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The digital age and the decline of meaningful connections

The digital age and the decline of meaningful connections
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Asha Iyer Kumar

Sparking smile: Lessons from a children’s elocution competition

Sparking smile: Lessons from a children’s elocution competition
21.01.2025 10

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How to give a golden touch to the silver years

13.01.2025 9

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Embracing your unique journey to success

This year, let’s shift our focus inward, honour our unique paths and recognise the triumphs that shape who we are How often have you beaten...

05.01.2025 5

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The paradox of happiness: Why we fear what we seek

As much as we strive for everlasting joy, we often find ourselves wary of its fleeting nature, hesitating to fully embrace it If there is one thing...

30.12.2024 10

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Beyond the screen: The hidden truths of our social media lives

Social media is a tool to make life more connected and interesting, it is not a measure  to judge worth and success of family and friends Ever...

15.12.2024 2

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From pages to people: Why writers need marketing to succeed

Writing a book is only half the battle. The other half — equally critical but often overlooked — is ensuring that it reaches its intended audience...

02.12.2024 3

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Grey divorce: The new reality of modern relationships

Far from a rash dissolution of vows, grey divorce is reshaping societal views on commitment, showcasing that it can lead to new beginnings The...

24.11.2024 2

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Let us be comfortable with silence to discover inner self

Silence is empowering, it not only gives peace but also strength and clarity. It invites us to reconnect with our inner calm, a solitude we often...

17.11.2024 1

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Creating a workplace culture that truly supports mental health

In a workplace where mental health is prioritised, employees would feel confident, heard, valued and supported The theme for Mental Health Day...

10.11.2024 2

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Art and literature: An imperative than a choice for students

Embracing art and literature is an investment in their mental wellbeing tomorrow—an invaluable asset for their future life Many decades ago, when I...

03.11.2024 2

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The challenges of parenting in the age of technology

While the challenges are real, so too are the solutions — adaptation and patience remain the cornerstones of successful parenting in these digital...

30.09.2024 2

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Social media age limit: Will banning children be enough?

While setting an age limit may seem like a straightforward solution, enforcing it is a much more complex challenge Australia’s recent proposal to...

23.09.2024 2

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Automation vs authenticity: Can AI replace the writer's soul?

Will the essence of storytelling — the reflection of genuine human experience — be lost in the rise of machine-generated content? Way back in the...

30.08.2024 1

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How to make disaster relief truly effective

While people across the nation have come together to help, challenge remains in ensuring that assistance truly reaches those in need The jury is...

16.08.2024 2

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Rediscovering the true value of life

Amidst climate change and environmental crises, it's time to re-evaluate our priorities and appreciate the irreplaceable gifts that nature freely...

08.08.2024 1

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