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Step into a luminous sanctuary of healing colours and infinite possibilities at Varunjai Sahni‘s “Sarvam” exhibition at The Stainless Gallery. Chief Guest Mrs. Rama Pandey (Author, Theatre Artist & Journalist) opened the exhibition on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 in the presence of distinguished guests from different walks of life. This immersive exhibition of abstract art invites viewers to explore the tapestry of emotions that lie within us all.
Sahni‘s paintings are vibrant, expressive and each one is a unique journey into the human soul. His use of colours is masterful, with each hue carefully chosen to evoke a specific feeling. From the soothing azure depths of the ocean to the fiery embrace of the sun, Sahni‘s paintings transport viewers to a realm of deep introspection and healing.
His art is more than just visually stunning: it is also deeply emotionally resonant. His paintings speak to the universal human experience, exploring themes of love, joy, loss and hope. As viewers immerse themselves in Sahni‘s world, they are invited to reflect on their own lives and journeys, and to find solace and inspiration in his work.
“Sarvam” is not just an exhibition of art; it is an invitation to heal. Sahni‘s paintings are a reminder that we are all connected, and that we all possess the power to heal ourselves and others.
In addition to the exhibition, Sahni will also be hosting a series of art workshops and interactive events. These events are designed to help participants tap into their own creativity and experience the healing power of art firsthand.
“Art is my way of living and expressing life,” said Sahni. “It’s like a balm for the soul, a refuge from the storms of life. It is a mirror that reflects our deepest selves, and a window that reveals the infinite possibilities of the human spirit. Through my artwork, I invite viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. May my work ignite the spark of creativity within us all, and inspire us to transform our lives and the world around us.“
Sarvam invites one and all on this journey of healing and inspiration. To experience the tapestry of healing colours that make up the world around us, and find solace in the depth of each stroke and the healing power of every hue.
Mrs. India Sherry Singh, the 1st Runner Up (Queen of the World India), hosted a success party in Bulach, Delhi, which was a remarkable celebration of...
Lately, more and more people are feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, and sadly, the number of suicide cases is on the rise. You might have noticed that the news and entertainment industries are filled with stories about these tragedies. There are several factors that are leading to this surge in the number of suicide cases. A few of these are societal pressure, trauma, relationship issues, etc. One of the less talked about issues among many of them is mental health challenges.
There is no denying the fact that more and more people are struggling silently with their mental health, and it is affecting them deeply. They are dealing with a lot of pressures and this has made it difficult for them to deal with these issues. They are also unable to seek help from professionals like doctors and mental health experts. But it is important for them to take the right steps and pick up ways to make things better.
Understanding the Struggles
In today’s world, there are many things that can really affect our mental health. Social media, for instance, makes us compare ourselves to others and want to get validation all the time. The movies and shows we watch can make us feel like we are not good enough. With all these pressures, it is easy for feelings of not being good enough or feeling anxious to grow inside us. It is really important that we recognize and do something about these pressures because they affect every individual’s mental health.
Common Mental Health Struggles
There are some mental health challenges that many people face because of all these factors. Things like social media, work stress, financial issues, and what society expects from us can make us feel really bad. Mentioned below are some of the common factors that can lead to the development of mental health challenges in individuals:
Feeling Super Anxious: Always hearing about bad things on the news and trying to keep up with everything online can make us feel really worried all the time. We might worry about missing out or not being good enough.
Feeling Very Sad: Seeing everyone looking so perfect on social media can make us feel like we’re not good enough. This can lead to feeling really down and alone.
Worries About Our Bodies and Eating: Seeing everyone with “perfect” bodies in the media can make us feel like we need to look a certain way. This can cause us to have problems with how we eat and think about our bodies.
Getting Burned Out: Working all the time and not taking breaks can make us feel super tired and like we don’t care anymore. This is called burnout, and it’s not good for our mental health.
Feeling Alone: Even though we are always online, we might still feel really alone. Talking to someone face-to-face is different and can help us feel better.
Trying to Be Perfect: Society tells us we have to be really good at everything. While it is okay to want to do well, sometimes we feel like we have to be perfect all the time, which makes us really stressed and worried.
Stress from School or Work: Trying to be the best in school or at work can make us super stressed. This stress can make us feel like we are not good enough.
Money Worries: When we don’t have enough money or have debts to pay, it can make us really anxious and sad.
Using Technology Too Much: Spending too much time on our phones or online can be addictive and make us feel more alone and disconnected from others.
Dealing with Who We Are: Sometimes, society and our families expect us to act a certain way because of our culture or gender. This can make us feel like we don’t belong or like something is wrong with us.
Common Mental Health Challenges Affecting Individuals
There are several mental health issues that can affect an individual due to societal pressure, altering the way how he/she feel, think, and behave. They are things that many people experience, and they can make life a bit harder. Here are some of the common ones:
Anxiety: Sometimes, we feel super worried or scared about things, even if they might not be a big deal. This can make our hearts race and our bodies feel tense.
Depression: Feeling very sad and down is something that happens to many of us. It can make everything seem gray, and we might lose interest in things we used to enjoy.
Eating Disorders: Sometimes, we can worry a lot about our weight and what we eat. This can make us eat too much or too little and feel really bad about our bodies.
Burnout: When we work a lot without breaks, we might feel exhausted and not care about things anymore. It’s like our energy is gone.
Loneliness: Even when we’re around others, we might feel really alone and like nobody understands us. It’s a sad feeling of being disconnected.
Perfectionism: Wanting to do well is okay, but sometimes we feel like everything has to be perfect. This can make us super stressed.
Stress: If we worry too much about doing well in school or work, it can make us feel really stressed out. We might feel like we can’t handle it all.
Financial Stress: Not having enough money or worrying about bills can make us feel really anxious and sad.
Tech Addiction: If we’re always on our phones or online, it might become a problem. It can mess up our sleep and make us feel lonely.
Cultural and Identity Struggles: Sometimes, we might feel like we don’t fit in because of our background or who we are. This can make us feel really bad about ourselves.
Why It Is Hard to Get Help?
Even though so many people struggle with their mental health, it is still really tough for them to ask for help from professionals. There are a bunch of reasons for this:
Feeling Ashamed: Some people think they’ll look weak if they ask for help because society still doesn’t understand mental health very well.
Scared of What Others Think: People worry about what their friends, family, and even doctors will say if they admit they’re having mental health issues.
Thinking They’re Weak: Some think that getting help means they’re not strong enough to handle their own problems.
Losing Control: Asking for help might feel like they’re giving up control over their own feelings.
Not Sure What to Expect: They might not know what talking to a mental health professional will be like and are worried it might make things worse.
Trying to Downplay It: Some think their problems aren’t serious enough to need help.
Bad Past Experiences: If they’ve tried getting help before and it didn’t work out, they might not want to try again.
Cultural and Gender Norms: In some cultures, mental health is still not talked about, and some gender roles can make it harder for people to seek help.
How We Can Make Things Better
To stop this increase in suicides, we need to do a lot of things together. We need to change how we think about mental health. Talking about it openly can help people see that asking for help is strong, not weak. Schools need to teach about mental health so that we all understand it better and don’t judge others. Governments can also help by making mental health services available in all places, especially in rural areas where it’s hard to find help.
We need to make sure that people don’t feel alone in their struggles. Local groups and community centers can offer support and teach people how to help each other. We can teach teachers and community leaders to spot signs of people struggling. All of these things combined can make a big difference in stopping suicides and making everyone’s mental health better.
Conclusion
Today, it has become common to see more and more people struggle with their mental health, and it is really concerning. The media and societal pressures make things worse, and many people are too scared to ask for help from professionals. But if we work together, we can change how we think about mental health and make it easier for people to get the help they need. It is important that we all understand that mental health struggles are common, and seeking help is a strong and brave thing to do. By doing these things, we can make sure that mental health becomes a priority, and we can replace darkness with hope.
By Dr. Shradha Malik – CEO, Founder of Athena Behavorial Health
Recently press conference of upcoming movie Chipkali was held in Delhi. The event was held at PVR Plaza , Connaught Place. Actress Tannishtha Biswas and director Koushik Kar were present at the event. The movie stars Yashpal Sharma, Tannishtha Biswas and Yogesh Bhardwaj in lead roles. It is all set to release on 7 april 2023.
Actress Tannishtha Shared , “I feel blessed to work Yashpal sir as he is such an experienced and amazing actor. We have put all our hard work in the movie as we were doing workshop in the same house where we have shot since 25 days. I hope audiences like our efforts.“
Director shared, “The movie is a adaptation of drama and a book written earlier but is very different from both. I am sure audience will like our adaptation of the concept and give their love to the movie.”
With the gleam of lights and echo of the chants, the makers of ‘Adipurush’ release the glorious poster of the film on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. The poster depicts Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdatta Nage bowing down to them as Bajrang. The film carries forward the virtue of Prabhu Shri Ram that entails Dharma, Courage and Sacrifice which rightly reflects in the elegant poster.
As Ram Navami celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram and beginning of goodness, the makers reveal a significant symbol of divinity that marks the establishment of dharma to beat adharma. Indian epic Ramayana, Adipurush is all set to hit the big screen on 16th June, 2023 in IMAX and 3D.
Adipurush, directed by Om Raut is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles and will be releasing globally on 16th June 2023.
Recently actor Manav Sohal and Shravanu Goswami came to Delhi to promote their upcoming movie Main Raj Kapoor Hogaya. The event was held at UDS Villa Luxury, Connaught Place. The movie is all set to release on 17 February 2023
While talking to media, Manav Sohal Said, “I have been a big fan of Raj Kapoor Saheb since childhood and the story of this film is not based on the biography of Raj Kapoor, but the story of a fan of Raj Kapoor. “Main Raj Kapoor Ho Gaya” is the story of a fan who considers Raj Kapoor as everything in his life. “
Actress Shravani shared,” It was very challenging to work in this movie because I had always done roles of very high-class lady but this role was totally opposite. I’ve born & brought up in Delhi, so it was difficult to speak in Marathi. But I’ve done it very well.”
A glittering start was given to Delhi’s most exclusive jewellery showroom by VCJ jewellers, inaugurated on Sunday by Bollywood actor Malaika Arora.
A trusted jewellery brand for more than forty years, VCJ Jewellers has now come up with a capacious, 3500-square-foot showroom in Delhi’s posh South Extension 1.
Known for its exquisite jewellery designs, VCJ’s new showroom will house an enormous collection of bespoke Kundan, Polki, and Jadau jewelry, along with some of the finest diamond and antique gold jewellery.
As a preferred jewellery brand for Delhi-NCR’s discerning connoisseurs, Vikas Chain and Jewellers have an established legacy based on trust and quality jewellery offerings.
Mr. Dinesh Verma, Director at VCJ, said, “Our new showroom at South Extension 1 will have the most promising collection of fine artistic pieces in the capital city.” The doors to one of India’s most luxurious VCJ stores will open on February 5, marking the grand opening of a lavish retail experience.
“VCJ has served its patrons with its sui generis designs and quality jewellery for four decades.” “The new showroom will redefine the experience of jewellery shopping with an endless collection of jewels to suit every occasion and celebration of our customers,” added Mr. Sulish Verma, Director, VCJ Jewellers.
Red River Rising by Husna, published by the Locksley Hall Publishing LLP and The Book Bakers Literary Agency, is a thriller/fiction based on the deluge of 2018 in the flood plains and hills of the Periyar river in Kerala. It is a compelling natural disaster novel; one of the very few from the genre in India. The plot takes the reader on a roller coaster ride, unsettling at times, resonating with the reality of a post-truth world. The effects of climate change and environmental degradation, area reality that holds us all accountable, and the author has convincingly conveyed this message in a tragic narrative, angry at times and hopeful of others. The characters are so real and the plotting engaging. In an almost anthropomorphic storytelling, veering between heart-wrenching realism and hopeful idealism. The story revolves around 5 characters who are affected by the river, and hose lives become inexplicably entwined.
The narrative opens with a disturbing relationship a young woman, Lakshmi has with the Periyar River. Her traumatic childhood, social conditioning, and relentless search for love push her to the edge.
Radha – an activist from Delhi, travels to the tribal town of Attapadi in search of her husband Krishnan, whom the authorities allege is an Aisha Maoist sympathizer.
Mani – a resident of Attapadi belongs to the Kurumbar tribe and is involved in the marijuana trade in the region and assists Radha in the search for Krishnan.
Sabu, a fisherman from Vypin is instrumental in the rescue and evacuation of those affected by the floods in the Athesteady reserve forest. He stumbles upon vital information regarding Krishnan.
And at the center I, all is – Krishnan, Radha’s husband who has gone missing. In the search for Krishnan, Radha discovers startling truths that have graver implications in both her personal life as well as society at large. The treacherous waters of the deluge thus play the ultimate leveler and revelationist.
How did Krishnan disappear? Where is he? Will Radha be successful in her search for her husband? Can Radha and Mani survive the treacherous waters of the deluge? What is the mystery behind the mass burial in the middle of the forest? All these questions remain the crux of the story.
Red River rising is a potpourri of different genres. Though the central narrative is about a natural disaster it has elements of love, loss, betrayal, and politics woven into it. From the student politics of Delhi to the tribal region of Attapadi, it addresses the human condition that exists in our hyper-consumerist world. Set amidst the devastating Kerala floods of 2018, Red River Rising explores the social, psychological, environmental, and political impact the river has on its unsuspecting protagonists amidst nature’s fury.
Women as a whole don’t need an introduction, as I mention whole is what She is’ She is a complete individual, an entity, and in the words of…
Audrey Hepburn “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.”
By Saman Luqman Bilgrami
In an Exclusive Interview with Style Hut Shrishti told about how she started her career journey.
How you started the journey of your career?
Once I was also a fresh Graduate off course not sure what I wanted to do with my life but I was always certain that i wanted to pursue a career in business, As a women I faced lot of challenges while moving around in Industry but I’m up for all kinds of challenges and complications. I opted for something my parents were always against of, they wanted me to become a teacher. but that never stopped me from becoming what I’m today. I explained them my point and eventually they understood. It takes a lot of efforts in order to achieve what you really desire.
What all difficulties/barriers you faced during your career as Business Women?
Everyone is aware of the problems we as women face in job sector. As a fresh business woman, I faced lack of funds, lack of mobility. It was extremely hard to balance professional and personal life. You would think but as a career woman, expectations from your in-laws, kids and husband never decreases. Although I was lucky enough to have an understanding family that supports and encourage me everyday.
How your family and your husband supported in your business venture?
In the beginning, when I faced a lot financial issues and had little kids, there were a lot of obstacles that my husband and I had to face with time and hard work, we managed to settle things as of today, I’m blessed that I have such supportive and uplifting family that had helped me supported me in every way.
Being a Business Women, what would you suggest to young and aspiring female entrepreneur?
As a business woman, I would suggest you all never give up on what you desire, face your fears, try to manage the energy and not time, Understand your field and most importantly, challenge yourself.
Break the Bias
Break upon the unknow and unseen fears, try new things, don’t be afraid to dream and to aspire for them and to achieve them, knowing whether what ever challenges your aspirations will bring alongside.
She Walks in Beauty
BY Lord Byron,
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
As a writer, I always try to bring social issues in light. The book “?????? ?? ???????? ” ??? ??? ?????? is collection of short stories related to life different aspects and emotions. One can easily get connected with them as we find all characters around stories comes from life.
One of my book named ” ???????????? ??????? ?????? ??????” is dedicated to women’s and related to other burning social issues. Two edition of book is on COVID 19 scenario and issues related to them named “?????? ??? ??????? ?? ??????? ???? ” part one and dusri lahar.” ??? ?? ????” ?? “??? ?? ???? ” these two books are totally based on poetry. One of English Poetry E- Book called Let Me Come Out ” is also available on Amazon /Kindle, Google Play Store. 14 joint anthologies also got published.
My articles, poetry and short stories get space regularly in many different magazines and local newspapers of different states of India. I also got published as TOI citizen reporter many times. My success story was covered by an English Magazine “Elysian”.
Associated with many organisations and NGO. Was elected as Vinayak RWA President, Was an Advisory committee member and Was got elected as vice president of MC Vinayak CGHS. As a social activist, I never restricted myself and open for every social cause.
Got facilitated with many awards at different platforms like Surya Kant Tripathi Nirala award, Rahbr- e majlum award, G town award, FoxClues Women icon prime award, Harbans Lal award,Prakhar Goonj award and many more. Got honorary doctorate from WHRPC “Dr Rakesh Kalsi “.story mirror has honoured me as literally colonel.
“I break the bias of not to be a yes woman. I feel that woman could have her own opinion regarding every issue and there is no need to say yes everytime under any pressure. A woman has every right to give her opinion freely and I am doing this through my writing as a writer”
PhD from amity university in the year 2018. To mention she also brought 2 research excellence Laurel home one from Oxford University and another from IIT Delhi in the year 2017 during her PhD tenure for her exceptional research work.
Year 2020 was the year of maximum achievements in life for her. She was awarded with “????? ?????? ??????” by “????? ????? ?????? ???” for her poetries touching May hearts and lives.
Year 2020 she also brought home the title and the crown for “Mrs. Delhi NCR Ravishing 2020-21 1st runner up” along with the subtitle of Mrs. Confident.
She is also the proud winner for the 2nd position for Indian iconic Poet organised by Kshitij (a poetry community) from Gurugram region.
During 2nd wave of corona she has been an active volunteer across states for Covid 19 support and her work was appreciated and she was called for online talks on Covid 19 situation handling by various Covid 19 volunteer platforms.
She currently works on a capacity of freelance researcher and model where she has done photoshoots for various designers and has promoted more than 30 brands till date as an influencer on her Instagram handle.
Therapeutic art and cooking mouthwatering dishes is her favourite pass time.
Best of all she is a mom of two beautiful daughters aged 11 and 7 now and these tiny girls have been her inspiration throughout her journey after being a mom. Her dad and her husband are two men in her life and all her strength.
How am I breaking the bias— I once read somewhere that changing the whole world is not one’s responsibility. Therefore, rather than taking “break the bias” at a larger scale, I am doing it just by setting a right example for my two lovely daughters. I have been showing them live examples of-
Nothing can stop you doing from what you wish to do, just the Will is required, rest are all excuses. That there is always a hope for new start in life.
You can fulfil your dreams at any point given in life.
A women is self sufficient, when it come to be playing different roles in life and yet can achieve things she has planned.
I am breaking the bias when I receive messages from women in my network and they say “You are really an inspiration”.
An extrovert and a dreamer since childhood Akanksha Datta has always been a visionary and a go getter. Her versatility was visible since her school days where she attained several feats in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities at district, state and National level. She was the Director of Interact club (community service squad) and the Head girl of her school. During her college days she served as a volunteer with orphanages and old age homes. A fashionista, she was also crowned the Beauty Queen of her college.
Over the years, after traveling across the globe and learning from different cultures and nationalities, Akanksha calls herself a constant learner. Founder-Akanksha’s Book Club, A columnist and content writer by profession and a book blogger and storyteller by choice, her life revolves around reading and writing. She reviews and recommends children story books on her blog and writes articles on all walks of life in leading newspapers in India.
Akanksha’s life changed the day she earned the crown of Mrs Delhi-NCR 2019. She entered the glamour industry with a bang. From being the muse for leading Salons of India to walking the ramp for the prestigious India Runway week, from being invited as Chief Guest at Rotary International conference to inaugurating art galleries at India Habitat Centre Delhi, featured in fashion magazines like, Grazia, Hello Mag, Femina, Beauty and the best etc. Photoshoots for leading haute couture brands and make-up artists, invited as a judge, panelist and counselor at several prestigious events, she has lived the life of her dreams.
Apart from all the work, Akanksha prioritizes her time for community service and actively volunteers for NGO’S on regular basis. Social work is a passion for her which she does with all her heart and compassion. She is an active volunteer for Robin Hood Army, community libraries and skill centers.
Her motto in life, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou
I feel I broke the bias by allowing myself to explore and learn from new experiences. Being a home-maker I made sure to stay self-motivated and follow my passion keeping a balance between work and home. I may not have reached my destination but my goals are definitely progressing towards it.
I am Neha Singhal, a Homemaker turned into an Author.
Life always gives us a chance. All we need is to make a choice. I always feel proud of the choices I made in life. From being a career woman to a homemaker and then to a writer, the journey was not so easy. All I had was my belief in myself and the passion to follow my heart. Slowly and steadily, I made my own path and managed to break the boundaries to fly the heights. So far I have independently authored two books, co-authored two anthologies, and contributed various articles and columns for newspapers and magazines.
We, the women, are God’s greatest creation blessed with ultimate powers. So, celebrate yourself every time and everywhere. Follow your heart and keep discovering and loving yourself.
Happy Women’s Day today and always!!
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