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7 Year Old Takes Up Green Earth Initiatives

Arica Raman , 7 yrs. Delhi Public Schoo

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.
It’s the way forward.

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THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL SERVICE I FOUND WITHIN

PRAVEEN PATIL , Shikaripura

The world is facing a difficult challenge of the pandemic caused by the new SARS-COV-19. We haven’t gone to our schools yet. We get a lot of time for us. But the utilization must be laudable. I feel contended because I could become successful in using this time in a more efficient manner. I was involved in a work which is more crucial than godliness that is Social Service. This was actually in Hubballi where I spend my holidays but this holiday is very special to me and I want to remember the moments I spent in these holidays throughout my lifetime! Every boy’s passion is cricket. had our team in Hubballi and we played cricket everyday on the playground across the street.

Then I feel thankful towards my parents who supported me for all the work and projects. So,’Whole life is a search for beauty but when the beauty is found within the search ends and the beautiful journey begins’.

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ananya

A tribute to the Armed Forces

Ananya , Bangalore

Ananya was a part of the Ted talk in school in which she spoke of the armed forces and their immense contribution under guidance of Dr.Sunaina.

She even choreographed and dedicated a dance as a tribute to our armed forces as a part of that presentation. With encouragement and help from her principal Dr.Stella and Dr. Sunaina, she organised Flag Day and army day at her school and they collected a sum of around a lakh and contributed it to the Sainak Board. She has been a strong advocate of sustainable menstruation and follows the same practically, giving back to the environment in her own small way.
It’s the way forward.

Read more

Working Towards Animal Care

UTTARA PARTHASARATHY , 14 yrs. Delhi Public School

I live in navi Mumbai. I am a national level equestrian. I love horses. I am very passionate about them. I own a horse. My other sport is tennis and I also play football and basketball for leisure with my friends. I love water and I have also done my basic open water diving course. I care very deeply about animals and people and I raise awareness about animal welfare and socially relevant stories on people through my Instagram.

I am very disturbed by the plight of migrants in India following the Corona lockdown and more recently the George Flloyd case in the US. I share stories about injustices I see so more people are aware about the issues facing us.It’s the way forward.

Read more

siddharth

Palliative Care with Music

SIDDHARTH SUNDARRAJAN, Bangalore

Karunashraya Hospice is one that aims to provide free of cost palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients. In an attempt to aid the patients and provide some sort of social interactions, the hospice started to allow volunteers to come and entertain patients within a designated time. One such volunteer is Siddharth Sundararajan, a student from Greenwood High international School, Bangalore. Siddharth has been volunteering and working with Karunashraya for the better part of 2 years.

Over this period of time, he has performed to patients, run fundraisers and helped spread awareness about the program. On a weekly basis, Siddharth performs the classical guitar to the patients. He believes that music can act as a way of relieving the tension and stress undergone by the patients

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Talent Hunt

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Every talent deserves a stage. Whether it’s bold, quirky, creative, or completely unexpected — this is your moment to shine.
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A Single Mom in 9 Yards - An Unconventional Journey

HIMA BINDU , Bangalore

A Single Mother in 9 yards At Last its time !!”You might wonder why I said those words ….. Because it took me 7 long years to acceptIt’s OK !

To be a single parent ….. It’s OK ! To raise a Child without a perfect FamilyIt’s OK! To stand up as a Mother and say “ YES , IAM A SINGLE PARENT and I don’t feel sorry or ashamed about it”Growing up in a regular middle class and conservative joint family , it was normal for a girl not look beyond a marriage as it was the ultimate goal of life created by the society I lived in.Fortunately , God seemed to have other plans for me .

Read more

Parenting a Child With Special Needs

GANESH AND LATHA , Bangalore

I as a proud parent of a very special child would like to share about our parenting. My 2nd son Master Karthik G Bharadwaj, born on June 09, 2002 had delayed milestones and was finally diagnoised for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD by Spastic Society during November 2005.

Without being aware about Autism, Mental Retardation and also to handle such a child there are instances wherein I have beaten him for his mis-behaviour and have confessed the same with the special educator who Infact, educated me in handling such a special child. Though we both were fully involved in his behaviourial and mental development slowly we realised that the mental development was for us. In fact special children are very matured.

Read more

anand

An Epic Road Trip From Bangalore to Paris

Anand & Punitha , Bangalore

Anand has worked as Animator with DreamWorks Animation and has worked on Madagascar, Shrek movie-based projects and the ?How to Train Your Dragon? tv-series, which was aired on Cartoon Network. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been awarded for enhancing the art of animation at the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore.

Along with his wife Punita, Anand runs an animation studio based in Bangalore called Native Puppets – that caters to the advertisement and film industry and also provides training in Art & Animation via their online school. His training and workshop has impacted over 7000+ students and professionals across the nation.

Read more

Successfully Weaned her Kids off Digital devices!

ISHWARYA KUMAR AHMED,Bangalore

If you have ever wondered why your child is on a phone or tab … Face the mirror to yourself. I reflected and worked on it.My children were beginning to use phones and tabs, of course to watch good things that give them knowledge But always felt bad about the faces that glow because of gadgets.

One fine day it hit us so bad. My husband and I realized it was not them, it was us largely ‘me’ for that matter I was clocking heavy gadget time myself. So it began to reflect on my family.
That was the tipping point. Reflection is half the battle won.

With support we made it a point to put our phones away in a bookshelf at home. The rule was — no access, except for a quick peep once in two hours or so for my husband and me to attend to anything official.

Read more

vinuta

Journey in Improving Her Son's Self Esteem

VINUTA, Bangalore

Thoughts turn into things. We become what we think. These cliches are understood once an individual reaches a certain level of maturity.By then, an individual would have imbibed a thought process that would have shaped him/ her into a personality.

It is believed that the remarks, comments and experiences at an early age will make an impact on an individual as an adult.I was exposed to this knowledge a couple of years back.My son, Daksha had developed a few emotional concerns such as inferiority complex, low esteem and fear of darkness.He was a very intelligent and well- mannered boy but these emotional issues were not letting him explore his full potential

A few months back I was committed to helping him deal with this.

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Mental Health Watch Club

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Mental Health Awareness, Intervention and Support

Mental Health Watch is a community that raises awareness, fosters conversations, and empowers individuals through stories, workshops, and support. Share your journey, inspire others, and break the stigma. Speak up, be heard, and make a difference!

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Awareness is the key to mental health

Samarth Kaushik

I\'m a bi polar from childhood and was never taking any medication and was also having high IQ because of which my parents weren\'t able to see the issues as i was always ahead in everything but there were certain things that was not right like the way i was a introvert and was always by myself, the way i never used to talk much, the way silence was more appealing than crowd and sound, the way being by myself was my favourite thing to do, and high ADHD from childhood all together which never showed anyone i had any problem but as i grew older and got introduced to different depressants and alcohol and sleeping tablets my problems started to pile up deep inside and was getting more piled up everyday. Eventually when i was introduced to psychedelic and i was doing it alone and i was lost in a place where i was getting paranoid and started having hallucinations that i never had ever in my life on any substance as my trip was to be in reality and not get lost in the hallucinatory visions and actually be able to see everything normally even on the trip making me have only vivid colours in my visions as the trip and to be all about awareness within me and the surroundings. One day all that was bottled up inside during one of my trip came out to my aware self and paranoia started to seep into me and what was all inside layers of thoughts started to show up outside as that paranoia changed the way i knew the surroundings and had to doubt everything and slowly i started having auditory hallucinations which made my initial problems worsened due to onset of schizophrenia with auditory hallucinations. It was very difficult for me to accept that the sound that i can physically feel that I\'m hearing were all just not real and i was in constant flux of it is real and it is not real and cuz of this fluctuations i was not able to stabilize myself and get better by focusing on the solution. Eventually with time and constant stress filled mind i understood that trying to recognise the things is going to make me worried more so i decided to focus on things to do in the present so that with being occupied in doing something i will eventually get out of this fixed thought of hearing things so that even when I\'m idle it shouldn\'t resurface. So it took me more than 4-5 years in which i succeeded to focus on thinking about things i want to and focus on things that i want to and carefully choose what i surround myself with as I\'m sensitive and i let things around effect me and eventually reach a state where I\'m able to do whatever i want whenever i want and i have blocked my senses and made sure my senses of ears and smell are usually under used as that was the main reason why i had issues and since i blocked the senses that we effected my other 3 senses are being controlled as well making sure everything is what i want to and not something that happens and i have to figure out. All these things have been made into my habits as i have trained by sub concious memory to do all these that way i know i don\'t make mistakes. I have started to live in the flow making things much more better and give no room for paranoia as in the flow everything is going right and paranoia vibes when things are not feeling right that happens when you start thinking about it the more you think the more you get paranoid it\'s like an empty mind is a devil\'s workshop. But still after all this I\'m able to get control over the medication and taper it down and still be alright and also planning to eventually get complete control over this and may be try to help others like me to help understand their issues and make them see it cuz that\'s the problem with us we are blinded and can\'t see exactly what it is and see what we want to see at times. So making them see things for what it is they will get a different feeling which will make them want to see things for what it is and want real things more in life and as time progresses everything will be realistic and real and paranoia no longer exists and life becomes more peaceful and intact feels like it is very easier after all that we been through

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Superhoopers Little Inventor Challenge

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The Super Hooper Young Inventor contest celebrates children passionate about science, technology, and innovation.From simple experiments to groundbreaking ideas, this contest recognizes young minds that are shaping the future
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7 Year Old Takes Up Green Earth Initiatives

Arica Raman , 7 yrs. Delhi Public Schoo

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.
It’s the way forward.

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praveen

THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL SERVICE I FOUND WITHIN

PRAVEEN PATIL , Shikaripura

The world is facing a difficult challenge of the pandemic caused by the new SARS-COV-19. We haven’t gone to our schools yet. We get a lot of time for us. But the utilization must be laudable. I feel contended because I could become successful in using this time in a more efficient manner. I was involved in a work which is more crucial than godliness that is Social Service. This was actually in Hubballi where I spend my holidays but this holiday is very special to me and I want to remember the moments I spent in these holidays throughout my lifetime! Every boy’s passion is cricket. had our team in Hubballi and we played cricket everyday on the playground across the street.

Then I feel thankful towards my parents who supported me for all the work and projects. So,’Whole life is a search for beauty but when the beauty is found within the search ends and the beautiful journey begins’.

Read more

ananya

A tribute to the Armed Forces

Ananya , Bangalore

Ananya was a part of the Ted talk in school in which she spoke of the armed forces and their immense contribution under guidance of Dr.Sunaina.

She even choreographed and dedicated a dance as a tribute to our armed forces as a part of that presentation. With encouragement and help from her principal Dr.Stella and Dr. Sunaina, she organised Flag Day and army day at her school and they collected a sum of around a lakh and contributed it to the Sainak Board. She has been a strong advocate of sustainable menstruation and follows the same practically, giving back to the environment in her own small way.
It’s the way forward.

Read more

Working Towards Animal Care

UTTARA PARTHASARATHY , 14 yrs. Delhi Public School

I live in navi Mumbai. I am a national level equestrian. I love horses. I am very passionate about them. I own a horse. My other sport is tennis and I also play football and basketball for leisure with my friends. I love water and I have also done my basic open water diving course. I care very deeply about animals and people and I raise awareness about animal welfare and socially relevant stories on people through my Instagram.

I am very disturbed by the plight of migrants in India following the Corona lockdown and more recently the George Flloyd case in the US. I share stories about injustices I see so more people are aware about the issues facing us.It’s the way forward.

Read more

siddharth

Palliative Care with Music

SIDDHARTH SUNDARRAJAN, Bangalore

Karunashraya Hospice is one that aims to provide free of cost palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients. In an attempt to aid the patients and provide some sort of social interactions, the hospice started to allow volunteers to come and entertain patients within a designated time. One such volunteer is Siddharth Sundararajan, a student from Greenwood High international School, Bangalore. Siddharth has been volunteering and working with Karunashraya for the better part of 2 years.

Over this period of time, he has performed to patients, run fundraisers and helped spread awareness about the program. On a weekly basis, Siddharth performs the classical guitar to the patients. He believes that music can act as a way of relieving the tension and stress undergone by the patients

Read more

Super Mom and Dad Swacch Neighbourhood

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A clean neighbourhood starts with us! The Super Mom & Dad Clean Neighbourhood Challenge celebrates parents who take the initiative to keep their surroundings clean and green—because when we lead by example, our children learn the importance of caring for their environment.
Tell us all about your initiatives like:
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A Single Mom in 9 Yards - An Unconventional Journey

HIMA BINDU , Bangalore

A Single Mother in 9 yards At Last its time !!”You might wonder why I said those words ….. Because it took me 7 long years to acceptIt’s OK !

To be a single parent ….. It’s OK ! To raise a Child without a perfect FamilyIt’s OK! To stand up as a Mother and say “ YES , IAM A SINGLE PARENT and I don’t feel sorry or ashamed about it”Growing up in a regular middle class and conservative joint family , it was normal for a girl not look beyond a marriage as it was the ultimate goal of life created by the society I lived in.Fortunately , God seemed to have other plans for me .

Read more

Parenting a Child With Special Needs

GANESH AND LATHA , Bangalore

I as a proud parent of a very special child would like to share about our parenting. My 2nd son Master Karthik G Bharadwaj, born on June 09, 2002 had delayed milestones and was finally diagnoised for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD by Spastic Society during November 2005.

Without being aware about Autism, Mental Retardation and also to handle such a child there are instances wherein I have beaten him for his mis-behaviour and have confessed the same with the special educator who Infact, educated me in handling such a special child. Though we both were fully involved in his behaviourial and mental development slowly we realised that the mental development was for us. In fact special children are very matured.

Read more

anand

An Epic Road Trip From Bangalore to Paris

Anand & Punitha , Bangalore

Anand has worked as Animator with DreamWorks Animation and has worked on Madagascar, Shrek movie-based projects and the ?How to Train Your Dragon? tv-series, which was aired on Cartoon Network. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been awarded for enhancing the art of animation at the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore.

Along with his wife Punita, Anand runs an animation studio based in Bangalore called Native Puppets – that caters to the advertisement and film industry and also provides training in Art & Animation via their online school. His training and workshop has impacted over 7000+ students and professionals across the nation.

Read more

Successfully Weaned her Kids off Digital devices!

ISHWARYA KUMAR AHMED,Bangalore

If you have ever wondered why your child is on a phone or tab … Face the mirror to yourself. I reflected and worked on it.My children were beginning to use phones and tabs, of course to watch good things that give them knowledge But always felt bad about the faces that glow because of gadgets.

One fine day it hit us so bad. My husband and I realized it was not them, it was us largely ‘me’ for that matter I was clocking heavy gadget time myself. So it began to reflect on my family.
That was the tipping point. Reflection is half the battle won.

With support we made it a point to put our phones away in a bookshelf at home. The rule was — no access, except for a quick peep once in two hours or so for my husband and me to attend to anything official.

Read more

vinuta

Journey in Improving Her Son's Self Esteem

VINUTA, Bangalore

Thoughts turn into things. We become what we think. These cliches are understood once an individual reaches a certain level of maturity.By then, an individual would have imbibed a thought process that would have shaped him/ her into a personality.

It is believed that the remarks, comments and experiences at an early age will make an impact on an individual as an adult.I was exposed to this knowledge a couple of years back.My son, Daksha had developed a few emotional concerns such as inferiority complex, low esteem and fear of darkness.He was a very intelligent and well- mannered boy but these emotional issues were not letting him explore his full potential

A few months back I was committed to helping him deal with this.

Read more

Super Mom & Dad Kindness Challenge

Kindness Challenge
Every child, young adult or youth who performs thoughtful deeds, be it at home or outside, is a Super Hooper.
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These are some examples. What matters is the child being proactive and taking some initiative.Fill in the form below and hit submit. Once your entry is reviewed and published on the website, you will be notified. The best part is every entry earns 1 point for submission and 5 points once it is published.

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Changing the eating habit

Asha Balchander

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A Single Mom in 9 Yards - An Unconventional Journey

HIMA BINDU , Bangalore

A Single Mother in 9 yards At Last its time !!”You might wonder why I said those words ….. Because it took me 7 long years to acceptIt’s OK !

To be a single parent ….. It’s OK ! To raise a Child without a perfect FamilyIt’s OK! To stand up as a Mother and say “ YES , IAM A SINGLE PARENT and I don’t feel sorry or ashamed about it”Growing up in a regular middle class and conservative joint family , it was normal for a girl not look beyond a marriage as it was the ultimate goal of life created by the society I lived in.Fortunately , God seemed to have other plans for me .

Read more

Parenting a Child With Special Needs

GANESH AND LATHA , Bangalore

I as a proud parent of a very special child would like to share about our parenting. My 2nd son Master Karthik G Bharadwaj, born on June 09, 2002 had delayed milestones and was finally diagnoised for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD by Spastic Society during November 2005.

Without being aware about Autism, Mental Retardation and also to handle such a child there are instances wherein I have beaten him for his mis-behaviour and have confessed the same with the special educator who Infact, educated me in handling such a special child. Though we both were fully involved in his behaviourial and mental development slowly we realised that the mental development was for us. In fact special children are very matured.

Read more

anand

An Epic Road Trip From Bangalore to Paris

Anand & Punitha , Bangalore

Anand has worked as Animator with DreamWorks Animation and has worked on Madagascar, Shrek movie-based projects and the ?How to Train Your Dragon? tv-series, which was aired on Cartoon Network. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been awarded for enhancing the art of animation at the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore.

Along with his wife Punita, Anand runs an animation studio based in Bangalore called Native Puppets – that caters to the advertisement and film industry and also provides training in Art & Animation via their online school. His training and workshop has impacted over 7000+ students and professionals across the nation.

Read more

Successfully Weaned her Kids off Digital devices!

ISHWARYA KUMAR AHMED,Bangalore

If you have ever wondered why your child is on a phone or tab … Face the mirror to yourself. I reflected and worked on it.My children were beginning to use phones and tabs, of course to watch good things that give them knowledge But always felt bad about the faces that glow because of gadgets.

One fine day it hit us so bad. My husband and I realized it was not them, it was us largely ‘me’ for that matter I was clocking heavy gadget time myself. So it began to reflect on my family.
That was the tipping point. Reflection is half the battle won.

With support we made it a point to put our phones away in a bookshelf at home. The rule was — no access, except for a quick peep once in two hours or so for my husband and me to attend to anything official.

Read more

vinuta

Journey in Improving Her Son's Self Esteem

VINUTA, Bangalore

Thoughts turn into things. We become what we think. These cliches are understood once an individual reaches a certain level of maturity.By then, an individual would have imbibed a thought process that would have shaped him/ her into a personality.

It is believed that the remarks, comments and experiences at an early age will make an impact on an individual as an adult.I was exposed to this knowledge a couple of years back.My son, Daksha had developed a few emotional concerns such as inferiority complex, low esteem and fear of darkness.He was a very intelligent and well- mannered boy but these emotional issues were not letting him explore his full potential

A few months back I was committed to helping him deal with this.

Read more

Super Mom & Dad Re Discovering Challenge

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As parents, we give so much to our families that we often forget to take care of ourselves. The Super Mom & Dad Rediscover the ‘Me’ Challenge is all about celebrating parents who make time for their own passions, hobbies, and well-being—because a happy, fulfilled parent makes for a happier family!
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The Beautiful Game Returns

OM VIKRAM THAPA

Football was my everything through school and college – the smell of fresh grass, the perfect weight of the ball on my left foot, the pure joy of a goal that felt like poetry in motion. But after graduation, reality hit hard. The boots were hung up, replaced by office shoes and the mundane rhythm of adult life. For years, football became just a distant memory, relegated to weekend highlights and wistful glances at local pitches. Then came the pandemic, and with it, an unexpected second chance. While getting air in my apartment complex courtyard, I noticed kids kicking around a worn football with raw enthusiasm but little technique. Something stirred inside me. \"Mind if I join?\" I asked one afternoon, my heart racing like I was about to take a cup final penalty. The ball felt strange at first, but muscle memory is beautiful – within minutes, my left foot remembered its magic. Soon, our informal kickabouts became daily sessions where I found myself naturally teaching them proper technique, game awareness, and the discipline that comes with real football. Word spread, and when a parent mentioned that BBFS was looking for coaches, everything clicked into place. The interview felt more like a conversation, and soon I was offered the position of Assistant Coach for their under-7 and under-10 groups. Now, standing on the sideline with my whistle around my neck, watching eager young faces soak up every lesson, I\'ve realized the beautiful game never really left me – it was just preparing me for something even more meaningful: nurturing the next generation of dreamers who chase their hopes across the grass just like I once did.

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Loving yourself before spreading it around

Abhishikta Roy

When I was growing up in my hometown, Durgapur, the most accessible dance forms were Kathak and Bharatanatyam. I was trained in Kathak. My mother, however, never stopped talking about Odissi—it was her favourite. She always said it’s one of the most graceful dance forms. She wanted me to take it up if I ever got the chance. Years later, when I moved to Bengaluru, I finally found my way to Odissi—and that too, in midlife! I took it up initially for my mum’s sake, and eventually, for myself. It hasn’t been easy—juggling work and dance, rushing from the office on Friday evenings to late-night classes, and waking up early on Sundays for practice. Picking up a new dance form in midlife is no joke, especially one as intricate as Odissi. ‘Chauka’ still isn’t easy on my thighs! I remember once telling my husband that I might have to give up. He quietly said, “It only takes two seconds to quit, but don’t choose that unless there’s truly no other way.” It’s been over six years now, and I’m still learning. Yes, I have a long way to go and a lot to improve. But the joy of doing something just for myself—that alone is reason enough to keep going. I rekindled my interest in learning a new dance form. I probably even inspired my daughter to join—not by pushing her, but simply by being. Seeing me, she decided to come along. Today, we perform in small stage shows and programs, and after every performance, I feel a sense of joy. It’s something beyond work and chores. A way to express myself, to lift my spirits during low moments, to connect with others.It is first you as an individual, before all the multiple roles you play on the stage of life - a mother, a wife, a daughter. Sometimes, we let the \'ME\' fade away under the weight of those roles. But the universe has been kind to me. I’ve always received support from my family to pursue my dreams. And more than anything, I’ve pushed myself too. So, first, you have to have the willingness to give yourself that time and love youself before you spread it around!

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Reclaiming My Rhythm - One Step at a Time

Vandana Kalra

As a single parent, life has been a beautiful blur of responsibilities. I was “Mumma” first, always packing Lunchboxes, helping with homework, managing work calls, and telling bedtime stories. Every moment was wrapped in love, but somewhere along the way, I forgot me. One quiet Sunday morning, before my son woke up, I opened my old journal dusted with memories and wrote one question: \"What did I enjoy before life became a checklist?\" The answer surprised me: Painting. Walking. Learning. Simple joys I had long buried beneath duty. That very week, I took the tiniest step - a 20-minute solo walk. I watched a YouTube video on making silk thread jewelry, a hobby I always wanted to try. I listened to an audiobook on mindful parenting while folding laundry. Nothing fancy, but everything felt like mine. Over time, this became my sacred space - my “me-time” ritual. A little creativity, a little quiet, a little curiosity. I had honest conversations with my parents and my son, and together, we built space for my growth too. Now, my son doesn’t just see a mom who is strong and dependable, he sees a mom who is joyful and growing. That matters. Rediscovering myself hasn’t made me any less of a parent. It has made me a whole one. I smile more. Snap less. And live a little louder. To every Mom out there: You don’t have to lose yourself to love your family. Start small. Just one step. The rhythm will find you again.

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Solo trip

Dr Saraah

Solo trip which helps in complete freedom to be yourself, no agenda, just be in the present and the mood. Sheer bliss

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Founder, Class4U

Shahina

55 Years of Grace, Grit, and Gratitude At 20, I became a mother—young, uncertain, but filled with love and determination. By 30, I was raising three confident daughters, each a reflection of strength, spirit, and soul. I’ve mothered them through scraped knees, teenage storms and triumphs—often sensing their needs before they even spoke. I have been their anchor, their cheerleader, and their safe place. Alongside motherhood, I built dreams from the ground upwards. I’ve run a spa, navigated the world of real estate, nurtured young minds through a management academy, encouraged creativity through an art school, and sweetened lives at my baking academy. Each venture has been a piece of my passion puzzle. Then came breast cancer—a storm that tested everything I believed in. But I rose stronger, fiercer, and more focused. Post-recovery, I launched Class4U, a foreign language academy and coaching institute, because I still had dreams to chase and lives to impact. Fitness became my companion, cooking my therapy, beauty care my self-love, and travelling my soul’s recharge. Whether it’s a 6 km walk at dawn or cooking up our traditional biryani, I embrace every moment with purpose. Now at 55, I’m heading out on my first-ever girl trip with my bestie. It’s not just a vacation—it’s a celebration of life, friendship, resilience, and all the years I poured into others and finally, into myself. I’m stepping into this new chapter with arms wide open—ready for laughter, adventure, wellness, and waves of happiness. Here’s to being unstoppable. Here’s to 55💃🏽💃🏽

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A beautiful Life, comes with a Strife.

Seema Sheriff

Good looks, great figure and a good inheritance was the key determinants of a good choice of a Bahu in the Indian Marriage market. If you have been selected by an NRI Dulhan you have hit a lottery.😂 Well my lottery turned into a disaster of narcissistic abuse, as I was meek, mild became a victim with low self esteem subjudication worthlessness and hopelessness. I The journey I embarked on was after my son was born. My goal...To protect him from the toxic environment with a better upbringing. Manipulated to return to India to live in a strange city, was the turning point. I finally walked out of the marriage. The larva transformed into a strong butterfly to spread its wings of freedom to survive in this beautiful world. The strife of a Single Mom was a challenge chosen in order to build a beautiful Life for my son and myself. We all have choices that determines our Life path and challenges are our strife for the impetus of a Beautiful Life. One Life to Live. Live it King size❤️

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Built on Love, Fueled by Purpose

Charlotte Rosline

It’s been 9 beautiful, challenging, and unforgettable years of being a mother—a journey filled with sleepless nights, first steps, scraped knees, unexpected laughter, and lessons I never imagined I’d learn. Through every high and low, I stood like a pillar for my child, even when I felt like I was crumbling inside. But I was never truly alone. By my side stood my childhood friend, my constant, my husband—the one who held space for my tired silences and shared my quiet victories. His support wasn’t always loud, but it was steady, and in the moments I felt like I couldn’t take another step, he reminded me I didn’t have to walk alone. Somewhere in between the chaos, I also found little ways to care for me. Sketching became my quiet therapy, a way to express the emotions I couldn’t always put into words. Conversations with my elder daughter—my fur baby—were more comforting than most would understand. She was my silent cheerleader when things felt too loud. Baking became my love language. I tried out every recipe I could find—not just to fill jars, but to prepare myself for the day my child would start school. Each cookie, each muffin, was a promise to show up, day after day, with a lunchbox packed with more than just food—with love, warmth, and familiarity. And finally, my garden—my little escape. Watching something grow from a seed reminded me that growth takes time, patience, and a whole lot of care—just like raising a child. So yes, these 9 years have shaped me. And through all the storms and sunshine, I never forgot to water my own soul—grateful for the quiet strength of my husband, the love of my little ones (both two-legged and four), and the resilience I found in myself, while raising a blooming heart.

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Loving oneself

Roopali Rawat

As a working mom, I struggled with guilt over not doing enough for my kids. But after 9 years, I realized I needed to prioritize my own well-being. I started small, going to the gym, then jogging, and eventually running marathons. My biggest challenge was summiting Mount Kilimanjaro on a 15-day solo trip without prior trekking experience It was daunting to leave my family, but I knew I needed this journey for self-discovery. By taking time for myself, I learned that my happiness doesn\'t compromise my family\'s well-being. In fact, it makes me a better mom.

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Rediscovering Me

Chaya H S

I worked hard for many years, balancing both my family and professional life. From 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., I was busy every day, taking care of all my duties. There was hardly any time for myself or my hobbies. Then, retirement came. For some, it\'s a time of joy. For others, it brings uncertainty. Life that was once packed with tasks and responsibilities suddenly felt empty. I started wondering, \"What next?\" I decided to try something completely new—a different kind of work. I spent a few more years in this new profession, working 12 hours a day. Though it kept me occupied, I still felt something was missing. Deep inside, I knew I hadn’t followed my true passions. Once again, I asked myself, \"What next?\" This time, I chose to follow my interests—yoga, knitting, crocheting, and tatting. I joined a yoga class, which helped me regain my physical and mental strength. Slowly, I picked up my old hobbies of knitting and crocheting. Now, I enjoy creating handmade items for my family and friends. It keeps me active and helps me stay connected with the people I love. Even though I’ve always been a workaholic, I’ve found joy in this new rhythm of life—one that finally gives space to my passions.

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Discovered my strength unexpectedly

Reshma parvez

My two grown up children were diagnosed with health issues one after the other which needed constant care. With my demanding job, it gets frustrating on some days. But then I have managed to balance and this led me discover my inner strength which I never realised that I had.

Super Mom & Dad Tasty Treats Challenge

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A Single Mom in 9 Yards - An Unconventional Journey

HIMA BINDU , Bangalore

A Single Mother in 9 yards At Last its time !!”You might wonder why I said those words ….. Because it took me 7 long years to acceptIt’s OK !

To be a single parent ….. It’s OK ! To raise a Child without a perfect FamilyIt’s OK! To stand up as a Mother and say “ YES , IAM A SINGLE PARENT and I don’t feel sorry or ashamed about it”Growing up in a regular middle class and conservative joint family , it was normal for a girl not look beyond a marriage as it was the ultimate goal of life created by the society I lived in.Fortunately , God seemed to have other plans for me .

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Parenting a Child With Special Needs

GANESH AND LATHA , Bangalore

I as a proud parent of a very special child would like to share about our parenting. My 2nd son Master Karthik G Bharadwaj, born on June 09, 2002 had delayed milestones and was finally diagnoised for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD by Spastic Society during November 2005.

Without being aware about Autism, Mental Retardation and also to handle such a child there are instances wherein I have beaten him for his mis-behaviour and have confessed the same with the special educator who Infact, educated me in handling such a special child. Though we both were fully involved in his behaviourial and mental development slowly we realised that the mental development was for us. In fact special children are very matured.

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An Epic Road Trip From Bangalore to Paris

Anand & Punitha , Bangalore

Anand has worked as Animator with DreamWorks Animation and has worked on Madagascar, Shrek movie-based projects and the ?How to Train Your Dragon? tv-series, which was aired on Cartoon Network. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been awarded for enhancing the art of animation at the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore.

Along with his wife Punita, Anand runs an animation studio based in Bangalore called Native Puppets – that caters to the advertisement and film industry and also provides training in Art & Animation via their online school. His training and workshop has impacted over 7000+ students and professionals across the nation.

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Successfully Weaned her Kids off Digital devices!

ISHWARYA KUMAR AHMED,Bangalore

If you have ever wondered why your child is on a phone or tab … Face the mirror to yourself. I reflected and worked on it.My children were beginning to use phones and tabs, of course to watch good things that give them knowledge But always felt bad about the faces that glow because of gadgets.

One fine day it hit us so bad. My husband and I realized it was not them, it was us largely ‘me’ for that matter I was clocking heavy gadget time myself. So it began to reflect on my family.
That was the tipping point. Reflection is half the battle won.

With support we made it a point to put our phones away in a bookshelf at home. The rule was — no access, except for a quick peep once in two hours or so for my husband and me to attend to anything official.

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Journey in Improving Her Son's Self Esteem

VINUTA, Bangalore

Thoughts turn into things. We become what we think. These cliches are understood once an individual reaches a certain level of maturity.By then, an individual would have imbibed a thought process that would have shaped him/ her into a personality.

It is believed that the remarks, comments and experiences at an early age will make an impact on an individual as an adult.I was exposed to this knowledge a couple of years back.My son, Daksha had developed a few emotional concerns such as inferiority complex, low esteem and fear of darkness.He was a very intelligent and well- mannered boy but these emotional issues were not letting him explore his full potential

A few months back I was committed to helping him deal with this.

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Super Mom & Dad Parenting Hack challenge

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A Single Mom in 9 Yards - An Unconventional Journey

HIMA BINDU , Bangalore

A Single Mother in 9 yards At Last its time !!”You might wonder why I said those words ….. Because it took me 7 long years to acceptIt’s OK !

To be a single parent ….. It’s OK ! To raise a Child without a perfect FamilyIt’s OK! To stand up as a Mother and say “ YES , IAM A SINGLE PARENT and I don’t feel sorry or ashamed about it”Growing up in a regular middle class and conservative joint family , it was normal for a girl not look beyond a marriage as it was the ultimate goal of life created by the society I lived in.Fortunately , God seemed to have other plans for me .

Read more

Parenting a Child With Special Needs

GANESH AND LATHA , Bangalore

I as a proud parent of a very special child would like to share about our parenting. My 2nd son Master Karthik G Bharadwaj, born on June 09, 2002 had delayed milestones and was finally diagnoised for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD by Spastic Society during November 2005.

Without being aware about Autism, Mental Retardation and also to handle such a child there are instances wherein I have beaten him for his mis-behaviour and have confessed the same with the special educator who Infact, educated me in handling such a special child. Though we both were fully involved in his behaviourial and mental development slowly we realised that the mental development was for us. In fact special children are very matured.

Read more

anand

An Epic Road Trip From Bangalore to Paris

Anand & Punitha , Bangalore

Anand has worked as Animator with DreamWorks Animation and has worked on Madagascar, Shrek movie-based projects and the ?How to Train Your Dragon? tv-series, which was aired on Cartoon Network. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been awarded for enhancing the art of animation at the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore.

Along with his wife Punita, Anand runs an animation studio based in Bangalore called Native Puppets – that caters to the advertisement and film industry and also provides training in Art & Animation via their online school. His training and workshop has impacted over 7000+ students and professionals across the nation.

Read more

Successfully Weaned her Kids off Digital devices!

ISHWARYA KUMAR AHMED,Bangalore

If you have ever wondered why your child is on a phone or tab … Face the mirror to yourself. I reflected and worked on it.My children were beginning to use phones and tabs, of course to watch good things that give them knowledge But always felt bad about the faces that glow because of gadgets.

One fine day it hit us so bad. My husband and I realized it was not them, it was us largely ‘me’ for that matter I was clocking heavy gadget time myself. So it began to reflect on my family.
That was the tipping point. Reflection is half the battle won.

With support we made it a point to put our phones away in a bookshelf at home. The rule was — no access, except for a quick peep once in two hours or so for my husband and me to attend to anything official.

Read more

vinuta

Journey in Improving Her Son's Self Esteem

VINUTA, Bangalore

Thoughts turn into things. We become what we think. These cliches are understood once an individual reaches a certain level of maturity.By then, an individual would have imbibed a thought process that would have shaped him/ her into a personality.

It is believed that the remarks, comments and experiences at an early age will make an impact on an individual as an adult.I was exposed to this knowledge a couple of years back.My son, Daksha had developed a few emotional concerns such as inferiority complex, low esteem and fear of darkness.He was a very intelligent and well- mannered boy but these emotional issues were not letting him explore his full potential

A few months back I was committed to helping him deal with this.

Read more

Superhoopers Mission Pawsible Challenge

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7 Year Old Takes Up Green Earth Initiatives

Arica Raman , 7 yrs. Delhi Public Schoo

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.

Aarika Raman helps grow vegetables at home, recycles wet waste for manure, believes in planting trees around her, advocates water audits and minimal use of plastic.
It’s the way forward.

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THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL SERVICE I FOUND WITHIN

PRAVEEN PATIL , Shikaripura

The world is facing a difficult challenge of the pandemic caused by the new SARS-COV-19. We haven’t gone to our schools yet. We get a lot of time for us. But the utilization must be laudable. I feel contended because I could become successful in using this time in a more efficient manner. I was involved in a work which is more crucial than godliness that is Social Service. This was actually in Hubballi where I spend my holidays but this holiday is very special to me and I want to remember the moments I spent in these holidays throughout my lifetime! Every boy’s passion is cricket. had our team in Hubballi and we played cricket everyday on the playground across the street.

Then I feel thankful towards my parents who supported me for all the work and projects. So,’Whole life is a search for beauty but when the beauty is found within the search ends and the beautiful journey begins’.

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A tribute to the Armed Forces

Ananya , Bangalore

Ananya was a part of the Ted talk in school in which she spoke of the armed forces and their immense contribution under guidance of Dr.Sunaina.

She even choreographed and dedicated a dance as a tribute to our armed forces as a part of that presentation. With encouragement and help from her principal Dr.Stella and Dr. Sunaina, she organised Flag Day and army day at her school and they collected a sum of around a lakh and contributed it to the Sainak Board. She has been a strong advocate of sustainable menstruation and follows the same practically, giving back to the environment in her own small way.
It’s the way forward.

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Working Towards Animal Care

UTTARA PARTHASARATHY , 14 yrs. Delhi Public School

I live in navi Mumbai. I am a national level equestrian. I love horses. I am very passionate about them. I own a horse. My other sport is tennis and I also play football and basketball for leisure with my friends. I love water and I have also done my basic open water diving course. I care very deeply about animals and people and I raise awareness about animal welfare and socially relevant stories on people through my Instagram.

I am very disturbed by the plight of migrants in India following the Corona lockdown and more recently the George Flloyd case in the US. I share stories about injustices I see so more people are aware about the issues facing us.It’s the way forward.

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Palliative Care with Music

SIDDHARTH SUNDARRAJAN, Bangalore

Karunashraya Hospice is one that aims to provide free of cost palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients. In an attempt to aid the patients and provide some sort of social interactions, the hospice started to allow volunteers to come and entertain patients within a designated time. One such volunteer is Siddharth Sundararajan, a student from Greenwood High international School, Bangalore. Siddharth has been volunteering and working with Karunashraya for the better part of 2 years.

Over this period of time, he has performed to patients, run fundraisers and helped spread awareness about the program. On a weekly basis, Siddharth performs the classical guitar to the patients. He believes that music can act as a way of relieving the tension and stress undergone by the patients

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