For most of us, Holi is associated with vibrant pinks, reds, purples, and blues. Known as the festival of colors all over the world, it is the time when people of all communities and ages come together to play with vibrant colors. But can you visualize Holi being played by visually impaired children? These children …
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In 2011, two young ladies Vaishali Shah and Jyotika Bhatia set up an NGO called Srujna Charitable Trust in the bustling city of Mumbai. Till date, the NGO has transformed the lives of thousands of poor women across India by equipping them with the means to provide for themselves. In a conversation with Mahevash Muses, …
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For years I dreamed of finding myself Of finally figuring out who I am But today I’ve realized That’s never going to happen Can’t reach an imaginary destination Whether it’s you or whether it’s me Because we are constantly changing Moving forward, falling down Blooming, wilting Ever-evolving day in, day out Who we are today …
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A question that I am asked over and over again is – “How on earth do you manage to work on so many things?” I know that most of the people asking me this assume that I achieve this feat quite efficiently. Only I know that the truth is far from it! Let me start …
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I used to think one needed to be fearless To have tons of courage I have finally learned my lesson: Fear doesn’t have to be out of the equation For courage is not the absence of fear It is taking action in spite of it As a person with anxiety Lots of things terrify me …
Have you ever come across an emaciated or sick stray and wished you could do something to help it? While you and I merely think, there are people who are working hard to improve the lives of these unclaimed creatures. Meet Sanika Janwalikar, the co-founder of Stray Connect. In an interview with Mahevash Muses, she …
Stray Connect: This Community Is Making Mumbai A Happier Place For Animals Read More »
India and Pakistan have long been at loggerheads The Pulwama attack has only made things worse Even though terrorism is unacceptable War is not going to undo the damage It will only cause more bloodshed As netizens it is our moral duty to stop spreading hate Fear-mongering is not ethical too What we need to …
The theme for this year’s upcoming International Women’s Day (March 8) is #BalanceForBetter. It means exactly what it sounds like: that balance is good, something the world needs more of. Therefore, we should all strive for balance in every area of our lives. While this sounds great in theory, I believe it is horse shit …
Among other things, religion started off as a means of bringing humans together and having them tap into their inherent goodness. However, since its inception, it has led many to walk on the path of evil instead. While no religion advocates random acts of violence or discrimination, misguided acts by certain radicals, fundamentalists, and extremists …
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Are your parents pressurizing you to get married? Do you run to your room or pretend to get a phone call each time they utter the word ‘marriage’? Well, for whatever reason you’re trying to dodge the subject, we’re sure you’ll soon run out of excuses. But here’s a novel one–let them know that there’s a new kind …