Southern Cinema’s YES ALL MEN vs NOT ALL MEN Narrative
By Nithin Durairaj During a bus journey from Bangalore to Salem, a woman in her twenties occupied the aisle seat beside me. She placed her bag on the middle seat between us as a...
Category: Humanscape
Human interest stories
Buddha Purnima: How Buddhism Became A Beacon To The World, Emphasizing Dharma
Statue of Buddha at Bodh Gaya, Bihar | PC: Tanmay Gupta “Buddha” is a concept of social justice, peace of mind, and self-awareness. Buddha Purnima hugely influences people’s lives. Gautam Buddha’s birth anniversary occurs...
Laughing and Healing together: Celebrating Laughter Day
By Ynez World Laughter Day is celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday of May every year. This special day is all about embracing happiness, healing, and togetherness through the magic of laughter. The history...
Light for the Lost: A vigil at Pondicherry University
by Kirthikesan and Dharshini On April 23, 2025, students and teachers of Pondicherry University gathered for a vigil honouring and mourning the fallen at Pahalgam. This meeting was organised by the Teachers Association and headed...
Silent Struggles, Vibrant Visions
by Swargha and Dharshini Emerging from the shadows of poverty, Kalaivalarmani K. Venkatesan transformed challenges into success, discovering life’s deeper meaning and leaving an unforgettable imprint on the world of art. He was born in...
World Health Day 2025: Ensuring Healthy Starts for Moms and Babies
By Ynez The world is observing “World Health Day” on 7th April, starting with an energetic year-long campaign focusing on maternal and newborn health. The WHO has chosen the theme of World Health Day...
LIFE AT THE SEA
By Shamna AK Meet Majeed, a fisherman from Parappanangadi, whose life revolves around the sea. Since he was 15, Majeed has faced the challenges of being a fisherman, creating a deep connection with the...
Purple Day 2025: Coming Together for Epilepsy Awareness
By Ynez On 26th March, the world is observing Purple Day of Epilepsy, a world campaign meant to raise awareness, break illusions, and fight for better treatment and care for people affected. The Purple...
World Happiness Day: Spreading Happiness with a Sprinkle of Compassion
By Ynez “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”- Dalai Lama What is happiness? I don’t think it’s just being happy. It can also be a state of ecstasy or...
SCHOOL OF SURF: LESSONS FROM SCARS
The Pondy Marina is a beach filled with possibilities. Despite being located in the touristy Pondicherry, very few locals and travellers turn up for a fun time at this beach. One surfer-turned-instructor wants to...