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4 days ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
On May 4, 2022, Vidya Iyer awoke in a hospital bed with a drain protruding from her throat, an oxygen mask strapped to her face, and her husband and mother waiting anxiously nearby. It was supposed to be a day of joy—her mother’s birthday. Cake had been ordered. But celebration gave way to silence when her sister’s text arrived. “You have papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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1 week ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
When Shreya Pawar from Mumbai was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in her late twenties, the label seemed to explain her whirlwind of emotions, constant anxiety, and frequent shutdowns. Therapy focused on emotional regulation. Medications took the edge off her panic. But something never quite clicked. Despite diligently following every recommendation, she didn’t feel seen or understood.
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1 week ago | 
autism.einnews.com | Divya Naik
When Shreya Pawar from Mumbai was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in her late twenties, the label seemed to explain her whirlwind of emotions, constant anxiety, and frequent shutdowns. Therapy focused on emotional regulation. Medications took the edge off her panic. But something never quite clicked. Despite diligently following every recommendation, she didn’t feel seen or understood.
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1 month ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
In 2015, Diksha Sethi returned to work just three months after having her son. It wasn’t out of choice. With both she and her husband working full-time, no family in the same city, and work-from-home not even a whisper of a possibility back then, she arranged for a nanny and jumped back in. Her body hadn’t healed. Her emotions were in free fall. And she was still figuring out how to be someone’s mother. “I was still dealing with postpartum depression and the guilt of leaving my baby," she says.
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1 month ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
Lounge Summary As the lines marking generational shifts blur, having open, empathetic conversations across the age gap become crucial to getting along This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the past, generations were defined by distinct cultural and technological experiences, each lasting decades. Today, those lines are rapidly dissolving.
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1 month ago | 
htsyndication.com | Divya Naik
Posted On: 2025-04-01 Posted By: Divya Naik Health & Lifestyle Employment Technology MINT New Delhi, April 1 -- In the past, generations were defined by distinct cultural and technological experiences, each lasting decades. Today, those lines are rapidly dissolving. Societal shifts that took a generation to unfold now occur within just a few years.
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2 months ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
Also read: A (little) pain is good for you. Here’s whyBut how effective is it? What does science say about its impact on the brain? And how can one implement it in a sustainable way without causing unnecessary stress? To explore these questions, Lounge spoke to experts in psychology, neuroscience, and mental health, who provided invaluable insights into the risks, benefits, and practical applications of dopamine fasting.
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2 months ago | 
livemint.com | Divya Naik
For 38-year-old Delhi based Amit Mehra, stress had become an unshakable companion. As a senior executive at a multinational firm, his days were a blur of deadlines, meetings, and endless notifications. After work, he would collapse onto the couch, scrolling endlessly on his phone, snacking on comfort foods, and convincing himself he was “relaxing." But the reality was different—his sleep was restless, his patience was wearing thin, and his motivation was plummeting.
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2 months ago | 
openthemagazine.com | Divya Naik |Noor Anand Chawla |Sohini Dey |Kaveree Bamzai
2701 The rise of women-only social and creative spaces in India Faces In the Mirror Franco-Indian artist Olympe Ramakrishna is in search of the enigmatic modern woman Bhavya Ramesh: The Silver Touch Designer Bhavya Ramesh moves beyond gender boundaries to create jewellery that looks to the future A Place In the Picture Women filmmakers are finding their voice and vision in Mumbai even if it is a struggle to make the movies they want to Terms of Endearment What today’s women want from their...
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2 months ago | 
openthemagazine.com | Divya Naik |A Place
For long, women have fought for visibility in male-dominated spaces—whether in boardrooms, music studios, sports fields, or even in creative and intellectual circles. Their voices have been sidelined, their contributions dismissed, and their presence often tokenised. Yet, despite decades of gender inclusivity discourse, many women continue to face barriers that limit their freedom, autonomy, and access to opportunities.
