Tag: self-discovery
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Life Lessons from Axon Pathfinding
It was winter 2024. I was a few months into my PhD at the National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon, still finding my footing in the academic world. Between long hours in the course-work classes, lab rotations and evenings spent poring over research papers, I found moments of unexpected clarity in the most ordinary places—like that…
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The Echoes of Her Silence
The pre-election buzz had reached a fever pitch. It was that critical time before Haryana Vidhansabha elections 2024, when parties were in process of finalising their candidates, and the air crackled with anticipation and intrigue. I found myself unexpectedly caught in the whirlwind, not as a participant, but as an observer with unprecedented access. And…
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जाम-ए हर ज़र्रा है सरशार-ए तमन्ना मुझ से ।
With the start of the year, a dormant flame rekindled within me, leading me to the uncharted territory of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi. As we crossed the front lawn, my companion, aware of my growing fascination with poetry, gestured towards a statue of Mirza Ghalib. Beneath it, a Ghalib couplet was etched in Urdu.…
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From Compulsion to Choice: Nurturing Awareness and Independence in a Dopamine-Driven World
Have you ever found yourself automatically reaching for your phone, a snack, a drink, or engaging in a habitual activity, even when you know it’s not what you truly need? We all have those moments of mindless consumption or getting pulled into a habit that seems to have a life of its own. In a world overflowing with distractions, it’s easy…