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Navigating the Invisible Battles: Mental Health, Societal Pressure, and Overcoming Solitude in Today’s World

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                                          In a world that’s more connected than ever, why do so many of us feel alone? Why does anxiety, stress, and the pressure to “have it all” weigh so heavily on teens and adults alike? The invisible battles of mental health and societal expectations are quietly shaping the lives of millions. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by what you “should” be doing, anxious about the future, or isolated in a crowded room — know that you are not alone. This blog is for you, for all of us navigating these complex feelings in a fast-paced, demanding world.                       The Mental Health Struggles We Often Hide Anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout have become part of everyday vocabulary, but living with them is an entirely different experience. Anxiety doesn’t always roar; sometimes it’s...

"When It Was Just a Fling, But I Still Felt Everything”

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  1. Introduction – The Illusion of Casual Talk about how flings are portrayed in society—fun, freeing, "no strings attached"—but not everyone walks away untouched. Example: “They say flings are easy—two people, one short chapter, and no baggage. But no one warned me that even temporary people can leave permanent imprints.”   2. When a Fling Feels Like Something More Describe what it feels like when one person gets emotionally attached while the other stays detached. Explain how physical closeness can trigger emotional bonding (oxytocin, etc.).   3. The Aftermath: When They Leave, but the Feeling Doesn’t Speak about the silent pain. The overthinking. The guilt— "Was I too much?" vs. "Did they even feel anything?" 4. Why We Confuse Fling with Connection Emotional needs we carry (like from childhood or past wounds). Wanting to feel seen, heard, valued—even briefly. How trauma and vulnerability make certain moments feel bi...

Tracing My Roots : A Living Legacy of the Chola Dynasty?

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— The Untold Identity of a Chola Vokkaliga By Supriya M A Name That Refused to Be Ignored For the longest time, I thought of my caste certificate as just a bureaucratic document—a checkbox for school, college, or government forms.  But one day, a word on that certificate stopped me cold: Chola Vokkaliga. Chola? As in the Chola dynasty? Was it just a name—or something more? That moment sparked a journey I never expected: a deep dive into history, identity, and a forgotten legacy I may be a living part of. Can a dynasty end—and still live on in its people? Clue 1: Who Are the Chola Vokkaligas? Vokkaligas are known across Karnataka as a proud agrarian community, deeply rooted in farming traditions and local culture.  But Chola Vokkaliga? That name sounded like a cross between two worlds— the warrior kings of Tamilakam and the humble plough-wielding communities of Karnataka . Here’s where it gets interesting: 🠞 The Karnataka government officially lists “Chola ...