Author: Karina Pandya

This distinguished psychotherapist requires no introduction. Born into a family deeply rooted in psychology, his father holds an M.D while his mother is a seasoned counselling psychologist & REBT trainer, both esteemed professionals at the renowned, ‘Heart To Heart Counselling Centre’ Aman Bhonsle has garnered acclaim not only as a psychotherapist but also as an award-winning senior writer-producer-director and creative strategist and consultant for Southeast Asia’s leading TV networks, including Disney-UTV, Star TV Networks, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Sony Pictures Television, and Viacom. Currently, he serves not only as a relationship counsellor but also as a sought-after trainer, facilitating workshops…

This film producer needs no introduction, having produced many notable films such as Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002), Chura Liya Hai Tumne (2003) and Namastey London (2007), Aap Kaa Surroor (2007), Karma Crime Passion Reincarnation (2008) and Hexing (2019). He has also launched many actors and actresses in the industry such as Esha Deol, Zayed Khan, Himesh Reshammiya, Hansika Motwani, etc. Vivek Singhania also well-known as the CEO and President of Picture Perfect has been well-associated with films that have won many awards at Film Festivals around the world.  Let’s take a peek into the…

  With over 15 main subdivisions of psychology, there are many different fields and types of psychology. The main types are clinical psychology, social psychology, health psychology, behavioural psychology, cognitive psychology and biopsychology. However, fields such as abnormal, forensic, developmental, educational, counselling, and military are also very popular. Positive psychology began as a new domain in 1998 when Martin Seligman started the positive psychology movement. This new science of happiness is concerned with interventions to understand, build and sustain positive emotions such as pleasure, gratitude and compassion. Have you ever wondered what drives certain motivational factors such as positive states and traits…

An extremely captivating book that probes deep into the complexities of human nature, Dwapar Katha: The Stories of the Mahabharata begins in the era of Dwapar Yuga which is the third and best of the four yugas (a period). The book depicts the warring cousins who fought for the throne of Hastinapur -the courageous Pandavas and the daunting Kauravas. We are taken on an extraordinary journey, traversing characters such as Rishi Vyasa, Lord Brahma, Arjuna, Krishna, Draupadi, Karna, Duryodhana and Bhishma. It goes on to discuss the Kuru dynasty and narrates events which led to different conflicts such as the marriage of…

 Portraying some of the most influential figures who are alive or from the past, biographical films have carved a niche for themselves in Bollywood. With films such as 12th Fail, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Sam Bahadur, Lion Gandhi, Dangal, Seven Years in Tibet, Shershaah and many more; Main Atal Hoon is the latest one to join in the niche. Hollywood too has many popular biopics such as Oppenheimer, Napolean, The Crown, The Boys in the Boat, Priscilla, etc.         Essaying the titular role of the former Prime Minister – Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi has done a fabulous role portraying…

Known to be the oldest and only surviving Opera House in all of India, the Royal Opera House is situated on Charni Road, near Girgaon Chowpatty. This building was initially inaugurated the Royal Opera House was initially inaugurated by King George V in 1908 while it was yet under construction (in 1911); opened in 1912 and additional changes were made in 1915. (Photo Credit – Architecture & Design)Being a popular venue for Bollywood film shows in the 1970s and 1980s, the Opera House was very popular for hosting plays, dramas, Hindi films, music concerts, etc. In its redeveloped state, it is…

(Image – Bombay Jules)Constructed in the 1890s, visiting the Mahalakshmi Dhobi Ghat is like a visit to one of the most interesting open-air laundries in the world. The washers, known as dhobis work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals and are very easily accessible to the Jacob Circle monorail system. Having rows of open-air concrete wash pens – each row is fitted with flogging stones of its own. A popular tourist attraction among foreign tourists who love to walk around the area and get to know more about the community. A visit to Dhobi…

 Written by a world-famous psychiatrist, influential expert and advocate of mental health – Dr Daniel Amen, ‘Your Brain Is Always Listening’ was released in 2021.   Divided into 7 subsections, the book provides useful advice on how to battle unseen (hidden) influences which adversely affect health, happiness and spoil relationships.  These powerful influences come in the form of memories or events – dragons from the past, automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), bad habits,  scheming dragons such as social media, newsfeed, etc.; addicted dragons such as repetitive behaviours which damage your health, wealth or relationships or people from your life – ‘they, them or other bad…

 “There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.”  –Helen Keller There are numerous social causes which would remain otherwise ignored if it were not for the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) contributing to the cause. January 6th, Saturday saw the coming together of 25-30 NGOs to provide a single platform for mutual help and support. It was organised by the founder trustee of Karmayog – Vinay Somani to discuss strategic planning for social and civic causes.      A Buffet of Purposes: Maybe You’re Lost, Maybe You Aren’t. Maybe You’re Meandering with Meaning  Whether…

 Relationships in today’s fast-paced and overwhelming digital age can be extremely exhausting. Being chronically online is the internet reprogramming our mind and are we redefining our relationships based on this?   With script dialogues which are hooking one of the most popular ones is “It’s the digital age. Sirf lagta hai zyada connected hai, lekin shayad itne akele pehle kabhi nahi the”- “We just feel more connected but perhaps have never been so alone before.” If loneliness is so relatable like this to people, are we using social media the wrong way?  Having been released on 26th December on Netflix, this film has struck a chord with…