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Some days the heart feels like a dumbbell rack. Not because it’s strong,but because every emotion feels like weight. And the mind? It runs like a treadmill that no one switched off. The truth is, the gym is not just a place for muscles. It’s a mirror of every emotion we carry. Sadness feels like holding a heavy dumbbell. Your arms shake. Your chest tightens. You wonder how long you can hold it. But just like a weight, sadness asks only one thing keep holding, one second at a time. Eventually your muscles adapt, and so does your heart. Overthinking is the treadmill of the mind. Thoughts run at speed 10. Then 12. Then 15. You try to slow it down but the belt keeps moving. The only way to survive it is to breathe, find your rhythm, and remind yourself you can step off whenever you choose. Anger is a punching bag. It swings back when you hit it. The harder you punch, the more it moves. The gym teaches that anger needs direction, not suppression. Channel it into movement instead of letting ...

 Have you ever felt anxious the moment your phone wasn’t in your hand? That sudden rush of panic. Your heart starts racing. Your thoughts feel scattered. Your brain acts like something is seriously wrong. Even when nothing actually is. That’s phone anxiety  and it’s more common than we talk about. What Happens in That Moment? When your phone isn’t near you, your brain may react as if: You’re missing something important Someone urgently needs you You’re disconnected from the world You’ve lost control Your body responds physically: Rapid heartbeat Restlessness  A sense of urgency Mental confusion  Irritability It feels challenging almost like a mini emergency. But why?  Why It Feels So Intense  Your Brain Is Used to Constant Stimulation Smartphones give quick dopamine hits notifications, messages, likes. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are designed to keep your attention. When that stimulation suddenly disappears, your brain feels a drop and interprets it...

My Friends Are Literally My Cinematic Universe  Okay but let me just say this: if my life was a movie, my friends would 100% be the main cast. Not side characters. Not background extras. MAIN. CAST. ENERGY. Sometimes I think we’re living in our own version of Friends chaotic, loud, slightly dramatic, but weirdly wholesome. Other days it feels like The Avengers because individually we’re strong, but together? Unmatched.  The Theory of “Found Family” There’s this concept in storytelling called found family, where people choose each other and become home. That’s us. We didn’t just “become friends.” We accidentally built a support system. When I’m in my flop era  mentally tired, overthinking, dramatic for no reason  they don’t judge. They don’t disappear. They don’t say “it’s not that deep.” They sit. They listen. They send memes. They remind me who I am. And somehow, my 1% battery turns into at least 40%. That’s science. (Okay not actual science, but emotionally? Valid....

“Reservation in Jobs or Education: A Boon or a Bane?” Date: 13th Feb 2026 Venue: II MA English  Moderator: Dr Samuel Rufus Team Leaders:Nikita (Boon) & Zibiah (Bane) Photographer : Vasupratha  Time Keeper: Terese Toss Conducted By:Vasupratha  Opening The debate began with Vasupratha tossing the coin. Zibiah’s team won the toss and chose Nikita’s team to initiate the debate. The topic discussed was “Reservation in Jobs or Education: A Boon or a Bane?” Nikita’s team spoke in favor of reservation as a boon, while Zibiah’s team argued that it is a bane. Milind opened the debate by supporting reservation in jobs. He emphasized that in a country where social hierarchy and inequality have historically existed, reservation becomes necessary to provide equal opportunities. He stated that when a nation has failed to ensure equality socially, reservation acts as a corrective mechanism. He also highlighted statistical data and factual evidence to stress the importance of giving m...

This morning, I read a news story about a man who was rejected from a nursery school teacher position not because he lacked qualifications, not because he lacked passion, but simply because he was a man. And honestly, that didn’t shock me as much as it should have. We live in a time where we talk constantly about equality, freedom of choice, and breaking stereotypes. But stories like this quietly expose the gap between what we say and what we practice. A man wanting to teach young children immediately raises eyebrows. People get uncomfortable. Questions are asked. Doubts creep in. Care, nurturing, and patience are still subconsciously labeled as “women’s traits,” and when a man embodies them, society doesn’t know where to place him. This isn’t an isolated case. Look at healthcare male nurses are still significantly fewer than female nurses. Not because men aren’t capable of care, but because society subtly (and sometimes openly) discourages them. We claim to want freedom of choice, but...

  I Don’t Know What’s Real Anymore: How AI Is Breaking Our Trust in Videos I used to watch videos and feel something. A laugh felt genuine. A tear felt honest. A moment felt alive. Now, every time a video plays on my screen, there’s a pause in my mind , a small but heavy thought: “Is this real, or is this AI?” And once that question appears, the feeling is gone. When Reality Started Slipping Away It didn’t happen overnight. At first, AI videos were impressive, even exciting. A fun filter here. A voice clone there. We laughed, we shared, we moved on. But slowly, something shifted. The videos became too perfect. The faces too smooth. The emotions too well-timed. Now, people who don’t exist speak with confidence. Emotions are generated on command. Stories are created not from lived experience, but from algorithms. And suddenly, the internet feels… hollow.  The Pain of Doubting Everything The scariest part isn’t that fake videos exist. The scariest part is that real ones don’t fee...