While Kerala’s performance in education, healthcare, and social indices is sound, domestic violence remains a burning and increasing issue in the state. According to Mathrubhumi, Mithra 181 women’s helpline received 10,898 calls on domestic abuse during the year 2021, almost two times more than in 2019. In Ernakulam, The Hindu reported that Snehitha gender help…
Migration has been an integral part of Kerala’s culture for a long time, but for young people today, the motives extend far beyond economic security. For many, migration is an escape to freedom, enjoyment, and self-expression. Freedom from parental control, seeking independence, and being exposed to the vibrant Instagram tales of friends elsewhere tend to…
Festivities of Onam in college campuses within Kerala tend to be characterized by intense excitement, creativeness, and cultural pride, but alongside the festive cheer, there is also a recurring pattern of violence and risk-taking behaviour among students. Psychologically, the actions are traced to a combination of developmental, societal, and cultural reasons. College-going students are an…
When Kerala’s streets fall silent at night, a different energy brews—the aroma of boiling tea leaves, the clink of glass tumblers, and the hum of friendly chatter. The late-night chai culture has grown into more than a beverage habit; it is a social ritual that connects people across backgrounds under one glowing bulb. For night…
Parenting a child has been used to describe as a path filled with happiness, exploration, and sacrifice. However, for parents of children with autism living in India, the path is more often desolate, costly, and psychologically demanding. Even as awareness increases, the struggles of such families are more often masked by social stigma, inadequate infrastructure,…
Over the past few years, short videos—colloquially referred to as “reels” on websites such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts—have gained massive popularity as a primary source of entertainment. Bite-sized videos, usually under one minute in duration, are tailored to grab attention in no time and sustain it. Although they provide entertainment and artistic expression,…
A recent study conducted by Thanal, a suicide prevention center based in Kozhikode, has drawn attention to a deeply concerning issue: the rising rate of suicides among men in Kerala. By analyzing data from the State Crime Records Bureau between 2012 and 2023, the study reveals several psychological and social factors that contribute to this…
When a prominent figure like Pope Francis passes, the grief isn’t just confined to his close family, friends, or immediate followers. It ripples across the globe, touching the lives of individuals who may have never met him but whose lives were deeply influenced by his teachings. This type of loss often leads to what psychologists…
Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, is a philosophy that embraces flaws and imperfections. Rather than discarding broken pieces, Kintsugi highlights the cracks, making them a defining part of the object’s history. This philosophy extends beyond aesthetics and provides valuable lessons for enhancing…
Psychological mindedness refers to an individual’s ability to understand mental states, emotions, and psychological processes in oneself and others. It helps an individual to reflect on, understand, and interpret their own and others’ emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. People who possess psychological mindedness are often more introspective and self-aware. They are capable of linking past experiences…