-Ryan Dsouza SYBA, Zeel Sundhani TYBA When we discuss Indigenous people or see depictions of them in the media, it always tends to portray a schematic stereotype of what we usually label them as. It often revolves around depictions of tribal people as barbarous, uncivilized savages, or as destitute, struggling in cities. Isolated and cordoned... Continue Reading →

Discover the fascinating wind instruments used by different tribes through our blog, which is the first of a two-part series to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on the 9th of August. Introduction Expressions are precious; they manifest in various ways both tangible and intangible. They are in fact reflections of the... Continue Reading →

“Everything is in a state of metamorphosis. Thou thyself art in everlasting change and in corruption to correspond; so is the whole universe.” - Marcus Aurelius In discussions of self-improvement and growth, the term Metamorphosis often emerges to refer to a phenomenon of positivistic change, or modification oriented towards betterment; whether it be of the... Continue Reading →

Team Blogs, DIRS 2023-24 Over the course of the last 16 blogs, Team Blogs at DIRS has explored rejuvenation from multiple lenses, lending their critical thinking, interdisciplinary approach and even their own anecdotes to the blogs at times. As we sign off for the Academic Year 2023-24, hear from our brilliant writers their two cents... Continue Reading →

Ryan D’Souza, FYBA Introduction The term contemplation, deriving from the Latin word ‘contemplatio’, means to observe or gaze at. In the spiritual discourse of Western philosophies, contemplation entails a practice of meditation, with one's gaze fixed on the divine. The means of contemplative meditation have always been intricately developed in various spiritual traditions, as we... Continue Reading →

Mansi Dhyani, SYBA In the journey of life, there comes a time when we all seek renewal - a fresh start of sorts. This yearning for rejuvenation is a natural part of our human experience, driving us to grow and evolve in a way that pushes us to embrace new possibilities. Rejuvenation is the process... Continue Reading →

Sanjana Menon, FYBA Sometimes, to move forward, one has to look behind. At first, it's hazy. Then, the haze starts clearing out, and there, in front of you, stands a mirror. You nod at the person in the mirror and look down at yourself in the present. Nothing changes, right? You keep looking inwards, and,... Continue Reading →

Divyadarshini Ramanathan, TYBA Literature The Origin of Gift Giving A lot can be gleaned about the givers, the receivers, and the multifaceted social structures of the community from the gift that is selected and offered. There are undoubtedly psychological, social, and emotional aspects at play while attempting to select the ideal present for a loved... Continue Reading →

Mansi Dhyani (SYBA) and Ryan D’Souza (FYBA) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it”. This is a verse from the first chapter of the Gospel of John. It is followed by another verse, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”. This is in essence the meaning... Continue Reading →

Keenan Almeida, SY BAMCJ On our journey towards rejuvenation so far, we have explored techniques such as meditation and reconnecting with nature - and the way they refresh our neural connections to truly rejuvenate us. On par, we have also touched on spirituality as an exuberant vehicle for the same goal.  One may notice that... Continue Reading →