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When Grief Has No Name: Losing Someone to Suicide
Bereavement after suicide is one of the most complex and least supported forms of grief. The people left behind carry questions, guilt, and a silence that our culture enforces and our hearts cannot sustain. This article is for them. In India, individuals aged 15 to 24 represent over 35% of suicide fatalities according to global mental health research. Every one of those deaths leaves behind people who are now navigating a grief that has no clean edges, no simple narrative, an
May 23 min read


Why Indian Young Adults Rank 60th in the World for Mental Health
A global study of over one million people across 84 countries finds that young Indians score an average Mental Health Quotient of 33, placing them in the Distressed or Struggling category. This is not a statistic to scroll past. It is a description of a generation in crisis. The number is 33. That is the average Mental Health Quotient score of young adults in India, aged 18 to 34, according to the Global Mind Health in 2025 study by Sapien Labs, which collected data from over
May 23 min read


Embracing Micro-Fears: How Small Risks Can Transform Your Comfort Zone
Stepping outside your comfort zone often feels like a daunting task. The idea of facing fears—whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, saying no to a request, or trying solo travel—can trigger anxiety. Yet, these small risks, or micro-fears, hold the power to rewire your brain and expand your personal boundaries. This post explores how embracing these everyday challenges can lead to meaningful growth and a more resilient mindset. Taking a solitary walk in a quiet city street at
May 13 min read


Anxiety, Overachieving, and the Hustle Trap
Gen‑Z is growing up in a culture where ambition is celebrated, but exhaustion is often mistaken for success. This article explores how hustle culture, constant comparison, and the pressure to always be productive are pushing young people toward anxiety—and why a healthier definition of hard work is finally beginning to emerge. When ambition starts to hurt There is a kind of pressure that does not always look serious from the outside. It looks like replying to messages while s
May 13 min read


Real Money in Disguise? How the Government Is Watching the Line Between E‑Sports and Online Gambling
After the government banned most online real‑money games, companies are trying new ways to stay online by rebranding as e‑sports. Youth are at the centre of this shift, as the rules decide what counts as a fair competitive game and what counts as hidden gambling. Playing slots on a smartphone, an individual engages in online betting, trying their luck with a virtual spin on a fiery-themed game. From Dream11 to E‑Sports: The Ban That Changed Everything Last year, the Ministry
Apr 302 min read


Five crore cases. A lifetime of waiting. This is what justice looks like in India.
Summary: India's courts are not just slow, they are so slow that the process itself has become the punishment. The numbers behind this failure are staggering. What they represent is worse. 5 cr+ Cases pending across all courts (NJDG) 75% Of the prisoners are undertrials — not convicted 20–30 yrs Duration of some civil land disputes <15% Women judges in High Courts (2024) Consider what it means to file a case in India today. You will hire a lawyer whose fees may exceed your an
Apr 305 min read


India Shines with Gold and Silver in Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championships
India’s young weightlifters continued to impress on the third day of the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and Universal Cup held in Apia, Samoa. The athletes demonstrated remarkable strength and skill, securing one gold and three silver medals, adding to the momentum built on the previous day’s four gold medals. This performance highlights India’s growing prominence in the youth weightlifting scene and promises a bright future for the sport in the cou
Apr 303 min read


FIFA Supports Afghanistan Women's Football Team Return to International Stage
The FIFA Council has taken a significant step by approving the return of the Afghanistan women’s football team to international competitions. After years of uncertainty and operating in exile since 2021, the team will now have the opportunity to compete once again on the global stage. This decision comes after FIFA amended its Governance Regulations in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation to address the unique challenges faced by the team. Afghanistan women's fo
Apr 302 min read
America vs Iran: A War Happening Right Now; And Why You Need to Know About It
Ships are being seized, oil prices are spiking, and the world's most important waterway is shut. Here's everything that's happening, explained simply. By Youthora Desk 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES VS Active Conflict · 2026 🇮🇷 IRAN AT A GLANCE War began: February 28, 2026 Oil: $96/barrel & rising Strait of Hormuz: Effectively closed Ceasefire: Expires April 22 Peace talks: Islamabad, Pakistan (uncertain) If you've been seeing oil prices go crazy, petrol rates climbing, and news ancho
Apr 214 min read
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