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 മടങ്ങി വരവുകൾ  ജീവിതത്തിലേക്കുള്ള, അവനവനിലേക്കുള്ള മടങ്ങി വരവുകൾ വളരെ ഭംഗിയാർന്നതാണ്. എല്ലാം നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു, കയ് വിട്ട് പോയി ആരും ഒപ്പമില്ല ജീവിതമേ തകർന്നതാണ് എന്നൊരു തോന്നലിൽ നിന്നും ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് തിരിച്ചു വന്ന് അത് ആസ്വദിക്കാൻ കഴിയുക എന്നുള്ളത്  മനോഹരമാണ്.ഓരോ മനുഷ്യന്റെയും തിരിച്ച് വരവിന് ഓരോ കാരണങ്ങൾ ആവാം ചിലപ്പോൾ ഏതെങ്കിലും വ്യക്തികൾ, സന്ദർഭങ്ങൾ അങ്ങനെ.. അങ്ങനെ... പെരുമ്പടവം ശ്രീധരന്റെ "ഒരു സങ്കീർത്തനം പോലെ " യിൽ ജീവിതമേ തകർന്ന് യന്ത്രികമായി ജീവിക്കുന്ന ദസ്തയെവ്സ്കിയെ തിരിച്ച് ജീവിതത്തിന്റെ സൗന്ദര്യം അനുഭവിപ്പിക്കുന്നത് അന്നയാണ്. മനുഷ്യനും മനുഷ്യ മനസ്സും അത്രമേൽ സങ്കീർണമാണ് അതിനാൽ ആണല്ലോ പലർക്കും ഈ മടങ്ങി വരവുകൾ സാധ്യമാകാത്തത്, കൃത്യമായി പറഞ്ഞാൽ ഈ റെസിലിയൻസ് ( Reselience) വ്യത്യാസപ്പെടുന്നത്. ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഏറ്റവും വേണമെന്ന് തോന്നിയത് ഈ റെസിലിയൻസ് ആണ്. ഒരു മനുഷ്യൻ തന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ എപ്പോഴാണ് ആത്മഹത്യ ചെയ്യുന്നത്? എപ്പോഴാണ് ജീവിതം മടുക്കുന്നത്..? ജീവിതം അവസാനിപ്പിക്കുന്നവർ എല്ലാം ഭീരുക്കൾ ആണെന്ന് പറയുന്നതും എഴുതുന്നതും പലപ്പോഴും കണ്ടിട്ടുണ്ട് എന്നാൽ തിരിച്ചു വരാൻ കഴിയാതെ ...

  The Economics of Love: When Feelings Meet Rational Choice Love is often thought of as a mysterious force beyond reason. Yet, if we look closely, love and relationships follow patterns not too different from economics. Behind the poetry and emotions lies a system of incentives, trade-offs, investments, and negotiations — all of which resemble an economy in miniature. Love as Investment In economics, investment means putting resources (time, energy, money) into something with the expectation of future returns. In love, those resources include emotional support, attention, care, and even financial contributions. A relationship thrives when both partners see the “returns” — happiness, companionship, stability — as greater than the costs. Supply and Demand in Dating The dating world functions like a marketplace. Individuals bring their own “value propositions” — personality, looks, career, humor, kindness — and seek compatible partners. Just like markets, some traits may be in higher ...

  Beyond survival — A Journey of a Single Mother  There was a time in her life when darkness felt more familiar than light. She was a wife, a daughter-in-law, and eventually... just a mother trying to hold on. The toxicity she endured in her married life was not something she had ever imagined would become her reality. The whole life became upside down, but she adjusted. She compromised. She remained silent for six long years, hoping that things would change—for her family, for her kids, and for the marriage she once believed in. But the more tried to adjust, she realized that the life she dreamt about once in her life was entirely different. She realized that the adjustment and compromise which was supposed to be from both sides, was just a one way path. The more she tried to fit into a mold someone else created for her, the more she began to lose herself. She began to lose her physical and mental health. Eventually, she decided to walk away—not because it was easy, but becau...

  Shattered Goals: The Lost Dreams of Palestine’s Young Footballers In the dusty streets of Gaza and the alleys of Nablus, where footballs are often stitched from old cloth and goalposts made of rocks or shoes, a generation of young Palestinians chase dreams far larger than the spaces they play in. They run barefoot or in worn-out sneakers, dribbling around potholes and patches of rubble, imagining themselves as future stars — the next Mohamed Salah, Luka Modrić, or even their own local hero from the refugee camp down the road. For these children, football is more than a sport. It is a moment of peace, a breath of freedom, and an escape from the heavy shadow of conflict. But too often, that dream ends too soon. In Palestine, even the smallest joys come with the greatest risks, and for many young footballers, their final game is played not on a field, but on the frontlines of war. Across Palestine, countless children who once played football with joy and hope have been killed — not ...

  Strikers vs. Grapplers: The Classic MMA Battle   Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a sport built on contrasts—different disciplines, different strategies, and different personalities all colliding in one cage. Among the many battles that define the sport, none is more iconic than the clash between strikers and grapplers. It’s the age-old question every fight fan has asked at some point: What wins in a fight—punches and kicks, or takedowns and submissions? What Makes a Striker?: A striker in MMA is someone who primarily relies on punches, kicks, knees, and elbows to do damage. Their arsenal is rooted in martial arts like boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and karate. Strikers are usually looking to keep the fight standing, where they can unleash their speed, power, and precision. Think of legends like Anderson Silva, who mesmerized fans with his fluid Muay Thai and knockout artistry, or Conor McGregor, whose left hand became one of the most famous weapons in the UFC. Watching a...

  FOMO: ആധുനിക മനസ്സിന്റെ നിരാശ  FOMO: FEAR OF MISSING OUT  The fear that we might miss out on something good or be left out of what others are enjoying – that is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).Though it may start as a small anxiety, for many, it becomes a source of low self-esteem and mental distress.     Instagram ൽ മറ്റുള്ളവർ യാത്ര ചെയ്യുന്ന ചിത്രങ്ങൾ WhatsApp സ്റ്റാറ്റസ്സുകളിൽ കൂട്ടുകാരുടെ കൂട്ടായ്മ Facebook ൽ "Fun moments" അപ്‌ഡേറ്റുകൾ Snapchat streaks, reels, likes, views... ഇവയെല്ലാം നമ്മെ ചോദ്യം ചെയ്യുന്നു: "ഞാനെവിടെയാണ്? ഞാൻ എന്താണ് നഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നത്?" ഈ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ ആഴത്തിൽ പതുക്കെ നമ്മുടെ ആത്മബോധത്തെ ചുരണ്ടുന്നു ആധുനിക കാലഘട്ടത്തിൽ സാമൂഹ്യ മാധ്യമങ്ങൾ എന്നത് ഒഴിച്ചുകൂടാൻ പറ്റാത്ത ഒന്നാണെങ്കിലും അതിരുകളില്ലാത്ത അതിന്റെ വളർച്ചയും ഉപയോഗവും നമ്മെ നാമറിയാതെത്തന്നെ ഫോമോ എന്ന അവസ്ഥയിലേക്കെത്തിക്കുന്നുണ്ട് .       മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് കൂടുതൽ എത്തിനോക്കുകയും നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തെ അവരുമായി താരതമ്യം ചെയ്ത് നമ്മുടെതന്നെ self worth തിരിച്ചറിയപ്പെടാത...

  Beyond Blood: A Daughter’s Journey Motherhood is often thought of as a bond sealed by birth, but sometimes life teaches us that true parenthood is measured by love, sacrifice, and presence. This is the story of a little girl, two women, and the remarkable journey that proves a mother is not always the one who gives you life—but the one who chooses to stay. Ambition had always been her driving force. From a young age, she dreamed of success, recognition, and influence, a life where her intelligence and determination would be admired. But when she became a mother to a baby girl, fear took hold. She felt trapped rather than blessed, convinced that raising a child would chain her to a life she hadn’t chosen. On a rainy night, with a heart weighed down by doubt and selfishness, she placed her newborn at the gates of an orphanage. She whispered her name softly, kissed her tiny forehead, and walked away, leaving behind a part of herself she could never reclaim. Yet, life had its own pla...

  Brain Drain: A Challenge for Developing Nations Brain drain refers to the large-scale migration of educated and skilled individuals from their home country to foreign nations in search of better opportunities. It is a global phenomenon that has existed for decades, but it is most visible and impactful in developing countries. These nations often struggle to provide adequate employment opportunities, competitive salaries, or advanced research facilities. As a result, highly trained professionals doctors, engineers, scientists, IT experts, and educators frequently leave their homelands to pursue brighter futures abroad. While this may bring individual benefits to those who migrate, the consequences for the home country can be deeply damaging, both socially and economically. Brain drain is not simply about migration; it is essentially the loss of valuable human capital. Human capital, which refers to the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by people, is one of the most i...

  When Obstacles Became My Opportunities: My PhD Journey When I look back at my PhD journey, I realize it was never just about research or writing a thesis—it was about living the very subject I was studying: the Adversity Quotient (AQ) . I had stepped into this path with a heart full of dreams and hopes for academic growth, believing it would be a straight road of reading, writing, and eventually producing a meaningful piece of research. But soon, life taught me that a PhD is not merely an intellectual pursuit; it is a deeply emotional, financial, and personal journey that shakes you to the core and rebuilds you in ways you never imagined. There were innumerable nights when uncertainty kept me from sleeping. I questioned my skills, doubted my worth, and worried that I was pursuing something unattainable. Days felt lengthy and burdensome as financial hardships dragged me down, compelling me to make tough decisions and sacrifices that many around me failed to notice. At times, t...