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2017
Mind Piper | Raising awareness on mental health
The Reflections Team reached out to Mind Piper, a social enterprise that envisions a society where people can seek help for mental health issues without any fear of stigma or…
All Right? – Ananya Grover
Please note: The protagonist of this story suffers from derealisation disorder, with occasional episodes of depersonalisation. These are real mental disorders, which the author has tried to portray authentically after…
The World Inside – Mudit Saklani
| Image Credits: Mudit Saklani | From left to right: The claw-like structure represents the most negative part of the mind, which tries to grab on and drag you down.…
That night – Dalaisha Aggarwal
That night I cried, And picked up the knife to end this life That night I thought, Of all the fights I’ve fought That night was pretty, As the lights…
You Will Win This Fight – Khushi Saxena
It’s when you’re caught up in your own thought’s cage, They say you’re too young to be depressed and maybe this is just a phase You die a little inside,…
My Last Resort – Tanishq Khurana
Expectations are set too high, Kill me, I’d rather die. The sky might fall anytime now, A sword pushing me down to bow. The night sky is my happiness’ nemesis.…
A Breath – Nivedita Kapoor
Your heart might pound Your hands might shake Your palms might sweat Your will might break. You will be scared You will be uneasy You will be disturbed You will…
Slam Poetry: Dear Adults and Friends- Chhavi Singh Raghuvanshi
Mental health has become something of a joke. Memes with ironic captions along the lines of ‘battling crippling depression and anxiety haha’ are teeming around the Internet, contributing to making…
“We’re Always Here.” – Muskaan Saluja
“The beach in the US.. *EXAMS*. The joke about Samosas my friend told me.. *EXAMS*. *BOARDS, KIDNAPPINGS, CREEPY MAN, EXAAAAAAMS!* The bag of candy I hid from my sister.. *CREEPY…
“Like Sadness Has An Age” – Navya Abbey
They tell me my problems aren’t big enough Because someone has it worse Because I don’t appreciate what I have They tell me, “you’re too young to feel this way.”…
Under The Microscope | Parasyte – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
Look at this badass motherlover Genre: Horror | Action Plot: Earth is invaded by snake-like organisms of unknown origins one night. Thankfully, this doesn’t go where most animes go *cough…
Under The Microscope | MIDDLE EARTH : SHADOW OF MORDOR – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
Summed up in a line: wololo Memorable quote: OCHEDIN VALANNOR! Genre: Action | Beat ‘em Up Online: Only for PS4 / X1; rubbish anyways Open-world? Yes Feels? Nah mate. Platinum…
Is there no escape?- Ananya Grover
Sometimes, you are your own worst enemy. The worst place you can be is in your own head. The biggest wars are those that rage within you. It is all…
Our Mistake – Shalini Mittal
A suicide is all it takes for people to realise that they miss or care for that person. The mere existence of this shows that we don’t care enough. But…
Hidden – Urvi Shukla
Hidden is the thunder, Growling behind my eyes. Hidden is the anger, In my silent cries. Hidden stays the war, Between my heart and mind. Hidden, will it stay forever?…
Conditions of Consideration – Nivedita Kapoor
Conversations about mental health aren’t just about emotions. They are about illnesses too. As much as we try to pretend that all 7.6 billion people in this world are neurotypical,…
A Friend Like You – Khushi Rai Baranwal
I, Khushi Rai Baranwal of class IX have written this for those who can’t express their feelings well. For those, who even after being capable to express themselves can’t do…
Help – Ananya Tomar
I cried & I yelped Maybe you could have helped, Stood beside me made me feel free But instead, you chose to judge, and held on to your grudge Told…
Dilemma In A Nutshell – Prerna Mittal
There was something not quite right about the window. The iron pane was rusting and the glass was cracked. Its arch looked like the curve of a sad face. Its…
Nature: The Greatest Teacher – Prerna Mittal
Water is the elixir of life. It represents the soul of an ideal human, beautifully and artfully. We already know the characteristics and properties of water but have we ever…
Sometimes, Even to Live is an Act of Courage… -Rimjhim Sayana
“If you’re depressed, reach out to someone. And remember, suicide is a permanent solution, to a temporary problem.” – Robin Williams Depression is an illness. Period. It is not just…
Trending | #NetNeutrality – Rajmeet Singh Chandok
In this article, I am going to talk about this new disaster on the internet that is Net Neutrality and by reading this article you will get to know why…
THIS TOO SHALL PASS -Rimjhim Sayana
Do you think ‘I can’t do it.’ ‘I’ll never be able to make it.’ Remember, there were many who thought the same way…but they survived. I want you to know…
The Meaning of Schooling – Ananya Grover
“Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi? Explain his role in the reunification of Italy?” Fifteen-year-old Kyra looks up at the clock staring down at her from the wall. 1:00 am. Oh, well.…
Under The Microscope | Teen Wolf Review – Vaishaant Thakur
Teen Wolf, the hit fictitious “werewolf show” is unlike any other teen show, in fact, it can be and is viewed by teenagers and adults worldwide. The TV show is…
What Exactly Do You Teach Us – Nivedita Kapoor
You tell us to fill pages with notes, But not to fill our hearts with things that we are passionate about. You tell us to understand the word limits for…
Bullying – the bull whose horns are only meant to stab – Mudit Saklani
Bullying is said to be a word for people asserting their power over those weaker to them; pushing them around. It all starts, typically, with this one typical popular kid…
To The Girl Who Bullied Me In School – Avishi Singhania
To the girl who bullied me in school, I sat quietly, When you pulled my hair. I sat quietly, When you tore my notebooks. I sat quietly, When you took…
An ode to Khan Academy – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
Before I start off, you should know something about me. I hate, abso-fruitily-lutely despise the education system in India. I think online sites do a job much better, and I…
Every hour, a student commits suicide in India – Naman Kumar, Tanvi Vijh and Amritaya Ray
In 2015 alone, the number of suicides in India was 8934. Divide that by the number of days, you get 24.48. Divide that by the hours in a day, 1.02.…
Improving Transparency in Schools – Veenayak Mittal
In today’s fast-paced and ultra-competitive world, parents must be able to thoroughly review the various resources provided by these numerous institutions, each of a different nature, in order to select…
An Alternate Perspective: School in Switzerland
From October 4th-13th, Amity International School Noida hosted a delegation of nine Swiss students from a school called Kantonsschule Wettingen in Switzerland. The exchange programme was a wonderful experience for…
Under The Microscope | The Darkness II – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
THE DARKNESS II Summed up in a line: I call this one Mr. Grabbyhands, and this one Mr. Slashyslooshy Memorable quote: We work in the dark to the serve the…
The Object Of Education Is Learning – Vibhuti Bansal
There are many ways of learning; classroom education is just one of them. We learn a great deal on our own, not from printed books. Our life experiences teach us…