Karina Pandya

There’s something quite powerful and enriching about stepping into Jindal Nature Cure Institute. It’s when the noise of the city fades and is replaced by the rustling leaves of nature, bird sounds and the earthly scent of fresh soil.   What’s truly special about this specific area is not the treatments but the farm itself.   When Healing Begins in the Soil   Known to be a completely organic farm, Jindal’s entire food stock is grown in the organic farm that it houses. It is spread across the lush greenery, and it is here that the vegetables and fruits are sourced and picked.   They are harvested fresh under the sun. Imagine starting your day walking under the sun that you walk upon. You walk upon the land growing papayas, leafy greens, and cucumbers, which haven’t even seen a refrigerator or even chemicals.   It follows the simple philosophy – what grows naturally heals naturally.   These foods have a noticeable difference from others – they taste ...

When I was in my twenties, standing in the middle of early adulthood, life seemed to revolve around one thing — climbing the corporate ladder. Everything was measured through the lens of growth, and growth meant performance. How well I did in my job, how much responsibility I could handle, how quickly I could move forward. I believed that in a few years I would arrive at some imagined destination. If I worked harder, handled more tasks, accepted greater responsibility, surely everything would fall into place. But the ladder kept rising. Each time I climbed a rung, another appeared above it. Job titles improved. Salaries increased. Promotions came along the way. Yet somewhere within that constant upward movement, a question quietly formed in my mind: Is this what growth really is — just performing? Everything seemed to demand proof. Every step forward had to be earned. Of course, consistency and practice sharpened my skills. Over time, performance improved almost automatically. But I st...

  Held every two years, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup , India has the highest victory percentage in T20 World Cups. Having won the Men's T20 World Cup three times, India is the most successful team, with victories in the inaugural tournament in 2007, and recently in 2024 and yesterday (2026), the latter two being consecutive wins, a first in T20 World Cup history. They also finished as runners-up in 2014.     The 2026 victory made history as India became the first team to win T20 World Cups consecutively. With depth in bowling and batting, India was able to handle high-pressure knockouts and brilliant wickets. This victory has even cemented India as one of the greatest teams in the history of the tournament.    Filled with exciting moments, there were also a few moments which stood out in yesterday’s match in favour of India’s victory. This match between the Indian national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team displayed how momentum in ...

Sometimes the most profound life lessons don’t come from books, lectures or even long conversations. Sometimes they come from four quiet, whiskered companions who wander with you around the house with soft paws and curious eyes. When I first started writing what eventually became Purrfectly Ridiculous Tales, I thought I was writing about life. I didn’t plan to write about cats at all or mix them with fiction. However, the daily amusements that I had with these four bundles of joy soon seeped in.    Cats may not speak our language, but they have a remarkable way of teaching us how to live.   Mini: The Lesson of Grace and Boundaries    Mini carries herself like feline royalty. Every movement is deliberate, well thought out, and every glance is thoughtful. She reminds us that dignity is not about pride but is about knowing your worth, and she surely knew her worth!   She taught me that it is perfectly normal to set boundaries. She accepts affection only when s...

For many people, reading has always been an activity of joy and pursuing a hobby – entertaining oneself – devouring books of one author after another. An intellectually stimulating activity that is often inspiring and relaxing has quickly become a difficult task. Stories, ideas and knowledge of all sorts interest me, but reading itself is often difficult for me. Words flow very easily in my mind and on paper, but when it comes back to reading what I wrote, it feels heavy.  Sentences that once seemed effortless suddenly appear dense and exhausting. Paragraphs blur together. My mind wanders somewhere else long before my eyes reach the end of the page. Sometimes the experience of just reading can be overwhelming and frustrating.  Recently, I bought two books –  Happiness  by Danielle Steel and  A Quiver Full of Arrows  by Jeffrey Archer. I began reading both these books, knowing how restless my mind was; how easily it would slip away. As I ...

  Growing up always felt like we were moving toward a destination. From the time we were young, we attached timelines to our dreams —   by 20 this will happen, by 30 that will fall into place.   We believed life would “arrive” at some specific milestone. But now, as I turn 40, I realize something different. This isn’t about arriving at a destination. It isn’t about reaching a place. It’s about arriving at myself. Turning 40 feels less like crossing a finish line and more like stepping into clarity — a maturity of understanding who I am, what I stand for, and where I am intentionally choosing to go. They say 40 is a landmark year, and yes, I believe that wholeheartedly. Not because of the number alone, but because of the years behind it — the two decades of experience, mistakes, lessons, risks, reinventions, quiet growth, and resilience that have shaped me. This is not an ending. This is a beginning — the beginning of my most intentional decade yet. The 40s are not heavy, ...

  Recently, on 19th February 2026 — exactly one week before I turn forty — I had the opportunity to share my journey and insights about pursuing a career in writing with undergraduate literature students at the prestigious IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The topic was deeply personal to me:  The Realities of Building a Career in Writing. Scheduled for a one-hour afternoon session, I arrived prepared with carefully designed PowerPoint presentations, thoughtfully drafted handouts, and a sincere intention to ensure the students left  with something meaningful. I didn’t want it to be just another lecture. I wanted it to be a conversation that lingered on in their minds. That was meaningful. As I entered the room, I was greeted by around thirty bright, eager faces,  young minds filled with curiosity, ambition, and perhaps a little uncertainty. Their energy was infectious. In that moment, I knew this wasn’t about impressing them. It was about being honest w...