Raw And Real with Sakshi

  Part 1: When I Was Thirteen Some chapters of our lives end years ago, but the memories stay with us much longer than we expect. When I look back at my teenage years, I often wonder how much a person can change without even realizing it. Sometimes, I think about the girl I was before everything became complicated. I remember being a good student, someone who took her studies seriously and had a different kind of focus. I was not perfect, but I had a direction. I had dreams, and I had no idea that a few years of my life would become something I would continue thinking about even after so much time had passed. My story begins when I was around thirteen years old. At that age, I was still learning about the world. I did not understand people, relationships, or emotions as deeply as I thought I did. Like many teenagers, I wanted to fit in. I wanted to be part of conversations, to understand what other people were experiencing, and to feel that I was not different from everyone around ...

Panic Attack: When Your Body Sounds an Alarm Without Any Real Danger Imagine you're sitting quietly, watching a movie, working in your office, shopping at the mall, or even sleeping peacefully. Everything seems normal. Then, within seconds, something changes. Your heart begins to pound so hard that you can hear it. Your chest feels tight. Your breathing becomes fast and difficult. Your hands start trembling. You feel dizzy, sweaty, and disconnected from everything around you. One frightening thought races through your mind: "Am I having a heart attack?" Many people who experience a panic attack for the first time believe they are dying. They rush to the emergency room, convinced that something terrible is happening. But after medical tests, doctors often deliver unexpected news: "Your heart is healthy. What you experienced was a panic attack." Although panic attacks are not life-threatening, they can feel incredibly real and frightening. The good news is that un...

  From “Why did you say that to me?” to bloodshed — the frightening rise of ego-driven crime in India Introduction: India Is Facing More Than a Crime Problem Every few days, another shocking headline appears. A man kills over a parking dispute. A teenager is beaten to death after an argument. A husband murders in rage because his authority was challenged. A road rage fight turns fatal. A neighborhood argument ends with someone never returning home. And when you look deeper into many of these cases, one thing becomes disturbingly common: the trigger was small, but the ego was huge . A sentence. A taunt. A public insult. A refusal to apologize. A challenge to someone’s “respect.” That was enough. This is what makes the rise of such crimes in India so terrifying. We are not only seeing violence caused by greed, organized crime, or long-standing revenge. We are seeing ordinary disagreements turn into murders because someone’s ego could not handle being hurt . And that r...

 Over the past few decades, society has undergone significant changes in how men and women live, work, and build relationships. One of the most notable developments has been the rise of personal and financial independence, particularly among women. With greater access to education, career opportunities, and economic freedom, traditional relationship dynamics have evolved in many ways. This shift has sparked an ongoing debate: Has modern independence strengthened relationships, or has it created new challenges for both men and women? The Rise of Independence Historically, many relationships were built around clearly defined roles. In numerous cultures, men were expected to provide financially, while women often took primary responsibility for managing the household and raising children. Today, those roles are far more flexible. Women are increasingly pursuing higher education, building successful careers, and achieving financial security. At the same time, men are becoming more invo...

There comes a strange stage in life that no one really prepares you for. It’s the stage where you finally have everything you once prayed for. The goals you worked hard for . The small wins that turned into big achievements. The life you imagined during your difficult days. From the outside, everything looks perfect. But inside… something feels missing. And the worst part? You don’t even know what it is. The Confusing Kind of Emptiness You wake up, go through your routine, talk to people, maybe even smile and laugh. But deep down, there’s this quiet feeling that never leaves. It’s not sadness exactly. It’s not failure either. It’s more like… emptiness . Like something inside you is waiting for a meaning you can’t quite find. And you start asking yourself questions you never thought you would: “Why am I not happy?” “Is this all there is?” “What am I missing?” Maybe It’s Not Things… Maybe It’s You We spend so much of our lives chasing things. Better marks. Better...

The Sudden Rise of Temples: Bhakti, Belonging, or Just a Social Media Trend? Last Sunday morning, I stood barefoot in a long queue outside a temple I had visited many times before. The bells rang as usual, the priest chanted the same mantras, and the smell of incense floated in the air. Yet something felt different. People weren’t just praying. They were recording. Phones were raised higher than folded hands. Some whispered prayers, others whispered captions. A few adjusted camera angles before stepping inside. One girl asked her friend, “Wait, take the video again—slow motion this time.” As I finally reached the sanctum, a question quietly settled in my mind: Is this sudden wave of temple visits real bhakti, or is it just another trend born on social media? This question isn’t meant to judge. It’s meant to understand. Because something has clearly changed. A Noticeable Shift Everywhere Over the past year, temples across India have seen a dramatic rise in footfall—especially...