In today's hyper-connected world, social media platforms can be both a source of inspiration and a breeding ground for negativity. From FOMO to Body Dysmorphia, social media has come with its own set of challenges posing a high risk to our mental health well-being. In this video, Psychotherapist and trainer - Dr. Arvinder J. Singh (Director, Ashoka Centre for Well-Being) in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor explains how the social media is impacting our mental health and how one can save oneself from the varied challenges arising to our mental health. Our expert guest shares her perspectives and personal experiences, shedding light on the importance of setting boundaries, cultivating self-awareness, and prioritizing self-care in the digital age.
19 April,2024 07:04 PM IST
Satish Kaushik's last film 'Kaagaz 2' is all set to hit the theatres on March 1. The film deals with an important social issue that resonates with a vast majority. Ahead of the theatrical release of the film, the film's cast including Anupam Kher, Smriti Kalra, and Darshan Kumar along with producer Ganesh Jain speak exclusively to mid-day.com about the social evil addressed in the film, their memories of Satish Kaushik, social media and the impact of cinema
26 February,2024 02:08 PM IST
In an exclusive conversation with Mid-day.com, actor Vikrant Massey talks about why 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is one of the most important films to come out this year. He plays a civil services aspirant in the film inspired by true events. The Mirzapur star also talked about being socially awkward and social media shy, and the price he has to pay for it as a member of the film industry in today’s day and age. Vikrant also shared that he has certain stories that he wants to tell, and is waiting for the right time. Watch the full interview for more.
27 October,2023 03:24 PM IST
India-Canada diplomatic relations after Canadian PM Trudeau’s allegation against India have reached an all-time low. Trudeau claimed of having “credible allegations of potential link between agents of India in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar”. While addressing an event in Delhi, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti spoke up on the Nijjar row. Garcetti said that Canada is a dear friend and United States deeply cares for Canada just as it cares for India. Speaking on India-US relations after Trudeau’s allegation Garcetti said, “These moments don't define our relationship, but they certainly can slow down progress”. Thereafter, speaking on the criminal investigation of Nijjar’s murder case Garcetti said that he is not going to tell leaders of both countries what to do. Earlier today, India issued a travel advisory and urged its citizens in Canada to “exercise utmost caution” for those who contemplating travel. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, for whom Trudeau is raising his voice, was a designated terrorist of Khalistan Tiger Force. Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023.
21 September,2023 11:28 AM IST
The term of the municipal house ended on March 7, 2022. Since then, Mumbai has been governed by an administrator in the absence of corporators. Are civic councillors really the crucial link between the administration and the people. Do citizens even need them in the era of social media and helplines?Mid-day asks various stakeholders - including citizens, town planners, experts, activists, ALMs and former corporators. Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables is a series of discussions held with a panel of experts from across industries to discuss the current affairs and the future plans of the city.
07 August,2023 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai
Influencer Manisha Rani has entered the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house on Saturday. Watch her get into a candid chat about why she believes she has so many followers, her interest in dance, Salman Khan taking over this season and much more. #biggbossottseason2 #manisharani #socialmediainfluencers #salmankhan #entertainment
19 June,2023 11:06 AM IST
Influencer Manisha Rani has entered the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house on Saturday. Watch her get into a candid chat about why she believes she has so many followers, her interest in dance, Salman Khan taking over this season and much more.
18 June,2023 12:06 AM IST | Mumbai
Almost a decade after Jiah Khan's death by suicide, a special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted Sooraj Pancholi, who was Jiah's boyfriend and accused of abetting her for suicide. Pancholi's mother, Zarina Wahab, was also seen accompanying him in the Mumbai court. Pancholi was arrested in the case in June 2013 and released on bail in July 2013. Soon after a huge court relief, actor Sooraj Pancholi reacted on Instagram. Jiah's mother Rabia Khan, a key prosecution witness in the case, had told the court that she believed it to be a case of murder and not suicide. Reacting to the verdict, she reiterated that her daughter was killed and said she will approach the high court.
28 April,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Ahead of his show, Navin Noronha, one of India’s first openly gay comedians, shares top three myths that he realised about the LGBTQiA+ community over the years. Watch him perform The Good Child in Mumbai on April 7 and 8.
26 March,2023 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Ahead of his show, Navin Noronha, one of India’s first openly gay comedians, shares top three myths that he realised about the LGBTQiA+ community over the years. Watch him perform The Good Child in Mumbai on April 7 and 8.
26 March,2023 02:00 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
