Hridya Sharma
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Finding Peace_ 12 Reminders for Year-End Reflection
It is that time of the year again when everyone posts how truly they have accomplished feats of success, competence, grit and determination. How magnificently their vision boards have manifested in the brilliance of their alluring existence! While it is a celebratory feat for all those who had a year that was filled with love and light, it is important to remember that the life projected on social media is the highlight of someone’s best days in the entirety of their existence. It is amazing for someone to put themselves out there and post their joy for life on their platform, but in the world where comparison is so normalised, I hope you remember life does not need to be aesthetically pleasing and swoon-worthy for it to be called a perfect life.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Motivation
The Evolution of Women’s Stories in Indian Cinema Today
Film and cinema are widely used mass media that greatly impact perceptions, sway opinions, and uphold established cultural norms. By constructing an alternate reality, they provide audiences all over the world with entertainment and a means of escape from daily life. Furthermore, movies can change people's perspectives and contribute to the development of new social, cultural, and political ideals. Indian cinema has long played an important role in Indian culture, influencing both society and people's lives in different ways. Movies have a direct and indirect impact on people's speech, social behaviour, and fashion choices. From classic mythological films to "Bollywoodized" versions of popular Hollywood productions, Indian cinema has changed over time. Indian cinema started to take a more politically and socially conscious stance in the 1970s.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
Why Do We Love Morally Grey Characters?
In films and television series, do you ever find yourself supporting the antagonist? You know, the morally ambiguous characters who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad? They are extremely fascinating because they are the ones who fall in the middle. We all have a soft spot for them, let's face it. You're sick of categorizing characters as heroes or villains. That's precisely why grey characters were created, and their popularity has skyrocketed. But have you ever wondered why we find these fictional characters so appealing? We will examine these grey characters' specifics as well as the psychology of why people like them in this article.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
The Reality of Fame: Lessons from Blake Lively's Journey
Over the past century, Hollywood has evolved from a hub for trailblazing women to a male-dominated industry. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed its misogynistic practices, it must address gender inequality. The existing system feeds a cycle of female exclusion and cultivates a toxic culture. In their lawsuit, Blake Lively claims that Justin Baldoni, the actor-director, acted improperly and made disparaging remarks about their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. It was an 80-page complaint that was first believed to be a public relations tactic to promote the movie. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed Hollywood's misogynistic practices, the industry needs to address gender inequality. By exposing misogynistic people and promoting women on and off screen, Hollywood can overcome its lengthy history of discrimination and alienation of women. Let's use Blake Lively's recent accusations to consider the subtleties of a toxic workplace and Hollywood's attitude toward women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Geeks
An ode to my journey
Remember the times when we would yearn for certain things and beings to foster their being into our lives, where what we wanted was so far-fetched, dreams that we found so unfathomable to forge their breaths in our lives? It is wondrous and almost astonishing how existence in the most unimaginable ways, how we fathom that something we can never live without, life always turns out for the better when we let go of what no longer serves us, of what we can no longer control or any experience, person, entity or situation that we outgrow in our existential being.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Understanding The Relationship Between Psychoneuroimmunology and Childhood Trauma : Why It Matters
Childhood psychosocial stressors can impact the development of the immune system, which can then affect the development of the brain and its long-term functioning due to the two-way relationship between the immune system and the brain. Psychoneuroimmunology of early-life stress can provide a novel framework for comprehending and treating psychopathology associated with childhood trauma, based on observational human studies and experimental animal models. Remarkably, several incidents involved once-healthy people who became mentally ill despite not having any physical injuries—the so-called "railway spine."
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
Through the lens of my journey as a writer
Remember the times when we would yearn for certain things and beings to foster their being into our lives, where what we wanted was so far-fetched, dreams that we found so unfathomable to forge their breaths in our lives? It is wondrous and almost astonishing how existence in the most unimaginable ways, how we fathom that something we can never live without, life always turns out for the better when we let go of what no longer serves us, of what we can no longer control or any experience, person, entity or situation that we outgrow in our existential being.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Writers
The sheer challenges faced by men due to unrealistic beauty standards
The idealized ideal of the sculpted male shape has hardly ever represented the body of the typical man worldwide. According to a fashion model Ben James: "I hope the industry is enhanced by utilising various body shapes in previously unheard-of ways. Conversations about bodies often centre around women and those assigned a female gender at birth. These discussions frequently involve criticism, objectification, and judgment. The reality is, it’s deeply troubling. Women should be free to live without such scrutiny.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Men
Comfort Women: The Silence and Strength of Their Stories. Content Warning.
The details of their enslavement remain painful and controversial in Japan and the former occupied countries, despite the fact that the first women were forced into sexual slavery for Imperial Japan nearly a century ago. The subjugation of women is not well documented; only a small percentage of "comfort women" survived the war, with an estimated 90% of them dying. Despite having existed in the Japanese military since 1932, military brothels gained significant traction after the Rape of Nanking, one of the most well-known incidents in imperial Japan's campaign.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in History
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks How I wish life were filled with glory and love, tales of how we succeed in every aspect of our life, emerging victorious in battles filled with animosity and sadness. Every mortal being experiences seasons of rise and fall, of light and dark, of pain and purpose, and defeat and victory.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Analyzing the national crisis's rips and fissures on the South Korean Wave
From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is on high alert regarding the ramifications. The recent political crisis in South Korea has led to a wave of cancellations, understandably causing anxiety among travelers.It is disheartening to see how the brief imposition of martial law has affected the travel and tourism sector, which generated 84.7 trillion won ($59.1 billion) in 2023—around 3.8% of the nation's GDP. The industry, that has braved many storms, is now marred by valid safety concerns that would have an impact on people's plans to visit and experience the beauty of South Korea.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in FYI
Hidden by Capitalism and Patriarchy: Recognizing the Historical Craftsmanship Contributions of Women
The gender pay gap is expanding, and women earn less than men, especially during the pandemic. Fewer women hold high-paying leadership positions, and many work in lower-paying jobs. Traditionally, women's work has been undervalued, leading to unequal pay for similar jobs, and this problem persists. In the textile industry, women often face economic challenges, as their work is seen as ‘unskilled.’ This article examines the attitudes and systems that keep these issues in place, ultimately harming women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
