Cultural Reflections: Words That Shaped 2025

Words are not simply tools of expression; they are also indicators of the times we live in. They remind us of what matters to us, what we aspire for and what creates a sense of fear and apprehension. 

Words as mirrors

The word of the year like any other mirror could reflect a challenge or an opportunity, it is up to us.

A celebration of words

As the session ended I think apart from us, the audience too realized that differences in cultures and traditions enhance life’s experience, and the binding force is the river of Indianness that flows amongst all of us.

Struggling to write…

Words are my friends, my refuge and my constant engagement. As long as they swirl in my head, pushing me to write, I feel alive and alert.