Editor’s Note: Life Is What We Make of It!
This morning, as I sat down to write this editorial, my phone lit up with dozens of messages about the “red moon” , a total lunar eclipse where six planets align, just as they did during the epic Mahabharata war. Apparently, today is a powerful day to reset, realign, and reflect. And it got me thinking, what truly needs resetting?
Our minds.
We often talk about decluttering our homes, our closets, even our social feeds. But the real chaos often lives in our own heads. Life, I’ve come to believe, is only as complicated as we make it. We carry stories that no longer serve us, replaying past criticisms like broken records. Someone may have called us a failure once, but we replay that line a hundred times. Why? Our heads are full of stories we’ve been told or have told ourselves. “You’re not good enough,” “You’re too old to try again,” “You’re not qualified.” These phrases, often planted by someone else, are replayed endlessly in our minds until we start believing them. What if today, like the moon, we allowed ourselves to reset?What if we just stopped?
In this issue, our cover star Nandini Gupta, Miss India World, embodies this mindset. Coming from a farming family, she dared to dream beyond boundaries, drawing inspiration from her roots to champion sustainability and grassroots change. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that where you come from doesn’t define how far you can go.
We also spotlight inspiring stories like Luv and Kussh Sinha, twin sons of Shatrughan Sinha, who chose creativity over convention with their art start-up. In Delhi, we explore spaces that have become proudly queer-friendly. Because at the end of the day, we’re all chasing one thing to feel seen, to feel safe, to feel joy. It is a sign that cities, too, are learning to embrace inclusivity.
Our travel stories take you to peaceful sanctuaries like Santani Wellness in Sri Lanka, while our food section dives into playful, summery mango recipes. We’re also excited to bring you exclusive insights from the Met Gala, wellness routines from beauty queens, and interviews with changemakers across the globe.
So, on this powerful day of planetary alignment, maybe it’s time to ask: What are we choosing to carry into tomorrow?
Here’s to new beginnings, lighter thoughts, and stories that remind us of the joy in being fully, unapologetically ourselves. So here’s my pledge today: I will stay calm and joyful no matter what. What’s yours?
Welcome to the latest issue of Hashtag Magazine May it inspire you to reset your thoughts, reclaim your peace, and rewrite your story.
Sinduri Vuppala