Still Becoming for young minds What’s on
your mind?

Conversations. Reflections. Community.

Life isn’t always easy.You don’t have to
figure it out alone.

A warm space for young people to pause, listen, share, and find their way forward.

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The Young Mind Podcast

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Brewed Fridays

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What’s on your mind?

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Resilient Compass

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A Conversation

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Latest episode

Loneliness & The Art of Not Losing Your Shit

Life isn’t on hold. You are.

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Voice of the Week

“I feel like everyone else knows where they are going. I am still trying to understand where I belong.”

Shared by a young person

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Soft launch updates

What’s Happening This Month

A few active ways to listen, join, reflect, or take the next step.

Podcast

Latest Podcast Episode

Listen to the latest conversation from The Young Mind.

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Programme

Resilient Compass

Applications are open for upcoming cohorts.

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300+ Young people connected through conversations
50+ Young people interested in Resilient Compass
11 Sponsored seats already supported
12 Maximum participants in each North of Noise residency

Registrations open

Resilient Compass

Starting July 2026. A guided programme for young people who want to build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and a steadier way forward.

First cohort full 10 seats remaining for the second July cohort July 2026 start Contribution: Rs 12,000 Register now
  • 90-minute guided sessions, twice a week for 5 weeks
  • Includes a workbook for reflection and practice
  • 3 private sessions with each participant: before, midway, and after the programme
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Recently completed

North of Noise

In May 2026, a group of young adults gathered in Landour to step away from everyday pressure and spend a few days reflecting, connecting, and simply being present.

Recently conducted • Landour • May 2026

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Voices from young people

I thought I was the only one who felt this way.21, Mumbai
I’m 23 and still don’t know what I’m doing with my life.23, Pune
Brewed Fridays changed the way I think about myself.24, Delhi
I finally found a space where I can just be myself.22, Bangalore
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Brewed Fridays

Grab your coffee. Come as you are.

Brewed Fridays is a small online conversation space for young people to talk about life without judgement, performance, or pressure.

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What’s on
your mind today?

Share a thought, a question, a struggle, or a win. It can be anonymous. I read every message personally.

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Books & stories for the journey.

Fiction and reflections about growing up, silence, belonging, resilience, identity, relationships and finding your way.

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The Two Sides of Fifteen book cover

The Two Sides of Fifteen

The City and the Silence book cover

The City and the Silence

Book a Conversation

Sometimes it helps to talk.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about the future, navigating a difficult situation, or simply looking for a space to reflect, you are welcome to book a one-on-one conversation with Himadri.

These conversations are designed to provide support, perspective, and a safe space to explore what is on your mind.

Sessions are conducted online and scheduled in advance.

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Himadri Sekhar De

About Himadri

Hi, I’m Himadri.

I write, host conversations, create reflective spaces, and work with young people as they try to make sense of life, pressure, loneliness and growth.

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