As a child, the concept of colors felt pretty simple – green was the grass, blue was the sky. My world was painted in primary colors – bold, simple and uncomplicated. Red was the rage when I didn’t get what I wanted, blue the calm of bedtime stories and yellow the warmth of my mom’s hug. I saw life through a pair of rose tinted … Continue reading The Palette of Life: Colours unseen, moments unspoken
As the youngest daughter of a desi family, whenever a guest tries to give me money, I struggle with knowing how many times I need to say, ‘Nahi nahi, ye takaluf na karein,’ before it’s actually okay for me to accept the cash note. To be fair, if social etiquette weren’t a thing, I’d GLADLY accept the money without refusing at all, because who doesn’t … Continue reading The Intricate Art of Etiquette: A South Asian Perspective
Love, the most celebrated of human emotions, is often painted as a beautiful, transcendent experience. A force that unites souls, promises fulfilment, belonging, and purpose. Whether in romanticised tales of star-crossed lovers, or the intimate bond of family and friendship, love is viewed as the ultimate expression of human experience—something that elevates and completes us, offering both comfort and wonder. But what exactly is love? … Continue reading To Love is to Suffer
Like Fawkes the phoenix from Harry Potter, ever so gracefully emerging to life from his own ashes, every A-level student fantasizes about their very own rebirth, a renewed chance at what’s infamously “the most academically challenging phase.” Often times, this rebirth comes in the form of the rather notorious: Academic Comeback. So buckle in and cue “Give me some sunshine” on your headphones, while I … Continue reading Is academic comeback just a myth?
With November starting, a slight glimpse of hope follows in the form of fall. Ah, fall is truly the most unrepresented season in our country, mostly due to it not existing, but despite that, it’s like the best thing ever. Now imagine it’s summer… Ew, and doing any basic task requires enough effort that even A-level physics starts seeming easier; at that point, you simply … Continue reading Fallin’ for a Season That Barely Exists
When you think of animation that transcends mere entertainment, invoking a sense of wonder and nostalgia, where you just get that feeling, that feeling, you remember what it’s like to be five years old, one name stands above the rest: Studio Ghibli. This Japanese animation studio, founded in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has created some of the most beloved animated films … Continue reading Studio Ghibli: Remembering what it’s like to wonder
After an exhausting three-hour jeep ride, we arrived at the base camp. Refreshed, we found ourselves compelled to take horses for the journey ahead after the locals declared it impossible to reach our destination without them. We reluctantly accepted the necessity of horses, feeling it was a blow to our fledgling hiking reputations. As I mounted the horse, fear washed over me. Naturally, I trusted … Continue reading Horse-riding: From Fear To Fascination
Kendrick and Drake. Two names which have completely taken control over the music scene with their intense, borderline petty, rivalry. Now I’m sure you’re wondering where this beef spawned from. Two months ago, there was barely any mention of grievances between the two and all of a sudden, they’re throwing egregious accusations at each other? Well, this rap battle has been brewing behind the scenes … Continue reading Verses and Vendettas: Kendrick vs. Drake
It was only some weeks ago, when summer break had finally begun, that I’d decided to search up live performances of Hamlet. Although my Literature teacher had been emphasising since the very first day that Shakespeare—or any other playwright for that matter—did not intend for plays to be studied in a classroom, rather experienced through a performance on stage, I knew that a youtube video … Continue reading I Want to Die with My Boots On: A Tribute to Zia Mohyeddin.
As the college year finally comes to a close, it makes you wonder, it’s time, isn’t it? Time for what, you may ask. The most dreaded moment for any college junior who likes their seniors. It is the arrival of the much-dreaded yet anticipated farewell… Well, it’s not quite the time for goodbyes just yet, but it sure feels like it. For most people, this … Continue reading Goodbyes and Guidebooks: Navigating the Bittersweet End of College Life
