Fashion’s visual: A transformational age through the lens of younger generations
For centuries fashion has been the epitome of self-expression, evolving from fitted gowns and tailored suits to more sharp-cut jeans and printed shirts; it has also become a vessel for social change. Years ago people experimented with different patterned clothes and motifs to fit their inner persona, whether that meant rebellion in the form of a darkened maroon jacket and matching with a pair of … Continue reading Fashion’s visual: A transformational age through the lens of younger generations
Metal Music: Your Grandma and your Roman Empire
Black Sabbath, Metallica and Iron Maiden. If you’ve ever been part of a metal music conversation, you know these names are practically sacred. But who established it as a norm and why is nobody getting bored of these same names on repeat already? For they might have mastered the enigma of the algorithm– as to why in a world where people form clusters of opinion … Continue reading Metal Music: Your Grandma and your Roman Empire
Arslan Ash: Overcoming the Struggles of Esports
In the electrifying world of esports there’re quite a few names that resonate like Faker, Simple, Notail and Arslan Ash. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ve probably heard of Arslan Ash, a Tekken prodigy hailing from Pakistan who dominated the scene with his arcade control panel. Arslan has captivated fans globally, proving that dedication can shatter barriers. He has inspired millions of … Continue reading Arslan Ash: Overcoming the Struggles of Esports
You behind the mask (Navigating alienation in a social landscape)
You step into the grounds of what most consider the epitome of education—a socially interconnected abode of learning, known as your college. With every step towards your class, the impassive onlooker waving at you shapeshifts into a… friend? Yeah, friend. The sigh stuck in your throat oozes to get out as you gulp the uneasiness in and wave back with an enthusiastic “hey, wassup!” Soon, … Continue reading You behind the mask (Navigating alienation in a social landscape)
Consciousness: Is Your Brain a Quantum Computer, Is the Universe Having a Midlife Crisis, and Why Shouldn’t You Hate a Cockroach?
Is our existence truly a physical phenomenon or just a form of energy? Are we existing in multiple states, dead or alive, in the tapestry of quantum superposition? Are we even real? Is time the fourth dimension? Most certainly, one can never run out of questions that will give you an existential crisis disconcerting enough to keep you awake at night. However, there is one … Continue reading Consciousness: Is Your Brain a Quantum Computer, Is the Universe Having a Midlife Crisis, and Why Shouldn’t You Hate a Cockroach?
The Palette of Life: Colours unseen, moments unspoken
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
The Intricate Art of Etiquette: A South Asian Perspective
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
To Love is to Suffer
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
Is academic comeback just a myth?
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?
Fallin’ for a Season That Barely Exists
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