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Trigger Warning: The following article contains elements of anxiety and depression. Readers’ discretion is advised. He covers his eyes with a sleep mask, lies on the bed, lights go out, and some calming music comes on. And soon, it… Continue Reading →
Feb 4th, 2028 “A creative professional? What are you, nuts?” Pa says. Okay, they don’t know I’m here. “What he wants to become is HIS choice, Madhav,” Ma interjects. “What is wrong with you, Rani?” Pa says, frustrated. “Look at… Continue Reading →
As we all somehow managed to make it past one of the most bizarre years of our lives, we all looked forward to 2021, hoping to abandon all things dreadful. Ironically enough, six days into the new year, what we… Continue Reading →
I never really had a definite answer to the question, “Who is your greatest role model?” It was always confusing for me because I had never been so inclined to anyone’s story. But then there was Ms Harris. As I… Continue Reading →
If you think you never have enough clothes, think again. 2700 liters of water is required to make one cotton t-shirt; that’s the amount of water an average person drinks in about two and a half years. Out of the… Continue Reading →
“There is light at the end of the tunnel” is what we all have been telling ourselves since the outbreak of Covid-19. Making a comeback in the history of pandemics, Covid-19 dominated the year 2020. With the vaccine rolling out,… Continue Reading →
Do you want quick and easy money? I’ll tell you a great way to get big bucks. Things you’ll need: A banana Duct tape Steps to follow: Search for a clean wall Affix the banana to the wall using the… Continue Reading →
[Trigger Warning] The following reading contains potentially distressing information about murders, violence, and brutality in relation to Nazi practices. Reader discretion is advised. Have you heard of me? Of course, you haven’t. I am neither a Jew who survived… Continue Reading →
“Why do the Yankees always win? The other team can’t stop looking at the pinstripes.” The famous quote by Frank William Abagnale Jr., one of the popular con-men specialized in impersonation and forgery, can definitely be taken as the basis… Continue Reading →
Picture a person going through a great deal of misery and sorrow because of some certain terrible circumstances they are in. What expression did you picture this person in? The majoritarian guess would probably be a sad and unhappy face…. Continue Reading →
“Why does Caesar get to stomp around like a giant while the rest of us try not to get smushed under his big feet? What’s so great about Caesar, huh? Brutus is just as cute as Caesar. Brutus is just… Continue Reading →
What’s wrong with the title? Has there been a mistake or has the writer gone crazy? Would you believe me if I tell you that nothing is wrong at all? Here’s the trick-Replace each letter of the title with its… Continue Reading →
In a world of change, the only thing constant is the effort to make a difference. While we all desire to be our finest selves, the path to being better is a rocky road. There are some days where we… Continue Reading →
What is common to a mullet-wielding, neon-donning 1980s American teenager and their Persian contemporary living in obscurity, confined in the clutches of Ayatollah Khomeini’s reign? Hint: it starts with ‘rock’ and ends with ‘music’. In 1979, at the heels of… Continue Reading →
To most, the color purple is just like another color and holds no special significance, other than to be one’s favorite color. It is a simple color resulting in a beautiful blend of red and blue colors. But in reality,… Continue Reading →
Love is unconditional. It’s received and given in many forms, but it’s said that the truest of love is when it’s without any limitations. A love for caring about others without demanding much for yourself. The love of acceptance and… Continue Reading →
I’ve grown up reading great things about Kashmir’s beauty. In one of my textbooks, it’s also called “The Heaven on Earth” or in the local dialect, “Dharti ka swarg Kashmir.” From the icy mountain slopes to the lush green plains… Continue Reading →
In any medium, there will always be a piece of work that will usher in a new age. It doesn’t have to be great; it doesn’t have to be good; it just has to be different. Something that can change… Continue Reading →
