A March to Queendom
International Women's Day may have passed a few weeks ago and Mother’s Day went by a few days back, but our love and admiration for these empowering humans continues to grow every day. Despite being exhausted from working with no
Journey – Poetry
The following poem is a representation of life and its trials. Moreover, it mimics the expedition of the game ‘Journey’ and the many stages it depicts within. From the open sands to the enclosed plains of blue, life is an
2020 – Poetry
2020 was indeed a little messy. It left the majority of us shattered and in a state of distress – perhaps by dealing with the loss of someone close, or losing your job over the pandemic. While for some, it
Much Ado About Karak
Every culture has a staple dish or item that is synonymous with its identity as a group. Egyptians with their falafels, Greeks with their stuffed vegetables and the French with their oh-so-buttery croissants. It’s fascinating how these dishes begin to take a
Is your blue the same as my blue?
I have caught myself several times wondering, where have the everyday things we see and use get their names from? Who thought of them and how were their names decided? I frequently think to myself, do we all perceive the same colours in
Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun
Why is Japan called Japan, when its official name in Japanese is ‘Nippon or Nihon’ (in Japanese: ‘日本’)? In other languages as well, its name varies. ‘Japon’ in French, ‘Giappone’ in Italian, ‘Yaponiya’ in Russian, 일본 (Il-bon) in Korean, and 日本 (Rìběn) in Chinese. All
Creative perfectionism – The villain in every artist’s story
The life of a creator is mysterious. As an audience, we rarely ever know what goes on behind the scenes of creating art whether it is writing a script, designing a website, or sketching buildings. Our vision is pigeonholed by the
The Entertainment Industry: Is it a man’s world?
Ideally, we all would desire to live in a world where we have the same opportunities and reside in a community where gender diversity and equality are viewed as central values. The entertainment industry is powerful in reflecting and shaping the
Purpose – Poetry
“Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”― Roy T. Bennett, the Light in the Heart With this inspiring quote, let