We’re all familiar with the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, be it The Great Wall of China or the magnificent Eiffel Tower. However, in observation of my fellow Earthlings, I’ve come across far more wonders that the rest of the world seems to be missing out on. These wonders arise not out of the monumental achievements of hard labor, but out of a cultural and … Continue reading A Series of Unfortunate Ideals: The Three Wonders of the World.

As promised, I am back with yet another article on some precious meme songs that this world just needs to know about. This time around, while we will be looking at a fewer number of songs, we will be going more in-depth to fully understand where they originated from and why they hold so much importance to me and people all over the world. Just … Continue reading Do You Know Your Meme Songs? (Part 2)

Proof that A-Level is an anime in some alternate universe: you have no idea what’s coming for you and the plot twists will make you cry. There is no meme here, just distant cries of our suffering comrades accompanied by some suitable background music. Add a shade more of exaggerated drama, some generic tropes, and throw in a lot of quirky people, and you would … Continue reading A-level: The Anime

DISCLAIMER: it would be wise to keep a box of tissues next to you as you read this. Apologies in advance. What started off as a casual conversation evolved into a friendship, a friendship that evolved into something special. In this short span of time that we have known each other, all of you have left an unforgettable impression upon us, and it truly is … Continue reading A Tribute To The A2’s

Trigger Warning! According to Merriam-Webster, the literal meaning of bullying is ‘the abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone strong or more powerful.’ According to statistics, approximately 160,000 teens have skipped school because of bullying. There could be various reasons as to why this may happen; firstly, stating the obvious: bullying might be so extreme that students may not have the mental capacity to … Continue reading Social Awareness regarding bullying: What can be done

Disclaimer: The ideas and perspectives implied in this article are derived from personal and academic experiences, as well as things I have studied in the past. I do not claim to be objectively right, since my knowledge can never be absolutely adequate. We have all either held or heard certain notions, or seen them commonly put into action; whether it be on social media, in … Continue reading 3 Common Notions That Will Slowly Ruin You

I have often referred to myself as ‘an avid reveller in the MUN Circuit’, especially in interviews or volunteer applications, and other such platforms where we are made to slave away in the prospect of building portfolios, following the formula we’re told is essential for any of us to get somewhere in life. The substantiation for this claim comes, of course, from a fair amount … Continue reading An Honest How To MUN Guide

Enter the world of Modus Operandi; from cult leaders to church conspiracies, making this category was perhaps one of the most memorable experiences of our A-Level journey. Putting aside the often disconcerting amount of workload the nuances of Modus Operandi demanded, the making of this category was quite thrilling: the bloopers, the bullying, the cast interviews and dramatics, and more, all contributed to the creation … Continue reading An Insider Look Into the Workings of Modus Operandi

A rather convenient answer to the repression of women lies within the length of this one phrase: ‘aisi aurat ke saath to yehi hona chahiye tha’. It is such a skillful shift in narratives, that has been focusing, and continues to focus, on the regulation of women by the advocates of historic patriarchal structures. The consistent use of the aforementioned set of words to any … Continue reading Terrors of a Caged Mind: The Controversy Surrounding Aurat March

You would be blatantly lying if you profess to not have found the idea of masquerade balls in movies enticing. It would be an even bigger lie if all the girls reading this, who used to watch barbie movies, claim they have never wished for a mask themed function at their schools. Well hail my dear barbies, your wish has finally been accepted! You can … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Wearing Masks