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Serendipity

Wake me up every morning as dawn becomes a new day.
31 October 2024, 10:18 AM

A trip to the Midwest

From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.
31 October 2024, 10:04 AM

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.
31 October 2024, 09:27 AM

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
8 October 2024, 12:01 PM

Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained

The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.
26 September 2024, 02:00 AM

EXO Baekhyun's Hello, World is one of his best releases to date

The main vocalist of EXO, renowned for his belts and runs, has made it clear yet again that he's truly an artist to be celebrated.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

Looking after your mental health during gap year

For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.
30 August 2024, 07:04 AM

I heard they are changing the dictionary

I heard they are changing the dictionary.
24 August 2024, 17:46 PM

When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution

When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows
24 August 2024, 17:42 PM

Growing up and navigating life with speech disorders

Speech disorders, such as stutters are seen from a young age. Young people with this kind of unique challenges face difficulties to express themselves clearly.
22 August 2024, 10:40 AM

Did You Know? - August

On this month's 'Did you Know', we explain what interim governments are.
22 August 2024, 00:00 AM

The desperate need for a nuanced narrative of history in NCTB textbooks

Through discourse and perception, these unknown tales of history continue to haunt us even today.
22 August 2024, 00:00 AM

How to get yourself to read (and finish) a book

For most people, the size of a book is what might repel them from picking it up in the first place.
29 July 2024, 04:00 AM

Internet blackout: How our youngest generations are dealing with this situation

Millions of people have been disconnected from each other and subsequently, the world outside.
26 July 2024, 03:00 AM

Witnessing the quota reform protests as a high school student

From blockades to rallies, protestors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the existing quota system in many ways. Among the masses that attended the rallies in the last few days, a significant portion consisted of students from various high schools.
25 July 2024, 09:14 AM

Studying in public spaces: Should you give it a go?

For students, third places can become crucial study environments that break the monotony of studying in a room.
1 July 2024, 00:00 AM

On surviving the transition from school to university

While this is an exciting time in their lives, it leaves many struggling to cope with the sudden changes
29 June 2024, 06:00 AM

The Oracle

He was, like most children, easily amused. Unlike most other children however, he never hesitated to express it. He was full of life and energy.   
29 June 2024, 00:00 AM