In a world built on systems of order and predictability, there is a quiet rebellion that goes unnoticed by most. It is in the form of a daisy — a simple, humble flower that grows from the cracks of a cobblestone path. On the surface, the daisy might seem like an insignificant detail in a […]
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Painting the Thrill: A tribute to Racing and Art. Ft. Vivaan Shah
It’s not every day that you meet someone whose art feels like an extension of their personality. For me, that person is my dear friend, Vivaan. His work isn’t just about creating visually stunning pieces—it’s about channeling his passions onto the canvas, making every brushstroke a reflection of what he loves. And nowhere is this […]
Oceanic insights: My review of the docu-film Seaspiracy
Every year, 2.7 trillion fish are taken from the seas, which is a staggering number by itself, but what if the greatest threat to marine life isn’t the plastics we discard but fishing itself? Seaspiracy, Ali Tabrizi’s blunt Netflix documentary, challenges everything we know about ocean conservation and uncovers a crisis lurking below the […]
The Struggle for Survival: Lessons from a Moment in Nature
Image credits: Alex Brackx, The World Nature Photography Awards, 2024 I was scrolling through the World Nature Photography Awards when I stumbled upon this striking image. It stopped me in my tracks- a cheetah clinging to a zebra, claws gripping its paws with unrelenting force, as another zebra moves forward in defiance. The sheer […]
Book Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a book that transcends time —both literally and figuratively. It is not your typical sci-fi, time-travel novel. Instead of adventures and antics, the book focuses on the raw, emotional weight of revisiting the past. Originally a stage play, the book maintains a theatrical feel. Kawaguchi fluidly […]
Nostalgia: The double edged sword
Nostalgia feels like both heaven and hell. It allows us to revisit moments of happiness but can also distort reality, confining us to an idealized version of the past. While it brings us continuity, it prevents us from embracing the present and moving forward with its potential. Psychologically, nostalgia is known to better mood and […]
The Impact of Social Media on Society
Since their emergence, social media platforms have profoundly transformed the way we communicate, work, and even think. Did you know that more than 5 billion people use social media worldwide? This widespread presence has both positive effects and negative consequences that are important to understand. The Negative Effects of Social Media While social media […]
Climate Change: Is it our individual responsibility?
Is Climate Change Our Individual Responsibility? The first thing to understand is: what is climate change? According to the United Nations, it is a long-term alteration of weather patterns, which can be natural or caused by human activities. Today, we ask ourselves: are we responsible for climate change? Over time, the global climate has experienced […]