Moving to a big city like Delhi as a fresher might seem exciting and full of opportunities, but it presents its own set of challenges. Here, I try to make sense of the chaos associated with such a move, and what it means to adult amidst the hustle and bustle of Delhi.
In Appreciation of Appreciation
Saying “thank you” is polite, but more often than not we take it for granted that it indicates our true sense of appreciation. In keeping with these social customs, we use the phrase as a panacea - eight magic letters that fit all situations. Does the diminishing significance of these eight letters indicate that appreciation sometimes goes beyond them?
This is the Place I Call Home
Be it the carpets of sand that stretch on for miles against the azure sky, Safely burying under them the secrets of the nomads of ages gone by; Or the rejuvenating beaches adjacent to the vast sea, sweeping all your troubles away with the breeze, Leaving a hint of tan on your skin and a... Continue Reading →
Let the Hunting Begin!
“I want a good job, but I need experience. How do I get the appropriate experience without a good job?” How do you find an internship with your given skill set out of this pool of infinite opportunities? What skills can you brush up on before you start applying?
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Surviving a Tumultuous Economy
These are three different stories of three different people during three different periods. The thread joining these stories together is that of passion and the ability to adapt.
Upsurge: Gig Economy and Freelancing
“Due to changes in the way consumers buy things, there are going to be changes in the way things work.” -Stacy Brown-Philpot, CEO of TaskRabbit The Covid-19 pandemic has changed several things in our lives, including the way we work. How does the gig economy fit into this pandemic scenario? Read on to learn more about the "new economy" and its relevance in current times.
Queerness in Mythology
The term "queer" means strange, and was originally used in a derogatory sense to refer to those who didn't adhere to the rigid sexual and gender norms of society. Now it has come to be used in a more positive sense as an umbrella term for all sexual and gender minorities. But if we were to go back in time and delve into mythological tales, we would notice that queerness was celebrated back then, in stark contrast to the ignorance and rigidity prevalent today. Read on to find out more.
Book Review #2: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
"No good sittin' worryin' abou' it. What's comin' will come an' we'll meet it when it does." -Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Don’t Lose in Translation!
Is learning more than one language a boon or a bane? What are the mental and personal benefits of bilingualism…
How Covid-19 is Preparing Us for the Next Big Crisis
We might have to deal with a lot to get the current pandemic under control, but this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the crises we will face in the future- namely, climate change. Read on to know more about how Covid-19 is a sort of dress rehearsal for the upcoming crises.
The Living Paradox 