Category: Reflections
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Soft Goodbyes
Read more: Soft GoodbyesNostalgia colours all rose, evokes longings for things past. Our correspondent Amina reflects on the machinations of time and distance, in an intimate rumination upon love, self and relationships.
2–3 minutes
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Doomscrolling, Ragebait, and the Art of Losing Time
Read more: Doomscrolling, Ragebait, and the Art of Losing TimeThe existence of criminals, wrong-doers and psychopaths has been normalized in the physical world. But it’s still hard for many to comprehend that provocative people, who thrive on outrage as engagement, could exist to siphon profits. Our correspondent Anshira muses on the human infallibility associated with doomscrolling and rage bait.
2–3 minutes
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The Ghost of Home
Read more: The Ghost of HomeDoes every bird that leaves its nest long for its shelter after a long journey? We might never know if it’s so for the birds, but our correspondent Sivani certainly answers this on behalf of some humans.
1–2 minutes
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The Tag Race
Read more: The Tag RaceJudgements are quick to be thought and made. Is there truly any way we can escape its hold? Our correspondent Veena defines this Tag Race and asks scintillating questions.
2–3 minutes
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On Evenings, Youth, and the Ways We Choose to Unwind
Read more: On Evenings, Youth, and the Ways We Choose to UnwindOnce the ideal work life gets standardised, is it possible to disassociate from a similar standard of leisure? Does its pervasiveness allow for such a severance from this standard? Our correspondent Anshira ponders on this in her latest article.
2–4 minutes
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Thinking About Time, Work, and the Idea of a Vacation
Read more: Thinking About Time, Work, and the Idea of a VacationAmidst a chaotic time filled with deadlines, commitments and classes, the idea of a vacation is indeed compelling. But is its meaning truly pervasive and experienced the same by all? Our press correspondent Anshira muses on such a thought provoking question…..
2–3 minutes
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The Threads of Gossip
Read more: The Threads of GossipA means to spread unobtainable information, or a stone that assassinates your character with small nicks? Musing on this dual faced nature of gossip, our correspondent Sivani has weighed it on the scales and found it wanting.
3–4 minutes
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Gender and Gym: Being a woman in the world of fitness
Read more: Gender and Gym: Being a woman in the world of fitnessDamned if you lift, damned if you don’t. Walking into a gym as a woman can feel like stepping into a world that wasn’t built for you. In our latest article, guest correspondent Doel reflects on the gym as a largely masculine space.
3–5 minutes
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The Parkinson’s Law
Read more: The Parkinson’s LawIn this season of deadlines and scarce time, Roshni invites us to take a glimpse at something which might end up reorienting our entire bittersweet tussle with academia, and beyond.
3–5 minutes
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Five Minutes of Happiness: Smiling at Strangers in A Fragmented World
Read more: Five Minutes of Happiness: Smiling at Strangers in A Fragmented WorldIn a world of exorbitant prices and ever-increasing costs, a boost of happiness (however fleeting) is a gift that keeps giving. Our correspondent, Anshira reflects on all aspects of this gift of smiles: the sad, the awkward, and the joy in moments.
4–6 minutes
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