‘86 – Eighty Six’: How the light novel series depicts the humanity of dehumanised children
These nuanced characterisations of those who have suffered terribly and are desperately trying to rebuild themselves are what have kept me hooked to the series.
1w ago
The marvellous lives of child actors
The young people who, with aspirations simmering in their hearts, strive to one day be stars in their own right.
3w ago
UoL to revert to closed-book examinations: What it means for students
Open-book examinations were first started by the UoL in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that time onwards till this year’s October/November session, students have been allowed to carry desired hard copy study material during exams—books, teachers’ handouts, and personal notes.
4w ago
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: A political and philosophical epic set in the sea of the stars
From the beginning of the series till the end, Legend of the Galactic Heroes offers its viewers a look into ingenious military tactics and complex political strategies. It is through such depictions that nuanced and realistic portrayals of the government and the military as well as the dynamics between the two emerge.
2m ago
The lawyers who stood by the students in their time of need
In the midst of this, a particularly inspiring portrait of solidarity has been painted by many lawyers, who, in various capacities, have set the standard in these trying times.
3m ago
Using computers as a medium of test taking: Is it a good idea?
While typed exams could indeed be the future as we chart the seas of a more environmentally conscious and technologically advanced world, there are still factors that hinder their total adoption.
4m ago
The graveyard in the desert of void
The voices–the wails that had called me here–were emanating from these very graves.
8m ago
Organising an event at your institution
When starting out, the first thing that student organisers must keep in mind is that they simply cannot do without the trust and approval of their institution’s administration.
8m ago
May 4, 2023
Boogiepop And Others is an underrated enigma you don’t know of
Boogiepop And Others is a 2019 anime that is hardly known or talked about.
April 19, 2023
South of the Border, West of the Sun – A love story that haunts you
This book is a fantastic introduction to Haruki Murakami’s world of literature.
April 6, 2023
No Longer Human: Dazai’s tale of distortion, degeneration, and decay
No Longer Human is perhaps more relevant today than it has ever been.
March 21, 2023
The scars of childhood bullying never go away
The trauma from those times still rears its ugly head occasionally.
February 26, 2023
86: An anime about tragedy, trauma, and a war “without” casualties
86 is a rare gem of an anime and one that will certainly satisfy the watcher.
February 22, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a fun watch and nothing more
The plot picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame and follows Scott Lang.
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