Raya Mehnaz

Half eaten mornings

It is impossible to distinguish when, but I think

7m ago

Not all trips are going to be life-changing, and that’s okay

We have seen one too many movies about travelling, and it has always made us hope for a life-changing trip of our own.

1y ago

An Ode to Private Tutors

The responsibility of teaching a young person is multifaceted

2y ago

A resignation from being your muse

I am writing to you from our barren bed, watching as your shadow moves just outside the room, beyond my reach.

2y ago

Our obsession with perfect hair

How far are we meant to go for our hair?

2y ago

The youth’s perspective of the National Budget

How can they contribute to the budget without taking part in the discussions?

2y ago

Taking a Second Chance at Education

In most public universities, students can sit for the admissions test only once. But why?

2y ago
November 4, 2021
November 4, 2021

The Bechdel Test is a low bar

Is the Bechdel Test enough?

October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021

Reimagining South Asian Ghazals with Arooj Aftab

Aftab's Vulture Prince inhabits man's modern sorrows.

August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021
August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

An Introspection, 5 Years of “Blonde”

Five years ago today, Frank Ocean released Blonde into the world.

July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021

Big Red Machine's Renegade with Taylor Swift Explores Love and Anxiety

On July 2, 2021, Big Red Machine unveiled their third single track of this year, "Renegade," from their upcoming album. This time, their album features a very surprising collaborator, Taylor Swift.

May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021

Messy Break-Ups and Undignified Emotions Sing in Olivia Rodrigo’s “Sour”

As bitter and spiteful as the name suggests, why is this album so cathartic?

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