rising stars
An unforgettable journey of learning, friendship and self-discovery
Recently, during our last summer break, I had an opportunity to embark on a ten-day school trip to the USA. With a few other students and teachers from my school, we went on an adventure to three of the most iconic cities in the USA: San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
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.
Serendipity
Wake me up every morning as dawn becomes a new day.
A trip to the Midwest
From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.
Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously
At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.
Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury
A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
The Box
She frantically whisper-screamed at him, “Stop yelling! And this is serious Fayaz, we need to find that box.
Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained
The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.
Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?
Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?
Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
Looking after your mental health during gap year
For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.
I heard they are changing the dictionary
I heard they are changing the dictionary.
When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution
When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows
Growing up and navigating life with speech disorders
Speech disorders, such as stutters are seen from a young age. Young people with this kind of unique challenges face difficulties to express themselves clearly.
Did You Know? - August
On this month's 'Did you Know', we explain what interim governments are.
The desperate need for a nuanced narrative of history in NCTB textbooks
Through discourse and perception, these unknown tales of history continue to haunt us even today.
How to get yourself to read (and finish) a book
For most people, the size of a book is what might repel them from picking it up in the first place.
Internet blackout: How our youngest generations are dealing with this situation
Millions of people have been disconnected from each other and subsequently, the world outside.
Witnessing the quota reform protests as a high school student
From blockades to rallies, protestors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the existing quota system in many ways. Among the masses that attended the rallies in the last few days, a significant portion consisted of students from various high schools.