humour

REFLECTION / Using humour and Fredrik Backman’s novels to breeze through life

Backman, in his style of writing and the characters he builds, tends to approach all the complexities of humanity with a touch of distance, while still managing to maintain intimacy

Humour / This Valentine's Day, I’m in love with my coursework

My heart belongs to the elusive charm of essay word counts and the tantalising allure of presentations.

Satire / How to force yourself to have fun on New Year's Eve

SATIRE: The first step to having fun on December 31 is to manage a BBQ party invite at some over-enthusiastic friend’s rooftop.

Satire / Kid who can draw surprised it's not enough for an Architecture degree

For an individual who took pride in their creativity, Shilpi resorted to the most unoriginal solution to this problem of hers. She aspired to become an architect.

Humour / The art of voicing opinions nobody asked for

We have devised a foolproof way you can share your unsolicited input with the world without any holdups.

Satire / Studio planning reboot of show that hasn’t been created yet

Studios are running out of unique ideas and are taking drastic measures.

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.

Age IS a number – get over it

It’s always a bit of a jolt when one is reminded of one’s age.

Satire / Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi

How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Using humour and Fredrik Backman’s novels to breeze through life

Backman, in his style of writing and the characters he builds, tends to approach all the complexities of humanity with a touch of distance, while still managing to maintain intimacy

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

This Valentine's Day, I’m in love with my coursework

My heart belongs to the elusive charm of essay word counts and the tantalising allure of presentations.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

How to force yourself to have fun on New Year's Eve

SATIRE: The first step to having fun on December 31 is to manage a BBQ party invite at some over-enthusiastic friend’s rooftop.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Kid who can draw surprised it's not enough for an Architecture degree

For an individual who took pride in their creativity, Shilpi resorted to the most unoriginal solution to this problem of hers. She aspired to become an architect.

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

The art of voicing opinions nobody asked for

We have devised a foolproof way you can share your unsolicited input with the world without any holdups.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Studio planning reboot of show that hasn’t been created yet

Studios are running out of unique ideas and are taking drastic measures.

April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Age IS a number – get over it

It’s always a bit of a jolt when one is reminded of one’s age.

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi

How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

How to not get mugged as a student

A startling lack of street-smartness has been cited as primary reasons for this crisis.