Thoughts on bullying (and being bullied)
Bullying has reinvented itself over the years. Before, bullying was confined within a specific space – most commonly in school. Now, with technological advancements, cyberbullying is on the rise and…
Culture and racism: how are they related
Racism sets a group of people apart for reasons beyond their control. May it be their skin color, way of life or set of beliefs, there are determinants that make…
PA Joey Concepcion for the Padma Shri Award
The Padma Shri award is a distinguished award from India given to an individual who has done an execptional job serving his industry, may it be in the arts, sports,…
How friends affect how we see our lives
“Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are”, they say. “Don’t get involved with those guys, they’re bad people”, your mother once warned you. It’s…
The healthiest country in the world
Healthy living is all the craze now. We have officemates eating salad for lunch, friends hitting the gym regularly, and new movements like going vegan or intermittent fasting. This lifestyle,…
How perfume contributes to first impressions
Fragrances stick to our minds so distinctly that just a whiff of a familiar scent immediately sends us a wave of memories and emotions. Scented candles set the aura of…
Acne on your back and butt, and other body parts: What do they mean?
If you think that only your face can be the victim of acne – you’re dead wrong. Acne found on your back (dubbed as Bacne), and the ones found on…
On treating acne scars
We all grew up being told not to pop our pimples or else they will scar and damage our skin forever. Us, being our curious selves, do it anyway to…
Haircuts and how they shape your face
Do you ever dread going to the salon because you are scared walking out looking like a total wreck? Or have you ever shown the hairdresser the haircut of your…
This is why Failure is the key to success
Morihei Ueshiba said that failure is the key to success. Thomas Edison said “I have not failed, I’ve just found 1,000 ways that won’t work.” Barely anything becomes a midnight…