Relearning Myself Through Changing Music
The author reflects on how their evolving musical journey, spanning from childhood Bollywood classics to diverse genres like indie and Western pop, mirrors their personal growth. U…
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Song of the Wild Lotus
This poem depicts a wild lotus expressing unrequited love through a song performed during a silent night. The melody is dedicated to a solitary deity dwelling within an abandoned t…
WEALTHY KUBERA
Kubera is the Sanskrit deity and king of the Yakṣas who represents the divine governance and responsible stewardship of wealth. Featured in major epics like the *Ramayana* and *Mah…
Not a book review: Wuthering Heights
Prompted by the discourse surrounding a new film adaptation, the author offers a critical analysis of Emily Brontë's *Wuthering Heights*. They argue that the novel should not be cl…
Whistling village, where people are known by tunes
In the village of Kongthong, Meghalaya, residents follow the unique *Jingrwai Iawbei* tradition, where every individual is assigned a unique musical tune at birth to serve as their…
War Memorials
This article, part of a series on Singapore’s WWII history, highlights the significance of war memorials like the Kranji War Cemetery and the "Chopsticks" civilian memorial. These …
War Memorials
This article examines the significance of Singapore’s war memorials, specifically the Kranji War Cemetery and the "Chopsticks" monument, as testaments to the lives lost during WWII…
Understanding Privacy in Instagram
Starting May 8, 2026, Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption from personal chats, allowing Meta to monitor direct messages for law enforcement and child safety purposes. The a…
Vulnerability: Fragility on display
The author argues that vulnerability is not a weakness or a hindrance to success, but rather an essential part of the human experience. Embracing one's imperfections and being emot…
Urgency: For the fear of missing out
Driven by FOMO and societal pressure to prioritize speed, many people make hasty decisions that do not truly align with their needs or well-being. Instead, embracing a slower pace …
Tension: Body under stress
Romanticizing sacrifice creates unrealistic expectations that lead to chronic stress and harmful physical fight-or-flight responses. It is essential to address these stress trigger…
Sacrifice: Unreasonable expectations
The author critiques the harmful romanticization of sacrifice, arguing that society deifies mothers as superhuman providers while stripping them of their individual identities and …