How cycling helped my mental health
I was outdoors by the sea which is extremely relaxing, both the fresh air and the view of the crashing waves next to me. The steady pace of the cycle and paying attention to the road ensured that my mind didn’t wander and stayed focused on the action. It kept me present in that moment.I made time in my day to cycle and wanted to go out every day to cycle to immerse myself in this pleasant, soothing, and engaging environment and activity. I was focused on myself and my experience only, nothing else. Continue reading How cycling helped my mental health
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Learning to love my hair
The hair I used to hate because of how it made me feel in comparison to everyone around me and everything I saw online, is now hair that I show off with pride. My hair, in its natural glory, endured a long journey of finding love and care. Anything that is nurtured and grown with love will flourish, more so than anything that is shamed into being. Continue reading Learning to love my hair
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The elephants trekking across China taught me a lesson on resilience and motivation I never thought I needed
Photo by atwena Goodman on Unsplash Compared to other mammals, elephant behaviour is the closest to human behaviour in terms of experiencing emotions like joy, grief, and anxiety. All of you have probably seen the news of a herd of endangered elephants in China trekking almost 500km from their habitat. Many of you… Continue reading The elephants trekking across China taught me a lesson on resilience and motivation I never thought I needed
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Bengali cuisine shines at local ‘Cook with IAEC’ event
A taste of home: Local virtual Indian cooking classes bringing together the Indian community in Singapore
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Why I stopped keeping a daily journal
Journalling is a great tool to express oneself in a healthy way and confess one’s struggles and fears privately without any judgement or fear. It is mainly helpful because it helps to take back control over your life and your emotions. I realised just last year, that maybe, journaling was having a negative effect on me. Rather than helping me, it was hindering my well being. Continue reading Why I stopped keeping a daily journal
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Coney Island Family Trip: Photo Diary
To make the most of the Hari Raya Haji public holiday (Eid Mubarak to all my muslim friends!!), we decided to go on a family trip to Coney Island. To get to Coney Island, you will need to enter through either the West Entrance or the East Entrance. The West… Continue reading Coney Island Family Trip: Photo Diary
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I went to a haunted reservoir so you don’t have to
My friend and I saw on tiktok and a couple of nature exploration blogs about a supposed haunted reservoir in Singapore near Mount Faber and we were just itching to go and explore it. The excavation and discovery of this reservoir is still unclear to this date, and was only… Continue reading I went to a haunted reservoir so you don’t have to
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Exploring Bukit Batok’s abandoned quarry turned nature park
It has been over a year since I returned to Singapore due to COVID. My university in Canada closed the campus and residence in March 2020. Since then, its been a 2.5 semesters of online zoom classes lasting through the night. Staying home, isolated and with family is luckily, not… Continue reading Exploring Bukit Batok’s abandoned quarry turned nature park
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Yes, there is racism in Singapore
If you have been active on social media, you know that recently there has been viral videos one after the other of racist behaviour in Singapore against Indians and people with brown skin. Let’s remember one thing before we start: just because videos and proof have been going viral recently,… Continue reading Yes, there is racism in Singapore
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The dangers of microplastics and its effect on human and marine life
“It is like having a cyborg baby: no longer composed only of human cells, but a mixture of biological and inorganic entities.” Continue reading The dangers of microplastics and its effect on human and marine life
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How to choose the best university for you
Are you considering studying abroad for university? Here are a few suggestions for you from my own experience doing my undergraduate abroad! Consider your interests What are you interested in studying? Don’t worry, you don’t need to have your life planned out, or be sure of your interests because your… Continue reading How to choose the best university for you
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The power of a name
A name defines us. Not in the sense that it illustrates your hair, gender preference, race and other features that outwardly differentiates us, but rather as an identifier. From the day we are named we are given an identity that the rest of the world uses to distinguish us from… Continue reading The power of a name
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Everyday Racism and Colourism Pt. 1
Have you ever encountered someone give you a backhanded complement about your race such as ‘oh you’re really pretty for a ___ person!’. Such casual racist and colourist prejudices shape and affect our everyday lives. Continue reading Everyday Racism and Colourism Pt. 1
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His name was George Floyd.
Protests have erupted in the US after the death of an unarmed, unresisting, innocent black man at the hands of a police officer. Protestors are fighting for change in the systemic racism that has gone unchanged for decades. Patterns of such systemic racism have been recognised globally and cities from around the world are fighting for the end of police brutality and systemic racism. Continue reading His name was George Floyd.
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Isolation at its finest = a productivity contest?
How has isolation been for you amidst this COVID-19 pandemic? Many are enjoying it, but many hate it. Are there pressures to make the most out of it? Continue reading Isolation at its finest = a productivity contest?
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‘Made in Heaven’, the Indian marriage story.
Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘a match made in heaven’? Made in Heaven, Amazon Prime’s new show explores the various types of couples in India that get married, and the challenges they face. It addresses social issues such as gay marriage, inter-religious marriage, royal marriage, political alliances, and… Continue reading ‘Made in Heaven’, the Indian marriage story.
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To What Extent Does Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Truly Represent South Asian People?
Netflix’s new show Never Have I Ever seems to be a great step forward in the representation of South Asian people in mainstream media. From exposing the ironies of ‘Aunty culture’ to the experiences of third culture children, this show touches on many everyday issues that teenagers face on daily… Continue reading To What Extent Does Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Truly Represent South Asian People?
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Tips for Long Distance Travelling.
I know that travelling on flights for 10+ hours can be exhausting and uncomfortable because you are stuffed in a box with a hundreds of strangers with limited comfort. However, the discomfort and exhaustion can be minimised by these tips I have learnt over the years from flights ranging from… Continue reading Tips for Long Distance Travelling.
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