What Reading Gave to Me

I distinctly recall my collection of Enid Blyton’s Children’s books. As a child, I was treated to one each time I had to visit the dentist for a gnarly tooth extraction. The promise of a new book with interesting new characters and adventures awaiting got me smoothly into the dentist’s chair (okay maybe not smoothly). … Continue reading What Reading Gave to Me →

Body Beautiful

For decades now, the beauty industry has straight-jacketed our perception of what is beautiful. From runways to magazine covers to the people we see hosting the news and other entertainment, the message was clear—beauty is defined by the people in power. And that definition has typically tilted toward being young, light-skinned, with flawless complexion, perfectly … Continue reading Body Beautiful →

Why Be Vegan?

I’ve wrestled with the idea of turning vegan for a while now. The more time I spend thinking about it, the harder it becomes to actualize. There’s no real con to being vegan. Of course, you say good bye to succulent, blushing-in-the-middle steaks. No more crispy, salty, dripping bacon with pillowy soft scrambled eggs. You … Continue reading Why Be Vegan? →

Influencers Are Making Me Reckless

This past weekend, I finally did it. I reached my limit. I watched what I thought was the last make up tutorial by a Youtuber that I could sit through without flinging my computer out the damn window. I’m not even a makeup enthusiast. Something about these attractive women (and men) sitting in aesthetically designed … Continue reading Influencers Are Making Me Reckless →

The Secret to Self-Discovery

For decades, millions of Westerners have traveled roughly 7000 miles to reach the spiritual centre of the world—India. They come seeking enlightenment, though I’m not sure what that really entails. Groups of foreigners have thronged Indian cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi and Haridwar hoping to experience something. They endure scorching heat, limited availability … Continue reading The Secret to Self-Discovery →

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Spending Money to Save the Planet

As a generation ridiculed for our sentimental attachment to avocado toast and iced lattes, we might actually be doing something right for the planet. While we may not be great at saving money and are sufficiently vocal with our complaints about exorbitant real-estate prices and crushing student debts, turns out millennials are setting a good … Continue reading Spending Money to Save the Planet →

The Way We Work

It’s 2019. Welcome to capitalism heaven or hell, depending on who you’re asking. Over several centuries, the idea of free trade operated by private individuals and companies has seen the blossom of incredible new inventions and advancements. Every year, Forbes publishes a list of innovative companies and applauds the world’s richest people by naming them … Continue reading The Way We Work →

Plant Parenthood

The easiest and most effective way to understand millennials is to look at trends on social media. On the surface, they might appear amusing or confusing, but with closer inspection, they reveal more about today’s youth than you might expect. Credit: Smallspells (Instagram) “Meet my fiddle-fig tree,” says Joanna Clarson, smiling into her camera for … Continue reading Plant Parenthood →