The irony of being famous for the wrong reasons
In today’s era, going viral might be the craziest obsession for people of all ages. The fame-thirsty people don’t have to be outstandingly talented or charming to get into the limelight. New-gen reality TV shows promote this behaviour on all mega-platforms, helping these ‘celebrities’ cash in big time. No matter how much you wonder why these people […]
How women empower creativity in the digital age
Nowadays, art and technology go hand-in-hand. Witnessing how the creative digital space constantly evolves with new tools and software to help creatives and artists thrive has been revolutionary. We have come a long way since the discovery of the printing press in the 15th century. In the 21st century, with powerful tools like the internet […]
4 Movies that tell you about Asian parents
When compared to European or Western lifestyles, Asian parents generally raise their children differently. Filial devotion is a prime characteristic of Asian parents. With Asian movies gaining more global audiences, you (if you are an Asian) can relate more to the on-screen depiction of Asian parents, our culture, and individual development. Things you can relate […]
Why you must watch Beryl Shereshewsky on YouTube
I can’t explain how many hours I have spent watching food vlogs created by Beryl Shereshewsky on YouTube. Though in the past years, an enormous haul of cooking videos have blown up all over the web, I have never been a fan of mindless vlogging. I am a quality-over-quantity kind of person, especially with regard […]
Veganism: more than a diet, it’s a way of life
Veganism arises from a belief structure that excludes any form of cruelty towards animals. It does so by promoting animal-free alternatives for food, clothing, or any other purpose. This lifestyle advocates the well-being of all and resorts to a plant-only diet. This diet includes legumes, pulses, seeds, grains, nuts, vegetable oils, fruits, and vegetables. However, […]
Top 3 movie apps for the ultimate movie buff
Movies are our go-to programme, whether at the end of a hectic day, to spice up a boring weekend, or to have fun with family and friends during the holidays. A couple of hours of storytelling through cinematography can be refreshing, provided you pick the right flick. But irrespective of what genres you like or […]
Top 3 reading apps for book-lovers
Along with the developments of technology, even reading habits have changed over the years! The way we enjoy the art of writing is a far cry from what it used to be. The digital age entices us to turn our hobbies into a scoreboard, to compare with peers. This novel form (see what we did […]
Cancel culture: how far is too far?
Cancel culture—promoting the “cancelling” of people, shows, brands, and movies due to what some consider problematic/offensive—isn’t all that new. To trace its origin, the American music artist Nile Rodgers wrote a song called Your love is cancelled for a partner who spurned him. Later, the film New Jack City (1991) gave a misogynistic angle to […]
Food trends: a woke, new culinary world?
With the unwanted guest that barged in with the year 2020, the entire world came to a sudden halt. As a result, we were all stuck in our homes, trying to find ways to pass the time. Different people utilised the lockdown differently. While health enthusiasts started promoting indoor workouts, artists started creating resourceful art […]
Modern parenting styles and trends
Parenting in today’s digitalised world is far from easy. In the past, you raised your children somewhat like how your parents raised you, as per the traditions of your community. Your parenting choices could become a topic of discussion at family gatherings. Still, other than that, you were safe from prying eyes. However, with the […]