Meet the Alternate Spider-People- Rimjhim Sayana
Into the Spider-Verse, in my opinion, was probably one of the best cinematic experiences to ever exist. Not only was the animation a remarkable work of art, but the plot…
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Cruelty-Free – Shreya Singh
A step towards a cruelty-free world, where everyone has the right to live. Many of us will be familiar with the term ‘Veganism’. But those of you who think it’s…
Under the Microscope | The Good Doctor- Rimjhim Sayana
Today, on Guess the Fandom is…*drumroll* The Good Doctor. This whole issue was about having a conscience and giving back to society, which got me thinking: what show can I…
The Dichotomy of Divinity- Amritaya Ray
“Menstruation is a cycle, not a curse. It’s natural, PERIOD!” On 28th September’18, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark judgement removing the ban on women of menstruating age…
The Remnants of the Holocaust- Dhruv Jain
This summer, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the eastern side of Europe. I went to countries like Poland, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which saw…
Self-Acceptance is Empowering – Emilia Simpson
The universal definition of self-acceptance is similar to the following: “ an individual’s acceptance of all of his/her attributes, positive or negative.” (Morgado and colleagues’ 2014) But, how can someone…
Wooded Wonderland – Arushi and Ritika
Hidden in the quiet, French suburbs of Pondicherry lies a forest that seems to be bursting at the seams with life: Merveille. There is a small black gate for visitors…
Your Behaviour Will Now Judge Your Status – Yatharth Agarwal
Money. That’s all that this ‘modern’, ‘rich-stay-rich poor-get-poorer’ world believes in. Money is what gets you power. It gives you benefits, privileges, a reputation – so basically whatever you could…
Should Religion Exist? – Anushtup Nandy
What is religion? As per my ‘belief’, it was supposed to be the law. It was supposed to be something that identifies a nation. But that’s in the past. Now,…
A Normal Life In A Flawed Society– Urvi Shukla
Normal. What is normal? Ordinary, average, general, appropriate- appropriate- when we talk about living a ‘normal’ life, we are actually thinking about the ‘appropriate’ life. The desirable life. The proper…
How would you change the society that formed you? – Purvaa Shah
We live in a land of cultures and values. We have heard this statement almost the whole of our lives. How far do you think this is true, or how…
Don’t Give to Get – Ishani Singh
As it is said, “A moment of gratitude makes a difference in our attitude”, it’s important that we thank God for whatever little or more we have. No matter how…
An Unofficial Editorial- Rimjhim Sayana
Hey there! So, I’m going to be going totally off branding; I’m not going be talking about a fandom that I’m a part of, or obsessed with (Yeah, surprising, I…
Blending In- Tarusha Singh
I was in the 3rd grade when I saw something, something which seemed very unusual to me at that time. A friend of mine chose to abandon her canvas because…
The Baton of Humanity- Vanya Tandon
I have seen people in a constant wonderment about one pressing question: How do we change the mentality of such a big population? Some say raise awareness, some prefer fighting…
The Yin, the Yang, and Us – Manogya Kabra
Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself -Plato Most of you would agree that the Yin and Yang more or less represent life. They represent a necessary balance that…
From the Editor’s Mac – Ananya Grover
I didn’t know what the acronym LGBT stood for, let alone the meanings of the words constituting it, for a long time. In fact, I had never even heard the…
Krishna, A Girl – Tanvi Jain
The sky was submerged in velvety darkness, with the moon peeking from behind a veil of clouds and the stars sparkling like jewels. Krishna was walking towards his home with…
6 Ways In Which You Can Be A Good LGBTQ+ Ally – Tanvee Walia
Scrapping Section 377 was a monumental step towards the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in our country, showing that we’re still in the decolonisation process over 70 years after independence.…
The Freedom of Love – Urvi Shukla
It was Valentine’s Day, the day when most of the boys came to school with a rose hidden in their bags, and the girls brought the cutest handmade cards in…
Representation Matters – Rimjhim Sayana
Representation matters. But what matters even more, is how we represent anything. The show Brooklyn-Nine-Nine, in particular, has done an excellent job at this. I’m going to be talking about…
Who Can Give A Law To Lovers? – Ishani Singh
Who can give law to lovers when love itself is a higher law? Is it really justifiable to be biased and judge people on the basis of what they do…
This Is Who They Are – Vaishant Thakur
If I were to talk about section 377, it would be nothing but a cluster of legalities and political priorities, added to which would be a dash of the so-called…
An Essay: The What Now? – Adyant Chawla
The carte blanche land of do-as-you-please also known as the 21st century offers promising prospects to its curious inhabitants. The century-old ideas of live, love, dance are replaced by f**k,…
Speaking Through Music – Vrinda Rastogi
Music is a way through which people can express their feelings. A lot of musicians have also portrayed their sexualities through their songs. LGBT Music emerged in the 1890’s. It…
Thinking Forward – Mudit Saklani
I can’t go through personally and believe what the LGBTQ+ community have gone through. Many people doubt or question their attraction to people of their own sex– Is it unnatural?…
Student Exchange: Teaching Underprivileged Children – Felix Meierhofer
For 9 short days, I and eight other delegates, from a school called Kantonsschule Wettingen in Switzerland, had the opportunity to visit Delhi as part of an exchange program with…
A Deep Look into 3D Printing- Aryan Singh
3-D printing is one of the technologies that is creating a big impact on the way we design and manufacture. The first 3D printer, which used the stereolithography technique, was…
Rambling Rumination on Human Nature – Mudit Saklani
I sit and I think a very simple yet complicated topic. Why do people fight with each other? Why does that person do the things they do? What drives people…
Under The (Electron) Microscope – Quantum Computing – Yatharth Agarwal
We’re always taught that electrons, neutrons and protons are the smallest particles in the Universe. While some of you might know this, most of the world is unaware that for…
Essays on National Issues- Sunshine Society’s Students
Towards a Cleaner India- Nisha Kumari Kanya- Sanjay SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN- RAMA PANDEY Class Monitor – KARAN BHARTI GOOD MANNERS- Priya SWADESH PREM- vISHAL Save the Girl Child – CHAMELI…
Take Care, Be There- Udita Guha
What is depression? Google says that it means “a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest”. If Google says so, then it must be true; but is it? Yes,…
Should you pursue higher education abroad or in India? – Yashi Shukla
Yashi Shukla, a career counsellor for High School students specialising in applications foreign universities, shares her advice and experience on choosing the right educational path for yourself. Further, she discusses…
Ekisha’s Tribute – Tanisha Karmakar
21st March, 2018 Dear Diary A new day sparks up new hopes in every heart that beats. Some souls smiled as today’s morning set in, while some other ones dreaded…
Cubing Champion – Arnav Arora
When most people think of sports, they think of track and field events, games like football and basketball, or performative sports like gymnastics. However, competitive gaming is no longer limited…
The World is Not About He-Man; It’s About Hima -Ishani Singh
IX-I Kimberley Guilfoyle once said, “Through determination, self-focus and discipline you can accomplish anything in life.” This was proven true by the girl who clinched onto India’s First Gold Medal…
Dealing with breakups – Navya Abbey
No, honey, it’s not the end of the world. I know he broke your heart and I know you think you can’t live without him but I promise you, your…
Decriminalisation of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering. Euthanasia is of different types – voluntary euthanasia (on a person’s request) which is legal in…
An International MUN Experience! -Aditya Sahdev
I have always been keen to go on a study tour with my schoolmates. One day, the perfect opportunity arose in the form of AIMUN Singapore. We were all supposed…
Behind Me, My Father – Suhanee Ranjan
Unlike other days, Maria hummed a sad song, softly, today as she walked to school with her father. She did not have a mother but she had no problem with…