Part observation and part rumination, a poem on religion, rationality, empathy and hypocrisy.
The Weeknd at the Super Bowl and Shanties on TikTok Reflect How Toxic Masculinity is Performed in 2021
The falsetto virtuosity of the Weeknd, headliner of this year's Super Bowl halftime show, contrasts with popular ShantyTok singalongs. How do these both reflect masculinity in 2021?
Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?
Based on the current research, it appears that getting 10,000 steps a day isn’t essential for health benefits – half that target appears to be beneficial.
On Broken Hearts and Lost Love
I can't seek his forgiveness, neither do I deserve it.
Parenting My Parents During the Pandemic
Both my parents are learning to rely on me as I have relied on them for the last 46 years.
What The Weeknd’s Changing Face Says About Our Sick Celebrity Culture
The music videos for the singer's latest album 'After Hours' seem be a commentary on the themes of plastic surgery and fandom.
Maa, the Storyteller
She is a master of the art of hide and seek – hide the terror, seek the intrigue.
The Horrific Online Trolling of Rihanna and Other Women Activists
The trolling campaign against Rihanna is reflective of a societal reality wherein the greatest insult that can be meted out to a woman is by sexualising her and construing …
Book Review: The Making of Murakami
David Karashima’s book 'Who We’re Reading When We’re Reading Murakami' offers recognition to not just the translators, but to all of Murakami's editors and agents.
The Boy Who Wished to Bite the Moon
A story of a boy and the things he found beautiful in the world.