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It took buying my first car, a red Chevrolet Spark (decorated here with ribbons), for me to learn driving.

Driving Me Crazy: How I Learnt to Drive

Sometimes, driving is the destination. At least, it was for me. And so, I took the long, scenic route!

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Oct 6, 20236 min read

A map of the world with bank notes of many currencies scattered around the edges. Symbolic of the inter-connectedness of the global economy shaken up by the 2008 Recession. Image by Christine Roy

The What, How and Why of the 2008 Recession

A cautionary tale of corporate greed, political corruption and the decline of good old common sense.

Blogs

Sep 15, 202312 min read

A laptop playing Netflix's Persuasion, a copy of Jane Austen's novel, a notebook and glass with a pink drink on a glass table overlooking a garden. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Netflix's Persuasion: How not to adapt a classic

This film is a prime example of what is lost when the spirit of a story comes third to audience appeasement and cashing in on market trends.

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Aug 25, 20237 min read

Friends spelt in scrabble tiles amid a clutter of small toys, lego and crayons.

On Friendship

All friendships are important but not equal. What it means to have friends and also, how to be one.

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Aug 4, 202310 min read

A booklet with the text 'My brain has too many tabs open' lies on a cable knit blanket beside a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, a small decorative pumpkin and a couple of cupcakes.

Memory: What we need to remember

Despite information that can be retrieved within seconds and infinite cloud storage, human memory is irreplaceable. It allows us to think.

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Jul 14, 20234 min read

A yellow post-it with the words 'I Quit!' written in upper case stuck on a black keyboard.

All Quiet on the War Front: Quiet Quitting, Quiet Firing & Quiet Hiring

Sometimes, the quiet majority make the most noise.

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Jun 30, 20236 min read

In a black and white image, a young man in a striped t-shirt sitting on the ground with his back against a chain-link fence. His head rests on folded arms and knees. He appears overwhelmed and upset.

About Anxiety

Is anxiety a necessary evil? What animals can teach us about dealing with it.

Blogs

Jun 9, 20234 min read

A teal-coloured woollen scarf knitted in a star Stitch pattern on a knitting needle. Photo by Ninay Desai.

My Tryst with Knitting

How long does it take to knit a scarf? It took me two decades to knit my first. Read on to know why.

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May 26, 20234 min read

A man resting the back of his head against a wall. His face is covered in yellow and blue post-its with different thing written on them. Similar post-its dot the wall behind him too. This image signifies a person overwhelmed with work and responsibilities.

Remedies for a Bad Day

My top tips for dealing with an awful day that just won't quit.

Blogs

May 12, 20233 min read

A close shot of a pocket watch against the backdrop of a few branches and leaves in soft focus with bright light illuminating all. The time is five minutes to one.

A Page in Time

Reading a book can be a lot of things - relaxing, enlightening or thrilling. Is it also a means to travel through Time?

Blogs

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Why I support Manchester United

I first started watching the Premier League during the 2011-12 season. How it turned out had me hooked.

Blogs

Apr 14, 20232 min read

A scene of pedestrians walking on a pavement along stone buildings during rush hour.

Breaks in Real Life

Do you need to be an influencer to romanticise your life and take a well-deserved half hour break?

Blogs

Apr 7, 20233 min read

A small index card with the text 'What can you do today that you couldn't do a year ago?' in a person's hand against a blurred sepia background. The image signifies a Growth Mindset.

Fixed and Growth Mindsets

Can people change or are we stuck with the attributes we were born with?

Blogs

Apr 6, 20234 min read

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