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Raya Mehnaz

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POETRY / Half eaten mornings

29 March 2024
It is impossible to distinguish when, but I think My loss of faith coincided with your arrival
29 March 2024
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Not all trips are going to be life-changing, and that’s okay

2 February 2023
We have seen one too many movies about travelling, and it has always made us hope for a life-changing trip of our own.
2 February 2023
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An Ode to Private Tutors

6 October 2022
The responsibility of teaching a young person is multifaceted
6 October 2022
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A resignation from being your muse

29 September 2022
I am writing to you from our barren bed, watching as your shadow moves just outside the room, beyond my reach.
29 September 2022
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Our obsession with perfect hair

11 August 2022
How far are we meant to go for our hair?
11 August 2022
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The youth’s perspective of the National Budget

9 June 2022
How can they contribute to the budget without taking part in the discussions?
9 June 2022
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Taking a Second Chance at Education

20 April 2022
In most public universities, students can sit for the admissions test only once. But why?
20 April 2022
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What kind of representation awaits us in Bridgerton Season 2?

24 March 2022
It remains to be seen.
24 March 2022
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In defence of, uhmm, filler words

Do filler words serve no purpose?
23 March 2022
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Understanding and enjoying critical pop culture analysis

What makes up a meaningful analysis of popular culture?
16 March 2022
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The grief of lost friendships

Like any bond, friendships tend to not be so simple.
16 February 2022
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Seasonal depression is much more than just winter blues

As we get older, our relationship with winter is changing.
26 January 2022
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25 years of Humayun Ahmed’s Opekkha

The world of Opekkha is not one that inspires joy.
17 January 2022
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Turning a Blind Eye, Literally

The poor eyesight shouldn't have been this much of a surprise.
12 January 2022
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TV shows that made an impact

Our top picks, curated with love for our readers.
29 December 2021
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When music is your love language

Music is an extension of passion, a vessel to declare your affection.
15 December 2021
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The Tragedy of Having Exams During Wedding Season

Do you study for exams, or enjoy the wedding festivities?
8 December 2021
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Why I miss Miley Jab Hum Tum, 11 years after it ended

The show made ways for Hindi teen dramas for years to come.
1 December 2021
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Stages people experience during the Black Friday sale

Looking to get your favourite product? Hold up. Not so fast.
26 November 2021
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Taylor Swift reclaims Red

“Love is so short, forgetting is so long,”
14 November 2021
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The Bechdel Test is a low bar

Is the Bechdel Test enough?
3 November 2021
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Reimagining South Asian Ghazals with Arooj Aftab

Aftab's Vulture Prince inhabits man's modern sorrows.
6 October 2021
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Sitcom OSTs That Still Have Our Heart

Chills. Literal chills.
25 August 2021
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An Introspection, 5 Years of “Blonde”

Five years ago today, Frank Ocean released Blonde into the world.
20 August 2021
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Big Red Machine's Renegade with Taylor Swift Explores Love and Anxiety

On July 2, 2021, Big Red Machine unveiled their third single track of this year, "Renegade," from their upcoming album. This time, their album features a very surprising collaborator, Taylor Swift.
7 July 2021
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Messy Break-Ups and Undignified Emotions Sing in Olivia Rodrigo’s “Sour”

As bitter and spiteful as the name suggests, why is this album so cathartic?
31 May 2021
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