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“Good morning, Sir!” “Good morning, students. Take your seats.” “Thank you, Sir!” “I’ll take your attendance now. Please respond. Roll number 1?” “Yes Sir!” (that’s me) Being the topper of the class might still be a dream to most of you but believe me, it’s not as ideal as it seems. Currently, I feel like being the first boy of the class might be the worst mistake I’ve made till date. The toughest question of the class always comes to me and if I can’t answer that, not only will the teacher be disappointed but also my classmates will talk behind my back. “Hey, Savina! Santapan is getting worse in his studies now.” “Really?” “Shh! Don’t tell this to anyone but he can’t answer a single question in Physics class.” “Oh! This reminded me that I saw him carrying chits to the exam last time.” Rumours often get worse than this and though it might be nothing more than a little joke but it hurts me a lot. I will take this one upon myself because I’m touched way too easily. ...

In this fast-paced world, we’re struggling to keep up. It is necessary to prove ourselves or else we’ll be judged. All relationships are fading away and friendship is one of them. True friendship is one of the purest forms of bonds. Friends know us better than ourselves. Friends are the ones who love us unconditionally and never judge us. A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.                                                                                           ...

KATAO is situated at an elevation of 15000 ft and 24 km from Lachung ( North Sikkim ) . This picture is of Katao waterfall in the month of March. And most importantly this is one of the place , where one has to avail permits from the army to enter the area. The valley is nearly covered with Red Rhododendron flowers and snow at the same time, gives a stunning view . Midway to this place, one will also come across this stunning waterfall . This destination is also a perfect place for adventure lovers as sports like skiing , snowboarding, snow tubing and stone grinding can be enjoyed here during winter season. The best time to visit Katao is from March to June. Credits: Debopriya Halder (@whereculturemeetscreativity) Add caption

I asked myself: what to write? Idk Why write? Idk Did I ask myself any more questions? Idk   The above section of questions is as annoying to you as it is to me. With chat platforms gaining the upper hand over phone calls, every other question has this answer: idk. It’s just yesterday that I was chatting with my classmate, Samiksha and we had a rather enlightening conversation. We talked about how social media is separating us from core reality. Interestingly, I did it all while I was scrolling through Instagram. In course of the conversation, we came up with a great acronym for social media which I would like to share with you. S pecialization in M adness O mnipresent       E utopia C reative                D isintegration I noculation for     I lliteracy A cronym for         A gony L et humanity retain its sanit...

Inhuman & Baseless Tattoos What is taboo? A taboo refers to any action or ritual which is prohibited in a community on religious or cultural grounds. Taboos are usually too repulsive or too sacred to practice. The word ‘taboo’ comes from the Fijian word ‘tabu’ or the Tongan word ‘tapu’ meaning forbidden or prohibited. Some of the rituals are related to food or similar items and are perfectly acceptable and harmless. Some, on the other hand, are barbaric and baseless. These malpractices are common in third-world countries although some first world countries practice them too. Knowing about them is necessary in case you travel to some remote part of the globe and are faced with such atrocities.  Some Commonly Practiced Taboos We witness several events every day without even realizing that they’re taboos. Since I live in India, I talk from personal experience. If a cat crosses your way, it’s a bad omen and you must either spit on the road or stop for a while bef...

Oxford dictionary defines sport as ‘an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment’. According to the conventional definition, video games don’t fulfill the criteria for being a sport. There is already a section of critics that despises video games. Video games are said to make people lethargic and dumb and that is true to some extent. But if we look behind all the negative effects of video games, there are a lot of bright prospects of gaming. Indeed, the need for physical exertion can’t be fulfilled by video games. Otherwise, gaming provides all the opportunities any other sport does. Since we’re talking about video game competition, it is safe to say that we’re considering online games only. While collaborating with other players in a match, teamwork is necessary. Getting to the top of any game includes a lot of strategy and dedication. Winning any game boosts confidence and encourages t...

Picture credits: playbuzz.com The idea that all people should have the same size mocks on the wisdom of the human race. While it is imperative that maintaining a good physique is recommended, having a ‘hot bod’ is not necessary. People can have several valid problems for not being able to maintain their physique but that doesn’t give anyone the right to undermine them. Having abs is cool but being very thin or pot-bellied is not a reason for body-shaming. The height of people is also sometimes a reason for their embarrassment. Especially in case of boys, if they’re short, they’re called dwarfs and always made fun of. In case of short girls, it’s still acceptable. They’re considered ‘cute’. When it comes to tall people, the situation is not much different. They’re often asked questions like, “What did you eat to get so tall?” . In this case, girls face more problems than boys. Tall girls are often told that they’ll never find a boy because of their height. These insults might n...