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In the last few decades massive steps have been taken to remove the stigma around mental health and promote engagement in conversations about these issues. However, with mental health becoming so topical there has been a new phenomena where the issues of mental illnesses are portrayed in a dangerous way that creates a discourse that […]
by Ugne Aksiutovaite
Self-confidence is defined as a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment. Self-confidence is important to your health and psychological well-being. Having a healthy level of self-confidence can help you become successful in your personal and professional life. Having self-confidence can bring many benefits—at home, at work, and within your relationships. Self-confidence is […]
by Meladi Brewer
In my previous articles, I emphasised how artistic activities like music, creative writing, and even fine art can be beneficial to people to handle personal issues, especially during hard times. Now, I intend to give you another suggestion: if you have had enough of all the stress that has been around in your life for […]
by Aron Debreceni
Last week, films from nine categories were announced to have made shortlists for the 93rd Academy Awards. The Oscars this year will be a strange one, as cinemas have been closed almost everywhere for nearly a year! During 2020, the big online streaming servers, like Netflix and Amazon Prime, had to take the reins of […]
by Emma Monaghan
As a country which is arguably the most synonymous with alcohol, an Irishman (or Irishwoman) who admits they are teetotal sounds like it is a cornerstone of modern Irish mythology, if such a thing even exists. It is almost an unwritten law in Ireland to dismiss someone’s intention to not drink, even if they just […]
by Adam Gibbons
What is happening in India? The 2020–2021 Indian farmers’ protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. The contentious acts often called the Farm Bills, have been described as “anti-farmer laws” by many farmer unions and politicians from the opposition also say it […]
by Sonia
If, during this month of romance, you would rather read about platonic love that crops up between an old Swedish man and his noisy neighbours, or how love can push a young businesswoman to pursue time-travel in a Japanese café, then have a look at these four unconventional stories about love, from writers across the […]
by Emma Monaghan
The English singer-songwriter, Ben Howard returned and published his new single “Crowhurst’s Meme” on the 2nd of February. This track is a little introduction, a prologue that was perhaps intended to show what we might expect from the artist’s next album, Collections from the Whiteout. This single has got the elements of indie-folk which are […]
by Aron Debreceni
Rock-and-roll band of the 90s, Oasis, had gone their separate ways in 2009. With hints from Liam Gallagher, will the iconic band Oasis come back together in 2022? With Liam Gallagher always throwing things out on Twitter, could it be true that he is calling for a reunion? With the tension between the two […]
by Alison Law