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They left their homes behind to pursue new horizons, some pushed by political forces, some by the fear of persecution and many left looking for a better future. In this article, we present to you our list of 10 immigrant authors who once started as outsiders in foreign countries and are today literary legends. […]
by Sonia
While we were slowly getting our Christmas decorations ready for the new year, sudden news hit the press about a new variant of coronavirus that had been detected in the UK. It has already spread to the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, and Australia. Meanwhile, countries such as France, Canada, and Ireland banned all flights from the […]
by Ful Belin
Lemmy “Lemmy is dead.” read the text. Five Years ago, I was sitting in a cold front room, deep in the south Japanese countryside when I got this text from my brother. With my seven-month old son playing on the floor in front of me, the snow glistening in the sunshine outside, and still trying […]
by Mark Comerford
Despite the recent news of vaccine approval and distribution, it seems that sporadic lockdowns are here to stay until COVID-19 is under control. While lockdowns are not ideal, they seem to be one of the best ways to reduce the spread of the virus. In order to make your lockdown experience a bit brighter, I […]
by Keara Long
Meditation comprehension can be experienced through seminars, organised meditation loops, and educational videos, but the more complex insight can only come from books. Below is a collection of the best meditation books, ranging from classical to unconventional, realistic to philosophic, and easy to understand to more comprehensive and nuanced. Why you should give meditation a […]
by Ananya Vatsa
Since the band’s inception in 1975, Motörhead have been the very pinnacle of all things heavy metal – the music, the lifestyle, and the image. The one constant in the band’s long and storied history is bass player, lyricist, and lead vocalist, the iconic Lemmy Kilmister. Born Ian Kilmister on December 24, 1945, in Stoke, […]
by Mark Comerford
Christmas is generally viewed as a joyful and fun-filled time of year, spent with loved ones, exchanging gifts and festive cheer. However, Christmastime can also be a tough time of year for many, owing to several factors like financial strain or loneliness; for those without close relationships with family or friends, the holidays can be […]
by Rachel McLoughlin
With Covid-19 still in the picture, travelling in 2021 continues to look like an impossible deed. These past few months have made us seek alternatives for family and friends’ reunions, work, leisure, exercise, and pretty much any other activity in our lives. But tourism has been one of the most affected industries, as it seemed […]
by Julia Villanueva
2020 will be a year nobody will forget. The past twelve months have been hard. Living through a global pandemic and numerous lockdowns has taken its toll on a lot of people. As the year draws to a close, despite all the doom and gloom, we should also remember there were at least some positive […]
by Aoife McDowell