My love for cooking has always been in the outcome of the food, the way it tastes and its presentation. Rarely though, do I find myself actually observing the various utensils that I use. Spending all this time at home, I have discovered a new interest in these items I find around my kitchen. My mother has a stone mortar and pestle that I have always been fascinated by. The oblong shape of the pestle and the weight of the deep bowl are such distinct features that separate them from our everyday sights. The texture, at first g...

I love food. I’m sure you do, too. But just imagine how much more enjoyable consuming this said food would be if we were able to do so in peace during break and snack time. When the clock strikes 10 in the morning, I request you to please make your way to the dining hall in an orderly manner without running and screaming. This is to ensure that no one gets hurt and that everyones’ bags don’t slam into each other. Pushing and pulling is not condoned during these times. The tea and coffee station always seems to be a ti...

 How many of us have been caught up in the latest trends and styles? Or have been too busy purchasing discounted clothes to look into the processes and nature of the brands that we buy from? The truth is that many of us are guilty of buying products made in the fast fashion industry. Many of us are ...

In November 2019, 'Juul', one of the biggest and most successful vaping companies in the US, was accused of advertising teen vaping. The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against the firm, accusing them of “misinterpreting the safety of its products and targeting teens in advertisements”, according...