BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA Often overshadowed by its larger, and more fancied neighbours, Bahrain is an island nation that is a treasure trove of quite some contrasts. As the plane would descend over the glistening waters of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain greets you like an old friend- warm, hospitable, and replete with rich tales. The capital …
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By: Pratham Golcha As far as we can recollect, it is a given fact that our existence has always been shaped by the truth of impermanence. Nothing remains unchanged in our world- not even our own bodies, relationships, emotions, etc. It is quite common as humans to constantly resist change, and yet, change is the …
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BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA As the wrath of climate change intensifies and engulfs humans more and more, with every passing day, its consequences are no longer confined to national boundaries. The climate crisis is, and has always remained transnational- right from the cyclones in the Bay of Bengal, to desertification in Africa. The world is increasingly …
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BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA One of the very first questions that we ask all our friends, family members, or even a random stranger is, “How are you?”, or “What’s up?” One of the most common answers I seem to get nowadays is: “I’m good, just tired.” The whole story lies in that one word- “tired,” and …
BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA When was the last time you counted the number of steps you walked in a day, or counted the calories you consumed in 24 hours? Perhaps, not too long ago? Maybe not too long a while back? Moreover, when did you last ditch texting your friend up when you felt that you’re …
BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA In a world that is obsessed with the need to constantly be productive and successful, control is often the key underlying factor- a feeling that puts one control in the driving seat of life. The mere prospect of relinquishing ‘control’ by any means, may seem counterintuitive, or even reckless at times. Since …
BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA As it constantly evolves, the realm of international relations is dynamic in nature, and come 2025, it holds heightened significance- more than ever before. Through technological advancements, economic shifts, ever-shifting ideologies, and policies, the subject is a matter of grave concern for the world community, as a whole. International relations has always …
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BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA The capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, became hosts to the first ever major United Nations conference, the Conference of Parties (COP) 16 that took place from December 2- December 13. It was under the convention of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with the previous UNCCD COP being hosted …
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BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA Just like every year, 2024 too witnessed the landmark event of the Conference of Parties (COP), in its 29th edition, that took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The much-anticipated event, COP29, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), witnessed many events that highlighted it, for all the right as well …
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BY: PRATHAM GOLCHA ‘Paradox’ is a word we often hear in everyday life’s parlance. Yet, we brush it off as something meager or irrelevant. A paradox is essentially a statement, situation, or concept that seems self-contradictory or logically impossible, but upon closer examination, does reveal an underlying truth or offer a deeper insight into something …
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