Rage was supposed to be loud, right? Rage was supposed to be action, the faster beat of heart. Any reaction? a rainbow of red? bitterness of a nightmare? That irritating shade of brick orange at 2 pm? Then why’s it much alike the eerie silence of a crowd? The silence of giving up on someone […]
Innovation of Thoughts About the Future; Megan George (8F)
The future isn’t something we wait for while we stand by on the sidelines− it’s something we create. Every great invention started of as a seedling of curiosity that gradually grew into an idea someone executed. We can tell that the future holds a promising place for technology considering the uprise of artificial intelligence, robotics […]
Healthcare for All; Badriya Fatima (7G)
Everyone knows healthcare is a basic human right but how much of this right is actually exercised? Healthcare may theoretically be available to EVERYONE but availability does not necessarily mean equal access or equal quality. Racial and ethnic inequalities can significantly affect healthcare outcomes by influencing access to medical services, quality of treatment and health […]
Struggles To Achieve; Ethan Vaz (9I)
We all have the desire to achieve, for that we need to accept and believe. We need to put our hard work and efforts, But we need to approach hardships and discomforts. We see others accomplishing their target, And our huge mission has just started. I just ask myself; will I ever be successful in […]
Loneliness and addiction: How are they linked?; Deeksha Ramamoorthy (9F)
Introduction: “At around 7.30 every evening, Sumita Datta unlocks her front door in Tollygunge to the same familiar sight every day. The television blasts Cocomelon in one corner, where her five-year-old daughter sits cross-legged with a coloring book that is more largely ignored. From the kitchen, comes the sharper sound of a phone playing a […]
One Missing Earring; Badriya Fatima (7G)
a single gold hoop sitting on the velvet tray. the other one vanished somewhere between the taxi and the airport gate. it’s not about the gold. it’s about the fact that you can take every precaution, be a perfectionist about your belongings, retrace your steps a hundred times, and still end up carrying half of […]
A Cracked Phone Screen; Badriya Fatima (7G)
The glass shattered two years ago when it dropped on the tile floor. a spiderweb pattern spreads across the top left corner, cutting right through his contact picture. the phone still works fine. I swipe over the sharp edges every day, feeling the small pricks against my thumb, reminding myself that just because something still […]
Things We Mistake for Home; Badriya Fatima (7G)
I thought home was a person who called me by a nickname and promised to stay until the end of time. I thought home was a seat in a friend group where we laughed at inside jokes. I thought home was a city I’m leaving in three days. turns out people leave, friendships drop you […]
Archetypes; Badriya Fatima Syeda (7G)
i’m ambitious but don’t want to overachieve. i’m pessimistic but stay in the middle. i say i don’t need those people then admit i miss them. there i go again turning myself into a character just to see if i fit the script. but humans contradict themselves constantly. maybe that isn’t a glitch in the […]
The Last Voice Note; Badriya Fatima (7G)
“are you seriously putting on makeup? you genuinely don’t need any, baddie.” his nickname for me. i press play in the dark and let his voice caress my aching soul. in the mirror, a full face of insecurities stares back. i stop the recording. my phone glitches, playing the audio from our final fight. i […]
The Cycle Of Life; Ethan Vaz (9I)
The seed so lonely beneath the earth, With no sense, with no worth. But all of a sudden in a matter of a day, It unleashes its roots with no delay. In a flick of a finger few days pass by, It sprouts above the earth facing the sky. It spreads its shoots towards the […]
The Flying Messenger; Ethan Vaz (9I)
These birds are so unique, With a strong and streamlined physique. People say they should be abolished, But many of us are so astonished. The common pigeon so dull and pale, But long ago they used to deliver your mail. So many breeds such as the blue bars, But they are like fast aero stars. […]
The Treasures of Time; Ethan Vaz (9I)
We consistently desire irrelevant belongings, But we do not realize the most important treasure, time. Us individuals used time for centuries, For possessing important memories. Time possesses three elements the; The past, present and future the most prominent. The clocks are ticking one by one, We should use every minute to enjoy and have fun. […]
Melody Of a Canary; Ethan Vaz (9I)
The miniature yellow bird trapped with the cage, Singing its melody like an opera on stage. Has the urge to escape and be free, To perch on a branch on a tree. A melodious tune so sad but true, Gazing across the world with a spectacular view. Ponders what would occur if it was at […]
Purrs, Meows and Hisses; What Do They Mean? Understanding Feline communication, in a nutshell; Arnav Ganesh (9I)
Many people have a common misconception about cats being cold towards their owners or being aggressive in general. Believe it or not, these misconceptions only arise from people who treat, or approach cats incorrectly. These myths would never have surfaced if only they had listened to or observed the signs cats were giving them. In […]