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We all have that one person we think of at the first sign of sadness and happiness,equally. Someone who’s not only our best friend, but also our partner in crime. I know someone who has the power to make my day within an instant ; he’s someone who I’ve fallen in love with, someone …
Featured Image Artwork: Bhoomika Ghaghada Fear can make you panic or it can make you freeze. For some, it’s a monster living on their shoulders whispering irrational nothings, feeding off insecurities like a leech. If the worst can happen, it will. Convoluted, bending to your fear, a terrifying Murp…
Middlesex students, Team Revenution, emerged victorious at the regional finals of the CIMA Global Business Challenge 2015 on June 14. Mind you, the international business competition held by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in partnership with Barclays, is no easy task, but that’s p…
After receiving the eagerly awaited [or dreaded] results of the CBSE 2015 finals a few weeks ago, I came to terms with the fact that I’m not in high school anymore; this realisation was obviously accompanied with waves of existential crises and a lot of impulsive behaviour [like drinking a lot of Re…
In the past few years, workspace design has seen an emerging trend of wide open offices, with no walls or barriers, no cubicles – hailed as perfect for collaborative, inspired projects. As mentioned in an HBR article, even giants like Google, Facebook, Yahoo and even Samsung have subscribed to…
Fingers tapping on the steering wheel, nervously changing radio channels, checking the dashboard clock every two seconds and hoping for an empty road; I’ve been there too many times. Stressed, anxious and constantly cursing myself, I am late. Again. What am I going to say this time? Well, ther…
Insecurity is that monster we let breed and feed and then it gets in the way of everything we do. Want to begin your own project? Nope, that idea isn’t brilliant enough. Can’t speak to that interesting someone because you aren’t good enough. Can’t hit ‘apply’ on that application you’ve been wo…
Every morning, I sit with my iPad and a cup of coffee to scroll through Twitter and read the news. Lately, I have come across an abundance of articles about mosques being torn down, Muslims being cursed and all-around hateful words being slung back and forth. It’s frightening to think about ho…
Clammy hands, a swollen throat and a heart waiting to rip your chest open with its constant thumping. We look like a pile of nerves when we’d rather seem as cool as John Wayne in a stare-down. Now, you may not be able to entirely change the way you feel [although here are some tips …
You’re invisible, irrelevant, too young or too old to understand, my darling. Twenty-something billionaires strutting on the streets, yet when I walked into a meeting a few weeks ago, my young face, short frame, and un-aggressive persona prompted a client to speak down to me. My little sister [who i…
The author of this piece, Amrita Thakkar, did her schooling in the Middle East and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Symbiosis University, Pune) To say that most Non Resident Indians (NRIs) are brought up in a typical ‘desi’ atmosphere might be a stretch. However, what ma…
Well, it’s all about the money! Or is it?! There are around 20 million Indians expats and about a quarter of them are employed in the Middle East. They come seeking better job prospects and higher salaries than they can find at home. While the majority of Indians expats in the UAE are blue col…
Over the past five years, residents of the UAE have borne witness to a steep rise in education costs, sending waves of anxiety among parents looking to enroll their children in quality schools in the region. According to a report by HSBC, UAE ranks third in a list of the most expensive countries in …
Photojournalist: Stefin Elsy We carry it around in our pockets, the gateway to unlimited interaction. What are the best ways to use Facebook? What effect does it have on face-to-face socializing? Can it increase your opportunity to nab a job? The annual research conference MCRAW [Media & Commun…
“I’m fine” “This pasta is delicious” “Won’t be able to make it –stuck at work” We all fib and we do it incredibly often. According to a study in the Journal of Basic and Applied Psychology, a majority of us can’t even go ten minutes without lying. “60 percent of the subjects lied at least once …
Featured Image Artist: Sanna Mander [sourced from expo2020dubai.ae] Since it’s inception in 1851, when the best-known World Expo took place in London’s Crystal Palace in the UK, expos have been an important part of global advancement. Expo 2020, which was awarded to Dubai on November 27, 2013, will …
This isn’t a guide of who not to fall in love with, but you may find inspiration to see love in a clear light with this author’s personal experience. Read on. I grew up with an idea of who to love. Then with going through the sword and fire of loves lost to the time …
Remember your first day at college? A worried mind that couldn’t find the right classroom, confused eyes that searched for help; what is glorified as a new time in your professional life; a moment to mark your entry into the future. Now, look at you, you’ve gotten past the confusion and …
Artwork: Bhoomika Ghaghada Men quite often scowl when told a woman is on her period. The general belief is that, once a month, every month, without a doubt, all women turn into screeching werewolves, decidedly aggressive, sensitive to even subtle comments, yelling at everything in their path. Like a…
B-Change will be partnering with Manipal University Dubai’s School of Media & Communication which is hosting a global research conference, themed “Social Media: Consumption, Impact & Gratification” on May 21, 2015. The conference, organized by the Media & Communication Research &am…
Research credits: Tasnim Hasan Schools are wrapping up their finals exams, and universities and colleges have opened applications across the U.A.E, but which university has what you’re looking for? Where should you apply? The task of choosing looks taxing when you don’t have enough information to ma…
Schools are wrapping up their finals exams, and universities and colleges have opened applications across the U.A.E, but which university has what you’re looking for? Where should you apply? The task of choosing looks taxing when you don’t have enough information to make an informed decision, so we …
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