Cringes and comments about traffic to and fro prompted us to defend this fantastic city we call Sharjah. Here’s why we live in Sharjah.…
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Gather & converse about the shifting tides of local & international societal trends; feminism, stay-at-home dads, privacy, narcissism, justice & more.
Smelly Cat: The One With Stray Cats in Dubai
In litter bins, around cafeterias & buildings, the king of the internet wanders about UAE streets. B-Change explores the issue of stray cats in Dubai.…
Here Is What’s Wrong With Feminism
Emmeline Pankhurst, 1913. Close to a century later, Catharine MacKinnon, 1993. If that second statement is not a generalized demonization of men, I don’t know what is. For those who don’t know, Pankhu…
5 Critical Things We Overlook About Homemakers
Homemakers are the amongst the most underrated, overlooked people on the planet. Despite their selfless contribution to our lives, we often forget to appreciate their presence and effort. Although the…
Dubai Residents Comment on Appearance Judgment Culture
Gucci, Chanel, Mont Blanc, Ferrari. Dubai is home to malls at every corner, oozing luxury. Look at your own possessions – even if you don’t see yourself as brand-conscious, you’ve probably got o…
Remembering A Life Lesson: December 16, 2014
I vividly remember December 16 2014; it was a morbid day – online and offline. We awoke to mourn over 140 school children and staff massacred in the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar. What was thei…
6 UAE Traffic Fines You Need To Know About| Vol. II
Some fines are known to us at birth (I exaggerate) and those are probably monitored by our instincts. There are others, though, that slip by unnoticed, only to smirk at us from the ticket on our car w…
WATCH: Behnaz Shafiei Reving Up Social Change in Iranian Motocross
Behnaz Shafiei: When I was 15 I saw a lady going around doing whatever she wanted on a motorcycle, and that is when I realised I wanted to ride one as well. There are some groups of men, when they see…
This Man Let His Daughter Drown To Keep Her Honor Intact
About two weeks ago, it was reported that a 20 year-old girl in Dubai drowned, as her father stopped lifeguards from saving her. According to reports, the man said that he “prefers his daughter being …
A German Home: Toasting A Bold Humanitarian Move | #AGermanHome
Featured Image Artwork: Anete Thomas It is the worst humanitarian crisis Europe has faced since the Second World War. According to the UNHCR, more than 4 million Syrians have fled their country since …
5 Most Awkward Moments In Political History
1. Napoleon’s Russian Campaign In 1812 at the zenith of his power, the French general gathered a massive army of 400,000 men from all over Western Europe. Thought to be invincible and envisioning an i…
Heart-Warming Stories From Women Living In The UAE
Worshipped in the form of a mother, loved in the form of wife and treasured in the role of a sister, the woman folk of any country are a blessing to its survival. Their well-being remains a matter of …
Wealth, Elitism And Arrogance: What Can Be Done?
This article, by no means, tries to imply all wealthy individuals are arrogant. It only humbly attempts to bring to light a phenomenon we’ve all become arguably immune to. You must be familiar with th…
To Hang Or Not To Hang : Yakub Memon
… That Is The Question It has been more than two decades but the Friday of March 12, 1993, is still fresh in the minds of those who had the misfortune of witnessing one of the most terrible acts…
Not Your Fashion Statement: Cultural Appropriation & The Self-Hating Indian
Let’s start with the basics: cultural appropriation is the adoption of aspects or symbols of an oppressed culture by its oppressor, often for mercantile intention or just to ‘look exotic’. Appropriat…
This, That & Other Nonsense: To Kill a Watchman | PG Bhaskar
In 1960, Nelle Harper Lee’s book To Kill A Mockingbird set the literary stage on fire, winning her the Pulitzer prize. After a few years in the limelight, Lee seemed to have gone into hibernation exce…
Drinking Responsibly: Can You Blame It On The A-a-a-alcohol?
You’re at a party. There are people milling all around you, in a haze of drink and smoke. You see that girl, staggering in her attempt to stand straight, unable to make sense of what’s happening aroun…
Celebrity Role Models: Drug-Addicts, Nudists & Reckless Behavior
We know it’s easy to get engrossed in celebrity scandals and gossip over world issues. Newspapers, digital publications, television channels all use entertainment content as a light-hearted touch in t…
Islamophobia in the UK: Anecdotes From a Resident Student’s Research
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 curs…
Talking About the Creaky Beliefs of Ageism
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, s…
WATCH: Why Is There An Influx Of Indian Expats In The UAE?
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 high…
‘Cause She’s A L-A-D-Y | Anti-Feminism At Its Best
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, …