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June 3, 2015 - Written by:

‘What Shade of Brown Are You?’ and Other Questions I Wish People Would Just Ask!

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I’ve got a weird name, haven’t I? Don’t worry, it’s okay to think it – it’s quite funny. But that’s because I’m a rare type of Asian known as Parsi. I love my unusual heritage. It makes me feel special. I also like it that people want to know what it is, even if it means taking ten minutes of... Read the rest of this post...

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May 20, 2015 - Written by:

CAREER: What Does Success ‘LOOK’ Like?

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I have been thinking recently about how easy it is to determine if someone is successful based on how they ‘look’ on their public profiles. When I use the term ‘look’ I am referring to not only their face, but also how they portray themselves on social media platforms, which is a HUGE thing nowadays. I want to scratch your brain on a few things... Read the rest of this post...

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May 14, 2015 - Written by:

The Age of the Selfie: Are We Losing Our ‘Selves’?

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Selfies have been around quite a while now. Love them or loathe them it looks like they’re here to stay. When you really think about it, taking a picture of yourself is a bit weird, right? I’m definitely guilty of taking the odd selfie, but I couldn’t imagine constantly uploading new ones to social media – it would be exhausting!... Read the rest of this post...

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November 14, 2014 - Written by:

Why Ched Evans Should NOT be Allowed Back into the World of Football

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Something has happened this week that has not only taken sexism in the sporting world back a decade, but the fight against rape too. Ched Evans, recently found guilty of rape and sentenced to five years in prison, has been allowed to train with his old football team, Sheffield United. (Image via) So lets just take a look at this... Read the rest of this post...

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August 27, 2014 - Written by:

Icy Over the Ice Bucket Challenge

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Giving to charity has suddenly become very self-indulgent. As I scan my newsfeed and I see many friends soaking themselves in icy water in order to spread awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis I wonder why it is we have to do attention-grabbing acts in order to want help a fellow human being. I would firstly like to congratulate the ALS... Read the rest of this post...

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April 27, 2014 - Written by:

On Losing Friends

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I recently ruffled a few feathers that have cost me several friendships – friendships I don’t really expect to get back, and controversially, friendships I don’t really miss. You see, to me friendships are a two-way street. Of being both supportive for each other and making time for each other. A good friendship will last across continents and months of... Read the rest of this post...

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