Have you ever noticed how some people seem to make friends so effortlessly, while others struggle to socialize with people around them? Maybe you’ve seen someone new walking into a room and, within minutes, they’re deep in conversation, laughing, and exchanging numbers. Meanwhile, others feel like they’re on the side-lines, hoping for a connection but … Read more
Since I was a child, the Great Pyramid of Giza has been a source of fascination to me. I’d often look at pictures, amazed by its size, beauty, and used to wonder how ancient Egyptians managed to build something so grand without technology as we know in the modern times. As I dug deeper, I learned … Read more
It’s a question that may sound strange and unsettling: why would any animal eat its own babies? As a curious mind, I often wonder about this unusual behaviour. Babies carry the DNA of their parents, and for most species, the survival of the young is crucial for the continuation of their lineage. In both humans … Read more
Each year as November approaches, a certain phrase pops up in our subconscious: “Remember, remember, the 5th of November.” You might recognize it from the famous movie V for Vendetta, but you might not know its origin story, the origins of this line go way back, tied to a real historical event and the idea … Read more
As someone who’s just starting out on this writing journey, I’m constantly drawn to everyday things we usually used to take for granted. Just recently, I found myself looking through my window, curious about this thing called glass. Think about it—glass is everywhere! From the screens we use to the buildings we live in, from art … Read more
I find myself stuck on one of the smallest creatures—mosquitoes. They’re everywhere, causing us grief, spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, and others that have caused so much loss in human history. Every time one bites, I wonder why they even exist. What good do they do? That’s where the writer in me gets curious. … Read more
As the 2024 Paris Olympics started, all eyes in Pakistan turned to javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem. Could this year be a blessing, and the rising star finally end Pakistan’s 72-year Olympic medal drought? Pakistan has never had a medal in Olympic history in any event other than hockey. Arshad Nadeem, with his personal best of … Read more