In this globalised and interconnected world of imports and exports, South Korea has emerged as one of the flagbearers in pop culture. With K-pop transcending global boundaries and language barriers. — I proudly admit that I am an avid listener of K-pop and genuinely love it. South Korea’s music industry, driven predominantly by K-pop or Korean pop music, has witnessed exponential growth, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. However, my journey into this musical genre only began when I gained access…

What defines the way we live? When do we upgrade our standards of living? When do we feel that we have degraded them? Does our living standard lie in something materialistic or something way beyond that….. — Just big, blank black eyes without a sparkle were what I could see as I stared down through my glass window. Staring into space and zoning out has become a part of my daily routine; solitude has engulfed me like a warm blanket on a chilly day. As a child…

‘A mature society understands that at the heart of democracy is the argument’ (Salman Rushdie). How important is debate and argument to a democratic society in the 21st century? — Democracy is one of the oldest forms of government known to humankind. It has been people’s favourite because a democratic government reflects people’s choices and decisions. It has been identified as the sole means of reaching the core truth of important national matters. Many scholars have defined democracy as an…

They can inspire, comfort, and even inflict wounds that would never heal. But they are still gifted and cherished. — Why do words matter? Why do we only communicate with our words so much? What is it that words do, but silence doesn’t? Why do some spoken words hide the silence and not fill the emptiness? Words are the key to unlocking the doors of human connection and communication. The…

Reading needs to rise from being just an aesthetic act to creating a real difference in people’s lives by being a multifaceted activity. — Over the past few weeks, I have been able to buy two books, coincidentally or not. Still, this impulsive purchase has made me reflect on my old forgotten habit of reading. It has made me question why did I ever stop reading. Re-starting this habit has given me more time…

A sensible, heartfelt, and well-delivered story about star-crossed lovers which is genuine and keeps the viewers entertained till the end — What is fate? Do frequent natural encounters and coincidences count as fate? Is it still destiny and luck if you try hard to make it seem like a coincidence? Are all romances a part of destined futures? A recent Japanese drama on Netflix sheds light on the slow Melo-romance and…

Paulo Coelho’s conversational writing blends into magical realism, spirituality and folklore to coax the reader into following their individual dreams. — ‘Dreams are made to be followed Life is meant to be lived And some books are meant to be read, loved and passed on.’ The Alchemist is one of those books. Written by a world-renowned author- ‘Paulo Coelho’. It is a remarkable story about the essential wisdom of listening to…

Is Globalization a bane or boon to the Indian middle-class workers — Any nation’s progressive economic growth stems from its hard-working and strategically crucial middle class. The section of society is neither too wealthy nor too poor. Still, there are few takers from here to bear the fruits of economic gains like globalization, liberalization, and privatization. Has globalization worked in favor of…

Economics as a separate branch of social science emerged in the 19th century when it was slowly starting to be considered a part of the physical sciences. — The timeline of economic thought has witnessed the fact that every economic idea at first was just a mere observation of the society and the times that the economists of that era were surrounded with. The discipline at first was well integrated with subjects like political economy, history, and philosophy…