I am a brown girl with a Muslim name. And these two visibly obvious identities have cost me serious opportunities as a freelance writer. I am othered and dismissed for these perfectly invalid reasons. I am not offered fair pay or room for negotiation and my pitches are rejected only to show up as pieces …
#PublishingPaidMe: What It’s Like To Be A Writer With People Of Color Syndrome Read More »
Many of us want to live life on our own terms but we are afraid of what people will say about us. It is important to fight back against haters who cannot stop criticizing you. The best way to do so is to stand up for yourself and be strong enough to tell them to …
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You’re feeling anxious. Again. To make things worse, you are a) all by yourself or b) surrounded by complete strangers who wouldn’t be able to help you even if they wanted to. Fret not, I have anxiety too and I know how to contain it before it gets worse. Although anxiety manifests differently for everybody, …
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Seema is trying to get a six-pack, Rajesh is cleaning his house, and I am on my bed, dreaming of fries. Hi there! My name is Abhijeet. Yeah, I’m lazy and I own it. I find it addictive yet beneficial. So while you’re trying to get work done from home, trying to learn new skills …
I’m Lazy And I Own It: Why Hustling Is Overrated Read More »
This interview was originally published on ne8x.in. Since the website is now defunct, I have republished it here. Mahevash Shaikh belongs to a breed of millennials who have taken their role in the postmodern world of the internet very seriously. In an interview with Ne8x, the young author talks about Busting Clichés, what inspires her …
Meet Mahevash Shaikh, The Author of Busting Cliches Read More »
Things are getting worse on a global level due to the outbreak of COVID-19, especially in the USA. While doctors are doing their best to treat patients, scientists everywhere are looking for a vaccine to cure this disease. Even individuals like you and I are contributing to the fight against the pandemic by following quarantine …
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So you are stuck at home like the rest of the world and are probably aching to go out like you used to. Sadly, things are not going to go back to how they were anytime soon, so we might as well make the best of it, right? No, I am not going to get …
Tired Of Being Stuck At Home? Now Is The Time To Find Yourself Read More »
We’ve all handled a deck of cards at one point or another. It’s an integral part of one’s youth and a crucial social interaction while growing up. Gathered in a group, engaged in an activity that’s both competitive and communal. Where chance plays a factor, but so does skill. Thus, it should come as no …
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Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world drastically in a short period of time. It has caused governments all over the world to implement safety measures to address it. And this has altered the course of all kinds of businesses. Different industries are dealing with different levels of impact and the real …
This Is The Impact Of COVID-19 On The Real Estate Industry Read More »
Look, I get it. You want to be productive. So like many people, you have a long to-do list to take care of every single day. The grind never stops, they say. But is that really true? Even machines need time to rest and repair. And you, dear human, are no machine, you are a …
Unhustle: Your To-Do List Can Wait. A Mental Health Crisis Won’t. Read More »