Photography
Black and white filter always shows the tiniest details in the picture. Do you agree? By the way, this picture was shot last year in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Black and white filter always shows the tiniest details in the picture. Do you agree? By the way, this picture was shot last year in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Dedicated to Mrs. Anesia Dassyne-Nanan The year 2020 has barged in, and brought with it, a great deal of economic problems that march alongside social troubles. Though, the biggest obstacle it has brought with it, is a perfect combination of social and economic issues: the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has revealed the weaknesses of Trinidad and Tobago’s economy as the disastrous effects of unsustainable practices of the past, are racing towards us. A sustainable future therefore depends on the actions of the youths, and thus it is critical that they are able to facilitate sustainable change...
There are a number of areas that Turkey should address in order to progress in terms of education, with the number one issue would be gender inequality, as its short- and long-term effects on education are quite prevalent. Unfortunately, gender inequality affects lives of women in many regions of the country, and the effects are seen starting at an early age. For example, in international standardized tests, we see a trend in which boys score higher than the girls. Although this might hold true for many nations, for Turkey, the difference between the scores of boys and girls is higher than the...
In the universe lies existence In existence bodes humanity Singularity of humanity births human In a compartment births the sight of the universe It's just a cycle The universe is you And you are the universe Every sight of the eye shows the existence of different universe. An identity of presence. ©ultimate_legend
INTRODUCTION The year is 2016, and I've got some time after taking my High School Exam. During that time I got a chance to know more about my society, surroundings, and culture. I started work at a night school as a paid volunteer, and the first thought came to my mind, most of the students are senior to me. How will I deal with this sort of problem? When I talked to the principal of that night school, he encouraged me a lot and said to me “you can teach other students, as they are more senior and maintain professionalism”. My night school students are not that serious about the grade, but...
"In a crowd of thousands" is a line of a song I heard in a musical I recently saw. It made me think just that. I am just one human of the thousands that have recently graduated and are unable to find a job. I certainly did not expect to be in this position back in December, when I graduated a top university with top scores. Young with a lot of dreams, it's a common thing to receive a rude awakening. Suddenly, you are not in school and you cannot control your success like you could control your grades. Suddenly it's all about connections, your own personal branding, and a whole lot of luck...
Annually during the months of May through to July, an ocean phenomenon occurs in South Africa. It’s a time of plenty for all, as large shoals of sardines move in a band up to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Crowds of varied, frenzied sharks, gamefish, whales, dolphins, birds and even humans prey on these millions of shiny fish that migrate from the icy waters of the Cape to the warmer waters of the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Although the great bulk of South Africa's sardine stock is to be found in the cooler Cape waters, each winter a small proportion of the stock moves eastwards up the Wild Coast. These...
College is an incredible experience — even if it does have a “double-edged sword” vibe. Learning something you’re passionate about, completing a degree, and beginning your career in the best position possible are all well worth a good old four-year collegiate effort. However, those aforementioned pros come with some cons as well. For instance, college is known for hefty workloads, late nights spent studying, and unstable finances. Between the overwhelming costs of tuition and the lack of sustainable income, college can be a financial nightmare. While it’s difficult to find a way to completely...
For many of us, working remotely along our teams seem to be challenging due to the decrease of physical interactions, availabilities, and mental health issues. However, we must acknowledge that working from home is an opportunity to develop multiple strategies that would strengthen relationships and reinforce the work. It must be stressful to manage an effective communication between your team members and keep them connected. Many may lose motivation, some may be unavailable or overworked. How can I cope with that? Here are 5 guidelines that I am following along my team to stay connected and...
Positive Learning from the Pandemic Introducing unwarranted challenges for all aspects of life, COVID-19 has certainly unmasked the reality of all situations, laying them bare. As learning becomes remote and institutions turn to digital platforms to continue education, the notion of social inequalities has been put to question. While it is promising to see solutions being proposed and put into action, it is no surprise that we have failed to recognize the highly excluded category of Children with Disabilities. When combined with numerous structural inequalities, such as poverty, gender...
Everyone and everything is absolutely beautiful. Sometimes you need a special situation to realize certain things. Staying at home gave me an opportunity to understand what I want and who I am. I started to notice the beauty of being and sharing. Being a human being and sharing knowledge and love. Being a tree and sharing air and fruits. Being an earthworm and sharing the care about the earth and etc. Give yourself some time to realize it. I did and it's a part of my daily routine. Be a friendly alien who didn't come to Earth to destroy everything.
As we delve deeper into the ambush of COVID-19, the notion of the increase of environmental awareness has been put into question. From the pre-eminent headlines of the decline of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions in Northern Italy, drop of coal usage by 40% in China, the possibility of Germany achieving its climate goals to the calming sound of birdsong in areas where there were none, one thing is certain: nature is taking a breath of relief, enjoying a break from our environmental footprint. The global lockdown has certainly unmasked the reality of the environmental conditions and highlighted...
Singapore’s landscape is densely-populated, a concrete-jungle it can sometimes seem. As highlighted in Singapore’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions, intended to be presented at the COP meeting in 2020), it is important to consider urban planning for the future. I was first introduced to vertical farming for my exhibition in grade 4, when it was still a blossoming idea. Now, in cities around the world, planting trees in urban areas is seen as a way to still contribute to forestry while not losing out on property profit. In Milan, the hometown architect Stefano Boeri designed aesthetic...
#COVID-Stories Rema | Teacher & KG1/KG2 Supervisor | Amman, Jordan How has COVID-19 changed your professional life? R: COVID-19 has changed my professional life by making me use new methods of teaching. I joined an online course about distance learning technology and received a certificate in order to use these tools to teach my students. Without it, I can do nothing to help my students at this time. How has distance learning impacted your students? R: In my opinion, distance learning has affected most of my students very negatively, mainly because they are receiving information from so many...
#COVID-Stories Ahmad | Business Owner | Amman, Jordan How have your language school and tourism company been affected by COVID-19? A: The tourism sector and international language schools are the two industries most impacted by COVID-19 in Jordan and around the world. There are no customers for businesses as a result of COVID-19. Back in March, a lot of customers and students began canceling their trips causing businesses to decline until there were absolutely no customers. Do you feel like the needs of your businesses are being addressed at this time? A: The government has been very...
Let me set the scene for America about 3 months ago. Was our country not taking this situation seriously? The deciding government had not taken any actions yet and cases continued to rise. Fast forward to today? Well, we hear in the news that America has low testing kits, and other important supplies are in need for our health professionals. In California, where I stay, Beaches, State Parks, restaurants and all non-essential business are closed. Even sports are cancelled. We could have been more prepared for this situation considering the time we had. Now, COVID-19 has had a direct impact on...
I do not leave my home but I fear for the street children who have no protective measures against the coronavirus, explains the young Fatouma who is aware of the risks run by the most vulnerable children. The coronavirus is a very serious disease that has disrupted social harmony. In some places, preventive measures to stop its spread have not been applied. Many people lack the means to buy masks, disinfectant gel, or soap and for many access to water has been the main challenge It is thus based on article 17 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child that we ask that every child can have...