One of the most important phases of your life is when you are bored. Boredom is active, unstable, and demanding. Boredom is good! It forces us to get uncomfortable in our comfort zone. It forces us to look the other way and explore. It forces us to wonder ‘what if?’. Boredom is not caused because…
Life After School
Talking about school has always been an endless cycle, at least for me. When I was in school, I dreaded every moment spent in it and now that I’m out of school, I miss it. Most students who have graduated from high school will tell you the same thing. We only understand the true value…
April Edition – The Circle of Life
Photojournalists Note – Tanisha Jhaveri & Manya Srivastava The photographs in this edition of the Casual Observer focus on the theme of “The Circle of Life”, be it the distinction between the old and the young in our community, the phases of the moon or the ultimate end of life on this planet. Taking photos…
Speed, Distance and Time
I believe that education is really important, and something that is unarguably beneficial in preparing us for the dreaded “real world”. We start our school lives young and naive, and indulge in simple activities like finger painting, cooking without fire, games, song, and dance. These experiences gradually change as we progress from preschool to high…
What Next?
How did we get here? We had every single minute of every single day planned — making notes, studying, solving past papers, even “rest” periods! In short, it was GRIND SEASON and all of us were ready to get into a study lockdown. Little did we know, we were about to be thrust into a…
Join The Club (The COVID-19 Interview)
We are facing an unprecedented disruption of life as we know it, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to plague our society. In these turbulent times, The Casual Observer has decided to interview the heads of clubs and societies here at NPSi to find out how they’re coping with the waves of uncertainty and anxiety that…
Is VR going too far?
Occasionally, Youtube’s suggestions make us come across something worth watching. When I saw the title “Mother meets her deceased daughter through VR technology,” my attention was immediately captivated. Over nine minutes, the video shows a mother interacting with her daughter, Na Yeon, who passed away at the young age of three. A seemingly impossible act…
Power Beyond Science
Do you believe in miracles? If not, I’m here to change your mind. Miracles are a power beyond imagination. They are life-altering moments you cannot see coming. And neither did I. December 17th, 2017 11:40 p.m. My brother was walking home from Waterside to Seafront (on Meyer road). The signal turned green for him, and…
Migrant Workers: Why Should We Care?
As students. We can often get lost in our own microcosm, preoccupied with our own lives and circumstances. As a result, the individuals that probably toil the most are some of the most undervalued and underappreciated. They are none other than the migrant workers. Empirically, the Oxford dictionary defines a migrant worker as “ a…
The Trend Trap
Yes, this is a real thing, although I wish it was not. About 5 months ago, the world woke up to Immediately, we went into a panic. On Instagram, Snapchat, and Whatsapp, we shared articles, videos, and pictures, and texted our friends to save the Rainforest. It was a global movement unlike any other. But…
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