In Buddhism, it is taught that the root cause of suffering and rebirth are the three poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance which are represented at the centre in Buddhism’s wheel of life as: The rooster is for greed, the snake for hatred and the pig for ignorance. Buddhism does not teach that humanity will collectively overcome the… Continue reading How Buddhism’s Concept of The Three Poisons Can Inform Our Current Predicament
An unlikely group is gathered at the entrance of the Victoria underground station: three clean-shaven men in corporate outfits, a mother leaning on her baby’s stroller, and four teenage girls sipping on Blank Street matcha. The unconventional cluster anxiously checks their phones, letting out a collective, frustrated sigh. What could they possibly have in common on an ordinary Monday morning?… Continue reading Mind the Gap: Why Young Londoners Are Pedalling Away from the Tube
In politics, as in life, expectations and realities are two sides of different coins. They are separated by a deep gully and widened daily by intervening variables. For most Brits, at least judging by online polls, the current premiership of Keir Starmer could be likened to a monstrous white elephant that no amount of bows… Continue reading Beyond survival: The Starmer Paradox
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows” American journalist Sydney J Harris’ quote could perhaps shed some light upon the harsh truth of university education in 2025: that its “purpose” is becoming diluted. In the Summer of 2025, UCAS figures reported an all-time high in the university and college acceptance rate… Continue reading University – the reality of post-18 education
Robert Jenrick decries that over 30 judges who preside over immigration issues have previously been associated with “open borders charities”. This, he thinks, is an unconscionable breach of judicial independence. He refers in particular to Bail for Immigration Detainees, a charity for whom multiple judges have previously provided their services as a barrister, pro bono.… Continue reading Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us understand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament).
Three, Indian, Chinese and Pakistani, women walk into the bar. No this isn’t a racist joke or a UN meeting for developing countries. It’s just Friday dinner, and the premise of where many of my articles stem from, constant conversation with constant friends (I’m a trained yapologist). As I sat across from my two friends, we… Continue reading A Housewife is A Slave
“The work of artifice is to make men believe they are acting of their own free will…” It’s hard not to agree with Tom Sawyer’s thoughts while digging into the manipulation games in the context of big American money, where manipulation itself is the core of chasing money, prosperity, development and the realized blueprint of… Continue reading Big Big Bang: What Wall Street Should Focus on Amid Inflation to Keep a Second Great Depression at Bay
Nobody enjoys turbulence. It’s unnerving, often scary and in some cases, dangerous. In recent months there has been a noticeable increase in severe turbulence. Earlier this summer a Delta airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after dozens of passengers were injured as a result of severe turbulence. This incident may not be… Continue reading Climate change is making flying bumpier and aircraft designers are racing to keep up
The Growing Disconnect Between Political Power and Public Needs In a system built on the promise of democracy, the question remains: does the government still serve the people, or has it become a tool for maintaining the status quo of the wealthy and powerful? In Britain, the idea of government “for the people” often feels… Continue reading The People’s Government: Promise vs. Reality
High-profile comedians including Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart have received backlash for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. In a world that increasingly cares only about money, why do we still care? It’d take an impressive feat of mental gymnastics to view Western comedians’ performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival as anything other than an… Continue reading The Importance of Comedy – Why Western Comedians’ Appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival Matters
