SHIMLA:
A winter wonderland
The Indian Identity It's a political state of affairs!
The Bitter Aftertaste of Sweet Attachment
MAKEUP TRENDS TO WAIT FOR IN 2022
: g n i r u t a e F YEAR OF THE TIGER The King Of All Beasts
CONTENTS
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The Indian Identity
The Bitter Aftertaste of Sweet Attachment
16 Shimla - A Winter Wonderland
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12 Understanding Toxic Positivity
21 Wokal's Painting Competition Winner
Pride Activism
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Basic Sciences and Sustainable Development
Makeup Trend Predictions
34 Year of the Tiger
40 Almanac
45 Credits
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THE INDIAN IDENTITY Aarzoo
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It is quite bittersweet to identify as an Indian. While it brings with it all things wonderful about our culture, we often overlook the ugly. The ugly is always put on external factors and never ourselves though. We all personally qualify ourselves to be the perfect model of a moral leftist Indian. Yet, as much as I qualify myself as a patriot with the capability to point out the negatives that come with this identity unlike a nationalist, I don’t think that it is just to separate yourself from all the negatives. It’s time we take a good look at them. Since, this is the identity we are born into, we learn a lot of its aspects subconsciously which are ingrained in us. All this unlearning cannot magically take place by deeming yourself a leftist having participated in one march. As much as I would like to say the Indian identity is one that embodies pluralism and inclusivity, such a claim can no longer be made. That is not all there is to this identity. The Indian identity now involves its reaction to the active oppression of marginalised communities, the detesting of anyone that is unlike us in any way. This reaction, indifference or agitation, whether it be rightist or leftist, is a part of our identity. This is in direct clash with our proud claim to be pluralist. We now perceive the world and our country especially in disjointed images and by way of echo chambers. Our collective experience of identifying as Indian is no longer uniting but divisive. There is no availability of a right channel for proper communication to take place between the two groups. I make no mention of the apolitical community consciously while acknowledging that to also be a reaction, regrettably so. All this mayhem and chaos crowds over the ground realties of exploitation and isolation of marginalised communities.
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Much as we give importance to creating a discourse, the fact is that this discourse stays limited to elite upper-class conversations about growing tensions and persistence of the status quo. This hypocrisy and helplessness are now part of the Indian identity, my identity. The same Indian identity I learnt to keep close to my heart and lash out emotionally whenever remotely questioned. This is what it has been reduced to and become. The beautiful glasswork of our identity now lays in front of us, shattered. There is beauty in these pieces but there are shards that tear your skin and make you bleed. We can no longer choose to display a shard we are proud of to the world while hiding a balled-up bleeding fist close to our back.
It is bittersweet to identify as an Indian. No country is perfect (well some are definitely better off, come on). I hope to see the day where my identity isn’t one that is bittersweet. Especially not one that lingers more on bitter than sweet.
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THE BITTER AFTERTASTE OF
Sweet Attachment Samiah Anjum
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A distraught Wanda sits alone in her room, mourning the loss of her brother. When she confides in Vision that she thinks she’s going to drown with her grief, Vision delivers what has to be my absolute favourite line from any work of fiction:
"What is grief, if not love persevering? " I grew up in a very isolated environment, which would explain why everything Vision says in that scene made so much sense to me I was almost mad that I didn’t come up with those lines myself (for those of you who don’t know, Vision is a newly created android and it’s a long story you do not want me to get started on). I don’t know much about people, and I have certainly not used my feelings as much as I should have. Verbalising emotions, specifically something as complex as grief and love, is not easy, and is especially not easy for someone who has not felt them in their full capacity. So, forgive me if I make assumptions, or accidentally trivialise something, or romanticise something that shouldn’t be romanticised. This is a difficult topic for me to write on, but one that I really, really wanted to. As a person who is now on the brink of being exposed to all that society has to offer emotionally, both good and bad, I want this article to be there as a reminder. Of what, I am not entirely sure yet. But maybe it can be something to you too.
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Every person growing up in isolation has primarily fiction as their reference for human relationships. The trouble with that is, every piece of fiction has a protagonist that all other characters revolve around. Real life is far, far different. In fiction, when the protagonist goes through something, their friends are automatically there for them, almost always. There’s seldom a question of what the protagonist can do for others; it's always what others can do for the protagonist and how they benefit from it.
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Real life love isn’t like that. Real life love takes effort. It takes considerable energy to care about every single person that cares about you. It’s a two-way street; for all the love they drain on you, you need to replenish them with the same. I don’t mean an equal give and take, the you-did-thisfor-me-and-I-did-this-for-you-sonow-we-are-even-goodbye kind of relationship. Good relationships don’t expect anything in return for their love; they do, however, deserve it.
But what happens to all the energy you spend on loving someone, only for them to eventually leave? Objectively, it seems like a complete waste of time. Why actively love someone when you know you will get love in return anyways? Why be left with the bitter hangover of grief after their deaths? Why go through day after day of reflexively looking for someone, only to realise they are not there anymore? Why put your own discomfort on hold just to make someone else feel better? Why go out of your way to make someone happy? None of it matters in the grand scheme of things, right? Wrong. Or at least, that is what I have been learning from the people around me.
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I lost my paternal grandmother some 15 days before my last birthday. My aunt passed away later that same month. My mother lost her mother 10 days before I turned 2 and couldn’t even see her in her last days. A new friend that has become very important to me lost her favourite aunt on the exact date. My best friend lost her father a few days before I turned 10. I am a huge birthday person; anyone’s birthday makes me happy. My own, however, is surrounded by so many death anniversaries that I naturally don’t expect anyone to be excited about it. Why should people push down their grief to make me feel special that one particular day when they already do that every day? Except, my father and uncles still asked me if I wanted something, my mother still celebrated my second birthday, my best friend still spoils me over text messages no matter how busy she is, and while I haven’t had a chance to go through a birthday with my new friend yet, I know by the way she motivates me that she will do everything she can to make me feel special (no pressure though lol).
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We have spent so much time in isolation recently with so much negativity that it has become easy to dismiss the love and care people bring with them. But isn’t it that much more impressive, that in such trying times people are still left with enough energy to care? On the flip side, isn’t it that much more stupid of them to still care so deeply? Every sweet attachment comes with a bitter aftertaste, but is the aftertaste worth it? Or is it that the aftertaste makes the attachment all the more sweeter?
Loving people, and more importantly, maintaining that love, may sound exhausting. It can be effortless sometimes, no doubt about that. But the end is inevitable; either it fizzes out, or they die. But giving and giving until there is nothing left to give or no one to give it to seems like something intrinsically coded in us. Why else would a 2-year-old offer you his favourite chocolate but also expect nothing in return? People don’t have a lot of selfless instincts. So why fight the only pure one we do have?
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UNDERSTANDING X I C O T
POSITIVITY by Sara Siddiqui
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TOXIC POSITIVITY The concept of positivity is one that is crucial for survival in this cruel world. It is an essential aspect of life that keeps us going and drives us forward in difficult times. The “it will be okay” and “everything happens for a reason” mindsets are healthy and necessary in times of distress. What’s not healthy is the forced positivity that pushes one to shut down all negative thoughts and emotions and only focus on the positive ones. This is what is now emerging as toxic positivity. Life is not a utopia, so acknowledging the bad parts is simply realistic. Although positivity is a good thing, which we’ve already established, forcefully implied, it doesn’t take a lot of time to venture into becoming toxic.
Negative thoughts and emotions need an outlet – a good cry, a venting session or a creative outlet, but you can’t replace them with cutesy Tumblr quotes and images. Don’t get me wrong, an optimistic attitude really helps. Knowing that it will, in fact, get better someday works. But life is about yin and yang coexisting, not just the yang.
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“Don’t be sad”, “it will be okay”, “there’s no point in crying”, “just smile”. Dealing with loss, mental health issues, or tough times of any kind triggers negative emotions. All emotions are valid and must be dealt with instead of being ignored or overshadowed. Sidelining your suffering because “people have it worse”, belittling your feelings and suffering in silence to not look like a “complainer” are behaviors that have stemmed from the prevailing notion of always having an optimistic approach no matter what.
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Look at the positives as much as you can, but let out the negative energy too. Letting it out in a safe place is not just healthy but also extremely necessary to maintain an emotional balance.
Repressing these emotions and putting “positive” ones in their place never helps. Imagine being super stressed after exams and taking a vacation to blow off steam. Letting out negative energy works on the same concept.
Taking a vacation or a long break isn’t always feasible but being patient and kind with yourself, allowing yourself to feel and understanding your emotions can take your well-being a long way in the positive direction. It gets better, just not on a smooth road.
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SHIMLA THE WINTER
WONDERLAND
By Vanshika Seth
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Most of us think, “who travels to Shimla in the winters?” Travellers avoid visiting the hills in winters, but little do they know that it is a lovely place to have all the fun. The winter season starts from the month of October and continues till February, making the town a ‘Winter Wonderland’. Shimla in the winters is a magical land covered in snow. It is worth visiting and witnessing the mesmerizing view.
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Staying in Shimla during the winters is not an issue, there are many hotels that are open and happy to welcome guests during this season. They provide excellent facilities and amenities to make your stay warm and comfortable. These hotels offer special packages and discounts to lure tourists during this season. There are many hotels one can look up via various OTA’s and get exciting offers/packages. Radisson Hotel, Fairmont Hotel, Clarkes Hotel are just a few to name, there are many more who provide a luxurious stay. A tip here is to check the weather and pack accordingly, if you are visiting in January or February – pack enough woolens, since the temperature drops to a minimum of -2° Celsius. Now, you may be wondering what all there is to do in Shimla. There are a lot of fun activities that you can indulge in while on vacation, along with exploring the city.
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Here is a pocket guide of a few activities and attractions that one can explore when visiting or planning a trip to the ‘Winter Wonderland’:
Winter Carnival
If you are visiting the city in the initial months of the season, you surely should not miss this one . The winter carnival is organised to kick-start the winter season which happens each year. There are various activities which engage the tourists such as ice-skating, snowman making, skiing and other shows and performances along with just having fun with the snow. So, you don’t want to miss this!
Toy Train
This is another wonderful experience. The Kalka Shimla Toy Train makes you experience the scenic views along the way. With the snow around, it definitely makes it a blissful ride.
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Ridge Road & Mall Road
Forest Camping A one-of-a-kind experience in the winters, camping on the hills is a different feeling altogether. To enjoy the bonfire on a cold winter evening with your friends or family is one of the greatest experiences one can have.
Irrespective of when you plan a visit, this one is another must-visit. Exploring the little shops is an experience that shouldn’t be missed for sure. The view and stroll in the winters is of course one to see and to experience the beautiful layer of snow. The shops offer good quality cotton stoles and shawls in the winters.
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Sightseeing
Places like Jakhu Temple, Mashobra, Kufri, Narkanda, Rohru, Summer Hill, Shaily Peak, Chadwick Waterfall, Annandale are some must-visit attractions on the hills. All in all, the mesmerizing views of the snow-covered peaks and gorgeous landscapes are worth witnessing. So, plan your trip to the Queen of Hills this winter to experience the snowfall and capture the hypnotic views.
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PALAMPUR PRIDE PARADE: THE GAP IN RURAL VS URBAN LGBTQ COMMUNITY’S GROWTH
Kathan Pandya
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It is the town of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh where the town’s first Pride Parade has put out the bold statement that the LGBTQ community and representation should not be confined to metropolitan cities. The organizers of the Palampur Pride Parade, Shashank, Prerna and Don, were joined by several community members and supporters from different states across India. The organizers, who are also residents of the town, desired to receive acceptance from the society especially three years after the removal of Article 377 by the government. While cities were celebrating this historic judgement, members of the LGBTQ community from rural India were doubtful whether it would truly have any positive impact on their lives. Issues and concerns faced by them have almost never been highlighted in the mainstream media.
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Several movies, television series and news channels have touched upon the subjects of sexuality and being queer. Looking closely, it is revealed how they are always situated in big cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad and so on. There will be gay clubs featured in the scenes, or it would be easy to find other people who belong to the same community. But these are liberties that the queer people in villages, unfortunately, may not have. It may be a very simple thing but to have someone who is similar to you can make a big difference in a person’s life. Even if a person who may not be the same as you but is understanding and accepting, can be life-changing. From gaining acceptance and knowing there is nothing wrong with you to organising parades or fighting against the conservative society for equal respect, having someone else along with you can open up a whole new world for a person.
Lack of awareness amongst people in the urban of the problems faced by those who are not so privileged can lead to leaving behind members of the community who need help. The Pride movement is slowly and steadily gaining traction in towns and villages. Palampur may be the first step but there is a long way to go for the whole LGBTQ community of India to receive equal rights in every corner of the country. Allies and members of the community can work together to achieve the same and uplift everyone.
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BASIC SCIENCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT An important intersection for a pandemic ridden world
By Mitula Sai Subramanian
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Basic Sciences and Sustainable Development: An important intersection for a pandemic ridden world The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared that 2022 is the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
NOW, WHAT EXACTLY ARE BASIC SCIENCES? Basic sciences refer to the scientific disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology which help understand natural phenomena and the processes of transformation of natural resources.
Fundamentally, it looks at decoding nature and the behavior of all natural things. On the other hand, sustainable development refers to development that satisfies the needs of the current generation without compromising the needs of the future generation.
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HOW DO THESE TWO CONCEPTS INTERSECT? Well, no matter how much we dread studying science in school, we can attest that everything we know around us is due to its existence. The absence of knowledge and research can lead to serious complications, as demonstrated by damages caused Covid-19. The virus caught every country off-guard; the incompetence of powerful health organizations displayed the results of lack of investment in biomedical research.
Needless to say, society crumbled – 2020 saw huge amounts of unemployment, economies were flailing, crime rates were at its level high, mental health deteriorated to new levels and whatnot.
Clearly, the impact of the virus was not restricted to just health complications; it destroyed all the facets of society. Out of many takeaways, the most important learning from the pandemic was that the world will only face more contingencies in the future considering climate change and all other variables. And none of us are remotely prepared for it.
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Sustainable development will be possible only when development takes place – the absence of which is noticeable due to the pandemic.
The United Nations General Assembly noticed that the power of information is immense and took the timely action of calling 2022 the Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
According to the UN, this initiative “will encourage exchanges between scientists and all categories of stakeholders, whether from grassroots communities or political decision makers and international leaders, as well as associations, students and local authorities.” The pandemic saw the unequal and unorganized distribution of research. This initiative aims to coordinate the efforts of all and to ensure transparency, inclusiveness, and shared development.
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Various scientific organizations over the world are supporting this initiative to encourage collaboration and establish a better system for research in basic sciences.
As 2022 continues to show the implications of the pandemic through new strains like Omicron, this initiative might prove to be the solution that the world needs. The establishment of a collaborative, ethical, inclusive, and transparent research system would definitely prove to be beneficial in the long run as it would not only help elevate scientific research and solve potential natural/manmade calamities, but also indirectly prevent all the negative socio-economic implications that could potentially occur in the future because of the same.
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Makeup Trends Prediction for 2022
by Hitashi
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Makeup Trends Prediction for 2022 As we enter 2022, we get to let go of what was brought to us in 2021 and start new all together. So, let’s take a deep dive into some makeup trends that’ll be a hit in 2022!
Luminous Skin As we move forward with the years, the definition of makeup is also changing. It has become more simplified and natural looking, therefore the trend of “Glass skin” or luminous skin is still going strong.
So just grab your favorite illuminators and add it to your everyday makeup look!
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There was a time in the 90s when super thin brows were a symbol of beauty. But then, we entered the 2010’s and Instagram’s box brows became the hottest makeup trend. Ever since we entered the 2020’s the trend of Bushy brows or “feather brows” is still going strong!
Bushy Brows
To achieve the look, you just need to take some hair setting wax on your spolie and brush through your brows in an upward direction & there you go!
Ashy Browns A trend from the 90s is back in town which is adding ashy browns to your makeup routine! This trend is highly inspired by some super models looks from the 90s!
Ashy brown is a cooler version of brown with a hint of grey to it and it looks fabulous on every skin tone! To spice up this eye look, try doing something from the 90s like a brown lip or a 90s graphic liner!
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We all have been sleeping on the fact that blush literally holds the power to change your face shape.
Blush Is the New Contour
If you want to find out how, follow with the given steps! Applying blush to the apples of your cheeks can give your face a rounder appearance and soften your cheekbones. Give your face an angular look by applying blush slightly lower down and toward the outside of your cheeks.
Avoid blending toward your nose since that can make your face look rounder, too.
Statement Eyes Let’s just let our eyes do the talking by hopping on this trend of statement eyes with minimal base and minimal lips! For this look most of your efforts and time has to be put in making sure your eyes stand out, for that you can literally do anything that looks good on you and goes well with your outfit.
For example, a colorful eyeshadow with nude lips is also one of it. The aim is to focus 70% on your eyes and 30% to the rest of your face!
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Year of The Tiger by Ananya Bhammidimarri
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YEAR OF THE TIGER
Chinese New Year is on Tuesday, February 1st. Also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon following the Winter Solstice. This festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a long-awaited spring! 2022 is the Year of the Tiger.
Read up to find out some extremely interesting facts about this Chinese concept.
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The Chinese zodiac or Shēngxiào is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In order, the zodiac animals are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. In Chinese astrology, the entire year falls under one of these 12 signs, as opposed to in Western astrology, which has 12 zodiac seasons that all sit within one year.
For example, 2021 was the year of the Ox, the upcoming Chinese calendar year will be a Tiger year (year of the water tiger), followed by a Rabbit year in 2023, and so on. The year of the Tiger will start on February 1st 2022 (which marks the Chinese New Year) and end on January 21st 2023.
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The old Chinese story behind the Chinese zodiac signs and animals is that the Jade Emperor ordered a “Great Race” to select the 12 mentioned animals to be his personal guards. The order of the cycle is the order in which the animals arrived. The tiger was sure of his victory but ended up placing third after the Rat and Ox snuck in ahead of him. Thus, tigers are extremely competitive people.
Each of the Chinese zodiac signs is associated with particular qualities. Those born during Tiger years are known to be fierce, just like tigers. They are also energetic, social, smart and possess leadership qualities.
The tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils and braveness. Many Chinese kids wear shoes, hats etc. with the image of a tiger for good luck.
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The recent tiger years are 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022. If you were born in one of these years, then your Chinese zodiac sign is a tiger. Famous people born in Tiger years include Leonardo DiCaprio, Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes and Robert Pattinson.
The Year of the Tiger will be about making big changes; about risk-taking and adventure. Let’s try to find enthusiasm and hope for a better year!
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4 WORLD CANCER DAY
World Cancer Day comes every 4th of February as a day to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. Starting from 2022, it will majorly focus on the issue of equity for three years. The theme is titled Close the Care Gap and explains the barriers faced by people that ultimately result in reducing a person’s chances of surviving cancer.
This year will mark the 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, 2022. A gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all the levels, all over the world. Women have made enormous progress towards increasing their participation in every field, still they are underrepresented. Gender equality has always been a core issue for the United Nations. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls will make a crucial contribution not only to economic development of the world, but to progress across all the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well. On 22nd December 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish an annual International Day to recognise the role of women and girls in science and technology. UNESCO, UN WOMEN, ITU and Other relevant organisations proclaim 11 February of every year the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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Flossie Wong-Staal - Virologist, First Person to create HIV Clone
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Celebrated every year on 27 th February, Anosmia Awareness Day is a day marked for raising awareness about conditions that can result in the loss of smell. With anosmia being one of the major symptoms as well as a lingering aftereffect of Covid in some people, it is that much more important to be in the know about it. Loss of smell may not sound as serious; however, it does have an adverse effect on the quality of one’s life. Imagine having food in front of you and not being able to smell it. Or worse, not being able to taste it since the sense of smell is connected with the sense of taste.
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