Ira Rishi
Don’t focus too hard on your grades
February 27, 2022By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student Albert Einstein, the physicist widely regarded for his scientific and philosophical contributions, is quoted to have said: “Try not to be a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This has been a critical lesson I’ve learnt throughout my degree. Importantly, it distinguishes between success and value. While success can be defined as achievement by others’ standards, it is not always identical to value; the achievement of one’s own standards. Taking classes at a university, finishing a degree, and staying on top of it all by having great grades is…
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Food For Thought: Choori
February 20, 2022By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student As someone who hates vegetables, growing up in a vegetarian household was very difficult for me. I was extremely picky about the dishes I ate. Needless to say, I gave my family a tough time.…
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It’s okay to be worried about the post-pandemic world
June 7, 2021By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student It’s probably safe to say that, for many of us over the last year, our social skills have been collecting dust. So naturally, there will be a certain amount of reluctance, fear, and anxiety as…
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We need to care more about the COVID-19 crisis in India
June 6, 2021By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student The impacts of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have been deeply felt by India. Every day is a battle as the pandemic grows incessantly. As the rest of the world is also facing…
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