Ira Rishi

An angry-looking person, ostensibly a professor, is throwing a “C-” at someone. The person is distracted, looking at some flowers, and does not seem bothered by the grade bouncing off their head.
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Don’t focus too hard on your grades

Ira Rishi February 27, 2022

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 a sign of a successful…

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It’s okay to be worried about the post-pandemic world

Ira Rishi June 7, 2021

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 things reopen. We’ve all been…

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We need to care more about the COVID-19 crisis in India

Ira Rishi June 6, 2021

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 the misery unleashed by the…

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