Bushra Zaman

My failed attempts at nail art

Amidst the pretty patterns and cute colours, there is a side to nail art this isn't very pleasant.

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How your food habits affect your sleeping pattern

Dissecting the dynamic between dosing off and your favourite dishes.

How to deal with unsolicited flirting at work

Unwanted attention can make life awkward, especially if it is at your workplace.

The epic battle between my appetite and food videos

When food videos leave you hungry.

Young adults, or soon-to-be fossils?

My date of birth says I'm young, but why does my body feel so old?

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To the groupmates who disappear in the middle of assignments

Certain teammates will mysteriously disappear into thin air whenever their work is due.

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How working with mice turned me into a cat

Strangely enough, interacting with mice in a lab every day has turned me into a cat.

Heat

I always found the aftermath of even the lightest of rain showers to be too messy for my liking. That is, until global warming brought about a heatwave capable of causing existential crisis because you cannot discern between being alive and having melted away.

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The falsehood of adulthood

Financial/educational stability in adulthood is confusing.

Why I can never manage to take an Eid profile picture

Can you?

Your guide to non-disastrous hair colours

Dyeing your hair? This article is for you.

Know this before getting a piercing

Things you should know before making that appointment.

Exercising for mental health

Exercising can do wonders for both your physical and mental state.

Stages of fighting with your sibling

If you know what that is like, here are the stages you might go through next.

Roadblocks in research for women

Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.

Choice

I have always found it difficult to make a choice. Even the simplest of choices.

How to successfully bring a pet home

Adopt only once everyone at home is onboard.

Why women need to stop being told to learn self-defence

A potential issue lies in how self-defence could be negatively perceived.

What is a “Model Pharmacy”?

Here's a quick explanation.

How Not to React to Compliments

Maybe make random noises?

When Your Food Cravings Depend on Your Mood

Do you have particular cravings based on your mood?

Can We Do More for Sustainable Fashion?

Sustainable fashion is a cultural push that is necessary going into the future.

The Impact of Unhealthy Competition on Children

Constant comparison can lead to the loss of individuality.

Magic

Abstract paintings are fascinating for many reasons, one of them being the many different opinions various people have about their true meaning.

The Real Cost of Beauty

Beauty seems to have ever-changing standards.

The 5 Stages of Shopper’s Guilt

No. 5 will really shock you.

Have Entrepreneurs in the Family? Treat Them Well.

Here's how you can do better.

The Fine Line between Rudeness and Honesty

Someone gives you honest feedback. Would you consider it helpful or rude?

When a Loved One Has Dementia

What if someone you love lost the ability to cherish memories?

From Cooking Video to Kitchen Disaster

Are you an amateur cook or someone trying to find a newfound hobby in cooking while browsing through YouTube videos?

Learning to Love Your Curls

It is not a curse, but rather a gift.

Honest Online Group Presentations

Reconnecting...

New Teachers vs The Pandemic

How has the wave of online education treated them?

Why are men absent in the kitchen during Ramadan?

If men can eat, they should also be able to cook.

Ramadan Away from Home

How is the experience for young people who have moved abroad?

Animals are better companions than humans. Here’s why.

Do you have pets who you believe are better companions than a lot of people you know?

The Curse of Being Funny

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the funniest of them all? You?

The Fluid Personality Conundrum

Liquid (noun) [C/U]: a substance that flows easily and is neither a gas nor a solid.

K-dramas for the Non-romantic Souls

A lot of the time when I try to introduce my friends to the world of Korean dramas, I hear, “I’m not really into TV romance.” Here is my list of recommendations for K-dramas where romance is not the main focus.

Look Before You Speak

Communication can be hard, let us not complicate things further.

Why Opposites Attract in Friendships Too

Seemingly unpleasant dissimilarity may result in unlikely friendship.

Things We Should’ve Learned at School

You should be asking, what else have I NOT been taught at school but should know?

The Pandemic to a Germaphobe

Have you ever wondered how life during a pandemic is for germaphobes?

Frugal fashion: Styling on a budget

Here's how to look stylish with affordable regular wear.

Games That Destroy Your Friendships

Board and card games are fun. Friends are fun. However, too much fun is bad.

Being Tiny

Here is how it feels to be small in a world full of tall people.

The misinterpretation of kindness

Kindness, politeness and good manners are capable of changing any person’s day for the better. However, if subject to misinterpretation, they are equally capable of making a day turn for the worse.