Op-Ed
MY DEEPAVALI DIED WITH MY FATHER BY THEYVAPAALAN S JAYARATNAM
"I WAS NAMED AFTER THIS VERY GOD , DEVA BALAMURUGAN = DEVA BALAN = THEYVAPAALAN
The Aalamaram by Sevanthi Lake written by Shre M.
Sevanthi Lake is always there. And with it ;Home.
Say their names.
What is more outrageous is that the reports that are publicized establish that the vast majority of victims are Malaysian Indians.
Call Me Selfish but..
My writing here in no way is to intend a manifesto that calls upon students worldwide to agitate against the times to bring back normalcy within our lives.
Running out of Time by Durrah Sharifah Ahmad Azlan
The writer ends the narrative with well-wishes for anyone who relates to the content written and attempts to comfort the readers, or rather, herself, that it's okay to make life choices for the short-term pleasures rather than having to calculate everything just so it adds value to the future.
Sober, Queer & Unwelcome by B. Garland
Just as much as I am advocated to play into the liberation of body, mind, and soul, I am constantly reminded by the hoops that I am made to leap into for the sake of gaining any leverage within these communities or indeed, covens.
The Never Ending Business: To Rescue Ourselves by Zulkefli Zaid
This write-up was written to inspire those in search of strength to take charge of their lives. Notwithstanding that the future is filled with surprises, it is absolutely fine to hope for the better.
Thank You For Your Wish, but…
I guess this Deepavali, I am going to tame the bitterness in my mouth with every sweet treat I can find closest to me.
The Problem With Abstinence-Only Education by Hew Li-Sha
Written for the Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM) Hew Li-Sha is a practising corporate lawyer and feminist.