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THANK YOU DR. KALAM
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By Varshini Balaji, 12th Grade in Delhi Private School,Dubai
On 27 July 2015 the world bid adieu to a visionary, a miracle by human standards and potential. A man of ordinary background yet extraordinary ideas and intelligence. None…
Turning Conflict into an Opportunity
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If there’s one thing that will crop up time and again throughout the course of your life, it’s conflict. Whether it’s with classmates, friends, family or, later on, colleagues and managers, when conflict rears its ugly head, it can go one…
The Invisibility of Culture
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By Andrea Fernandes, Grade 11, The Westminster School, Dubai
“Tradition, which is always old, is at the same time ever new because it is always reviving – born again in each new generation, to be lived and applied in a new and particular…
Let the lapses lead you
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By Ayesha Omar, Grade 11, School of Modern Skill, Dubai
Life should move on
Even if you’re having a lot of mistakes
No matter what it takes or breaks
Because perfection comes from imperfection
So look up and smile
Remind your…
An Eulogy for His Highness Sheikh Zâyed bin Sulṭân Âl Nahyân
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By Hoor Bader, Grade 12, School of Modern Skill, Dubai
Growing up, Sheikh Zayed was our hero, and until now he is. He united the seven emirates like a great leader, and made us learn that "United we stand, divided we fall."
He once…
Make Earth a Liveable Planet
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By Smiksha Singla, Delhi Private School Sharjah
It is actually silly and ridiculous that, as humans, we have done so much advancement in probably every field around us but the one thing which attended to us in our times of need and gave us…
Physical Beauty and the Cup We Never Fill
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By Carey Kirk
As I was catching up on the recent Oscar wins and acceptance speeches, I stumbled across a video of an inspirational speech given by now Oscar-winner LupitaNyong’o at a banquet in Hollywood. In her speech, Lupita addressed…
BOOKS VS. MOVIES
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By Maria Vincent , Grade 9, The Indian High School
One day, I asked my friend, “Did you like The Christmas Carol?” Expecting a comment on the book, my friend’s answer amazed me,“Oh yes! I liked the snowy scenery, the way the three ghosts…
Goodbye to an English teacher
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By ShanaiTanwar (IX-A)
Patience is a virtue,
she had said,
as I stamped my feet
impatiently.
She illuminated the path
of knowledge and wisdom,
and rescued me from the wrath
of stray commas and hyphens.
She scolded me when…
HOW DO YOU CLIMB THE TALLEST MOUNTAIN?
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When we think about this topic we think of a person climbing a mountain, or tips for trekking. But, no, instead it’s about how to reach success, which is compared to mountains. Everyone in this world is different, with a variety of thoughts…