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If You're Nervous About Studying Overseas, Then Please Read This...
It was in September 2010 that I came to the University of St. Marks and St. Johns (MARJON) of Plymouth in England as an international student. Growing up in Malaysia, a moderately conservative society,...
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Because I have a responsibility to my nation and people. And yes, I've been told a couple of times that I sound like a moralist when I say that. So what the heck. I have moral values and I try my best...
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Which one is better: the macho alpha male, or the chocolate boy-next-door type?
Not too long ago, I was watching another episode of the famous talk show from Chennai, Neeya Naana, where they invite members of society from different walks of lives and split them up into two groups...
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What our history books never told us!
How many of us know the true story of how the Dutch managed to conquer Malacca? This is the based on what really happened after the fall of the Portuguese in Southeast Asia which we would not have...
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What is the story of 'I' all about?
Tamil moviegoers are going abuzz this pass few days with the confirmation of ace director S. Shankar next flick, simply titled ‘I’. It is like 'Endhiran' all over again. The recent release of a couple...
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Changing Names of our Streets
We love changing the names of the various places in our country, from streets to hills and even whole cities. In Kuala Lumpur itself, names of various streets have been changed from time to time....
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Worst copycat posters of Indian movie history!
As if copying scripts and music from the West is not enough, Indian film makers are now also copying movie posters as well. Don't get me wrong. I love most Indian movies. But all these blunt plagiarism...
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The Mystery of The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Not many fellow Charles Dickens fans I’ve met know of his last unfinished novel; The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Yes, it is a mystery novel. But what makes it unarguably one of the greatest mystery stories...
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Batman 4: The Dark Knight Returns
"Reboot" is the new name for "remake" these days. Unlike "remake", "reboot" implies the studio and the producers are breathing in a new vibe and a whole new story line for a movie saga that has already...
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CHRISTINA ROSENTHAL a short story by Jeffrey Archer (from the short story...
THE rabbi knew he couldn't hope to begin on his sermon until he'd read the letter. He had been sitting at his desk in front of a blank sheet of paper for over an hour and still couldn't come up with a...
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Who dare say Aishwarya Rai can't act?!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is often considered one of the most beautiful women in the world, which makes her an easy target to hate. As a big fan of hers since Jeans (1998), I can never understand the...
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You need to be A LITTLE white to be beautiful in Malaysia
Sometimes I wonder if I’m beautiful, or if my Malay and Chinese friends are beautiful. This especially bothered me a great deal back during my school days when my friends and I used to read these...
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The Most Beautiful Romantic Scene in Indian Cinema
Well at least to me. So it does not necessarily have to be true. But if you disagree, feel free to point out any flaws here. Now if you’re a fan of romantic Indian dramas, then you can easily guess...
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Will and Kate: The Malaysian Tour
The day Malaysian well-wishers of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has finally arrived. The royal couple was in Malaysian on a three-day visit to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. After landing...
View ArticleMy Rant on my new TESL module, why Tamil is a national language in Singapore...
Today was my first lecture for a new module called Language, Education and Development. The whole premise of the module seems interesting, but what's scary is the assessment is 100% exam-based.... and...
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Hindu Temples in Malaysia
Temples are not only a place for worship and meditation, it is also a reflection of the community of the local devotees. They are most often rich with culture and positive energy. If you want are...
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Mosques in Malaysia
So a few weeks ago I wrote about what I felt are the most beautiful Hindu temples in Malaysia. Since you guys loved it, now I decided to list down the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia based on...
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Churches in Malaysia
If you look up the most beautiful churches in the world, most of them would be those in Europe, or maybe other parts of the Anglosphere. That could be true, since these were where Christianity...
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The Lost of The True Power Rangers and Eventually, Our Childhood
Four things that defined by childhood from pop culture include: Harry Potter, Walt Disney, Smallville, and Power Rangers. I have been a big fan of the spandex-wearing youngsters who fight to save their...
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Colonial Architecture in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, our nation's capital is a relatively young city, which is why most of its colonial buildings were built during the late Victorian or early Edwardian era. The architecture styles include...
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