Tag: Echoes

In today’s world, a chorus of armchair experts frequently attempts to emulate Tolstoy’s keen observations, manifesting some intellectual sentiment: In times of peace, all nations craft their unique narratives; when war comes knocking — each conflict aspires to match the epic s...

Two months ago, with a heart heavy, with anticipation and curiosity, I embarked on an odyssey to Iraq, the ancient land from which my father hailed. Our expedition began in Baghdad, a city steeped in the melting pot of Mesopotamian history, where the Tigris River flowed like a vein of life through t...

When my youngest son was not yet three, a violin solo on the public radio station lit up the kitchen one morning. Hunter froze with a spoonful of cereal halfway to his mouth. Tears slid down his cheeks, and he said, “I’m okay, mama. I don’t know why that music makes me cry.&rdqu...

Politehnica Metro Station, located on Line M3 (Metrorex), serves as a gateway to the Politehnica University of Bucharest and its surrounding neighborhoods. While many metro stations around the world boast modern and sleek designs, Politehnica surprises commuters and tourists alike with its homage to...

Politehnica Metro Station, located on Line M3 (Metrorex), serves as a gateway to the Politehnica University of Bucharest and its surrounding neighborhoods. While many metro stations around the world boast modern and sleek designs, Politehnica surprises commuters and tourists alike with its homage to...

In 2020, a ghostly hush fell over our world, turning lively music arenas into echoing chambers and vibrant stages into shadowed relics. Like a haunting spell, COVID-19 weaved its eerie silence, robbing us of the shared rituals that concerts and festivals conjure. As Temple’s sentinel, I’...

Yesterday, news of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ resignation echoed through the airwaves. Social media was awash with video throwbacks of his lockdown press conferences. Each clip, each image, a nostalgic reminder of a time when the entire state, if not the country, was united in shared antic...

The city shared its name with the state in a sandy land kissed by the sea. Days meant counting money for a foreign bank, while nights unfolded in a lively dance through brightly lit lanes. Sun-soaked streets were crowded with more brown faces than locals. White-robed natives, Indians dressed in v...

As an artist, few moments rival the thrill of presenting your creations in a solo exhibition. The culmination of countless hours of dedication and creative energy comes to life, inviting art enthusiasts and curious minds to engage themselves in your world. I am delighted to share that my solo exh...

In today’s digitized diaspora, where screens often serve as our primary windows to the world, a profound paradox presents itself: while we’re more connected than ever, genuine human bonds seem to be waning. Amidst this backdrop, a timeless treasure emerges as a beacon of hope: ...