We share with immense pleasure that Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) has published my article on #MentalJustice in context of NT-DNTs & the #pandemic . Please read, reply, retweet if you liked! https://twitter.com/…
While responding to some comments in my other post, the discussion has led to some aspects that are within the scope of a performance piece that is very close to my heart. I entitled it "Finding the Mindanao Body" and it…
MY happiness died prematurely,and my life almost came to a standstill. I was impressed to see them painting my name in their hearts, little did I know that one hand was holding a pencil and the other hand was holding an…
Note: I wrote this a few years ago and I did not bother to update some parts. I apologize for the confusion. I reposted what I wrote in my blog and shared it here but this time, with a more 'current' perspective and…
That faithful day was the local market day for the villages. She herself has been a trader since her young age. She is a retailer of local cereals at her town. Market days are always on the third days in the week. According…
I can remember some month back a woman somewhere in Nigeria. when she wayke up, she cooks, wash, prepare her children for school. After which she set out to go sell her goods in a wheelbarrow. Because of the fact that she…
I want to use this opportunity To wish everyone on worldpluse A Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year . May the love of God be upon you all and your family in Jesus name Amen . Merry Christmas my worldpluse family . I…
Hardwork builds character, contributes to success,promotes happiness.The converse is also true when people are rewarded without making effort,it reduces confidence,promotes dependency and Robs individual of their personal…
Give yourself a second to think and at some point, you will realize that there is a lot to life. One question that keeps bugging me is, what will I get in my final exams? who will I become 10yrs later? Will I have the…
Just last week, I read something someone wrote about the importance of small wins; small achievements. It made me reflect and take stock of my life's journey and I realised that it was the small wins that got me this far. If…
I originally joined world pulse in 2012 while I was still doing my undergrad. I came across my own account that I have no access to anymore... and I wrote something then about my mum, time has gone but I still mean what I…
I originally joined world pulse in 2012 while I was still doing my undergrad. I came across my own account that I have no access to anymore... and I wrote something then about my mum, time has gone but I still mean what I…
Body Shaming, let’s understand it and see how it happens and to who all it happened? Body Shaming is when someone criticizes a person about its body type i.e. She is too thin. She is too fat. She is too dark. She looks like…
The thing is, now I know what I want. This never happened before, I only knew what I didn't want. Sometimes, it's required for you to know what you don't want, but you are magically wonderstrucked by feelings when you…
And freedom! she said, Can only buy you the utmost beauty! You gotta earn that! Not purchase... It can't be bargained. You have to earn to pay the price. There is no displacement! Why is this restlessness for? Where are the…
Hey! How are you? Have you submitted your Chevening Application? No? You only have a week until the deadline. Applications close on the 3rd of November, 2020. Are you nervous? Worry not. Do your part and do it well. “Your…
We World Capital Times are launching a digital magazine, it's first edition will be online by Jan 2021. We are looking for women or youth who want to gain an international exposure in writing. This is an unpaid…
I have been Member with world pulse for a number of years and a good worth-while contributor to your voices I am not the only single man with you.There must be others like me who advocate widely.It is of interest you never…
“When the first Europeans arrived, Columbus and his crew, he came and he called us Indians, because of the obvious reason, he thought he was lost in India. But what did we call ourselves before Columbus came? . . “ Tall Oak…
Once upon a time, there lived a young lady called Suiru. She was a beautiful, fair and perfect lady. She was the loveliest of women in the entire town during her days. All the handsome young men visited her mother’s house…
I heard them say it I over heard them a second time And I knew they would talk about us again Sisters! they were talking about us, our love Each time I came to World Pulse with a heavy heart The welcome and applause from…
Me Amor When in cold and dark lonely nights I go out on the roof. I feel as if I am just a shadow walking in the moonlight. As if my body and soul is residing at some other place. My shadow will look in the night sky which…
I'm Valéria Barbosa poet, singer, songwriter, illustrator, creator and manager of Soiree at Slum. I come to present my illustrations to the world. They were elevated on the computer, using the Paint program. I do fabric…
Since we are all sharing our crafts to engage or connect or entertain or be inspired, I thought I would share this humorous story. Before I had children, I had time to play around with a sewing machine. I had also received…
I’ve learnt to smile Oh how I love to smile I’ve learnt to put my hands on my head and smile Sometimes through tears And oftentimes I guffaw At the intricacies of life At it’s complexities And the imbalance of it all For…