Aarushi Chadha

I sometimes still tap the spot where the app previously nestled on my phone screen, but I'm happy it's no longer there.

External validation keeps us trusting our worth when there's a lack of self-belief.

There is something that connects you to the earthy figures.

We start holding everything around us, but ourselves, responsible for all that makes us unhappy.

It's important to ensure that one doesn't end up being sad middle aged adults, who hate their jobs and live life from weekend to weekend.

The college one studies in shouldn't be treated the same as a Louis Vuitton bag the neighbourhood aunty flaunts to reinforce her financial standing.

While school kept one on a tight leash, college practically cuts off the metaphorical rein.

Those which started off with practically unreachable figures are still dropping their percentages even further.

While women empowerment is critical, reverse discrimination is not the solution

While my father and I sat with expressions worthy of funeral services, more percentages were announced, making it no easier on us.

A polite request to our kin. Please rein in judgemental comments. It's easy to criticise from the sidelines.

Will that even be possible after last year's already skyrocketing percentages?

It seems that the university and CBSE are not on the same page.

The next phase is often equally nerve-racking - getting into college.

Our education system pushes students to score rather than to learn and the two words are not synonymous.