Amaan Ojha

  In an age saturated with the pursuit of possessions, the minimalist lifestyle emerges as a powerful antidote.  Surrounded by a constant barrage of advertisements promising completeness through material acquisitions, the concept of minimalism offers a compelling alternative, challenging the prevailing narrative that more is better. Our consumerist tendencies often stem from a desire to keep up with trends or expand our ever-growing collections.  Intrusive marketing, intertwined with our daily lives, leverages algorithms to tailor product recommendations to our thoughts online, fostering a culture of instant gratification facilitated by one-click online shopping. In the midst of this consumerist chaos, the fundamental question arises: why would anyone willingly declutter their living spaces, embracing a lifestyle of bare essentials?  This question often remains unasked amid the allure of the next acquisition, overshadowing considerations of long-term value. The cruci...

   "Procrastination is like a credit card, its a lot of fun until you get the bill." -Christopher Parker The ever elusive thief of time, procrastination is the ever present obstacles that halts our tracks of progress be it in any field of our day's activities. Something that is a common theme for anyone, especially when meeting deadlines. We all know someone who waits till the last minute to finish something. No one is a stickler for time, it takes practice to rein in your thoughts. Think of your consciousness to be a monkey on your shoulder, an extremely distracted individual that yearns to do anything but the goal that has been set in your mind. I'll admit being a procrastinator myself its a temptation to tuck the pressing matters into the back of the pile of things to do.  It hits one in those quite moments in the middle of your task, for example while studying or sitting in an online lecture. The thought of something else draws your attention carrying you away fr...

  After watching the Oceans trilogy in order nearly a decade after, there are many things about the series that I’ve come to appreciate with age.  "Ocean's Eleven," the 2001 heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh, has aged like fine wine. As I revisited the trilogy nearly a decade later, the film's intricate character dynamics and philosophical undertones became even more apparent and appreciated. Character Dynamics:   What makes "Ocean's Eleven" truly stand out is its stellar ensemble cast, led by George Clooney as the charismatic Danny Ocean. This crew of eleven, each a skilled individualist and apparent lone wolf, creates a synergy that challenges traditional Hollywood narratives. The film showcases the strength of teamwork, emphasising that collective action can often lead to greater success than individual heroics. Danny hand picks a diverse crew of eleven, including Brad Pitt's astute Rusty Ryan and Matt Damon's brilliant Linus Caldwe...