The core of humanity lies in art and creativity. The ties that transcend all barriers of age, race and geography can all be traced to the imagination of the human mind. To celebrate this creativity, the Manipal Association of Pharmacy Students held Qalam over the third weekend of March … Continue Reading
The Fear of Mediocrity: Great Motivation to Excel?
One of the things that are remarkable about the word mediocre is the extent to which it has retained its meaning over the course of more than four centuries of continual use. Now that is not a mediocre feat. The meaning of mediocrity is the quality or state of being … Continue Reading
Creativity In The Time Of Corona
It’s late evening, my second cup of coffee finished, and I stare out the window at lights my neighbours have hung. I see people wrapped up in their jackets as the winds begin to turn cold and the leaves turn yellow, gold, and brown. This is my favourite time of … Continue Reading
Music For You, Me, And The Boogeyman of 2020
From sailor’s shanties to YouTube parodies of popular songs, music has become a whole niche of media and creativity that takes root in an extraordinary period of crisis. There is not much to say about the current crisis we are going through, which has not already been spoken about. However, … Continue Reading
Medical Art: In Conversation With Dr. Akhter Husain
Dr. Akhter Husain, Head of Orthodontics at Yenepoya University, Mangalore, is the man who pioneered a new niche in the realm of art, namely, medical art. As a part of IGCLA 2018, Dr. Husain showcased his novel creations in Manipal. Each piece was an amalgamation of photography, painting, graphic design … Continue Reading