Archives - Adya Mohapatra
lectures
The UR Student Guide for Lecture Preparation
As with many things in life, it’s all about being prepared.
good business
Free tuition? C’mon, UR is being too generous.
We all know that the more expensive something is, the more undoubtedly prestigious it is, duh.
media
Media versus the age of nostalgia
The past has always been a source of inspiration, so where is the line between low quality remakes and true homages?
identity
The infinite supermarket of labels
Nowadays, there is a special term for almost everything under the sun.
change
Why the modern Renaissance man needs to change
I don’t see how conformity is worth the risk of an almost inevitable collapse of personal spirit and drive.
Culture
Not all representation is good representation
All in all, despite all the social progress we’ve made, if Western media can’t do better than this, then I would rather have them not try at all.
Op-Eds
The overlooked issue on animal testing
Once you’ve gotten used to one way of doing things, finding a practical yet different solution is a challenge.
Op-Eds
Teen Girls vs. The World
In reality, overly criticizing women for their interests and emotions is nothing new, and this is simply the form it takes on in the modern world.
Op-Eds
Writing: The ugly duckling of education
Yes, there is such a thing as bad writing, and I’m sure everyone has read something that’s made their eyes burn and their minds go blank.
cancel culture
The warped transformation of cancel culture
Since then, that idea has grown claws, tentacles, and possibly a tail, and has made navigating social media somewhat of a menace.
