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Culture/Identity
From Whiteboard to Board Exams: A Student’s Journey of Pressure, Perseverance, and Self-Discovery
A heartfelt reflection on facing board exam pressure, parental expectations, and discovering unexpected strengths in history, literature, and math.
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Uncovering Family History: Dutch Ancestry, Bakker and Neervoort Families, Genealogy Research, Belgian Soldier Origins
Have you ever wondered out loud: "where do I actually come from, or have you ever been curious about it? A few years ago, I asked myself the same question, and I started a search for where my ancestors were, and where they originally came from. My search started in the metropolis of Rotterdam, and in Doesburg, the Gelderland mustard city.
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Reflecting on Life as a Gifted, Highly Sensitive Individual: Career in Hospitality, Sales, and Teaching
At 63, I reflect on my life with six mothers—my real mother and five sisters. Growing up as the youngest, I often felt isolated, unaware that I was gifted and highly sensitive. My school days weren’t fulfilling, but I found comfort in music and later pursued a career in hospitality, sales, and operational management, ultimately achieving "Teacher of the Year."
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Are Jung’s Archetypes and 70s Music Warnings Still Relevant Today?
Listening to old songs like “Crazy Horses” and reading Jung’s Man and His Symbols made me reflect on how little has changed.
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“Writing with Fire: Empowering Women in Indian Journalism”
"Writing with Fire" (2021), directed by Susmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas, is a powerful documentary about Khabar Lahariya, an all-female, Dalit-run news organization in India. It follows reporters like Meera, Suneeta, and Shyamkali as they confront societal and technological challenges. In 2025, the film still deeply impressed Dutch viewers, showcasing the courage of women defying male dominance to reshape Indian journalism.
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The Impact of Parenting, Upbringing, and Self-Discovery
I’ve only truly discovered myself later in life, reflecting on how upbringing, circumstances, and the people around us shape our paths in this ever-changing world.
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Exciting OTT Releases This Week from OTT Releases India
Discover exciting new OTT releases this week, including Vikrant Massey's "The Sabarmati Report," "Yo Yo Honey Singh Famous," and many more on Netflix, Disney+, and SonyLIV.
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Perception, Compassion & Injustice: Lessons from Music & Life.
Perception often shapes injustice and misunderstanding. Songs like “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits, “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan, and “Here’s to You” by Joan Baez challenge how society judge’s others. They highlight how unfair perceptions can lead to wrongful accusations. My mother, with her deep compassion, saw beyond the label of “Crazy Dien”, a woman misunderstood by our village. While others judged her, my mother treated Dien with kindness, embodying the importance of forming our own opinions. Her empathy taught me that true social justice comes from looking beyond surface judgments and understanding people's struggles. Music and personal
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Kapadia’s Masterpiece, ‘All We Imagine As Light’: A Luminous Ode to Humanity and Mumbai
Explore Kapadia's breathtaking film "All We Imagine As Light" —a profound study of Mumbai's contrasts, the human condition, and resilience amidst alienation. A cinematic masterpiece of solidarity.
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Terrorist Bombing in The Hague Leaves Six Dead, Four Injured
Bomb attack in The Hague kills six, injures four. Police suspect terrorism. Rescue teams continue search. Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander visit site.
