A British organ donor donated his kidney to a stranger against Asian cultural stereotypes

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In febuarary 2024, the NHS has annouced a milestone, with 1000 people in the UK having donated a kidney toi a stranger. Organ donation remains a sensitiveand sometimes taboo topic due to different beliefs and religions. I spoke with Azeem Ahmad, a 38-year-old donor, donated his kidney, stem cells, and blood to strangers despite Asian … Continue reading A British organ donor donated his kidney to a stranger against Asian cultural stereotypes

Hospitals are overwhelmed by the new Covid wave in China

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  The new Covid Wave in China has alerted the world's attention by acquiring negative-Covid results from passengers from China to the rest of the world. On 7th December 2022, China decided to loosen some Covid -restrictions after weeks of nationwide protests against the country's Zero-Covid approach. No Covid tests or tracking apps were required … Continue reading Hospitals are overwhelmed by the new Covid wave in China

White Paper Revolution in Beijing: A Single Spark Can Start A Prairie Fire

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Image: Thousands gathered at Liangma Bridge Road in Beijing to protest against Covid -restrictions in China. On 27th November 2022, thousands gathered at the Liangma Bridge area in Beijing, holding blank white sheets of paper as a symbol of censorship and yelling “Freedom of speech” and “No dictatorships, we want democracy” against the communist party’s … Continue reading White Paper Revolution in Beijing: A Single Spark Can Start A Prairie Fire

Shanghai lockdown: “This is like living in the 1960s of China”

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Shanghai, the "Showpiece" of China's economy, had been shut down for 18 days since 28th March. Despite the rising anger of the food shortages, many still survived with courage and faith. Local neighborhood committees play a crucial role in giving food and medicines from time to time to 23 million who are locked at home, … Continue reading Shanghai lockdown: “This is like living in the 1960s of China”

An American stylist in London: “Being a black business owner has motivated me to be tough.”

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Beverly Osemwenkhae, a 30-year-old American fashion stylist recently decided to move to London to expand her fashion business in the UK. Here, Beverly tells her stories about her fashion career during the post-pandemic period. Beverly discovered her keen interest in fashion and styling in 2012 when she worked for editorial rooms of the Cosmopolitan magazine … Continue reading An American stylist in London: “Being a black business owner has motivated me to be tough.”

Global royal fans camp out on the mall in anticipation of King Charles’ Coronation

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People from all around the world are excitedly camping outside Buckingham Palace, eagerly awaiting the coronation parade of King Charles. The Mall, is currently brimming with tents, deckchairs, and an abundance of celebratory beverages, including champagne and beer. Royalists and visitors from a diverse array of countries, such as China, the UK, Germany, the United … Continue reading Global royal fans camp out on the mall in anticipation of King Charles’ Coronation

International Tourists Gather in Hyde Park to Watch Queen’s Coffin Pass By

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Londoners, people from other parts of the country, and international tourists waited in Hyde Park to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin passed through Hyde Park Corner on the Queen's final journey to Windsor. The Queen's departure and the succession of King Charles III raised strong commitment levels from the monarchists. Kumu … Continue reading International Tourists Gather in Hyde Park to Watch Queen’s Coffin Pass By

The Triumph of Diversity: Tens of Thousands Queue in London to See the Queen’s Lying-in-State

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Westminster is filled with mourners queueing to bid their farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, following the queue route announcement from the UK Parliament at 5 pm on 14th September.    On the afternoon of Saturday, 17th September, two days before the Queen’s State Funeral in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall was awash with early-autumn sunshine. There … Continue reading The Triumph of Diversity: Tens of Thousands Queue in London to See the Queen’s Lying-in-State

Mourning the Queen During the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival: May We All Be Blessed with Longevity Though Far Apart

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The mid-autumn festival in September is also known as the ‘Mooncake festival’ in China. The festival is meant to celebrate the full moon. In Chinese culture, the round-shaped moon symbolises family reunion and prosperity. This year’s mid-autumn festival on the 10th of September is unique enough to be remembered by the British–Chinese people in London, … Continue reading Mourning the Queen During the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival: May We All Be Blessed with Longevity Though Far Apart

What Buckingham Palace looked like after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Thousands of people pilgrimage to Buckingham Palace to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, who died at 96 in Balmoral on 8th September 2022. On Saturday, 10th September, as night fell, thousands lay flowers, greeting cards, and candles outside the gate of Buckingham Palace to remember the "Nation's grandma" and her over 70 … Continue reading What Buckingham Palace looked like after the death of Queen Elizabeth II