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The Truth About Music Ownership: What I Learned from Taylor Swift’s Fight for Her Masters

Advika Karve, an 8th grader from JBCN International School Mumbai, writes passionately about the challenges artists face in owning their music. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s fight for her masters, Advika explores how creative freedom, financial rights, and personal expression are deeply connected to music ownership. Through real examples from global icons to K‑pop artists, she uncovers how unfair contracts and industry systems often take control away from the very people who create the art. Her writing reflects a young learner’s growing awareness of the music industry and a strong belief that artists deserve respect, autonomy, and ownership of their stories.

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From Boardroom to Baby Bottles: What ‘Baby Boom’ Teaches Us About Reinventing Success

JC Wiatt’s life was all about power meetings and six-figure deals—until a baby landed in her arms, turning her world upside down. What began as chaos slowly blossomed into clarity. She didn’t just learn to change diapers; she learned to change her life. From boardrooms to baby bottles, JC’s journey reminds us that sometimes the most unexpected detours lead to the most beautiful destinations.

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Smudges, Blots & Breakthroughs: Embracing Mistakes Through Art
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Smudges, Blots & Breakthroughs: Embracing Mistakes Through Art

We often see mistakes as flaws — something to hide, fix, or feel ashamed of. But what if a mistake was simply a new beginning in disguise? As an artist and mentor, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, patience, and possibility. Whether it’s a blot on a painting or a detour in life, mistakes have taught me to pause, reflect, and trust the process. In this piece, I share how art helped me reframe failure, let go of perfectionism, and find joy in the unexpected — both on the canvas and off it.

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The Scrapbook of Possibilities: A Film That Makes You Rethink Life

Some movies stay with you, filling you with valuable lessons that you didn’t expect to learn. I almost skipped this Netflix movie ‘The Last Holiday’ (2006), dismissing it as just another regular drama. I’m so glad I gave this movie a chance.
While “The Last Holiday” was a work of fiction, I am sure there will be millions who will resonate with Georgia Byrd. They may go back home and rethink their priorities, whether it’s worth putting away little dreams in a book just because they’re too afraid to give it a try.

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Sitare Zameen Pe: A Tribute to a Geneticist from my Mentorship Journey

Watching Sitare Zameen Pe with my daughter was a heartwarming experience. The film’s message about accepting children with special needs reminded me of my mentorship with Dr Shruti Bajaj, a leading geneticist. During our writing sessions, she helped me understand Down Syndrome in a clearer, more caring way. Her words stayed with me and echoed through the film, helping me explain the condition to my daughter with kindness and confidence. This piece isn’t a review—it’s a reflection on how stories, both from films and real life, can change how we see, feel, and accept with greater empathy

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A Netflix Movie’s Unexpected Lesson on Career, Life & Meaning

If you only had one week to live, what choices would you rethink? How differently would you approach your days, your ambitions, and your relationships?
“Life or Something Like It” (2002) delivers a surprisingly profound take on self-reflection—challenging how we define success, purpose, and identity beyond the confines of an office cubicle. This isn’t a film review, but rather a glimpse into the life lessons it offers for a corporate soul seeking meaning beyond job titles and promotions.

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Playing the right notes – Neha Chawla

Aarush Mohan interviews his piano teacher, Ms Neha Chawla, about her journey in the world of music. Ms Neha is a piano teacher certified by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) and Trinity Boards for Piano and Music Theory. We are sharing with our readers a wonderful conversation between the teacher and the pupil with a hope that you too may enjoy some happy tunes as a hobby!

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