Avishi Gurnani

  • The fight against Dengue is not over yet

    Even as Dengue cases fall slowly, we must continue to remember the importance of applying mosquito spray and being vigilant against Dengue. Dengue is not over yet and we must continue to follow the NEA’s BLOCK guidelines— Break up hardened soil in potted plants, lift and empty flowerpot plates, overturn… Read ⇢

  • The spectrum of digital literacy

    One of the most prominent changes COVID-19 has brought to our world is the increase in technology in our day-to-day life. Now, jobs are available for people to work at home, always. While this will allows for more remote working and work-ations, this also increases the competition for jobs as… Read ⇢

  • The legacy of books and stories

    In our modern world, fewer and fewer people are reading books. But we all need to understand the benefits of books, of reading and of writing. I have been lucky to have the chance to experience this a few times. For example, a few years ago a group of people… Read ⇢

  • Parent Support Groups and their role in our community.

    As the year comes to a close and my brother settles in at his new school as a Primary 1 student, I can’t help but wonder, what makes a school a community? The friends, the teachers, and the parents. The parents that show up to every parent-teacher meeting without fail… Read ⇢

  • Mentorship opportunities

    Many people do not realise the beauty of mentorship and guidance and the simplicity of asking for help. As our world is rapidly changing, more and more millennials are realising the need to ask for help when they need it. And this spirit needs to be echoed throughout the world.… Read ⇢

  • How to Support Dementia Patients and Caregivers

    Globally and in Singapore, dementia is extremely common, especially among the elderly. 1 in 10 people above the age of 60 suffer from dementia, and the number of persons living with dementia is expected to continue rising. Having dementia in a bustling city like Singapore is extremely dangerous, and it… Read ⇢

  • Digital literacy, not bans, will help children stay safe online

    Australia’s recent proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media has sparked global conversations about online safety and youth development. While the intentions behind this policy—protecting children from cyberbullying, exploitation, and harmful content—are commendable, it raises critical questions about balance, enforcement, and unintended consequences.   As a 14-year… Read ⇢

  • Climate change- save our Earth, together!

    As climate change and the deadline before our world falls into disarray nears, closer with every day that passes, we must start to take action. Our world is going to warm up, and if we do not act now, it will be much too warm. My generation, Generation Z, are… Read ⇢

  • The impact of inappropriate content and how to recover from it

    As our world progresses and technology continues to emerge wherever we look, more and more teenagers or younger people are acquiring digital devices— portals to the Internet and the threats it creates for the younger generation. This is as scams continue to threaten all forms of digital interactions and payments,… Read ⇢