Stephen Hawking: A Life Well Lived
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Stephen Hawking: A Life Well Lived

In Commemoration of Stephen Hawking, Source: Rajalakshmi Engineering College FB

March 14 marks Stephen Hawking’s fourth death anniversary. Having lived 76 years, Hawking died on 14 March 2018 which brought much sadness to the world. Known for his great contribution to the world of science and cosmology, Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and an author who wrote the book, “A Brief History of Time”. He was also the director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. To commemorate this physicist, Echo has decided to write this article.  

Revenge Models: Flipping the Script on Discrimination
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Revenge Models: Flipping the Script on Discrimination

In 2022, discrimination remains an alarming issue. Be it racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, xenophobia, or countless other biases, marginalised communities exist all around us. That said, this month at Sunway Echo Media, the theme is revenge — so let’s flip the script on modern oppression and talk about how some minorities have reclaimed their right to freedom, and shoutout some of the people that made it possible.

A Guide on Expressing Yourself Confidently
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A Guide on Expressing Yourself Confidently

Have you ever felt shame for who you are?

It’s a normal feeling for a lot of people, especially those who are in their teens. You just get so caught up with how everyone’s perceiving you, that you start to feel self-conscious. The irrational fear that a random person near you is silently judging your clothes, your voice, or anything you express into the world. I think most people can relate to that, myself included.

Event Portal: TEDXSunway: The Powerhouse within
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Event Portal: TEDXSunway: The Powerhouse within

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TED talks are given by renowned people in order to share “ideas worth spreading”. Past speakers have included Stephen Hawking, Jeff Bezos and many other Nobel Prize winners. On the 25th of September, TedxSunway University organized their salon event known as “The Powerhouse Within”. “It signified how breakthroughs were still possible from science and technology even though we were faced with hardships and the internal powerhouse that drives all of us to achieve our goals regardless of being short or long term goals.” says the emcee. 

6 Notable Animals Through History
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6 Notable Animals Through History

Animals have an important role in known history. From being cattle for their meat, to horses as a main form of transport (in ye olden times), animals provide aid and convenience to humans till this day. We tend to learn a lot about what people did in the past during history lessons, instead of the stories involving individual animals whose achievements are arguably just as impressive. Here are some animals that have truly earned their place in the history books. 

Demystifying Hikikomori: The Hermits Of Modern-Day Japan
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Demystifying Hikikomori: The Hermits Of Modern-Day Japan

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The Japanese term Hikikomori refers to a form of social phenomena principally found in Japan. The term — first coined by Saitō Tamaki, a psychiatrist —  is used to describe the phenomena of the complete withdrawal of Japanese people from society. The term also generally describes the people suffering from said phenomenon, with an individual that has withdrawn from society for longer than six months at a time is deemed a ‘social recluse’ or Hikikomori. According to a survey conducted by the Japanese government, it is estimated that there are currently more than 1 million Hikikomori living in Japan. From the same survey conducted, the age can range from as low as 15 to as high as 64 years old, with men constituting approximately 76.6% from the survey’s total participants.