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Pain is the body’s most honest truth. It does not lie. It does not exaggerate. It simply speaks, sometimes in whispers, sometimes in roars that shake you to your core. For Mercy Oluwanisola Akintola, Sola to those who love her, pain has been a lifelong companion. It is a voice she never asked for but one she has learned to listen to carefully. Pain tells her when to pause, when to breathe, when to fight. It tells her that she is alive. But this is not a story about pain. This is

September 8, 2025 No Comments

Two researchers wearing purple lab coats and safety glasses working in a laboratory setting

Science & Innovation

Fake Med Sensor : Ricoveer Shergill’s Innovation in the Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines

When Ricoveer Shergill began his PhD in electrochemistry at the University of Brighton, he wasn’t just researching sensors. Building on earlier work by Professor Bhavik Patel and undergraduate students, he developed a tool that could help protect patients around the world from the dangers of counterfeit and substandard medicines. Today, his research stands at the intersection of science, innovation, and the global health challenge of pharmaceutical safety. Shergill’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, also at Brighton. Early on, he developed a strong interest in analytical methods and materials

August 18, 2025 No Comments

Human Stories

The Boy Who Refused Limits

“There is no such thing as normal. Everyone is unique, and that is what makes us special.” A Smile That Tells a Story He walked into the room with a smile so bright it almost overshadowed the slow pace of his steps. Every movement was careful and measured, but his energy spoke louder than words. At 22 years old, Jyothish Koshy Mathew carries an air of quiet determination. Most people who meet him for the first time notice two things: his gentle nature and his confidence. What they might not see immediately

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Portrait of Megan Steve, a transgender woman and human rights advocate, smiling confidently.

Stories

“Call Me Megan” – The Story of Megan Steven

By Betzy Brize From the outside, it looked like a normal childhood. Megan, her legal and birth name was given to her by her mother and grandmother. It means “noble and graceful.” She played with the other children on her quiet Malaysian street, shared meals with her family, and attended school like everyone else. But inside, a silent storm brewed. Every morning, as she looked in the mirror, she felt a deep dissonance: the person staring back wasn’t who she truly was. “I wasn’t a boy,” she would later say. “I was

August 10, 2025 No Comments