https://www.scmp.com/rss/503219/feed Dannie Aildasani is the Web Editor for Young Post. She has previously lived and worked in South Korea, Ecuador and the United States, and has a Master's degree in International and Public Affairs from the University of Hong Kong. She specialises in topics related to health and wellness, relationships, international relations and US politics and history. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani A little mischief can make life more interesting, but there is a fine line between harmless play and mayhem. These words and phrases can be used to describe everything from silliness to tricks, sneakiness and even outright scams. Shenanigans Meaning: secret or dishonest activities that people find interesting and sometimes funny. It can also describe less serious or mischievous behaviour. Example: What shenanigans do you think our classmates will get up to during the summer... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3353250/7-english-nouns-describe-mischief-mayhem-and-whole-lot-trouble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3353250/7-english-nouns-describe-mischief-mayhem-and-whole-lot-trouble?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2026 08:01:04 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani English has always been a weird language. Since it emerged in early medieval England, it has become a mash-up of vocabulary and grammar from other languages, such as French, Latin and Greek. New words are constantly being added to our vocabulary; 20 years ago, no one would have expected we would be using phrases like “brain rot” and “doomscrolling” regularly. Have you ever come across a word that sounds so ridiculous that you think it is fake? Check out these seven English words that sound made... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3352478/absolute-malarkey-7-real-genuine-english-words-sound-made?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3352478/absolute-malarkey-7-real-genuine-english-words-sound-made?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 08:30:09 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Persuasive skills are useful for every aspect of life, whether you’re trying to convince your parents to increase your allowance or asking the teacher for an extra day to complete an assignment. Developing these skills also helps you learn to express your opinion and support your ideas with facts and logic. It’s common for teachers to assign persuasive essays because the template tests your knowledge of a topic and your ability to think critically about it. The formula for a persuasive essay is... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3351599/how-structure-persuasive-essay-arguments-win-over-your-critics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/study-tools/everyday-english/article/3351599/how-structure-persuasive-essay-arguments-win-over-your-critics?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written. After struggling for years to communicate with her son, who has autism, Aaltje van Zweden discovered how music could bridge their worlds. Through singing nursery rhymes, her son, Benjamin, spoke his first words. The power of music was spotlighted at a two-day event earlier this month. “Music Heals!” 2026 Music Therapy Seminars brought together leading voices in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3347959/how-music-therapy-can-transform-lives-people-autism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/being-well/personal-growth/article/3347959/how-music-therapy-can-transform-lives-people-autism?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:12 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1) Hong Kong is always changing. New buildings are built, while old ones are torn down. People are constantly coming and going. Take a moment to appreciate Hong Kong’s past. After all, it led to your present life. Your neighbourhood Take a look at this photo of Hong Kong’s skyline from the 1990s. Are there any buildings you recognise? What has changed? Your neighbourhood has also changed a lot over the years. Choose a year in the past – it could be the year one of... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3347015/activities-help-you-explore-personal-connection-hong-kong-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3347015/activities-help-you-explore-personal-connection-hong-kong-history?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:11 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1) On November 26, a massive fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It burned for more than 43 hours and killed at least 160 people. Some people lost friends or family members. Many lost their homes and everything they owned. It is a tough time for the city, and it is OK to feel sad. Hongkongers are coming together to support those affected by the fires, and you can join their efforts. You can also show your appreciation for the brave firefighters who fought the... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3335555/activities-support-people-affected-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3335555/activities-support-people-affected-tai-po-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:00:10 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Summer is finally here! Between spending time with friends and enjoying new adventures, you’re likely looking forward to relaxing and catching up on your favourite TV shows. As you watch, you might begin to notice certain patterns and recurring plots. For instance, have you ever wondered why things always seem to go wrong on a character’s wedding day? Or why so many episodes wrap up with the revelation that “it was all just a dream”? These patterns are known as tropes, and they help guide... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tv/article/3317591/dont-jump-shark-6-common-tv-tropes-look-your-favourite-shows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tv/article/3317591/dont-jump-shark-6-common-tv-tropes-look-your-favourite-shows?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:15 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Like many others who stayed home during the Covid-19 pandemic, Eyan Chan picked up a new hobby: making sauces. “I was missing home-cooked food: Shanghai food, Hong Kong food, Taiwanese food ... that’s when I started making my sauces,” said Chan, who is 34 and lives in Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands. “I was making my mum’s recipes. She used to make so many chilli oils and XO sauces.” She documented her sauce-making journey on Instagram, quickly attracting attention from people interested in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/worksheets/article/3315159/mums-recipes-over-600-european-stores-how-chilli-chans-took-during-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/spark/worksheets/article/3315159/mums-recipes-over-600-european-stores-how-chilli-chans-took-during-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written. Like many others who stayed home during the Covid-19 pandemic, Eyan Chan picked up a new hobby: making sauces that reminded her of home. “I was missing home-cooked food: Shanghai food, Hong Kong food, Taiwanese food ... That’s when I started making my sauces,” said Chan, who is 34 and lives in Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands. “I was making my mum’s recipes.... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3315134/instagram-over-600-stores-chilli-chans-spicy-success-across-europe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3315134/instagram-over-600-stores-chilli-chans-spicy-success-across-europe?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:11 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani When a writer announces a prequel to a beloved and well-established series, many fans brace themselves, worried that the new novels will destroy their perceptions of their favourite characters. Suzanne Collins already showed audiences they had nothing to fear with the first prequel to The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which focused on the evil president of the Capitol, Coriolanus Snow. Her newest prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, centres on a character that many people... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3312294/sunrise-reaping-haymitchs-50th-hunger-games-and-echoes-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3312294/sunrise-reaping-haymitchs-50th-hunger-games-and-echoes-trump?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 May 2025 02:00:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written If there is one thing that Hong Kong students know, it’s that life can be stressful. Having grown up in the city’s local school system, award-winning comedian Vivek Mahbubani understands the weight of this academic pressure – and how to face it with a laugh. Now 42 years old, the successful stand-up comic has advice for how to develop a good sense of humour that... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3294108/hong-kong-comedian-vivek-mahbubani-explains-how-sense-humour-makes-life-more-fun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3294108/hong-kong-comedian-vivek-mahbubani-explains-how-sense-humour-makes-life-more-fun?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:00:20 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written Alanna Sethi arrived in Hong Kong right before the Covid-19 pandemic began. After months of online learning, Sethi spoke to her classmates at Australian International School about their struggles adjusting to the new normal. These conversations inspired her to start Helping Our Planet Earth (HOPE). It is a youth-led non-profit organisation that empowers teens... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3285651/youth-led-ngo-empowers-teens-through-mental-health-education-and-self-help-tools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3285651/youth-led-ngo-empowers-teens-through-mental-health-education-and-self-help-tools?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:09 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani In a busy city like Hong Kong, it’s easy to get distracted and forget about what is in your fridge. A new app hopes to tackle this problem and reduce the amount of food that ends up in the rubbish. Mazah was developed by a team of teens around the globe, including 18-year-old Hongkonger Prithika Venkatesh. The app has three main features: a tracker where users can log the food they bought and its expiry date; a personalised recipe page showing what can be made with foods they have listed; and a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/environment/article/3263866/fresh-solution-rotten-issue-teens-develop-award-winning-mazah-app-help-people-reduce-food-waste?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/environment/article/3263866/fresh-solution-rotten-issue-teens-develop-award-winning-mazah-app-help-people-reduce-food-waste?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2024 06:00:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Mei Mei* knew something was off when she missed her period. At the time, she was only 19 years old and had just finished secondary school, so she panicked when her pregnancy test came back positive. While she told her boyfriend right away, the pair was so nervous about their families’ reactions that they did not reveal her pregnancy until she was five months along. Speaking through a translator, Mei Mei, who is now in her mid-20s, explained: “I grew up in a traditional household, and my parents... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3262226/why-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-sex-education-if-it-wants-reduce-unplanned-teen-pregnancies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3262226/why-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-sex-education-if-it-wants-reduce-unplanned-teen-pregnancies?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 May 2024 23:30:14 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani This summer, Young Post is hosting a summer internship programme that offers students in Hong Kong a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of a newsroom. Participants will learn the essentials of journalism, from crafting compelling news and feature stories to conducting impactful interviews and refining their editing skills. The most exciting part? Their work will be showcased online and in print as a testament to their growing expertise. The programme, tailored for Form... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3260950/young-post-summer-internship-programme-spend-your-holidays-us-pick-essential-writing-skills?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3260950/young-post-summer-internship-programme-spend-your-holidays-us-pick-essential-writing-skills?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 May 2024 02:00:17 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani As 17-year-old Cherrie Tong Hei-tung and thousands of other Hong Kong students shifted to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, she sensed they were in for a challenging, isolating time. “We heard from a lot of parents that students were struggling,” the Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS) pupil explained. “They couldn’t catch up with the teaching schedule or got distracted during their online classes.” Thus, in 2020, Cherrie and other members of her school’s student-led Citizens Club launched... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3255490/hong-kong-teen-shows-how-empathy-tied-community-service-her-projects-underprivileged-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3255490/hong-kong-teen-shows-how-empathy-tied-community-service-her-projects-underprivileged-children?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:00:10 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Amid the doom-and-gloom headlines we often read about the dangers of technology, one 17-year-old Hongkonger is determined to use it to improve lives. Thanks to his work on a prosthetic arm and an underwater cleaning robot, Adhit Ranjan has been recognised as a winner of this year’s Hong Kong Outstanding Students Award. The award honours 10 students every year for their achievements in various disciplines, from sports to science and community service. It is organised by the Youth Arch Foundation,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3252946/improving-prosthetic-arms-cleaning-trash-oceans-hong-kong-teen-engineering-better-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3252946/improving-prosthetic-arms-cleaning-trash-oceans-hong-kong-teen-engineering-better-world?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Feb 2024 06:00:12 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani If you’re a regular news reader, then without a doubt, you’ve seen articles about the 2024 US presidential election. Campaigns start early and last long; even though the election isn’t until November 5, 2024, debates are already being held, and candidates are travelling around the US to convince people to vote for them. Elections in the US can be confusing, so here’s a quick explainer of what’s going on. Who is running for president? The US has two main political parties: Republican and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3246641/explainer-how-do-us-presidential-elections-work-and-what-should-i-know-about-2024?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3246641/explainer-how-do-us-presidential-elections-work-and-what-should-i-know-about-2024?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:00:11 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani While you have probably learned about WWII, how much do you know about WWI – the “Great War” – which preceded it? When did it take place, and who was involved? Though the conflict officially lasted from 1914 to 1918, tensions had been brewing in Europe for years before the war kicked off, especially in southeast Europe in a region known as the Balkans. There were two sides: the Central powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire, which extended from modern-day... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3241114/explainer-what-happened-during-wwi-and-why-do-we-mark-remembrance-day-november-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3241114/explainer-what-happened-during-wwi-and-why-do-we-mark-remembrance-day-november-11?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Nov 2023 01:00:16 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Readers Young Post,Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Readers Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I have a friend who really wants to go to university overseas at the expense of their mental and potentially physical health. I’m worried they are... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3239788/asking-friend-help-my-friend-so-focused-academics-its-affecting-their-health-how-can-i-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3239788/asking-friend-help-my-friend-so-focused-academics-its-affecting-their-health-how-can-i-help?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:22 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani On singer-songwriter Benson Boone’s first trip to Hong Kong at the end of July, he went for dim sum and strolled through a mall, observing the workers and passers-by around him. “It’s just cool to experience a new city, especially one that is so different than anything I’ve ever seen,” the US-born musician said. It touches on Boone’s reflective nature; although he is only 21, his raw, emotionally-charged lyrics have already taken the world by storm. After only about two years in the industry,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3230364/american-idol-dropout-tiktok-viral-tunes-benson-boone-his-rise-fame-and-finding-my-real-sound?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3230364/american-idol-dropout-tiktok-viral-tunes-benson-boone-his-rise-fame-and-finding-my-real-sound?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:59:54 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Neurodiversity Club Though most students struggled to cope with online learning during the pandemic, 15-year-old Ava Chan knew access to education was even more challenging for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). Her twin brother is autistic, and he was the reason Ava started the Neurodiversity Club at her school, the Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS). “My brother has autism, so I’ve been able to get a lot of exposure to the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3222808/neurodiversity-club-hong-kong-school-highlights-experiences-students-special-education-needs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3222808/neurodiversity-club-hong-kong-school-highlights-experiences-students-special-education-needs?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jun 2023 06:00:25 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I overthink too much, no matter how small the problem. I am too sensitive to details and it stresses me out. How do I stop? How do I stop obsessing over... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3222627/asking-friend-help-i-overthink-everything-and-its-stressing-me-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3222627/asking-friend-help-i-overthink-everything-and-its-stressing-me-out?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:12 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I have a friend I am very close with. To be honest, I treat her like my best friend. But recently, I found there is actually another girl she calls her... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3219945/asking-friend-help-my-best-friend-has-different-best-friend-what-should-i-do?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3219945/asking-friend-help-my-best-friend-has-different-best-friend-what-should-i-do?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:10 +0000 Young Post Readers,Dannie Aildasani Young Post Readers,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, What do you do if you have a secret about a friend and she asks you what is it? I think the secret would hurt her, but also I don’t want to keep things... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3213714/asking-friend-help-i-know-secret-about-friend-would-hurt-her-feelings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3213714/asking-friend-help-i-know-secret-about-friend-would-hurt-her-feelings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:19 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Resolve Hong Kong What would you do if you saw someone being harassed on the street? If you witnessed a person being called a slur or stopped from entering a shop simply because of their race, religion or gender, how would you respond? It can be hard to know what to do when you see discrimination happening – which is why one Hong Kong NGO wants to teach you how to take action. “A global organisation called Right to Be found that 79 per cent of people said... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3212237/included-respected-valued-resolve-ngo-making-hong-kong-more-inclusive-marginalised-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3212237/included-respected-valued-resolve-ngo-making-hong-kong-more-inclusive-marginalised-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:30:12 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, How can I tell my parents to stop comparing me to other kids my age, like my cousins or my friends? It is quite annoying since we are good at different... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3208698/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-get-my-parents-stop-comparing-me-other-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3208698/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-get-my-parents-stop-comparing-me-other-people?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:21 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Hong Kong Shifts In a city like Hong Kong, with a population of 7.5 million, it’s not easy to get to know the people around you. There may even be people that you see every day – on the train, in your building, or at your local 7-Eleven – whose names you’ve never learned. But does it have to be this way? Maxime Vanhollebeke smiled at his building security guard every day for five years until one day in 2019, he was struck with a realisation: he did not... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3208230/stories-build-community-hong-kong-shifts-shares-lessons-learned-interviewing-citys-overlooked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3208230/stories-build-community-hong-kong-shifts-shares-lessons-learned-interviewing-citys-overlooked?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:30:12 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I didn’t achieve most of my New Year’s resolutions last year and I am quite disappointed in myself. How I can improve this year? Signed, Disappointed Dear... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3207962/asking-friend-help-i-didnt-accomplish-most-my-goals-last-year-how-can-i-improve-2023?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3207962/asking-friend-help-i-didnt-accomplish-most-my-goals-last-year-how-can-i-improve-2023?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:12 +0000 Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Young Post,Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I really want to drop one of my best friends, but doing so would destroy my entire friend group. She makes up rumours about me, and I’m exhausted from... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3206412/asking-friend-help-my-friend-spreads-rumours-about-me-how-can-i-end-our-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3206412/asking-friend-help-my-friend-spreads-rumours-about-me-how-can-i-end-our-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:16 +0000 Young Post Team,Dannie Aildasani,Kelly Fung,Sue Ng,Yanni Chow,Esther Cheung,Emily Tsang Young Post Team,Dannie Aildasani,Kelly Fung,Sue Ng,Yanni Chow,Esther Cheung,Emily Tsang So much happened in 2022, it can be hard to keep up with everything! Still, Team YP managed to sit down and choose some of their favourite Young Post articles from 2022. These cover a wide range of happenings in the city, from the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities. We’re so psyched to continue bringing you great stories in 2023! Long Covid’s impact on youth: Hong Kong students face challenges returning to school, experts say more support... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3205179/team-young-post-reflects-their-favourite-articles-2022-highlighting-community-inclusiveness-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3205179/team-young-post-reflects-their-favourite-articles-2022-highlighting-community-inclusiveness-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:25 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Gentle Bones, Joel Tan The lockdowns and isolation of the pandemic convinced many of us to reconsider our goals and return to our passion projects. “I think it realigned things for everybody,” singer Joel Tan, better known as Gentle Bones, told Young Post. “It made us think about the types of work we feel like we should be doing and why we do it.” “It helped me fall in love with music again. It brought me back to the time I got started.” Gentle Bones on... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3203469/singer-gentle-bones-saying-goodbye-performing-singapore-finding-himself-and-looking-new-horizons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3203469/singer-gentle-bones-saying-goodbye-performing-singapore-finding-himself-and-looking-new-horizons?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:16:50 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani The Harmonics Choir Hong Kong, the city’s largest and most inclusive music group of LGBTQ individuals and allies, is celebrating diversity with its annual concert, “A World of Colour”, featuring everything from Cantonese pop hits to songs in Mandarin and Haitian Creole. “The title not only hints at the colours on the pride flag, but the full spectrum of society we want to celebrate – from gender to sexuality to culture,” said Lily Lu, chairperson of the choir. “We want to bring awareness to the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3201815/hong-kong-lgbtq-choir-harmonics-hold-world-colour-concert-celebrating-citys-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3201815/hong-kong-lgbtq-choir-harmonics-hold-world-colour-concert-celebrating-citys-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:58:39 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani SCMP Young Post · Listen to the story: Sketchykarr What makes someone a “bad Asian”? What does it mean if something is “big wok”? These are just a few topics that artist Kar*, known as Sketchykarr on Instagram, addresses with her cute, playful drawings. Featuring smiling minibuses and White Rabbit candy, Kar’s nostalgia-fuelled drawings explain popular Cantonese slang and illustrate the struggles of being a third-culture kid. The 31-year-old lived in Canada before relocating to Hong Kong as a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3200824/artist-who-left-hong-kong-britain-illustrates-her-nostalgia-citys-culture-instagram-sketchykarr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3200824/artist-who-left-hong-kong-britain-illustrates-her-nostalgia-citys-culture-instagram-sketchykarr?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:00:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani From his start on the now-defunct Vine app to his 2017 smash hit “Mine”, there is no way to know which direction American singer-songwriter Bazzi is going next – and he’s just fine going with the flow. The 25-year-old singer, full name Andrew Bazzi, released his newest album, Infinite Dream, on September 16. It is a reflective, contemplative escape, perfect for the realist who is not ready to give up on romance. “My process has always been to make the songs I want to hear,” he said. “I never set... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3194293/no-limits-bazzis-infinite-dream-american-singers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3194293/no-limits-bazzis-infinite-dream-american-singers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:20 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google Form. Don’t worry – you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I have always been close to my parents, but I can only talk to them about happy things. How can I learn to discuss more negative emotions? Sincerely,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3190967/asking-friend-help-i-dont-know-how-talk-my?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3190967/asking-friend-help-i-dont-know-how-talk-my?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:10 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani For musician Zelos Wong Hoi-yat, coming out as gay on YouTube was not about making a statement – it was his way of grieving. His partner, Barnaby, had died in an accident only months earlier. Wong was overwhelmed – not just by Barnaby’s death, but by everything that went along with the loss of his partner, such as moving out of the flat they shared and sending his belongings to his family in the United Kingdom. This all coincided with the early days of the coronavirus pandemic as well, “and I... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3185456/singer-zelos-wong-why-he-used-play-straight-coming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3185456/singer-zelos-wong-why-he-used-play-straight-coming?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:30:20 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Riya Chandiramani’s artwork contains layers of meaning. You can spot this in her painting Behind Every Man, in which Tony the Tiger, the mascot of Frosted Flakes cereal, sits on a lotus while a Hindu goddess’ arms peek out from behind him. It represents that behind every man is a powerful woman. This is just one piece in the 27-year-old’s cereal mascots series, which began as a way to cope with the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I hold on to my childhood during hard times, and for me, cereal... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3183770/cereal-mascots-meet-hindu-goddesses-hong-kong-artist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3183770/cereal-mascots-meet-hindu-goddesses-hong-kong-artist?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:00:12 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani When you think of Pride, you might think of colourful parades or businesses selling anything and everything covered in rainbows. Although the celebration has become very commercial today – the phrase “rainbow capitalism” was created to describe how companies cash in on the festivities – Pride represents how the LGBT+ community has struggled for years to be accepted and have equal rights in society. Big things often start small, and that’s certainly true for Pride: its history in the United... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3182664/explainer-history-lgbt-pride-us-and-hong-kong-how-fight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3182664/explainer-history-lgbt-pride-us-and-hong-kong-how-fight?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:23 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani It’s been nearly two years since BTS released their last album, “BE”, and fans have been anxiously waiting to see what would come next. They’re sure to be happy with the group’s latest release, which drops today. “Proof” is a three-disc collection of tracks spanning their discography (can you believe they’ve been a band for nearly a decade?), and includes brand-new songs, never-before-heard demos, and even a few previously unreleased tracks. According to the Grammy website, the first disc begins... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3181163/bts-releases-official-mv-yet-come-most-beautiful?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3181163/bts-releases-official-mv-yet-come-most-beautiful?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:01:51 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani As soon as Ray Yumul, a 29-year-old Filipino-Hongkonger actor, was told by his agent to audition for a commercial, he rushed to the location with no time to even ask what his role would be. When the actor arrived, he was put in a white shirt that had been dirtied and buttoned messily. The director asked him to say a phrase in Cantonese – “which I said perfectly,” Yumul recalled. But the director instructed him to repeat the line “in a funny accent”. Though the actor was confused, he did as he... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3175210/im-so-tired-it-filipino-hongkongers-how-tvbs-racist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3175210/im-so-tired-it-filipino-hongkongers-how-tvbs-racist?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:14 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Two years since the pandemic started, we all have our opinions about working from home and online learning. While you might miss the community of the classroom or office, you have to admit that it is nice to wake up two minutes before class or work and hang out in your pyjamas all day. But it can be difficult to stay on task when you’re in charge of your schedule – and this goes double for those with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Even ADHD medication can’t completely solve... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3172384/7-productivity-tips-people-adhd-approved-someone-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3172384/7-productivity-tips-people-adhd-approved-someone-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:31 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani You might have seen it in the news recently – a school district in the US state of Tennessee recently banned a graphic novel called Maus. Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman, the 1986 novel tells the story of the author’s father in the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. The novel, which features mice as Jewish prisoners and cats as Nazi oppressors, was praised for inspiring people to think critically about the past and won a Pulitzer Prize – one of the highest honours a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3169797/8-books-have-been-banned-or-challenged-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/books/article/3169797/8-books-have-been-banned-or-challenged-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:20 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani With multiple reports in the past few weeks of domestic workers who have tested positive for Covid-19 and have been forced to sleep on the streets in Hong Kong, one local charity led by a migrant worker is doing what it can to help. During the city’s fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, domestic helpers have been especially vulnerable, with some saying they were fired from their jobs after contracting the virus. “It is illegal to terminate a helper because of illness, and we will assist them... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3168455/amid-hong-kongs-fifth-wave-covid-19-charity-founded?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3168455/amid-hong-kongs-fifth-wave-covid-19-charity-founded?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:03:13 +0000 Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Team Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Team Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google form. Don’t worry, you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, Although I am 90 per cent sure that I am straight, I feel like I might have feelings for both girls and boys, but I don’t know for sure how I feel. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3164663/asking-friend-help-im-pretty-sure-im?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3164663/asking-friend-help-im-pretty-sure-im?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:33 +0000 Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Dannie Aildasani,Young Post Need an answer to a personal question that you’ve never mustered the courage to ask? We’ve been there. Whether it is about school, family issues or social life, share your thoughts with us. If you have a question you’d like answered (about anything at all), please fill out this Google form. Don’t worry, you will remain anonymous! Dear Friend, I am fat, and I have realised that my classmates call me “fat girl” behind my back. I try to keep fit by eating less and exercising more, but since both my... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3164034/asking-friend-help-i-feel-bad-about-my-body?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3164034/asking-friend-help-i-feel-bad-about-my-body?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:15 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Congratulations, you made it to winter break! Kick back, relax, make some hot cocoa and curl up on the couch with these new Netflix Christmas movies, short films and television specials. 1. Single All the Way Single All the Way is Netflix’s first gay Christmas romcom. It follows the story of Peter (Michael Urie), a social media strategist living in Los Angeles who is unlucky in love. After his latest break-up, he convinces his best friend and flatmate Nick (Philemon Chambers) to accompany him... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3160558/6-netflix-christmas-movies-and-tv-specials-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3160558/6-netflix-christmas-movies-and-tv-specials-you?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:18 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani So much about Christmas can be so bad for the environment, from wrapping paper that can’t be recycled, to food waste left over from extravagant family feasts. But there are some easy steps you can take to cut down your carbon footprint this holiday season, starting with the gifts you give. Here’s a list of cool, practical and eco-friendly gifts you can give to a pal who is all about the environment. Hong Kong brands you should check out Feeding Hong Kong recipe book (HK$100) Every day, 3,400... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3160438/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts-your-friend-who-loves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3160438/eco-friendly-christmas-gifts-your-friend-who-loves?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:00:30 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Cat lovers and fans of hilarious internet content are falling off their chairs laughing at a story about a beloved office cat named Jorts, a sweet but simple orange feline. The story was originally posted on the online forum Reddit. On the popular subreddit called “Am I the A**hole?” abbreviated AITA, where users post questions and real-life situations that happened to them and ask if they were in the wrong, one user posted a story titled “AITA for ‘perpetuating ethnic stereotypes’ about... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3159958/reddit-thread-about-jorts-dumb-orange-cat-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3159958/reddit-thread-about-jorts-dumb-orange-cat-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:43:40 +0000 Dannie Aildasani Dannie Aildasani Christmas came early for Hong Kong when Disney+ finally became available in November this year. While you’re probably re-watching all the Marvel films and your favourite animated flicks from childhood, you can also get into the holiday spirit with these films and television specials available on the streaming platform. Hawkeye (2021) This miniseries combines the Marvel Universe with the Christmas spirit, as Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pair up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld)... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tv/article/3158273/9-best-disney-christmas-movies-and-tv-specials-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tv/article/3158273/9-best-disney-christmas-movies-and-tv-specials-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:15 +0000