Harbingers’ writers share their thoughts on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Editor’s pick
The high cost of higher ed in Southeast Asia
With graduation season rolling in for many countries in Southeast Asia, many students will be faced with the same old question: “What university are you going to?” Some may have an answer prepared, others may be undecided. But a number of students face a different dilemma: “Will I even go to college at all?”
The experience of a Gen Z Leader: An interview with Rakshya Bam
Rakshya Bam is one of the young leaders who led the Gen Z uprising in Kathmandu last September. She had several opportunities to join politics or enter parliament, but chose to stay outside and question the government.
Finance 101: Basics of the stock market
As the leader of the Finance Society at my school in the UK, I have experience teaching these subjects to a class of more than 40 beginner students aged 13 to 18. Through that experience, I understand that finance can be much less intimidating to learn when explained in simple terms.
Film & Book Club
A system of exploitation in which, knowingly or not, we all participate – Parasite analysis
In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.
Oscars 2026. Four acting races, four strong opinions – and four correct predictions
Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question
Pattinson steals the show as Zendaya’s character is underdeveloped. The Drama review
The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.



