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Words by Zoe Bartholomeusz   An incredibly talented live musician, ISHAN can regularly be seen around the Melbourne busking circuit, including regular appearances at the famed Bourke Street Mall. Gaining a loyal following in recent times, ISHAN now delivers on his songwriting abilities, transforming his intimate moments into joyous indie-pop stylings, all topped off by his soothing and buttery vocal charm.    I sat down with ISHAN to ask him some questions about his new singles and upcoming EP, and his experience as a musician so far.    Zoe Bartholomeusz: What inspired you to write “Cardboard Box Apartment”?    ISHAN: “Cardboard Box

Words by S. Abedi Art by H. Hidai   There is no place for hope in the current situation of Afghanistan. Afghan people do not have any access to their most basic rights, poverty has been reaching its highest peak, social justice does not exist, the ruling regime is mono-ethnic and authoritarian, women are fading from society and in the general forty years of war has been exhausting the soul and spirit of the people of Afghanistan. So much so that their hopes and dreams for better life become less and less common in Afghanistan. From my point of view,

Words by Robina Art by H.Hidai   All of you may ask yourselves these questions from time to time. Likely you come up with different answers about hopes.   What does hope mean? Have you ever had hopes in your daily life? How can you keep your hopes in difficult situations?   As you all know the structure of a human is made from spirit and body, and both of them have a serious need to be hopeful and the ability to be cheerful. If you think about something in an optimistic way, it can give meaning to your life