A look back at 2025’s biggest trends, the visual legacy of The Matrix, and a day with Mumbai’s “Slum Princess.” Plus, how Chinese brands went global.
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- Put Boundaries in Your Life
- 2025 — Year in Search
- Why The Matrix Still Looks Like a Billion Bucks
- I Spent A Day With The Slum Princess of Mumbai
- How Chinese Brands Are Winning Overseas
- This is Why You Should Help Others Unconditionally
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Weekly NishIsHere! – Issue #85
♣ Thought of the Week
◘ Put Boundaries in Your Life
I learned this the hard way. Here’s the deal: everyone knows that whatever you let slide becomes the new normal, whether it’s with clients, business partners, or just your own daily habits. Putting boundaries in place isn’t about being rigid; it’s just about clearly setting out what’s expected right from the start.
♣ Tech
◘ 2025 — Year in Search
Google’s official recap video for last year really sums up a time of major changes and fresh ideas. It shows how people worldwide are pushing boundaries, from one person sailing around the globe to the massive success of Lady Gaga’s tour, and even surprising sports moments like the Luka trade.
The video hits on big cultural phenomena, like the “Labubu craze,” the intense tennis face-offs between Alcaraz and Sinner, and the global love for KPop Demon Hunters. Plus, it shines a light on cool leaps in AI and entertainment tech, highlights strong community vibes, and celebrates those striving for personal wins, basically confirming that anything is possible.
♣ Creator Economy
◘ I Spent A Day With The Slum Princess of Mumbai
Maleesha, at just seventeen, has an absolutely amazing rags-to-riches story, going from the Mumbai slums straight to the covers of Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Even though she grew up super poor, constantly worried about getting evicted, and missing a lot of basic stuff, she never gave up on her dreams. She was actually selling tissues to help her family out starting at age six before someone discovered her.
Then, boom, she took off in the fashion world. But even with all the fame, Maleesha is still really down-to-earth. She’s keeping up with her schoolwork and even started her own jewelry business. Her life is a huge reminder that if you stick with it and believe in yourself, you can achieve pretty much anything.
♣ Pop Culture
◘ Why The Matrix Still Looks Like a Billion Bucks
In 1999, The Matrix redefined sci-fi with groundbreaking visual effects, mind-bending philosophical questions, and action sequences that still leave us speechless. But why does it still look like a billion bucks over 20 years later?
This video breaks down how the Wachowskis’ visionary direction, iconic bullet-time shots, and meticulously crafted color palette keep The Matrix looking fresh and relevant. It also dives into the sound design to the philosophical depth that keeps this film ahead of its time.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this analysis will change how you see one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made.
♣ Business
◘ How Chinese Brands Are Winning Overseas
Chinese brands like Pop Mart’s Labubus, Shein, Temu, and Luckin are gaining immense popularity globally, becoming favored by consumers and serving as cultural representatives. This surge in demand, often attributed to the influence of TikTok, shows a strong consumer appetite for these products.
Seriously, it’s wild that Bloomberg put out that whole video without even mentioning DJI, considering how much they dominate the consumer drone space.
♣ Photo of the Week
◘ Sunrise.
♣ Quote of the Week
“I helped a man climb a mountain and found that I too had reached the top.”
— Unknown
◘ Help others unconditionally. Without knowing, you will see that you are also winning.
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