The cinematic appeal of no-plot movies
When there is no plot, dialogues and character interactions build the movie from the ground up.
Caring for ailing parents: A daunting reality
Life prematurely comes full circle for young people who have ill parents.
Why our parents rarely show outward affection
Bangladeshi parents rarely show outward affection to their children.
Bangladeshi TV shows fail to cater to ageing audiences
Older audiences have always relied on TV for clean and engaging content reflective of our local lifestyle.
2022, the year of COVID recovery, didn’t go as expected
How much did we recover from the ravaging effects of COVID and what remnants of those dark pandemic days still linger on?
Saying goodbye to Ash and Pikachu
Ash’s journey with Pikachu has changed the bedrock of pop culture forever.
Maximalism in Bangladeshi culture and how we make sense of it
Bangladeshi maximalism is more inherent than intentional
The jarring experience of visiting parents’ hometown
Blood may be thicker than water but it cannot form lasting attachments by itself.
Growing up with chronically ailing parents
From a young age, my mother’s slowly failing health has familiarised me up-close with the morbid tapestry of our medical facilities.
How individuals with social anxiety are always misunderstood
People who have Social Anxiety Disorder overthink how they’re being perceived by others.
A deep dive into Korean R&B music
What sets K-R&B apart from its western counterpart is its multilingual fluidity and wordplay.
Rachel Green from F.R.I.E.N.D.S is a bad friend
Rachel Green is iconic but she wins the award for "worst friend"
The reasons backlash over diverse casting in The Sandman is groundless
The inclusivity in The Sandman’s casting never seemed like pandering to “woke” culture.
The lasting impact of white lies
How far is too far before a fib has a lasting effect on the person lied to?
The mislabelling of young adult fiction
Books intended for mature readers often get miscategorised as YA.
Clarifying Misconceptions about Braces
Getting braces is an important life decision for anyone who struggles with crowded or overlapping teeth.
Is “status anxiety” making our choices for us?
Capitalism has ingrained in us that earning and achieving more invariably decides our worth in the society. That emotional contentment is impossible without accomplishments.
What it’s like for women at a qurbani haat
Qurbani haats lack safety and appropriate conditions for female buyers.
Should national curriculum teachers rethink how they guide college students?
Teaching methods currently are often too reliant on test papers as teaching material.
Sound pollution caused by schools is a real problem
Living close to a noisy school, studying at home becomes impossible for me.
Why I buy casual wear from the men’s section
Men’s casual wear has the upper hand in a few areas over women’s casual fashion.
April 8, 2023
The cinematic appeal of no-plot movies
When there is no plot, dialogues and character interactions build the movie from the ground up.
March 9, 2023
Women should treat each other better
It’s about finding how we can defeat patriarchy together.
February 16, 2023
Caring for ailing parents: A daunting reality
Life prematurely comes full circle for young people who have ill parents.
January 20, 2023
Why our parents rarely show outward affection
Bangladeshi parents rarely show outward affection to their children.
January 19, 2023
Bangladeshi TV shows fail to cater to ageing audiences
Older audiences have always relied on TV for clean and engaging content reflective of our local lifestyle.
January 4, 2023
2022, the year of COVID recovery, didn’t go as expected
How much did we recover from the ravaging effects of COVID and what remnants of those dark pandemic days still linger on?
December 23, 2022
Saying goodbye to Ash and Pikachu
Ash’s journey with Pikachu has changed the bedrock of pop culture forever.
December 22, 2022
Maximalism in Bangladeshi culture and how we make sense of it
Bangladeshi maximalism is more inherent than intentional
December 16, 2022
The jarring experience of visiting parents’ hometown
Blood may be thicker than water but it cannot form lasting attachments by itself.
December 8, 2022
Growing up with chronically ailing parents
From a young age, my mother’s slowly failing health has familiarised me up-close with the morbid tapestry of our medical facilities.
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