Children’s mental well-being: A practice in empathy and care
The relationship between children’s mental health and their overall quality of life is heavily interconnected as it influences their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and even physical health.
There isn’t much to do in Dhaka apart from eating garbage
The oversaturation of subpar food chains in Dhaka has its fair share of consequences.
Horror movies to watch on Halloween night
If you’re on the lookout for something to watch on occasion of Halloween night, look no further.
Editorial
Gone were my days of frolicking. I now had to make-do with dust covered leaves and noise pollution.
Do university rankings reflect reality?
Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
Can HBO’s The Last of Us be a faithful adaptation of the video game?
The Last of Us fans worldwide will agree that the trailer did not disappoint.
Online dating experience for women
Speaking from personal experience and anecdotes from friends, online dating is generally skewed in favour of women.
Bangladeshi teams make waves in the International Earth Science Olympiad 2022
This year’s medals signified Bangladesh’s best performance since 2012.
Arctic Monkeys announce new album “The Car”, debut new song
On August 23, Arctic Monkeys debuted their new song “I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am”.
When you’re not good at your new hobby
If you relate to this feeling, don't worry. You're not alone.
Why guilt-tripping stories on Instagram need to go
The trend is very reminiscent of old school chain mails.
The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media
Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
The Single-Sex School Effect
How does attending all boys' or all girls' schools affect the children?
From Hell and Back
Hades by Supergiant Games is a rogue-like RPG that takes the concept of games set in the Greek Underworld and completely reinvents it.
The Curious Case of Women and Horror Movies
Horror = low budget slashers, fake blood, or jump scares.
Hashtags
The first-ever conference for hashtags is held to give them a chance to meet old friends and make new ones, mingle, betray, and network. Our coverage of the conference begins with a conversation among some influential hashtags. Enjoy.
The Rice Boy
Whenever my father talks about his experience of the war, there’s one story that he always tells us about with a warm smile and tired eyes. During the war, he was around ten years old, so his mother refused to let him join the brutality. Instead, they opted to feed the freedom fighters who were stationed near their hometown in Brahmanbaria. Thus began my father’s life as the rice boy.
Are we teaching history the right way?
How do people learn about the history of our country? When they teach us at school, do we retain any of that? Does it do enough to inform and inspire younger generations on what it took to gain independence? On Independence Day 2020, let’s try to answer some of these questions.
How to Turn Your Pet into an Influencer
Have you ever gazed into your pet’s eyes and asked, “Do you have what it takes to be an online sensation?” If no, disregard this article and move on. Otherwise, look no further.
A Song of Water, Earth, Fire and Air
It’s been 15 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender made its debut on Nickelodeon. Co-created by Bryan Konietzo and Michael Dante DiMartino, Avatar has been critically acclaimed and has also amassed incredibly positive reviews from audiences of all ages.
Do We Hold Our Friends Accountable?
It’s our responsibility to put biases aside and break the silence.
LIFE lessons from the streets of Dhaka
Life in Dhaka can have a lot to offer. Warm street food on a cold winter night, vibrant rickshaw art in every corner, air pollution that will end us all in due time, and old, historical streets brimming with new life are just some of its offerings.
In defence of “horrible” women in TV and movies
Over the last couple of years, Hollywood has certainly delivered by bringing us multi-faceted female characters in shows and movies
Maladaptive Daydreaming: More than a fantasy
The term “maladaptive daydreaming” was coined by a University of Haifa professor named Eli Somer, one of the leading researchers on the topic. Somer’s definition states that maladaptive daydreaming is a condition of “extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction or interferes with academic, interpersonal, or vocational functioning.”
Navigating Eco-Anxiety
In the age of social media, it is hard to escape bad news. The hurdle becomes even more difficult when the “bad news” entails the drastic effects of climate change taking their toll on our planet.
The journey of becoming politically educated
Growing up in a life of great privilege, I’ve always thought that the world of politics was a faraway abstract concept. It always seemed like a world reserved for grownups, mostly middle-aged men in suits. As an adult, I know that could not be further from the truth.
MAYBE YOU’RE TOXIC
Toxicity in a person can be defined as behaviour that may harm others or even themselves.
Existential crises for dummies
Have you ever found yourself riddled with questions about your existence?
THE GAME OF GAWSIA
In a galaxy far far away lies the Bangladeshi equivalent of Mordor, the land known as Gawsia. Feared by many but revered by even more, the strange land seemed like a completely different planet. One fateful day, four friends took it upon themselves to bravely venture into the heart of this land they’d heard so much about.
So you think you can survive dawats?
Ramadan is upon us, which means that it’s now the time for an abundance of dawats. You’ve been attending them for as long you can
Life lessons from inanimate objects
We all have different opinions on the activity of shopping. If I were to generalise my own, it would have three staples: children throwing tantrums, mothers being true warriors with their bargaining, and a variety of paraphernalia with incomprehensible mumbo-jumbo written on them.
Misconceptions from action movies
It may be safe to say that action movies are liked, even loved, by the majority of the general population. Action movies, when they are well-executed...
Commercials in real life
You groggily wake up to beautiful sunlight pouring into your room through the windows. Birds are chirping outside and the weather seems a bit… too pleasant.
The early influences of a horror fan
Fear has been embedded in humans since the beginning of time. It has allowed us to survive, adapt, and thrive. It is an essential pillar in the core of being human.
May 25, 2023
Editorial
I got into the habit of journaling about eight years ago.
April 13, 2023
EDITORIAL
I’ve had a strained relationship with the concept of femininity growing up.
April 6, 2023
The case for studying law
The word “lawyer” might invoke certain scenes and images in our minds.
March 9, 2023
Editorial
My organs are getting tired of being here.
March 9, 2023
Harry Potter and The Chokehold of Capitalism
The moral minefield of Hogwarts Legacy.
February 13, 2023
Children’s mental well-being: A practice in empathy and care
The relationship between children’s mental health and their overall quality of life is heavily interconnected as it influences their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and even physical health.
February 2, 2023
Editorial
I always used to complain about how time doesn’t seem to pass.
January 17, 2023
There isn’t much to do in Dhaka apart from eating garbage
The oversaturation of subpar food chains in Dhaka has its fair share of consequences.
December 29, 2022
Editorial
On that note, Happy New Year!
November 24, 2022
Editorial
Earlier this year, I discovered the power of melatonin.
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