Intisab Shahriyar

Sweet spreads and childhood memories: A Nutella nostalgia trip

Experience the delight of Nutella with easy recipes that transform your quick snack into a luxurious treat. Indulge in chocolatey pancakes, a microwave mug cake, or banana paratha rolls, all featuring the rich taste of Nutella.

1m ago

Golden frequency : A story on Dhaka’s audiophiles

So, what is an audiophile? Depends on who you are asking. Google says audiophiles are 'Hi-fi enthusiasts.' If you ask me, it's the love I have for music and whatever it takes to get closer to the artist's emotions/intentions.

2m ago

Creaky backs and shattered hearts: What they don’t tell you about your 30s

Life doesn't always unfold according to societal expectations or personal plans, especially as you enter your thirties. While there's often pressure to achieve certain milestones by a certain age, the reality is far more complex. Here's a glimpse into what you might encounter as you navigate your 30s and beyond.

2m ago

Pocket revolution: Smartphone convergence in the 21st century

Ever heard the words Walkman, Gameboy, Discman, Watchman, Camcorder? If the answer is no, you are probably 24 and born in the era of laptops and smartphones. In which case, gather around kids, for I am about to spin a yarn on how it feels for fossils like me to live in a world where everything is at your fingertips and have everything you need in one handy convenient place.

2m ago

How I met your Bhai/Bhabi: The cost of forever after

Nobody meets their ‘The One’ on their first try but have you ever wondered what it took to find your forever after? Of course, I hear you say in unison, “heartbreaks,” “shattered dreams,” etc. and you are right obviously. But here’s another way to look at the scenario; what did it cost you to find your ever after?

2m ago

Challenges of being a sensitive man in the real world

You might think that living in an era of unprecedented empathy and sensitivity would be a sign of the rise of the sensitive man. Contrary to the situation, the realm of the sensitive man is still shrouded by doubt, unfair treatment, and stigma. Why though? Why is it that nice guys are destined to finish last? What makes being sensitive such an issue even in this modern society?

5m ago

Eid Bonus making you restless? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do

For Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid bonus usually means hitting the mall and buying the newest collection of clothes, shoes, perfumes, and other accessories you need to make you look like a movie star during Eid day. For others, it could be grabbing the electronics that had their heart and mind for the past year.

1y ago

How unnecessary items get into our monthly budget

At the cusp of 2020, we were all hoping for a more prosperous decade. Sadly, what we ended up with instead was a two-year-long global pandemic, a nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine by Russia leading to the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II

1y ago
March 24, 2024
March 24, 2024

Sweet spreads and childhood memories: A Nutella nostalgia trip

Experience the delight of Nutella with easy recipes that transform your quick snack into a luxurious treat. Indulge in chocolatey pancakes, a microwave mug cake, or banana paratha rolls, all featuring the rich taste of Nutella.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Creaky backs and shattered hearts: What they don’t tell you about your 30s

Life doesn't always unfold according to societal expectations or personal plans, especially as you enter your thirties. While there's often pressure to achieve certain milestones by a certain age, the reality is far more complex. Here's a glimpse into what you might encounter as you navigate your 30s and beyond.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Golden frequency : A story on Dhaka’s audiophiles

So, what is an audiophile? Depends on who you are asking. Google says audiophiles are 'Hi-fi enthusiasts.' If you ask me, it's the love I have for music and whatever it takes to get closer to the artist's emotions/intentions.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Pocket revolution: Smartphone convergence in the 21st century

Ever heard the words Walkman, Gameboy, Discman, Watchman, Camcorder? If the answer is no, you are probably 24 and born in the era of laptops and smartphones. In which case, gather around kids, for I am about to spin a yarn on how it feels for fossils like me to live in a world where everything is at your fingertips and have everything you need in one handy convenient place.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

How I met your Bhai/Bhabi: The cost of forever after

Nobody meets their ‘The One’ on their first try but have you ever wondered what it took to find your forever after? Of course, I hear you say in unison, “heartbreaks,” “shattered dreams,” etc. and you are right obviously. But here’s another way to look at the scenario; what did it cost you to find your ever after?

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Challenges of being a sensitive man in the real world

You might think that living in an era of unprecedented empathy and sensitivity would be a sign of the rise of the sensitive man. Contrary to the situation, the realm of the sensitive man is still shrouded by doubt, unfair treatment, and stigma. Why though? Why is it that nice guys are destined to finish last? What makes being sensitive such an issue even in this modern society?

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

Eid Bonus making you restless? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do

For Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid bonus usually means hitting the mall and buying the newest collection of clothes, shoes, perfumes, and other accessories you need to make you look like a movie star during Eid day. For others, it could be grabbing the electronics that had their heart and mind for the past year.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

How unnecessary items get into our monthly budget

At the cusp of 2020, we were all hoping for a more prosperous decade. Sadly, what we ended up with instead was a two-year-long global pandemic, a nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine by Russia leading to the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Men and their irrational obsessions

If you have hobbies or interests that you spend on, in terms of both time and money, chances are you had those exact words thrown at you at some point in your life. Everybody spends on what they like right? So why is it that our interests/obsessions land us with the man-child moniker? Well, let’s go on this journey of enlightenment together and hope you come out with newfound appreciation for the man-children in your lives.

February 20, 2022
February 20, 2022

A pandemic and how it pushed us into the digital age

If you were to tell your mum or dad, even back in 2019, that they would be shopping for groceries, medicine, or be doing their office from home, they would tell you to lay off the lazy man daydreams.

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