Why is making new friends more difficult as we grow older?
The game has changed, and it’s not you – it’s time. Or, more accurately, the lack of it.
1m ago
‘European lives matter’: Ukraine coverage reveals Western media’s racist bias
“But this isn’t a place, with all due respect, like Iraq or Afghanistan, that has seen conflict raging for decades. This is a relatively civilized, relatively European -- I have to choose those words carefully, too -- city, one where you wouldn’t expect that, or hope that it’s going to happen.”
2y ago
For Bangladesh, Kishwar has already won
Kishwar Chowdhury, the Aussie home cook of Bangladeshi origin, didn’t win the MasterChef Australia title. She placed third. But for us, Bangladeshis who have been closely following her rise and rise on arguably the most popular reality show on food, Kishwar has already won.
2y ago
Forks over knives
Remember Galileo's story? In early 1600s, the scientist argued that ours is a sun-centred solar system and not an earth-centred one.
5y ago
A global menace that spares no one
The world is seeing a rise of authoritarianism—in the form of populist regimes—threatening all those who defend social justice across countries and continents.
5y ago
Silence of the strings
Music was not just a passion to the self-taught guitarist, it was his sole profession, and fortune did not let him down either. The word “legend” is generously used to refer to celebrities nowadays but Ayub Bachchu was and remains a legend in the truest sense.
5y ago
Blend in or stand out?
Ever wondered why the Scandinavian countries—Denmark, Norway and Sweden—top the World Happiness Report year after year? No? Well, I have. You kind of have to when your country stands 115th on this year's list.
6y ago
Sympathy for a monster
I remember reading the story of Medusa when I was a child. It was a child-friendly, uncomplicated, good vs evil story.
6y ago
February 6, 2018
Workout for the homebody
You know what this column is called, and in keeping with that theme, let's go over some exercises you can do at home, without any
February 2, 2018
You're so vain
During a recent match, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro—widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time—got kicked
January 23, 2018
Don't fall for fitness scams
One of the adages I strongly believe in is: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
September 22, 2017
Siem Reap—The city of stones
When it comes to Southeast Asia, tourist destinations popular among Bangladeshis are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and after the initiation of visa on arrival, Indonesia (Bali, more or less). Vietnam is becoming somewhat popular in recent years. Cambodia and Laos, however, still don't see a sizeable number of Bangladeshi travellers. Surprising, because the former boasts Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, attracting over two million foreign tourists per year.
September 14, 2017
Tomato-2ma2
What's more important to you? Pronunciation or the content of speech? What we value says more about us than the person we
July 7, 2017
"Bhalobashar Shohor"
Do you have 31 minutes? But 31 uninterrupted minutes of no distraction. Go to YouTube and watch “Bhalobashar Shohor” (City of Love).
July 6, 2017
I am happy today
Your radiance remains undimmed despite your physical absence. It remains in everyone who had the opportunity to know you, to befriend you, to love you. I am happy today, Ishrat Akhond. Happy to have had you as a friend and learn that happiness is a choice.
June 9, 2017
Wonder Woman saves DC Extended Universe
That heading is not an overstatement by any means. DC fans are still not over the disasters that were Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad as the onslaught of Marvel's tried and tested blockbuster formula continues.
April 18, 2017
You don't have to give up Carbs
Carbohydrates seem to have a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we're consuming way more calories than we need
March 10, 2017
Batmans come and go, Wolverine is forever
We gather here today to honour the memory of Logan [born James Howlett], better known as “Wolverine”. He breathed his last on screen at Star Cineplex, Dhaka on March 3, 2017.
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