Namreen Shaiyaz

Being a tutor may not be for everyone

Even if someone is passionate about teaching, tutoring still might not be the best job for them.

Are K-pop storylines overrated?

A storyline is a narrative that idols will have across a couple of years and a few comebacks at least.

The problem with social media censorship

The implementation of censorship laws on social media leaves more questions than it answers.

What made Flash games so good

Browser games still exist as well, but none of them have the love and care put into that Flash games had.

A ranking of all the days leading up to Valentine’s Day

The day for love already has a reputation for being capitalistic and preying on lovestruck couples, and it only gets worse with every iteration.

Influencers and the ethics of enhancement surgery

There are some valid concerns in the way the topic of enhancement surgery is discussed on popular social media platforms

4th gen girl groups are making waves in K-pop

Of all the groups that have debuted in the generation, there’s no doubt that girl groups are the ones who have consistently been reaching new levels of success.

Coming to terms with your burnout

Burnouts have become an unavoidable part of all of our lives. Whether it’s due to stress induced from academics, work, or even a beloved hobby, we’re all plagued by it no matter how hard we try to avoid it. But the biggest issue with burnouts isn’t just having it. A lot of people are stuck in the denial stage, as they refuse to accept that maybe they’re exhausted.

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

Coming to terms with your burnout

Knowing you might be burned out is one thing, but accepting it is an entirely different concept.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

The Lighthouse Keepers

Nayeem believed that night-time was the only time when the lighthouse was truly beautiful.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

It’s just a phase and it’s great

Not all phases necessarily have to be life-changing events.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Group mates you end up with on a computer science project

For anyone majoring in CS or CSE, working on a group project is a rite of passage that they all have to go through.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

Are people losing themselves in internet labels?

The problem that comes with these rigid labels is that not everyone can fit under just a single one.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Where are our Bangladeshi teen shows?

There is an obvious lack of content that caters to the youth.

October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022

Why are so many genres dying out?

Rom-coms, chick flicks and teen movies from the 1990’s and 2000’s are still considered to be some of the best ones made of those genres.

October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022

Debunking the myth of the bestsellers

Despite the exclusivity of the title, bookstores are flooded with "number one bestsellers".

October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022

The exploitative nature of biopics

Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

Redefining marketing strategies with booktok

Booktok is dictating how readers are exploring new titles. Is that a good thing?

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