Novo Manzoor

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Scientific terms translated in Bangla: Possibilities and Drawbacks

Among this year's HSC examinees, more than 150,000 were from the Science group.

A Beginner's Playlist of Russian Films

It is a black and white silent film, nearing its 100th birthday. It is an out-and-out propaganda film and a must-watch.

Games to play when you are angry

We've all been there. Under the control of all-consuming anger, wanting to destroy something,. People vent anger in different ways.

Won't Get Fooled Again

Cons, frauds, scams – we've all heard these terms. At the very basic level, these are all confidence tricks.

Here Be Giant Robots

There are some celebrated and traditional anime elements most people know about, like giant robots.

How to Waste Time on the Internet

Seeing as Facebook exists, wasting time online should be easy, right? But sometimes even social media and YouTube can get boring.

Cult Favorite STAR WARS Characters

The Star Wars universe is huge, and teeming with characters. Some of them, despite not being front and centre in the movies, have managed to acquire quite impressive fan followings. Turn away now to avoid spoilers.

You Only Care about 150 People

Ever wonder why it's so hard to keep caring about everyone you know? The classmate who used to be your best friend left town...

Common Woes of Bangladeshi Anime Fans

Being an anime fan has its struggles, anywhere in the world. But the struggle is perhaps, more real in Bangladesh.

Know About Model Kits?

Now, what are model kits, in the first place? To know that, we have to first learn what scale models are. Scale models are generally physical...

When Sleeping is Not an Option

There are times when getting some shut eye is a no-no. Maybe it's the night before the exam, or you're waiting for an important mail.

Must-have Apps for Dhakaites

As smartphones get more popular throughout our country, app stores are being flooded with Bangladeshi apps.

PLACES TO BE, THINGS TO DO

Dhaka is the largest and most important city in Bangladesh. Safe to say, it offers more in entertainment options than probably any other part of the country. But sadly, that doesn't seem apparent from current trends.

Why Bangladeshis should follow the NFL

When it comes to following foreign sports leagues, we Bangladeshis overwhelmingly lean towards the Indian Premier League and the English Premier League. But maybe, just maybe, it's time for a change.

Why Pro-Wrestlers are THE Noblest Performers

It's a phase kids everywhere go through, after discovering pro-wrestling. Some of them become our idols. We memorise the theme songs of our favourites.

Needless Gaming Gears

Some business ideas appear to be just too easy. Take gaming accessories for example.

Fashion Fads Guys Would Like to Forget

Youth is the time for trying out new things. Fashion fads are no exception, with predictably varied results. Most teen and 20-something guys have rocked at least one of these awful looks in the past, and done their best to forget it afterwards.

The Essential Bangla Movies for Children

Between the English cartoons, Hindi-dubbed fare and video games, today's children generally don't have much exposure to Bengali entertainment.

The Rise and Decline of Motion Gaming

Motion gaming lingered on the fringes for a while, suddenly caught on like wildfire, and slowly sputtered back to irrelevance. Let's recall how the process went.

5 Absurdly Hard to Kill Historical Figures

Historical figures, through their actions, change the course of their surroundings, or human history as a whole. Some of them also left a mark for being very, very hard to kill. Here are 5 historical figures who gave death itself a run for its money.

Baby Steps

Sports manga like Kuroko no Basket, Eyeshield 21, Prince of Tennis depict Japanese schoolchildren as practically superhuman.

Why Travelling To The Past Is A Bad Idea

Time travel is a fascinating concept. Especially, the idea of travelling to the past captures our imagination like no other.

Things a Chittagonian Misses in Dhaka

Like oxygen, this most emotive of dialects permeates the air of Chittagong. Everyone misses a “Ken ason?” (How are you?), or “Vukh laiggina?” (Are you hungry?) away from home.

Games with Great Graphics on Low Specs

There are many reasons why you might end up with a weak PC. It might be a hand-me-down laptop from an older person, it might be the trusty family computer you don't want to get rid of, or something else.

March 31, 2016