Tasnim Odrika

Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream

This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.

2w ago

Do women need the separate metro rail carriage?

And what purpose does it serve?

3w ago

Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’

Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)

The ethics of ghostwriting in fiction

Ghostwriting is not new, and Millie Bobby Brown is not the first celebrity to hire a ghostwriter. But, soon after she published her book, she came under fire for using one.

Discovering enlightenment and creativity at Dhaka Flow Festival

In addition to the activities, the event offered an array of distinctive stalls for festival goers, featuring sustainable and healthy products rooted in Bangladesh.

The hidden impact of patrilocality

At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.

Tips for acing your first job interview

It's crucial to stay current as a candidate by keeping up with the latest trends in your field.

The modern dilemma of marital surnames

The practice of adopting the husband’s surname upon marriage reflects societal and cultural beliefs about women's lives, seen as dependent and interconnected.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

From the lab to the market: Opportunities in Biotech entrepreneurship

In Bangladesh, there’s an immense need for innovative biotechnology-based products for creating new jobs and introducing innovative solutions to problems specific to our country.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Tech bias: not a glitch, but a structural problem

With statistics backing her up, Broussard does a stellar job of portraying this bias for the readers with stories from individuals who have faced such discrimination. The book opens with the story of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams who gets wrongfully identified by a police facial recognition technology and gets taken into custody.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

For a better future

Sentiments are best preserved for people who can pay for extra baggage.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Fuchsia feminism in a Barbiecore world

Capitalism has a long history of appropriating and commodifying social movements

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

From breezy musings to gusty convictions

As you go through the book, you face heavier winds. In the section titled ‘Gale’, Professor Mortuza explores the history of the establishment of our education system, the contentious nature of the semester system at our universities, the issue of campus ragging, corruption within our educational institutions, and various other compelling topics. In this section, he faces the topics head on.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

Myth of the witch

I killed my lover. I killed the love of my life and watched the life drain out of her eyes. Eyes that were golden brown turned pitch black; as if her soul left the body taking away all the colours of life.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Charlotte Brontë's unconventional heroines

Though a reflection of the Victorian era, the themes and messages of Charlottle Brontë, born on this day in 1816, remain relevant as women continue to fight for gender equality

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

An invaluable study of Bangladesh's political history

"In Fool’s Paradise" is aptly named as it gives us a glimpse of post-independence Bangladesh, a young nation still struggling to find its identity amidst post-war blows.

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth

The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

I filed my income tax return for the first time: Here's how I did it

When I was told I had to file my income tax return this year, I was clueless to the point that I didn’t even know where to go for help.

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