Life lessons from YouTubers

Boy, has YouTube come a long way. In the twelve years since its conception, it has given us some wonderful content. Over time this content has shifted from funny cat videos to whatever the popular YouTubers can dream up. Mostly vlogs, since they're so “creative”.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Language that speaks to the heart

Gunfire rang through the air like fireworks; it was February 21, 1952. This day marks International Mother Language Day – a day when we all appreciate linguistic diversity around the world. The reason this day means so much to me is not only because my first language was the rooting force
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Third wheeling tips

Of all the sacrifices we make for the people we care about, third wheeling must be the most taxing. Regardless of how much you care
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

A day in the life of a keyboard

I identify myself as a keyboard. I am the one without whom the prospect of writing this article would've seemed impossible. It has
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Types of People at a Graduation Ceremony

To put it bluntly, graduation ceremonies are quite the bummer. If you're expecting the audience to burst into applause when you walk
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

This is your brain on social media

Ever wondered why gambling can sometimes develop into an addiction? It's really complex but two components play a role: variable rewards and dopamine. B. F. Skinner's famous experiment (read up on it if interested) demonstrated how unpredictable rewards compel us to reinforce an action. For instance, when people play slot machines they don't know whether they'll win or lose; same goes for those claw
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Stages of posting an Instagram picture

You've been dormant on Instagram for a while now, and you need to come back with a BANG before your followers begin to doubt
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Hang in there

I know it's disheartening to see your friends getting jobs while you are still receiving “Thank you for applying…” emails. I know it's a huge blow to your confidence when you can't really say that you have life figured out. I know it's difficult to bear with the uncertainty every day. But it's okay.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Dealing with "Biye Kobe?"

For a time when the odds are stacked up against you.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

SOCIAL

4-way Diablo
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

The cemetery ghost

Shukumar, the old cemetery caretaker's time was up. Destiny had a little yet important role to play. It made an driver under the influence crash an SUV into the graveyard. 58 year old Shukumar was hit by the SUV as it ploughed right into the fence beside which he always sat. He was a bird watcher. Sometimes when there weren't any birds, he fixed his gaze on the plants. His eyes would start from the visible roots
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Knowing what you are feeling

Are you confused about your life? Do you want to know why you can't make more informed decisions like whether you should wear red pants with a red t-shirt? Are you struggling with your job or your love-life? Then this app is perfect for you, sort of.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Colourful

Colour the trees and shade my eyes
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

This Week's Horrorscope

If you are a comms manager, are you small in some way?
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Dénouement

“Come on, man,” Irfan ushered Tahmid on “You have officially lost the bet, and now we get to hear THE big, dark, evil secret that you have been keeping from us!” The five of us were sitting inside our regular rendezvous spot, which was Raju mama's tea stall and this was an intense moment, we were trying to get Tahmid to spill the beans.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Bulletin Board

Government Science College held its first photography festival on January 20-21, 2018 at their campus. Photographers from various schools, colleges and universities from Bangladesh took part in this event. Prof. Bonomali Mohan Bhattacharjya, Principal of the college, inaugurated the event.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Taka 10 meals

What's a broke student's best friend in times of hunger?
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

The greatest remake ever?

I never buy video games at launch but when the Shadow of the Colossus remake was released, I bought it without thinking twice. The original Shadow of the Colossus was the kind of experience I still have vivid memories of. It shaped the love I have for video games today, and ultimately set up unprecedented expectations I would have from the medium.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Living without music for a week

My eyes fluttered open to hip hop beats unfamiliar to my ears. Like reflex, I got up and started dancing to the tunes until realisation
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Pros and cons of having a small extended family

Most people have a large extended family that stretches beyond to some relationships that you probably didn't know existed. This wasn't the case for me, as my extended family is quite small. So let's take a look at all the blessings and curses it brings.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM