friendship
Why making friends in university is more important than you think
It’s imperative that you make the effort to get out of your shell and find like minded people.
17 August 2023
The rise of platonic friendships
Platonic friendships have started to take centre stage in the fabric of people's lives after being confined to the periphery of interpersonal ties in the past. While sexual relationships have long caught poets' and minstrels' attention, the more subtle attraction of platonic relationships is currently enjoying the spotlight of social scrutiny. This change has caused many of us to give serious thought to the complex and profound nature of friendship itself.
25 July 2023
The tragedy of online friends
While it is golden to have online friendships reach the real world, many connections that transpire online never leave the dark backdrop of our inbox.
9 March 2023
The ghosts called lost friends
When we remember these lost friends, memory comes in layers.
9 March 2023
Women should treat each other better
It’s about finding how we can defeat patriarchy together.
9 March 2023
Men need to treat each other better
Why are most men so harsh with each other in a friendship?
12 January 2023
Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi: A friendship you probably did not know of
Despite the fact that Hakimi has only recently moved to Paris in 2021, the two have a great rapport both on and off the field. Mbappé is fluent in Spanish, and he has been crucial in helping Hakimi adjust to life in the PSG locker room, and frequently posts about their friendship on social media, like in an Instagram story depicting the two enjoying a PSG win, Mbappé used the term "My brother" to refer to Hakimi.
14 December 2022
A Night of Traditions: Fashion show by Friendship Colours of the Chars
Friendship Colours of the Chars is the leading slow fashion brand in the country. They provide Bangladeshi women from marginalised char regions training and work opportunities. With a vision to mark the popularity of slow fashion in Bangladesh, Friendship Colours of the Chars organised a dazzling fashion show titled “A Night of Traditions'' at the Grand Ballroom of Intercontinental Dhaka on 25 November 2022. In a world of fashion that moves quickly, the celebration was meant to honour the happiness that their artisans create slowly and by hand.
27 November 2022
5 signs it is time to end a friendship
Ending your friendship with a person can be a tough decision.
25 November 2022
Weaker bonds: The key to being happy?
According to research, these weak ties form a person’s social portfolio and may be doing them more good than they are recognised for. Those who interact with a variety of people every day feel generally happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with lower levels of social interactions. The in-depth research conducted by Harvard with 50,000 respondents spanning over eight countries yielded this conclusive and incredible result, upon analysing their web of social interactions.
22 October 2022
8 Inspiring K-dramas that Resonate with Young Adults
These stories of young love and friendships mirror our own experiences.
2 September 2022
What’s 47 years between friends?
So they thought when they took a group photo commemorating the end of their school life.
27 July 2022
To make a friend or foe? Let the zodiac signs help
Let the Zodiac signs predict the nature of your friendship. If you spot your best friend here, please do share their zodiac traits with them. After all, a true friend is an individual’s greatest asset!
8 July 2022
Saris that are ruling our hearts this year
A sari is one such timeless attire that has never been retired from the top of fashion trends. Many trends have thrived and died in the fashion industry over the years, but the sari’s popularity remains unmatched. Thanks to the brilliant minds of artists and designers, saris continue be a statement outfit for any occasion. Another concept that is trending nowadays within the country is sustainable fashion, where organic colours are used on the cotton saris that are exclusively made via handloom instead of power looms. Another beautiful term that is synonymous to sustainable fashion is slow fashion.
27 June 2022
Online friendships in the 21st century
When you make friends online, you get to start with a clean slate.
25 May 2022
The perils of ghosting, as told by a ghoster
We’ve ghosted others, been ghosted ourselves.
15 May 2022
Exploring platonic love in pop culture
Non-romantic relationships are just as comforting.
9 February 2022
For Bangladesh Cricket, Zimbabwe Is the Friend We Need
Why do we always play Zimbabwe before a major tournament?
8 July 2021
The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media
Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
7 July 2021
How to be supportive to a friend on her period
Women have to face lots of problems growing up. Men can help.
28 August 2019