humour

The types of students at a university library

Theoretically, the university library is supposed to be a quiet, distraction-free, and sacred space for focused studying and other academic work. However, in reality, it’s like a Hunger Games arena.
14 August 2026

How to pretend to be a football fan this World Cup season

If you think you need help being accepted by society and claiming your rightful place on the couch beside your friends who are a little too invested, this guide will teach you how to fit right in.
8 July 2026

Troubles of the bespectacled

Glasses may be troublesome at times, but they also allow us to see our families and distinguish between the cat and the furniture.
12 June 2026

An introvert’s guide to surviving class reunions

Villains aren’t born; they are made by the trauma of attending reunions alone.
3 April 2026

The crushing reality of knowing that your friend is getting married

You were wrong to think that you’ve entered the marriage threshold. The truth is – you’re way past that.
15 January 2026

Using humour and Fredrik Backman’s novels to breeze through life

Backman, in his style of writing and the characters he builds, tends to approach all the complexities of humanity with a touch of distance, while still managing to maintain intimacy
3 July 2024

This Valentine's Day, I’m in love with my coursework

My heart belongs to the elusive charm of essay word counts and the tantalising allure of presentations.
13 February 2024

How to force yourself to have fun on New Year's Eve

SATIRE: The first step to having fun on December 31 is to manage a BBQ party invite at some over-enthusiastic friend’s rooftop.
31 December 2023

Kid who can draw surprised it's not enough for an Architecture degree

For an individual who took pride in their creativity, Shilpi resorted to the most unoriginal solution to this problem of hers. She aspired to become an architect.
18 November 2023

The art of voicing opinions nobody asked for

We have devised a foolproof way you can share your unsolicited input with the world without any holdups.
6 July 2023

Studio planning reboot of show that hasn’t been created yet

Studios are running out of unique ideas and are taking drastic measures.
17 May 2023

How to dodge intrusive questions from relatives this Eid

It's not uncommon in our culture for relatives to inquire about your employment status, marriage plans, and even your weight.
23 April 2023

Age IS a number – get over it

It’s always a bit of a jolt when one is reminded of one’s age.
21 April 2023

Girlfriend breaks up with boyfriend because he’s obsessed with chikon jilapi

How obsession with chikon jilapi led to the end of a relationship.
15 April 2023

How to not get mugged as a student

A startling lack of street-smartness has been cited as primary reasons for this crisis.
12 February 2023

5 stages of grief as my Instagram gets suspended

With Instagram accounts getting suspended, panic set in globally.
2 November 2022

Rishi Sunak ruins kid’s life as dad finds another person to compare him with

Shadman Sakib thought his father’s taunts couldn’t get worse. 
1 November 2022

Jennette McCurdy explores grief in its most complex form

In many ways, McCurdy’s story is not so different from the classic tale of almost every other Hollywood child star with a stage mother who indulges in her dose of fame by living vicariously through her children. But what makes this particular narrative stand out among the rest is McCurdy’s unwavering devotion to honesty even in moments that are difficult to read, let alone write.
29 October 2022

Types of people you see in a university cafeteria

We are now entering the cafeteria of Bidirectional University.
17 September 2022

Young comedians resurrecting the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh

As connoisseurs of comedy would like to say, “the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its infancy.” But what does it actually mean? It might be because of the lack of freedom of speech, easily offended ego of the audience or the performers or maybe the lack of open-minded approach of the crowd in general. Despite such hurdles, Amin and Ashik, the stand-up comedy duo are working on the art of comedy and nourishing the playing field that is stricken with drought.
30 August 2022