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From Diana Award to Forbes 30 Under 30: Nafira's social impact journey
Nafira Nayeem Ahmad was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 List under the "Social Impact" category.
21 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Learning to love my father through his WhatsApp texts
Reflecting on this Father’s Day, I realise that we spend so much time waiting for our fathers to speak our language that we fail to learn theirs.
21 June 2026, 15:31 PM
The love language of my father
Learning to hear the love in a father's words.
21 June 2026, 11:17 AM
Beyond the clutter: Understanding hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is often mistaken for irresponsibility, but it is actually a complex condition rooted in anxiety, trauma, and fear of loss.
18 June 2026, 09:00 AM
The beautiful game, the bizarre rituals
What separates the average spectator from the truly devoted is the elaborate, deeply personal rituals they perform.
11 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Why do we expect artists to perform humility?
With fame comes an understandable influx of ego; we know the greats are aware of their greatness.
1 June 2026, 17:09 PM
What young entrepreneurs should know about starting and surviving a startup
Practical lessons on starting ventures.
21 May 2026, 13:59 PM
Mortal Kombat II: A sequel that finally gets Mortal Kombat right
A thrilling sequel that embraces its roots.
19 May 2026, 16:19 PM
The rise of wedding content creators
With the rise of reels, wedding content is nowadays all over the algorithm.
6 May 2026, 17:12 PM
Understanding the nuances of self-projection in reading fiction
Why we need distance to truly connect with stories.
2 May 2026, 14:59 PM
A simple guide to the Internet Archive
Your guide to exploring the Internet Archive.
2 May 2026, 13:43 PM
The art of letting go
Why we cling to the past and how to release it.
2 May 2026, 13:15 PM
You can’t write your way out of grief
Here is a form of diary-keeping that is not processing at all, but rumination masquerading as productivity.
18 April 2026, 14:43 PM
Hope is like an art
Hoping is not just a feeling; it is more about thinking in a certain way.
3 April 2026, 14:45 PM
Why reading books matters
The bottom line is: read books.
27 March 2026, 17:00 PM
Over the years, on Eid
Eid celebration nowadays may not look the same, but it sure does feel the same.
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM
The weight of emotional complexities during Eid
The unspoken financial pressure, loneliness, and family conflicts young Bangladeshis face during Eid.
18 March 2026, 17:24 PM
The lost art of boredom
Have we lost the art of doing nothing in this fast-paced world?
7 March 2026, 15:56 PM
The dangerous normalisation of beauty consumerism among young girls
Explore how social media and brand promotions are pushing young girls into premature beauty consumerism.
27 February 2026, 13:00 PM
Looking into the ethos of self-help books
The pitfalls of self-help literature and its connection to late capitalism.
24 February 2026, 16:32 PM