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Unlikeable and unforgivable: Let’s give our women some grace

Society’s expectation that women endure everything and still remain pleasant can be suffocating.
9 September 2026

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

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

The love language of my father

Learning to hear the love in a father's words.
21 June 2026

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

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

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

Mortal Kombat II: A sequel that finally gets Mortal Kombat right

A thrilling sequel that embraces its roots.
19 May 2026

The rise of wedding content creators

With the rise of reels, wedding content is nowadays all over the algorithm.
6 May 2026

Understanding the nuances of self-projection in reading fiction

Why we need distance to truly connect with stories.
2 May 2026

A simple guide to the Internet Archive

Your guide to exploring the Internet Archive.
2 May 2026

The art of letting go

Why we cling to the past and how to release it.
2 May 2026

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

Hope is like an art

Hoping is not just a feeling; it is more about thinking in a certain way.
3 April 2026

Why reading books matters

The bottom line is: read books.
27 March 2026

Over the years, on Eid

Eid celebration nowadays may not look the same, but it sure does feel the same.
19 March 2026

The weight of emotional complexities during Eid

The unspoken financial pressure, loneliness, and family conflicts young Bangladeshis face during Eid.
18 March 2026

The lost art of boredom

Have we lost the art of doing nothing in this fast-paced world?
7 March 2026

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