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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
What young entrepreneurs should know about starting and surviving a startup
Practical lessons on starting ventures.
21 May 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