Adrita Zaima Islam

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.

12h ago

My heart is a gilded oligarch

My heart is an oligarch: A staunch, pot-bellied, knuckle-cracking middle-aged man lounging carelessly, lazily  in his sitting room with his limbs spread out on a settee

2d ago

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

2w ago

The Indian visa debacle and the many dreams thwarted

Since the recent political instability, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has been closed.

1m ago

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

1m ago

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.

1m ago

How to have the “money conversation” with your parents when applying abroad

Plan financially before studying abroad to avoid costly risks.

2m ago

The dos and don’ts of asking for a letter of recommendation

Collecting recommendation letters can seem daunting but it is not something to fear if you keep these pointers in mind.

4m ago
September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022

Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.

September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022

Boi Para, Rain, and the Smell of Old Books

The tale of an evening in Kolkata.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

This Season’s Hyped Anime are Mediocre

With the season approaching its final stretch, it has been lacklustre.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

JK Rowling has written a book about a character condemned for transphobia

JK Rowling's new book as Robert Galbraith has given birth to more controversy.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

6 types of people you see at Dhanmondi Lake

If you decide to get inspired and pay a visit to Dhanmondi Lake, you are sure to encounter at least some of them.

August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022

Wednesday Promises to Breathe New Life into an Iconic Character

The trailer has made me once again find my love for Wednesday Addams and I sincerely hope the series won’t disappoint.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

The Sandman’s “24/7”: Humanising Horror

The following article contains spoilers for The Sandman.

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022

Why you should watch The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting

The anime touches you but takes care to not become melodramatic.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Dr Aslan’s Husband during a Telephone Call

“I need you to take a few deep breaths. In and out, just like that.”

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is disappointing

The movie sets the overall tone to be comic rather than tragic.