A gripping portrayal of one of Greek mythology’s most strong-willed women
We witness her ferocities that are little associated with the common understanding of a “just” ruler. We see her as a loving mother, while also finding the fallibilities of motherhood flawlessly seamed into the storytelling.
1y ago
Embracing a new culture
The Hallyu Wave, or the increasing popularity of South Korea’s economy exporting pop culture, entertainment, music, TV dramas, and movies, has taken the world by storm in the last decade. Bangladesh has not lagged behind.
2y ago
Be proud of yourself and your achievements
Bangladesh has made impressive strides in empowering women in recent decades. Today, women are better educated and holding top positions at government and corporate offices. But Mubina Asaf, head of legal and external affairs at BAT Bangladesh, thinks more needs to be done so that we can create an inclusive and sustainable future.
2y ago
Be proud of yourself and your achievements
Women empowerment, to me, means to be able to recognise your own power and capabilities regardless of the barriers that come your way. The empowerment should be attained from self-confidence and resilience and the mindset that failure is instrumental part of success.
2y ago
Boli: A crime thriller with wasted potential
Currently streaming on the platform, Hoichoi, “Boli” is a crime thriller web series directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Boasting a star-studded cast including Chanchal Chowdhury, Shohel Mondol, Iresh Zaker, Sohana Saba, Safa Kabir, and Salauddin Lavlu among others, it was released on December 3 to much anticipation.
2y ago
July 16, 2020
Emerging toxicity in social media
The validation that we crave has led to this amassed entitlement, always evident but never as valid as now. Meaningless verbal altercations and fear mongering for personal amusement took up the newsfeeds. Generalised jokes became personal, vicious jabs that targeted demographics at once.
April 9, 2020
Books you can finally read (and finish)
Quarantining can be difficult for many of us. However, it provides the perfect opportunity to get started on that TBR list. The indefinite time we are spending indoors surely gives us the incentive to pick up those long novels that we shied away from all this time.
January 2, 2020
Poor Little Smart Boy
His smile itself is an enchantress, his eyes two deep pools of the darkest coffee you make in December, amidst deadlines and impending vacations. “Two more days,” you tell yourself in your head, “This all will be over and I’ll get to relax.”
November 21, 2019
ANOMALIES
They say my new friend isn’t really my friend. I don’t believe them. My friend has been a better friend to me than anyone else has even managed.
September 12, 2019
How to hold a civil discussion
I know, you must be wondering what chewing gum has to do with holding civil conversations.
September 12, 2019
Which Jane Austen heroine are you?
Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors of all time. She successfully sheds light on the social life of Regency-era England, mocking the absurdities and allowing female characters to uplift one another. Here are four Austen heroines, out of seven, and you get to see if you’re like any of them.
September 5, 2019
To My Sister
My sister, when born, was so very thin.
August 29, 2019
How to dodge marriage proposals
Are you uninterested in getting married? Are you scared that the proposals will make their way to you anyway? Then have no fear, the instructions are here. Take a read and learn secrets that will make you desirably undesirable.
August 22, 2019
A day in the life of a K-pop fangirl
I’ve been unceremoniously awoken on a Friday morning by a nightmare. My bias (favourite member of a group) has been rushed to the hospital after an ankle injury.
August 8, 2019
How to deal with guilt
‘To err is Humane; to Forgive, Divine.’ Alexander Pope delivered a message that has withstood the test of time. Whilst we have shown
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