Ehsanur Raza Ronny

Primary life roles: Confused dad, all round car guy, model car builder and cartoonist. Currently Editor of Shift (automobiles), Bytes (technology) and Next Step (career) for the Daily Star. Previously did four years hard labour in advertising before starting Shift and Next Step in 2013 while also re-branding the previous tech publication as Bytes.

How to smell amazing without suffocating the room

Fragrance should be subtle and intimate, not overpowering. Apply perfume to pulse points, avoid rubbing it in, and be mindful of seasonal changes. Winter’s cooler temperatures make scents last longer, but be cautious of external odours.

4w ago

Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s how school life varies worldwide

Student life looks very different around the world, with each country offering its own approach to education, exams, and extracurriculars. Whether it’s the schooling system or the academic pressures, where you study can shape your future in unique ways.

2m ago

Things that go bump and moo in the night

Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.

7m ago

How you too can nearly, almost, probably become a Jedi Knight

At its core, 'Star Wars' is a classic tale of underdogs taking on a powerful enemy; it's a story of hope and perseverance, of standing up for what's right even when the odds are against you.

1y ago

Where’s the cake?

It’s party time in the animal kingdom. A turtle just happens to be in charge of making a birthday cake. He’s small and he’s slow but he has a plan. He started early because he knew speed wasn’t his strength.

3y ago

6 steps to get people to trust your e-commerce site

You have a site or Facebook page for your business. You have great products. You also have a good amount of people that know about you. But no one is buying. Where lies the mystery? How do you turn those visitors into buyers?

3y ago

A new hope

Not quite as epic as the Stars Wars movie of the same title, but a new hope it is. Everything ends only to have a new beginning in one form or another. This happens to be my very last issue of Toggle, something my team and I brought to this height in a year and couple of months.

3y ago
September 1, 2014
September 1, 2014

G'Five President G10: Promises

The President G10 offers all the standard support you expect from a smartphone these days at a price you can't beat. Our performance tests showed it came in just under the Samsung S3 and the Nexus 4.

July 16, 2014
July 16, 2014

Diesel X-citement: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive25d

BMW introduces its 2014 X5 as a 2.0 turbo diesel with all kinds of electronic extras. It's also deceptively petrol-quick. Is diesel the new black?

June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

Turbo Sleeper: 2009 Toyota Axio GT

A typical Axio is a typically average, dull yet reliable family car. When it comes straight from the factory with a turbo, LSD and bigger brakes, you've got yourself a subtle dose of fun.

June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014

Levin Large: Toyota AE92 Levin

A bone stock base model Levin converted to a very cool, jet-black, 4AGE powered daily driving funster. Consider this a how-to.

March 28, 2014
March 28, 2014

Forbidden fruit: 2006 Lancer Evolution IX GSR

The GSR came with all the creature comfort kits to complement the fast bits. We find out why a slightly lowered, bone-stock 2006 Evolution IX GSR makes a perfect combo of monster acceleration and docile city transport.

March 9, 2014
March 9, 2014

The wallet friendly SUV: 2014 Ford Ecosport

The Ford Ecosport: tiny but not that tiny, fun but not in the traditional sense, urban crossover that will tackle the dirt and mud you might want to drive over. It also puts a smaller dent in your wallet.

November 29, 2013
November 29, 2013

Makeover: N16 Nissan Sunny 2.2 Diesel

The N16 Sunny diesel with a host of cool cosmetic mods from Nismo. These are not exciting cars per se, but they get the job done very well. These cars will ferry you where you need to go in relative comfort.

November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013

Continuously Variable Pains?

CVT transmissions in Bangladesh and how not to break them.

September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013

Yellow Boat: 1977 FIAT X1/9

A forgotten Fiat X1/9 seen rusting in a family garage is now brought back to life with a little turbo induction. Plenty of yellow paint turned this once lackluster performing car into a sprightly runabout. A proper restomod done right in Bangladesh.

August 21, 2013
August 21, 2013

Define your interests

Finding the perfect career is difficult for most. We’d love to follow our heart and be what we wanted as a kid.But how do you merge your interests with your skills and pick the career that’s just right?