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.

We didn’t mean to stop reading

There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book

2d ago

Redmi Note 14 4G: Big battery, bright display, and bang for your buck

Let’s be real—buying a phone under BDT 25,000 these days feels like trying to get decent biryani for under 100 bucks. Expectations are high, budgets are tight, and compromises are inevitable. Enter the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G, a phone that doesn’t promise the world—but gives you a pretty good piece of it anyway.

4d ago

Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place

With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.

2m ago

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.

4m 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.

5m ago

Things that go bump and moo in the night

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

10m 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
August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020

Do you still have 24 hours a day?

Our breaks and holidays and work have all merge into one. Most of us have and are facing a work/study from home routine that has seemingly reduced our 24 hours by a few.

July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020

“How price, vai?”

Didn’t hear much of that this time. Pre-Eid, amidst the sound of moo and baa and meh, this was a question everyone of the roads would scream out at each other.

July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020

Yoshihiko Matsuo and how the 240z became a design icon

Some cars are so perfectly designed that they shut down all argument. Such is the Datsun 240z. It is so aesthetically pleasing you cannot take a bad photograph. Perfect from every angle and that is a rare thing for cars. Yoshihiko Matsuo was the lead designer responsible for this. He passed away on July 11 at age 86.

July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020

Can we become number one country with high blood pressure rates?

That itself is enough to raise our pressure.

July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020

Editor's Note

If you watch TikTok videos generated from Asia, that seems to be a recurring theme. Young people concoct elaborate sub-1-minute videos where

July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020

Editor's Note

2020 is that resounding slap humanity needed to wake up. Luxury has been redefined. Your designer shoes are now less in demand than a cloth facemask.

June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020

Editor's Note

While a lot seems to be going downhill, cloud services are pushing us quickly towards a digital lifestyle we’d only been watching in science fiction.

June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020

The Bossman : Containment

The Bossman : Containment

June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020

Editor's Note

Most of Dhaka is now divided into colour coded areas of ‘no-go’, ‘maybe go but better not’ and ‘roam free and court death’, respectively. Life has

June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020

Satireday Cartoon: Gimme some everlovin' cover

Satireday Cartoon: Gimme some everlovin' cover