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

5d 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.

1w 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
June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020

The Bossman : Going green in gray

ThThe Bossman : Going green in gray

May 30, 2020
May 30, 2020

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times

Satireday Cartoon : Challenging times

May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020

Non-celebrities now auction off jewellery, underwear and loose morals to raise funds for pandemic relief efforts

Cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza auctioned a bracelet for many moneys. Now everyone wants a similar piece of action especially TikTok stars who cry passionately for absolutely no reason.

May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020

The coolest detectives and their car-stars

Fictional detectives on TV need two things to make them pop culture icons – intelligence and a very cool ride. Here’s the top 8 shows featuring cars that would have asked for as much pay as their human counterparts if they were sentient.

May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020

Editor's Note

Everybody loves a good whodunit. We love the mystery and the allure. And we want to find out what really happened. Today is Sherlock Holmes Day, the famous detective who only used his brain to figure everything out. And he kept that brain warm with the famous deerstalker hat.

May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020

The Writer’s Block

The Writer’s Block

May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020

Editor's Note

The fourth of this month was the unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars franchise. All Star Wars movies grossed a combined box office revenue of over US$10 billion. It is currently the second-highest-grossing film franchise, right after Marvel’s US$18.2 billion behemoth.

May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020

Editor's Note

Not my humble words. No. These words have far greater weight than I could have added. And it is true.

April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE

Nobody wins really. It has been tried and tested in countries across the world: the less you make contact with other people, the greater the chances of stopping the viral pandemic.

April 18, 2020
April 18, 2020

Satireday Cartoon

Saireday Cartoon