Perspective
Elder siblings: The inherent third parent
It goes without saying that the elder sibling plays a special role in every family. It remains unsaid, but an elder sibling often takes upon the character of a third parent. Among the various personas they cater to, there are some essential roles they play.
Bond Beyond 2021: Exploring the past, present, and future of 007
With an impressive 27 films (officially 25), spanning nearly 60 years, few movies or characters could ever match the iconic reputation that James Bond commands.
How not to steal somebody’s work: Plagiarism
In today’s world of free flowing ideas and open content on the web, plagiarism is often a matter of concern, across all industries with a creative element.
The conundrum of commuters’ woes in Dhaka city
Commuting in Dhaka city can be tricky, nerve-wracking, and both emotionally as well as physically exhausting. Most of all, one may contract anger management issues and find the need to consult a psychiatrist after manoeuvring in this city that is home to more than 18 million dwellers.
#perspective / Once upon a time, when I was at DU
A university is often referred to an alma mater, literally a kind and nurturing mother. Just like our relationships with our mothers, each student also has a unique relationship with their university.
Those were the Days…
For over a year, and since the pandemic was with us, I started writing a diary of my days in quarantine. Looking back at what I wrote a couple of days back, I thought: why not share a few of the thoughts that came to me over the year in a concise way with Star Lifestyle readers?
#perspective / Tattoos and Art: The artist’s perspective
As an illustrative form of self-expression, tattoos make one’s body their own personalised art gallery marked with creativity.
The one thing I do every day
What exactly is procrastination? It is the wonderful and elegant art of putting things off intentionally and mostly out of habit. Do you have trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or wish to do?
What's on your bucket list?
Unless you have been living under a rock or away from the world that is the internet, you have heard of the term bucket list!
Before midnight strikes
Even if the statement is now a cliché, the energy behind the words remain youthful as ever. Every single stage of our life has its own beauty, however late teens and early twenties have their own distinct sense of unbridled excitement, nervous anticipation and colourful fervour.
Reclaiming Hope
As clichéd as it may sound, even in this age of digitisation, the handwritten word has a charm like no other. Often, a favoured line of poetry or quote is not remembered in words, rather, an image of the handwriting you first saw it in.
Bring back small weddings
How many times have you sat bored at a wedding staring at the newly-wed couple (both of whom you are seeing for the first time) wondering why you were even invited to it in the first place?
Superstitions — matters of the mind
Not even two weeks ago I entered a room and was met with six faces, some smiling, others looking at their papers and the rest giving me just a bit of a nod acknowledging the fact of my presence.
A pseudo-science of selecting a partner
We all have fostered the idea that love is pre-destined and that in the grand scheme of things, there is a special someone waiting just to be with us.
Giving peace of mind: Understanding life insurance
Not only does life insurance offer the peace of mind of knowing your family would be alright, but policies can also help with saving for retirement and even paying medical bills, making it an important financial asset to have.
Why I will not log into Facebook this Eid
Shall I dare visit social media during the upcoming Qurbani Eid? I'd rather not. You see, my 'friends list' is quite diverse, which is not necessarily a good thing.
Eid without loved ones
But it is at times like these when some people are reminded of what's missing the most in their lives— their loved ones, reminding them of Eids bygone and of better, simpler times.
How to choose your mentor?
First learn stand, then learn fly” is the iconic dialog from the 1982 movie Karate Kid in which Mr.