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?
A polyglot love affair
Languages are needed to convey feelings, inner thoughts and for the very basic need of communicating and it is always a matter of pride if you can speak more than one language.
Hey, soul sister
Girlfriends are a rare species of human. I am not talking about the women you date, but rather, the friends you have that stick with you through thick or thin.
Bangladesh Birth of a nation 1952 to 1971
On 21 February 1952, a few brave Bengali youths laid down their lives to protect the dignity of their mother tongue.
Eating out - not the only source of entertainment anymore
Eat, eat, eat- how much more can you eat? While Bangladesh has welcomed new cuisines with open arms (and mouths) and the current food scene is like never before, even the biggest foodie needs a break from all this food.
Written in the stars
Fortune telling in its myriad forms has been with us for millennia. Even in this day of science, horoscopes are the most popular reads in the newspaper. But the faithful claim even fortune-telling is an art, if not a science!
A fresh start!
The years have flown by and before you know it your children have grown up and moved away. You find yourself with your spouse feeling empty in the same house that used to once buzz with activities.
A social evil less talked about
I was at an urgent care centre on a November morning following a severe allergic reaction to some cough medication I took the night before.
Appropriation or Appreciation?
To have the opportunity to travel the world and experience all the wonderful cultures out there is an amazing thing. You leave the comfort of your...
Mourning for Karbala
Almost a millennium and half later, the teachings of the sacrifice at Karbala is as relevant as the day blood was spilled on the banks of the Euphrates.
Rock, plastic, scissors but no paper
This brand new digital age is certainly not for the cynics and the pessimists. With everyone into credit cards and bitcoin mining, even fiat currency in the form of money is coming to end.