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The mentalist in Dhaka: Farhanul Islam’s mission to redefine magic

Farhanul Islam, also known as Brown Magic, blends mentalism and psychology to create immersive illusions that challenge perceptions of magic. His unique performances are revolutionizing magic in Bangladesh and gaining international recognition.

#Reviews / Kaktarua Puppet Theatre use fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.

#Perspective / Bangladesh’s internet blackout: A wake-up call for our digital dependency?

Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades

Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!

Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!

#Perspective / Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy

It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.

My Adventures with Superman: The Man of Steel with a slice-of-life flavour

The biggest strength of My Adventures with Superman lies in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

#Perspective / Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil

If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning proves Tom Cruise can do no wrong

Tom Cruise and his crew somehow continue to surprise us. 

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

The mentalist in Dhaka: Farhanul Islam’s mission to redefine magic

Farhanul Islam, also known as Brown Magic, blends mentalism and psychology to create immersive illusions that challenge perceptions of magic. His unique performances are revolutionizing magic in Bangladesh and gaining international recognition.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Kaktarua Puppet Theatre use fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Bangladesh’s internet blackout: A wake-up call for our digital dependency?

Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!

Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy

It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

My Adventures with Superman: The Man of Steel with a slice-of-life flavour

The biggest strength of My Adventures with Superman lies in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships.

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil

If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning proves Tom Cruise can do no wrong

Tom Cruise and his crew somehow continue to surprise us. 

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

Are the Gilmore Girls a glorified portrayal of an unrealistic mother-daughter relationship?

The unorthodox mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and their vibrant life in the town of Stars Hollow were what captivated viewers in the first place.