family

Navigating life as an only child

The absence of siblings did not make me lonely. Instead, it taught me to value deep, meaningful connections with those I allow in my life.

Protecting the best interests of children during divorce

Many have witnessed physical and emotional abuse taking place in the relationship between their parents.

Rediscovering self: A note to me

In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.

Maintaining a sense of freedom in a controlling household

Going out with friends, choosing a job, how to spend their time, what to wear, or speaking their minds are just parts of life, not rights to be punished for wanting.

Nurturing family bonds: 5 unseen rules for everyday harmony

We live in a world where cultivating strong family bonds may seem like an impossible task. However, creating special moments with your family does not require grand gestures. The key to a strong family bond lies in the small, everyday actions that often go unnoticed. These unspoken rules are the foundation of a happy family, fostering love, trust, and support.

FICTION / What’s in a name?

He had been practising saying his name out loud every night before going to sleep so that his ears remained accustomed to hearing his own name

5 things to learn from Dominic Toretto

Here are some life lessons from the fictional character, Dominic Toretto.

Home is where the hurt is

This is a beautiful book about a teenager looking for the answers in life, the joys of found family, and the experience of love in its many forms.

The emotional turmoil of handling a sibling’s departure

The tragic part is many of us don’t have the emotionally free relationships with our siblings that would allow us to express these feelings.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

Crossing divide

A man and a woman from two different countries can make a happy family if they respect each other's culture and values.

November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015

Lost Games Of Dhaka City

They say change is the only constant in life, and if you have grown up in Dhaka, you have lived long enough to

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

Turkish fishermen rescue 18-month-old Syrian refugee boy (video)

Two Turkish fishermen rescued and resuscitated a Syrian toddler they luckily found floating unconscious in the Aegean Sea.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Lionel Messi and family enjoy a lazy Sunday

Weekends are usually a fairly hectic time in Lionel Messi's house, as the family patriarch stars for Barcelona.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

First 'in womb' stem cell trial to begin

The first clinical trial injecting foetal stem cells into babies still in the womb has been announced.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Jimi Hendrix family suing Tucson shop owner for guitar

The estate of Jimi Hendrix is suing a Tucson man for a guitar once owned by the legendary guitarist.

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

Brad Haddin: Australia wicketkeeper retires from Tests

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has retired from Test cricket.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

3 easy ways to spot liars (video)

Have you ever had an experience where you knew someone was lying but you weren’t sure enough to call them out on it, only to find out later that you were right all along?

April 2, 2015
April 2, 2015

3 die of 'food poisoning' in Mymensingh

Three people including two of a family die of “food poisoning” and five fall sick in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh.

March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015

Man shot in Dhaka

A group of armed men shot an elderly man in the leg in Dhaka.

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