Love

Butterflies or blindness? Decoding love at first sight

We all know those meet-cutes: All it took was one gaze across a jam-packed event or restaurant and within seconds, they knew they had found “the one.” Of course, that sounds wonderful. After all, it is the subject of countless romantic books and movies. But, do people truly fall in love at first sight or is it an imaginary tale?

BOOK REVIEW: POETRY / About romances ever-appealing

Irrespective of the ambivalence that marks Metaphysical poetry of the 17th century, Selim marvels us with his choice of words and precision of utterance.

POETRY / I've seen love

I've seen love/ Rolling down from a mother's eyes/ As she picks her lean child, bathed in innocent blood

#Perspective / The science behind love: A biological ballet, an endocrine euphony

It often elicits an unexplainable sensation — the most enigmatic force that has influenced centuries of philosophical discourse, poetry, and literature. However, in reality, love can be understood through scientific means.

‘Will you be my Valentine?’ and other expensive offers

In the end, love is a personal matter and it should remain so, regardless of how it comes out on February 14 and in the days that follow.

Have we outgrown emotional intimacy?

An almost unavoidable part of discussing relationships in today’s world would be Gen Z's relationship terminology

Celebrating Galentine’s Day on a budget

The spirit of Valentine's Day isn't just reserved for romantic partners – it's also about cherishing all forms of love, including platonic love.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Girlfriends, girlhood and everything else Dolly Alderton knows about love

Review of "Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir" (Penguin, 2018)

POETRY / Love is a law

For once, can love look like a Sunday morning; filled with warmth, calmness and motionless?

July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022

(Not My) Home: Musings of a Reluctant Immigrant

Despite all her flaws, Dhaka is still the home that loves with reckless abandon

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Who will you fall in love with based on their zodiac signs?

Find your perfect partner by your zodiac signs.

February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022

5 songs that will make your Valentine’s Day special

Music and love have a very historical relationship. On that note, here are 5 classics that will make your partner fall in love with you over and over again:

February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022

Dating gone wrong!

Dating ought to be fun, but dating can also go wrong! Ever went on a date and ended up in a sticky situation that made you wonder how did you end up there in the first place?

February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022

The best places to take your partner this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. The day we celebrate our fondness and longing for one another by showering love in various ways. One of these rituals can be taking your partner to a romantic restaurant or hotel and treating them to a lovely dinner.

February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022

The Psychology of Breakup Songs

With the Valentine’s Day in sight, let’s focus on something that ignites even more vehement feelings in one’s heart. No, it’s not your love for cakes; I am talking about breakups.

December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021

When music is your love language

Music is an extension of passion, a vessel to declare your affection.

August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021

What to Do After You Fall For the Wrong Person

The final decision is yours and yours only to take.

December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017

50 Chinese couples marry in Sri Lanka

Fifty Chinese couples take part in a first-ever joint marriage ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to woo more tourists to the South Asian island nation.

February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017

Cricket: Stokes wants fans to fall in love with England again

Ben Stokes chose Valentine's Day to send a message to England fans vowing to make them fall in love with the Test side again.