Star Youth
The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh
In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.
Understanding religious scriptures and finding spirituality
In Muslim households, children are taught to read the Quran from start to finish. But that’s the thing, they are taught to read, not understand it
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.
Catching a break shouldn’t be this hard
There are times in life when you just need to sit down, take a break, and have a KitKat.
Experiencing spiritual guilt in Ramadan
It is as if my spirituality is on a deadline every Ramadan.
Eid shopping remorse over consumerism
In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
Why on earth would someone drink black coffee?
A personal hypothesis of mine is that black coffee drinkers possess, to an extent, a latent self-loathing that manifests in the form of gustatory masochism.
Why we want to stay sad and how to move past it
The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.
Two Bangladeshis honoured at The Diana Award
Bangladesh's Nafira Nayeem Ahmad and Shamim Ahmed Mridha were honoured with the Legacy Award.
Proper nutrition and exercise: The uncanny super-weapons for academic excellence
Allow me to tell you who the villains in your life are.
The academic junkie’s guide to micro-dosing success
As you enjoy studying at a comfortable pace, you’ll naturally want to increase the workload as you get used to the previous one.
Understanding and coping with burnout in high-achievers
Parents, educators, and even the media have an unhealthy preoccupation with prodigies. This encourages students to do more than they should at a young age, which can develop into a complex about maintaining their competitive nature by pushing themselves past their limits.
Youth activism and the Palestinian resistance
As the vanguard for change, the fires of revolution burn hot in our blood, and these flames are only fanned by young Palestinians who are showing the world what it truly means to be a revolutionary.
Being a bookworm on a busy schedule
When you still approach reading in its ritualistic form every once in a while, it won’t feel like you’re “making time to read” but simply reading.
Superhero content that is actually cinema
While it is mostly always the formulaic films which get the attention, there are actually many superhero adaptations which are very profound in their own right and wholeheartedly deserve to be in the discussions of what is considered cinema.
How to overcome the fear of public speaking
While public speaking is important, it’s not the end of the world to not be the best at it.
How social media validation throttles an artist’s growth
Receiving a constant stream of praise can be quite validating, but it can be harmful for an individual looking to improve at their craft.
Put a Period: How the youth is addressing menstrual equity
Founded by four high schoolers from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC), Put a Period is a non-profit organisation working to eliminate taboos surrounding menstruation.
The need for teachers to maintain a positive outlook during classes
Students like to be noticed by their teacher in a positive light. By appreciating them, teachers build a healthy, competitive environment which helps coax out students’ creativity.
Are your 20s for the panic or the glory?
While there are certainly exhilarating and growing moments, they are frequently intermingled with hurdles and panic.
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
