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Nooha Sabanta Maula

Nooha Sabanta Maula is an Anthropology major whose anthropologising has made her confused about life. Send her your thoughts to noohamaula@gmail.com

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2021 / #ChooseToChallenge for a Gender Equal Future

The first step is to educate oneself to become an informed ally.
8 March 2021, 06:58 AM
8 March 2021, 06:58 AM
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It's time to #PayUp

The refusal to accept accountability and pay their dues ends up hurting the people of colour who work at their supplier factories. This is why #PayUp has become a part of the outcry against racial injustice and a site of resistance against white supremacy.
26 June 2020, 13:45 PM
26 June 2020, 13:45 PM
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IWD 2020: What it means to be #EachforEqual

The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 theme—“an equal world is an enabled world”—is aimed at reminding us of the power that concerted efforts hold when it comes to making the world better for women.
8 March 2020, 07:14 AM
8 March 2020, 07:14 AM
International Women's Day

#BalanceforBetter / Why IWD still matters in 2019

Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) thematically focuses a call to action while also celebrating the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of women.
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM
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Dealing with "Biye Kobe?"

For a time when the odds are stacked up against you.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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Types of People at a Graduation Ceremony

To put it bluntly, graduation ceremonies are quite the bummer. If you're expecting the audience to burst into applause when you walk
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Growing tired of friends

Growing tired of friends

An unprecedented change that I have encountered in the past year is coming in terms with the fact that I've grown tired of many of my friends. It's not an easy thing to accept, especially during the period when friends are expected to form the core of one's social network.
27 December 2017, 18:00 PM
27 December 2017, 18:00 PM
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How to move about in Dhaka

With Dhaka's traffic situation worsening with each passing day, having an extended idea of the transportations available pays off. It can save time or offer possible shortcuts to beat the traffic and reduce the commute time.
13 December 2017, 18:00 PM
13 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Drinks

How to eat better on campus

Considering the typical meals and snacks options available on and around campuses, trying to eat healthy can be quite a struggle.
6 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Anthropology

Anthropology: It's more than just old bones

As an undergraduate student of Anthropology, I've spent the past 4 years explaining to countless people what my major is. It's not an easy task because Anthropology is the result of some dissatisfied thinkers believing existing
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Minimalism

Minimalism: A Beginner's Guide

Although minimalism has become commonly associated with aesthetics, minimalism goes far beyond style and décor— it is the idea that our lives can be simplified by living minimally which can help anyone who's looking to de-clutter their lives- be it a relationship or a wardrobe.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM
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Selling Art Online

The best thing about the internet is that it gives you the platform to do just about anything. If you're talented in the creative department and wanted to make money selling your artwork, look no further than your social media accounts.
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM
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Getting my eyebrows done for the first time

Eyebrows are basically the fancy frames around the windows to the soul right? Those two caterpillar-like things on our faces have always had some kind of cult status with endless trends slipping in and out of the picture and their maintenance is always highlighted.
30 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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Easy Recipes for Qurbani Eid

Easy recipes that taste great but won't make you break a sweat to serve.
30 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Fidget spinner

Fidget spinners of the past

Fidget spinners became internet famous almost overnight and even managed to hit the Bangladeshi market within a short span of time.
2 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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The problem with short semester breaks

One of the biggest downsides of the structure of academic calendars of Bangladesh's private universities stems from its trimester system.
26 July 2017, 18:00 PM
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How to get enough sleep: Ramadan Edition

Not sleeping enough makes fasting all the more challenging.
14 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Videos that put you to sleep, in a good way

ASMR: Videos that put you to sleep, in a good way!

If you've ever felt a tingly sensation going down your spine, you've experienced the trigger ASMR videos on YouTube aim to induce.
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Types of Thesis Supervisors

Types of Thesis Supervisors

If you're one of those poor souls who have a mandatory thesis to tackle, I feel you.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM
SEXISM IN CLASSROOMS

SEXISM IN CLASSROOMS

When we speak of lively and thriving learning environments, we rarely factor in sexism as an issue that needs to be addressed.
12 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Stages of Playing The Sims

Stages of Playing The Sims

Regardless of what you've done and do with the lives of your Sims, here're the stages that follow in each game.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Tutor to Mentor

Tutor to Mentor

Tutoring is generally a well-paid job with a certain degree of flexibility, which explains its popularity among students.
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Dealing with Overthinkers

Thesis Semester Prep

Approaching the end of an undergraduate degree can be an exciting time but nothing dampens those feelings faster than an impending thesis.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Google Street View Tourism

Google Street View Tourism

If you've spent your vacations envying those who got to travel to exotic places or if you're too broke to satiate your wanderlust, then this is for you. This is a great way to kill boredom and also to procrastinate.
30 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Students under microscope

Students under Microscope

The July 1, 2016 attack at Holey Artisan Bakery, Dhaka brought an onslaught of scrutiny towards the roles played by education institutions in the lives of their respective students.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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UNIVERSITY FRIENDSHIPS

In school, we spend 5-6 days a week with the same people, sometimes over a major span of time.
3 August 2016, 18:00 PM
How to Fast During Exams

How to Fast During Exams

There might not be any shortcuts to Ramadan but there aren't any for exams either. Whether you're a stress eater or just someone who suffers from the roja brain, exam season is never fun when it coincides with Ramadan.
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM
RELATIONSHIP

People You Meet in the Morning after the Breakup

Breakups aren't easy but in Bangladesh, the struggle is on a different level. It's not the end of the world but it'll definitely feel like it is because of everyone around you.
30 March 2016, 18:00 PM

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