A Day in the Life of a Grammar Nazi
I stop on the sidewalk and look up at the billboard, it reads: “Special Discount on watermelon's, Buy too and get one free!” My heart stops, surely the biggest supermarket in the country wouldn't make such ghastly typos?
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
The Avengers Go Back to School
Marvel Avengers Academy re-imagines Marvel heroes (and villains) as high school students. You start with young, cocky Tony Stark who joins Avengers Academy, led by Nick Fury and Pepper Potts.
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Folks You Meet at Comic Cons
People lining up for hours, even days, at the opening of a fast-food joint is proof that there isn't much to spend your time on here.
25 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Must Reads for Economics Nerds
Economics is a very demanding subject filled with theories, graphs and loads of math. If you love the subject despite this (or because of this), and need a change from your regular textbook, here are some pleasure reads to satisfy the economist in you.
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Games to Play at a Small School Campus
If you're one of the lucky few who go to a school with a large campus, you probably have tons of options for recreation – playgrounds, football fields, basketball courts, maybe even a swimming pool.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM
What Siblings Are Like
If you're not an only child, then you've been blessed with a sibling or more who probably fall into at least one of the following categories.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Giving a Voice through Photography
A three-day photo exhibition (starting from December 8, 2016) titled “The Unheard Voices” was held at Gallery Chitrak in Dhaka.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM
ACT or SAT
We all know how important standardised test scores are. They enable admissions officers to compare you with other applicants, and often act as a filter for opening applications in the first place.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM
100% Guaranteed to Work Acne Remedies
Frantically pulling your hair over your forehead or deliberately turning your face to the right during a photo is just some of the things that come with being cursed with acne.
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Characters You Meet at MUNs
Let's face it, other than for "developing skills" or "challenging yourself," MUN conferences are often more about that participation certificate, flaunting yourself in formals, and meeting new people. Speaking of the latter, here are a few categories of MUN-ers that you're likely to come across at every conference.
2 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Model International Criminal Court World 2016 - Bangladeshi Law Enthusiasts go to Europe
Model International Criminal Court (MICC) is a simulation of actual trials that took place under the ICC, where the participants are school and university students.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Pulling Off Events at School
The possibilities, when it comes to school events, are endless – competitions, Model UNs, tournaments and so on.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM
FADING LIGHT
In Fading Light you control a pixel of light and navigate by tapping left or right on your screen.
25 May 2016, 18:00 PM
ALTO'S ADVENTURE - A SNOWY EXPERIENCE
Set in a snowy, mountainous terrain, Alto's Adventure is about a snowboarder on an adventure through woodlands and the wilderness.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM
When You're Not a Math Person
“I love math and I'm great at it” said no one ever. Okay, maybe a lot of people did but I'm just not one of them and there are many other unfortunate souls like myself.
13 April 2016, 18:00 PM
A TASTE OF EUROPE
Stepping into Oregano, the interesting décor caught my eye before anything else. There's a white wall completely covered with scribbles, and the other colourful walls are decorated with rope ladders and framed artwork.
2 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Bangla to English and English to Bangla Dictionaries
For many of us O level students, who have the subject Bengali in particular, incessantly scratching our heads while translating an English word to Bangla...
17 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Very Superstitious
Along with the affinity for rice and fish, if there's one thing that identifies one as a Bangladeshi it's probably the belief in numerous superstitions. Every time you refuse to walk over someone lest you end up stunting their growth, you're either doing it because your grandmother is watching, ready with her cane, or you really believe in this stuff or just out of habit. Whatever your stance on the matter you are probably familiar with the following sayings:
27 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Grilled: Burgers Tailored to Your Specific Tastes
I'd been meaning to visit Grilled for a while, waiting for their renovation to finish and eager to confirm if what I'd heard was true – that Grilled is a must-try burger place, with very reasonable prices.
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM
InclusionX Volunteer Orientation Programme
InclusionX arranged its first Volunteer Orientation Programme on December 21, 2015 at EMK Center in Dhaka.
30 December 2015, 18:00 PM