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Reducing digital carbon footprint: Why the world needs you to pay attention to your inbox

While people all around the globe are actively adopting sustainable and environment-friendly alternatives, monitoring carbon footprints has become more crucial than ever. Thus arises a question- are there sources of carbon emissions around us that we can easily control but are unaware of?
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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'I Care A Lot’: A peek into a chilling alternate reality

A movie where the tally of good people stands at zero, this gripping psychological thriller will put your anger to the test as the despicable operations of Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) unravel.
11 March 2021, 18:00 PM
11 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Feature / Are ride-sharing services on the right path to recovery?

Bangladeshi ride-sharing services are slowly on the trend of recovering most of their loyal users and regaining the trust of people throughout the country with its proactive safety protocols and adjustments. As the world experiences dynamic shifts, it is truly exciting to witness what innovative measures these businesses have in store for its users in the long run.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Feature / The new normal for internships

Virtual internships have largely become the norm since the countrywide lockdown commenced in March and even now, as lockdowns have been largely relaxed, internships take place remotely ensuring maximum safety and social distancing. For numerous fresh graduates and students who find themselves locked in uncertainty, the proliferation of numerous virtual internships, both at home and abroad, present a new lifeline of opportunity and hope to eke out a sense of working outside.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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cover story / Cloud Kitchens: Future of food delivery services

In these dire times of crisis and uncertainties caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic, the world has witnessed major economic turbulence, with several industries failing to cope up with the drastic changes in global lifestyle. On the flip side, there have been a number of online tech-based platforms booming in these times, with the cloud kitchen industry being one of them.
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Editor's Note: All about saving

One week running Toggle?
4 June 2020, 18:00 PM
4 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Google warns its users of Covid-19 online scams

With a substantial increase in work from home practices, there has been a notable rise in the frequency of cyber-crimes and scams.
14 May 2020, 18:00 PM
14 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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Mobile Financial Services soaring in a pandemic-stricken Bangladesh

With continual social distancing practices and overall hiked protective measures worldwide, consumer preferences have been subject to drastic changes, one of which is reflected in the shift towards the increased adoption of digital payment platforms.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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Perks of being a pessimist

We all live in an era of self-help books and motivational speakers, most of which consist of people promoting the benefits of having a positive mentality. And in the process, we often fail to acknowledge how in some ways being a pessimist may also be beneficial. Pessimistic views may not prove to be as helpful as positivity, but it has been known to aid in astounding successes in case of both materialistic needs and mental health.
18 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Life lessons from The Office

Life lessons from The Office (US)

You're either an ardent fan of the show, resorting to re-watching it as a form of escape from everyday life or you haven't watched The Office at all, there's no in-between. If you're the latter, always remember “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take” and it's high time you took the plunge. Here are a few potential life-changing lessons you could pick up from the show on the way.
11 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Types of friends at movies

Types of friends at movies

Going to the movies with your friends is fun but what most people don't know is that it can be quite insightful as well. It is this hidden intuitive nature that helps you witness the different types of audience your friends morph into. To demonstrate, here is a list of categories that came to mind.
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Easter

Everything you wanted to know about Easter

For God knows how long, this time of the year has constituted of people bombarding me with questions relating to various aspects of a particular Christian holiday, especially in regards to Bangladesh. I'm talking about “Easter Sunday”.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Types of Presenters in Class

Types of Presenters in Class

With the start of life at university, presentations become an integral part of your educational experience regardless of what major you pursue. Consequently, observing numerous presentations over the first year of my university life, I have noticed a few categories of presenters out there.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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What your Instagram says about you

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple decades, you know very well about the phenomenal takeover by various
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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Reasons not to merge your school and university social circles

As much as I dislike the concept of divisions, I've a list of things that I think need to be divided- school and university friends are definitely on top.
24 January 2018, 18:00 PM
The evolution of jokes

The evolution of jokes

Jokes have existed ever since civilisation began running its course. It has developed at its own pace and has taken various forms over the years alongside our own evolution.
24 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Night terrors

How to deal with night terrors

Night terrors, as the name suggests, are parasomnic instances when your body experiences an overwhelming sense of vulnerability, with magnified senses of fear and terror. More common in children from the age of 6-12, it occurs in young adults often due to underlying conditions such as anxiety, stress or the occurance of a traumatic event.
13 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Cliched Interview Answers

Cliched Interview Answers

As a job seeker, you may have faced multiple occassions where you prepped for job interviews by taking advice from various sources on the internet.
8 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Justifying Attention Seekers

Justifying Attention Seekers

Humans are social beings. However some are in constant need of external acknowledgement in the form of attention to gain their daily dose of self-esteem.
4 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Better jobs for superheroes

Better jobs for superheroes

There are two kinds of people in the world — firstly, people who have thought about themselves having superpowers and secondly, people who probably have a life outside their imaginations.
27 September 2017, 18:00 PM
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How to deal with resurfaced pictures

Everybody has done something in the past that they're not entirely proud of. Be it a ridiculous haircut, embracing a goth look or simply being friends with the wrong crowd,
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Ways to make air travel less daunting

Ways to make air travel less daunting

Air travel is often frowned upon mostly due to its several annoying traits which include time-consuming checking points, maddening luggage collection systems or simply post-flight dishevelled hair.
6 September 2017, 18:00 PM
How to deal with superstitious friends

How to deal with superstitious friends

We all have that one friend who smirks in accomplishment after knocking twice on wood because they believe they have successfully escaped the wrath of the Devil by doing so.
23 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Part-time jobs

Pros and cons of having a part-time job

Part-time jobs have become popular amongst the country's youth to such an extent that it is now considered a norm. There is a vast range of opportunities in the form of jobs such as tutoring, working as a teacher's assistant or barista-ing at a local coffee shop.
23 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Open Letters To Bullies

Open Letters To Bullies

The following are letters from people who have been victims of bullying. Bullying – physical or verbal –occurs all around us and is not addressed sufficiently. Hopefully these accounts will inspire people to take a stand.
2 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Musicals IRL

Musicals IRL

The following is a description of a regular day in my life narrated as a musical for the sole purpose of appreciating all that is good.
19 July 2017, 18:00 PM
How to deal with music shaming

How to deal with music shaming

Music Shaming: the act of criticizing someone's music taste just because it doesn't resonate with your own.
19 July 2017, 18:00 PM
How to react to strangers having private conversations in public

How to react to strangers having private conversations in public

Personally I have encountered countless situations where I couldn't help but overhear strangers talk about their personal lives in public.
14 June 2017, 18:00 PM

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