ASMR for cricket fans
Now that the World Cup is over, cricket is going to be in short supply until the Sri Lanka series. To fill the cricket itch you’re bound to have, I have compiled some YouTube channels which are practically ASMR for lovers of cricket.
17 July 2019, 18:00 PM
How not to be a predictable commentator
Cricket is a difficult sport to play but commentating on it must be even more difficult.
3 July 2019, 18:00 PM
What your relatives think of your major
One of the best parts of the Eid holidays is getting to see your loved ones. For all the people that go back to their ancestral homes,
26 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Maintaining long distance friendships
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that is truest in the context of friendships. If any of your friends have moved far enough
26 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Making VR more accessible
For the longest time, the only names in VR gaming were HTC and PlayStation (PS). The Vive and PS VR had the best collection of VR games along with the best hardware to run them. Now, with the release of two new headsets from Oculus – the Quest and the Rift S – it seems
19 June 2019, 18:00 PM
The unsavoury truth of cricket and Bangladesh
It’s finally happening. After many years of watching Bangladesh go into tournaments with the hopes of “close matches” and “upsets”,
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Why it’s the best time to get back into Rocket League
Ever since it came out in 2015, there has never been a game quite like Rocket League. The idea of playing sports with vehicles was such a novel idea that it took the world by storm. Over time, almost everyone has tried it at least once and been amazed at how fun it is to pick up and play.
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Why relating to BoJack doesn’t make you special
Of all the animated shows, BoJack Horseman is arguably one of the best. With one of the episodes (Free Churro) on the latest season being the 12th highest-rated television episode of all time on IMDb,
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Do not go gentle into that good night
I'm sprinting, trying to navigate through the maze-like tunnels of this deep mineshaft. To my hypothermic, overburdened self, the flickering matchstick makes every wall and turn look identical.
23 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Making winter last
After spending all morning getting your thick woollen blankets out and airing them out in the sun, you're finally ready to enjoy the chilly winter. Only, when you get underneath the blanket you're sweating.
23 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Catching up with the BPL
The country's biggest T20 league is taking place as we speak, but this time around it hasn't been garnering too much attention.
16 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Starcraft without context
I never understood the strategies involved in RTS games, and the few times I played, I realised spamming one type of soldier at the enemy just doesn't work. To redeem my uncultured ways, I decided to look at how the pros strategised.
5 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Adventures of Appalachia
Fans of one of the oldest RPG franchises were taken by surprise when Bethesda capped off their E3 presentation by announcing Fallout 76.
14 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Bury yourself into the Trench
Twenty One Pilots are back with the release of their fifth studio album Trench and they've definitely stepped out of their comfort zone. Not just in terms of style, because it also features an overarching narrative set in an alternate world called Dema.
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Games where “lag” isn't an excuse
As fun as it is to jump into a server with your friends, it feels incomplete. Even when you're on a group call with your buddies, it doesn't really feel like you're in the thick of things. If you've experienced this, then you need to detox with some good ol' local multiplayer fun. Check out the following games if you have a spare controller lying around.
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Annoying fanbases
Many fanbases are so bad at being fans that they might make you, a neutral observer, dislike the object of their fixation before you even know what it is. The worst are highlighted below, and I apologise in advance if you find any similarities with your own actions. I didn't want you to find out like this.
15 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Umbrella modifications for monsoon
Ah, monsoon. Who doesn't love free swimming lessons every time you leave your house. Wading through knee-deep brown water is every little boy and girl's dream, and your buddy monsoon has it covered.
8 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Chicken dinner goes mobile
From the title, you already know what game I'm talking about. PUBG is the pioneer of battle royales, and now in a surprising move it's available on Android and iOS as well. Since March 19, 2018, PUBG Mobile has graced the smallest screen while retaining much of its original charm.
1 August 2018, 18:00 PM
No Murakami left behind
In the world of fiction, one name you are bound to have come across is Haruki Murakami. With his recent surge in popularity, you can now find an assortment of Murakamis in any old bookshop. That is why now is the best time to get stuck into his works.
18 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Return of the Pilots
368 days. That is how long Twenty One Pilots were gone. During this “hiatus”, there has been no activity from the band, online or otherwise. Until now.
18 July 2018, 18:00 PM