When a woman raises her voice against the status quo, she is not merely heard as a dissenting citizen but first, unfailingly, as a woman, and then, only incidentally, as a rebel.

As the trend of keeping exotic pets becomes normalised, pet owners have forgotten a simple truth — these animals were never meant for captivity, nor are they suited for Bangladesh’s tropical climate.

With his work selling over a million copies, being translated into 60 languages, and adapted into hundreds of movie and theatre productions, Dahl's contribution to children’s literature is nothing short of legendary.

Why travel plans rarely leave the group chat

How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it

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Why communities must care for stray animals.

How to choose the perfect gift.

The management of menstrual pain in Bangladesh is hindered by a lack of targeted therapy and knowledge. The prevalent use of a one-size-fits-all approach fails to address the diverse and individual experiences of those who menstruate.

Why first-year university friend groups often break apart

It is a strange thing to feel as though you know everything about someone who has never met you, stranger still when millions of people feel the same way. The phenomenon I am referring to is “parasocial relationship”, a neat psychological phrase for the one-sided bonds people form with public fi

Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.

Learning money skills early in life.

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.

Can AI replace real human connection?

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.

Parents and relatives often compare children to motivate them, as it was how things were done in their times, adhering to the collectivist nature of conforming to social norms.

Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.

Sometimes we simply must observe and keep up, even if it's uncomfortable.

A reflection on growing up and witnessing parents age.