youth

Understanding psychological reactance

Psychological reactance and how to minimise it as a leader or teammate.
19 January 2026, 17:50 PM

Why the disappearance of digital third spaces matters

The disappearance of digital third spaces and impact of platformisation and monetisation on online communities.
19 January 2026, 17:38 PM

What should we make of same-age marriages?

Explore the pros and cons of same-age marriage.
15 January 2026, 10:00 AM

Stuck in traffic? Consider trying these absolutely-not-stress-inducing activities

If you have ever found yourself wedged between a bus, a rickshaw, and the crushing weight of your own regrets, don’t despair. Below are several meaningful and absolutely-not-stress-inducing activities to fill the hours and transform this slow-moving purgatory into a personal growth retreat.
2 January 2026, 04:15 AM

The distressing psychology of screen time

Explore the effects of doomscrolling on young adults.
1 January 2026, 05:46 AM

How you can prepare to get a perfect score on your IELTS

After I scored an overall band 9.0, I’ve had more requests to help people out with their IELTS preparations than I have made acquaintances, which is the reason behind writing this.
11 December 2025, 06:00 AM

Career opportunities in Printing and Publication Studies

As this discipline is relatively new, there have been fewer graduates out in the job market. Even though publishing has been around for a long time, it has fewer professionals. The job sector is new and expanding, which offers ample opportunities for graduates to explore.
11 November 2025, 23:35 PM

Two of your friends have started dating, now what?

When love changes the friend group forever.
31 October 2025, 15:00 PM

The weight of toxic positivity

The hidden harm of “stay positive” advice.
31 October 2025, 05:30 AM

Feeling bored and why it isn’t necessarily a bad thing

What is this unsettling feeling of boredom trying to tell us?
31 October 2025, 04:00 AM

Women’s right to free speech is under threat in online spaces

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.
22 October 2025, 09:44 AM

Animals you should not keep as pets and why

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.
21 October 2025, 10:30 AM

Looking back at the whimsical, witty, and wonderful world of Roald Dahl

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.
21 October 2025, 10:25 AM

Navigating imposter syndrome in friendships

How imposter syndrome affects friendships and ways to overcome it
2 October 2025, 19:19 PM

Menstrual pain management and the lack of targeted therapy in Bangladesh

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.
23 September 2025, 10:50 AM

Are first-year friendships truly doomed to fail?

Why first-year university friend groups often break apart
23 September 2025, 09:33 AM

Navigating the rapidly-changing job market

Why our youth is struggling in the current job market. A part of Star Youth's special Youth Anxieties series.
23 September 2025, 09:07 AM

Learning to navigate personal finances early in life

Learning money skills early in life.
23 September 2025, 07:30 AM

The meaning and importance of ikigai for young adults

Finding ikigai in the chaos of growing up.
4 September 2025, 12:14 PM