life

Are we hardwired for unhappiness?

The sad reality about humans is that we are not wired for happiness. Natural selection prioritises survival and reproduction, which does not necessarily involve being happier. People are now less happy than they ever have been. This is not just an abstract philosophical issue; it is becoming a national concern. 
23 June 2025, 09:02 AM

Don't fall behind! 5 things everyone must do in their 20s

The twenties can be a confusing time for most people. Adulting is a fairly new concept for them and you end up having to make decisions that you did not think you would have to, ever! Here are 5 things that everyone in their 20s must do to make their lives slightly easier.
25 May 2024, 09:12 AM

Finding strength in the cards: Tarot, astrology, and personal growth

I was looking for my own connection to the divine and some form of spiritual guidance. This came to me in the form of tarot and astrology. I went from being a sceptic to someone who sees, feels, and experiences her life through the mythical lens of symbols.
20 May 2024, 07:25 AM

How to come to terms with letting go of your childhood dreams

This guide seeks to offer a direction to navigate the harsh reality of letting go of your childhood dreams.
8 May 2023, 14:26 PM

Life skills children should know by age 10

A burning debate that has been making the rounds recently is that only a handful of people will ever need the principles of algebra in their lives, but everyone will need to do their taxes at some point. Schools cannot and should not have to teach crucial life skills to children because those are best learned under the loving guidance of guardians. Even if 10 is too early to learn how to do complex calculations, there are a good number of basic life skills every child should know by the end of the first decade of their lives. Here’s what child-development experts, career planners and business leaders recommend:
3 November 2022, 14:03 PM

Treating life as a transitional period

Is life all about transitioning from one goal to another?
27 October 2022, 00:00 AM

When parents get better at parenting, but for your younger siblings

Parents can be nicer to younger siblings as they learn the art of parenting, but how does that make you feel?
4 September 2022, 17:00 PM

The way we hide our lives from our parents

We’re used to presenting an obedient yet cheerful mask of who we are.
1 September 2022, 17:00 PM

Growing up not being a sports fan

Growing up, when your interests do not align with the rest of the crowd, you begin to feel more like an outsider.
1 August 2022, 14:47 PM

Women who travel

Doubts, risks, and the joy in exploration.
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM

For Those Who Feel They’re Falling Behind

It is completely fine to live life on your own terms.
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Tales of Tutoring Amidst the Pandemic

While some struggled to make ends meet, others had their financial goals compromised.
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM

It’s Okay to Not Follow Self-Improvement. Here’s Why.

What's wrong with being productive? Nothing. However...
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM

What Fuels Your Fear of Failure?

Do you often quit if you don't excel at something immediately?
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM

How Does Social Media Affect Your Spotlight Effect?

Spoiler alert. The world does not revolve around you.
7 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Maradona TV series planned

Diego Maradona's larger-than-life exploits are coming to the small screen, producers say on Thursday.
15 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The piece of land which was once a raging river Teesta

Man-made intervention in the upstream turns Teesta a wild river in monsoon and a desert in winter.
12 January 2016, 09:02 AM

Frozen child: The youngest person to be cryogenically preserved (video)

A two-year-old Thai girl became the youngest person to be cryogenically frozen, preserving her brain moments after death in the hope that she will one day be brought back to life.
17 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Nicole Kidman doesn't miss Hollywood

Actress Nicole Kidman insists she doesn't miss "the Hollywood life" because she's never been interested in fame.
8 September 2015, 15:26 PM

Rajabazar in hell (video)

Rajabazar dwellers in Dhaka face intolerable sufferings due to the ongoing construction works of sewage system, which has continued for months.
1 July 2015, 08:02 AM