Struggles of Wearing Braces

It all started with a toothache that sent me to the dentist's office, after a simple check-up the friendly man explained I needed braces. “Two years isn't a long time, and they're just braces,” I reasoned with myself, and that's how the torture began.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Which cinematic universe is leading?

We are living in a golden age of comic book adaptations with more characters making their way to the big screen than ever before. Between Marvel and DC, there are a lot of fights going down off-screen these days. It begs the question, which studio has done it right so far?
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

100% Solid App Ideas for Local Start-ups

To the entrepreneurs of the country who want to do justice to that Silicon Valley poster on your wall, and to the college dropouts who seek to make Bill Gates proud, here are four 100 percent solid, totally not-satirical ideas for absolutely doable apps based on the customs of Bangladesh.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

BULLETIN BOARD

BRAC University Pharma Society (BUPS) extended a helping hand to those who were in a difficulty due to the recent flood in the country.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

The Secret Life of Bangladeshi Teenagers

While many of us have as much approved freedom as a caged chicken, we all have activities that would raise a lot of eyebrows or even create minor scandals if, God forbid, it gets into the wrong ears.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Surviving a long flight

Long flights are intimidating; especially when there are crying children, pilot announcements, and periodic jerking. Some flights pass by in the blink of an eye; some drag on forever.
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

3rd DRMC National Language Festival 2016

They say language is the medium to share our inner thoughts and deepest emotions. Yet we take our ability to be able to communicate in diverse languages for granted.
23 August 2016, 18:00 PM

BULLETIN BOARD

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) invited Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus to deliver a keynote speech on Social Business on August 11, 2016.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

An Ode to the Sundarbans

As construction is about to begin on the Rampal power plant, we are on the eve of losing the Sundarbans to 'development' – development that snatches away our right to a sustainable future.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

SHOULD YOU PLAY NO MAN'S SKY?

As anyone who is professionally attached with the video game industry might argue, hype is a dangerous thing.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

KING OF FIGHTERS XIV DEMO ROUND UP

The demo for King of Fighters XIV is out now on the PlayStation store across all regions.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

RELENT

The pattering of feet upon the pavement, some hurriedly, some slowly, nonchalantly.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Noelva MacConagall

There's something extraordinary about sunny winter afternoons. It's a rare combination and people don't get to experience it too often anymore.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

BLOSSOMING THE FLOWERS OF CREATIVITY

“Imagine Write Creatively” is a joint initiative by The Daily Star (TDS) and United International University (UIU), which hosts workshops in schools around town with a view to inspire and instruct students on the ways of creative writing.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

A Guide to Enjoying Early Mornings

We all know someone who likes to wake up at the crack of dawn and sing to the birds about the dream they just had.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Old School Cool: Anime Version

A lot of us, 90's kids, grew up with the infamous Cartoon Network's Toonami and Adult Swim.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Grand Skills from Grandparents

Whenever we think of our grandparents, we immediately get an image of smiles and hugs. Rarely do we think of the numerous talents they have that we can learn and preserve. In this article, we try to talk about some of the many cool things we ought to learn from these beloved elders. We also reminiscence how amazing the time we spent – as kids – with them was, because that's the only way to get it right.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Decoding the Youth

In today's game of 'Myth v. Reality', we'll break down common perceptions society has about the youth, the one segment of humanity that has been scrutinised the most, regardless of geography and time.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM

What Makes You Stop Feeling Young?

Being young forever might be the goal but preserving youth isn't smooth sailing considering all the obstacles in life.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM

REVEALED!!! THE BANGLADESHI YOUTH IN 2016

One of the problems with writing in English is using words whose Bangla substitutes are simply superior.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM