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    Why the Most Radical Thing You Can Do Is : Reading

    We are accustomed to speaking of reading as a hobby, a diversion, a pastime to be indulged once the duties of the day have been attended to. It is pleasant, often enjoyable, certainly enriching—but optional. Reading sits in the same polite category as stamp collecting, embroidery, or amateur gardening: commendable, but not essential, a polite accessory to life rather than a foundation of it. This is a fundamental misunderstanding. Reading is not a hobby. It is work. Serious, disciplined, exacting work. Hobbies, by their nature, are deferable. They yield gracefully to the urgency of other obligations. Work does not. Work…

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    Arnob – 70 minutes of great emotional journey of the one and only

    Arnob – story of a musician, a boy and a magic by Tahmid Islam Arnob, you have most likely heard of him, if you’re a young, middle aged, old or just simply a person residing in any corner of Bangladesh and enjoy listening to music. You probably even have some of your favorite memories or a time in your life where Arnob’s music has helped you pass your time. Something about the chords that Arnob uses and the voice that he sings in just enraptured you in a way nothing else can. Such is the magic of the musical genius…

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    A Tribute to The Forgotten Teachers: Grandparents

    Growing up, was easy as we were lucky to have grandparents. When I was young, I used to think learning must be the most dreadful activity one could do. As a young girl, I wanted nothing more than to play games and watch television. But, as much as I hated learning and anything to do with school, there were some teachers who would make me look forward to their classes every single day. Their passion for passing down their knowledge was prominent in each class they took. In my opinion, to be a teacher is one of the most noble…

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    A Tiny Best Friend

    A Tiny Best Friend: It seemed like 17th July 2021 would be like any other day, when I had gone to visit my grandmother’s house. But, upon arriving, I was introduced to two tiny creatures. My aunt had found these two kittens, soaked in the rain, and without any sustenance. One of these two screaming banshees was to be under my care, and who is now a primary source of my happiness. He was too tiny for his age, filled with fleas and other health issues. But, he had the most beautiful eyes, that were blue like a starless midnight…

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    Ghost kitchen or cloud kitchen

    [ Ghost kitchen or cloud kitchen ] Years of living in Dhaka has given me an incredible amount of ups, as well as downs. However, the first time I got out of this country to visit another, there was one thing I found myself missing dearly. Even though other countries have much to offer in this particular area, I still craved the spices and flavours of Dhaka’s food. That might have been about five years ago and since then, Dhaka’s food culture has developed vastly. An increasing number of international cuisines are being introduced to our pallets, from Asian to…

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    Tagore’s Timelessness

    Tagore’s Timelessness : A name we are all familiar with from our childhoods, from the songs on the radio to the stories we would study in Bangla classes, is Rabindranath Tagore. In Bengali history and culture he is not just a name, but a pillar of the country’s literature and music. Not only that, his works have spread throughout the globe and earned him the title of Biswakabi. Tagore’s talents range throughout most, if not all, areas of Bengali literature. His philosophy and uniqueness depicted in his writing earned him the Nobel prize in 1913. Although he is given the…

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    Food Talk – A Community for Food Connoisseurs

    “Where do we eat?” is a common question that leaves us puzzled when planning a day out with  family or friends. Dhaka offers a large number of options, ranging from Bengali cuisine to  Asian to Italian to American. Choosing the perfect place, in terms of quality of food, ambiance  of the restaurant and general service can be a confusing process. All of these questions can be  answered by going through reviews on the Facebook group Food Talk. Food Talk is a niche community of food enthusiasts. It was started by Taskin Rahman, who  recalls his eight year long journey from…

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    Understanding Generation Z through a Gen Z

    (Understanding Generation Z through a Gen Z : The feature photo has been taken from Internet, source: https://www.4dhumanbeing.com/how-gen-z-is-transforming-the-workplace/)   There are several things that define today’s generation of teenagers to young adults, but how  are the youth of this country figuring out their life as they go through a significant historical  event and its major transitions?   The pandemic has become a big part of the lives of everyone around the world, especially for  Generation Z. When talking about this generation, it is hard to ignore the impact of the  pandemic. In 2019, the youth would find themselves in cafes where…

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    How to Deal with Artist’s Block

    [ How to Deal with Artist’s Block ] The term “Artist’s block”, aka creative block is very familiar to both traditional and digital artists. Creative block is when you cannot think of anything new to create. In easy words, you run out of creative ideas. Being an artist, I go into this block phase now and then. It is frustrating to me. As I am not a professional artist, I don’t have to create something in a deadline. So, in my case, the block isn’t that bad. But if you are a professional artist and you have no creative idea,…

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    Immunity against virus

    The best way of preventing corona virus or any seasonal flu for that matter, is to boost your immune system. You will not get a robust immune system only from food, this is a lifestyle that people need to practice. A cycle of good food habit, good routine and exercise can only benefit you in boosting immune system. I here try to follow the nature, the natural clock, as in the night is to sleep, the mornings and noons are to work and evenings are to rest and chill. In between add elements like a blend of good spices, tea,…