Why does the bride always leave? Rethinking South Asian marriage
26 June 2026
The question of why families have historically invested less in a daughter's education stops being a story about backward attitudes and becomes a story about incentives.
26 June 2026
ESSAY / Who is feminist literature for?
26 June 2025
For today’s feminists, the focus isn’t just on challenging or breaking social norms, but also on asking, who gets to break these norms? And to what extent?
26 June 2025
THE SHELF / Diverging perspectives: Exploring Bangladesh’s history through controversial narratives
4 September 2024
When it comes to the history of Bangladesh both pre-and post-Liberation War, certain aspects have either remained hidden from the public or been deliberately obscured.
4 September 2024
THE SHELF / 3 essential reads on Julian Assange’s impact on journalism
10 July 2024
With news of his newfound freedom making headlines, many may struggle to recall the original charges against him and the debates he sparked on free speech and journalistic practices
10 July 2024
Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream
12 March 2024
This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.
12 March 2024
Do women need the separate metro rail carriage?
8 March 2024
And what purpose does it serve?
8 March 2024
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’
8 January 2024
Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)
8 January 2024
ESSAY / The ethics of ghostwriting in fiction
28 December 2023
Ghostwriting is not new, and Millie Bobby Brown is not the first celebrity to hire a ghostwriter. But, soon after she published her book, she came under fire for using one.
28 December 2023
How I Put on My Face
Time and time again we have all encountered this question: What's the secret to looking beautiful? Well, the answer to this question has not been revealed to me yet, but, today I will show you how I achieve my hot potato look every day.
21 June 2017
Oxford Dictionary Review: The verdict will surprise you!
For some reason, nobody approaches you when you're reading The Oxford English Dictionary.
7 June 2017
20 life lessons I've learnt in my 20 years of life
Now that I'm on the cusp of adulthood, I feel like I'm ready to share the wisdom that has shaped me.
31 May 2017
How to Get a Life
Warning: Getting a life may involve stepping outside your house for a change. With all the countless hours spent in the dark playing video games or watching Star Wars, the sudden gust of light as you step out into the sun may damage your delicate retina.
24 May 2017
(Bad) Harry Potter Spin-offs
After years of the fandom asking J.K. Rowling to give us more information about the Marauders and their early adventures
24 May 2017