One Piece Live Action: A Netflix Adaptation that Failed to Do Justice to the Origin
For those fans who have watched over a thousand episodes and have stuck with One Piece all along the way, the famous walk to Arlong Park was one of the most significant points of the whole story. Like all those…
FIFA World Cup 2022: The Tale of the Underdogs
No matter which team you supported, one thing is for sure – the latest edition of FIFA Men's World Cup has been the most entertaining in recent history, and arguably in the history of the competition. Twists, drama, questionable refereeing,…
Laal Singh Chaddha: The Adaptation of a Classic Gone Horribly Wrong
Before I start this review, I really think I need to clarify some aspects. Firstly, I am a huge Aamir Khan fan. I have thoroughly enjoyed most of his films, and I have tremendous respect for his film choices –…
How Shuttle Grew Fast by Addressing a Crucial Social Pain Point (And Grew Even More by Pivoting During the Pandemic)
That women in Bangladesh don’t feel safe in public transportation is common knowledge. It’s shocking how little has been done to address this crucial issue. However, that also meant that this particular area had a lot of potential to work…
Understanding the Causes Behind the Devastating Sylhet Floods
It’s been over two months since the devastating floods in Sylhet that saw the displacement of almost 400,000 people, the death of at least 68 people, and the infection of over 4,000 people with waterborne diseases. We have already moved…
Humayun Ahmed: Overrated or Successful?
Measuring the success of a writer is a tricky thing to do. You need to determine what you consider to be the measuring stick of success. Popularity? Depth? Longevity? Impact on literature? Impact on society? There can be a variety…
Shane Warne: The Greatest Leg Spinner That Ever Lived
“He was arguably the greatest cricketer ever to play the game. The game is about entertaining people, and there was never a dull moment when Shane Warne had the ball in his hand. He was an absolute genius.” -Nasser Hussain,…
Why We Shouldn’t Judge What Other People Watch or Listen To
If you're a BTS fan, you must have had to deal with others who have opined, "BTS is trash." If you've grown up with Friends being your favorite comedy show, you must have felt frustrated with all the "Friends isn't…
Diego Maradona: Surpassing the Boundaries of Sports
“The most important characters in mythology were (the Greek gods) Apollo and Dionysus. Apollo represented reason and Dionysus represented emotion. Those who knew Maradona understand that he was the worst of Apollo, but the best of Dionysus.” -Luciano de Crescenzo,…
