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Life of a university student: The transition from adolescence to adulthood

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A phase that marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood, a time for self discovery, growth, and exploration, that is what the university life is. It’s a magical phase in one’s life where we explore our youth, make mistakes, learn the tough truths about life, and make new adventures. The life of a university student is a journey filled with overwhelming feelings and challenges but also leaves us with the unforgettable memories and joy to cherish forever. As my elders would always say when they talk about their university lives, “Oh, those were the days. The best days of our lives.”  I am Zayana Maliat. A 20 year old first year student doing bachelor’s in business administration from Brac University. I am currently in my second semester and so far the road has been pretty rocky. If a year ago someone had asked me about my future plans, this would never have been it. That’s one of the first things I have learned as I embarked on my journey as a university student, that life no...
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From 0 to 3000

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  Robert Downey Jr., the face of Ironman, is one of the pillars the Marvel Studios stand strongly on. Ironman has captured every heart regardless of if one is a Marvel fan or not. Marvel comics first introduced Ironman in 1963 while Marvel cinema followed in 2008. Now, for us "Marvelites" we cannot solely be a fan of the fictional character Tony Stark, Ironman, while not equally falling in love with the actor and his inspirational journey of life.  On the one hand, the story of Tony Stark, a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist behind the iron mask, teaches us to never give up when he built an iron suit while being held captive by terrorists. Personally, Tony Stark has always inspired me to be unapologetically me from the moment he announced in front of a hundred reporters in a press conference, " I am Ironman," In addition to that, the journey of Tony Stark from a self-absorbed industrialist to a selfless superhero shows character development and growth. On...
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Echoes of Normalcy: Nostalgia for Life Before and Reflections on the Post-Pandemic Shift.

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  We find ourselves caught between two realms after the COVID-19 epidemic : the comfort of pre-pandemic life and the uncertainty of the post-pandemic world.       This contradiction has generated discussions about longing for the past and contemplating the changes that have happened and will continue to influence our future. This duality sparks conversations about yearning for the past and reflecting on the shifts that have occurred and will shape our future.    In this blog, let's journey back to the days before the pandemic, you know, when face masks, social isolation, and endless Zoom calls weren't even a thing. Remember how simple life was back then? We could gather with friends and family without a second thought, and connecting with others was effortless. But now, when we look around, it's like everything's changed. The way we used to live, those familiar routines, they've all been turned upside down by this new normal of c...
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The chronicles of Iftar: A Friends' Reunion Party With a Twist of Humor

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Ever had one of those moments that just stuck with you? Well, I have got a tale that has been simmering in my heart and it's all about the iftar party that we had after school. It wasn't just an iftar party it was a reunion, a coming together of friends who hadn't seen each other in what felt like forever.  The Anticipation The buzz started weeks in advance. We were all scattered, busy with life's endless tasks, but the idea of reuniting for iftar during Ramadan was the beacon that drew us back together. The group chat was ablaze with excitement, emojis flying left and right, plans being made, oh the menu was a topic on its own.  The Venue  At first, we decided to keep it close to our roots, at the school that had witnessed our countless laughs and memories. It felt right to break our fast where our friendship blossomed. But unfortunately, because of some issues, we couldn't do it at our school. Then, we decided to do it in a restaurant where we can have an open pla...
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Mathematics is a language

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Hello world. It's 2024. Let's start by solving a challenge. I need 100 tk to buy a T-shirt. So I asked my mom, and she gave me 50 tk. Then I asked my dad, and he gave me 50 tk more. I bought a T-shirt costing 97tk, and I have 3tk in my pocket. I gave 1tk back to my mom and 1tk back to my dad. This means I have to return 98 tk more and have 1 tk left in my pocket. 98+1=99tk. But wait, where did 1tk go? Some of you who are good at maths might already have figured it out. For others, let's solve an easier problem. One day, I went to a shop to buy a packet of biscuits. It costs me 30 tk. I gave 100 tk to the shopkeeper, and in my head, I calculated 100-30=70, the amount the shopkeeper returned to me. What was the logic behind the 100-30? Why not 100+30? And what's the difference? Let's see. First, divide the scenario into two sections. One is the keeper's amount, and then the other is my amount. Why stop there? Let's name them accordingly. spKprAmount and myAmou...
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The Strange World of Professional Wrestling

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  When people hear the term wrestling they think about people in shorts fake fighting. They generally aren't aware of the unique attributes that the business of pro wrestling has. This is the only industry in the world where perception truly is reality and the actual truth may not be important whatsoever. I personally believe that people can be attracted to pro wrestling in three ways. One of them is physically impressive maneuvers being executed with  the cooperation of the wrestlers in the match. The second one is exposure to larger than life characters. The final way is the stories being told in context of the wrestling show in a vacuum. Sometimes when people see a move being done in the wrestling ring that they can't believe is possible they become mesmerized. They may start watching other wrestling in the hopes of seeing something that impresses them as much if not more. Even though this may the most common way people first start watching pro wrestling this will not keep ...
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Echoes of Normalcy: Nostalgia for Life Before and Reflections on the Post-Pandemic Shift.

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   We find ourselves caught between two realms after the COVID-19 epidemic : the comfort of pre-pandemic life and the uncertainty of the post-pandemic world.       This contradiction has generated discussions about longing for the past and contemplating the changes that have happened and will continue to influence our future. This duality sparks conversations about yearning for the past and reflecting on the shifts that have occurred and will shape our future.    In this blog, let's journey back to the days before the pandemic, you know, when face masks, social isolation, and endless Zoom calls weren't even a thing. Remember how simple life was back then? We could gather with friends and family without a second thought, and connecting with others was effortless. But now, when we look around, it's like everything's changed. The way we used to live, thos e familiar routines, they've all been turned upside down by this new normal of...
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