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The glittering life of social media: reality or a mirage?

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General Information 27 March | Written By Zarin Tasneem Mouly  The glittering life of social media: reality or a mirage? You are scrolling on your Instagram and saw a post of your best friend getting engaged. How do you feel? Sad? Happy? Excited? Jealous? Or your university junior just got into a job with a whopping 6-digit salary. Does it make you doubt yourself or your capabilities? Does it make you think that you are lagging? In the glittering and shining world of social media, everything looks colorful and happy. But, what the actual picture is? Are people always living the best life with no worries about jobs, money, or family? Well, the answer to this question is no.  In a recent study by Dr. Pantic, a psychiatrist with a focus on cyberpsychology said that around 30 out of 50 people suffer from depression due to the effect of social media. Over the last decade, the fast advancement of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, among others, has brought ...

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler: Understanding the Dark Legacy of the Third Reich

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Adolf Hitler is one of the most notorious and reviled figures in modern history. Born in Austria in 1889, Hitler would go on to become the leader of the Nazi Party and the dictator of Germany during World War II. His leadership led to some of the most horrific atrocities in human history, including the Holocaust and the deaths of millions of people in the war. In this blog, we will explore Hitler's life and legacy, and examine the factors that led to his rise to power. Early Life Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary (in present-day Austria) . He was the fourth of six children born to Alois Hitler and his third wife, Klara Hitler. Among five siblings, only he and his younger sister, Paula, survived into adulthood. Hitler's childhood was marked by family upheaval and a difficult relationship with his father. Alois was an authoritarian figure who often beat his son, and the family moved frequently due to his job. Hitler moved from Linz to V...

The Evolution of Bengali Fashion

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  The best thing about fashion is that it is constantly evolving and giving both men and women the opportunity to gradually adapt the latest trend into their wardrobes. In the evolution of fashion,culture plays an important role.As Bengali culture is so enriched, so fashion is a significant component of Bengali culture and national pride for many people. Approximately 150 years of Bengali fashion tell us a fascinating tale of reform, resistance, revolution, and, in the end, reorientation. Before the 1850s-Pre-colonial Era: In that time, Bengali women were only seen wearing one piece of clothes that was wrapped around their bodies.Also, Bengali men wore dungarees and pants with no upper body garment. 1870s-The beginning of Brahmika: Due to the earlier method of draping the saree without a blouse seemed indecent. So, Bengali women began wearing the sari with a blouse,undershirt(jama) and petticoat(Shaya). This style of sari attire, known as Brahmika Sari.Rabindranath's sister-in-la...

PC gaming vs. Mobile gaming: Will Mobile take over PC?

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Gaming is one of the most pleasurable ways to spend time. Gaming has always been so popular among all ages of people. Gaming depends on your interests, budget, and preferences. Some prefer PC gaming over mobile gaming, and vice versa. If you ask some gamers about their interests, they will provide you with various reasons for liking one over the other. Let's discuss the key differences between PC and Mobile. Mobile Gaming: No matter what you have, like a very good computer or gaming console, we all end up playing some mobile games casually. We all use smartphones these days, and there are 3.5 billion smartphone users across the world as of last year. So, it’s easy for us to download a game and play on the go. The accessibility of mobile gaming is its main benefit. Availability: Mobile games are right at your fingertips. We get tired of waiting to arrive at our destination by bus or car. If we have video games downloaded on our mobile devices, then we can easily play them and pass t...

Football – A Global Sport

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    Millions of people are now enjoying football match nowadays which is also known as soccer in some regions. Football has won the hearts of millions of people across the whole world, from amateur leagues to professional clubs almost everyone is watching football. This blog will walk you through the origins of football, how it has changed over time, and where it is today.   History of football   Ancient civilizations including China, Greece, and Rome are the places where first time football was first introduced to the whole world. These cultures have a game where players kicked a ball around a field. But in the modern football games(soccer) as we know it today got its beginnings in England in the 19th century. The Football Association in England set up the rules and regulations of football in 1863, and the sport quickly gained the popularity. Nowadays football has become an entertaining thing for us and almost are watching football.     ...