Deshi First

Deshi First

A walk down 'pop' lane

How does one define culture, and essentially 'pop culture'? Never mind the academicians as there is no true consensus.

6y ago

The great fish debate: to fry or not before cooking it!

It was the usual hangout. And of course a heated debate began out of the blue. The topic of discussion – is fish tastier when fried

6y ago

Surviving the test of time: Of shops and legacies

Long before he became a 'darwan' at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, he used to work as an apprentice under one Muslim Miah,

6y ago

Once upon a time

Over the decades, children's fairy tales and stories have evolved significantly. From Hans Christian Anderson's classics to the Grimm's

6y ago

Thakurma's stories: Bengali lit for children

The origin and development of Bengali literature for children can be dated back to the times when colonial modernity began to

6y ago

Stitched in time: The saga of Nakshi Kantha

The Europeans may have lauded masterpieces of tapestry, but the iconic 'Nakshi Kantha' is a canvas indigenous to Bengal that holds a

6y ago

Zero chemicals; hero toiletries!

You get up in the morning, brush your teeth, and gargle with your mouth wash, all the while thinking about the lunch meeting and

6y ago

The Pratapaditya Trail / Finding Bangladesh

In this short article, I humbly attempt to engage the readers and equip them with some facts about olden Bangladesh that once were

6y ago

Explaining community supported agriculture

Who does not want a piece of unadulterated farm-fresh produce served right on the table? Today, due to increased awareness

6y ago

Finding Bangladesh

In this short article, I humbly attempt to engage the readers and equip them with some facts about olden Bangladesh that once were

6y ago

Zero chemicals; hero toiletries!

You get up in the morning, brush your teeth, and gargle with your mouth wash, all the while thinking about the lunch meeting and

6y ago

Stitched in time: The saga of Nakshi Kantha

The Europeans may have lauded masterpieces of tapestry, but the iconic 'Nakshi Kantha' is a canvas indigenous to Bengal that holds a

6y ago

Thakurma's stories: Bengali lit for children

The origin and development of Bengali literature for children can be dated back to the times when colonial modernity began to

6y ago

Once upon a time

Over the decades, children's fairy tales and stories have evolved significantly. From Hans Christian Anderson's classics to the Grimm's

6y ago

Surviving the test of time: Of shops and legacies

Long before he became a 'darwan' at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, he used to work as an apprentice under one Muslim Miah,

6y ago

The great fish debate: to fry or not before cooking it!

It was the usual hangout. And of course a heated debate began out of the blue. The topic of discussion – is fish tastier when fried

6y ago

A walk down 'pop' lane

How does one define culture, and essentially 'pop culture'? Never mind the academicians as there is no true consensus.

6y ago

Truly Bangladesh

Our identity is our truth. But the search for one's identity is anything but easy. It's because identity itself is not as straightforward a

6y ago