tmag volume 2 issue 16

Dhaka Tribune Thursday, August 21, 2014 Volume 2, Issue 16Dhaka Tribune Thursday, August 21, 2014 Volume 2, Issue 16

sweet NostalgiaHOT TOPIC

TMAG Th u rsDAY, AuGusT 21 , 2014

Craving CanDY

Model Tanjia Zaman MethelaPhoto Syed Wasim Nirjon Make up Sohail Amirart Direction Natasha, Baizid and Saudia

About the cover

A weekly production ofDhakaTribune

EditorZafar Sobhan

Executive EditorShahriar Karim

Managing EditorJahangir Hyder

Magazine EditorSabrina Fatma Ahmad

Asst Magazine EditorNatasha Rahman

TMAG TeamTahsin MominFuad M HossainSaudia AfrinBaizid Haque JoarderRad ShararRaisa Rahim

ContributorsShah NahianKyoko BhuiyanN Anita AmreenASM FoysalRafid Ahnaf

GraphicsMohammed Mahbub AlamTahsin Momin

Colour SpecialistShekhar MondalKazi Syras Al Mahmood

ProductionMasum Billah

AdvertisingShahidan Khurshed

CirculationWahid MuradEmail: [email protected] Website: www.dhakatribune.com

More inside

Picks of the week2 room of the week Armin Musa3 Doodle of the week Misha10 Spotlight Susheela Raman10 The goodsheet I want candy11 app of the week StumbleUpon

Your world5 Car Doing it JDM style9 Fiction Letting faith do the work9 non-fiction The queen of all ages9 Comic book From hell9 Book Only time will tell

reAl life3 Event Tweets6 Hot topic Sweet nostalgia12 Listology Sweet

Fashion4 Beauty check Beet it!4 Wardrobe check Perry-licious

tMAG sAYs2 Funk up your room Be Candid2 FYi Type II horror10 Playlist Sweet melodies11 game review Candy Crush11 Movie review In a better world

horoscoPes5 Your forecast

Dear readers,

Do you remember the times when you would wait for the ice cream man to come around with your favourite lollies and ice cream cones? This week,on hot topic(pg6&7) we are walking down a lane so sweet that is sure to make you miss those good ol’ days!

We also have a very special interview with an “icecream wala” Hai Mia talking ice- cream! Want to find out where some of the best candy stores around the world are? Turn to Teenarama(pg12) to check those places out and also try our quiz to find out which candy makes you YOU! Please do let us know how we are doing at [email protected] or log on to our Facebook page and get daily updates!

Cheers,From the TMAG desk

editor’s noteIf it’s not public, it’s not a relationship

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INTERVIEW

be cAndid!TMAG’s Room of

the week!

nAMeArMin MusA

AreAGulshAn 2

Kheya Mezba

This divinely decorated shelf has been creatively used for both books and

cosmetics. The lights around the baby pink

curtains that drape the walls look artistic. The

golden lamp in the corner adds more glam to the

room.

DIY

The love for ice cream seems to in-crease by scoopfuls with each coming day and the scream for it is still heard, whether it’s for Club gelato or an ice cream van outside any school in the country. Besides having several fancy ice cream parlours in the city, the lust continues, however, we always tend to look back at the days when we’d wait patiently for the ice cream man to cycle his way to our doors. in the memory of that very scenerio, TMag has had a short and sweet chat with an “ice-cream wala,” Hai mia.

What’s new in your van?Premium ice-cream; every child’s fa-vourite, even their guardians. The most popular is the Black Forest. Each small cup costing Tk50.

Which ones are popular by demand?Popular by demand is the “Premium ice cream,” but there’s also “igloo Choco Bar” and “Shell & Core” that still remains much loved.

Which ones are your favourites?With a giggle he said: “i am too old for ice-creams, but i do like ‘cup ice-cream’ and ‘lolly.’

Any memories down the lane?Many; watching children nag their mothers for ice-cream, losing count of their coins while paying for the ice-cream are memories i make everyday. However, there was this one time when a little boy came to my van and asked me for the “aladdin” ice cream.

Yes, we all can’t build a Willy Wonka world in our bedrooms or dare to dream of an ever flowing chocolate fountain (sigh!). But fret not; TMAG’s here to help you take your first step into decking up your plain walls to a sweet little treat

Candy curtains Before you throw those colourful wrappers away, hold it right there! These shiny packets can make for an awesome curtain in your room. Twist and fold the wrappers into the shape of a bow, then punch tiny holes into them using safety pins. Thread them using strings of various colours and hang them in a corner on wall hooks. Direct a spotlight toward the candy curtains and voila, your very own vanity corner. Wrapper wall decor There’s no need to make trips to expensive decor stores, when you have what you need in your store room

(hopefully). Wrap pen/mug boxes in big chocolate bar wrappers. get some wall adhesive and stick the backs of these boxes to the wall in either a zigzag pattern or any pattern that floats your boat.

Striped wall candyWaking up to a striped candy wall can be a real treat for the eyes. Pick out pastels, bright hues and paint one corner of your room in stripes. You could either pick one popping colour and one pastel shade, or, many different hues and make a multi-coloured pattern on your wall!

Natasha RahmaN

bigstocK

Did you know that, centuries ago, ice cream was known as the “food of gods” and was solely served at “elite” feasts? It was during the late 1800s that common folks got the taste of this palate-pleasing delight

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i dived my hand inside the van as i kept wondering what it could mean. Being impatient, the boy swiped my hand off the van to put his own in and took out the “Shell & Core” ice cream. i laughed. That boy reminded me of my child-hood when we used to have pet names for ice creams since we couldn’t read the label. Raisa Rahim

whAt’s in hAi MiA’s vAn?


SCHOOLOgISTICS 3tmag

EVENT

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If you are a classroom doodler, email your doodle to [email protected] and see it in our weekly!

With the aim of improving tertiary education quality through social sci-entific research, Centre for Social Sci-ence research (CSSr), independent University Bangladesh (iUB) is going to inaugurate a three-day conference titled “identity in the globalised world: dimensions, transformations and chal-lenges” from august 23- 25. Through this conference CSSr wants to get a holistic view on the recent social, political and cultural identities created by globalisation.

Willem van Schendel will grace the event as the key note speaker. On the other hand, the conference will be filled with discussions, reflections and analyses. The conference will address the issue of identity from a different perspective; exploring areas such as sociology, communication and media studies, gender studies, international relations, urban studies, and political science in the context of globalisation.

CSSr is an independent research centre established as a part of the School of Liberal arts and Social Science (SLaSS) at iUB aspires to become a hub of knowledge on contemporary socio-economic and cultural issues of Bangladesh and south asia. CSSr provides innovative learning opportunities with the motto of “investing in knowledge produc-tion” not only for the faculty members but also undergraduate and graduate students.

CSSr has plans to build an alliance with reputed national and interna-tional universities along with inter-nationally acclaimed social research institutions. also the centre has been awarded as a sub-project under the World Bank funded Higher Education Quality Enhanced Project.

Guide of panelsAugust 23Theme: Culture and identitySession 112 – 1:30pmPanel: Construction of identity in film,History, war and mediaSexuality, gender and identity Session 22:20 - 3:45pmPanel: Postcolonialism, Bangladesh and identitySpace, time and identityMigration, national memory and identity

Session 34:05 – 5:30pmPanel: Empowerment and womenLanguages, education and develop-ment Power and rural society

August 24Theme: Population, environment and development

Session 411:35 -1pmPanel:Environment, climate change and sustainability globalisation, technology and human relationship

Session 51:50 – 3:15pmPanel globalisation and language globalisation, education and English language

Session 63:35 - 5pmPanel globalisation and BangladeshiCT and social media in Bangladesh

August 25Theme: globalisation and social institution

Session 79:50 – 11:15amPanel globalisation and trans-culture be-longing/identityglobalisation and culture

Session 8 11:35am – 1pmpanel globalisation: private and public spheresFilm: representation, Spectatorship and Distribution

Session 91:50 – 3:15pmPanel: Political process and institution of Bangladesh

School Survival

identitY in the GlobAlised world: diMensions, trAnsforMAtions And chAllenGes

MishA this PolYchroMAtic PAintinG of A woMAn brinGs out the Mere thouGhts of her siMPlistic Mind

the ciMA heAdstArt“It creates a better prospect in the job market to hold a professional qualification from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) rather than doing an MBA” - this is the opinion of Kashfi Saber, Finance Consultant of ICDDR’B, who speaks very highly of CIMA qualifications

Kashfi Saber graduated in Finance and accounting from University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. after completing her graduation with honours, she opted for CiMa for a professional degree rather than doing an MBa to get a prestigious job position.

Kashfi shares her opinions on the present global job market and its demands in an interview. She completed her CiMa in 2009, however, CiMa started their journey in Bangladesh in 2010, which poses the question how she learned about CiMa in the first place. She replied, “i heard about CiMa at my university while i was staying at UK, and after completing my graduation, i decided to get a CiMa degree seeing its global standard and demand in the job market.” She also mentioned, “a CiMa qualification makes you work more practically in a different atmosphere to sort out policies and move forward. it makes someone able to take part in decision making and bring about future prospects. CiMa provides fundamental knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, management and planning.”

Kashfi was born in 1980 in Dhaka and completed her O and a levels from Scholastica. after completing her graduation, she worked for several companies like KaFCO and British american Tobacco, and on 2009 she qualified for CgMa, even being enlisted as a CiMa member on that year. She also joined iCDDr’B as a finance consultant on 2014.

Kashfi shares her experience about how a CiMa qualification helped her in professional life, “CiMa helped me to be at my current position. This degree is accepted worldwide due to its special attributes, and being a CiMa member makes me feel very proud. it has given me a unique prestige and global identity”

Kashfi believes that in order to build a brighter future, students have to be exceptionally qualified and skillful; they should be eager to work under pres-sure and work-driven. CiMa qualifica-tions have a global acceptance that can enrich a holder with high accom-plishments, so they get a head start in the earlier stages of their career.

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cAreer fest

Event tweet

UiU Hr Forum; affiliated with UiU Career Counseling Center (UiU CCC) is going to organise a day long career fest on august 23. in this event, head of Hr depart-ments from several renowned organisation’s will share their knowledge regarding impor-tant issues. This information is intended to help participants to make the right decisions about their careers.

To Join: register Booth: Campus 1 and Campus 2Fee: 100/- (For UiU Student) 200/- for others


fASHION fACe-Off4 tmagBeauty Check

Wardrobe Check

If you had to choose a celeb who can pull off a candy themed outfit and look “out of this world”, whom would you pick? If you have seen the music video of “California gurls,” it HAS to be Katy Perry hands down

PerrY-licious

Beetroot is notorious for being that one vegetable that we love to hate. right when you thought there’s no liking this stained fruit, TMag finds a delicious way to make it part of your daily beauty routine. if you’re still smacking your lips in distaste, wait till you see how beets can be transformed into a natural cheek and lip tint, one that is subtle and light, yet has the lasting power of higher grade tints. This mix takes around 10 minutes to whip up using simple ingredients you can find around the house. You’ll need:• Small container with a lid• Old used lip balm • an eyedropper• One large red beet-kissed• a juicer or blender• Strainer• Lemon juice• gloves • an apron or an old t-shirt

DirectionsWash the beet and cut off the top and the dangly roots. Chop it up and dump the pieces into your blender with a little bit of water. allow the chopped pieces to be broken down into smaller pieces but prevent it from turning slushy. Just blend till you have tiny pieces. Turn off your blender and carefully reach into the juicer. Put the mixture in a strainer and set it over a bowl to allow the juice to drip. Use your hands to squeeze out the extra juices. Use a dropper to put two drops of lemon juice in the container. Lastly, use the same dropper to transfer the juice from the bowl to your empty container and voila! You have your very own tints ready!

Store your mix in the refrigerator. it should be okay for up to two weeks or as long as it smells good. if you notice the mixture settling, don’t worry as this is expected. as long as your mixture smells okay you are good to go!

N aNita amReeN

A guide to making your own lip stain that is natural and won’t drain your pocket money

beet it!Look of the week

bold & beAutiful

beAutiful is beinG bold, And soMetiMes edGY. this GorGeous lAdY is weArinG her hAir short And MessY which looks suPer trendY with her electric blue outfit And sPArklinG silver shoes. low on Accessories, this look is siMPle Yet verY GlAM on the edGY side

Model Otushi Jowarder

PhotoHomayra Adiba

WardrobeVIBGYOR by Chandni

The 29 year old singing sensation has made headlines in the fashion world, thanks to her oh-so-gorgeous and daring outfits. One can’t help but be

stunned by Perry’s fashion statement and wonder what crazy outfit she might don next and still manage to look amazing.

Katy Perry has been a fashion idol to many teenagers and these are just some of her outfits you can find inspiration from. Of course, keeping

our social values in mind, you might not want to portray a look as strong as hers. Baizid haque JoaRdeR

A sequinned mini dress with flaming candy colours and a zip up front like this with solid coloured pants would never fail to amaze onlookers.

Colourful, loud and fun but make sure you save this one for Halloween.

Team an apple green romper like this with trousers of your choice.

Hot pink striped top is the signature of fun and youth, perfect for any pop princess.


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ArieS (MAr 21-Apr 19) The urge to socialise will be strong this week, which is great!

However, always remember to think before you speak.

TAuruS (Apr 20-MAY 20) if you’ve been trying to summon enough courage to ask for

something you deserve, this is definitely the day to go for it.

GeMini (MAY 21-Jun 20) This is a good week to share all those feelings you’ve had bottled

up for so long. Just make sure the person you’re sharing this with is not the first person you find.

CAnCer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Emotions will run at an all time high this week, if you believe

someone has wronged you recently. if you feel the need to speak your mind, do so.

leo (Jul 23-AuG 22)Pick your battles wisely. You might feel the need to go into

war for everything you hear today, but it’ll be much wiser if you opt to find peace.

VirGo (AuG 23- Sep 22) Comments and advices about a project might infuriate you, but

don’t just jump to conclusions just yet. it’ll be beneficial if you choose to listen.

librA (Sep 23- oCT 22)You might have woken up on the wrong side of the bed, but using

this time to spend the day with yourself might prove to be a lot more fun than you’ve initially realised.

SCorpio (oCT 23-noV 21) Communication could prove to be one sided this week. if you feel the

need to vent, choose a journal instead of barging into someone else’s conversation.

SAGiTTAriuS (noV 22-DeC 21) You might not be able to keep your cool if your needs aren’t

getting met. Emotions might run very high, so make sure to not make any hard and fast decisions.

CApriCorn (DeC 22-JAn19)Chances of miscommunication are at an all time high. Before you

end up erupting on anyone, are you sure you’re conveying your needs properly?

AquAriuS (JAn 20-Feb 18) The need for sharing emotions are rare for you, but this week

is good for that. as long as it’s not a one sided conversation, you’re all good.

piSCeS (Feb 19-MAr20) While you might be in the mood to help anyone who asks for

it, it’s probably wise to not commit to anything. it’s very likely that you’ll change your mind.

HOROSCOPE

What is “Hellaflush?” What is “Stance?” These are two terms that have been used and heard in the car scene all around the globe for the past few years. Hellaflush simply means the wheels are flushed on to the vehicle’s fender using only the correct camber, offset and height. Stance on the other hand refers to an aggressive fitment on a vehicle with adequate ride height but it does not necessarily have to be “hellaflush.” Essentially, both of these terms are heavily used in the wheels fitment that everyone is so accustomed to seeing on the internet.

But Hellaflush has certainly be-come a trend in the car scene which origins from northern California. Wheel fitment has been overhauled radically with “hellaflush” take over and inspiring many automotive enthusiasts to run wheel sizes larger than what is originally recommended on their vehicles. it’s quite hard to see these “hellaflush” vehicles on the road here in Bangladesh but if you do come across one, you’ll notice the wheels are cambered (normally at a slanted position) with wider wheels. There were phases of “hellaflush,” it started with having larger wheels than what is recommended for the car and then went to how low can you drop your vehicle. Hellaflush however, in the recent times is being promoted as “Slammed Society.” The term slammed on its own means dropping the vehicle to the lowest point possible. aggressive wheel fit-ment on a slammed vehicle might not sound like a good idea to begin with, but many car enthusiasts still opt to take this risk to become part of the rapidly growing trend.

apart from “Hellaflush,” we also have the term stance. Stance in general is another word for Hellaflush since it also involves dealing with ag-gressive wheel fitment. One popular blog site dedicated particularly to the stance scene is Stance:nation. it focuses primarily how low the vehicle sits and on the wheel fitment. Over the years, the stance scene has gotten heavier. Every year, more car owners have pushed their vehicles to the limit with aggressive wheels and driving extremely low. Most own-ers around the globe achieve a true JDM hellaflush look by getting a set of oversize rims, height adjustable coilovers, aggressive lighting such as golden yellow HiD headlights and some funny JDM decals.

One country in particular that pushes the stance game to a whole new level is Japan. in Japan, there are many vehicles that have received custom body works on the quarter panels and front fenders just to run ridiculously wide fitment all around. and the funny thing is, most of these vehicles are riding static without any assistance of air suspension. it is in-triguing to see this but the Japanese culture has definitely set the standard in the stance game. it is extremely hard for the majority of us here to get on that same level but we are definitely catching up.

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doinG it JdM stYle

Car Talk

It’s just unsparing. Japan never impedes; if you’re truly into cars, your exposure to them will never cease and specially those peculiar terms they use


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Sweet NostalgiaThere’s something about taste and memory. Some flavours you never forget, and just thinking about them makes you happy. This week, the TMAG looks back at happy memories associated with sweet treats from bygone days, and invites you to join in this reverie

Tahsin Momin's Eclair ecstasyOne of the best things i have ever experienced while growing up was Cadbury Eclairs. Every time i saw that

gold and purple wrapper, i knew i had to have one. There was this almost immediate craving for it. and the urge was so strong that it’s not even funny. it tasted so delicious, juicy and chewy.

Every time i popped one in my mouth, it moved around, almost like a boat floating in a quiet sea. The chewy part would always stick to my teeth. The sweetness of the whole thing would melt though my oesophagus. The taste, the smell was simply irresistible.

Natasha's sweet sentimentsi remember the times when i would rush back from school every Thursday, finish my homework and wait for my Mom to give me that one little bar of Mimi chocolate. The orange burst of flavours from the chocolate was such a delight that i would take my sweet time to unwrap it and slowly, slowly savour each bite. i would secretly eat one corner of the Mimi chocolates

stored in the fridge to make sure my mother wouldn’t find out. One day, i came back from school and couldn’t find my mother. i cried and cried, and kept screaming “Mimi!” “Mimi!” Everyone thought it was the chocolate i was looking for but in fact it was my Mom i needed. From then onwards, she became Mimi to me.

Raisa's sugary obsessionsi now suffer from caries in my teeth but don’t regret sneaking out of my bed at night when i was younger, opening the freezer when everyone was asleep, and stealing candy. My favourite was Kinder Joy and i remember having a collection of all the characters from the “Bug’s life” few of which, the villains, i exchanged with my younger brother.

That reminds me of my obsession with candy floss; oh the goodness of it! One good memory takes me back to the day when this man came to our area with a whole bunch of candy floss, which you’d get only if you won this mobile bingo-type game he had brought with him, and of course, you had to pay to play. My brother and i kept the man at our door almost the whole day and broke into tears every time he’d try to leave.


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Sweet Nostalgia

Fuad loves sweets the rest

of us haven't tried...

Sour punki always had a thing for cola-

flavoured candy and that’s what i

went for. The first time i tried it, i

opened the pack to find long thin

strips, like Twizzlers, covered in

sugar. Putting one in my mouth, i

realised that i had tasted nothing

like this before. Sweet and sour at

the same time, it had a distinct cola

flavour. i loved it, so i stuffed my mouth

with three more and i kid you not,

i was in candy heaven. So the next

day, i went and bought myself

10 packs of Sour Punk, two of

each flavour and binged on them.

although i satiated my craving for

candy, my stomach craved meds,

but that’s no reason to stop, is it?

Crazy Dips

a foot was stuck in my mouth

and it tasted like strawberries. My

friend introduced this to me and

the experience was amazing. a

foot-shaped lollipop and a pouch of

candy called “pop rocks,” and voila

you get Crazy Dips. The pop rocks

act as a dip and come in several

flavours. What made this unique, in

my opinion, was that after you dip

the lolly and put it into your mouth,

the candy literally pops. They were

very rare to come across

however, and when they did, i made

sure i had some. i remember how

i would just giggle every time the

candy popped or would just leave

my mouth open to hear the popping

noises.

Baizid had a childhood sweeter

than Willy Wonka's

i swear it feels as if it was only

yesterday when i spent the afternoon

playing with all the other kids from

the neighbourhood. The moment we

would hear the Maghrib a’zaan, we’d

return home with a heavy heart but i

knew that if i was obedient enough,

ammu would take out the bag of

candies (it’s still a mystery where

she’d keep it, away from my reach)

and reward me. The days on which

i’d get a “Kopiko,” i would run off to

the kitchen, pour some water into my

teddy-bear mug (i still have my tea

in it) and heat it in the microwave.

i would bite the candy into half,

devouring one part and dissolving the

other in the water and indulge in the

cup of “kopi” i’d made, thinking, “i’m

a grown up now!”

My older brother, who happens

to be 10 years older, would

regularly spend what was left of his

conveyance money on Spout gum or

a Love Candy (lozenge) and i would

love him for that.

i used to feast on that a tad bit

differently than everyone else. i’d bite

a corner of the heavenly cube after

opening the pack, apply the gel on

my teeth (as if i was brushing with it)

and then chew it until my jaws would

hurt and it was tasteless.

Just as the last bell of the

school rang, we would run out to

the “waiting lines” after our class

teachers. Lo and behold, i would find

abbu there, already waiting for me

so that i wouldn’t have to wait in the

heat. i would ask him to buy me ice

cream at times and he would never

say no. There was an ice cream that

isn’t available now, igloo Clown. The

shape of which as you have already

guessed, was the face of a clown. But

the best part was still the “nose,” a

round ball of gum which i’d chew and

blow bubbles with afterwards.

A vanillasurprise

When my cousins and i would run around, playing

in the garden, we would eagerly wait for the “ice-

cream man” to ring the bell on his ice-cream van.

The sound of the bell was music to our ears! We’d

run to the gates and shout out for our favourite ice

cream, he would take out our favourite Shell & Core!

The thick strawberry coating on the outside and the

mush vanilla on the inside was a joy after the long

tiring garden games we would play.

Nadia RahmaN

Cadbury Eclairs

Mimi chocolate

Kinder Joy

kopiko & love candy

TMAG’s favouRite

Shell & core


Why is debate important for a person?The process of debate offers profound and lasting benefits for individuals, societies and the global community as a whole. With its emphasis on critical thinking, effective communication, independent research and teamwork, debate teaches skills that serve individuals well in schools, workplaces, political life and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens of democratic societies. Once students have learned how to debate, they are better able to critically examine the pronouncements of their political representatives and make informed judgments about crucial issues.

is there a particular age for practising debate?Debate is ageless but it demands critical and logical thinking. People from every age group can be rational with their intellectual thinking, and that’s what a debater needs. it is wrong to think that only young people can debate better than the older folks. a debate is just about thinking logically and delivering the argument in an organised manner. He/she delivers his/her speech based on this knowledge and logic. and i believe people who love to play with

words and logic can become debaters at anytime, anywhere.

What are the qualities needed to become a good debater?a good debater has to think critically. He/she has to be concerned and updated regarding the issues around him/her as well as logical, reasonable, and persuasive. in addition, a good debater also has to be patient, an active listener, smart and intellectual while arguing about any matter. Most importantly he/she should remember to be very well-mannered when articulating on any subject.

Your observation regarding the current debaters in bangladesh?Bangladeshi debaters from schools, colleges and universities are regularly participating in international debating competitions. and some have even achieved much in these tournaments. Presently, debaters are smart, hardworking and experienced enough to do well in the international arena.

Are the debating societies in bangladesh doing their jobs perfectly? apart from training debaters and

arranging tournaments regularly, Debating societies in Bangladesh are doing their job almost flawlessly.

How many times did iuTDS organise this competition so far? How successful was it among students?Following the successful BD Open in 2007 (first tournament in Bangladesh where a foreign adjudicator was invited), iUT nationals in 2009 which was one of the biggest tournaments of that time, iUTDS had successfully landed iUT iv 2010 and iUT iv 2012. We had also arranged “iUT Professional 1.0” in 2013 which is a new brand from iUT. For a verbal warrior, nothing is more exciting than the promise of a tournament where debaters from every corner of the country throng for the title of national champion. The excitement is of such magnitude that it stops your heart; for there is nothing like surpassing others in terms of logic. Every single debater and adjudicator enjoyed the tournament for the first time in their lives, thanks to iUT ivs.

The preceding ivs were up to mark since both tournaments saw international participants, debaters and adjudicators alike. Hopefully this year, iUT iv 2014 will break all previous

records with lots of exciting features and surprises.

Do you think competitions like these will help create intellectual young hubs for bangladesh in the future?The main objective of an inter-university debating competition is to offer a platform for the debaters to experience the best debating trends along with quality adjudication.

in these competitions the most creative among young debaters and adjudicators participate, to win a rhetoric battle regarding the burning issues around the world. Through this, these people express their critical and intellectual thoughts on the social policies, international issues and what not. This in turn makes debaters aware of the current state of our country and that too based on their judgments.

Tell me about iuTDS’s future plans? How many members does it right now?We plan for iUTDS to reach a landmark, in terms of participation in national and international debating tournaments, while representing iUT and Bangladesh. Currently, there are 35 active members as a whole in iUTDS.n

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deAr AdJudicAtorIslamic University of Technology Debating Society (IUTDS) vowed to assemble rationality, concern and intellectuality within each and every individual with the motto “Debating for knowledge dissemination.” On that regard, Rifad hossain, the president of IUTDS, has a conversation with Saudia Afrin on the contemporary debate-culture in Bangladesh

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“Only Time Will Tell” is the first book from Jeffery archer’s bestselling “Clifton” series. archer is an English author and a former politician whose political luck never favoured him. a financial scandal left him bankrupt but he quickly recovered from the bankruptcy after selling his bestselling novels.

The books are based on the

protagonist Harry Clifton’s life and the generations after him. The story begins in 1920 when World War ii was about to break out. Harry, a boy from a poor family in Bristol, won a scholarship to an exclusive boy’s school. He never dreamt of going to such a school as his only ambition was to work in the docks, just like his father and uncle. But little did the poor child know that he’s no ordinary boy! after going to that school his life began to change. He met new people but was unaware of their actual significance in his life. His life turned upside down and everything he had known about himself and his family turns out to be a lie. To make his life even more miserable, he fell in love with the wrong person. Does Harry find happiness or does he remain stuck in his own misery? Have a read and find out.

The best thing about this book is that its divided into several parts and each character narrates the story from their own perspectives. Full of twists and mysteries, the book is sure to please any reader.

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froM hellWouldn’t it be really cool to figure out who Jack the ripper was after all these years?

Jack the ripper was an unidentified serial killer from the 1880s around the Whitechapel district of London. The known murders committed by the ripper typically involved female sex workers who lived and worked in the slums of London. The ripper slit their throats before slicing them open and removing their internal organs. Judging from his victims, the evidence gave investigators an impression that Jack the ripper also had anatomical and surgical knowledge.

On October 15th 1888, the killer contacted the English media outlets and Scotland Yard, the territorial police force responsible for policing most of London, through a letter titled “From Hell.”

While we might never find out who Jack the ripper was in real life, writer alan Moore and artist Eddie Campbell can still put your mind at ease by taking you on a fictional ride about who might’ve been the serial killer.

Originally published as a comic book

series from 1989 to 1996, the stories were later compiled as a graphic novel in 1999 also titled “From Hell.”

if you’re a fan of graphic novels, needless to say, the art has become a feast for the eyes with each passing year. From Hell, however, might not meet the mark with its stark black and white scratchy pen-work. The style can be considered an acquired taste at best. Still, where the novel lacks with the art, it makes up for it with its storyline.

From Hell delivers a very solid story and leaves a very lasting appeal. if you’re a fan of dark stories, this graphic novel is a must read. The novel was also loosely adapted into a film starring Johnny Depp and Heather graham. shah NahiaN

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The sky seemed to be unstable. The sun rose up and then went down again; this rotation took place several times. i was sitting under the shade of the tree, still debating over whether i should go on the high rope stunt or not. i looked up at the sky where i saw two poles standing alone. They were very tall and the rope connecting them seemed to be like a thread. i was surely scared of heights, but what frightened me more was the thought of getting stuck up there. What if my feet froze and my brain refused to direct my body to carry out the next step?

That was when Shawn came up to me. He knew i was scared; i am

sure everyone knew i was scared. This stunt required anchors, of which four people had to act. They would be the one holding the other side of the rope i was attached to, so that i don’t fall down. Shawn told me how he would act as one of my anchors and said that nothing would go wrong. He promised. i closed my eyes and told myself that i could do this. as cliched as it sounds, it was a “now or never” moment. i put on my helmet and walked towards the pole. Soon enough i was at the top. i started walking on the rope, confident and reassured. i knew i would not fall down because i had faith in Shawn.

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fictionthe Queen of All AGesSitting under an oak tree in the park, Elizabeth received news that she would become Queen of England, due to the death of her sister Queen Mary. Upon hearing the news she said in Latin “a dominum factum est illud, et est mirabile in oculis notris,” which is quoted from 118th Psalm’s 23rd line. it translates to, “it is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.” Her royal Highness Queen Elizabeth i was born on September 7th, 1533. She was the only surviving child of King Henry viii and anne Boleyn. She was even known by many different names, such as The virgin Queen, Queen gloriana and good Queen Bess. Queen Elizabeth i had an excellent education as a child and was therefore fluent in six languages, making her one of the most educated women of her time. When she began to rule in 1558, England was in poverty and had been torn apart by arguments about religion between the protestants and the catholics. She stopped the war, and helped create the Church of England. She also encouraged the arts and had let Shakespeare, Spenser and Marlowe create poetry and drama while composers such as Byrd and Tallis worked in Elizabeth’s court. She

chose wise men as her advisers, but made sure that she was indeed the one in charge. When the Spanish invaded England to overthrow the Queen and restore Catholicism, she said, “i know i have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but i have the heart and stomach of a king - and of a King of England too.” Some say that Queen Elizabeth’s 45 year reign was a golden age of English history. By the time she died on March 24th, 1603, England was considered to be one of the most powerful countries in the world. kyoko BhuiyaN

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1. Sweet like Chocolate Shanks & Bigfoot

2. Sugar Wanderhouse

3. ladoo shop Youtube Parody

4. Candyman Christina Aguilera

5. Candy Mandy Moore

6. peaches and Cream John Butler Trio

7. popsicle New Kids on the Block

8. i want candy Bow Wow Wow

9. Sugar (Gimme Some) Trick Daddy feat. Ludacris

10. Sweets for my sweet CJ Lewis

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C [C] b Ci know a girl who’s tough but sweet[C] [C] b CShe’s so fine, she can’t be beat[C] [C] b Cgot everything that i desire[C] [C] b CSets the summer sun on fire

and continue that for the whole song.

Chorus:i want Candyi want Candy

Verse 2:Ought to see her with her hair hung downain’t no finer girl in townCandy’s just what the doctor orderedShe´s so sweet, she makes my mouth water

Chorus:i want Candyi want CandyOhhh, i want Candy, Ohhh

raman’s sixth album “Queen Between” may not top her earlier works, because the quality since her debut album “Salt rain” in 2001 has been consistently high. However “Queen Between” is an ambitious project of hers, being different from her prior works in terms of depth and songwriting. it is full of various artistic expressions and instrumentals. The album was produced with her partner and guitarist, Sam Millsan. There was also collaboration from Pakistan’s rizwan-Muazzam Qawwal, rajathani maestros Kutle Khan and nathoo Solanki. it goes without saying that her album brings many shades and offers one a roller-coaster like experience.

The first track “Sharabi” has a very different scale, which keeps shifting and is very rich in composition. it is melodious and has a nice ring to it. “Corn Maiden” has the stamp of Susheela all over it; the drum beats and the guitar strums are magnificent. “Sajana” is heart-wrenching; a gloomy song at its best, with the Lahori qawwals making it even more incredible.

all the other tracks of the album are free-flowing and have such soulful compositions that, all the songs together show how versatile raman’s voice is. “north Star” is another mesmerising track, and the title track “Queen Between” is wild! The singing by raman is top class and sounds enchanting despite the lyrics speaking of darkness.

With her latest album, Susheela has taken the music world by storm, making it obvious that her versatile voice has many levels, which she is still discovering. E ven years after debuting, she still sounds unique and is always growing.

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If anyone out there wants to be mesmerised with some great tunes and amazing folk songs, then Susheela Raman’s latest venture is the one. It’s an impressive new album, with the quality of being hailed as the artist’s best work till date


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From the action-packed saga DragonBall Z to the much loved and adored Pokemon, anime has now become a way of life. Besides sushi, and godzilla, anime has become a cultural symbol for Japan. One such immensely popular one is Death note.

Death note is a psychological thriller anime directed by Tetsuro araki and animated by Madhouse, aired in Japan from the year 2006 till June 26, 2007, with its 37 episodes. The anime starts off by showing a godly realm, where a Shinigami (god of death) named ryuk accidentally drops a death note. The death note, around which the story later revolves, is picked up by Light Yagami, a high-school student. Yagami realises that the death note is no ordinary book and he soon goes through an emotional transition when he acknowledges what the book can do. However, the story takes a very interesting turn, when the world’s best detective, known simply by the letter “L” is appointed to solve the mysterious turn of events. although, the anime loses momentum after the 25th episode, overall it’s highly satisfying.

imdb has given Death note a 9/10. The opening theme song “The World,” by nightmare along with god like depictions of the main character sets the mood for this epic anime.

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We spend hours on the internet looking over mundane things that barely pique our interest. The internet is captivating, no doubt, but the hours we spend looking for things to entertain ourselves could be better spent elsewhere. So, to save the precious hours of your life or in some cases, add to it, the developers at StumbleUpon inc has come up with a rather interesting way to view the internet.

StumbleUpon is a content discovery app. Simply put, it looks up things on the internet based on your interests and puts it up in a neat category. it's easy enough to set up; create an account or sign in using Facebook or google+, select some things that interest you and wait for the app to do

its magic. You will be overwhelmed by what you discover or rather, the app discovers; starting from ancient history to the most recent technology. The app supplies you with a perfect mixture of photos, videos, articles, memes and even quotes! You can follow your friends or other people of interest, share your discoveries and make a list of the things that interest you or follow other's lists to find more content.

The possibilities are endless! You can simply look something up in a mere moment or if you want, you can spend hours surfing the depths of the app and all the content it provides. With StumbleUpon, you discover the best the web has to offer, but faster.

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SizeVaries from device to device

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Who doesn’t love candy? Just like lovers, candy too finds its match. it could either be the dark chocolate fantasies, or colourful pops of lozenges, or maybe lollipops and jelly candies! Launched by the developer King in 2012, Candy Crush Saga steps in with some sweet nothings for everybody.

as we kick start the game, we are welcomed by little sparkling candies laid out on a delicious game board; the orange lozenges, yellow lemon drops, blue lollipops and red jelly beans. The rules are simple, match three or more candies either horizontally or vertically on the

Director Susanne Bier, in her academy award winning film, brings to light how people who lack the feeling of empathy, look at others as nothing but mere objects. “in a Better World,” recognised as one of the best foreign films, works with characters who choose to act cruel, characters who act with empathy and characters who are posed with some moral choices.

Collaterally set in Denmark and africa, the story talks of two boys, Elias (Markus rygaard) and Christian (William Johnk nielsen)

and their fathers. The two boys meet at school. Elias, being the naive one, is bullied in school while Christian is always found defending him against the cruelty. Elias' dad, anton (Mikael Persbrandt), runs a free medical clinic, which is frequented by women viciously blistered by antagonist, Evans Muthini, the powerful local Big Man. On the other side, Christian's dad, Claus (Ulrich Thomsen), is despised by Christian after his mother's unfortunate death. about the plot; Elias and his father witness Lars (Kim Bodnia), an ill-tempered man, pushing around people who guiltlessly offended him. as anton steps in, Lars slaps him. anton later takes Elias to Lars' non-violent confrontation auto shop. Meanwhile, Christian devises a plan for the two to have their revenge on Lars. Much coincidently and soon, anton's clinic is visited by an emergency patient: Big Man.

There are two stories taking place sequentially in both Denmark and africa, which takes the audiences over an ever-indulging 119 minutes movie spree. This writer is certain that the film's noble intentions will appeal to you as much as it appealed to the academy voters.

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same line and they disappear. That’s it? Certainly not. Every level has a sweet purpose; some are easy peasy like winning points to reach a target number in a given number of seconds, others will just drive you nuts as you struggle to clear jellies and tackle chocolate blocks which bring your swiping candies to a standstill. These blocks spread like a chocolaty mess of evil on your game board crushing your chances at finishing the level. With only five sweet lives, you are bound to take your lives very seriously as every chance is a blessing. Well, that’s where your friends step in. Facebook friends can give you candy lives. Beware; too much of this sweet game and the competition nearing the end may make your friends wary of being so generous the next time, especially if you are nearing the level they are at.

Throwing some caution in the

air, this game has been played over 150 million times. in Time magazine, according to Eliana Dockterman, this game taps in on the “you always want what you can’t have” mantra! Once you run out, you end up waiting for 30 excruciatingly long minutes to get a life before you can start crushing those mean candies again!

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Do you remember the feeling when someone presented you with chocolates and candies when you were little, and how extremely magical it felt?

Even after all these years, a good candy store can bring out the inner child in all of us. Openly or secretly, if you still happen to be a “candyholic” in your teens, these candy stores around the world are a definite must on your travel bucket list

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the oldest sweet shoP, Yorkshire

as the name states, the Oldest Sweet shop is THE oldest sweet shop in England; which first opened in 1827. Walking into this store is like walking into a time machine, where you experience candyholism like they did in the old days.

PAPAbubble, tokYo

Papabubble is a candy store that can be found in various cities around the world including, Barcelona, amsterdam, new York, Seoul and Taipei. You can walk into the store, watch the candy being made and best of all, dig into all kinds of free samples. The Tokyo branch is especially great because of the wacky Japanese candy designs, including candy sushi and giant caramel toothbrushes.

chutter’s, littleton, new hAMPshire, usA

Chutter’s has the longest candy counter in the world. Stretching at 112 feet, which is the entire length of the store, you’d be a fool to miss out on the sugary goodness if you’re in the neighbourhood.

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Jelly bean factory is not just a factory for making jelly beans, but features something called the Jelly Bean University. Here, students can learn about making jelly beans, take a try at creating concoctions and for those who survive the course, graduate with a degree in “beanology.” apart from the wacky course, the Jelly Bean Factory also offers free 40-minute tours, an enormous candy store and a cafe where you can order, among other items, a jelly bean shaped pizza.

cAndYlicious, dubAi

The closest thing to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory in real life is Candylicious, the biggest candy store in the world. The store is as big as 10,000 sq ft and features a lollipop tree, a Candylicious aeroplane kids can ride and a classic soda fountain inside the store.

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which cAndY Are You?

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QuiZ now!

Mostly as are Bubblegum

Mostly Bs are Twizzlers

Mostly Cs nerds

Mostly Ds reeses Peanut Butter Cups

What’s your favourite colour?a. Pink or blueB. OrangeC. red D. all the colours of the rainbow

What’s your idea of an ideal date?a. Movie at a theatreB. going to a party togetherC. going to an amusement parkD. a walk on the beach

Which of these fits your personality the most?a. Wacky and a ton of funB. Loud and funnyC. Super nice and makes friends

easily D. Outgoing and loves to be the

centre of attention

What dress would you be most likely to wear to homecoming or prom?a. a slinky pink dressB. a simple black dressC. inky blue satin dress D. a colourful dress, or a something

that really stands out

Which guy sounds most appealing?a. The funny and super cute class

clownB. Super hot, popular, bad boyC. any guy but one of those preppy

or jock types. Ugh. D. Dark-haired, cute and really nice

You’re having a girl’s night out. What movies do you pick out for it?a. Mean girls, She’s The Man and

CluelessB. american Pie, Sorority Boys, and

White ChicksC. Bridget Jones Diary and The

grudge D. The notebook, grease and Love

actually Your favorite fruity flavour isa. CherryB. Eh. Chocolate’s better.C. Strawberry D. Watermelon

What’s your body type?a. Slightly shorter than averageB. TinyC. average/athleticD. Tall and slender

in your CD player right now is aa. rock or alternative CDB. rap CDC. Techno/electronic CD D. Pop CD

Which of these would you go after if it passes by you?a. a super hot guyB. a celebrityC. The ice cream truck D. a pretty butterfly

What kind of spray do you use?a. anything expensive, like ChanelB. Pfft, just a good ‘ole deodorantC. Something fruity or sweet D. Something classic, like Cali girl

Which of these would most likely make you scream in terror?a. a mean joke that your brother/

sister had played on youB. a sketchy man creeping past your

windowC. Your nail breaking!D. an animal getting hit on the road

if you knew you had just one more day to live, what would you do?a. Donate all your belongings to

charity and spend the day with all of your family

B. Spend all your money down to the last penny on something you’ve always wanted to do, like sky diving

C. go to Fear FactorD. Sunbathe all day on a beautiful

beach in a tropical island

What’s your style of clothing?a. Boho or vintageB. Hot brands and designers, alwaysC. Whatever’s in style, cute and sassyD. Urban, lots of colours, always fun

Find out which candy suits your personality

HEALTH

tYPe ii horror

a bit too serious? We should be. Type ii diabetes is becoming increasingly common among children and teens, and it is primarily caused from obesity. For those who don’t know, this type of diabetes is a condition where the body resists the effects of insulin, which breaks down sugar in the blood, and results in excess sugar reaching dangerous limits in the body. it could happen to any one of us, and living with it is, in all honesty a bitter curse. With school, coaching, and friends being a daily part of the day, it is common to have irregular eating habits and a little lack in physical

activity. But these are the causes that trigger this deadly disease. Heridity also is a main factor (may god bless you) and a true misfortune.

Most may not realise the pain this brings unless they have faced it, but take one good look at that slice of delicious cake before you dig in. it might just be too late to have another bite without fearing dire consequences. We pray you stay healthy, get check ups regularly, and keep in mind a quote which forever continues to tutor us even in the best of days: “Better be safe than sorry.”

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A 10 year old child scanned the dessert menu in a restaurant, while constantly darting hopeful glances at her father with tearful eyes. She was craving something sweet after her rather tasteless main course, and the pictures of those scrumptious chocolate cheesecakes and lemon tarts were making her mouth watery. But she couldn’t have them. They had all the money in the world, but she still couldn’t; her diabetes didn’t allow her to

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