Riham Rahman
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Writer, History analyzer, South Asian geo-politics analyst, Bengali culture researcher
Aspiring writer and student with a deep curiosity for history, science, and South Asian geopolitics and Bengali culture.
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The Dark Knight Trilogy: A Tireless Guardian of the Shadows
Under the banner of Warner Bros., Christopher Nolan breathed new life into the Dark Knight through his groundbreaking trilogy. Departing from the predictable molds of comic book storytelling, Nolan offered a gritty, reimagined legend that redefined the superhero genre. This wasn’t just a reboot—it was a resurrection. Like an old recipe reborn with fresh flavors, The Dark Knight Trilogy captivated audiences and critics alike with its bold vision and visceral intensity. Today, we delve into these three timeless cinematic landmarks that forever changed how we perceive heroes in capes.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
The Unknown fact about Titanic movie
The story behind the ship, the film, and the phenomenon When we sit down to discuss the world’s most iconic ships, the name Titanic inevitably surfaces. The very word carries with it an air of wonder and tragic grandeur. It was t
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
Knives Out: A Close Crime, A Distant Gaze
"Whodunnit!"—a term primarily used to describe detective stories or crime thrillers—wasn’t in vogue until the 1930s. It became shorthand for a very specific kind of fiction that emerged in the post-World War I era, where the central mystery revolved around uncovering the identity of a murderer. As the phrase suggests, a whodunnit is all about the suspense: who actually committed the crime?
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
How South Asia is blowing against the wind of regional cooperation Panorama
As US-inflicted tariff wars mount, the region remains disintegrated with barely 5% of its global trade among members No other region has been hit as hard as Asia by American President Donald Trump's tariff policies targeting countries having a trade surplus with the US. The overall outlook of Asia does not seem bright after the trade war triggered by what Trump termed "reciprocal tariffs". Though paused for 90 days, a baseline 10% remains in force while China faces up to 145% duties prompting it to impose retaliatory steps.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
La Belle Époque: A Journey to the Past Through the Lens of Love
La Belle Époque is a time-travel film—without actual time travel! Just as practical effects are created by hand on set without computer manipulation, this film stages time travel in a similar, theatrical way. No CGI-rendered futuristic worlds here, only a meticulously handcrafted recreation of the past. There’s no machine to whisk someone back in time, yet there exists a way to touch the past while remaining in the present. Sounds confusing? Let’s explore.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
Top 10 failed products of Apple
Apple is currently one of the world’s top tech giants. According to the latest data from Forbes, with a market capitalization of $3.02 trillion, Apple has surpassed numerous powerful tech companies to claim the throne. After a journey filled with highs and lows, Apple became the first American company to hit the $1 trillion mark in August 2018 — a milestone that took 42 years to achieve. Astonishingly, within just four more years, the company crossed the $3 trillion mark in January 2022, becoming the first in the world to do so.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Earth
Unanswered Questions from the Harry Potter Series | Part 2
A whole generation grew up under the magical spell of Harry Potter’s world. Amidst the sea of movies, series, and books, the luminous flame of the Harry Potter saga still burns brightly. Potterheads have wandered time and again through the courtyards of Hogwarts, cast their favorite spells with a flick of the wand, and experimented eagerly with various potions. Countless people, despite being mere Muggles, have sighed in frustration and dreamt of soaring through the sky on a broomstick in their childhood.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
Unanswered Questions from the Harry Potter Series | Part 1
A whole generation has grown up enchanted by the magical memories of Harry Potter. Amidst the flood of movies, series, and books, the radiant flame of Harry Potter still shines bright. Potterheads have time and again traversed the boundaries of imagination, wandered the grounds of Hogwarts, cast their favorite spells with a flick of a wand, and eagerly dabbled with potions of all kinds. Countless muggles have sighed in frustration or dreamt of flying through the sky on a broomstick, their childhoods marked by that unfulfilled wish.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Journal
Before Sunset: And Yet, My Heart Belongs to You
Inspired by Jibanananda Das' poem "Dujon" “Don’t search for me—you haven’t for years— And I haven’t sought you either— Yet beneath the same star— On the far side of the same lighted earth, We dwell— The world’s old roads fade with time, Love slowly disappears, Even stars must one day die— Mustn’t they?” — Jibanananda Das,(Bengali Rhymer)from “ Dujon”)
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Poets
Potchitra of Bengal: A Canvas of Tradition and Storytelling
For over two and a half millennia, Potchitra has been intertwined with the soul of the Indian subcontinent — a canvas where myth, devotion, protest, and pedagogy dance in vibrant colors. More than mere decoration, it has served as sacred expression, an educational medium, and a mirror to societal change. This ancient form of art, deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Bengal, is not just painted — it is performed, sung, lived.
By Riham Rahman 8 months ago in Art
