TMAG Volume 2 Issue 20

Dhaka Tribune

Thursday, September 18, 2014 Volume 2, Issue 20

HOT TOPIC

shaken, not stirred

Status of the week A weekly production of

DhakaTribune Editor Zafar Sobhan Executive Editor Shahriar Karim Managing Editor Jahangir Hyder Magazine Editor Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Asst Magazine Editor Natasha Rahman TMAG Team Tahsin Momin Fuad M Hossain Saudia Afrin Baizid Haque Joarder Rad Sharar Raisa Rahim Shah Nahian Contributors Mahmood Hossain Ehsan Sunny Kyoko Bhuiyan Zaki Adnan Mustafid Raiyan Khan

“Sometimes you have to ignore things and just move on. There are plenty of things in life that are more important”

Hashtag trendings

Editor’s note

Meme of the week

#HappybBrthdayNiall Niall Horren turned 21 this 13th September, so people took to wishing him a very happy birthday on twitter.

“Happy Birthday to the most special person I know! @NiallOfficial #HappyBirthdayNiall I love you Irish blond.”

Dear Readers,

More inside Picks Of the week 2 Room of the week Rubab Al Islam 3 Doodle of the week Kyoko Bhuiyan 10 Spotlight The picture perfect duo 10 The goodsheet Skyfall

Fashion 4 Beauty check Where’s my glam bag?

4 Wardrobe check Head to toe, MI6

Your world 5 Car Dealing in bonds 9 Book The spy-cy reads 11 Film 101 Bond-Ing it out!

TMAG says 2 Funk up your room Intelligence central 2 DIY Invisible ink decoded 10 Playlist 007 tunes

Real Life 3 Event Tweets 6 Hot topic Shaken, not stirred 12 Listology The virgins

Horoscopes 5 Your forecast

This week is all about bringing out your inner spy with style. Check out our hot topic(pg6&7) and how to pull off the Bond-like lifestyle with finesse. We even compiled on teenarama(pg12) some mocktails that would be great coolers at a party. Please let us know what you like or didn’t like. We are always eager to get your feedback. We hope you enjoy chilling Bond style this week.

Cheers, From the TMAG desk

Graphics Mohammed Mahbub Alam Tahsin Momin Colour Specialist Shekhar Mondal Kazi Syras Al Mahmood Production Masum Billah Advertising Shahidan Khurshed Circulation Masud Kabir Pavel

5 Car talk The Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5

8 Written in the stars Super-teacher

Email: tmag.dt@dhakatribune.com Website: www.dhakatribune.com

About the cover The name is bond, James Bond!

Model Sakib Sarwar Photo Sazzad Hossain Art Direction Saudia Afrin, Baizid Haque Joarder and Natasha Rahman

3 TMAG’s Easel Kyoko Bhuiyan

4 Look of the week A peachy affair

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Your Life

Funk up your room

FYI

Invisible ink decoded

Intelligence central

Although we claim to be very tech savvy, we’ve got to admit that the old favourite of making invisible ink never seizes to fascinate. Hallmark cards and scribbling notes are cute, but why not go the 007 way and write your own secret message James Bond style? TMAG brings you two ways to seal that invisible deal

We all know who James Bond is. He is famous for winning the “near to impossible” battles that come his way. The entire concept and personality of this man inspire many. This week TMAG has room decor ideas to make you feel like a Bond every day

Entrance This idea is easy and simple, yet very interesting. Place a nameplate on your door with the text “Top Secret” or something of that sort. This will definitely make anyone entering your room feel like they are about to embark on a mission.

Corner decorations Renovate your study table with British flags and a series of small Aston Martin car models. You can craft a golden hand and place it beside the car to remind you of Sean Connery’s Gold finger. To add sophistication to the appearance, use a silver, black or white tablecloth. Opt for satin and alternate the colours every week or so. On the

other hand you can also place a golden coloured human figure beside the table.

Gaming zone While you’re working with the Bond theme, a gaming zone is a must have for your room. You will need to spare a small corner of your room for this. Place a mid sized, low in height, round table and decorate it with all things casino, such as; giant colourful cards, coins/ dollar bills and bows. On top of that, pile a wooden rack on the side with board games, trivia games or any other games you desire. You can spend some quality time playing these games when your friends are over.

Walls Your walls are the most interesting and workable part of your room for

this theme. Since many renowned actors have played this character on screen, choose four that you like the most and hang posters displaying their best action scenes. However, the wall opposite your entrance demands something more symbolic. Draw that illustrious moment from all Bond movies; paint it in black, 007 posing with his gun. To make it even more appealing, keep two of the walls white.

On one hang a gigantic 007 dart board, a huge black hat, a pipe and a poster of a gun or something similar. On the other wall, opposite to this one, decorating it with only three red flowers and place a red couch in front of it. And you are done with your Bond themed room. Saudia Afrin

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TMAG’s Room of the week!

A simple wooden bed and striped background of white and blue is all you want to indulge in your comfort zone. The wall, smeared with artistic portraits and the Barcelona poster, displays the owner’s exquisite taste in art and sport. The nook area features a TV, which one can watch by lying lazily on that soft cushioned couch.

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A tangy trick Lemons don’t only make lemonades.

Squeeze half a lemon in a cup, add a table spoon of water and stir. Get a piece of paper and use a toothpick, feather or a paintbrush and dip it in the mixture. Use that to write your secret message. Leave the paper near your friend, and while they are baffled staring at the blank paper; take it near a heat source. The ink will dry up and the message will start to appear. Be nearby to capture a snapshot of the priceless expression on their face when they see it happen.

White on white Artists, painters, doodlers, this ought to amaze you. All you need is a white crayon and plain white paper.

Take a piece of paper and write your message on it. Write in block letters if you have a thick crayon.

Make sure your message isn’t a mere scribble, preventing you from making sense of it later. Now, ask your friend to pick out their favourite water colour, mix it with water and paint that paper in long strokes.

Start painting from the top of the paper. Watch as the whole message reappears to you in another colour.

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Rubab Al Islam Area

Mirpur DOHS

It’s best to use invisible ink for writing slogans, tiny quotes or captions since long messages tend to be a little messy to read. However, if you do end up enjoying this too much, you can practise it next time using thinner crayons and aligning your writing on a straight line. When that comes in contact with strokes of the water-coloured brush, you can’t help but simply be amazed.

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School Survival

Programme your code Stuck in an elevator full of snooping guys and girls, you feel a sudden desire to tell your best friend a secret that can’t wait for the elevator doors to open. Or imagine being in the classroom and your teacher puts you and your best friend in two different corners that are miles away from each other. What you need now is artillery of codes and signs to pass on those snappy messages Sign languages Sometimes, blurting out random words will blow your cover. That’s where sign languages can save the day. Touching your nose with your index finger can imply “danger.” You can use this when someone is around and you need your friend to stop chattering. Tapping on your classroom desk thrice could work as an indicator to your friend to meet you after class at your “secret” spot in school. Learning a sign language can be a hectic yet a fun hobby you and your best friend could take up. A good place to start would be the American Sign Language (ASL), just the very basic ones as they will be easier to remember.

Try and learn five basic signs, for example, tapping your forehead with your thumb while keeping your palm open indicates “mother” in the ASL. You can change that to mean something

that you will need in your conversations.

For instance, it can work as a sign to tell your friend this - “teacher behind you, stop talking.”

Codes Codes are a bit more complex and will kill a tad bit more time than sign languages. Your bestie and you need to sit together and discuss 10 codes that you want to use. Pick out words and write down what that word means when you and your best friend discuss

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it. For instance, “dove” could refer to someone who is tanned, or “bookworm” can refer to someone who has never touched a book in their life. Using opposite codes will get you cracking up, so practice your poker face at home.

You could do the same with numbers, though be careful to not offend anyone.

Suppose, “1” can imply to someone who is gorgeous, and “10” could very well mean, someone not pleasing to the eye.

Your codes, your rules, get on it!

Natasha Rahman

Event Tweet

DES Room 3: A rejuvenation of Electronic Music Dhaka Electronic Scene (DES)’s new compilation called “One Degree” is in collaboration with One Degree Initiative Foundation.

The event took place on Thursday, September 11 at Goethe Institute’s Berlin Hall, Dhanmondi. DES Room 3 is a platform for amateur music producers to perform in front of an audience for the first time. DES which is originally an electronic music producer’s network, has become the heart of creativity as it has kept an open attitude towards diversity.

Room 3 showcases illustrators, graphic designers, live visual artists, writers, volunteers and musicians from various genres. Artists who have indulged their talent in this show are Le Unicorns, The Speakeasy, Fogbird and Kymatrip.

They each have unique styles of performance, with the capability to create wonderful music. Also the music is very diverse; some fuse jazz and electro house, while others like dark, tragic music like Fogbirds. The Speakeasy on the otherhand love to use groovy visuals, sucking one into a psychedelic experience.

Each region has its own approach towards musical renaissance.

The fast changing paradigm of Bangladeshi music has given birth to the Dhaka Electronic Scene (DES).

Dhaka’s potential as an electronic music producing hub has now been realised by uniting producers; bedroom producers to studio professionals, all under one roof.

Lost in your eyes Kyoko Bhuiyan Love cannot always be expressed in words. Eyes speak what words can’t express.

If you are a classroom doodler, email your doodle to tmag.dt@dhakatribune.com and see it in our weekly!

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FASHION FACE-OFF

Wardrobe Check

Beauty Check

Head to toe, MI6

Where’s my glam bag?

No one looks better saving the world than 007

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His charm, handsome features, and flawless tailor-made suits are second to none. The British Secret Service agent of the MI6 isn’t really a secret. But then again, with his reputation it’s hard to hide the intimidation. And that’s one thing you’ll have to have, in order to pull off Bond’s style: confidence. There are several famous actors who have taken on the role of James Bond, each with a particular look. It’d be wise to take a bit of the best from all of them if you want to stand out from the crowd.

Man made the clothes, clothes never made the man Contrary to a popular belief, a man’s reputation is defined by his actions; not by the expensive tags hanging in his wardrobe. So before you head into the closet, grooming should be the first thing on your checklist. For instance, Commander Bond always goes with a clean shave and a short hairdo, just enough at the top so he can part it to the right or left, but never down the middle.

Simplicity is the key We are all aware of the countless tuxedos that 007 has worn over the

years. But the recent films starring Mr Craig has shown us that his casual game is a killer. The tapered slim-fit trousers, paired with his jersey-cotton polo, and chukka boots was the perfect getup for an epic chase scene. All of these are made to fit so you don’t need to break the bank to kick butt like the elusive MI6 agent. Keep in mind that Bond is all about muted hues; black goes with greys, navy goes with browns.

Regardless of the shade, he’ll never go bright and sunny. It’s about being sharp with proper fit, never flamboyant.

Walk, run, sprint Lace-ups are for the semi-formal to formal looks. Never mind all that, sneakers and loafers are keys to wrapping things up. Again, it’s about keeping things simple, avoid crazy designs. While some footwear maybe wonderfully designed and attractive, it also takes away from the allure of the entire outfit. Having classics on your feet, like low-top canvas sneakers, is the perfect addition for a comfortable and sophisticated look. Remember, it’s not about flashing logos so any solid coloured sneakers will do.

Mahmood Hossain

Look of the week

A peachy affair

This chic peach saree with cut work detailing is the perfect attire for a causal party. Accessorised with the golden watch, this look is both classy and glamorous.

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How are you enjoying summer? Like the heat? Well, there are days when you’ll wake up to the morning sun and yawn dramatically by your window side admiring the day. But the moment you set out of your house, you’ll end up looking “not so fresh.” But one thing that’ll always keep you good company when you’re out is your emergency glam bag, that is, if you know what to put in there. Here are some of the “must haves” for your fancy kit

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Sunny, sunny!

Here’s the thing about summer.

Whichever time of the day you go out of your house, you will always find the “scorching ball of fury” looking down upon you with anger.

So the first “must have” for, well, any season actually, is a sunscreen lotion.

However, if you’re a foundation girl then go for one that has an SPF in it. And yes, it is very important to make sure it matches your skin type because such products tend to make your skin look a bit oily.

Dab dab dab!

Face powder is an essential item for your kit. It’s always wise to carry a translucent face powder since it gives a lightweight coverage that offers a smooth sheen to your face while also letting your skin breathe; perfect for daily wear. Moreover, it will make your face look super-smooth with or without foundation. It is also known to absorb oil from your skin and prevent shiny patches from appearing on your face.

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Hide them bad boys!

If you’re unwilling to carry your foundation everywhere; simply throw in a concealer stick into your kit. In case you get a sudden invitation to hang out with a friend or so, you can quickly apply the concealer over spots

or pimples to minimise their visibility; dab in some face powder and you’re good to go.

Knick knacks Little knick knacks like a moisturiser, deodorant, mini nail cutter, mini hair brush, mirror, mini blush kit and nice mascara must be there on your list of things. Oh, and don’t forget the face wipes! If you feel that your glam kit is getting a little heavy with items, you might want to look for a three in one creme stick, preferably in the colours bronze or pink mauve because they go perfectly with any dress. You can use it as an eye shadow, a blush or even a lip stain.

Look less dead One of those days when you look weary and feel lazy to fix up all the mess on your face, these two items will make your life a lot easier; an eye-liner and a lip balm or a lipstick, whichever you’re fond of. These two items are good enough to make it look like you made an effort!

Oops!

Lastly but most importantly, when you’re packing your emergency glam bag, make sure you have a set of safety pins, bobby pins and hair bands. They always come in handy at times of desperation! Raisa Rahim

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Street Car Talk

HOROSCOPE Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19)

If you’re stuck in a suffocating or poisonous relationships; it is time to let it go and start a new chapter in your life.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)

Major life altering decisions should never be forced.

Everything will fall into place when the time is right.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20)

Dealing in Bonds The mantle of “world’s most iconic car” is a heavy one indeed. But if there was any single automobile that ever deserved the honorific, it’s surely the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 used on-screen in the iconic 007 films “Goldfinger” and “Thunderball” In the 50 years ever since “Dr. No” hit theatres, 007 has driven Jaguars, Audis, Alfa Romeos, Bentleys and many more.

But from the time when Sean Connery drove a DB5 in “Goldfinger,” Aston Martin has been the one, true Bond car. Ever since, various Bonds have had various Aston Martins, but none of them came close to the original. Even though, 007 may refrain from martinis in “Skyfall,” he does respect his driving roots, reverting back to the DB5.

What set the DB5 apart was its

amazingly good looks. It’s regularly referred to as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. In the novel “Goldfinger,” Ian Fleming fixed Bond up with an Aston Martin DB Mark III. But in 1964, while filming “Goldfinger,” the producers simply updated it to the DB5, since it was the newest model on the line.

Bond’s version of the car had two machine guns, revolving license plates, battering ram bumpers, an ejector seat, and a navigation system that was way

ahead of its time.

“Goldfinger” was a super hit, breaking several box office records, and the DB5, well, it went on to become one of the most iconic cars in the world.

The DB5 never really retired; it kept coming back in 007 films, appearing in “Thunderball,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough,” and “Casino Royale.”

For “Skyfall,” 007 dusts off the DB5 once again!

Get to know the person before you get into any binding relationship. This person’s positive qualities might be blinding you to some major red flags.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

You need to detoxify yourselfphysically and mentally. Start living healthy and avoid situations that stress you out.

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)

It’s time to shine your magnificent colours. You have the potential to look your best and turn every side walk into your personal red carpet.

Virgo (Aug 23- Sep 22)

Drama might stir up with someone close to you. Your sanctuary might momentarily turn into a war zone, but it’ll only last for as long as you hold on to it.

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Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22)

You often like doing things on your own. However, bringing a co-pilot on board will not only lessen your burden, but you might even make a lasting friend.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)

Now is the time to take your visionary ideas and breathe life into it. You won’t get another opportunity.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)

You’re hyped up and motivated.

But remember to stop, take a breath and calculate the risks before undertaking anything big.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)

Creativity will be at an all time hight! It’s time to get on your feet and get things done.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)

You might be feeling a little lonely at the moment, but dont worry, the stars say your circle of friends could expand exponentially within the near future.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

You’ve been setting the stage for success. It won’t be easy, but the time is now to step into the centre of it.

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This week, we’re appreciating the cheesy side of James Bond with these tongue-in-cheek tutorials. Please be warned that some of the “advice” given might backfire on you, so take them with a pinch of salt

ESSENTIAL MANLY SKILLS FOR THE AVERAGE BANGLADESHI The art of manliness is an age old skill, and a delicate one to master. Looking for a way to show all those friends of yours who deem you girly for taking selfies? Boy, is this your day then! Your transition from a girly girl to manly man starts here (yes, you read right). Mind you, to be a true symbol of Bangladeshi masculinity is no mean feat. We bring to you nine not entirely fail-safe ways to awaken the Ananta Jalil in you!

who have ever faced that awkward handshake where you’re just not sure what to go with. Let’s not lie to ourselves, we’ve been there. Do you go classic? The yoyo handshake? Do you clasp hands? Fist bump? Make eye contact? You don’t want to seem uncool and flimsy, and you don’t want to go around crushing hands like a sociopath either. This art is a tricky one, young men-to-be.

during your, erm late night ‘activities’ can you? *wink wink* How to make a torch. Now this is for all those men who like to live a little; going around the streets of Dhaka during hartals and playing Kung Fu Panda with no one in particular.

Burning buses is a must for these valiant crusaders, and what better way to revel in fiery glory than to do it with your handmade torch?

situation? The trick is to act big and badass, look threatening, and avoid flashing your new iPhone at these threats. Shiny objects do attract bears.

Learning to drive The first step in your journey to manliness. But wait! Even girls do that! Make the difference by hitting the streets with the pig-headed recklessness that Formula 1 racers drive with, and get into at least three accidents before college. All the scars from the accidents? MANLY. Don’t forget to pimp out your ride with flashy spoilers and vinyls either.

Learn how to escape from a sinking car Mind you, this is essential after step one, if you’re a pretend speed-racer now. Please do note that escaping the car would probably be the last thing you do anyway if you fall into Gulshan Lake or something, since the pollution would suffocate you the moment you’re out.

Practise learning varying degrees of Bangla jargon To overpower all those people you’ll piss off with your newly acquired driving and torching skills. Remember, the louder and more offensive you are the manlier!

Lungi dance The list ends with probably the most essential manly skill of all, to pull off a lungi, Dhaikaiya style! Nothing resonates more manliness than this traditional piece of Bangali garb, even though ironically enough, it really is just a long airy skirt. But is it manly?

Hell yeah!

Follow these steps and you’ll be acting/directing/filming your own feature film in no time! Make mankind proud. Good luck!

The secret art of handshakes Now this is a must learn for all of us

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The art of being a ninja is quite a necessary one Can’t afford to wake up your parents

How to not be mugged or beaten up Is er, also an essential manly skill, yes!

One must tackle a potential threat the same way one tackles coming face to face with a grizzly bear! Can you feel the sheer masculine energy of such a

Learn how to throw a dynamite punch For situations where survival isn’t an option. This is of course assuming you couldn’t keep your iPhone in your pants. *Sigh*

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BE A BONDSHELL While many men are drooling over the femme fatales of Bond films, we know our ladies are busy too, fantasising about playing the sultry agent, the villain, the henchman, the betrayer and the lover in many of their wildest dreams. Climb your first step to being the Bond girl by exploring both your strengths and your flaws and strategically combine the two to create an iconic personality that people will know and admire you for!

Be put together A Bond girl always stays keen and primed prior to any occasion. If you want to step in her shoes, learn not to be a mess because that’s totally unattractive. Rehearse wearing your outfits and organise your accessories ahead of time; you don’t want to find yourself looking for that one earring that goes with your dress at the very last minute, not if you want to look cool. Organise your purse before you set out of your house. That way, you don’t have to dig through it like a crazy person when an emergency arises. Do

yourself a favour and get used to your new shoes before you wear them out because honey, you don’t want pinched toes and sprained ankles to take the spring from your step. The same goes for accessories or a lipstick perhaps.

For instance, if you want to pull off red lips, you better wear it a few times at home and make yourself comfortable before you go out with that in public.

What makes you, YOU Every Bond girl has her own signature style. The gentlemen can detect her presence even before she steps into the room. You can create that aura too by choosing a fragrance that will set you apart from the flock. Wear a signature scent like Vesper (Eva Green) from the James Bond film Casino Royale, whose purse always reveals a bottle of Melograno Aqua di colonia.

Don’t hesitate to make your own blend of different fragrances, and wear it at all times; make it your brand.

Be your own idol You can start by figuring out what

looks good on you, which colours intensify your skin tone, what style of clothes suits you better, which hairdo complements your face and so on. Avoid the tendency of taking on everything you see others around you doing. You don’t always have to throw out all your old clothes to make the season’s latest fad. Always know that you can formulate your own haute couture simply by wearing almost anything you please, with confidence, comfort and panache.

You deserve it The most important aspect of being a Bond girl is treating yourself better and waking up loving yourself more.

No, this doesn’t mean you have to be a narcissist and take selfies all day.

We end up spending a lot of time and money on many things which are not even necessary in our lives, and are often ignorant about things which are essential. So ladies, let’s try to reallocate our resources towards things which benefit us, be it exercise for the mind and body, or relationships.

There’s more to a Bond girl than mere sensuality “Fetish object” is what many would term the femme fatales of the Bond films. However, one cannot overlook their wit, intelligence, their capability of trouble-shooting and their killer tactics. So how about taking selfdefense classes? And believe me girls; this will definitely benefit you, today or tomorrow. But that’s not enough! Learning to be independent, fearless and self-sufficient is equally essential. If you have a fear of height, try looking down from a tall building.

If you’re aqua-phobic, jump right into the pool. Facing your fear will set you a few steps towards being a femme fatale. You won’t find your adventure sitting on your bum, now will you?

Go out there and hold your own with others. Find something unique about yourself and work on it. You can make yourself learn a new skill or develop exciting hobbies that make you more interesting and help you stand out in the crowd. Raisa Rahim

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written in the Stars

To infinity and beyond Nurturing excellence since 1994, TMAG takes a closer look at NSU YES!

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Not many undergraduate associations in the country can match the calibre and professionalism of North South University’s Young Entrepreneur Society (NSU YES!), the institution’s only business club. They began in 1994 and consistently shone through with their activities of hosting challenging/ competitive events, endorsing leadership, entrepreneurial development programmes and nurturing corporate excellence in their members.

The club also concentrates heavily on developing their own member base with close guidance and opportunities from prominent external organisations. For instance, they acted as the organising committee for the events hosted by NSU itself and represented other club events from numerous universities.

As a policy, every member of the club goes through integrated Member and Leadership Development Programmes (MDP and LDP). These programmes concentrate on enhancing strengths and minimising personal weaknesses in communication skills, public speaking, leadership abilities etc.

NSU YES! has dedicated itself

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towards creating entrepreneurial mindsets and a sense of ethical leadership among students from different universities through various events. The landmarks of YES! are: “Masters of Ideation – The Battle for Supremacy,” “Ad Maker Bangladesh – The Creative Fight” and “NSUers Meet Corporate Icons – Be Enlightened.”

Masters of Ideation is an interuniversity business strategy competition where the teams will analyse real-life business cases or design a strategy for a simulated event. It aims to prepare students towards the possible unorthodox scenarios faced in the actual corporate world.

Their flagship event is AD Maker Bangladesh, which is an inter university advertising competition. The first of its kind, AD Maker aims to highlight the skills of the participants in planning, designing and creating television commercials (for both new and existing products) to a complete 360 degree IMC campaign. It is the first TVC making competition for undergraduate students, where they participate and demonstrate their practical understanding of

marketing knowledge.

This year, NSU YES! celebrates its 20 years of successful operations, coupled with a launch of their third signature event - “NSUers Meet Corporate Icons ‘14,” to make it more special. This event is a series of seminars, conducted by renowned and successful icons of the country. The aim is to bridge the gap and open up an interactive portal between corporate hotshots and the students, allowing them to share their experiences and knowledge. The top entrepreneurs will be present to guide students on how to start a business on their own, while they share their own stories and battle-scars to motivate the students. An annual publication will also be released highlighting their activities, along with exclusive interviews of flourishing business icons, and writeups of their views on the modern

business community in Bangladesh.

With Mahdee Kabeer as president, Mirza Hasin Yamin as vice-president - corporate communications, Syed Sakib Ahmed Puman as vice president – logistics and resources, Arham Rafid as treasurer, Taskin Matin as Joint secretary, Rakib Khandoker as general secretary and Mohammad Hannan Miah as their faculty advisor, the club continues to excel and pave away the legacy of their predecessors.

Comprising of just over a 100 members, NSU YES! may not be a big club, but their activities reflect precision and efficiency. Mutual respect and eager willingness to help each other makes this little group more than just a club, but a family.

Follow their activities on https://www. facebook.com/nsuyes or log on to their website: http://www.nsuyes.com n

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The spy-cy reads If you like reading about 007’s adventures and similar spy fiction, welcome aboard!

This week TMAG lists the synopses of some exciting spy reads

Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton

Five get into trouble by Enid Blyton Anne, Dick, Julian, George and Timmy (George’s dog) head off on a bicycling and camping tour. They meet Richard at their first camping site, who accuses them of trespassing on his father’s property. Richard insists on joining “the five” on the rest of their trip. Suddenly Richard heads home after cycling with “the five” for a day. However he returns later in a panic-struck state. He says he’s being chased by Rookie, his father’s former bodyguard. While the other three go searching for food in the vicinity, Dick, mistaken as Richard,

gets abducted by Rookie’s men and is taken to a place called Owl’s Dene.

Anne witnesses the kidnapping and overhears the thugs. Anne, Julian, George, Timmy and Richard head towards Owl’s Hill, guessing Owl’s Dene will be there. Upon reaching there they find themselves shut in by electric gates and get caught by Rookie and his thugs for sneaking into the house. “The Five” plus Richard, now held captive in the grounds of Owl’s Dene have got little time to plot a clever and daring escape plan.

The Sacred Art of Stealing

by Christopher Brookmyre The story begins with Zal Innez and four other men dressed as clowns (similar to the intro of Batman: Dark Knight) entering a bank in Glasgow to pull off a heist. The robbers held the clients and staff hostage as soon as they entered. The children, the old and the pregnant were freed. Inspector Angelique de Xavia, is notified of the strange hostage situation going on at the bank as she is heading towards the location. The five used unorthodox

methods like firing itching powder at armed police, prop guns, staging plays and so on. As the story goes on, both Angelique and Zal are aware of the strong attraction between them despite the fact that they are both fully aware that they are on opposite sides. Zal knows Angelique is after him, while Angelique knows that Zal is playing her, even though she denies to wonder whether his feelings towards her are true.

Murder on the Orient Express

by snowdrifts. Next morning, the mysterious Mr Ratchett is found stabbed in his compartment and untrodden snow shows that the killer is still on board. The luxurious train was surprisingly full for that time of the year. Upon taking a head count in the morning it was revealed that the train was one passenger short. A passenger lay dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Mr Bouc, the director of the Orient Express and an acquaintance of Poirot asks him to investigate the murder to avoid complications when the Yugoslav police arrive. Poirot accepts.

Private detective Hercule Poirot recieves a telegram upon arrival at the Tokatlian Hotel in Istanbul, prompting him to return to London on the Orient Express. Upon boarding, he is approached by Mr Rachett, a malevolent American he initially saw at the Tokatlian. Rachett believes his life is in danger and asks Poirot for help, who refuses.

On the second night of the trip, the Orient Express stops, blocked

Anne, Dick, and Julian are disappointed when they can’t spend the summer at Polseath.

However, they are happy upon hearing that they are going to stay with their aunt and uncle in the coastal village of Kirrin. They have a cousin around their own age, Georgina, who dresses up as a boy and thinks of herself as George.

Although George seems unfriendly at first, they eventually become friends. She takes them to see Kirrin island which belongs to her mother’s family. There they find a map of the castle ruins. Written on the “Dungeon” part of the map is “Ingots,” where they suspect lies a long lost pile of gold, hidden within the shipwreck. The antagonists in the story also become aware of this treasure and try to buy the island from George’s father. Anne, Dick, Julian, George and George’s dog (Timmy) have to find the treasure before the others force George’s father to sell the island to them.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles Emily Inglethorpe, the former Mrs Cavendish, is found fatally poisoned at Styles Court, the manor she inherited from her late husband Mr Cavendish.

Hastings, a house guest in Styles, enlists

private detective Hercule Poirot to root out the murderer. Was it Emily’s two stepsons John and Lawrence Cavendish who stand to gain the family estate and money upon her death, or was it Alfred

Inglethorpe, Emily’s new husband, a younger man already deemed a fortune hunter for his marriage to Emily?

Ehsan Sunny, Mustafid Raiyan and Baizid Haque Joarder

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Spotlight

The Picture Perfect Duo

Tuning: Standard Begin With : Cm e|-----3--| b|----4---| g|---5----| D|--5-----| A|-3------| E|--------| Intro / Verse:

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(Cm , G# , Fm , G) 2X Bridge:

“Billie Jean Acoustic,” three golden words on Youtube’s search-bar and ironically the third entry from the search-results page, lead us to a picture-perfect acoustic duo called “The Civil Wars”

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007 tunes 1. Die another day Madonna

2. The world is not enough Garbage

3. Golden Eye Tina Turner

4. Tomorrow never dies Sheryl Crowe

5. Skyfall Adele

6. The View to a Kill Duran Duran

7. You know my name Chris Cornell

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After pressing play, you’ll witness Johnny Depp’s doppelganger and a smiley-faced pretty woman putting up one of the most crystal-clear, hauntingly harmonic and a vocally charmingrendition of one of Michael Jackson’s classics. With a dropped jaw, you’ll realise you want to know more about them.

Allow us to introduce you to the all American acoustic duo, Joy Williams and John Paul White, all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. These two passionate singers/song-writers met at a writing camp in 2008, and shortly after discovering their collaborative spark, they released their first live recording performance at Eddie’s Attic – a popular music club in Georgia. The Civil Wars is a fantastic combination of a rusty yet soulful voice of John and a soft yet

high-pitched, soothing vocal of Joy, topped off with a matured acoustic musical arrangement. From 2009 onwards, they have released two full length albums, Barton Hollow and the Civil Wars; and four EPs named Poison & Wine, Tracks in the Snow, Between the Bars and Bare Bones. Over the years they have earned both critical and commercial success.

Among various many accolades they have clinched four Grammy Awards “Best Folk Album, Best Country Duo/ Group Performance” in 2012 and American Music Association Award for the “Duo/Group of the Year” in 2012.

They have collaborated with popular artists such as Taylor Swift in “Safe & Sound” and “A Place at the Table Soundtrack” with T-Bone Burnett. Some of their most popular songs are “The

One that Got Away,” “Dust to Dust,” “Barton Hollow,” “Eavesdrop,” “I Had Me a Girl” and “Poison & Wine” – which were featured on the popular TV show, Grey’s Anatomy. The Indie-Folk duo has won the hearts of many with their spine-chilling performances on numerous festivals and prime-time talk shows. However, just like the saying: “All good things come to an end,” The Civil Wars disbanded in 2014, due to their irreconcilable difference of ambitions.

Although estranged, this marvelous duo has produced cherish-worthy music. If you consider yourself a country-music lover or if you are looking for some magical duets, you must explore “The Civil Wars” and their enchanting songs. Zaki Adnan

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Film 101

Bond - Ing it out!

“The name is Bond, James Bond,” with those simple words an icon was introduced to the world; 007, the debonair man of mystery with a license to kill. To date, over a quarter of the world’s population has seen him go about his spectacular day job. Bond is in a league of his own, when it comes to cars, watches, sharks, villains, and of course, women

Over the years though, there has been endless disputes among film fans; just who is the best actor to have played James Bond? Here is our take on the six men, who have appeared as this iconic character over the last 50 years.

Bond no 1 and still the best - Sean Connery The first, and arguably the most iconic Bond, was the legendary Scotsman, Sir Sean Connery (1962-67, and 1971) who introduced the character to theatre audiences and laid down the definitive model for future Bonds. He was delightfully smooth, if unfortunately prejudiced, but hey, it was the 60s.

With a chest full of hair, Connery was the man women desired to be with and men dreamed to become. Connery would go on to play Bond in six official films and he remains the most recognisable Bond to date.

Bond no 2 - George Lazenby The next to take up the tuxedo was an Aussie, George Lazenby (1969), who played the role of Bond only in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Before becoming Bond, Lazenby was in fact one of the highest paid models in Europe. Later, he evolved into a strong actor, agile and very physical. He introduced Bond to the 1970s with a very distinct charm, even though many critics doubted his credentials and often ended up comparing him to Connery’s iconic performance. Regardless, OHMSS holds its grounds as one of the best films of the Bond series, and Lazenby, on the other hand, as perhaps the cult favourite of the Bonds.

Bond no 3 - Roger Moore The wild Roger Moore (1973-85) would be the next actor to fill Bond’s shiny polished shoes, injecting a bit more fantasy into the character. He was the kind of Bond who really knew how to incorporate fun in his role; a smooth, charming playboy, who would get the job done. Precisely, what you want from a Bond. And despite the fact that he may not be the most iconic, he was definitely the most prolific. Moore, in one interview, stated that he was an entirely different Bond, playing it predominantly for laughs over the ruthless killer persona. Oh, and he was beyond doubt the sleaziest of all the Bonds, certainly taking the romance out of Bond’s natural personality.

Bond no 4 - Timothy Dalton After Moore’s light-hearted act, the Bond series took a much more dramatic turn with Timothy Dalton (1987-89), a dexterous stage actor who would take up the role of Bond for two films. Dalton was a ruggedly handsome actor who tried to neutralise Moore’s madness by grounding his stories to reality, instead of the classic supervillains and their cliche dreams of world domination. He was a stern Bond who swapped jokes for drama. Weirdly enough, in 1968 Dalton was initially approached to replace Connery prior to Lazenby taking over, but Dalton turned it down, claiming he was too young to play Bond, waiting almost another 20 years for his next shot.

Bond no 5 - Pierce Brosnan Up next, Bond no 5 was Pierce

Brosnan (1995-2002), who would take James Bond through the 90s.

Brosnan had a finer balance of wit, charm and action that audiences clearly loved. On his watch, Bond was much sleeker. And as the world entered a new millennium, the plots changed, tweaking the formula with new technology appropriately. Brosnan was perhaps one of the urbane Bonds, and seemed to be a very “Hollywoodish” interpretation of the character. His films were also the first Bond movies to be released, post to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991; a major plot factor in Fleming’s novels, which gave Brosnan’s Bond the opportunity to explore the whole new modern era.

Bond no 6 - Daniel Craig Next in line for the bow-tie was Daniel Craig (2006 - present). Craig’s years only added to the legacy of all the Bond films that came before it; embracing their rich history and emulating it with a whole new post-modern arsenal.

Craig’s Bond, is a man of the new millennium, with new technology and new enemies, and no sharks, of course!

Building on the modern trend left by his predecessor, Brosnan, Craig took the character back to its gritty roots.

This new Bond is still green, capable of heartbreak, and yet deadly as always; just packed full with his emotional and physical rawness. Craig is perhaps the only Bond, who rivalled the likes of Connery. Both iconic in their own right, both men of their times!

Top 10 Bond movies to watch out for!

1. Dr. No (1962) 2. Goldfinger (1964) 3. You Only Live Twice (1967) 4. Moonraker (1979) 5. Octopussy (1983) 6. Golden Eye (1995) 7. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) 8. The World Is Not Enough (1999) 9. Casino Royale (2006) 10. Skyfall (2012)

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THE VIRGINS It’s hot outside and you probably want to drink something that will cool you off without getting you drunk, right?

Well, TMAG is going to give you a list of recipes for the best non-alcoholic cocktails, popularly known as “mocktails,” that you can simply make at home. If James Bond didn’t drink alcohol he would definitely go for these

The Virgin Mary This is a replica of another very popular cocktail, the bloody Mary, and of course, it is served without the alcohol.

Ingredients • 120ml of tomato juice • 1 dash of lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce • 2 drops of Tabasco sauce

The Virgin Mojito Here is all the taste of the classic Mojito. Use fresh mint leaves for the best results!

Recipe Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add tomato juice, then the rest of the ingredients one by one. Stir and garnish with a wedge of lime.

The Virgin Daiquiri You don’t need alcohol to enjoy this mouth-watering frozen favourite!

Ingredients • 1 can of pineapple chunks in juice • 1 bag of frozen strawberries • 2 tablespoons of superfine sugar • 2 medium size limes, squashed • Fresh strawberries, optional, for garnish Recipe In a blender, combine the pineapple, frozen strawberries, sugar and lime juice and puree until it reaches a smooth consistency. Pour them into separate glasses, garnish with fresh strawberries if you desire and serve immediately.

The Virgin Margarita Saltiness, sweetness and sharpness: all at once. The recipe for a sweetened nonalcoholic version of one of the most classic cocktails is here for you.

Ingredients • 180ml of limeade (frozen) • 90ml of orange juice • 30ml of lime juice • 30ml of lemon juice • 2 teaspoons of superfine sugar • 4 cups of ice cubes Recipe Mix all of the ingredients together (except the ice) in a pitcher. Stir for a minute then add ice and stir a little bit longer. Rim your glass with sugar or salt. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy! Kyoko Bhuiyan

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The Dirty Virgin Martini This is one of James Bond’s favourite cocktails. It will hit the spot, when you would least expect it and you would barely have to do anything

Ingredients • Crushed ice • 8 mint leaves • 90ml of lime juice • 45ml of sugar syrup • 60ml club soda Recipe Fill in one third of a large glass with ice, and then add mint leaves.

Lightly mash the leaves together with the liquid using a muddle stick or wooden pestle, careful to not tear the leaves. Fill the glass with more ice, and then add club soda. Garnish with mint or lime, and savour!

Ingredients • Bottle of sparkling water • Olives • 30ml of olive juice • 1 cup of ice cubes

Recipe Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water.

Mix in the olive juice. Add the olives and the ice cubes to it. There you go, you have your very own dirty virgin martini.