Sec 25 (Summer 2023)

As a native of Chittagong, I have always been captivated by the natural beauty that surrounds my hometown. The green hills, the soothing sounds of rivers flowing has been a part of my life. Growing up I had the opportunity to explore the serene nature of Chittagong and the experience left me in awe.  Let me start with Patenga Beach, my favourite escapade when life becomes monotonous. Sitting across the beach in the late evening when the sun starts to set with plate of fritters (locally known as piyaju) and hearing the soothing symphony of waves crashing against the shore provides a calming ambiance. It is a place where time seems to slow down, allowing me to appreciate the simple beauty of my birthplace and reconnect to my roots.  Next comes Sitakundo - a place filled with lush hills and ancient heritage. There is Chandranath Temple at the top Sitakundo hill which offers a picturesque glimpse into our spiritual heritage. The hills of Sitakundo are filled with innumerable water...

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman struggling to provide for his son. Based on Gardner and Quincy Troupe's best-selling memoir of the same name from 2006, Steven Conrad wrote the script. I first watched The Pursuit of Happyness in 2021. I was immediately struck by the film's raw emotion and powerful message of hope. The story of Chris Gardner's journey from homelessness to success is one of the most inspiring I've ever seen, and it has stayed with me ever since. The film follows Chris Gardner as he struggles to make ends meet as a traveling salesman. He is evicted from his apartment, and he and his son, Christopher Jr., are forced to live in shelters and on the streets. Despite all of the challenges he faces, Chris never gives up on his dream of becoming a stockbroker. He perseveres through long hours of work and endless rejection, and eventually h...