Life Style
Cooking up memories: Food that remind of mother's love
Whether it's the taste of your grandmother's signature kachki macher chorchori, or a steaming pot of tehari prepared by your mother, the taste is tied to emotions and specific moments in time, making nostalgia hit hard.
#Perspective / Beyond DNA: The science behind mother-child relationships
Mothers enjoy an extraordinary bond with their children. While emotional attachments are a work in progress for the best of mothers, biologically, this connection is undeniable and considerably deeper, both before and after birth.
#Decor / Where decisions meet design: Basic guidelines for designing a CEO’s office
Decorating office spaces can be tricky and the task gets even harder when it comes to the office of the head of the company. While most corporate offices are somewhat mundane, with the right décor and furniture they can be a cosy place too.
Makeup artist Nerissa Nashin’s movement to celebrate all skin tones
For too long, the beauty industry has mirrored societal biases, notably through colourism, where lighter skin tones are often preferred over darker ones. To break the stereotype, Nerissa Nashin – a determined makeup artist – is challenging deep-seated norms. Her mission is bold yet beautifully simple: confronting the bias toward fair skin that pervades the beauty industry.
Summer essentials: Everyday routine to protect your skin against heat
Do you think the summer heat has gotten its clutches on your skin? Have you felt unpleasant impurities and sweat on your face despite your skincare?
What do your pets need during stormy weather?
You may have noticed that during stormy weather, thunder, and lightning, cats and/or dogs behave differently, like hiding in concealed spaces, shivering and hissing, and showing restless movement.
Here’s why watermelons are good for you
Watermelons are not merely a symbol of summer refreshment. They are an excellent source of hydration and nutrition. Beyond its irresistible watery sweetness, the fruit is preferred for its ability to sustain good health and invigorate the body.
The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
Cybersecurity starts at home: Why mothers need digital literacy
Imagine this: You are scrolling on your phone and your mum calls you for help with her social media. Would you give her a thorough explanation or just brush it off? Whatever the circumstance may be, it is a well-known fact that we, the younger generation, have a greater grasp of the internet than our mothers. Should that, however, stay unchanged? Or should our mums know more about the digital world?
#Press Releases / Niharika Momtaz sweeps Istanbul Fashion Week with her modern and trendy collection
Modest Fashion Week Istanbul, held this year on 25 and 26 April, brought together the world's finest in modest fashion, celebrating an exquisite blend of traditional values and contemporary trends. The event has established itself as the premier platform for showcasing the diversity and creativity inherent in the modest fashion industry.
#Press Releases / Raghu Rai coming to Dhaka
Magnum photographer Raghu Rai is arriving in Dhaka to unveil the cover of the much-anticipated book "Rise of a Nation,” a journey through the Liberation War of Bangladesh, depicted through his captivating photographs. Presented by the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation (DBF) and the Raghu Rai Foundation, this publication is a collaborative effort aimed at becoming an invaluable archival treasure for future generations, preserving the memory of this historical event.
Heatwave hack: Beat the monster heat with coconut water
When the blistering summer knocks at your doorstep, your first instinct would be to pull out a bottle of soft, cold drink from the fridge in a store or supermarket and chug it down in one go. Instead, say yes to coconut water for all of its goodness in summer!
Living with phobias: Understanding and managing deep-seated fears
Phobias are not just simple fears. They are complex emotional and physiological responses that can disrupt daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Felling trees, rising temperatures: Dhaka's environmental wake-up call
Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects have prioritised development over environmental preservation, leading to significant deforestation. Roads have widened and buildings have risen, often at the expense of the mature trees that once cooled the air and filtered pollutants.
The corporate clash between millennials and Gen Zers
Gen Zers have sort of re-shaped the workplace or at least are attempting to. Working alongside them are millennials who, safe to say, have been in the workforce for quite several years. This generational mix is proving to be a hotbed for innovation albeit with its numerous challenges.
Chasing horizons in Thailand: A month of marvels and mishaps
Dhaka. The city where honking is the language of the roads, and the heat is a constant companion like that one clingy friend we all have. So, what happens when five Dhakaites decide to swap this chaos for the tropical allure of Thailand? Let's just say, it involves more than our usual dose of adrenaline and an unexpected culinary plot twist.
Your ticket to effortless summer fashion
This heat is nobody’s friend. Every day, its unyielding intensity seems to be hitting everyone with equal fervour. In such weather, it is often prudent to think of comfort first and fashion later. But what If we told you that you could do both, without compromising on either?
Hottest handbags to have and hold!
A bag is the best and easiest way to bring instant polish to your one’s look. From day to day, our moods vary, and the places we go to and just life in general are not the same. A reasonably stylish woman needs a couple of bags in her wardrobe that will cover all her sartorial grounds with flair.
Embracing slow fashion – A sustainable shift in our closets
In an era dominated by “fast fashion”, where clothing items are produced rapidly by mass-market retailers to meet the latest trends, the “slow fashion” movement presents a conscientious alternative. Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, focusing on sustainability, and making ethical choices that benefit the environment and society.
Unveiling the deception of social media
Behind every photo, every video, and every post lies a curated process which is always aimed at portraying an “ideal” version of oneself to the world.
Surviving Dhaka’s summer: A guide to keeping you cool
Summer in Dhaka is not merely a “mean” sun; it can be characterised as part of a survival game. With the mercury at times rising to 43 degrees Celsius, the sun often appears to have taken our dear city for a giant tandoori oven. As an experienced veteran of Dhaka's ruthless summers, one can give you some cheeky yet highly effective advice for keeping your cool when the city decides to turn up the heat.
