You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?
While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.
2y ago
How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?
Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
2y ago
How to stay hydrated during Ramadan
With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.
2y ago
Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough
While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.
2y ago
Hair goals 2020
Gone are the days when one had to overload their hair with products to look glammed up! In fact, 2020 hair goals are all about that messy, effortlessly flawless, just-woke-up kind of hair.
4y ago
The trial of wedding style repetitions
Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?
4y ago
Oroddho: Small steps towards a big difference
While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.
4y ago
The spirituality of a sacred month
With Ramadan finally here, the entire atmosphere is filled with a profound sense of spirituality, one that inspires people, and instills virtue. However, this spirituality is often felt and interpreted by different people in various ways, and Star Lifestyle decided to explore just that.
5y ago
May 22, 2018
A new beginning for Sweets of Bengal
With a passion for bringing the best to their customers, Sweets of Bengal (Banglar Mishti) has begun its new journey at Tajwar Centre in Banani. The launching ceremony, which was nothing short of grand, occurred on 14 May, 2018, where guests were invited to get a taste of the ambience of the outlet. The massive outlet is also home to Art Cafe, thus being the ideal spot for people of all ages to come and have a good time.
May 8, 2018
Bangladesh Ethical Fair 2018
As the RMG sector of Bangladesh becomes a flourishing industry worldwide, it comes as no surprise that the celebration marking the fifth year of Fashion Revolution, the world's largest fashion activism movement, would be a grand affair. The Fashion Revolution Bangladesh's event, called 'Bangladesh Ethical Fair' was hosted in the cosy Bengal Boi at Road 27, Dhanmondi. The event, which took place from 24
April 24, 2018
Sweets for Shab-e-barat
Fast forward to today, and you will see that love for traditional Bengali sweets is still going strong. Unfortunately, the only thing that seems to have changed is that we now have literally no time to dabble into the wizardry of sweet-making as the city life has its own set rules, which mostly do not include making desserts at home.
April 10, 2018
The Sound Of Music
Melody is meant to take you to a mystical place of absolute peace and harmony. Audiences who attended the seasonal show of Sound of Music on 23 March, 2018 were momentarily transported to that place.
March 27, 2018
Checklist for Baishakh
Being a festival of colour and new beginnings, it is no surprise that you want even the nitty-gritty details of your Pahela Baishakh to be perfect. From the right outfit, to the right home decor, to the ideal food — the list is endless! Yet, as we loom closer to the most anticipated event in the Bengali calendar, the mental to-do list seems more daunting by the minute.
March 20, 2018
Mr. Fancy Pants
Being an essential complement to the panjabi, the right pajama can indeed make or break an outfit. With that in mind, why not jazz up the bottom-wear for a change?
March 6, 2018
A SKIN-DEEP ISSUE
it goes without saying that our country is diversified when it comes to physical features such as skin complexion. Although our skin tone can be broadly termed as "brown" by the rest of the world, one cannot be oblivious to the countless shades of brown that exists. So, why is that despite being so diversified, we still tend to constrain the word "beautiful" to only specific features? why is it the case that even now, being "fair" only is considered perfection instead of what we are born with?
February 27, 2018
Beautiful Anger exhibition by Rubina Akhter
Although a graduate from art college, Rubina Akhter was never really fond of painting. And yet, the artist in her found solace in strokes of bold colours every time she was faced with emotions too complex emotions for words. For the past twenty years, it has been art that has helped Rubina Akhter navigate her way through life. And soon enough, she found herself bemused with the huge stockpile of art that she had created over the years.
February 27, 2018
Ushering in spring with the Le Reve Fashion Show
The spring season brings with it an aura of freshness and Le Reve's spring/summer collection 2018 tends to capture just that. With the motto for their new collection being “bold, bright and cosy,” Le Reve's clothing line this season is dominated by bold colours and fun patterns as was revealed in their exclusive fashion show. The event, which was held on the 17 February, 2018 in their store in Mohammadpur, not
February 13, 2018
A world of purple affairs
Traditionally associated with royalty, the colour purple is one of elegance, spirituality and mystery. It reminds you of delicate orchids
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