Anisha Hassan

Eid prep: Ramadan house cleaning

As Ramadan comes to an end and we eagerly await Eid, our homes obviously deserve some attention.

Grooming ahead of Eid: Things you should keep in mind

Eid is almost here, it is time we consider personal grooming too, to look and feel our best on the big day.

Tips for hosting a grand iftar party

A few days into Ramadan and most of us start looking for the perfect time to throw a bigger and better Iftar party than last year.

Weekly Ramadan planner to make your life easier

The few days before Ramadan can sometimes be more hectic than the first day of Ramadan itself with so much to prepare for in such little time. With weekly and daily goals set in writing, it can be a little bit more helpful and can prepare you well ahead so you can step into the Holy Month with a clear mind ready for actions.

Blessings of Ramadan

A month of opportunity, and a month of change — Ramadan begins this year just as we welcome summer. This is the month that Muslims await all year long, and prepare for weeks ahead of time because of all the religious practices, fun activities, great food, and countless blessings.

Return of the Baguette Bag

While most things have gone downhill in 2020, some have gone up, and we are glad that small purses are one of them. Large chunky bags were big until last year, and while they have not gone redundant, smaller bags have been more popular, in particular baguette bags.

4 fashion styling tricks to bring down from the runway

This used to be big a few years ago, but is now back for 2020 couture. Brands like Chloé and Balmain showcased some in the form of dresses, pant suits, flowy skirts, but whichever form you choose, make sure to pay close attention to the material.

For the love of stationery hoarding

It may be a digital age where, instead of paper, notes are taken on a scribble pad app on our smartphones, but a true stationery-nerd knows to keep a pen and notepad in their bags.

December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019

Dandruff and hair care for men

Look for dandruff specific products that target your problem and try to incorporate them into your routines.

December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019

We like big belts and we cannot lie

Sometimes a single buckle just does not cut it. At times like these just bring out two. Coming out symmetrically from both ends to create a bigger centre buckle, these look great when paired with casuals, and is an easy way to step up your denim game.

November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019

A La Greek

All of us have, at least once, come across a beautiful scenery of white houses with little blue roofs and a majestic blue backdrop of the water and the sky merging into one. Santorini is one of the most popular travel destinations today, boasting the exact scenery described, and their special cuisine is one of the most sought after for its mouth-watering taste.

October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019

Face Massages – Secret to youthfulness

If done right, face massages can be thought of as an equivalent to the fountain of youth.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

Celebrating Health, Celebrating Coffee

On the first day of every October, the world gathers to celebrate the one bean we all love to bits, coffee.

September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019

Open letter to the bride’s father

Dear fathers, whose daughters are three months to a year away from the BIG day --

September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019

Coffee, mate?

With tea, we always seem to have a wide selection of snacks to serve as sides, be it alu-puri, toast or muri. However, it gets more difficult with coffee, and even harder so when it is served cold.

August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019

Rev up the regular roti

Start off with a large piece of roti on a pan, and cover half of it with a mixture of seasoned chicken or beef, add on some green onions and cilantro for crunch and cheese to your taste.

July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019

Handling anxiety attacks

Now, these symptoms are a vague description of what can be happening to a person since everyone feels a different version of it and on different scales. However, they give us a rough idea of when we can term a behaviour as an anxiety or panic attack. Both physical and emotional symptoms can occur simultaneously during an attack, leaving a person even more frightened.

July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019

Hues of the earth

Every year, a brand new colour with a catchy name pops up, and takes the fashion world by storm, in turn, making our wardrobes

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