Fabled ‘Dhakai Muslin’ Revived
For over 200 years, muslin was only a memory, until recently, when due to the keen interest of Bangladesh government and the craftsmanship of our local artisans, it was revived and the fabled cloth...
Feed the soul with homemade food from Cumin
Living in Dhaka can become tedious. The average food is barely worth mentioning and cravings for homemade food arises more often than we’d like to admit. What if you had the option to help yourself...
The business of flowers
Flowers have been admired, sought after, and cherished throughout the history of humankind.
Far Field Voice Controlled TV from VISION
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? – you know the story. It would be lovely to have such a mirror on your wall that can show you what you wish and talk back to you. It’s a...
The Psychology of Breakup Songs
With the Valentine’s Day in sight, let’s focus on something that ignites even more vehement feelings in one’s heart. No, it’s not your love for cakes; I am talking about breakups.
Month-long art exhibition on ‘Bangabandhu, Liberation War and Bangladesh’
‘The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance’ — wrote Aristotle to emphasise the significance of art. Abstract values like freedom are...
Nursing and Caregiving: A Set of Helping Hands
Adulting is not easy. You have to take care of yourself, your family and your career; all at the same time. And this can often turn out to be challenging, especially when a family member gets sick...
Ispahani Bakery Fresh: The ultimate snack solution
Whether you are planning on hosting an evening tea, or just want to keep some biscuits like snacks to munch on all by yourself, Ispahani Foods Limited offers a number of different types of Toast,...
ENO: A solution for a quick relief
The human body resembles a fine machine in more ways than one.
ABCs of cycling in Dhaka
Bicycle needs no introduction. It’s a popular mean of transportation in the rural areas. Perhaps not so much in the cities. But why not consider the idea for a moment?