The importance of trees in Dhaka’s concrete jungle
Overurbanisation has destroyed the trees of Dhaka, leaving Dhaka dwellers in an environment where the air is too toxic to breathe in. Land clearing has made the already-hot summer season hotter and prolonged.
1m ago
Table manners 101: Dining etiquettes explained
Table manners are important because in a civilised society, poor dining etiquette can create a poor impression of you at social gatherings and social business situations. Even when you are eating at a restaurant surrounded by strangers, table manners are important, because you do not want to irritate others with your poor manners or invite stares from patrons sitting at the next table.
6m ago
Cashmere: Soft, luxurious, sought-after
Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.
7m ago
Cashmere: Soft, luxurious, sought-after
Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.
7m ago
The scent of autumn
Although the woody ‘base note’ remains the same, the overall scent of autumn may smell slightly different each day. The base note of this scent, which is dried leaves decaying, is constant.
8m ago
Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil
If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.
9m ago
A guide to hair salon etiquette
As a woman who has to visit the beauty salon every 8 to 10 weeks because her layers grow faster than she wants, there are a few things that I have learned and taught myself over time about salon etiquette. They have always saved me from the agony of leaving a salon with a sad face and a bad haircut.
10m ago
Letting your stress be swept away by ocean waves
Try to plan one trip to the beach every year. Do some careful financial planning, save up, and set aside three to four days (the more, the better) from your work schedule to spend time at the beach, because an annual beach getaway is absolutely worth it.
10m ago
May 29, 2024
The importance of trees in Dhaka’s concrete jungle
Overurbanisation has destroyed the trees of Dhaka, leaving Dhaka dwellers in an environment where the air is too toxic to breathe in. Land clearing has made the already-hot summer season hotter and prolonged.
January 1, 2024
Table manners 101: Dining etiquettes explained
Table manners are important because in a civilised society, poor dining etiquette can create a poor impression of you at social gatherings and social business situations. Even when you are eating at a restaurant surrounded by strangers, table manners are important, because you do not want to irritate others with your poor manners or invite stares from patrons sitting at the next table.
December 10, 2023
Cashmere: Soft, luxurious, sought-after
Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.
December 10, 2023
Cashmere: Soft, luxurious, sought-after
Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.
November 12, 2023
The scent of autumn
Although the woody ‘base note’ remains the same, the overall scent of autumn may smell slightly different each day. The base note of this scent, which is dried leaves decaying, is constant.
October 22, 2023
Revisiting childhood: A spectacular circus experience that is Cirque du Soleil
If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.
October 1, 2023
A guide to hair salon etiquette
As a woman who has to visit the beauty salon every 8 to 10 weeks because her layers grow faster than she wants, there are a few things that I have learned and taught myself over time about salon etiquette. They have always saved me from the agony of leaving a salon with a sad face and a bad haircut.
September 10, 2023
Letting your stress be swept away by ocean waves
Try to plan one trip to the beach every year. Do some careful financial planning, save up, and set aside three to four days (the more, the better) from your work schedule to spend time at the beach, because an annual beach getaway is absolutely worth it.
August 21, 2023
The power of a cup of tea
Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.
August 14, 2023
Consequences of climate change on gardening
People who grow crops and those who garden are often the first ones to sense any climate changes. These people also watch these changes first-hand because they spend a considerable amount of their time in and with nature.
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