Zeba Fareha Hossain

How to discover your true self in winter

Is winter always about letting the cold waves trigger the darkness in one's heart? We say, no. Winter can also be an aspirational season filled with self-love, gratitude, restarts, healing and so much more. We spend our entire lives fighting the demons inside of our heads. We spend hours, days, and months trying to come to terms with our true selves. However, when the time comes to heal and move forward, we step back and lean on things or people who are not meant to be our companions. This journey is about our own selves. It is about finding peace within the boundaries of self-awareness.

Online dating in Bangladesh: Is virtual love for real?

According to Google, it is the practice of searching for a romantic or sexual partner on the internet, typically via a dedicated website. In other words, it is the usage of the internet to find similar personalities on a level where it is possible to find love. It has been highly popular in the last 10 years and due to our fast-paced lives and the fear of pandemic, people found comfort in this modern age service. For people who have trouble opening up and socialising, it has relieved them as well. Online dating is a Gen Z practice that has trickled down to the boomers and beyond.

Chinese Zodiacs: What do ancient scriptures say about you

Did you know Chinese astrology dates back to 256 BC? In fact, it was during the era of Zhou Dynasty that the Chinese started taking a keen interest in zodiac signs. Chinese astrology employs notions that are not present in Western astrology, such as the Wu Xing teachings, the 10 celestial stems, the 12 earthly branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day, and time.

Which colour suits your zodiac the best?

We are surrounded by colours all the time; they have an impression on how we see the world around us. Hence, is it not better to know the ones that act in our favour? Here is a short list of ‘lucky colours’ based on your Zodiac sign.

Glam Makeover by Nazifa Tabassum: A Story of Beauty and Bliss

Glam Makeover is a makeover studio located in Niketan. "If you’re too comfortable, it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track” — This quote by Susan Fales Hill, author, screenwriter, and TV producer, sums up Nazifa Tabassum’s journey of Glam Makeover. We got a chance to have a short rendezvous with the spectacular owner, Nazifa Tabassum about her journey of building and making Glam Makeover a success.

The evergreen winning combo of black and gold

There are those well-regarded classic colour combinations like black and gold that never go out of style for anybody. Even if we date back to the 1900s when women’s fashion was neat, covered and detailed with ruffles, buttons and lace in layers; black and gold had an upper hand even there. Georgia Hale, a 20th century silent film artist sported black silk dresses with golden tassels.

To make a friend or foe? Let the zodiac signs help

Let the Zodiac signs predict the nature of your friendship. If you spot your best friend here, please do share their zodiac traits with them. After all, a true friend is an individual’s greatest asset!

5 common monsoon nostalgia moments

Monsoon is a season such that it is beautiful and miserable at the same time. Beautiful for the people who know and can feel the essence of raindrops, the wholesomeness of the misty weather and the rejoice in making memories under the gloomy skies. Miserable for those who are forced to go places by the flooded roads, for those with internal sorrows that comes to life as thunderstorms strike, and of course the underprivileged or victims of floods! And yet, monsoon nostalgia can be a book that holds our fondest memories. We all have our personal favourites when it comes to monsoon nostalgia moments. Here are the 5 most commonly loved and reminisced monsoon nostalgia moments.

Top 5 Healthy Practices During Monsoon Season

The rainy season means a sprinkle of romance with a splash of fun, but staying healthy in such unpredictable seasons should still be a priority. The change of weather can cause a lot of illnesses like fever, cough, headache etc, and COVID is not gone completely either. Here are 5 tips on how you can maintain your health and be fit throughout this prevailing monsoon season.

8 benefits of the champi: oiling the mane

Oiling hair is a common cultural practice in Bangladesh. We have seen our parents do it, we have seen our siblings do it, and now that we are of age, we do it too because it is essential to keep our hair healthy. Oiling is great for scalp and overall hair nourishment.

Sway in fashion: Tennis Edition

Tennis is one of the most fascinating and celebrated sports in the world. It is a classic combination of athleticism and strategy. If anyone told you that there is a fixed dress code to such games, they must have fooled you. The beauty of these games is that you get to be yourself as long as you are able to pull the outfit you are wearing.

Which jewellery suits you best? Let your horoscope decide

Astrology tells us that certain gems and jewellery can control our environment, emotions etc. Let’s see what type of jewellery is suitable for your star sign. What are you waiting for? Gift yourself a shopping spree and align your stars along the way!

What kind of a student are you according to your star sign?

Here are the zodiac signs and their traits as a student.

Who will you fall in love with based on their zodiac signs?

Find your perfect partner by your zodiac signs.

Workplace Zodiac: Matching star signs with your colleagues

Here are the zodiac signs and their traits as an employee.  

Cannes 2022: The best looks so far

The 75th Cannes Film Festival was inaugurated on 17 May and as usual had a star-studded list of attendees from around the world with their best outfits.

5 Teenage fashion trends for 2022

“Fashion to me is comfort. As days are passing by and my body is evolving, I believe anything that makes me feel good and safe is fashionable to me.

Khan Shaheba and Co. — A tale of cooking happiness

You can take the foodie out of Bangladesh, but you cannot take Bangladesh out of the foodie — this is the principal concept for Sumaya Khan, a London-based lawyer turned food and fashion entrepreneur, who is co-founder at the much loved catering service, Khan Shaheba and Co.

8 female lead movies to watch

Even though we believe women should be celebrated every day, there are some instances which you just cannot avoid. In this case, it’s the movies. Everyone likes to give a good reviewed movie a watch but even to this date, there are very few genuine female-led movies that have received the love from their viewers.

How to celebrate Women’s Day with the special ladies in your life

How you define Women’s Day and your way of celebrating it can vary, but one thing remains constant — love and bonding with the women in our lives. Here are some of the trendiest ways of celebrating women’s day.

5 innovative ways to make your bedside table look sleek

With so many ideas to select from, we thought of helping you out by narrowing the list down. Here are the top 5 tips for you to jazz up your bedside table.

5 songs that will make your Valentine’s Day special

Music and love have a very historical relationship. On that note, here are 5 classics that will make your partner fall in love with you over and over again:

Top 5 romantic Valentine’s Day gifts for your special lady

Are you in a common dilemma that involves gifting your special one something out of the box for the day of love? If yes, this is the article you need to give your attention to.

The nonchalant truth of mansplaining

Have you ever come across a man who claimed himself to be more knowledgeable than you, even though you are more experienced in that particular field? If yes, you have been mansplained.

Quick and easy winter laundry tips

As chilling as winter may be, it is the usage of life skills such as laundry or showers that really help our bodies absorb the true essence of the season.

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023

How to discover your true self in winter

Is winter always about letting the cold waves trigger the darkness in one's heart? We say, no. Winter can also be an aspirational season filled with self-love, gratitude, restarts, healing and so much more. We spend our entire lives fighting the demons inside of our heads. We spend hours, days, and months trying to come to terms with our true selves. However, when the time comes to heal and move forward, we step back and lean on things or people who are not meant to be our companions. This journey is about our own selves. It is about finding peace within the boundaries of self-awareness.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Online dating in Bangladesh: Is virtual love for real?

According to Google, it is the practice of searching for a romantic or sexual partner on the internet, typically via a dedicated website. In other words, it is the usage of the internet to find similar personalities on a level where it is possible to find love. It has been highly popular in the last 10 years and due to our fast-paced lives and the fear of pandemic, people found comfort in this modern age service. For people who have trouble opening up and socialising, it has relieved them as well. Online dating is a Gen Z practice that has trickled down to the boomers and beyond.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Chinese Zodiacs: What do ancient scriptures say about you

Did you know Chinese astrology dates back to 256 BC? In fact, it was during the era of Zhou Dynasty that the Chinese started taking a keen interest in zodiac signs. Chinese astrology employs notions that are not present in Western astrology, such as the Wu Xing teachings, the 10 celestial stems, the 12 earthly branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day, and time.

September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022

Which colour suits your zodiac the best?

We are surrounded by colours all the time; they have an impression on how we see the world around us. Hence, is it not better to know the ones that act in our favour? Here is a short list of ‘lucky colours’ based on your Zodiac sign.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Glam Makeover by Nazifa Tabassum: A Story of Beauty and Bliss

Glam Makeover is a makeover studio located in Niketan. "If you’re too comfortable, it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track” — This quote by Susan Fales Hill, author, screenwriter, and TV producer, sums up Nazifa Tabassum’s journey of Glam Makeover. We got a chance to have a short rendezvous with the spectacular owner, Nazifa Tabassum about her journey of building and making Glam Makeover a success.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

The evergreen winning combo of black and gold

There are those well-regarded classic colour combinations like black and gold that never go out of style for anybody. Even if we date back to the 1900s when women’s fashion was neat, covered and detailed with ruffles, buttons and lace in layers; black and gold had an upper hand even there. Georgia Hale, a 20th century silent film artist sported black silk dresses with golden tassels.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

To make a friend or foe? Let the zodiac signs help

Let the Zodiac signs predict the nature of your friendship. If you spot your best friend here, please do share their zodiac traits with them. After all, a true friend is an individual’s greatest asset!

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

5 common monsoon nostalgia moments

Monsoon is a season such that it is beautiful and miserable at the same time. Beautiful for the people who know and can feel the essence of raindrops, the wholesomeness of the misty weather and the rejoice in making memories under the gloomy skies. Miserable for those who are forced to go places by the flooded roads, for those with internal sorrows that comes to life as thunderstorms strike, and of course the underprivileged or victims of floods! And yet, monsoon nostalgia can be a book that holds our fondest memories. We all have our personal favourites when it comes to monsoon nostalgia moments. Here are the 5 most commonly loved and reminisced monsoon nostalgia moments.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

Top 5 Healthy Practices During Monsoon Season

The rainy season means a sprinkle of romance with a splash of fun, but staying healthy in such unpredictable seasons should still be a priority. The change of weather can cause a lot of illnesses like fever, cough, headache etc, and COVID is not gone completely either. Here are 5 tips on how you can maintain your health and be fit throughout this prevailing monsoon season.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

8 benefits of the champi: oiling the mane

Oiling hair is a common cultural practice in Bangladesh. We have seen our parents do it, we have seen our siblings do it, and now that we are of age, we do it too because it is essential to keep our hair healthy. Oiling is great for scalp and overall hair nourishment.