Life Style

April 14, circa 1996. One can still remember the hush, the reverence, the excitement when a small bottle of the deep red liquid was opened. The hue of the alta, dazzling and instant, was an essential adornment for brides, dancers and women celebrating festivals. Add some clacking and clinking churis to the hands, and voila! The ultimate Bengali look was ...

The Bengali New Year arrives with a sense of renewal, joy, and vibrant celebration. Marking a fresh beginning, Pohela Boishakh brings with it a colourful blend of tradition and evolving lifestyle trends. Reflecting this spirit, one of the country’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, Le Reve, has introduced its Boishakh 1433 Collection-an effortless fusion of cultural heritage and modern style. ...

With the arrival of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar-comes the spirit of new beginnings, vibrant colours, and cultural pride. The festival will begin in the morning with Boishakhi Kids Art Competition. Highlighted activities throughout the day include traditional art & crafts for children -canvas painting, face painting, art competition, and fun interactive zones such as joker ...

Ingredients: * Water * Steamed rice Method: 1. Cook any parboiled rice, immerse in water, and then refrigerate overnight. 2. Roast a few red chillies and add a slice of lemon as accompaniment.

Ingredients: * Ilish (Hilsa) – 4-6 pieces – bone in steaks cut into 2-3 inches wide * Turmeric – 1 tsp * Salt – 1 tsp * Mustard Oil – 1-2 tsp * Oil – 2-3 tbsp, mustard oil or vegetable oil * Nigella Seeds – 1 tsp * Onion – ½ cup, sliced (optional) * Turmeric – ½ tsp ...

A PhD student in Berkeley. A 12-year-old in Texas. A content creator in Washington. An undergrad at Stanford. A former math teacher turned homeschool mom in Texas. After a three-day competition in Atlanta, Georgia, these people became national champions for a burgeoning hobby: speed jigsaw puzzling. I have been a lifelong jigsaw puzzle lover. But in recent years, I have ...

Hazelnut and chocolate cake Having been kept waiting for three hours, Dick Dewy leaves Miss Fancy Day snipping and sewing her blue dress. The plan is that he will return for her a quarter of an hour later, however, Dick convinces himself that he has been scandalously trifled with by Fancy and decides that, to punish her, he will not ...

The business of modern perfumery can stink. While I accept that the cost of everything is now troubling, large sections of the niche fragrance sector seemingly pluck their prices from the sky. It’s not unusual for a bottle costing £300-odd to launch without any accompanying explanation as to why. An unknown name, a needlessly quirky bottle, an egregious price tag ...

As spring fades and a gentle breeze welcomes new beginnings, the familiar call of Pohela Boishakh fills the hearts of Bengalis. It is a celebration of renewal, culture, and joy-more than just a day, it is a vibrant expression of tradition and togetherness. To mark this festive occasion, fashion brand Rang Bangladesh presents its special collection, “Ronge Ronge Boishakh.” Inspired ...

In a city where new dining spots appear almost as frequently as traffic jams, it takes something distinct to stand out. In the ever-evolving culinary landscape of Gulshan, L’eto Bangladesh arrives with a different approach—less about spectacle, more about refinement. From the moment you step in, it is clear that this is not just another restaurant chasing trends, but an ...