Life Style

Greeks, look away now! Those who don’t turn on the oven in the summer months might want to turn the page, too. Personally, I don’t mind putting something in the oven in summer, not least because I enjoy that the oven does the work when I might not want to. I even quite like that cheeky blast of heat when ...

An oil boom, a supermarket opportunity and decades of adaptation transformed the taco from a Tex-Mex import into one of Norway’s most beloved traditions. It is Friday night in Bergen, Norway. Emil has rushed home from work and is busy laying the table while his wife Sofie sprinkles seasoning over a dish and their children carry bowls of toppings to ...

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and what a wise adage this is! Indeed, the first thing we tend to notice about people is the story their eyes are telling us. Our emotions, feelings, and moods and their swings are expressed largely through them and boy, do they tell a tale for one and all! Bengali ...

When I camped as a child, I remember the feeling of freedom and adventure, the exhilaration of being outdoors 24/7. But also, there were the sausages – it was the only time they appeared at every meal and the ketchup flowed freely. Naturally, I wanted to share this formative experience with my own children (now aged 17, 15 and nine), ...

In Bangladesh, tea is not merely a beverage; it is a diplomatic tool, a fuel for revolution, and the primary reason why any work ever gets done in a government office! The age-old fractured line between the creamy, comforting embrace of dudh cha (milk tea) and the stark, medicinal reality of rong cha (black tea) splits families faster than property ...

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sell-out exhibition at the British Museum, travelling under police escort during a meticulously choreographed journey from France. The 70-metre (230-foot) embroidery, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, was transported in an air-conditioned, anti-vibration crate under French police escort to the ...

The Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness was not congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they ...

• Flour-11/2 cup • Cornflour- 2 tbsp • Baking powder-1 tsp • Baking powder-1tsp • Cocoa powder-1/2 cup • Liquid milk-1/2 Cup • Coffee-2tsp • Vanilla essence-2 tsp • Egg-2 • Sugar-11/2 cup • Butter-100gm • Buttercream-30gm Method : 1. First we have to serve all the dry ingredients and set aside. 2. First break the eggs in a big ...

As the monsoon season brings frequent rain and humidity, comfort becomes the key to everyday dressing. This season, women’s bottom wear is embracing relaxed silhouettes, breathable fabrics and versatile designs that offer both style and ease. From wide-leg palazzos to baggy jeans and utility cargo trousers, the latest trends are proving that practical fashion can also be bold and confident. ...

We, women, are all different in terms of looks, sizes, and body language, and to carry ourselves best in the workplace, we must keep a good knowledge of our body type. To achieve the perfect elevated basic wear for our wardrobe, we first need to curate which style suits our taste the best. Fashion is most impactful when it serves ...