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When excessive concern about food becomes a sign of mental illness

An eating disorder is a form of psychological struggle. According to the World Health Organization’s 2025 Adolescent Mental Health Report, the prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. This condition is not merely a reluctance to eat; rather, it reflects a profound psychological crisis. Why does this problem occur? Research has shown that social ...

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Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show

Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year’s tournament, with a performance of her 2000 hit single “Music.” Wearing a pink corset and sporty jacket,she emerged from the ...

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The World Cup final match munchies guide

By 1 AM, the curry and rice you devoured at dinner are long gone, and after the national anthems are played tonight, you give up and inspect every container in the kitchen like a chubby-cheeked mouse, only to find a few stale crumbs. But don’t you worry, because we are here to present you with easy recipes and tricks for ...

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Meera Sodha’s recipe for roasted Greek salad with orzo

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 ...

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How tacos became Norway’s national comfort food

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 ...

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Summer eye makeup trends every Bengali woman will love

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 ...

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Nine essential food rules for camping

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), ...

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Is your tea right or is it rong?

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 ...

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