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Beauty of Kadam flower as Monsoon fashion

The Kadam flower, a timeless symbol of the Bengali monsoon, quietly speaks the language of love. Drawing inspiration from this poetic bloom, Rang Bangladesh has woven an enchanting story into its latest clothing line-one that captures the many moods of the monsoon. Just like the season itself-romantic, sometimes wistful, sometimes radiant-Rang Bangladesh’s new collection reflects the multifaceted essence of the ...

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Cold shower vs hot shower: What does your body and mind need?

Showering isn’t just about cleaning your body from dirt or sweat; it’s also about clearing up your mind, relaxing your body, and detangling your thoughts. Ever wondered why the best thoughts and ideas come to mind while taking a shower? Well, there is a science behind it. Taking a shower can relax our muscles and promote thinking by calming our ...

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How scarcity makes things feel special

You wake up early, hands hovering over the keyboard, waiting for the moment when a digital clock reads 10:00 AM. A few moments later, the window of opportunity had passed. The shoes that had held your fancy for weeks are gone in under a minute. Whether or not a pair was snagged, the adrenaline rush was real, and this is ...

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Mini Malaysia, big flavours

Dhaka’s culinary landscape is undergoing a vibrant transformation. Gone are the days when dining beyond Bengali staples meant choosing between Chinese, Thai, Indian, or a handful of Italian options. Today, the city’s food scene boasts a rich palate of global flavours, from Turkish and Moroccan to Mexican and French delights. Adding to this growing diversity is Mini Malaysia, a new ...

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Say Goodbye To Headaches With These 7 Calming Yoga Poses

Dealing with headaches or migraines can be exhausting, often disrupting your focus and daily life. While medication is one option, gentle yoga can offer a powerful, natural way to reduce the frequency and intensity of these episodes. By calming the nervous system, relieving muscle tension, and improving blood circulation, yoga targets many common migraine triggers. Balasana (Child’s Pose) Balasana is ...

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‘It makes you very close to people very quickly’: The influential style guru behind the stars’ red-carpet looks

As the Oscars approach, Kate Young – the stylist who dresses Scarlett Johansson, Dakota Johnson, Margot Robbie and others – talks risk taking, intimacy, and why method dressing drives her “nuts”. On any given Oscar Sunday, Kate Young is sipping black coffee while perched in a movie star’s bedroom. “If the ceremony starts at 8pm, we’re there in the morning,” ...

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Embracing fatherhood in every sense

From the moment we enter the world, fathers are often the protectors and providers of our lives, always working in the background to ensure we are safe, secure, and loved. As children, we look up to them, sometimes quite literally, as the strongest people we know. They fix what’s broken, lift us onto their shoulders when we’re tired, and somehow ...

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Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday?

Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday? From multipurpose utility garments to Instagrammable maxi dresses and floppy hats, one thing is for sure – we don’t dress this way at home. An American friend recently asked me what to wear on her first flight to Europe. “I want to be comfy but chic,” she said. ...

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Pomegranate Glazed Beef Kebab

Ingredients: * Beef 500 gms * Saffron 1/2 tsp soaked in hot water * Greek yogurt 2 tbsps * Onion 1, chopped * Garlic 1 tbsp * Lemon juice 1 tbsp * Cumin seeds 1 tsp * Cinnamon seeds 1/2 tsp * Pepper * Salt to taste For glaze: * Pomegranate juice 1/3 cup * Honey 1 tbsp * Chili ...

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Red Velvet Cake

  Ingredients: v 1 cup of canola oil v 1 cup of granulated sugar v ½ cup buttermilk v 4 large egg whites* v 4 tsps red food coloring v 1 tsp vanilla extract v ½ tsp white vinegar v 1 ? cup + ¼ cup all-purpose flour v 8 tsps unsweetened cocoa powder v ½ tsp baking soda v ...

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