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Food for thought: Things to eat to improve mental health

It’s 2024 and we all know the importance of a healthy diet for physical health. But what about its impact on our mental well-being? Just like the rest of our body, the brain thrives on nourishment and the quality of that nourishment significantly influences our mood, cognitive function, and even our resilience to stress. Dr Sifat E Syed Auna, Associate ...

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Ilisha Curry

Ingredients: v    Hilsha Fish piece: 4/5 v    Sliced onion: 1/2 cup v    Onion paste: 2 tbsp v    Tarmaric powder: 1 tsp v    Chili powder- 1 tsp v    Salt: 1 tsp v    Green chilli-8-10v    Mastered oil- 2 cup Method: Wash the fish pieces well. Now in a pan pour the mastered oil and heat well. Now you will have to fry ...

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Flavour-packed fish recipes for the weekend lunch

Looking forward to making your Friday lunch special? Dive into these delectable fish recipes that are perfect for a satisfying and delicious meal. These recipes promise to deliver a delightful dining experience. So, get ready to enjoy a weekend lunch full of flavour and flair! BAKED FISH IN SOY SAUCE Ingredients 1 kg basa/koral, boneless and skinless 6 dried red ...

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BIS sets up department for standardisation in Ayush sector

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has advanced standardisation for the Ayush sector. With the establishment of a dedicated standardisation department, the Bureau has expedited standardisation activity in the domain. The new department focuses on promoting safety, efficacy, and quality of Ayush products and practices, encompassing traditional Indian systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, ...

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Classic British Fish & Chips

Ingredients: For the Fish: v 7 tbsp (55 gm) all-purpose flour, divided v 7 tbsp (55 gm) cornstarch v 1 tsp baking powder v Fine salt, to taste v Freshly ground black pepper, to taste v 1/3 cup cold dark beerv 1/3 cup cold sparkling water v 4 (7-ounce) thick, white fish fillets For the Chips: v 2 pounds potatoes, ...

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Procrastination: Reclaim your time and boost productivity

We’ve all been there: collapsing on the couch after school, vowing to tackle that assignment later, only to be sidetracked by the allure of Instagram, binge-worthy TV shows, or the latest online trends. It’s a familiar scene for many—one where your to-do list seems to grow while you lounge in blissful denial. If this sounds like your daily routine, you ...

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Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: v 1 tbsp vegetable oil, or to taste v 2 pounds mackerel fillets v 1 tsp salt v 1/8 tsp ground black pepper v ¼ cup butter, melted v 2 tbsp lemon juice v 1/8 tsp ground paprika Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with vegetable oil. 2. Place ...

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‘Watch’ your thoughts

Watch – a regular companion of our daily life. Though it was invented for keeping the track of time, the “wrist watch” always holds a different appeal since ages. A Wrist watch from a reputed brand is a great gift to commemorate a special occasion or to gift some dear one on their special day. Some people love to collect ...

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Dignity, self-expression, and fashion

As a child, I always thought there was only one way to dress — a polka-dot print saree, matching sleeveless blouse, bulky glass that takes up most of one’s face, a chic bun, and a tiny dot at the centre of the forehead to complete the look. Once I became an adult myself, the styles changed right before my eyes, ...

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Why judging our taste for red meat is a recipe for disaster

As an average Dhakaite, what does it mean to judge meat lovers? With the rise of trendy diets, technicalities, and jargon from the “plant-based” movement, it’s enough to send an average foodie into a spiral of culinary confusion. This is why most veteran meat lovers, who relish their biriyani and beef bhuna, remain unfazed by such diet wars. Unless, of ...

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