Ingredient: * Jackfruit seeds –10 pieces * Roast some dry chilies–4/5 pieces * Chop onions –2/3 pieces * Chop garlic– * Salt to taste * Chopped green chilies–2/3 pieces * Coriander leaves– 1 sprig * Mustard oil–half tbsp * Some fried shrimp Method: 1. First, boil the jackfruit seeds and peel off their skin. 2. Then, grind the seeds into ...
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Friendship in fashion
Friendship, it’s that quiet understanding, that silent companionship where words are optional, yet everything is understood. In the midst of life’s daily chaos, it’s the comfort of receiving a simple message. “How are you?”, that carries the weight of a thousand unspoken emotions. It’s love woven into arguments, warmth found in distances, and precious moments carved out of endless responsibilities. ...
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Not long ago, sunscreen felt like something fancy we would see in beauty tutorials or celebrity skincare routines. Most of us didn’t think of it as a must-have. But the more we learned, the more it became clear that this little bottle is actually one of the most important things we can do for our skin. Whether we are men, ...
Read More »House Cafe by Space opens doors with a quiet charm in Dhanmondi
Space has launched House Cafe in Dhanmondi, offering a quiet and serene atmosphere to relax amid the rush of the capital. In a city that rarely slows, House Café by Space offers a deliberate pause, a statement reads. Located inside Khelaghor in 69 Satmasjid Road, the café creates a calm and measured atmosphere marked by warm light, the scent of ...
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Nehari, traditionally cooked overnight and served early in the morning, was once the choice of labourers and workers who needed a heavy, protein-rich meal to start their day in the Mughal era. The workers had to work in the construction section mostly, so they required heavy meals to start the day. But in the alleys of Dhaka, that time-honoured schedule ...
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French chef Alain Passard, known for his mastery of roasting techniques, has decided to drop almost all animal products from the menu at his three-Michelin-star restaurant, Arpege. The decision follows his earlier move to eliminate red meat from Arpege’s dishes in the early 2000s. Passard’s updated menu excludes meat, fish, and dairy, although honey sourced from the restaurant’s own beehives ...
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Faiza Binte Hafiz, a young entrepreneur, has had thin eyebrows since forever. Every time she went out, she had to draw her eyebrows to define them. It was almost a draining daily routine for her. “I was mocked badly in school and was called the ‘no eyebrows’ girl. I started painting my eyebrows in college. To do your eyebrows when ...
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After dengue, many patients are left battling extreme fatigue, low immunity, and dangerously low platelet counts, which makes recovery as crucial as treatment itself. While rest and medication come first, what you eat during this time can make a big difference in how quickly and smoothly you regain strength. Nutrition plays a key role in restoring energy, rebuilding immunity, and ...
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We all grew up with it. A bowl of muri with mustard oil, green chillies, and onions: simple, quick, comforting. But who would have thought that this humble puffed rice would one day make its way to fancy restaurant plates? What was once the star of our street food offerings has now found a new life. Thanks to creative chefs ...
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