You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?
While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.
2y ago
How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?
Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
2y ago
How to stay hydrated during Ramadan
With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.
2y ago
Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough
While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.
2y ago
Hair goals 2020
Gone are the days when one had to overload their hair with products to look glammed up! In fact, 2020 hair goals are all about that messy, effortlessly flawless, just-woke-up kind of hair.
4y ago
The trial of wedding style repetitions
Your budget is limited, but the love for your family, friends and ‘kachchi’ is not. So, instead of falling prey to the classic trap of ‘I-have-nothing-to-wear,’ why not use these tricks to make the most of your outfits?
4y ago
Oroddho: Small steps towards a big difference
While the western world has equipped itself with support centres, certified counsellors, and group therapy sessions to tackle mental health issues, Bangladesh has yet to get over its taboo surrounding it.
5y ago
The spirituality of a sacred month
With Ramadan finally here, the entire atmosphere is filled with a profound sense of spirituality, one that inspires people, and instills virtue. However, this spirituality is often felt and interpreted by different people in various ways, and Star Lifestyle decided to explore just that.
5y ago
February 13, 2018
Terracotta jewellery
With terracotta art of the Indus Valley civilisation dating back as early as 3000 BC, one can easily say that this art form is an ideal
February 6, 2018
Fluorescent shades in your wardrobe
Fashion disasters associated with fluorescent shades are far too many. Just imagine wearing a neon green pantsuit. Not only will the
January 30, 2018
Recipe collecting through the ages
Growing up, you have probably seen your mother resort to a special drawer that is only opened before special occasions or when you had guests over.
January 30, 2018
A tribute to Siddika Kabir
“Ranna Khaddo Pushti was my only hope when I first started living alone in Germany. See, back then, you could not just Skype your mother for instructions or use YouTube.
January 9, 2018
Getting yourself tested
For starters, basic things such as your blood type (if you do not know that already), blood pressure and cholesterol levels should be tested.
January 5, 2018
Learning new skills vs honing old ones
The end of your exams brings with it a new dilemma. While you're glad to finally have some free time and not constantly worry
December 19, 2017
Just honey things
One of the wonder-ingredients of skin care happens to be honey, and for good reasons. To shrink pores, add egg-white to honey and
December 12, 2017
Lungi - our very own globetrotter
Going through the lanes of Gulistan or Hawker's Market, you find a cosy little nook of shops thronged by men of all ages. Among the calls of the vendors and the men hauling each other, you notice the neat stacks of fabric surrounding you. Upon closer inspection, you realise that the stacks are just lungis —checks and plaids, and in various hues of blues, whites and greys.
December 5, 2017
Easy solutions to skin dilemmas
The magic of makeup is nothing the world is unaware of. You watch in awe as style gurus instantly turn themselves into divas with just a few strokes.
December 5, 2017
Light Winter Wear
Thanks to global warming, sweater weather is not quite here yet. The slow arrival of winter means that quite often one is stuck between feeling chilly or too stuffy.
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