Adiba Mahbub Proma

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
August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017

Pros and Cons of Red Meat

The love for red meat knows no bounds especially when Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner. You could be one of the passionate buyers intensely searching through the herd in Gabtoli

August 1, 2017
August 1, 2017

Jewellery On A Shoe-string Budget

Fret no more! Believe it or not, there are plenty of aesthetic, even expensive-looking, jewellery pieces that are available within your budget.

August 1, 2017
August 1, 2017

The magic of multipurpose furniture

Multipurpose furniture mostly relies on a folding mechanism, innovatively designed so that parts can be extended or stored, according to one's requirements.

June 13, 2017
June 13, 2017

For tea and coffee lovers

No one quite understands the saying 'Old habits die hard' as much as tea or coffee addicts during Ramadan. Not only are they fighting their pangs of hunger, but also keeping a watch over their cravings!

May 5, 2017
May 5, 2017

THE SECRET TO ACING THE CULINARY ARTS

Currently a judge of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef, Chef Daniel has worked in places all over the world, including U.A.E, Bahrain, and India.

May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017

Lure of tattoos and piercings

Body art has now become a fascinating form of self-expression, and piercings and tattoos tend to do just that. You could opt for a cute stud on your tragus or even go for something much bolder such as piercing your eyebrow.

April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017

6 ways to make the most out of your semester break

Let's be honest here. You are not going to score an internship for the two-week vacation you get at the end of the term. Neither are you going to be partying 24/7. But that hardly means the entire vacation has to go to waste.

January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017

A fair in review

When noisy traffic with enthusiasts from all around the city gather at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar for the one and only festival that January has to offer, we know for a fact that the month long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is finally here. Like every other year,

January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017

Hidden gems of DITF

With its amazing blend of old-school joy and new additions every year, one simply cannot expect the annual Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) to get boring.

January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017

Picking up videography

From recording the right moment to editing, video production is a vast subject and it is quite natural for a beginner to feel lost. Here are a few pointers on how you should go about it.