Anisha Hassan

Eid prep: Ramadan house cleaning

As Ramadan comes to an end and we eagerly await Eid, our homes obviously deserve some attention.

2y ago

Grooming ahead of Eid: Things you should keep in mind

Eid is almost here, it is time we consider personal grooming too, to look and feel our best on the big day.

2y ago

Tips for hosting a grand iftar party

A few days into Ramadan and most of us start looking for the perfect time to throw a bigger and better Iftar party than last year.

2y ago

Weekly Ramadan planner to make your life easier

The few days before Ramadan can sometimes be more hectic than the first day of Ramadan itself with so much to prepare for in such little time. With weekly and daily goals set in writing, it can be a little bit more helpful and can prepare you well ahead so you can step into the Holy Month with a clear mind ready for actions.

2y ago

Blessings of Ramadan

A month of opportunity, and a month of change — Ramadan begins this year just as we welcome summer. This is the month that Muslims await all year long, and prepare for weeks ahead of time because of all the religious practices, fun activities, great food, and countless blessings.

3y ago

Return of the Baguette Bag

While most things have gone downhill in 2020, some have gone up, and we are glad that small purses are one of them. Large chunky bags were big until last year, and while they have not gone redundant, smaller bags have been more popular, in particular baguette bags.

3y ago

4 fashion styling tricks to bring down from the runway

This used to be big a few years ago, but is now back for 2020 couture. Brands like Chloé and Balmain showcased some in the form of dresses, pant suits, flowy skirts, but whichever form you choose, make sure to pay close attention to the material.

4y ago

For the love of stationery hoarding

It may be a digital age where, instead of paper, notes are taken on a scribble pad app on our smartphones, but a true stationery-nerd knows to keep a pen and notepad in their bags.

4y ago
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018

A Gleaming Night at Anjans

With the upcoming Eid comes a whole range of new products from every big fashion house in the country, and Anjans was no different. Famous for their ethnic and fusion collections that uphold the traditions of Bangladesh

May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018

The comeback of printed photos

A decade or two ago, people would rush to get their negatives printed, and they would cherish each and every photo, bind them, and beautifully arrange them in photo books. If one was ever lost or found, the feeling was exceptional, and little would make one happier. Today however, no photo can ever be truly lost as all we have to do is scroll down long enough to find it, and although that is not necessarily a bad thing, it lacks the soul and feel once associated with a printed photo.

May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018

Entrance Décor: Win Your Guest's Heart

The front door is definitely the first thing to an entryway, but is not something we can always change easily, especially if it is an apartment. What you can do is change its surroundings. Warm welcome signs are always nice, especially for guests. And so are wreaths; opt for faux flowers, or greens that add some life to boring old doors.

April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018

Detoxing your earthly abode

We all know this occurs because none of us have the time today to sit down and organise, especially given our busy schedules. Yet, there are those dull moments when we have nothing to do on our hands, and most of us are guilty of having a ton of stuff in our house that we have not had any use in 10 years.

April 3, 2018
April 3, 2018

A lively evening with fun, frolic and food

On Friday, 23 March at Cityscape Tower, Jete Chao? and Cookups presented an event to celebrate Women's Day. These two ventures, both led by women, created the opportunity for numerous other female entrepreneurs in Dhaka to showcase their work, and talent in a place collectively called “Sheroes of Today.”

March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018

Garlic 'n Ginger: Multi cuisine redefined

Although it is hard finding places in the enormous Jamuna Future Park, Garlic 'n Ginger draws you in with its big letters on a wooden sign. It is a unique multicuisine restaurant with exceptional dishes, breath-taking interiors, and impeccable service. Garlic 'n Ginger started with a vision to become a local brand that can compete toe to toe with the foreign franchises in the country in terms of taste and quality. “We

March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018

G for GPS

Easy access One of the best things about GPS has to be that it can function without an internet connection with its built-in system. Simply make sure to have all the maps downloaded and then, access them as you go.

March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018

Sweet Potato

Sometimes used for dessert like pies, and other times as a savoury ingredient, sweet potatoes are just the right amount of both, with

March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018

Importance of Stretching

After those mandatory, and somewhat annoying morning stretches in the 7th grade, most of us have not looked back to giving our limbs some freedom.

February 13, 2018
February 13, 2018

Lime: a botanical gem

The Citrus aurantifolia, or lime as we call it, is something we use almost every single day. Sometimes in dishes, and sometimes by