Fariha Amber

Fariha Amber is a Contributor & Food Columnist at Star Lifestyle

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.

2m ago

Quick and delicious recipes with All Time Family Cake

While we may have the main dishes sorted with an assortment of beef and mutton recipes, this Eid, let’s not leave desserts out.

5m ago

Regal biriyani recipes with PRAN Ghee Premium

Regal biriyani recipes

5m ago

How to jazz up your regular lemonade in two minutes!

Lemonade is one of our go-to summer essentials this year, and although the original recipe is delicious as it is, here are 5 ways you can jazz it up, that too in under 2 minutes!

6m ago

Light and delicious: Shrimp recipes for summer

Summer brings with it clear skies and dazzling sunshine, but more often than not, it also alters our taste preferences. Light, zesty, and herby recipes seem to taste better when the sun’s up and shining. Thus, here are 4 shrimp recipes to try for you this summer, so that you may savour delicious food while you beat the heat!

7m ago

Inviting children over for Eid? Try out these delicious recipes!

Often the most discerning critics, children can present a challenge when it comes to meal planning, especially during festive occasions like Eid. To ensure your celebration is a culinary success, it's essential to craft dishes that appeal to their tastes.

7m ago

No oil, no problem: Delicious air fryer recipes for busy foodies 

With the joy and blessings of the holy month also comes the constant worry about what to make for iftar, and Eid.

7m ago

Healthy iftar recipes that kids will actually love

Every mother goes through the conundrum — what to feed their children — the picky eaters of the family — during iftar. Ensuring that children get the right nutrients can be quite challenging, especially if a mum has to stay busy with outside appointments. However, there is a solution to this problem — quick iftar recipes that are as delightful as they are nutritious. This Ramadan, let flavours meet health through these easy-to-make iftar recipes.

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November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021

The best lassi in Dhaka

There are lots of eateries and restaurants in Dhaka that serve delectable lassi, and within these are some places that one must visit. Thus, we set on a hunt down town for the best lassi available!

November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021

Faiza Ahmed: Defining fashion and style through spirituality

In the dynamic world of fashion where trends constantly come and go, everyone has their unique style. Your own style is a representation of yourself — it defines how you choose to build your aura. Style can be a mode of communication; it can make a statement on its own. Style can also be used to convey the message of spirituality.

November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021

The ultimate kitchen experience with My Kitchen

If a house is compared with an office, the kitchen is its workstation, and it is of utmost importance that any workstation is built to be functional. My Kitchen, a concern of Tilottoma Bangla Group, offers complete kitchen solutions while ensuring optimal design, functionality, and quality.

November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021

Afsana Ferdousi in Aspara Fashion Week

The global fashion arena is brimming with vivacity as the eighth season of Aspara Fashion Week, a project that was initiated in early 2017 by one of the world’s most renowned designers, Aidarkhan Kaliyev was held during 7-10 October, 2021. Given the current circumstance, this was the first virtual rendition of the international fashion show.

October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021

The goodness of matcha

Matcha, a form of tea that has its roots in China and translates to “ground tea” in Japanese, is a proud representation of the shared love for tea in Eastern Asia.

October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021

A Cook’s Kitchen

The kitchen is easily my favourite corner of the house, and I love spending time in there. It is not just about cooking in the kitchen — we have all had our bad days in there too, through failures and cooking mishaps, but it is also the place where gastronomical magic is concocted through experimentation.

October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021

Ice cream bonanza: Our favourite recipes

While ice cream is good enough to be served as it is, it can also be used as a component to create stunning drinks and desserts. Additionally, using already prepared ice cream slashes the preparation required by half!

October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021

Elder siblings: The inherent third parent

It goes without saying that the elder sibling plays a special role in every family. It remains unsaid, but an elder sibling often takes upon the character of a third parent. Among the various personas they cater to, there are some essential roles they play.

October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021

The versatile rice cooker

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.

September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021

Deshi Bhalobashi – wearing local with pride

Bangladesh, a country rich with heritage, brimming with art, and diverse in terms of culture, has traditional paraphernalia originating from every region. Deshi Bhalobashi is a platform that showcases these masterpieces that our artists have been creating since time immemorial, as a manner of passing down our heritage.