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.

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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.

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Regal biriyani recipes with PRAN Ghee Premium

Regal biriyani recipes

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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March 18, 2023
March 18, 2023

Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Recipes for Shab-e-Barat

Over time, the practice of cooking and distributing halwa and roti have etched themselves as part of our tradition and now, Shab-e-Barat is synonymous to having halwa and bread in the house. On this note, here are a few bread and roti recipes for you try out.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Top 5 places to buy bread for Shab-e-Barat

Shab-e-Barat brings with it not only auspiciousness and blessings but also festive vibes and sociable exchanges. While devout Muslims engage themselves in acts of worship, households also get busy getting the best bread for their family and relatives, and distributing it among the needy. Among the hundreds of places that are available to buy bread, here are the top 5 in the city.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Culture Club by The Food Talk

The Food Talk, a popular Facebook group that is abuzz with food enthusiasts, restauranteurs, home cooks, and the like recently hosted a culture mixer called “Culture Club” on Saturday, 18 February, 2023. The idea of the event was for epicures from all backgrounds to converse and connect, while the stalls portrayed how a massive part of our culture is defined by food.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Dhaka’s lively bakery scene

As a city, Dhaka is rich in terms of culture and tradition, and what forms a big part of our heritage is the food we have carried down from generation to generation.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Women on the move: Making travelling easier

While the desire to explore new places may be the same for all, is travelling throughout the country the same for everyone?

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

Chocolate dessert recipes for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate is the universal language of love and to many, is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.So, this Valentine’s Day, win the heart of your loved ones by making a decadent dessert with chocolates!

January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023

’Tis the season of pithas

Every country has a host of traditional sweets that they proudly plate as a representation of their food and culture; for Bangladesh, this is undoubtedly pitha. For us, pitha is not just any other ordinary food but is also a treasure trove of great memories. Growing up, winter would mean seeing your mum making pithas of various sizes and shapes and listening to the stories of the origin of these sweets. Or, it would mean having steaming hot, warm chitoi pitha for breakfast with mangsher jhol.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Top 6 places to visit in Jashore

Like every other region in Bangladesh, Jashore, formerly spelled Jashore, located in the southwestern part of the country, contains a treasure trove of places to visit and explore. From housing the country’s largest flower garden to being home to one of the pioneers of Bengali literature — Jashore has a lot to offer, from both natural and historical aspects. Here is a list of the 5 must-visit places in Jashore.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Is it time to rethink Shakrain?

Previously, Shakrain was all about the day-long preparation of flying kites and making traditional pitha that would keep the youth and elderly busy and brimming with excitement. Mostly happening in the areas that line the Buriganga River, it is an occasion exclusive to old Dhaka, where people from all over the city come to take part in.