Finding the best kids’ winter wear in Dhaka – Without freezing your budget
Winter in Dhaka brings adorable kids' fashion essentials like printed socks, themed sweaters, puffer jackets, and fleece-lined leggings. From vibrant accessories to cosy wear, options span street markets, malls, and online stores across all budgets.
1w ago
How parenting changed, and why 'respect' looks different
In the last decades, children were inevitably taught to respect authority figures such as parents, teachers, and law enforcement. Terms such as saying "please" and "thank you" and addressing adults formally were introduced early, with no questions asked.
2w ago
How to trick your body into being a morning person (yes, it’s possible!)
Waking up early is a boon for morning people, giving them extra hours in the day to get things done and more. This does not necessarily come easy to everyone, especially those whose energy levels peak towards the end of the day, rather than in the beginning.
2w ago
Is the petni getting outdone by Hollywood CGI? A cultural horror showdown
Bengali folklore's ghosts, from the haunting shakchunni to the enigmatic Brahmadaitya, offer subtle chills Hollywood’s loud, predictable horrors can't match. While CGI thrills prevail today, Bengali spirits’ unpredictable nature still uniquely terrifies.
3w ago
Cut the stress, fold the paper: The surprising power of origami
This age-old Japanese art of paper folding has fascinated cultures around the world with its simplicity and endless creative potential. While originally from Japan, this craft has been adopted — and adapted — by many, making it one of the most globally influential paper crafts.
4w ago
Victoria’s Secret returns with diversity, but are we buying it?
After a six-year sabbatical, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back, and the internet is divided.
1m ago
Move over, Gucci! Bangladesh's old-school gamcha is now the coolest thing in fashion
The gamcha, a traditional Bangladeshi handwoven fabric, is making a stylish comeback in fashion. From kurtas to accessories, it blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Vibrant, breathable, and eco-friendly, gamcha-based fashion promotes sustainability and celebrates local textile heritage.
1m ago
35 and pregnant: Navigating the myths and realities
The expression may sound alarming but "geriatric pregnancy" is simply a medical term for pregnancies in women aged 35 and above. Over time, this has evoked fear and concern due to increased health risks. However, it’s important to understand that these risks do not define every pregnancy.
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November 1, 2023
Is photo retouching ethical?
Occasionally called editing, the proper term for pictures which are tweaked to look a certain way is “retouching.” Photo retouching tools are powerful — they give you a choice to look closer to what you aspire to look like, but more and more people are calling out its ethical dimensions.
October 23, 2023
Colour blocking in fashion — A gift from Yves Saint Laurent
Whether it’s the iconic colour blocks from Saint Laurent’s Piet Mondrian-inspired sack dress from the ‘60s that entice you or the newer stacking and layering technique that catches your eye, colour blocking is a fashion trick that encourages the wearer to get creative with colours and push boundaries with them.
October 22, 2023
Unlock your bold side: Step-by-step guide to effortless colour blocking eyes
With colour blocking taking over the runway and street fashion, style savants everywhere are experimenting with chunky eye makeup as a playful accompaniment to their outfits.
October 21, 2023
Clip, stick, and slay: A new era of easy-to-wear everyday hair extensions
Hair extensions go back thousands of years, with Queen Cleopatra being one of the first females to sport the accessory. Fast forward today, extensions have evolved and the most recent edit looks the most promising!
October 18, 2023
Fighting ageism: Can you allow us to age gracefully, please?
Our unforgiving, superficial society is a lover of beauty, quick to criticise whoever does not fit their stereotypes of grace and elegance. Does it matter that she works 16-hour days? Or, she has just given birth, or gone through surgery?
October 12, 2023
The best generation of fathers: The millennial dads
From attending Lamaze classes to changing diapers, taking the kids out to being involved in PTMs, millennial dads are quite the apology for their past generations.
October 5, 2023
Azmeri Haque Badhan’s many looks for Netflix’s Khufiya
Written, directed, and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj, Khufiya is a Netflix original neo-noir based on Amar Bhushan’s spy thriller, Escape to Nowhere. Among the names of prominent Bollywood bigwigs such as Tabu, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Ali Fazal is the name of Bangladesh’s very own, Azmeri Haque Badhan.
October 2, 2023
Cool, Breezy and Stylish in a Sundress
It’s nearly October and fall season in the fashion world. Here in Bangladesh, summer shows no signs of waning. Well, if the sun is out, so are the sundresses!
September 26, 2023
Solo travel: Journey to self-discovery and empowerment
Danny Amin, a businessman by profession and a nomad at heart, has now travelled to a number of countries, across various continents. Among his most notable expeditions lie London, Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Kenya, and Malaysia.
September 24, 2023
Solo travel: Journey to self-discovery and empowerment
One of the most compelling perks of travelling solo is that one is able to curate the trip however they want without having to comply with the wishes or needs of another.
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