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The quintessential summer drink
The “sharbat” or “sherbet” is commonplace on everyone’s table during this time of stifling heat of the monsoon season. The sherbet acts as a cool drink composed of fruits and herbs serving as a stimulant and energiser at the same time.
Brewing history out of coffee
For many of us, coffee remains an embedded part of life; a go-to beverage at all times and an aid in running our day-to-day activities. Even during the month of Ramadan, many of us like a cup of hot brewed coffee to seal the day with some raw energy and bring order to our chaotic minds.
fyi / Keeping your family safe from illness
It has not been a pretty picture as the world steps into the second month of 2020 with a worldwide scare of the Coronavirus.
Gear up for gardening
Beginner or connoisseur, one unanimous truth about gardening is that it requires unwavering diligence to make our green friends thrive.
Insights into EBL’s Women Banking
For the modern Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs and working women, financial institutions are now offering more and more facilities to take their ventures to the next step, or offering banking services to secure their financial future.
EBL: Leading the way to women’s banking
Out of the numerous private banks that are functional in the county, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has made a name for itself over the years of its operation.
Fyi / Completing your first house
If you are the newlyweds that are about to kick off your new life together in a new abode, your first big-buys are not what you think it might be. Many assume that it would be furniture, but the fact of the matter is that the furniture you do end up with are either stuff you moved from your old home, or given to you by your family to start your new life.
fyi / Seal in that hydration
Winter is almost here, which can only mean one thing — time to lock in that moisture and keep your skin healthy, glowing and soft like a goose-feathered pillow.
Leave the Gluten be
Basically Gluten is protein, which is found in our local flour. The human body requires hardly 15% of this element. Unfortunately, in our country most of the white flour contains 35%-45% gluten which is harmful for our body.
Natural air cleaners
You know that cool breeze you feel outside surrounded by greenery, where the wind feels invigorating, and the air fresh as ever? Unfortunately we miss that and a lot more since we as humans have to live indoors! However, one way to feel the green at home is to bring it inside.
De-clutter for the better
Joyeeta slumped down in the sofa, too exhausted to relish a proper meal at the end of a dull day at work. She rubbed her eyes, which had not enjoyed a good night's sleep in four days.
Packing light
I was a heavy packer once. If it were possible to take my entire house to a vacation, I would have probably considered that too!
Beef on the horizon
Now, we cannot say for sure what the forecast will be on the day of Eid ul Adha, and frankly that is not our forte.
Beef on the horizon
Now, we cannot say for sure what the forecast will be on the day of Eid ul Adha, and frankly that is not our forte.
Five essential tips for healthy hair
Although summer is attributed to causing most damage to hair, rain is far worse, making them brittle and rough. A few simple steps can easily control the damage and done on a regular basis will ensure healthy locks.
Better with butter
Unadulterated butter packs a bunch of nutrients like protein, 'good' fats and a host of vitamins, including A, D, K and B12. It also adds a taste of richness to almost all dishes, and the smell of butter also boosts the appeal of the dish served.
Prescription or over the counter
Dr Natasha Rea Harun, MBBS, explains why it is important to know the difference between prescriptioned and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Music overload
Here is a fun fact: the tiny headphones used by secret agents are actually really bad for your ears. While music can be the perfect escape from the messed up reality that is life, too much music can actually be quite harmful for you.