LS Pick
ls pick / A glass full of bliss
This season also happens to bring one of those unfortunate bouts of lack of appetite. Gulping down soups or heavy broths just do not sit right for the stomach.
ls pick / The Monsoon mixes
Rain has a way of taking us on an overwhelming rollercoaster ride of emotions.
ls pick / 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.
ls pick / Comfort food for lazy days
With everyday being a lazy day, we all need closure. Watching movies and reading books all day can become tedious, but a heart-warming snack to go with it can make a pleasant difference. Comfort food can take one’s mood from bored and frustrated to relaxed and at ease.
ls pick / Adopt an artisan and save our heritage
Sobita Modi, a woman in her early fifties, had to take charge of her life with no aid from anyone else. Having to raise her children all by herself and ensure a proper education for all of them, she had to work relentlessly, weaving cane mats (shitol pati) and selling them to merchants at the district bazaar in Munshiganj.
ls pick / Panjabi with a twist
The panjabi — a timeless and traditional attire for any occasion, is an embodiment of the Bengali culture. Just as the sari is close to any woman’s heart, the panjabi bears the same essence for men.
ls pick / Anchored in heritage: A reincarnation of long-lost boats
Given that Bangladesh is a riverine country, it comes as no surprise that boats of various shapes, sizes, and forms had been crafted — to use and commute its many rivers and canals, and to cater to the diverse needs and purposes of those aboard, be it recreational or functional.
Topis - your modern day crown
Wondering how you can glam up your look this season? Simple, top it with a topi! You will be amazed to see how exquisitely it can transform you.
The ultimate uses of jolly-tins
How many times were you bitterly disappointed when you opened a jolly-tin expecting good old butter cookies only to find your mum's sewing kit bundled up in a giant knot?
Fifty shades of formal
Do not take the name literally and wear a black, neck tie. This name is associated with what is known as a tuxedo.
Speakers 101
Ask any layman, a 'zilch-tech', the definition of a speaker, chances are they would immediately conjure an image of pitiful pocket-sized Bluetooth speakers, or the familiar monstrosities they find in rock concerts.
The perfect hot chocolate
There are people who do not like hot chocolate, even on chilly winter mornings! To those poor creatures still dwelling in the gloomy ignorance of one of life's greatest joys, please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Soundtrack for the 'deshi' wedding
Let's go back a couple of decades, to the days of 'borof-pani', Powerpuff Girls and happily ever afters. Back when the Internet still had not replaced television, we would enjoy singing along jingles that played all throughout the days with our siblings and cousins.
Till Death Do Us Part – 5 proven ways to a happy marriage!
They say marriage is a bond meant to last forever. When we were children, our parents read fairy tales and fancy stories of royals to us, where the young prince charming sought out his true love and married her to live 'happily ever after'.
A simple game of cards or not!
Playing cards is serious business. Don't believe me? Ask little old Alice stuck in a battle with the red queen and her army of cards who by no means mean fun and games.
Meet Kali
A dangerous culture of impunity cloaks this ever darkening city of ours. Dhaka, a metropolis of over seven million people cramped together, has steadily become a breeding ground for all kinds of criminal elements and the future seems bleak.
Know your yoghurt
Yoghurt is one of those rare foods which are equally packed with both good taste and nutrition. Be it because of health concerns or merely a good breakfast option or easy snack, there is no doubt that it fills our stomachs while providing energy, vitamins and loads of other nutrients. And since yoghurt comes from milk, it contains more doses of animal protein and other dairy nutrients as well.