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.
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.
The online dilemma
Security is key! You never know when you can be a victim of identity theft. Believe it or not, there are plenty of fake online stores that are just waiting to steal your credit card details the minute you enter them.
One for the men
Nothing speaks fashion as much as the traditional panjabi during Eid. Whether you opt for a simple design for the Eid mornings or something fancier for the invites at night, they will always ooze an aura of class, sophistication and tradition.
Packed lunches
Although it is very tempting to have Fakhruddin's biryani or KFC’s chicken fry every day for lunch, it is surely taxing on the stomach. When any food item is deep fried, the quality of the item becomes less healthy and multiplies in caloric density. Most of the delicious food that we can ever think of either have too much oil in them or too much sugar! So, does it mean that we must have dull and drab food everyday and keep away the delicacies for special occasions? Not necessarily!
Epic burger battles
Burgers are in! But when were they 'out' though? Nevertheless, given that Dhaka today has a myriad range of some fantastic burgers and burger places than ever before, the 'burger fever' is indeed at its peak. At the Star LS headquarters, we take our burgers very seriously. Some people like skyscraper inspired burgers whereas others prefer the traditional with tons of modern add-ons. So, we went on a burger-spree and selected the best in town and put them in competition with each other. Read on for the epic burger battles and be sure to watch the entire video of the Burger Battle!
To add some spice
Spices are unavoidable in our daily food, not only for the flavours they infuse but for all sorts of medicinal benefits they bring along as well.
On Music
You can take all the novels in the world and not one of them will make you feel as good as fast, as 'I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, when its cold outside I've got the month of May' - Music and Lyrics (movie)
Monsoon's offering
Few things herald the coming of a new season than the blooms. Even the most uncaring lot are not oblivious to the change...
Under my Umbrella
I do not like it when 'raindrops keep falling on my head'. I prefer being 'under my umbrella'. I like everything about umbrellas- well, except the superstition that an open umbrella indoors brings bad luck! Aside from the sheer functionality, umbrella can be such a fantastic fashion accessory. There are so many different designs and colours to choose from.
The perfect companion
What makes a good accessory? What makes it perfect for an outfit? The checklist of items and qualities can be long and endless for sure, but these three accessories (mentioned below) attract focus over most others.