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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.
Cool apps you did not know you needed
When I got my first smartphone the first thing I did was go through every category in the play store, but it was overwhelming and I didn't know which app I actually needed.
Trending blends
From the ceaseless drizzle that spoiled most of our Eid plans to the sudden storms that leave us drenched in a matter of minutes, it is very essential for the water to wash away our pain (and the streets) but not our makeup.
Love for cotton saris
Cotton saris have been part and parcel of the Bangladeshi lifestyle for decades.
Try old town bakeries this Shab-e-Barat
The night of records or Shab-e-Barat is a major day for devout Muslims all over the world; a day of austere worship and repentance and
Sights and sounds of a Jamdani haat (video)
Once you've visited a Jamdani haat, you will think twice before metaphorically referring to a crowded and noisy place as a 'macher bazaar'.
Go French
The Guardian reports the age old recipe of the French toast is making a comeback – that it is all the rage with food critics these days who went so far as to call it THE pudding of 2015.
DON'T FORGET THE UMBRELLA
IT is that time of the year when the mighty sky can turn out to be quite moody! As Boishakh rolls into Sraban, the busy bees of Dhaka city must be prepared.
Munch away
LEGEND has it that George Crum, a half African-American, half Native American cook at Moon's Lake House accidentally invented the potato chips while trying to appease a customer in 1853.
Beauty redefined
VLCC was founded in 1989 by Vandana Luthra, a pioneer in promoting beauty, health and empowerment for women. It started off with a Transformation Centre in New Delhi, India and today it spans across 16 countries with over 300 locations across a 121 cities.