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#Perspective / Searing summers: A journey through the hottest days on Earth
You might be asking yourself, “Why do some people love summer?” Given the heatwaves throughout the country, you have every right to ask. Now, let's delve into three of the hottest days ever recorded on Earth. This isn't going to make you feel better about the ongoing heatwave, but you are likely to be relieved after knowing that some people have seen worse.
Summertime mango recipes
The mango season has arrived and with it comes the opportunity to try some delightful recipes. Here are a few cool and refreshing recipes by Sharmila Basu Thakur from Food Farishta, the YouTube channel.
5 drinks to keep you hydrated in summer
With summer comes heat and humidity. One of the best ways to cool down in this hot weather is with a refreshing, delicious summer drink. Here, are some easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for staying hydrated and beating the heat.
Extreme UV index in Dhaka: Here's how to protect yourself
To protect yourself against the sun’s wrath, here are a few tips.
Grecian grace in vogue: Inspiration from ancient Greece takes centre stage in the latest fashion trends
It is no mystery that ancient Greece has been an inspiration for every aspect of culture globally, whether it be literature, art, sports, or fashion. Taking cue from the rich history of this Mediterranean country, Grecian drapes have once again become fashionable.
Twirling dresses in the sun
Florals and geometric patterns have ruled fashion charts for a reason. Worn short, mid length or long, the prints are versatile and can be styled easily. Think of jumpsuits with floral flounces, one-shouldered midi dresses in polka dots, strapless short numbers or long and breezy dresses in soft layers — the summer friendly motifs make almost everything look a little bit better.
Rejuvenate your soul with refreshing iced tea
What can be a better thirst quencher than a glass of chilled and refreshing iced tea in this hot and humid weather? Nothing beats the heat better than a rejuvenating glass of iced tea. Here is an array of fruity, soul replenishing iced tea recipes for you to enjoy this summer.
5 sandwiches to relish in hot weather
Between two slices of bread, a great number of ingredients can be mixed and matched to create a class favourite, a food that we know by the name sandwich. Sandwiches are insanely easy to prepare and delicious sandwiches can be prepared from simple and readily available ingredients. If you are a fan of sandwich like me, you can put together different kinds of sandwiches throughout the year to treat yourself, and your friends and family. The days right now are hot and humid, so here are 5 simple but scrumptious sandwich recipes that you can use when you are looking to eat something fresh and light. These sandwiches are also quick, healthy, and budget-friendly.
Books to read against a beautiful sunset
Here are some books that, for their various tropes and themes, go hand in hand and allow us to relish these July evenings.
FEATURE: The place where mystery rules
The potato, onion and garlic fields are green and well tended, and the streets feel sleepy under the early summer sun. It’s hard to believe that this is the place that dominated world headlines five years ago, when US forces raided a compound here and killed Osama Bin Laden.
Scorching heat likely on Pahela Baishakh
The weather outlook for celebration of Pahela Baishakh, Bangla New Year, this year is bleak with a forecast of scorching heat and “unbearable” humidity. The weather will yeild a lot of sweat, which will not dry up and result in discomforting experience – especially within a crowd.
10 tips to survive unbearable summer heat
The summer is here and the heat of the sun is becoming unbearable. Thanks to the Equinox phenomenon (sun's direct position above the equator line), people get heatstroke, fall sick in this season. And children and elder people suffer the most.
No load shedding despite heat wave
Power Development Board (PDB) says power supply now stands at a historic high. It is now supplying around 8300 megawatt of power—a sharp 800MW jump from last year’s corresponding period.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid - Ramon Calderon
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has told ESPN FC that he believes both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale could leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
I will sign new contract: Neymar tells Barcelona fans
Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.
Neymar's father confirms Manchester United offer
Barcelona striker Neymar’s father confirmed that Manchester United had tried to lure the star to the Premier League, but the offer was dismissed.
5 easy steps to smudge free make up
With the humidity outside, it is very difficult for ladies to have a perfect make up these days. However, there are ways of having a long lasting smudge free make up, if you follow a few tricks:
Beauty tips and tricks this Eid! (video)
With the natural, no make-up look making the rounds in the beauty arena, this Eid is all about looking simple. In this sweltering heat and rain, adorn a fresh summer look instead of the usual heavy makeup to look trendy and fabulous.
Mario Balotelli: Liverpool striker will 'definitely stay' at Anfield
Italy striker Mario Balotelli will not leave Liverpool this summer, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
