Cash gifts are still considered tacky, but many nowadays opt for that than a piece of jewellery, or any other material item. Historically in our subcontinent, wealth was measured by gold or land. Money had no fixed value, and therefore, not considered a good gift.

Looking at our mothers, grandmothers, and their entire generations with supple, glowing skins can make us wonder what we are doing wrong, for their beauty seems everlasting, that too without a drop from bottled concoctions.

The events were attended by my uncle and luminaries living in our neighbourhood at that time. I was only a child and they never let me pass by a chance of dancing before the audience wearing keys and anklets for ghungroos.

Both the breast and the leg portions are well-exercised muscles with plentiful fat, which gives an additional richness that chicken and turkey just do not have. In addition, duck breasts are thinner, flatter, and blockier than other poultry breasts, and their wings are longer.

On Sunday, 12 January 2020, Parkway Cancer Centre and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals Singapore organised an informative seminar focusing on the different types of cancers women are vulnerable to.

I believe this is when it rises to the level of a delicacy. Others might define a delicacy to be something rare, not common, or off limits because of price, or controversy. Truffles for the price, and foie gras for the controversy? But both are praised for their taste too.

One of the main issues that plagues pretty much everyone in winter is the drying of skin due to loss of moisture. Of course, drinking adequate water is important to keep the skin hydrated, and overall health is reflected in the glow of the skin. There ae also a number of remedies for dry skin, making it easy for you to restore a natural softness and bring back said glow.

Professor Dr Mostaque H Sattar is a veteran in the dental profession in Bangladesh and has been a major influence on many dental students and patients alike. He is an expert on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.

We are what our heritage and history reveal. The richness tells about our mind-set and our perspective. Bangladesh’s history has gone through many stages and phases and has come to this point to where it stands today, and the landmarks we come across reveal and unfold our history and development narrative.

In the West, ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year’, because the holiday season is just around the corner.

An extravagant variety of flavours straight from the sea await sea food lovers this January, at Amaya Food Gallery, Amari Dhaka’s signature all-day dining restaurant.

To celebrate the changing of the seasons, fashion house Rang Bangladesh is ready as always with a new lineup. Bright colours with themed designs on cotton, khaadi, linen, endi with screen print, block print, embroidery and patch work are the highlights

Painting houses can be a painstaking and time-consuming task. From covering furniture, decorations, and preparing for the indoor dust storm, to buying appropriate paints, choosing the right shades, and getting a team of painters who know what to do, it is a complicated job.

Today’s young artists face their share of obstacles and struggles, which make their journey in the creative world rather unique.

Celebrating their second year of operations in Bangladesh, The Body Shop, the original, British-born, ethical cosmetics brand, has extended their retail footmark in the country by opening their second outlet at Dhaka’s Bashundhara City Shopping Complex.

Have you ever wondered how to spruce up your kitchen game? Cooking shows on every platform have been enticing you to try a dash of herbs, but sometimes it is possible to get lost.

Flowers are a joyous thing to look at, beautiful as decorations, appreciated in the home, and loved as gifts.

Second, pat yourselves on the back that you do not have to fight against Skynet for your right to survive, as the nearest thing to A.I. is Google Assistant, and that fails to even set a reminder.

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up, and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.

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