There is a theory that your favourite colour often reflects your personality, down to your bone. If you are one of those people who can't choose a favourite colour, then do not worry.

In the modern age of Doraemon, and Motu Patlu, children are bound to embrace the language they hear the most; the one they associate entertainment with!

Why do we need makeup? Is it to create an illusory version of ourselves? Or is it just to cover up the perceived minor flaws?

An active child is a happy child; this is one statement that has never failed to reciprocate! Outdoor activities are NOT just meant for fun, they are highly required for the sound mental and physical growth of tiny people.

Imagine you had the perfect day with spotless makeup and a swanky dress on. But your hair looked droopy, dry and life-less! The entire look would be jeopardized in a moment only because the mane decided to misbehave.

My two year old nephew, who I hoped would grow up to be a vegetarian, if not vegan, is neither anymore. He started off on a good note with eating miso mashed potatoes and date brownies, but slowly he learned to *ask* for food.

California Fried Chicken is a place that lives up to its name with some of the best chicken meals in the city. But that is not all it offers. This long-time restaurant has a whole different side to it when you take a look at their cakes and pastries, and what goes behind creating each and every piece.

Writer Emily Esfahani Smith, in her TED Talk, told the world that happiness is not the answer to a healthy life, but rather, having meaning to it. So what does it mean to have a meaningful life?

Almost every Bangladeshi girl has the same story to tell; one of their precious inheritances from their mother; typically a sari.

Spice up your taste buds with healthy spices in your diet. According to the International Organisation for Standardisation, there is no clear-cut division between spices and condiments.

That was only Tagore and what about our very own Humayun Ahmed? His ladies are always described wearing the perfectly pleated Taant in the deepest shades of blue, almost replicating the ocean or the sky.

For the first time ever in Bangladesh, Ujjwala hosted the competition Ujjawala Beauty Expert on 17 September, 2018. It was for beauty experts in the categories of Bridal Makeup and Hairstyling.

Knowing what type of nutrients are present in the processed food that we eat and their exact amount is the key to being a cautious eater. Food labels or nutritional labels make it much easier to compare food and find nutritional values that suit the body.

Bangladesh University of Textiles hosted a two-fold event on 16 September, 2018 to raise awareness for the importance of reviving the Bangladeshi jute industry.

Arnab Bhattacharya, a young talent in Sarod, drew his inspiration at a tender age from his father Sri Swapan Kumar Bhattacharya. Arnab's father introduced him to the world of North Indian Classical Instrumental Music under the tutelage of Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, and his repertoire and style is of the traditional Seniya Shahajahanpur Gharana.

This year, as Kay Kraft steps into its 25th year in the fashion industry, and they are celebrating the occasion with a special 25 percent discount on all merchandise available at all their outlets till 30 September (excluding Deshi Dosh) and online at www.kaykraft.com.

As the seasons change, so do the sort of clothes we wear. In celebration of Autumn and all the changes needed in clothing, YoungKay offers a 20 percent discount on all of its products till 30 September, available at all of its outlets except for Deshi Dosh.

We never know what the future holds. To my mind that is one of the charms of life. For instance, when my husband was in the foreign service, while I loved every posting we had, I could not help looking forward to the next place we would go to, and the new experiences we were bound to have.

The toned down black and grey walls are complemented by a sudden pop of stark red here and there. Among the counter chairs and booths, stands a happy life-like statue of Colonel Sanders. The inviting casual lighting makes this outlet ideal for casual hangouts and family parties.

The French Riviera is also no secret, thanks to the annual Festival de Cannes, to iconic films from the likes of Hitchcock and Godard, and more recently, swarms of travel-blogging Instagrammers flocking to Europe each summer.