Almost a millennium and half later, the teachings of the sacrifice at Karbala is as relevant as the day blood was spilled on the banks of the Euphrates.

A young Chandra Shekhar Shaha used to wake up at dawn for puja. The day would begin when the first rays of the sun just timidly started to reveal the temples, the mandaps and the idols; when the silence of the night got ravaged by the deafening beats of powerful 'dhaks'. Shekhar would, at that odd hour, leave his bed and go to the mandap, ready to embrace a busy and fun day.

Seeing your every day walls transform into an expression of art is a joy in itself, which increases with your involvement in the process.

The charm of watercolour remains. From the splendid masterpieces of Zainul and other stalwarts to the new breed of artists, experimenting and innovating, watercolours enchant us and it would not be wrong to assume that the Bangladeshi art scene nurtures a soft corner for this vibrant medium.

The sign outside the gym door says that children are not allowed inside. But I pretend I cannot read English when I hit my proximity card key fob on the gym door to allow me in. Why? Because I have no other choice but to ignore this particular sign.

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings - Ann Landers

Aarong, the largest lifestyle retail chain in Bangladesh, brings to you the Aarong Puja Collection 2015 for the upcoming Durga Puja celebration. The collection is available at all Aarong outlets nationwide and aarong.com, for both men and women.

Keeping the upcoming Children's Day in mind, Sadakalo is working on brand new father-son and mother-daughter duo dresses, which are now available in all showrooms.

In celebration of Durga Puja, renowned fashion house Kay Kraft is featuring a new Puja line.

Her feeble steps sunk deep into the ground, moistened by the overnight shower. The soles of the feet reddened by the 'alta' and the silver anklet now covered with mud, she felt irritated by the damp clay that penetrated through the gap of her toes.

The American Center, Plot #1, Progati Sharani, J-Block, Baridhara, Dhaka (Opposite the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, next to Notun Bazaar, by the Maa O Shishu Clinic)

Khazana, the renowned restaurant that has been one of the biggest names in the business, inaugurated their new Uttara branch on 8 October. Specialising in traditional Indian cuisine, Khazana promises to tantalise your taste buds with their brand new branch.

With the slogan, 'My Comfort Zone,' Step, a leading footwear brand brings about their new collection.

Early morning in Shankhari Bazaar imparts a sense of calm, mingled with a hint of festivity, in every visitor.

Fashion house Pigeon brings the latest t-shirts themed on the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Growing up there were certain family rules in place that had to be followed to the letter. Number one being I always had to be in the middle.

With the upcoming Durga Puja festival in mind, notable fashion house Rang launches an extravagant collection just for the occasion.

For the mixed vegetable yoghurt curry (korma) we have employed Sylheti/Assamese wild kakrol, Sylheti/Assamese squash and farmed Kakrol from the flat land, which are much smaller in size, nevertheless taste just the same.

Eastern fashion is this season’s most trending dresses for women. Different types of palazzo, straight pants, long kameez and maxi style kurtas are all the rage this time around and rightfully so. They are the hottest picks in any wardrobe and their inimitable style ensures that anyone can become a trendsetter by picking a pair.

A walk around the historical block of Nantang, in Ningbo of China to get a glimpse of the weekend activities of the local people, and to try out some of their traditional delicacies.