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Fariha Amber

Fariha Amber is a Contributor & Food Columnist at Star Lifestyle

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

19 September 2024, 10:58 AM
While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.
19 September 2024, 10:58 AM
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Quick and delicious recipes with All Time Family Cake

10 June 2024, 06:19 AM
While we may have the main dishes sorted with an assortment of beef and mutton recipes, this Eid, let’s not leave desserts out.
10 June 2024, 06:19 AM
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Regal biriyani recipes with PRAN Ghee Premium

10 June 2024, 06:04 AM
Regal biriyani recipes
10 June 2024, 06:04 AM
lemonade recipes for hot summer days

How to jazz up your regular lemonade in two minutes!

4 May 2024, 08:21 AM
Lemonade is one of our go-to summer essentials this year, and although the original recipe is delicious as it is, here are 5 ways you can jazz it up, that too in under 2 minutes!
4 May 2024, 08:21 AM
Shrimp-tastic summer: Light and lively recipes for seafood lovers

Light and delicious: Shrimp recipes for summer

18 April 2024, 12:22 PM
Summer brings with it clear skies and dazzling sunshine, but more often than not, it also alters our taste preferences. Light, zesty, and herby recipes seem to taste better when the sun’s up and shining. Thus, here are 4 shrimp recipes to try for you this summer, so that you may savour delicious food while you beat the heat!
18 April 2024, 12:22 PM
Inviting children over for Eid? Try out these delicious recipes!

Inviting children over for Eid? Try out these delicious recipes!

8 April 2024, 09:26 AM
Often the most discerning critics, children can present a challenge when it comes to meal planning, especially during festive occasions like Eid. To ensure your celebration is a culinary success, it's essential to craft dishes that appeal to their tastes.
8 April 2024, 09:26 AM
No oil, no problem: Delicious air fryer recipes for busy foodies

No oil, no problem: Delicious air fryer recipes for busy foodies 

1 April 2024, 18:00 PM
With the joy and blessings of the holy month also comes the constant worry about what to make for iftar, and Eid.
1 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Healthy iftar recipes that kids will actually love

Healthy iftar recipes that kids will actually love

14 March 2024, 11:18 AM
Every mother goes through the conundrum — what to feed their children — the picky eaters of the family — during iftar. Ensuring that children get the right nutrients can be quite challenging, especially if a mum has to stay busy with outside appointments. However, there is a solution to this problem — quick iftar recipes that are as delightful as they are nutritious. This Ramadan, let flavours meet health through these easy-to-make iftar recipes.
14 March 2024, 11:18 AM
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For the mac and cheese!

Albeit macaroni and cheese has its roots deeply etched in the Italian cuisine, its vast popularity enabled it to have its own renditions in various parts of the world.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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One year of luxury lifestyle with Penthouse Livings

What is common among brands like BMW, Apple, VITO, and KOHLER? They all define luxury with functionality and are all available in Bangladesh through Meghna Executive Holdings. The latest addition to this group of lifestyle brands is Penthouse Livings Limited, which recently completed one year of successful operations in the country.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Satiate your Bengali food cravings with Domachha

We can all agree that there is something magical about our very own Bengali cuisine — the amalgamation of local vegetable and fishes, with the perfect mix of spices truly creates euphoria within our taste buds.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Baking with children

A good way to spend time with children indoors is to get them into the kitchen. Many parents reading this have arched an eyebrow by now, but baking with children does them more benefit than harm. Nevertheless, how would we ever know if we do not allow them to bake along with us?
14 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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Ways to boost the immune system

Vitamin C is one such great source and citrus fruits are a powerhouse of this vitamin. Good sources are orange, lemon, lime, strawberry, and red bell pepper.
14 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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Summer drinks galore

Beaches, fresh fruits, rain, and chilled drinks — all these draw up the perfect picture of summer. No matter how much we despise the gruelling heat, one cannot deny that we longingly look forward to these experiences during the hot and humid season. However, like everything else, summer comes with its own set of drawbacks.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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Easy to make popsicle recipes

Summer is unquestionably synonymous to popsicle season. Albeit we are hurtling towards the end of this hot and humid weather, the heat does not seem to reduce in its intensity except on the cool rainy days.
24 August 2020, 18:00 PM
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Secret Surprise by The Food Talk

Social media has always played a vital role in developing effective means of communication and is a great source of networking among the netizens of Dhaka. Under the current circumstances, the activities in social media platforms have become livelier and abuzz with a host of food groups introduced recently.
20 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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It’s ice cream O’ clock!

Nothing compares to having ice cream when it comes to picking a blissful dessert in order to beat the heat. Store bought ice creams are delicious, but why not take them up a notch by turning these store-bought delicacies into delectable desserts?
13 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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When passion meets fashion

All of us carry fond excerpts from our childhood in our golden pot of memories. For some, it is reminiscing the carefree days, whereas some think back to those rustic kitchen adventures, while for others, it is a recollection of time spent creating amazing craft paraphernalia.
29 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Mocktail mania

The local muskmelons that are available here may vary in taste and appearance from its foreign counterparts, but they are delicious
29 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Go nuts for coconuts!

Bangladeshi summers are unmatched with any other — the blazing sun and scorching heat, and the constant humidity. Having a tropical monsoon climate, we are lucky enough to be bestowed with an abundance of coconuts.
29 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Four easy-peasy chicken recipes

We all start somewhere when it comes to cooking. For some, their very first attempt brings out delectable results, while for others, it can be a total disaster. Whatever the case may be, it is always a memorable experience. We are all amateurs at the beginning and pick things up as we go along.
1 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Etiquettes of re-gifting

A gift is a unique way to deliver love. Spending time choosing the appropriate souvenir, carefully wrapping it, and attaching a tag with a note that brings joy to the receiver is the package of love we term as a gift. It shows how much someone adores you.
4 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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6 life-changing salad dressing recipes

Most would agree that salads by itself is a boring food. What’s interesting about munching plain vegetables anyway? Well, we should thank the creators of salad dressings to concoct an elixir that levels up all salad recipes.
20 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Five essential ways to deep clean the house

Our homes deserve a thorough cleaning at least once a year. Now that most of us are under house arrest, this might be a very good time for that deep cleaning, to alleviate your boredom if nothing else.
13 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Dairy desserts

This dessert is pleasant to eat and equally fascinating to look at. Consisting of two layers and made in a Bundt pan, every spoonful of this pudding will leave a burst of fresh and fruity deliciousness lingering in your taste buds.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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‘Tis the season of tomatoes

Spring has arrived and has blessed us with a plethora of fruits and vegetables. While some of them are available all year round, there is something joyous about cooking with fresh seasonal produce. Tomatoes are at the peak of their glory during this time of the year, and so, we bring you the following recipes to make some mouth-watering dishes this week.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Prevention of Coronavirus

Since December 2019, the entire world remains aghast due to the global pandemic of coronavirus. Originating in Wuhan, China,
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Lunch time mania

Clink and clatter, corporate conversations, and meaningful meetings – this is the scenario you can expect to see if you ever walk into a restaurant during lunch time, specifically in a commercial area.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM

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