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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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Dairy Delights

This milk based dessert is a trendy one, as it is the modern version of our very own Shahi Tukra. Consisting of a dense milky shondesh, wrapped in a roll of bread that rests on a bed of thick,
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Ode to a forgotten Dhaka by NOBO

Dhaka during the ‘70s and the ‘80s was very different from the city we know now. The earlier version of Dhaka was filled with modest homes, and open yards. The houses and streets were adorned with colourful and fragrant local flowers such as madhobilata,
24 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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The Quest sets for Bangladesh’s first winter expedition

Although the concept of mountaineering is nothing new to Bangladesh, the ambit of it is relatively low.
17 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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ISHO launches Bluetooth ottoman

Always at the forefront of technology and design, while pioneering the way for others, ISHO launches a novel, one-of-a-kind product in their smart series; ISHO Bluetooth Ottoman. Being the first of its kind in Bangladesh, this piece of furniture was inaugurated at DITF 2020.
3 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Family portraits: a tradition lost in time

It was a bright, sunny afternoon. The autumn sky wore a brilliant, clear blue. The rays of the sun shone through my balcony, casting a shadow on the floor that imitated the balustrade design. Despite the warmth, there was a comforting breeze singing cosy tunes of autumn.
3 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Every bit counts

So, what are we doing to save the world? Are we making any meaningful contributions? Or are we sitting idle, dependant on environmental activists and ignoring our individual responsibilities?
3 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Putting the spotlight on women’s cardiac health

While cancer is a much-hyped topic, we often seem to overlook another common cause of deaths — cardiac problems. In fact, this is one of the leading causes of death in women worldwide.
3 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Doing chores with ease

Doing laundry has never been easier and simpler as it is with a Vision Front Loading Washing Machine. The German design inspired built of the appliance can take up to six kilogrammes of unwashed clothes at once, making it possible to do days’ worth of laundry at a time.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Cooking food was never this easy

The large jar is a juicer with a sieve insert that can hold 1.6 litres of liquid. The inserted sieve collects all the pulp, nullifying the need to filter the juice separately. Additionally, the smaller jar comes with two food-grade, non-rust blades, which is great to make fine spice powders.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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A new wave in home décor

To furnish the big balcony, the round Caino Centre Table seems perfect. Its regal, baroque pattern in the centre gives it a touch of sophistication. A couple of sandalwood coloured Caino Arm Chairs perfectly matching with the centre table would look well-coordinated. The armrests provide utmost comfort for relaxation.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Gardening children

Seeing your child coming home all dirty/muddy is not a sight most mothers would entertain with a smile, considering the amount of effort it would take to clean them up again. However, mothers also know this is an essential part of growing up, as they themselves
27 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Believe there is hope for a cure

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.
20 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Of caries and cavities

Of caries and cavities

Dental problems are tended to once they occur. But, would it not be better if we were more knowledgeable regarding the looming troubles around our oral health and could take precautionary measures?
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Dining at LongHorn Steak & Pizza

The rustic walls decorated with pictures of jazz legends, pastoral Western images, abstract paintings, the signature horn, and charts explaining beef cuts and level of doneness, as well as yellow lights, create a cozy space at LongHorn Steak & Pizza.
6 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Sumaya Khan Couture

With the arrival of a new year comes the arrival of the much-awaited wedding season.
30 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Know your basics of dental health

Dental health and oral hygiene is an often overlooked matter, especially among us Bengalis. Two things contribute to the commonness of this matter; first is our carefree attitude.
30 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Cyprus Food Festival

Food lovers in the capital were treated to an extraordinary affair that represented Cypriot cuisine earlier in December. Held at Royal Park Residence Hotel from 7 December to 9 December, 2019, “The Cyprus Food Festival” brought together the tastes of this unique cuisine.
16 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Decorate your home with Eskay

Driven by creative passion and fuelled by imagination, Eskay strives to bring unique, suitable furniture to liven up your homes.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Touch of lush amidst the fuss

Dhaka — one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Moments after taking off in an airplane, the entire city looks like one gigantic and dense block of Lego buildings.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Vertical Gardening

How can vertical gardening prevent dengue?

House plants and vertical gardening have another interesting appeal. In light of the recent outbreaks of dengue fever, these little pots and plants can create a minion arsenal of their own to prevent it.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM

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