Maisha Tarannum Iqbal

Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a day trip, or a special present — the key to a successful surprise is putting thought and effort into it. Here’s a guide on how to plan a perfect surprise for your valentine.

If you are planning a proposal on Valentine's Day, here are some tips to help you make it a success.

Ever since the beginning of his career in 2007, Chef Mohammed Asaduzzaman Noor has been a part of The Westin Dhaka. After completing his internship at Pan Pacific Hotel, he got the opportunity to work with The Westin Dhaka and has not looked back since.

Ever since the beginning of his career in 2007, Chef Mohammed Asaduzzaman Noor has been a part of The Westin Dhaka. After completing his internship at Pan Pacific Hotel, he got the opportunity to work with The Westin Dhaka and has not looked back since.

So, here are a few easy ways to pick the perfect chocolate for your valentine.

Among all the inventions of mankind, Google is probably at the top of the pyramid. It isn’t just another fun app. It has literally become a verb. From finding your favourite celebrity’s birthday to exploring Mars, there is hardly anything that Google doesn’t have the answers to. But is this great invention only a platform to gather knowledge? Well, there are far too many features that haven’t reasonably been discovered yet. Let’s take a look at 7 Google hacks that will blow your mind.

The journey of Prana Wellness Center was quite an interesting one. The partners who co-founded Prana started off as student and instructor. The year was 2017 when Jane Alam Romel took yoga classes from Rumana Akter. As freeing as the classes were for them, soon they realised, they both share an incredible passion for yoga and wellness. After listing down all the possible pros and cons, they both finally decided to invest in a wellness centre with a vision to educate people on the benefits of yoga.

Psoriasis is a skin condition that may flare up quite a bit during winter because of reduced sunlight and UV rays during this period. Sunlight contains UV rays, which can penetrate the skin and slow the formation of skin cells. Patches of thick, scaly skin develop as a result of the autoimmune disease. A person might feel itchy, uncomfortable, and painful. But the good news is, there are a number of ways to treat the illness throughout the winter.

Many of us wait all year for the winter to arrive. No more humid weather, mouth-watering pithas, fun winter clothes and so many more reasons to love the season. However, no one enjoys the dry weather that causes dandruff. The itchy scalp, and dandruff showing through the hair can cause quite a few embarrassing moments for all. To save you from all the trouble, here are some easy ways to deal with dandruff this winter.

As we are evolving with time, there are a few things that have become an integral part of our lives. Luxury furniture and seeking help from professionals to make events hassle-free were probably not a priority for us even 10 years ago, but Saimul Karim realised the need and tapped into these fields, way before any of his contemporaries.

With the change in weather, comes a change in how we care for our skin. Because winter air is dryer, there is less moisture in the air, which can lead to chapped lips, dry feet, and itchy hands. The cold air may be hard on our skin. Therefore, people need to be cautious about the items they choose to use during this time of the year.

Holiday stress is our body's and mind's reaction to the intense responsibilities and demands in our lives. Although holidays should be happy and joyful, these special occasions can often turn rather stressful. We will need to provide a lot of compassion to both ourselves and others throughout this season for everyone to enjoy our holiday.

Here are a few ideas for quick holiday money making.

Do you spend the majority of the winter season dreading the sicknesses that the cold weather inevitably brings? Do chilly mornings and gloomy evenings threaten your healthy way of life? We are all aware that the colder months cause both a dramatic decrease in our motivation to get out of bed in the mornings and a significant rise in the frequency of flu viruses in people. But you do not necessarily need to spend half of the season visiting doctors.

Originating from the Sanskrit word ‘parna’, paan in simple words means betel leaf. It is a common delicacy in Bangladesh. The treat which is a combination of betel leaf and a variety of ingredients, can be found in stores, restaurants, and even at the tea stall in your area. Being a staple of our ancestors’ everyday diet, paan can be a fancy addition to any special occasion as well.

One fine evening, while going back home after finishing her classes, something just clicked in Aambereen S Zaman. A dream of owning her own design brand that she had been pushing down for so long; she just could not keep postponing it anymore. And that moment was the start of Monereen, a brand that was launched in 2018. Within just a few years, they have been successful in getting the attention of fashion enthusiasts.

Friendship Colours of the Chars is the leading slow fashion brand in the country. They provide Bangladeshi women from marginalised char regions training and work opportunities. With a vision to mark the popularity of slow fashion in Bangladesh, Friendship Colours of the Chars organised a dazzling fashion show titled “A Night of Traditions'' at the Grand Ballroom of Intercontinental Dhaka on 25 November 2022. In a world of fashion that moves quickly, the celebration was meant to honour the happiness that their artisans create slowly and by hand.

On 21 November, 2022, Shanta Lifestyle hosted a Partner’s Meet up at the Shanta Lifestyle Experience Center where different partners of Shanta Lifestyle were invited. One of the most celebrated architects of our country, Mr. Rafiq Azam graced the event with his presence along with his significant other Architect Zannat Jui. Md Rafiq Azam is one of Bangladesh's most well-known architects with over 30 years of experience and a distinctive personal style of design. His presentation reflecting upon sustainable living infused with the beauty of architecture, was an insightful session for the attendees of the event.

On 17 November, Kuhu Plamondon hosted her 3rd art exhibition at the Bay Edgewater Gallery, Gulshan Dhaka. Finding inspiration from the simplest of things, Kuhu’s art collection this time was a sheer reflection of her thoughts. Sponsored by City Bank Limited, Mercedes Benz, and Bay Developments Ltd, the event exhibited some of the mesmerising arts of Kuhu Plamondo.

Safiya Sathi chose to follow what was traditionally accepted back then. As she started her undergrad in Resource Management and Entrepreneurship, she soon realised she was going further away from her actual dream. So, she opted to follow her passion parallelly. She started her journey as a designer through an online page in 2013, and the rest is now history.