Puja Sarkar

Online, content creator Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas and by his online channel Nas Daily, and Alyne Tamir, known for her videos on Dear Alyne, looked perfect — accepting each other’s differences and flaws, navigating with each other’s families, being culturally open to changes, and so much more. Yet, unresolved issues and lifestyles differences are what broke them up, as they announced in a 13-minute video posted on 22 May, 2023.

Looking back on these characters, we notice that there is more to these depictions. 

Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular character is none other than Sherlock Holmes whose stories have been adapted to the big screen multiple times. Despite the character and his detective stories being fictional, Sherlock Holmes gives us multiple life lessons.

The dining table is where we gather to enjoys feasts, conversations and share laughs. When hosting a dinner party, having people over entails setting the mood for a great evening, and the first thing you should look at is the condition of the furniture in the dining area. As such, the dining table needs a revamp to give your guests a wonderful experience.

We all occasionally enjoy a soothing cup of tea or a warming mug of coffee during the day to keep ourselves energised and refreshed. It is the caffeine in these beverages that keeps us awake and focused. However, it’s easy to become over-dependent on caffeine and lose track of your daily intake.

Monsoon season in Dhaka has its glorious moments, but often, that is overshadowed by the sheer inconvenience it causes such as floods and out-of-control traffic. However, once you decide to travel out of town, you will be met with destinations that has mesmerising sights. Be it going on road trips or visiting popular tourist places, capturing photos and short videos for Instagram is something we all enjoy doing.

As his blindness grew, I became an intruder in my own home.

During my university days, I started visiting a coffee shop between classes because I did not exactly have any friends. Let’s call this coffee shop “South Start”.

Theatre has a rich history in Bangladesh. Like many other art forms, it combines social commentary and dialogue with skilful acting and narratives to reach audiences. With the advent of various entertainment platforms and given Bangladesh's limited approach to performative arts, theatre has progressed, but still has a long way to go to overcome multiple obstacles standing in its way.

It is one of those things that you never really know how to handle.

The Art Of Asking shows us how to create a close-knit family of friends and supporters by being honest

Silver jewellery is timeless. It adds a classic depth when combined with other accessories. Silver necklaces and earrings resonate an elegant and vintage aesthetic, which, with the addition of other materials like pearls, can elevate an entire outfit. Its affordability, versatility, sustainability, and timelessness only add to the material’s value and appeal.

What makes Ramadan more exciting is the anticipation of Eid which calls for a new vibrant wardrobe. For many of us, Eid day celebrations will remain incomplete without a new and unique outfit and this year Sara Lifestyle is bringing a wide range of designs that are bound to make shopping for the festive season much easier. With a modern Mughal theme, the collection has a regal and urban flare befitting the joyous event.

These books reflect a part of the world and culture in which we live.

Ramadan, the month of fasting is also for spirituality, reflection, and self-improvement. Alongside books that allude to religious scriptures, there are many books by authors that are a good read while you fast. 

This time of life isn’t easy and you begin overthinking.

As the most prestigious fashion event of the country, Bangladesh Fashion Week 2023 will highlight spectacular collections from 18 FDCB members and feature 6 visiting designers from India. The show will bring together fashion designers, retailers, and luxury stakeholders in one platform. Here’s a quick glimpse of the international designers who are showcasing their work this year.

Children’s books might end up giving us more as adults than they did to us as children.

Michelangelo’s paintings and sculptures display a unique intensity, physical realism and psychological understanding. As one of the most influential Renaissance artists, his famous works include The Pietà (1499) and David (1501) which were the first to attract attention when the Italian artist was in his 20s. His ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel solidified his fame and immortalised him. Here are some places to visit to see some of his famous work:

One of the most well-known and influential artists of the 20th century is Andy Warhol. He revolutionised the idea of artistic expression during the course of his incredibly productive career, emerging as one of the most significant figures in art for succeeding generations. Fashion designers, artists, photographers, singers, and filmmakers have all drawn inspiration from Andy Warhol.