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Cheesy affairs
Serious cheese lovers will tell you that it is best to enjoy this creamy addictive versatile cheese on its own, but truth of the matter is that there is nothing wrong with changing things up a bit now then. Check out new ways to enjoy local cheese with these recipes.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Shuttle — A new ride in town
Transportation is one of the biggest issues the country faces, especially here in the capital where traffic has no mercy. For women it is harder finding the right vehicle given public transport is not always deemed safe.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Poush Sankranti
In Bangladesh, festivals arrive one after the other to keep us cheerful and active. Poush Sankranti is the spring festival, enjoyed with lots of outdoor activities that keep us close to nature and remind us of how closely we are bonded with our environment.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Make a sweet little sin with The SweetSin Coffees
Found on the 8th floor of Navana GH Heights, this has become the go-to place for most coffee lovers in town, as well as the sweet-tooths out there always looking for a different form of dessert. Scrumptious waffles and coffees that feel like a hug are their specialty, but they also offer other dishes.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM
The Green Lounge experience
The restaurant stretches 22,000 square feet, with a seating capacity of 500 patrons. The Green Lounge team comprises of 80 staff members who are experts at
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM
The breakdown: air-dry vs. hairdryer
The blow dryer is a very convenient tool that allows us to achieve flawless hairstyles in minutes. There are many newer models with many different coatings that minimise damage from the heat.
7 January 2019, 18:00 PM
The myriad benefits of fish oil
The need for consuming fish on a daily basis can never be over-emphasised, and it is thus no surprise that fish oil, as a part of diet or supplement, is one of the primary nutrients recommended by dieticians.
7 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Repose in Every Pose: Relaxation on the Mat
One of my favourite books on yoga is 'Light on Life' by BKS Iyengar. Revisiting the text after a couple of years, I am once again inspired by the insight Iyengar offers yoga practitioners. Below, I have tried to highlight some of his recommendations for practicing yoga postures (asanas).
31 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Winter pitha
In Bangladesh, winter is the season for 'pitha-puli.' We have hundreds of different pithas. Some are associated with the harvest (Nabanna) in winter, while others are prepared on grand and festive occasions like weddings...
31 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Four delicious dairy dishes
Dairy is an important element of a balanced diet. In fact, it's at one of the top tiers of the healthy food pyramid. More than that, the UN has countless researches on the importance and positive roles that dairy plays in our health.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM
An ode to cheese
I love cheese. Cheese in all forms — hard cheese, soft cheese, cheese slices, melted cheese, goat cheese, gourmet cheese…you name it, I love it. Cheese is comfort food for me and there is nothing like a bowl of hot steaming tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold winter evening.
24 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Kapal Bhati — Frontal Brain Purification
Kapal bhati is a kriya, or yogic practice, which invigorates the brain and awakens the dormant centres which are responsible for subtle perceptions. Kapal means forehead. Bhati means light, but also 'perception' or 'knowledge.'
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Tasty winter soups
To make soup, combine all the ingredients and seasoning; simmer for 1 hour on low heat. Remove froth time to time, and discard the bones.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Savoury chaats for chilly evenings
In a serving bowl, add potatoes, yoghurt, tamarind chutney, special spice mix, sev, papri, yoghurt, chaat masala, green chilli and serve.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
3 tips on managing sore muscles
Muscle soreness, also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (Doms), include normal pain occurring a day or two after a workout and typically lasts for a couple of days. Here are three easy tips to better manage muscle soreness should you experience it again.
16 December 2018, 06:16 AM
Izakaya: for the love of fusion Japanese
If the wedding hullabaloo and the repetitive rich food, however delicious, gets to be too much, or if you happen to be among the lucky couples who got hitched this
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM
For ones with a sweet tooth
Wash black rice in several changes of water and then cover with fresh water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the rice and add 4 cups or 1 litre fresh water.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Jamai khatir
It has been socially the role of a new mother-in-law to appease her new son-in-law, and as they say — the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, much of which is attempted through lavish dinners, special dishes, and everything associated.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM
A dessert trail
While Bangladeshi desserts and sweets are predominantly served at the end of a meal, some cultures believe in serving sweets at the beginning, and then there are cultures that lack the concept of desserts completely — some just like to top off with light fruits, instead of rich sweets.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Welcome drinks for wedding guests
Drinks are an important part of any wedding, be it the wedding reception drink, welcome drink upon arrival, or drink with the meal. In our country, wedding drinks are mostly non-alcoholic.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM