Sneakily creeping and crawling behind furniture and secretly invading your buildings to your utter dismay, pests can easily put a damper on a joyful habitat.

This is a common mistake we are all guilty of.

Fish is consumed as food by many species, just like us! It is a great and important source of protein and other nutrients.

Imagine you are stuck alone in the lift between two floors and there is no electricity. The doors are closed and your mobile has lost network.

Wash and drain rice. Keep aside. Heat ghee in a wok, add chopped onion and stir till it turns golden in colour. Add rice and ginger garlic paste, stirring continuously. When the rice is adequately fried, add coconut milk, chicken stock and salt.

According to a 2013 study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, 17 percent of adults in Bangladesh are either overweight or obese.

Legend has it that the korma was created in the royal kitchen of Akbar in the mid-1500 century.

With Eid right around the corner, you are probably brushing up on the last minute preparations, planning the nitty-gritty details for the special day.

We generally think of the food pyramid when we think of what items should be on our plate to optimise physical health. What would be the equivalent of a recommended daily diet for a healthy mind?

“When I was a child, colourful art paper were not as widely available as they are now. So we used to stock up on old wedding cards and recycle into Eid cards later," said Ashoka Mahbuba while sharing her childhood memories from the '80s.

In addition to unpleasant itching and scratching, days after they can also cause some more serious problems, spreading diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika. Here we've put together some top tips on steps you can take to avoid being bitten.

During the month of Ramadan Muslims observe strict fasts, and cap it off with a three-day joyous celebration of Eid on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar.

If you were to select one quintessential iftar dish, hands down chickpea will be it.

Most people I know have an incurable fascination with desserts and everything sweet. The very thought of Glazed, Butlers' Chocolate Cafe or Shumi's Hot Cake gives them sleepless nights with lethal hanger pangs.

It is a month of introspection, devotion and self-discipline. Comprising 30 days of abstinence, during Ramadan, it is important to keep your mind and body strong.

For pickled mustard seeds, combine the mustard seeds, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat.

Sehri is the differentiating factor between the fast we Muslims keep and the fasts of other religions. Holy Prophet(S) is reported to have said, “Verily, Allah and His Malaikah send mercy upon those who eat Suhur.”

Soak lentil for 5-6 hours or overnight and blend it into a smooth paste (use as less water possible). Beat this paste and add cashew nut, raisin and carrot along with a little water. Continue beating till it becomes fluffy. To check the batter, drop it into water; well beaten batter will float. If it isn’t floating, you need to beat it some more. Mix all the ingredients with this batter for fritter and deep fry at medium heat until it becomes golden brown. In a bowl, pour cold water and put add 1 tsp salt in it; soak the fried fritters in this chilled salted water. Let them soak for 1-2 hours. Squeeze the extra water from them and place them on a serving dish. For the yogurt gravy, mix all ingredients together except mint and ½ tsp crushed chili. Beat it to make it smooth. Pour the yogurt mixture over the bora and garnish it with mint and crushed chili. Soak fritter in yogurt for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

I couldn't decide if it was my stomach or mind growling uncontrollably as I glared at the CNG driver who unashamedly asked for a fare that was double than usual.

Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates?