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Food & Recipes
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Food & Recipes
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Food & Recipes
Swap fried iftar snacks for fresh healthy salads
2 March 2026, 16:23 PM
Food & Recipes
Is chicken haleem even haleem?
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Food & Recipes
6 refreshing drinks you can make at home during Ramadan
16 February 2026, 19:39 PM
Food & Recipes
High protein iftar ideas using everyday Bangladeshi foods
16 February 2026, 19:30 PM
Food & Recipes
Celebrate Pahela Falgun at home with traditional Bangladeshi recipes
8 February 2026, 14:45 PM
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Are we paying for food or just Instagram aesthetics?
5 February 2026, 18:04 PM
Food & Recipes
Shab-e-Barat recipes that celebrate faith, food and togetherness
2 February 2026, 15:12 PM
Food & Recipes
Singapore again
Singapore grows on you. Once you look beyond the antiseptic and the template.
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Mad about noodles!
Noodles are a staple in many cultures.
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM
A feast for kings
It is a celebration all-in-one dish, cooked only by the 'Dum Pookth' method, for special occasions like weddings and of course company and club AGMs.
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Not ‘deshi’ at all
A non baked cake that's perfect for making for children. You can also pick and mix the filling to suit your taste.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Let's go Upstairs
A very minimalist approach is taken in designing the décor of the restaurant; simple, yet elegant. Sleek, but not overbearing since it's a lounge and relaxation is the key.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Mangolicious iftar
A shake is a sweet cold beverage which is usually made from milk, ice cream or iced milk and flavouring or sweeteners such as caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, fruit syrup or fresh fruit.
6 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
1 July 2015, 14:07 PM
Iftar at Dhaba
When Dhaba first arrived on the scene, it blew us away with its mouth-watering innovative and, above all, affordable cuisines.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM
DINNER AT IFTAR
Iftar is one of the oldest religious rituals followed by Muslims all over the world. It is tradition that a Muslim first break the fast with dates and either water or a drink. After that they have a proper meal.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM
A Healthy Sehri
Every person needs good, nutrient-rich food that provides sufficient energy for day to day activities, and in no other time of the year is it more important than during Ramadan.
22 June 2015, 18:00 PM
A twist to iftar traditions
Starting with something light, including fresh fruits and vegetables, and taking plenty of fluids, makes for a tasty and healthy iftar.
22 June 2015, 18:00 PM
SUMMER TIME IFTAR RECIPES
Tradition vis-à-vis health. The perennial dilemma of iftar during Ramadan. And this year Ramadan will coincide with a blazing summer and a torrential monsoon. Our columnist Selina Parveen offers an extensive affair with
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
ABCs of Yoga
Awareness
“If you don't take the lamp of awareness with you, you are going to create a hell around you. Light your lamp wherever you go, whatsoever you do, always do it in the inner light, with awareness.”
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Sugar Rush
Powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Treats for the blessed night
SHAB-E-BARAT brings with it a mixture of emotions – of piety, sharing and gastronomy. Celebrated with great religious fervour in this
25 May 2015, 18:00 PM
ABCs of YOGA health benefits
Asthma and arthritic conditions improve, adrenal glands are regulated
25 May 2015, 18:00 PM
FOR THE BLUE-EYED BOY
Jamai Sashti is a very special occasion in the Bengali culture. A grand feast is prepared to mark this occasion and the festival lays foundation for a strong family bonding.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Diet Counseling Centre: Promoting healthy lifestyles for a decade
With our sedentary lives, nine to five offices and constantly sprouting eateries, it is no surprise to see the capital is seeing a rise in obesity levels.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Chowzter magic – III
The second night of Chowzter Asia gathering took us to the birthplace of an iconic Singapore dish - Roland. Where Singapore chilli crab was invented. The country has a fairly recent history compared to our part of the world.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Colour Me You
Something as simple as colours can have the most profound impacts on the moods and emotions we experience.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM