When the pandemic introduced strict lockdowns and people were confined in their homes, aching for some entertainment, suddenly we realised how much we missed the theatres.

Smart homes are probably the next step in modern lifestyles. But they are still a bit rare in Bangladesh to get your hands on them.

Our eyes are complex organs that need many different vitamins and nutrients to function properly. Common conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts can impact our eyes, and malnutrition seems to have an influence on all of them.

The days have turned hot and sultry; the nights and the mornings have cooled down. This year, autumn comes soaked in the dew of renewed optimism, albeit not without its dash of melancholia.

BISHWORANG’s 2021 Durga Puja Collection is a combination of grace and elegance, radiance and colour, power and comfort. Not only does this collection present itself as the embodiment of Durga Puja, but also as beautifully crafted, creatively evoked and elegantly designed clothing which is captivating and fit for festivities.

Put all the mandi masala ingredients in a grinder and grind well. Keep aside.

The pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 brought forth the minimalist in all of us. Not only have we become more conscious of our spending, we have also begun prioritising the existing contents of our closets.

Flared and wide-legged jeans were everyone’s go-to denim option before skinny jeans became a thing. They are very comfortable to wear in almost all weather and can be paired with a variety of tops. These jeans are a good option for both official and casual looks. They seem to go well with almost every body type.

As gradually things start getting back to normal, the 73rd Emmy Awards was held in-person at Los Angeles after last year’s virtual rendition. Just as seeing our favourite stars walk the red carpet was refreshing, so were there dapper looks.

Regulators in Asian hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong have threatened to retaliate against European Union plans to force airlines to start using take-off and landing slots frozen during the coronavirus pandemic, a move that could oblige Europe's carriers to fly empty seats for thousands of miles at a loss.

Like every year, World Photography Day has been celebrated across the globe on 19 August. It has been taken up a notch by KrayonMag, which organised a two-week-long photography exhibition, “New Normal Through My Eyes”, from 1 September 2021.

Like everything else, no bad situation lasts for long and as the world heals itself in its own pace, one of the most coveted fashion event of the year, the MET GALA 2021, finally took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMOA) on September 13, with the exclusive theme In America: A Lexicon of American Fashion.

For Paris photographer Olivier Sanchez, there is only one story in town: the new life of Lionel Messi.

Hafele is one of the leading brands in building premium kitchen and home décor with world-class materials, and currently has 40 authorised dealers or distributors in Bangladesh. Notable products from Hafele include appliances, kitchen fittings, furniture fittings, Blanco sink and faucet, sliding foldings, etc.

Amidst the busy and crowded Dhaka city, a calming oasis is what describes Satori Meditations, where the Satori Foundation has launched a conscious lifestyle brand, Treenayana. 

“This year I am obsessed with toe rings and you would get to see a lot of it in my collection soon enough! Plus, there will be range of polas to choose from,” informed the designer.

If there is one lesson that I can take from the COVID-19 situation, apart from appreciating good health, is my new learnt experience of being thrifty.

I was not the one who considered baking as a passion even three years ago. In high school when someone asked me what my passion or goal was, I would say, “become a makeup artist.”

It has been scientifically confirmed that each house has a unique scent much like fingerprints. Unfortunately, this scent is not always a good one and it is not uncommon for your room to exude odour. However, if you follow a few simple steps, you can keep your room fresh.

Some think that apologising is degrading. In reality, an apology is the indication that you care about the relationship more than you care about your anger and contrary to what you have been led to believe, it’s not degrading.