And right she was. Flamingo pink saris with the unique motifs imprinted on them and black anarkalis with the deshi jewellery prints only made the designs stand out.

Let’s imagine a situation where a lady is wearing an ivory, tone on tone sari, paired with eggshell white blouse and bright makeup. Let’s say, she has ruby lips, cherry cheeks and a brick eye shadow put on. Would she look attractive?

It is only natural to expect that healthcare professionals will live up to the commitments they had subscribed to when they signed up to be a health professional. However, appreciation and recognition of their work could do much to boost the morale of this group.

Although the number of infection or deaths in Bangladesh is much less compared to other affected countries, the economy is most likely to reach a devastating stage, rendering many jobless.

The inspiration behind the collection is best explained through the words of Monnujan Nargis, the CEO and head of the design team, Le Reve — “We tried to highlight not only the folklore, but also the traditional elements of Bengali urban life.

Corona! A word striking fear into everyone’s hearts. People are indeed petrified and panic-stricken by the Covid-19’s lethality. Some people more than others. It is these people who belong to the notorious community, the Covidiots.

It is a weekly dilemma for most with their refrigerators after the grocery shopping is brought home — what to throw away, what to keep and how to store everything.

If you have never understood what the fuss was all about, try block prints on khadi. That too, on a bright and clear Baishakhi afternoon, and you will immediately realise the grounds.

This Pahela Baishakh’s weather forecast is cloudy with a light summer breeze whooshing past you; the perfect weather to be outdoors all day from the crack of dawn till the late hours of the night.

A few months into the new year, a morbid uproar in the name of Covid-19 shattered all our plans and made away with them.

Scoop the watermelon with an ice cream scooper. Put it in a food processor and grind it. Strain the juice.

Spring brought with it an abundance of good times, but with the recent coronavirus alert, we are almost ready for it to bid us adieu and pave way for the hot summer days ahead. Good times or bad, fashion never tends to leave our inherent selves. It is an essential art form that is worth exploring.

Tea and coffee will be flowing in as you browse through panels of saris, from comfortable cottons to sensuous chiffons.

Your hands, they are flawless, your fingertips holding imprints of the million profound words you have typed, the faces you have touched, the doors you have held, and the way you have kept them now kneeling, in service for your soul, to create something remarkable, like you.

Today marks the birth centenary of our Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- the visionary who made us dream of an independent Bangladesh, the powerhouse of charisma who ignited hope amongst the oppressed Bengalis, the legend whom the nation shall forever remain indebted to.

It is easy to understand that just about anyone would be stressed out over a public health emergency. It is also important to address the situation by staying informed, and being kind and supportive to each other.

Science, the study of the surrounding world, can be rather intimidating despite being so fascinating. Learning about how different aspects of the world operate in classrooms can become very uneventful, especially for children.

Drama in her eyes Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder;

Zermatt, a paradise for skiers, is about three hours southeast of Geneva, nestled in the tall peaks of the Alps, hidden but from the most-zealous. It has a special cache because of how it attracts different clienteles, and what it possesses.

The universal dream of Paradise is a garden, nourished by crystal-clear waters. The garden of Jannat, with the waters of Salsabil and Tasneem; the Biblical garden of Eden, and the mythical Elysian fields are all havens of peace, with channels of flowing water,