Weddings are often symbolised as a flurry of colours, and sometimes, we want to escape such chaos. Many of us may just want a simple affair rather than worrying about tons of petty things such as the trousseau, ensembles ---all the glitz and glamour.

Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Franklin Roosevelt, Saddam Hussein, Queen Victoria, King Phillip II of Spain, Satyajit Ray- people from different religions, upbringings, eras, vocations and regions of the world. But surprisingly, they had one thing in common- they had all married their cousins.

Mothers undoubtedly play a huge role in weddings, from giving that last nod of approval, to handpicking and perfecting every little detail. There is little they do not look over when it comes to their children's wedding.

We all see weddings as a great mother-daughter bonding time, but fathers have a big role to play here as well. Never underestimate the presence of a father-figure when big arrangements are underway. Since a wedding needs 'all hands on deck,' we have some guidelines to be that helpful hand as the father!

In 2007, most had hardly heard of destination weddings, and during that time, we were dependant on venue booking. We booked the venue and fixed a local caterer to cook the local favourites for our guests.

This is a 3-day workshop starting on 22 November, focusing on only the basics. Following ice-breaking sessions, everyday participants will be given lessons on Salsa, Tango, and Waltz respectively.

The season is all about the nightly winter chills and warm summer days. Keeping up with the season, Kay Kraft introduces its latest late autumn collection that includes

Ujjwala recently stepped into its first year of success, and celebrated with a day-long programme, Ujjwala Poth Prodarshak 2018, which paid tribute to all the potential and existing women entrepreneurs of Bangladesh who are working harder to remove the gaps in gender prospects.

The best of the country's boutiques under one roof is what Deshi Dosh is all about. Starting from 8 November till 24 November 2018, all boutiques located at the Deshi Dosh

Traditionally, a bridal shower is an intimate, women only, lunch, often hosted by the bride's close and dearest ones before the series of wedding events kick off. While some like to keep it down-low by hosting a little in-house event, some like to go big outdoors. The point here though, is not the sheer size and venue, but the organisation and planning of the whole day that brings an unforgettable smile to the bride's face.

Winter is on its way and along with it comes the wedding season. Although now it seems there is no proper wedding season anymore as weddings take place all year through, and are as elaborately celebrated as ever.

If these lines do not give you goose bumps, then there are thousands of other 'orb of the night' quotes from Ahmed that will. Humayun Ahmed, the exponent of Bangla literature, has expressed, over and again, his blatant fascination for the heavenly body in all its grandeur.

Unwind and rejuvenate with the “Bangladeshi Package” offered by Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka this season. The offer includes an exclusive range of dining and recreational facilities, complemented by their signature 5-star service.

You have successfully popped the question and feel ecstatic. Well now the list of responsibilities only grows... better start prepping!

You will be shocked to hear that there are some who do not care for, or even know about face wash products. Leaving such blasphemy aside, the fact is that your skin needs to breathe.

To say that times are confusing would not be an understatement. We are indeed struggling to create an unbiased environment for everyone to live in.

Perhaps because of his on screen persona, his predilections for branded clothes, men's jewellery and accessories, Khan is perceived as an arbiter of style and general manliness— perhaps, his alter ego? In reality, he is more likely to be playing cricket with his children in his apartment terrace or discussing life's philosophies over a game of UNO or Scrabble.

Remember Galileo's story? In early 1600s, the scientist argued that ours is a sun-centred solar system and not an earth-centred one.

It is a feat. But soon enough, that feat starts feeling like an everyday mess you have signed up for life. Be it cuts or the very idea of wasting a good few minutes every day, the shaving routine can be far from being convenient. However, follow these simple rules and make peace with it.

Men's skin has long since ceased to be a closed book. Besides having facial hair, there are structural differences between men's skin and women's skin. Men's skin is up to 15 percent thicker than that of a woman, due to androgen (testosterone) stimulation.