Every woman will vouch for the fact that the first thing that they notice about a person are their shoes. Little do they know, the same goes for most people as well. So it is fair to say that to leave a lasting first impression, a little more attention should be given to what you don on your feet. With summer coming, upgrade your closet with shoes that are not only comfortable for the hot and humid weather, but also equally stylish.

How would you like walking down the streets of Milan, Italy and be greeted with a gorgeous black grand piano being played? And as you walk further down, you find another beautiful white piano being played and children singing. Then you are faced you a harp being played.

One of the 20th century’s greatest archeological finds were the underground army of nearly 8,000 life-size terracotta figures, which were found near the burial site of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (221-210 BC).

On the evening of 25 April, 2018, fashion brand Artizan showcased their lineup at Dhaka's Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. Models walked the runway donning shirts, polo-shirts and T-shirts designed by Rakib Hussain of Artizan.

However, with the athleisure trend garnering popularity throughout the globe, trainers are no longer worn only to the gym or while taking part in sports. They can also add some style to your everyday outfit.

As a cosmetic brand catering to the need of newborns and infants, Kodomo has made a name for itself. As part of their anniversary celebration, a show was arranged on 24 April, where Kodomo's entire range of products was showcased.

Food is one of the most significant aspects in any Bengali celebration. Breakfast till dinner, the menu can range from Luchi/puri, pitha, sandesh to parathas, vegetable or meat curries, khichuri -dim, pulao and chicken roast.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka brings to you this year's swimming lessons especially designed for you. From toning your core to speeding up your metabolism, there are several reasons why you should consider swimming.

Knead together flour, semolina, salt and ghee with warm water to make stiff dough. Keep covered for thirty minutes. Divide the dough into twenty balls. Chop green chillies and coriander leaves. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Then add mincemeat and sauté till half cooked. Add a little water, as required, to prevent charring.

Launched in 1996, Gitanjali Jewellers initially started as suppliers of exclusive diamond jewellery to some of the top retailers in the country. It was not until 2007 that Gitanjali launched their first retail outlet. The third showroom of Gitanjali Jewellers was recently inaugurated on 20 April, 2018 at the Tokyo Square, Japan Garden City, Mohammadpur.

The front door is definitely the first thing to an entryway, but is not something we can always change easily, especially if it is an apartment. What you can do is change its surroundings. Warm welcome signs are always nice, especially for guests. And so are wreaths; opt for faux flowers, or greens that add some life to boring old doors.

This summer, Borthers Furniture Ltd. is running a special campaign titled 'Boishakh to boishakh offer Kistite Ghor Sajbe Sobar.' This campaign allows customers to get a 12 month installment service. It will run till 14 May, 2018. Also, Brothers Furniture is offering from 5 to 15 percent discounts on their furniture.

Start with the mise-en-scene. Like a movie set, the floor plan and lighting are vital to the decoration. A modern house has a strategic base; electronic lives now call for strategic power socket planning. Even the best seat in the house needs a charger for your phone nearby. Socket distances should be convenient to accessibility, and all of this must add to the aesthetics.

People have the general perception that leisurely pursuits like stamps and coin collecting are dying pursuits. This is far from reality, as the exhibition — Numismatic, Philatelic and Hobby-Item Exhibition2018 — organised by Chittagong Collector's Club between Thursday, 3 May and Saturday, 5 May at the Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Gallery, Zilla Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong will show.

Cold cuts are precooked meat that are sliced and packaged, contrary to the belief that it is prepared raw. Many are unaware that the common pepperoni topping that we see on pizzas is also a kind of cold cut.

Nagorik, Bangladesh's first theatre act celebrated its Golden Jubilee from 13th April to 15th April, 2018. The celebration included their marquee acts as well as appearances from the many legendary personalities we know and love. Star Showbiz presents an exclusive photo gallery of the event!

Neat rows of red-brick buildings, bathed in brilliant sunlight, stretched out under an azure sky. The carefully manicured grounds, and the forest beyond, were a lush green. One could be forgiven for mistaking it for a well-run summer camp. It certainly did not look anything like what had been portrayed in Schindler's List or the myriad of Holocaust literature. Even the wrought-iron sign above the gates reading

Give me your money for you will only waste it.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka will organize a week long “Tantalizing Thai Week” from 23 - 28 April 2018.

Every week, in some magazine or the other, there are enthusiastic pieces on some new miracle diet promising to transform us into our dream figures in a matter of weeks, or days even! There are dramatic pictures of 'before and after' and promises of a gorgeous new shape if we eat only bananas, or green peas, or whatever the latest studies claim will have said magical results.