In our modern lives the maximum impact of black and white often comes in the form of Instagram filters, and that too only when the mood to strike a chord or pose grips us, for some reason or another.

First and foremost shampooing, conditioning and drying your hair is a must before you start because curls last longer in light and care free hair. If you have ever heard your hair sizzle when curling it, that means you didn't dry your hair all the way before styling that makes it more difficult for the curls to set in.

Bengali cuisine is considered easy to cook, with simple spices, and Bengalis take much pride in their food. Ask any Bengali on their cuisine, and invariably the description will include bhaat-macch (fish & rice), bhorta (mashed preparations), daal (lentil soup), shaak (leafy vegetables), narikel bata (coconut paste), shorshe-bata (mustard paste), posto-bata (poppy seed paste), shorsher tel (mustard oil), and

You hydrate your skin regularly, apply the top shelf foundation and never forget to use the right serum. But how closely are you listening to your skin? As the largest sensory organ on the human body, our skin can give early warnings of an impending internal ailment. Then again not every scratch or bump is a reason to run to the dermatologist! You can start with looking out for and taking care of the basic signs first.

In an era absolutely dominated by bright shimmering colours, it may seem like a step backwards when black and white is put on the showcase. And yet, stunning monochrome front pages from the likes of Vogue, Oprah, and GQ have become more memorable than their colourful counterparts. Join us at Star Lifestyle this week as we explore the contemporary with our unique touch of black and white.

Colours may reign supreme in our high definition lives, but the charm of black and white has not been lost. Sayeed Siddiqui, with his work with Cats Eye as well as other projects, has been a pioneer in bringing focus back to the wonder and aesthetics of black and white.

Strolling through the galleries of Shilpakala Academy, where the recently held Dhaka Art Summit was on display, I stumbled upon a gem of a collection -- the black and white photographic display of 'The Bhawal Case'. The legendary case of the early nineteen hundreds was the first court case where photographs were presented as evidence; a fact shared by Rajib Samdani at the gallery. Samdani collected the

Fashion house Foring is celebrating this February 21 with a different view. Their new collection includes saris, panjabis, kamiz sets, t-shirts etc. in black, white, and grey.

And let's not forget the merchandise, from posters to figures to custom art; nothing is too big or too small for the crowds of fans! Social media has made it easier to connect and showcase an individual's work, and Comically Drawn- a venture from Puja Sarkar, is already making the rounds in this virtual gallery. For its beginnings, Sarkar's own words are the best to relate, “It just happened.”

For this sombre month of February, Rang Bagladesh's latest collection features black and white as well as ash and off-white as the prime colours for their clothes.

Throughout the month of February, Kay Kraft is offering their latest collection reflecting the solemn tone of the month. The collection features motifs with Bangla alphabets and words. For colours -- black, red, grey and white have been given precedence.

Popular fashion outlet Megh is celebrating Ekushey February with their latest collection of panjabis, saris, children's frocks, and t-shirts. These comfortable clothes are in black and white to match the month's tone.

Sadakalo has always been sought after when it comes to their clothing lineup during the solemn month of February. This year's collection features lines from poet Anil Sarkar. Besides the saris, panjabis, shirts and t-shirts, Sadakalo is also featuring matching mother-daughter and father-son sets. The collection also includes the Bangla alphabet in block print, screen print and in embroidery.

Khazana invites the foodies of Dhaka to a gastronomical expedition of Amritsar with lip-smacking Punjabi food. For a full authentic experience, visiting Master Chef Deepak from Radisson Blu, India, has delved into the culinary secrets of the region and drawn inspiration from the traditional eateries and their most relished dishes.

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The Westin Dhaka has something for everyone this Valentine's Day from luxury packages to gourmet delights and many more.

bKash Limited, is offering a 10 percent cash back to its customers if they purchase books from the month long 'Amar Ekushey

Amari Dhaka brings you the perfect luxury packages on this Valentine's Day for you and your loved ones. Their flagship restaurant,

MIB Spirit - Made in Bangladesh is all set to launch their brand new outlet in Banani.

Dhaka Regency's rooftop garden restaurant, Grill On The Skyline, has a variety of Valentine's Day celebrations in store for their valued