Who does not welcome winter in a warm country – bouts of sipping tea or hot cocoa, wearing chic shawls and those lovely boots? Lovely!

Although the origin of the Navratans (nine gems) is almost untraceable, the sacred jewellery deeply embedded in many Asian cultures,

Traditions are fluid, forever moving, changing shape while time passes by. The ritual of a son-in-law going shopping at the bazaar on the morning after the Reception has been a long cherished one.

Is it any different in our parts of the world? You might be scoffing away, but make an attempt to turn up at the next job interview in multicoloured sneakers or better yet flip-flops and you would easily get the answer!

A person's life is a treasure trove of memories. Little pearls of special moments string together and make a beautiful collection that brings smile to our face when we are grey and ancient.

There's only 30 days left, till the beginning of a range of occasions. There is no more time for indolence; things must be put into place, right now. Begin by creating a well-rounded to-do list for yourself. This can be done on an excel sheet or a piece of paper. Whatever you choose, make sure you keep enough space to incorporate new ideas that would emerge as you go.

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The recipes have been prepared by Jed Gareth Archdeacon, Executive Chef of Sublime, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Dhaka.

You can cut out the sari into a fashionable long skirt, making sure to include the favourite patterns. The skirt is advised to be kept long in order to conserve most of the sari.

The island of Sinhala, or Sri Lanka as we know it today, is a country beautiful beyond expectations. The warmth of its people, the neat and clean roads, the delicious food - everything is impressive. Most surprising were the smiling faces of immigration officers at the airport. I bet no one has seen that anywhere else in the world!

This is one of the favourite places, and a source of pride for Toronto city dwellers. As it combines history and nature together, the Budapest Park is termed as a 'city within a park.'

How many times were you bitterly disappointed when you opened a jolly-tin expecting good old butter cookies only to find your mum's sewing kit bundled up in a giant knot?

Have you noticed your 'cha-wala' lately? No? Well, he has. If you are a tea enthusiast and have been frequenting a 'tong' for your regular meet-ups, you know what I am saying. If you have not, snuggle in with a steaming cup.

“Aroyee mai?” These two words ring out in the street food hubs of Thailand, the first bite inevitably complemented by the question. A simple translation is, “Is it delicious?”

Nestled in the vibrant and growing business district of the capital, 'The Way' Dhaka is a brand new international hotel chain.

As the days get colder, appreciate the full bodied flavours of chocolate is all its savoury glory! Rich in minerals, chocolate is known to help combat heart disease, fight the LDL, the so-called 'bad cholesterol,' and also aid in losing weight.

There is also the issue of trends, fashion, and dying styles. Your mother might have been very comfortable in a sari but you probably like fusion wear or western wear, what can you do in such a case?

Surya Namaskar has many benefits. Here are a few: weight loss, better blood circulation, strengthening of muscles and joints, improved flexibility and toning, improved digestion and respiration, improved sleep, reduced depression and anxiety, regularised menstrual cycle, reduced blood sugar level, detoxification of the body and calming of the mind.

Dismal winter discourages even the most fashionable from donning latest trends. The season, perhaps with its chilly wind and the misty fog persuades everyone to try out monotonous colours like grey, beige and white.

It almost seems like common sense, but that is not the case apparently! People get colds because of viral infections and there are no reasons to think that germs are more abundant in lower temperatures.