The Lobster Thermidor is a favoured French delicacy consisting of a creamy mixture of cooked lobster meat and cheese, stuffed into a lobster shell. The sauce used for the dish generally must always contain mustard.

The island state of Hawai'i has been called a paradise in this world. Its multifarious scenic beauty, magnificent beaches, active volcanoes, flora-fauna, and its vast distance from nearest land, have made it a very attractive spot to visit.

The recipes have been prepared by Syed Tazammul Huq, Executive Chef, Watercress Restaurant, Dhaka.

Fried Bananas with ice cream This recipe was prepared by Jewel Rozari, Chef de partie, Huang Ho, Platinum Suites.

Ditch the cowboy belt buckle. Please.

Single pleated saris, bright red 'alta', and a pair of fine bangles - these are synonymous to 'Bangaliana'. In the bygone era, ladies of Bengal used to pride themselves with the rarest collection of ornaments, and amongst it, an exclusive pair of bangles always reigned supreme.

An online store with more than 22,000 followers on Facebook, 6 Yards Story, is a flourishing store and a favourite of many fashionistas of today. The page started off in 2012 selling taant saris, brought directly from the famous 'taant ghor' in Sirajganj but later shifted to making trendy jewellery infused with traditional influence. It appeals to youngsters for its exclusive and chic designs.

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BDRUNNERS, a running community based in Dhaka, and Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Bangladesh jointly organised a 5-km charity run on the morning of Friday, December 2.

The Westin Dhaka has introduced a bistro menu at Prego, the signature Italian restaurant.

Stripes are perhaps the oldest yet never-been-out of style element of fashion, if ever there was one.

The Bangladeshi culinary tapestry is steeped in tradition and famous for its distinctive taste, be it savoury or sweet.

In my first stint in Dhaka, I had the good fortune of visiting Mostakim in Mohammadpur.

Wash and clean chicken, cut the pieces lengthwise. Cut all vegetables as well, each piece 2-inch in length. Boil chicken with salt and 3 cups of water.

Ever wondered why the South-Asian in us could not cope up with dreary white walls? We are jazzy folks, we need hues and colours in all aspects of our lives and there you go - walls cannot be left alone.

The Greeks love a salad that embodies everything about a Mediterranean diet: greens, freshness, olive oil and the zest of a lemon, or perhaps balsamic vinegar.

Ask any layman, a 'zilch-tech', the definition of a speaker, chances are they would immediately conjure an image of pitiful pocket-sized Bluetooth speakers, or the familiar monstrosities they find in rock concerts.

To most non-musicians the guitar is simply an instrument but to people who live and breathe music it is a six-stringed companion, always there to create sound waves in resonance to that person's state of mind, a wooden base with a sound hole to collect all sorts of emotions, but most importantly a medium to express oneself and to communicate to the outside world through music.

There are people who do not like hot chocolate, even on chilly winter mornings! To those poor creatures still dwelling in the gloomy ignorance of one of life's greatest joys, please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Unearthing a place where food served is both healthy and delicious has been on my bucket list for a while now before I gladly crossed it off as I located Café Capp & Cinno.