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.

Many Bangladeshis experience depression and anxiety, but the general mass lack awareness on the causes, the symptoms or treatment of mental illnesses. Often people are even oblivious to fact that they suffer from mild to severe forms of depression.

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.

These recipes have been prepared by Mitun Paul, Head Chef and Continental Chef, Spitfire.

The Weeknd's new album is pretty good. Listen to it.

Daraz.com.bd, the leading online shopping platform in Bangladesh, adds another feather to its cap by signing on the country’s top

The kitchen bazars are now flooded with a variety of fresh vegetables. To make best use of them while they last, pickling them is a good option. The following are quite simple, hassle free preparations (although not necessarily made from winter vegetables) and will last a long time with proper preservation.

Amaya Food gallery (an eatery of Amari Dhaka) is currently offering a flat 50 percent discount on buffet meals. Enjoy buffet lunch or

Perhaps the most “bridal” of all jewellery pieces, the 'tikly' has recently seen an urban revival. Bridal headpieces have been a time long tradition in Bengali weddings,

For this season, Le Reve - the country's leading apparel and lifestyle brand - has come up with a fresh new collection titled 'The Raven',

Zoan Ash is under the international limelight - from appearing at the Emmy’s, to coming up in an international newspaper, to dressing

Just because the weather is getting colder a lot of us have the tendency to skimp on sunscreen. It is colder, not as much sun outside, and

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a form of virus that may cause an infection, but AIDS is a condition or a syndrome.

Bold matt lips and shimmer eyes are on the global runway scene this Fall/Winter 2016.

Bangladesh's iconic brand Aarong is one that we associate with delicate local craftsmanship, versatility, guaranteed quality and of course a social cause – empowerment of rural artisans in an effort towards poverty alleviation.

Anabil and Labonno got married a month ago. They have been in a relationship since high school and graduated from the same medical college. The wedding day frenzy for Anabil and Labonno just ended, and they went for their honeymoon, had a grand time, and now begins real life.

The trousseau, makeup, invitations, decorations and good food – seemingly the order of the messy events a.k.a. wedding are in order.