It is only during the last century that bathing became a private affair. For centuries, bathing was an essential part of social life, and baths were an important meeting place, a social centre for relaxation and debate. The baths and the bathing ritual were an opportunity for both exercise or rest -- a recreation complex at its best.

It's been called the 'Pearl of the Andaman Sea'. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, and together with a collection of a number of other islands, forms the province of Phuket.

Mohammad Ali the great boxer passed away last month.

The moss grows thick on the wall. Nourished by the fresh downpour of monsoon, plush layers of green take over uncovered portions of the plastered brick-and-mortar-boundary. The peeled walls put on a new cloak; the faint traces of sunburnt paint, now enveloped from vision.

As an elder sister I have grown accustomed to sibling rivalry - a constant in my life ever since my little brother learnt to speak even the most elementary of words.

What makes a good accessory? What makes it perfect for an outfit? The checklist of items and qualities can be long and endless for sure, but these three accessories (mentioned below) attract focus over most others.

I am a parent, and as such I feel the onus to teach our children the difference between good and bad is squarely on us.

Many of us would be appalled to be answering this question in public, simply due to the guilt of not doing it nearly often enough.

Dona Media recently organised a reality cooking show for corporate women in Bangladesh, 'Pran Gura Masala presents Cooking Star', powered by KIAM.

It is the morning of your 30th birthday. You are standing in front of the mirror scrutinising wrinkles next to your eyes or a bloated stomach and you realise that a change of diet is essential. That can be a great decision so here's a diet plan to go along with that!

Mint is perhaps one of the most common and favoured herbs. It adds a dash of freshness to any dish, be it a savoury meat curry preparation, or a light fruit salad with some ice cream.

Eyes are said to be the windows to one's soul, and the old adage holds more truth than it gets credit for. Eyes express a lot about a person's state of mind; sometimes saying it all when the tongue fails. And critical to the eyes, often overlooked, but vital in every sense, are the eyebrows. Just as one's hair frames the face, adding character to the overall personality, eyebrows frame the eyes and complete their story.

Thirty 3, the restaurant, is highlighting their buffet with some new and delicious additions. The buffet has different types of food including rice, chicken,

My husband and I live in a six-storey building in Dhaka. During the recent earthquake, I was home alone and I could feel my whole building shaking.

In our day to day stressful lives, the one thing we tend to miss out a lot on is proper sleep. Often amidst our hectic schedules we overlook its importance and treat sleep as an optional extra.

Jackfruit may have made it to the national list as THE fruit but it's the mango that won the hearts of the Bangladeshis in large number.

Biriyani is the quintessential celebratory dish in India and an aromatic delicacy that dazzles as a sublime one-dish meal, writes historian and food expert Pushpesh Pant.

he land of six-seasons, many rivers and golden fields is at the zenith of its beauty during the monsoon. Read on to find out some of the places you could visit around the country.

How awkward was the kolakoli between you and your father?

Top Ten Fabrics and Tailors Ltd. is offering a 10 percent discount on all their fabrics for this Ramadan. The offer is valid till the last day of Ramadan.