If you want to give your walls an illusionary effect, opt for textured wallpapers. This type of wallpaper is gaining popularity for its three-dimensional depth — as it virtually emerges out as a 3D shape. Both fabric and wallpaper can be combined to create a beautifully textured wall surface.

Technological advancements have become a blessing during COVID-19. This boon is a global phenomenon, perhaps because our lives are dependent on it— from communication to gaming to music to shopping, and now, even schooling!

Many, though not everyone, is acquainted with the word imambara. It is an Urdu/Persian word associated with a building hosting the programmes and rituals of Moharram. It is a place where people congregate and observe the programmes and commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his kith and kin.

“A beautiful beginning to a brand-new day,” I say to myself.

Our fur babies deserve the best treats for being such loving and loyal companions. Commercial pet food or treats, which are often available in pet stores and on online platforms like Petco Bangladesh, are suitable options for fur babies, but sometimes, one might want something a little extra.

Dogs are among the most adorable, loving creatures whose company can cheer us in an instant. They know when we need a cuddle, when we are not feeling our best, or when exactly to become extra cute and distract us from work! But how well do we understand our canine friends?

On 15 August, we mourn the loss of our founding father and charismatic leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. For most of us, he remains a figure larger than life we were not fortunate enough to have met or seen.

While there are plenty of insect killers available, they tend to be harmful and unsafe to be used repeatedly. Thus, it is better to opt for natural remedies whenever possible.

From school-going children to students pursuing their masters, people from various age groups have been suffering the plight of being a pandemic examinee.

A virtual interview requires just as much preparation as in-person, if not more. In fact, it is often more difficult to form a lasting impression through a video call.

The poster of the ambitious film project, had been released a day before Eid ul Azha 2021 and the mastermind behind the poster preparations had been none other than the famed designer Biplob Saha.

A gap year is more than just taking time off from one’s academic career. It is a period of time for experiential learning, developing new skills, expanding horizons, and culturally diversifying oneself.

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram help us stay in touch with family and friends, but interacting with strangers is risky as that would require us to share our personal lives with them and maybe even end up interacting with fake profiles. This is where dating apps like Tinder provide a safe space to meet new people without giving away sensitive information. 

Freelancers, creative marketplaces, and galleries have experienced positive and negative impacts while in some cases, the situation has inspired creative endeavours.

Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations likely before the action ends on Sunday evening, the company that manages Portugal's airports (ANA) said.

I first came across the word pen pal when I was a student of 4th grade. There was a very clichéd letter in the syllabus which was about describing your country to a foreign pen friend.

For over a year, and since the pandemic was with us, I started writing a diary of my days in quarantine. Looking back at what I wrote a couple of days back, I thought: why not share a few of the thoughts that came to me over the year in a concise way with Star Lifestyle readers?

Time and again we have been reminded of the dire condition of food safety in Bangladesh. Although positive steps are being taken and some praiseworthy initiatives are in place, we still have a long way to go in ensuring safe food for all.

As an illustrative form of self-expression, tattoos make one’s body their own personalised art gallery marked with creativity.

What exactly is procrastination? It is the wonderful and elegant art of putting things off intentionally and mostly out of habit. Do you have trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or wish to do?