One of the best parts we love about winter is being able to finally bring out all our coats and turtlenecks and start layering' em up!

These simple items can be transformed into the warmest of clothes by simply layering it on top of knitted turtlenecks for the extra cold days.

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?

As the star of Bethlehem approaches, the cakes get ready for the oven and the city lights up – we get ready to celebrate a very

Blend sugar in a blender until a bit powdery. Whisk egg whites in a mixer, and add the sugar bit by bit as the mixture foams up. Add the jelly powder.

They shake the earth. They ignite fire. They can shatter barriers, shift paradigms, and flip the status quo. Whenever demands of people go unheard, people unite and their voices echo into a singular unified form - a slogan.

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

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,

It was in the wee hours of the morning when I was helping my father carry back tea in traditional kulhars inside Howrah station in Kolkata.

Patchwork has been extensively experimented on, by designers from all over the world, to produce exquisite bags, wall-hangings, cushion covers, skirts, waistcoats, jackets, even saris and kurtis.

Cotton, a natural fibre is often termed as 'White Gold' of the textile industry. It is a soft, absorbent and breathable material.

The word Khadi is derived from khaddar which essentially means a fabric developed through weaving handspun yarns on a handloom. The entire process, separation of cotton from the seed, to spinning and weaving of fabric is carried out manually.

Don't worry; you don't have to choose just yet! The teenage years are the prime time to experiment with fashion. So don't hold yourself back! However, diving in blind can be rather dangerous, and here are just a few ways to make your transition easier.

The sari is an entire look that includes the blouse and the petticoat. Ever since the birth of saris, puffed sleeved blouses have been a hot favourite amongst ladies.

How old are you?' The very moment you ask this question to a lady, she would feel extremely uncomfortable. From age-old courtesy calls, we have learned that it is extremely rude to ask a woman anything regarding her age. Even research has revealed that majority of women refuse to answer questions related to their date of birth. 'Today's world though has seen numerous social and religious taboos being shattered to bits and pieces. When people are fighting against serious issues like abortion and child labour, it is strange that a silly and disapproved outlook regarding a woman's age still persists. We had to find out what caused such inefficacies and why women felt uncomfortable taking about their age. Our interview panel consisted of eminent female personalities, from social media stars to bankers, of our nation to get an in depth understanding of the issue and understand their thoughts regarding the subject-matter.

Since it is a part of Farashganj, the area must have been of some significance even before the twentieth century when it was titled Bashanta Kumar Das Road, as a tribute to a philanthropist by this name.

Ah, where does one begin with the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the magical land of Bengal? From the high pedestals of art and culture to the everyday humdrum of daily life, it is deeply steeped in age-old customs and traditions.

The third day of Eid is the best, I think. Day one usually goes by in a flash. The morning exhausts itself in the rush attending Eid prayers and sacrificing the cattle. Then there is the butchering business, processing and distributing meat amongst poor and the loved ones, and finally, accomplishing the highly managerial task of stuffing the remaining meat in the refrigerator. It is a lot of work.

The end of the millennium brought style and fashion to every Bangladeshi doorstep. Budding designers experimented with tie n' dye, hand block prints infused with embroidery and other value additions, and local fashion took feeble steps to a full grown industry that we now see.

Life, with all its twists and turns, is not easy, and looking good and feeling fabulous is not either. Knowing what works best for me is great, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be not so good.