HSC Graduates, welcome to the best time of your life!
With the results published, HSC Graduates have entered a crucial stage of their lives. Some have achieved the results they have wanted, whilst some have not, either way, a new journey awaits — university life! These will perhaps be the best four years of their lives.
Dhaka Art Summit / What You Can’t Miss in This Year’s Art Summit
The sixth Dhaka Art Summit (DAS) is under way at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy presented by the Samdani Art Foundation with the theme of ‘Bonna’.
Ekushey Boi Mela / How to get back into the habit of reading?
The Ekushey Boi Mela being an event of national significance gives us the perfect opportunity to rekindle our love for books.
Fashion & Beauty
Travel
'APAC tourism may recover to pre-Covid levels by 2024'
"Higher fuel prices translating to higher airfares and travel expenses, alongside weak global growth prospects, are dampening the recovery momentum."
Thru 29 countries by bike: Romanian girl now in Satkhira
Elena, a Romanian tourist, has always wanted to travel the world on a bicycle. She has so far visited 29 countries.
5 best shopping destinations in Thailand
Here is a short list of five best shopping destinations to keep in mind while you are in Thailand next time.
Food & Recipes
Original piri-piri flavoured Galito’s now in Bangladesh
A popular Piri-Piri chicken brand broke a few hearts in its wake when it chose to exit the country a few years ago but for those who were feeling its absence a little too strongly, fret not, for brands come and go, but Piri-Piri is here to stay! The newest Piri-Piri joint in town, Galito’s has the hot, pulsating African flavours at the heart of its recipes.
Capawcino Cat Café: Coffee and Paw-sitivity!
Capawcino Cat Cafe is genuinely one of the happiest places you can visit. Located above Mehedi Mart in Bashundhara, it’s the first ever cat cafe in Dhaka. You are immediately greeted with a burst of life upon entering the cafe with its rooftop setup, refreshing decor and paw shaped stepping stones that lead you to the main attraction of the cafe: a cat zone with around 20 cats! Much like some of the rescued felines the cafe cares for, their story to better days too is filled with highs and lows and we caught up with Rahat Rahmam, the founder, to uncover it.
Recipes for every mood
If you are someone who wants to try new dishes every other day to break the monotony, these are the recipes for you. Whether you crave meat, or fish, or even egg, there’s something here for everyone.
’Tis the season of pithas
Every country has a host of traditional sweets that they proudly plate as a representation of their food and culture; for Bangladesh, this is undoubtedly pitha. For us, pitha is not just any other ordinary food but is also a treasure trove of great memories. Growing up, winter would mean seeing your mum making pithas of various sizes and shapes and listening to the stories of the origin of these sweets. Or, it would mean having steaming hot, warm chitoi pitha for breakfast with mangsher jhol.
Cheat code recipe for chowder
Traditionally, seafood did not suit the deshi palate. We were more accustomed to having freshwater delicacies. Time, however, is changing and we now enjoy delightful, seafood dishes. The following is a recipe of a popular seafood dish, with added cheat codes that make it easier to make.
Health & Fitness
The effects of sunlight on skin health and beauty
Although sun exposure can cause skin damage, accelerated ageing, and even skin cancer, these risks can be mitigated by using common sun safety measures. Sun rays can be beneficial for the skin as it helps in the synthesis of vitamin D and aid in the treatment of jaundice, and skin diseases like psoriasis, acne, and eczema. So, this time, allow yourself to glow with pride in stride as we discover some amazing benefits of the sun for skin health and beauty.
World Cancer Day-2023: A Journey to “Close the Care Gap”
. To battle cancer and the fear it brings with the name, World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4 February.
Beauty sleep and its benefits for your skin
Women want flawless skin. A beautiful skin texture may go a long way in helping women radiate pride and gain more self-confidence. Be it a 10-step skincare routine or a crowded bathroom counter, we can go to great lengths to ensure that our skins look best first thing in the morning. Here we present some simple reasons why improving the skin-sleep relationship is beneficial for the perfect skin.
The rainbow diet: Health benefits of coloured fruits and vegetables
From white, the brightest orange, to the deepest purple — make your meals and snacks as colourful as possible. Each colour provides unique health benefits and no one colour is superior to another, which is why a balance of all colours is most important. The ultimate goal of a ‘rainbow diet’ is to add 30 plus different colourful fruits and vegetables to your meals every week. Just plan for one colourful plant-based food at every meal and instead of rich, sugary treats after the meals or for between-meal snacks, use fresh fruits to satisfy the sweet tooth. Read on to learn more about the health benefits of coloured fruits and vegetables.
How to not be SAD
Some people with SAD may experience symptoms in the summer but feel better in the winter. If you are one of them and feeling down after the holiday season, here are some tips for getting over your post-December depression.
Tips to treat psoriasis this winter
Psoriasis is a skin condition that may flare up quite a bit during winter because of reduced sunlight and UV rays during this period. Sunlight contains UV rays, which can penetrate the skin and slow the formation of skin cells. Patches of thick, scaly skin develop as a result of the autoimmune disease. A person might feel itchy, uncomfortable, and painful. But the good news is, there are a number of ways to treat the illness throughout the winter.
Healthy habits for skin care during winter
Winter can be a tough season on your skin, with dry, cold air stripping it of moisture and leaving it feeling dry and irritated. Here are some healthy habits to follow that can help keep your skin healthy and glowing all winter.
Tips to cure dandruff this winter
Many of us wait all year for the winter to arrive. No more humid weather, mouth-watering pithas, fun winter clothes and so many more reasons to love the season. However, no one enjoys the dry weather that causes dandruff. The itchy scalp, and dandruff showing through the hair can cause quite a few embarrassing moments for all. To save you from all the trouble, here are some easy ways to deal with dandruff this winter.
Life & Living Multimedia
The colourful cauliflowers of Bangladesh
Instead of the regular old white cauliflowers - you can now have cauliflowers that are red, yellow, pink, or purple.
Despite charging fees, needs of passengers neglected
<p>Terminal fees are being imposed on passengers travelling to India. However, there are currently no provisions for the use of restrooms at the Benapole International Passenger Terminal. </p><p>Find out more in today's Star Newsbytes</p>
#Perspective / Wasfia Nazreen: Don’t let ageism break your spirit
The mere fact that Wasfia Nazreen, even with her extraordinary achievements and so many accolades to her name, has to face these needless validations should not come as a surprise to the world, because the reality is that ‘below average mentality’ strikes everywhere, is highly deep-rooted, and pays zero respect to any type of accomplishment.
Bhabir Mor: How the name of Ranighat Mor in Dinajpur changed
Just 34km away from Dinajpur city, Tangon river flows along the Indian border. There is a rubber dam with a bridge over the river. This spot in Bochaganj upazila, Dinajpur is called Ranighat Mor. But now it is known as “Bhabir Mor".
Bangla movie HAWA, crowd favourite GULTI and the magic of cinema
Hawa is a Bangladeshi mystery-drama film, written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon. The film is produced by Facecard Productions and Sun Music & Motion Pictures Limited and has become one of the trendiest movies of the year. The film stars Chanchal Chowdhury as Chan Majhi, Nazifa Tushi as Gulti, and Sariful Razz as Ibrahim or Iba, amongst others. A few days ago, Gulti, a protagonist of the trending movie Hawa, sat amongst the crowd at Chitra Mahal cinema hall in Old Dhaka, to relive the magic of cinema amongst real men.