Munira Fidai

Parents and children have the most loving, and yet, the most delicate relationship ever. Building trust with children can be one of the hardest things a parent will ever do, and retaining that trust over the years is an even bigger challenge. However, it is this one thing that can get both parties through the most turbulent times of life with each other and therefore, is something worth knowing all about.

There are many people in the workplace that can frustrate you — experts have identified about eight broad categories. While some are easier to deal with than others, each one will cross your path at some point in your work life. There are ways to identify these types of people, in order to effectively deal with them and make your day-to-day life smoother in the workplace.

A burning debate that has been making the rounds recently is that only a handful of people will ever need the principles of algebra in their lives, but everyone will need to do their taxes at some point. Schools cannot and should not have to teach crucial life skills to children because those are best learned under the loving guidance of guardians. Even if 10 is too early to learn how to do complex calculations, there are a good number of basic life skills every child should know by the end of the first decade of their lives. Here’s what child-development experts, career planners and business leaders recommend:

In a world that is full of economic uncertainties, one can never know for certain how much money they would need in order to retire early and still live comfortably, but financial experts now say that there is a number that can be calculated, which can take you close. The FIRE (financial-independence-retire-early) number is a concrete figure that can tell one the amount of money that they would need, if they were to leave their job right now and retire.

The coatee is a unisex fashion wear that has come into its own, years after it was worn as a necessity to keep out the cold. Finding its origins in the hilly regions of India, where people donned the first coatee, the garment has since then evolved to suit the needs and styles of people around the world. The garment can be casual and fun, or formal and dressy, depending on what version of it one picks. Whatever the style, a coatee is never, ever, boring!

Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not make a person beautiful. All it does is help enhance facial features that the users want highlighted and downplay the ones that makeup users do not wish to draw attention to. As such, it is important that those who enjoy using makeup know what will work on their faces and what will not. Makeup artists have a list of nine things that they want all makeup enthusiasts to know, including tips about how to do it right and most importantly, when to stop.

As boys grow up, they go through the tween and teen phases where things tend to get a little awkward. Even if we see our teen sons suffer with basic communication skills, we must realise that it is not too long before these little boys will grow out of those children’s shoes, and begin to form their personalities. To arm them with the best social skills, here are 5 things to teach our sons in their most pivotal years.

Mental strength is the weapon of the successful. Many feel that this is something people are born with but that is a myth easily debunked. Mental strength is the product of Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, which is often considered to even trump the intelligence quotient, or IQ. It is a flexible skill that can be improved with effort and for those that wish to possess this coveted skill, it is equally important to know what not to do, as it is to know what to do, to achieve it. Here are 6 things mentally strong people with high Emotional Intelligence, EQ, never do.

Just recently, singer Beyoncé released a Netflix documentary called Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, which outlined the creative processes and rigorous preparations behind her 2018 Coachella performance. The documentary featured a rather restrictive diet that she went through as part of her prep for the show. In it, she cut out bread, carbs, sugar, dairy, meat, fish, and alcohol. Ever since this piece of news has hit the net, netizens are vacillating between being concerned about her health and wellbeing, and questioning their own willpower, or the lack of it, in comparison to what she has pulled off.

There was a time when one could see, feel, and smell the autumn in all its glory. Nowadays, it often seems as if the country conveniently jumps right into a lukewarm, watery winter from the pits of hellish summer. For those that notice, there still exist some very subtle changes in the temperature, at night and the wee hours of the morning, when people find themselves reaching for their covers and turning off the air conditioners. It is in this brief window of opportunity that 5 of the most beautiful sights of Bangladesh become much more enjoyable to visit.

Ageing is a natural process and try as one may, it is impossible to stop the clock or turn it around. However, there are certain healthy habits, both external and internal, that one can arm themselves with to slow down the process, and age much more gracefully than one would otherwise.

Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Little nose and lip jobs. A tuck here and a nip there, and a newer, younger face is ready. And it is driving the world crazy. In an effort to outrun age, there are many who are going for all kinds of artificial measures. However, American actress, producer, children's author, and activist Jamie Lee Curtis is here to warn people how dangerous spiralling down that route can be.

According to research, these weak ties form a person’s social portfolio and may be doing them more good than they are recognised for. Those who interact with a variety of people every day feel generally happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with lower levels of social interactions. The in-depth research conducted by Harvard with 50,000 respondents spanning over eight countries yielded this conclusive and incredible result, upon analysing their web of social interactions.

For many of us, the 90s symbolised the best of everything — the best creative content, the most beautiful icons, and the daring makeup trends. It was a time of unmatched energy and it gave makeup icons such as Bobbi Brown, Pat McGrath, and Pati Dubroff the perfect springboards to launch their careers. Dubroff continues to reign supreme and as films and TV shows like Pam & Tommy and Spencer, as well as a modern spin on the decade’s trends in euphoria brings fresh nostalgic pangs for the 90s, here are some of the 90’s most iconic makeup trends, that have been tweaked by the artist to sneak into your looks now.

Some say that living in Dhaka is not easy and for those who have lived here for years, nothing is easy. In fact, living in this city makes it easier to tolerate any other inconvenience with a hair-flip. Someone spat inches away from your feet? Tolerate. It landed on you? Wipe and move on. The world might have a fancy word like noise pollution for needlessly honking cars but we know it for what it really is — soothing white noise that one could even fall asleep to. Which happens often, during the long respites the city graciously bestows on us to and from work every day without fail. We lovingly call them traffic jams.

A rhetoric, largely, because who does not want to be wealthy, right? Unfortunately, though, it is unlikely that life will take us all to the hot seat and make us rich while our friends and family cheer on. Does that have to mean that becoming a millionaire must remain a dream? Maybe not. A study that involved interviewing over two hundred millionaires over the course of five years revealed a list of common habits that all those with enviable bank balances share.

The trend is called a pearl scattering or “pearlcore,” as per Pinterest. Whatever the name, the dreamy inlay of smooth, white pearls on hair, especially dark, Asian hair creates the effect of a starry night. Ever since celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, who has styled the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Olivia Culpo, spearheaded the look with Lucy Boynton, it was heralded as something of a hair movement. Boynton’s pearl embellished part at the Oscars red carpet has only moved up the popularity curve, with people adopting the trend and giving it their own, creative spin.

There are numerous prime travel destinations in the world but none quite stand out as much as Turkey, now known as Türkiye. Spread over two continents and serving as a bridge between them, the country offers a uniquely holistic experience full of food, culture, art, and architecture. Increasingly popular thanks to its favourable climate, deep blue skies, hot air balloons, baklava, and Turkish coffee, there is much ground to cover in the transcontinental country. Here is the perfect itinerary to experience Turkey!

It is often seen that work pressures cause passion projects to take something of a backseat. Setting aside time for your side hustle and following it strictly will help keep both jobs on track. Use that calendar app on your phone to the limit. Schedule everything, even if it does not seem like a chore, like family time. Weed out unproductive time (30 minutes or so) from lunch time, or in the early hours of the day to devote to your side hustle. You will be surprised by how many hours you can redirect to your side job this way.

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning, and the wardrobe is calling for an autumn revamp. If you are itching to get your hands on the newest collection, hot off the ramps, here are 5 staples that can take your fall fashion game to another level altogether.