Istanbul, the city that straddles the continents Europe and Asia, and one of the major cities of Turkey located in its Marmara region, is a phenomenal bridge between the eastern and the western. Istanbul was known as Constantinople or polis for a long time even after the Ottoman conquest in 1453.

Like the feeling of love, picnics appeal to all the senses. The serenity and intimacy offered are altogether unpredictable.

Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children in this season.

Bohemian style is not limited to your clothes and accessories. Take those colours, prints and textures that you love and display them all over your home to express your bohemian soul.

A well furnished dining space should not only be visually striking but also feel good to the touch. Imagine a dining room that is most comfortable, where people can enjoy, lingering over delicious meals and conversations.

Gerbera daisies, coral roses, bear grass and mini carnations, wrapped up in beige, satin ribbon; exquisite floral arrangements - such as these are bound to make any bride giddy and all keyed up for the main day.

Farzana Shakil seems to be a clairvoyant on every aspect almost to the surprise of her clients. Each and every bride comes out of the studio looking her best and almost every bride looks as regal as they imaged.

A wedding is great fun for everyone involved. The numerous events that let women dress up to their hearts' content, scrumptious

You ask any bride-to-be in Bangladesh, regarding what they have been worrying about most before their 'big day'; they would usually

What would you do if your future in-laws send over at your house a truck full of delicious food? Not a couple of trays, not a 'dala', not even a 'dekchi' but a truck full of them! Invite your close relatives and friends to engage in gluttony of course.

Every bride yearns for a fabulous dress, faultless make-up and ethereal jewellery. The entire look for the wedding day is imagined over a period of years, sometimes a lifetime. It's magical and enchanting and must be pulled off in utter precision.

Mothers-in law go to extreme ends to see their sons-in-law happy and pleased. And what better way than to serve delicious dishes on the table? For them it is a practice that continues throughout the years following the wedding, but the very first 'Jamai Khatir' is somewhat special.

Makeup is very important for the bride on her special day, an event where she reigns as the queen. In regards to this, Woman's World

It was once a tradition that the new bride of the house will cook a hearty meal for the entire family as soon as the wedding ceremonies come to a conclusion. This may no longer be expected from a bride, but someone who can cook a hearty meal does win a lot of hearts.

Although the origin of the Navratans (nine gems) is almost untraceable, the sacred jewellery deeply embedded in many Asian cultures,

Traditions are fluid, forever moving, changing shape while time passes by. The ritual of a son-in-law going shopping at the bazaar on the morning after the Reception has been a long cherished one.

A person's life is a treasure trove of memories. Little pearls of special moments string together and make a beautiful collection that brings smile to our face when we are grey and ancient.

There's only 30 days left, till the beginning of a range of occasions. There is no more time for indolence; things must be put into place, right now. Begin by creating a well-rounded to-do list for yourself. This can be done on an excel sheet or a piece of paper. Whatever you choose, make sure you keep enough space to incorporate new ideas that would emerge as you go.

It is one of the most important days in a person's life; a day when many dreams come true for many men and women. Naturally,

As children, we were awed by weddings. The whole affair of our relatives getting married and elder siblings and cousins playing an