‘Jack' in all dishes

Spread out three layers of newspapers on the floor or your table. Apply generous amounts of oil onto your knife/sickle blade and onto your hands to prevent the sap from sticking to your knife, fingers and hands.
15 May 2017

The eyes have it

We often spend hours blending out five different eye shadows and perfecting the winged liner, but how often do we actually spend 15 minutes behind this critical organ's health?
15 May 2017

Skin Care

The sun has started blazing through the clouds. Consequently, our skins have already started losing its moisture.
15 May 2017

Benefits of the mango

The origins of this much loved fruit can be traced back almost 4000 years. In the millennia that followed, the Southeast Asian mango has spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical regions, where the climate suits its growth.
15 May 2017

Chicken Two-Ways

Properly mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Marinate for 2 hours. Roast in the tandoor for 15 minutes. Brush with ghee and serve with nan and raita.
15 May 2017

Shab-e-barat special

Finely grind cardamom and sugar. Add milk to it and cook the mixture on a low flame until it thickens.
8 May 2017

Wholesome halwas

Usually the very mention of this sweet makes us smile unrelentlessly, bringing to mind rewarding images of the sugary, ghee laden, scrumptious treat.
8 May 2017

Do 'supplements' really supplement our lives?

Energy drinks and protein supplements have become increasingly popular amongst youngsters nowadays.
8 May 2017

Straight from Kitchen: Savouring the Sea

These recipes have been prepared by Md. Erfan Hossain, Executive Sous Chef, Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View.
8 May 2017

10 minutes of daily meditation can help anxious people stay focused: Study

Ten minutes of mindful meditation per day can be enough to help people prone to anxious thoughts focus more effectively on tasks in the present moment, according to new Canadian research.
4 May 2017

A dietary guide for cancer patients

It is a well researched fact that an unhealthy diet may contribute to developing cancer in the body.
30 April 2017

A different approach to treating cancers

“The treatment of cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach” said renowned oncologist Dr See Hui Ti, and this is exactly where the Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC) at Singapore can come in aide with those diagnosed with the disease.
30 April 2017

The King's Whopper

It has been a long tiring day, the usual tedium of work, tension of getting to places on time, and meeting deadlines—seems life has finally caught you in its sombre reality of being an (apparent) adult? In that moment, imagine something that can bring a smile to your face, especially when accompanied by a grumpy hungry stomach?
30 April 2017

The top down on terrariums

The grind of a 9 to 5 job has you recurrently stuck in a grey-white cubicle, devoid of any sign of life, other than a human's.
30 April 2017

Meals of memory

Looking for a great family-friendly recipe or something quick and easy? Then look, no further than chicken.
24 April 2017

The majestic taste at Taste of Lanka

On the midpoint of Road 19/A, Banani - the last left turn before getting on the Banani Bridge from Banani Road 11, there is a straw thatched extension reaching out on the footpath.
24 April 2017

Velocity: Dhaka's newest sports-themed restaurant

With the progress of time, we have noticed an increase in growth of restaurants aiming to interact with their customers, rather than simply serving exotic dishes.
24 April 2017

Exercise Your Way to Wellness

Our aversion towards exercise in the first place always helps in piling up excuses for not being able to commit.
24 April 2017

Smoking is responsible for 80 percent of all lung cancer worldwide

Dr Lim Hong Ling is a senior medical oncologist with more than 25 years of experience in the field. In addition to general medical oncology, he has a special interest in lung cancer, as well as head and neck cancers.
24 April 2017

Straight From Kitchen:Casually International

This recipe has been prepared by Gerard Wallace. Duck &Foie Gras Cheeseburger Strudel w/avocado chilli dip
24 April 2017