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Boil sliced hog plum pieces in salt water. Wash, clean and then prepare the prawns in a bowl with turmeric and salt. Then gently fry them off in a pan.

The power of makeup is fascinating. A few simple tricks and tools elevate a person's look to a whole new level, allowing him or her to explore multiple facets of their personality.

Methi pulao is a healthy dish prepared with fenugreek leaves and vegetables. I have added carrot and peas to make the methi favours mild and to balance its slight bitterness. You can use other vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, capsicum or veggies of your choice.

Dawn peeps in on the chatter of crickets and birds. The forested hills make way to an unsuspecting audience waking up to the shimmer of the first rays through the tree tops.

They are one of Mother Nature's best gifts. So much so, the love for flowers is not limited to us mere mortals. Gods and goddesses too, adore blooms.

Every ending paves the way to a new beginning. Worship, too, is not devoid of this universal rule. After an intricate session of puja, conclusion is drawn by the priest performing arati. The arati is not part of the main puja; it is usually its epilogue. And a divinely inspired epilogue it is. With beating of the dhak and ringing of the bell and the distinctive motions of the priest and the props he uses along the way, arati is as dramatic as a theatre is. Read on, as Star Lifestyle observes and unfolds the events of the arati and its divinely inspired theatrics.

Durga Puja is the time to lay on a really special treat for your loved one. On this momentous occasion, Dhaka Regency has arranged an array of opportunities to celebrate Durga Puja with a feast and a wide range of traditional Bangla food experiences from 20th-23rd October 2015.

Chaldal.com, the top-ranking online shop of the country delivers quality essential commodities to consumers at the shortest possible time.

Puja means white and red, and this puja Anjan's brings the perfect collection, keeping these two colours in mind. With white – a representation of peace and purity – being the dominant colour, Anjan's has a whole line of puja-wear for everyone.

Jol Pan, one of the latest entries in the list of exclusive caterers, promises to serve up the best meals and make your occasions the most memorable.

Living in Bangladesh, none of us are new to pollution– a little mud here, stink there, and dust almost everywhere.

Maybe if you said yes, the popsicle wouldn't melt in you.

In celebration of Durga Puja, renowned fashion house Kay Kraft is featuring a new Puja line.

Her feeble steps sunk deep into the ground, moistened by the overnight shower. The soles of the feet reddened by the 'alta' and the silver anklet now covered with mud, she felt irritated by the damp clay that penetrated through the gap of her toes.

The American Center, Plot #1, Progati Sharani, J-Block, Baridhara, Dhaka (Opposite the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, next to Notun Bazaar, by the Maa O Shishu Clinic)

Khazana, the renowned restaurant that has been one of the biggest names in the business, inaugurated their new Uttara branch on 8 October. Specialising in traditional Indian cuisine, Khazana promises to tantalise your taste buds with their brand new branch.

With the slogan, 'My Comfort Zone,' Step, a leading footwear brand brings about their new collection.

Early morning in Shankhari Bazaar imparts a sense of calm, mingled with a hint of festivity, in every visitor.

Fashion house Pigeon brings the latest t-shirts themed on the upcoming Durga Puja festival.