On 13 October 2023, at Dhaka Gallery, Faiza Ahmed hosted Atma Bala 0.01 – a night of extraordinary affairs that goes beyond fashion and sheds light on contemporary topics about womanhood. Each design displayed not only made a fashion statement but also depicted the struggles women go through every day.

In the heart of Paris Fashion Week, at the opulent Westin Paris - Vendome, Bangladeshi designer Tasmim Zobaear unveiled his Couture Spring-Summer 2024 collection. A love letter to the city of Paris and its women, the collection is an embodiment of elegance, grace, and unapologetic glamour. With reigning Miss World Colombia, Camila Pinzon, as the showstopper, the event was nothing short of spectacular.

Durga Puja is an elaborate affair, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Spread across the days of the festivities, food remains an integral part of the celebrations. The following are some of the traditional, time-tested recipes associated with Durga Puja.

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Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.

It all starts with Kathamo Puja or Khuti Puja, a customary ritual to celebrate the day when the idol artisan starts off the sculpting process. It formally initiates the festivities as well as the preparation for the 5-day carnival.

The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.

This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.

Most people are unable to complete their weight loss journeys because of the gruelling mental and physical aspects involved in the process. There are just way too many blockers involved and at a certain point, our minds and bodies would naturally want to give in and give up. What if we told you that Sanam Reza has found a way to get past all of these blockers?

While many crave the adrenaline rush from hiking an active volcano, there are many volcanoes across the globe that are dormant and ideal tourist attractions. Volcano tours provide an unforgettable experience, and whether you are looking for adventure or just a chance to explore our planet's dynamic nature, here are 7 volcanoes, with varying levels of volcanic activities, to visit.

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It's crucial to modify your skincare routine in order to preserve that radiant youth and ward off indications of ageing. In this article, we will explore essential skincare elements that will help you shine with confidence throughout this eventful decade of your life.

As the ICC World Cup 2023 group stage kicks off, cricket fans around the world have started to flock to the hosting nation, India. If you are among those lucky fans, it is indeed possible to make a lot more out of this trip. Instead of spending idle hours in hotel rooms anxiously awaiting match day, why not seize this opportunity to discover some remarkable places easily accessible from the cities you will be visiting?

Amitabh Bachchan is not only a legendary actor but also an embodiment of resilience, success, and humility. He did not achieve success overnight and had to struggle in the initial days of his career. When feats came his way, there was no stopping him. There are life lessons one can learn by reading up on the Big B’s life.

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When we think of fashion, we always tend to discuss upbeat styling, mistaking it for trendy and hip. Not everything needs to be borrowed from the internet or loud to make us feel fashionable. We can be trendy in our everyday wear and even in the most traditional outfits.