Wara Karim

Reading for pleasure is in steep decline, replaced by short-form digital content and nonstop screen time. This shift affects attention spans and cognitive health. Reviving reading habits can help prevent brain fog and long-term cognitive decline.

Voting is a powerful right and privilege. After becoming a US citizen in 2017, I voted for the first time in 2018, feeling empowered. I now advocate for teaching children about democracy and voting rights to build informed citizens.

The world’s longest commercial flight from New York to Singapore, spans 19 hours nonstop. Spacious seating, premium service, curated meals, skincare essentials, and thoughtful preparation transform this ultra-long-haul journey into an unforgettable, comfortable travel experience.

Travelling with children becomes easier as they grow, with unique challenges at each stage. For infants, manage ear pain with milk during takeoff/landing, while toddlers need snacks, entertainment, and comfort items. Older kids can enjoy books, games, and in-flight entertainment.

In 2025, relaxed fashion dominates with breathable fabrics, loose fits, minimal makeup, retro footwear, and simple jewelry leading trends. Post-pandemic lifestyle shifts and hybrid work have made comfort-driven, effortless style both fashionable and timelessly SEO-relevant.

To me, birdsongs are the harbinger of spring. I know the season is about to arrive in Delaware because after a series of unusually frigid mornings, which lasted from December through February, cheerful chirping of red-breasted robins, blue jays, and chickadees has now filled the morning air.

Bangladeshi diaspora spread across the globe: how they miss and observe Ramadan away from home

The Turks and Caicos Islands, a tropical paradise of stunning beaches and luxury resorts, mask a troubling reality. Beneath the glamour, black migrant workers face exploitation, low wages, and harsh living conditions, sustaining the islands' tourism industry.

Bangladeshi Americans face a dilemma in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, torn between dissatisfaction with major parties over issues like Gaza, inflation, and healthcare. Many now consider third-party options, hoping to spotlight overlooked concerns.

Bangladesh has recently witnessed extraordinary times. In July 2024, what began as a student movement demanding a restructuring of the government job quota system escalated into a countrywide mass movement for equality, justice, and democratic freedom.

Overurbanisation has destroyed the trees of Dhaka, leaving Dhaka dwellers in an environment where the air is too toxic to breathe in. Land clearing has made the already-hot summer season hotter and prolonged.

Table manners are important because in a civilised society, poor dining etiquette can create a poor impression of you at social gatherings and social business situations. Even when you are eating at a restaurant surrounded by strangers, table manners are important, because you do not want to irritate others with your poor manners or invite stares from patrons sitting at the next table.

Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.

Cashmere is the world’s most sought-after fabric during the winter season.

Although the woody ‘base note’ remains the same, the overall scent of autumn may smell slightly different each day. The base note of this scent, which is dried leaves decaying, is constant.

If you are wondering what ‘contemporary circus’ is, well, unlike ‘traditional circus,’ ‘contemporary circus’ rarely uses animals but relies on music, theatrics, and mechanics to give a memorable experience to their audiences.

As a woman who has to visit the beauty salon every 8 to 10 weeks because her layers grow faster than she wants, there are a few things that I have learned and taught myself over time about salon etiquette. They have always saved me from the agony of leaving a salon with a sad face and a bad haircut.

Try to plan one trip to the beach every year. Do some careful financial planning, save up, and set aside three to four days (the more, the better) from your work schedule to spend time at the beach, because an annual beach getaway is absolutely worth it.

Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.

People who grow crops and those who garden are often the first ones to sense any climate changes. These people also watch these changes first-hand because they spend a considerable amount of their time in and with nature.