Zeba Fareha Hossain

Welcome to the lives of Gen Z! Our lives are like daily soap opera on repeat.

“Home away from home” is a term we all are somewhat familiar with. However, for an outstation employee, this statement fits better than that glass shoe we see Cinderella with.

What started off as a means of transporting goods from one place to another, handbags soon enough became a fashion statement. Brands all around the world started capitalising on this and hence, became an essential which most women do not even leave their homes without! However, the use of it for carrying essentials is still the main priority. Seasonal changes bring about a stir in the elements inside of a handbag. Summer makes a hand fan, sunscreen mandatory whereas winter makes a hydrating moisturizer and mittens a necessity.

Is winter always about letting the cold waves trigger the darkness in one's heart? We say, no. Winter can also be an aspirational season filled with self-love, gratitude, restarts, healing and so much more. We spend our entire lives fighting the demons inside of our heads. We spend hours, days, and months trying to come to terms with our true selves. However, when the time comes to heal and move forward, we step back and lean on things or people who are not meant to be our companions. This journey is about our own selves. It is about finding peace within the boundaries of self-awareness.

According to Google, it is the practice of searching for a romantic or sexual partner on the internet, typically via a dedicated website. In other words, it is the usage of the internet to find similar personalities on a level where it is possible to find love. It has been highly popular in the last 10 years and due to our fast-paced lives and the fear of pandemic, people found comfort in this modern age service. For people who have trouble opening up and socialising, it has relieved them as well. Online dating is a Gen Z practice that has trickled down to the boomers and beyond.

Did you know Chinese astrology dates back to 256 BC? In fact, it was during the era of Zhou Dynasty that the Chinese started taking a keen interest in zodiac signs. Chinese astrology employs notions that are not present in Western astrology, such as the Wu Xing teachings, the 10 celestial stems, the 12 earthly branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day, and time.

We are surrounded by colours all the time; they have an impression on how we see the world around us. Hence, is it not better to know the ones that act in our favour? Here is a short list of ‘lucky colours’ based on your Zodiac sign.

Glam Makeover is a makeover studio located in Niketan. "If you’re too comfortable, it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track” — This quote by Susan Fales Hill, author, screenwriter, and TV producer, sums up Nazifa Tabassum’s journey of Glam Makeover. We got a chance to have a short rendezvous with the spectacular owner, Nazifa Tabassum about her journey of building and making Glam Makeover a success.