Want better focus and health? Add more fish to diet

Saltwater fish like hilsa, koral, and rupchanda offer heart, brain, and eye health benefits due to omega-3s. Nutritionists recommend lighter cooking methods and mindful portions to maximise seafood’s value while minimising health risks.
16 October 2025, 11:36 AM Life & Living

Can being too nice weaken your body’s defences?

Chronic people-pleasing triggers persistent stress, causing immune system dysregulation and inflammation. This may increase autoimmune disease risk over time. Prioritising self-care and reducing chronic stress supports immune health and reduces long-term biological harm.
23 October 2025, 10:49 AM Life & Living

Dhaka restaurant week kicks off

Restaurants in Dhaka city become abuzz with happy customers going to different restaurant and enjoying the delicious food with amazing reduced prices as restaurant week kicks off.
29 May 2015, 05:14 AM

Dhaka demands

Dhaka demands my attention. Not just with thoughts and opinions but even in an invisible ways. Dhaka rests in those tiny moist
25 May 2015, 18:00 PM

A spatula for an inspiration...

I got off work and headed straight for New Market. I had just had it with boring routines and being a slave of all
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Age gracefully and healthily

When your new, young co-worker pipes up and says, "I was just in kindergarten when you started working here,” it burns, leaving a
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Two cents worth

Anyway, enough chit-chat. Now, to come down to the actual case of my self -inflicted melodrama -- I need to go and visit the doctor,
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Keep wrinkles at bay

The appearance of wrinkles is one of the main reasons for premature ageing. While your genes do play an important roles, a few simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in keeping wrinkles away.
17 May 2015, 05:47 AM

Selfie course introduced in California university

Students at a top California university can now take a course devoted to selfies.
13 May 2015, 05:20 AM

Look up! The sky's not the limit

It is sometimes extremely difficult to justify one's absence from the world of being a 'columnist.' It is even more difficult to convince myself why this interesting aspect of challenging and respectful existence was evading me as if I wanted to disown my destiny.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Mad for mangoes

One of our most delightful summer treats are the wonderful mangoes, both green and ripe, that grow across the country.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Memories of Nepal

“Legend has it that the Bodhisattva Manjushree drained the lake that once filled the Kathmandu valley and made it habitable.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM

8 things to do this Mother’s Day

She holds us in her womb for nine months, spends sleepless nights catering to our needs, the superwoman in our lives-mother. The Daily Star has put together a list of 8 things to do this Mother's Day.
9 May 2015, 13:58 PM

The women we will become

When my sister and I were growing up, we had a running competition every time we got into the car or sat at the dining table.
4 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Life hacks

It’s not always easy living, when things don't go our way. Everyday seems like a drag and nothing appears to be working out.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Sunglasses: retro chic and futuristic looks

Certain trends last and for good reason -- retro being the perfect example since, once again this year, there are plenty of vintage-style models to choose from.
11 April 2015, 12:05 PM

The living library

The rivers that carry stories from the Himalayas silently spread their throbbing veins across the mangroves to take on new shapes and spirits - in the face of the old weather beaten man, in the starchy yellow sari of the newlywed, in the dreams of the ten-year-old and in the countless faces that live in the tide country.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Baselworld 2015: 7 timeless women's watches

After the end of Baselworld, it's time to examine the watch trends of 2015.
29 March 2015, 04:56 AM

Accused # 17

“DON'T be afraid. We will live,” the grievously wounded man tried to assure his companion.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Preventing dandruff

DANDRUFF is a common problem that affects both men and women. However, there are several home remedies that can help reduce dandruff. Listed below are a few concoctions that all make use of easily available ingredients.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM

For trendy youths…

As eager, fashion conscious men remain hungry for their new summer wardrobe, the curtain has been raised for the latest men's line of clothing by Cats Eye.
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Cadbury launches four new ice creams including popping candy flavour

Get ready for a cold snap – Cadbury is selling popping candy ice cream, coming into stores from end of March.
13 March 2015, 09:54 AM