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  • Food Talk – A Community for Food Connoisseurs
    Midlife & the Art of Living

    Food Talk – A Community for Food Connoisseurs

    August 4, 2021 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    “Where do we eat?” is a common question that leaves us puzzled when planning a day out with  family or friends. Dhaka offers a large number of options, ranging from Bengali cuisine to  Asian to Italian to American. Choosing the perfect place, in terms of quality of food, ambiance  of the restaurant and general service can be a confusing process. All of these questions can be  answered by going through reviews on the Facebook group Food Talk. Food Talk is a niche community of food enthusiasts. It was started by Taskin Rahman, who  recalls his eight year long journey from…

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    Midlife & the Art of Living

    Defining individual style

    July 31, 2021 - By Tahmid Islam

    Defining individual style : Fashion is a major aspect of an  individual’s personality. One can use their outward appearance to express oneself, for example  darker shades for when they feel gloomy and lighter shades for when they feel cheerful.  Although, for some individuals, how they dress might not be a big deal, but for others it is an  art form. Whether they prioritize comfortable over gaudy, or modest over bold, one can be  fashionable while still staying true to their style. This is seen among university students in  Dhaka, where they have more freedom to dress how they want.  A…

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  • Dhaka and Music – Peace in a Hectic City
    Books, Faith & Contemplation

    Dhaka and Music – Peace in a Hectic City

    July 26, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen

    Music has been an integral part of most cultures around the globe. To this day, music continues to change and evolve, as more people use it to make unique soundtracks to their everyday lives. As a Bengali, it has been an even bigger part of our culture. From Nazrul’s songs about war to Tagore’s love songs, Bangla is able to truly capture the heart’s language through melodies. Songs in one’s mother tongue best expresses feelings of the soul. As much as music plays a part in our culture, and ultimately in our upbringing, the place we grow up in also…

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  • Understanding Generation Z through a Gen Z
    Books, Faith & Contemplation

    Understanding Generation Z through a Gen Z

    July 19, 2021 - By Tasnia Naureen

    (Understanding Generation Z through a Gen Z : The feature photo has been taken from Internet, source: https://www.4dhumanbeing.com/how-gen-z-is-transforming-the-workplace/)   There are several things that define today’s generation of teenagers to young adults, but how  are the youth of this country figuring out their life as they go through a significant historical  event and its major transitions?   The pandemic has become a big part of the lives of everyone around the world, especially for  Generation Z. When talking about this generation, it is hard to ignore the impact of the  pandemic. In 2019, the youth would find themselves in cafes where…

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    Rain, Raincoat & a Rifle

    June 29, 2021 - By Mishael Aziz Ahmed

    Rain, Raincoat & a Rifle : Rain has a distinct utility. It has a calming effect and power to cultivate your memory. Especially if it is a weekend and mug full of fine Lankan tea in hand. Clouds having a game all day and how I enjoy that. Could get very tricky for the mind. And so it has happened to me. Trudging my memory back to the 80’s. According to newspapers – Maradona has a Hand of God, Afghan warlords were then called Mujahideens and Dhakaites tolerating the autocratic regime. And I, a little boy from Paltan enjoying my…

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    Once upon a time in Kalni 

    June 23, 2021 - By Developer

    Kalni : My heart wasn’t on my mouth, rather my feet and waist were crying out. The traveler in me would just not listen, so I went on. On the back of a 125 cc motorbike, into the harshlands of Sunamganj. I wasn’t riding that little old Japanese gem, it was my colleague who was doing that thankless job. For 2 days, 15 hours and over 300 km… roads, no-roads, boat, bamboo bridges known as Shako‘s, held our destiny with aplomb. The roads, aah well, that is why I went there. No, not to build them or break them. Rather to…

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    All that about Monsoon and more…

    June 20, 2021 - By Developer

    We Bengalis love our Monsoon. The beams of water pours making us youthful just like a freshly watered old dusty tree leaf. For us a rainy day became so important that it had to be in our curriculum with a must essay called “Memories Of A Rainy Day”. After the hectic , hot, melting Summer, Monsoon comes to revive. Monsoon lasts from mid June to mid August in Bangla calendar .. “আষাঢ় থেকে শ্রাবন”. This season has played a huge part in our Bangla literature by celebrating romance, clouds, rains and the emotions surrounding dancing to the melody of rain.…

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  • Books, Faith & Contemplation

    How to Deal with Artist’s Block

    July 21, 2020 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    [ How to Deal with Artist’s Block ] The term “Artist’s block”, aka creative block is very familiar to both traditional and digital artists. Creative block is when you cannot think of anything new to create. In easy words, you run out of creative ideas. Being an artist, I go into this block phase now and then. It is frustrating to me. As I am not a professional artist, I don’t have to create something in a deadline. So, in my case, the block isn’t that bad. But if you are a professional artist and you have no creative idea,…

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    Delightful disclosures

    May 2, 2020 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    I do not know if this is being politically right or wrong, nevertheless, living in home, locked down for almost two months, has been one of my most rewarding experiences. I spent literally 24/7 with my son as I used to when he was a little baby, in my arms. But this time it is better, as he communicates, responds, protests, accepts and participates. Also never spent so much time after the home, looking after it, cleaning it, deep cleaning it. Lastly but most obvious, never I dared to imagine, neither I ever wanted to be locked down with my…

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  • Midlife & the Art of Living

    Immunity against virus

    April 18, 2020 - By Aziza Ahmed Paula

    The best way of preventing corona virus or any seasonal flu for that matter, is to boost your immune system. You will not get a robust immune system only from food, this is a lifestyle that people need to practice. A cycle of good food habit, good routine and exercise can only benefit you in boosting immune system. I here try to follow the nature, the natural clock, as in the night is to sleep, the mornings and noons are to work and evenings are to rest and chill. In between add elements like a blend of good spices, tea,…

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