Lifestyle
Alaska’s northern fur seals find refuge on tip of volcano
Anchorage, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Alaska’s northern fur seal population for three decades has been classified as depleted, but the marine mammals are showing up in growing numbers at an unlikely location _ a tiny island that forms the tip of an active undersea volcano.
Pizza Guy: New Menu, New Location
I always avail the unlimited pizza offer during Ramadan (guilty). So when I had moved to Dhaka back in 2016, Pizza Guy was one of the most hyped places to redeem the unlimited pizzas and soft drinks offer. However, the experience at their Banani Branch back then was underwhelming to say the least. The crust was getting thicker with every order and the toppings were decreasing. I wasn’t willing to pay so much for mediocre pizzas with other great pizza places existing.
How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy
New York, Oct 1 (AP/UNB) — Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?
Shilpakala Academy receives ‘Outstanding Organisastion award’
Dhaka, Sept 30 (UNB)- Chinese Embassy in Dhaka honored Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy with ‘Outstanding Organisation Award’ for its special contributions to culture at a Chinese exhibition launched at the academy recently.
Woman quits job to look after husband because 'men should be spoilt by their wives'
Dhaka, Sept 30 (UNB)- Katrina Holte, 30, quit her job to start a whole new life in September, and now spends her days cooking, cleaning, dusting and making her own clothes.
Artist Kehinde Wiley unveils bold sculpture in Times Square
New York, SEP 28 (AP/UNB) — Perpetually crowded Times Square has a new statue for pedestrians to navigate — but it's unlike any other.
Balmain channels 90s, Miyake debuts new designer in Paris
Paris, SEP 28 (AP/UNB) — Balmain defied the trends in designer Olivier Rousteing's rebellious ode to the 90s, serving up an infectious soundtrack of nostalgia that had Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria tapping their feet.
Here’s how you can save your teeth from coffee stains
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) - Discolouration of teeth caused by caffeine is real. A lot of people enjoy their first cup in the morning, and continue to consume coffee throughout the day. Over time, this can cause stains on teeth, which, if not removed/taken care of, could affect dental health as well, reports The Indian Express.
Cinnamon for diabetes: Simple tips to add the common Indian spice to your diet
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) - A person is said to be diabetic when their blood sugar is excessively high and the insulin hormone produced in the pancreas — that breaks down the glucose — is neither made by the body nor utilised well. The condition, if not managed well, can severely damage one’s eyes, kidneys and overall health, reports The Indian Express.
WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage
Dhaka, Sept 24 (UNB) – World leaders have adopted a high-level United Nations political declaration on universal health coverage (UHC), the “most comprehensive set of health commitments” ever adopted at this level.