Vegetarian Hakka Noodles
Ingredients :200-250gms of Hakka Noodles2 green chillies 4 strands of chopped garlic 1 onion 1 carrot 1/4 capsicum 1/4 cabbage 2 tablespoon cauliflower floretsFew spring...
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Natural cleansers to get rid of all that make-up while soothing skin
Weekend Plus Desk :From bananas and yogurt to milk and cucumber, these natural ingredients not only help get all that make-up off but also leave...
Breast milk for newborns: A key to healthy growth
Leith Greenslade :Earlier this year the Lancet described breast-feeding as the ‘most specific personalised medicine’ babies are ever likely to receive. But what the Lancet...
A for alphabet soup
Weekend Plus Desk :One of the most common questions I’m asked at my events is, “How do you tell stories about injustice in a way...
Standing up for beliefs can make feel confident
Weekend Plus Desk :Asserting your individuality and vocalising your opinions can be a positive psychological experience, says a study. Going with the flow might appear...
Horoscope of the week
Aries (MAR 21-APR 20): Money will be of increasing importance over the next few weeks. The simple reason is that it will become blindingly obvious...
Humanism in poetry and songs of Nazrul
M Mizanur Rahman :The social background of the family of Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1076) was deep-rooted in Islamic tradition. This ‘Kazi’ (Judge) is a descendant...
Maulana Akram Khan: Pioneer of Bengali Muslim journalism
Muhammad Altaf Hussain :The 48th death anniversary of Maulana Muhammad Akram Khan, pioneer of Bengali Muslim journalism in the sub-continent and champion of the cause...
Think about children
Naheed Hasan & Riffat Ahmed Siddiqui :Let’s make a psychological attempt to understand why these children are doing what they are doing.Fact: their age range...
Lakme Fashion Week Winter- Festive 2016: Bridal pursuit
Weekend Plus Desk :The forthcoming edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016, with 92 participating designers – many of whom will delve into the...
Tom Kha Prawn Soup
Ingredients :30g pieces of galangal peeled2 garlic cloves, peeled1 stalk of lemongrass, bruisedSmall bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped and roots reserved1 medium green chili,...
Tea-infused sticky dumplings
Ingredients :2 tbsp green tea75g glutinous rice flour35g rice flour¼ tsp salt100ml water20g palm sugar, chopped into small pieces1/2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds1/2 tsp...