Books, education and language
Rummana ChowdhuryWhen I was very small and was trying to learn the alphabets, my respected tutor made a statement many times, which came back to me again and again at a later time, “If...
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Teen suicide prevention: What you need to know
Dr Samir Parikh :It is an established fact that suicide has become a global phenomenon. In fact, suicide has been listed as the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year old’s globally in 2012...
Cheese Pizza Recipe
Weekend Plus Desk :Io comfort food is better than a pizza loaded with cheese. Our love for this delightful import from Italy is so immense that no celebration, no party, no happiness is complete...
6 beauty products every girl needs in her bag
Weekend Plus Desk :Whether you’re a college-going girl or just starting your new job, a make-up bag with the right kind of products will always come handy. From a dry shampoo that can fix...
How to minimise hair damage if you use a straightener often
Karen Alfonso :Most girls have faced bad hair days when they are forced to rely on their hair straightener or blow-dryer to save them. But having super sleek hair or ringlets (with the help...
Planning a baby? Consider these steps
Weekend Plus Desk :Now that you have decided to take the first step into expanding your family, there are a lot of things to be done and considered. Before you actually get pregnant, you...
Sweet dreams, better sleep
Md Altaf Hussain :Good sleep is vital to good health and well-being. The repercussions of sleep deficiency can negatively impact the way we “think, react, work, learn, and get along with others.” Yes, your...
Heart disease and diabetes: All you need to know
Weekend Plus Desk :The fast-paced modern lifestyle has taken a toll on our health and made us more susceptible to various Non-Communicable Diseases, or NCDs, all thanks to our erratic sleeping and eating schedule....
Novelist, critic Émile Zola
William J Berg :Emile Zola, in full Émile-Édouard-Charles-Antoine Zola, (born April 2, 1840, Paris, France-died September 28, 1902, Paris), French novelist, critic, and political activist who was the most prominent novelist of the late...
Narrative poetry
Literature Desk :Poetry may be classified into three types: narrative, lyric, and dramatic. The lyric poems are concerned with the poet’s personal moods and ideas and based on his imaginative reflection on experience. Dramatic...
Planning a house in the hills? Why should invest in a wooden house
Weekend Plus Desk :Don’t we all imagine sipping tea in the balcony overlooking the breathtaking view of hills? Owning a house in the hills is like a dream come true. But if you are...
How you can make Singara Barfi recipe
Weekend Plus Desk :How to make Water chestnut flour also known as Singara Barfi is one of the most popular ingredients used to prepare delicacies during this month. Since ages, this ingredient has been...