Lifestyle
International Coffee Day: Celebrating the world’s favourite brew
International Coffee Day is being observed on October 1, celebrating one of the world’s most popular beverages and recognising the millions of farmers, workers, producers, traders and others whose efforts bring coffee from farms to consumers.
Love People Day: A reminder to choose kindness, compassion
Love has the power to bring people closer, strengthen relationships and make everyday life more humane. Love People Day, observed on September 30 each year, encourages people to look beyond differences and treat others with kindness, respect and compassion.
World Heart Day today
World Heart Day is being observed today (September 29) with health professionals and organisations in Bangladesh and around the world highlighting the growing burden of cardiovascular disease and the importance of heart-healthy lifestyles.
AI can plan your trip—but should you trust it completely?
It is 1am. Three browser tabs, two travel groups and dozens of unread messages have failed to answer one simple question: where should four friends go for their next holiday?
The habits behind Japanese longevity
Japan is often cited as an example of longevity and good health in the world. The number of centenarians in the country has also crossed one lakh. But why do Japanese people live comparatively longer? There is no single reason behind this. Their dietary habits, daily physical activities, social life, healthcare and lifestyle—the combined effect of everything plays a role in this.
Nighttime leg discomfort could signal restless legs syndrome
An unexplained urge to move the legs at night, accompanied by burning, itching, tingling or a crawling sensation, should not always be dismissed as ordinary discomfort. Such symptoms may indicate restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological movement disorder that can significantly disrupt sleep.
Single Day: A celebration of being on your own
September 23 is observed as Single Day in some countries, offering people without partners an opportunity to embrace single life, focus on themselves and enjoy their own choices without viewing being alone as a sign of incompleteness.
Wife Appreciation Day: A reminder to say ‘thank you’
Marriage is often defined by shared responsibilities, daily routines and countless small compromises. In the middle of that busy life, however, the care, sacrifice and support of a wife can easily become something taken for granted.
Important health tests for bride, groom before marriage
Getting an idea about one’s own health in advance is also important along with various arrangements starting from clothes and make-up in the preparation list of the bride and groom before marriage. Doing some necessary health tests before marriage can make it easier to detect unknown diseases, know about the risk of infection and take necessary decisions in future family planning.
First love remembrance day today
September 18 is the day to remember the memories of first love. First liking, first waiting, causeless joy surrounding someone or the restlessness of not being able to say the words of the heart—these experiences of life make a separate place in the memories of many. Even after time has passed, suddenly any song, old photo, familiar place or any conversation can bring back the words of those days.