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My Home May 10, 2020

Simple DIY Birthday Decoration Ideas For You

Reading Time: 3 minutes Should birthdays ever be ordinary? We’re all stuck in home quarantine with family. Instead of spending the time sulking, why not do something special for your loved ones? I know it’s hard. You can’t go to your favorite restaurants to grab a bite to eat. Even ordering something home has its risks. In the time of the coronavirus pandemic, we must keep our homes safe. So to make celebrating birthdays inside your home easier, we’re here with some simple and easy DIY Birthday Decoration Ideas, just for you! Paper Wheels Colorful paper wheels are an iconic part of Bengali decoration. Plus, they’re my favorite. Playing with a paper wheel is a great way to spend some time. If you have colored paper in your house, then you’re set. If you don’t have colored paper, don’t worry. Just use newspaper instead. Regardless, it would look fantastic beside your birthday cake! Rainbow…

Tips May 9, 2020

How to Maintain Hygiene in the Market

Reading Time: 4 minutes There are two types of foods that can be found in the market. Perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, etc. that decay, spoil, and become unsafe to consume if not kept refrigerated below 4.4° C or less. And Non-perishable products such as canned foods, dried fruit, and so on that can last for a long time. While you can sustain on these for a while, it would be really difficult to live solely depending on non-perishable food alone; sooner or later you have to go to the market. Not just for food, you may need to go outside in order to buy medicine also. Since going to the market is unavoidable and there are a lot of ways you can get infected by Corona or other deadly germs, it is absolutely necessary to maintain hygiene in the market. Wear a Mask Since no drug or vaccine has…

Trends May 8, 2020

How the world is flattening the curve of the outbreak

Reading Time: 4 minutes Throughout history, as the world has experienced great events, it has also encountered horrible occurrences. Worldwide phenomena such as plagues, smallpox, cholera, and other infectious diseases have often devoured the entire world and wiped out millions. Recently, the world has been struck by yet another deadly disease named Covid-19 caused by a highly infectious virus named Corona. As there is no cure for this disease yet, the ways countries are trying to flatten the curve of the outbreak are wide-ranging. In Bangladesh, for example, the government has taken initiatives such as locking most parts of the country down, imposing social restrictions, and banning large gatherings to help prevent the spread. Although some African, Asian, European, and South American countries are responding to the outbreak in interesting ways, most countries are taking measures that are common and proven to be most effective. Traveling Restriction A restriction on traveling was one of…

Pulse May 7, 2020

The Eerily Empty Streets Of Dhaka

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dhaka is known for being a vibrant and energetic city, filled with the hustle and bustle of neverending crowds. Throngs of people use the roads and streets of Dhaka on their daily commute to their workplaces or businesses. While some of the streets might not be very hospitable, they have grown to become dear to the people of Dhaka. Numerous businesses have popped up on these very streets, catering to every need of the people commuting there. But with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, the once crowded streets of Dhaka have become a mere shadow of what they were. Today, we will be taking a good hard look at the current state of these very streets that serve as a lifeline for the hardworking people of Dhaka. A Life Without Traffic Throughout the world, Dhaka is famous for its horrendous traffic. Hundreds of thousands of…

Tips May 6, 2020

Things you can reuse and save at home

Reading Time: 4 minutes Our planet earth needs some rest. And so, we need to put a cap on exhausting resources out of it. Since we all know, charity begins at home, so why not start right away? Let us help earth to recover from the environmental damage that humankind has directly inflicted upon it. Our individual steps can collectively contribute to saving this planet and reaching towards a sustainable future. Let’s know about the tips to reuse and save at home. Anything that is plastic Plastics never decompose. And that is why if not properly managed, they can be fatal to the environment. Elements that are made from plastic can be reused in some way. You can easily convert plastic bottles, jars, oil cans, detergent holders, and dishwasher containers into water sprayers after a little modification. You can also make homemade natural cleaners and store them in these. Or you can make plant…

Pulse May 5, 2020

The World’s Most Beautiful Seaside Towns

Reading Time: 4 minutes These are not the best of times, I understand. The mood is gloomy and everyone is stuck at home, tense about the immediate future. But everyone is staying strong, and marching onwards. While we might be stuck at home, our minds wander. They wander across the world, thinking of the beautiful sights to see. And some of the most picturesque sights in the world can be found in small coastal towns worldwide. Better days are coming. The world will be back to normal. Today’s article is for those who love to travel the world and those who love to see what our beautiful world has to offer. This is why we will be exploring some of the world’s most beautiful seaside towns. Let’s take a look! Positano, Italy Nestled on the Amalfi coast in southern Italy, Positano is a cliffside town that is renowned across the world as a holiday…

Tips May 4, 2020

How to make hand sanitizer and disinfectant at home

Reading Time: 3 minutes In December 2019, the entire world became acquainted with a novel virus named Corona. Although there is no cure for this deadly disease called Covid-19 caused by the virus, there are ways to prevent it. You can avoid the infection by staying indoors and keeping yourself clean. At the same time, it is necessary to keep everything in the house sterile as well. That is why hand sanitizers and disinfectants are two of the most in-demand items right now. A sanitizer is a very effective solution to disinfecting your hands when you have less chance of washing your hands with soapy water while outdoors. On the other hand, disinfectants have become essential for your house. So far we know that this deadly virus can survive for three hours in the air, four hours on copper, 24 hours on cardboard, and two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. So,…

My Home May 3, 2020

Innovative DIY Home Office Desk Decor Ideas

Reading Time: 4 minutes During these days, most of the people are working from home. As a result, it’s really important to decorate the desk of your workstation in order to uplift your mood and organize your work. A clean, well furnished, and elegantly decorated working space can bring better concentration and inspiration to work. The arrangement of proper lighting is also an important function of the decor. Here are some best DIY home office desk decor ideas you can easily select and apply to your place. Keeping it minimal Keeping it minimal and simplest is the most inexpensive idea, and you don’t need to explore a lot of options. Minimal desk decor ideas at your home can save up your space and you can easily fit in a corner. Use a small desk of your choice, along with a wall painting of a small-sized frame. Keep the frame on your table with some…

Tips May 2, 2020

Tips for working from home during Ramadan

Reading Time: 4 minutes The holy month of Ramadan has just begun. Muslims all over the world are set to spend the holy month with all sorts of generous activities. However, this year is going to be radically different due to the coronavirus outbreak. And as most people have already opted to work from home, fasting, working, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle amid this calamity can be challenging. Although you may face some challenges, it is certainly not an impossible task to maintain a balanced lifestyle. That being said, here are 5 tips for working from home during Ramadan. Get Enough Sleep A lot of people tend to sleep only after having Sehri. This allows them to sleep for only a short period of time. This practice is bad for your body as well as your health. Consistently losing sleep can reduce your ability to work effectively and efficiently. Working from home requires a…

Pulse May 1, 2020

Why I Love: Dhaka

Reading Time: 6 minutes There is much to love about the place I live in now, Dhaka city. This is an ancient place and one that has the potential to live on for many more centuries. Though harsh at first glance and on the surface, there is no doubt of its appeal. If it were to be summed up in one word, that word would be ‘alive’. Everything here feels spontaneous and raw. Even the air has a tingling sensation, like it is always braced for the next occurrence. But what exactly are the things I speak of? Here are the reasons I love Dhaka. Food Everybody loves a little food in their lives. And Dhaka is a haven of extraordinary cuisine. Yes, must try restaurants of every kind can be found on every corner of every street – local, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean, Western – you name it, it’s available. But what really…