Daily life
'Besan Sheera' for Late-Autumn Colds and Coughs
An old Punjabi remedy made with gram flour, ghee, milk, turmeric and black pepper is offered as relief from the colds and coughs of the changing season.
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World
The Village Where Everyone Walks the Tightrope
In Tsovkra-1, a mountain village in Russia's Dagestan, almost everyone from children to adults can walk a tightrope.
Daily life
The Serious Disease Joint Pain Can Signal
Pain in the joints is mainly a sign of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that can also affect the eyes, skin, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Livestock
Ostriches to Be Raised at Home, Each Giving as Much Meat as a Cow
The Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute is studying ostriches at Savar and plans to take ostrich farming to trained model farmers across the country by 2025.
Organic
Vermicompost Growing Popular in Basail
Cheap, effective and eco-friendly, earthworm-made vermicompost is catching on among farmers in Basail upazila of Tangail.
Islam
The Virtue of Saying 'Alhamdulillah' When Ill
A hadith qudsi says Allah makes a sick believer who praises Him free of sin, so Muslims are urged to say 'Alhamdulillah' even when ill.
Fisheries
What Must Be Done for Hilsa Production and Breeding
Climate change, pollution and silted estuaries are cutting hilsa breeding, and the fish needs research, public awareness and stronger support for poor fishers.
Daily life
Make a Magic Hair-Growth Oil at Home
Instead of shop-bought products, a herbal oil made at home from everyday ingredients can help hair grow longer.
Agribusiness
Meat Slipping Out of Reach for Low-Income People
High prices of broiler chicken and vegetables in Dhaka's markets are forcing some low-income people to give up eating meat.
Daily life
Ten Reasons Why Eating Rice Matters
Many people now avoid rice for fear of gaining weight, but nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says rice eaten in moderation brings many health benefits.
Crops
Early BINA Rice Varieties Bring Higher Yields at Lower Cost
Short-duration Aman rice varieties from the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture are being harvested about a month early, cutting costs and freeing land for Rabi crops.
Daily life
How to Get Rid of Spiders at Home
Spiders spread webs in the corners of many homes, especially dirty ones, but a few simple habits and home-made sprays can keep them away.
Daily life
Eating an Egg Every Day Can Help With These 15 Health Problems
Nutritionists say a daily egg, eaten the right way, can help with a range of health problems, from anaemia to weak bones.