“Men have it easy,” they say. But do they really? Think about it – men are stereotyped as much as women are. They too are tagged with labels; they too are forced to adhere by the classifications set by society. ‘Boys don’t cry’ or ‘be a man’ are phrases we often hear and perhaps don’t pay much heed to, however, the effect it has is just about the same as ‘act like a lady’ or ‘girls shouldn’t do that’. The fact that men are subjected to this sort of treatment is not fair, just as it isn’t fair to women. All over the world men and women alike feel obliged to conform to a ‘role’ that has been assigned to them by their culture. However, we here at ICE Today believe that people are entitled to express their individuality as they deem appropriate, not according to a fixed set of norms. Don’t let others put you in a box you don’t fit into!
This year’s Men’s Issue has much to offer. On the cover we have supermodel Asif Azim, who was in town to endorse the fashion line Sailor. In an exclusive interview with ICE Today, the man with smouldering good looks shared little known facts about himself. Also, to keep in tune with the changing times, we felt that it was important to highlight the diverse career paths people opt for these days. As a result, our Cover Story features the journeys of five young men who are creating ripples in their respective fields. Don’t miss out reading on the various health risks men face and what our football teams are up to. Looking for a blast from the past? Check out the story of the man who penned Bangladesh’s favourite song, Phiriye Dao and many more.
Last month, the nation mourned the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster which claimed over a thousand lives in what is now known as the worst textile accident in history. Bangladeshis cannot forget the horrors they witnessed when the eight-story building crashed down on hundreds of lives. And although many were saved, some are still battling the trauma of the travesty. Highlighted in this issue is Siddik’s story as he discloses some difficult memories.
Moreover, we have quite a treat for our ravenous readers. We are all sure that you have been hearing rumours about a certain Indian restaurant in town. “It can’t be as good as they’re saying, right?” Wrong. Lucknow has taken the city by storm with its Awadhi cuisine tantalizing our worn out taste buds. If you’re still having second thoughts it is time for you to peruse the mouth-watering review inside. Now!
Be it food, be it sports or be it entertainment – this magazine has it all and is bound to catch your attention for all the right reasons!