Saturday, 27 Jul, 2024

Lifestyle

Why is henna good for you

Henna isn`t just for covering grey hair. It makes your hair strong, voluminous and shiny. Find out why applying henna pack is good for your hair.Henna is one of the most popular beauty herbs in India and tropical countries that is known for its cooling effects. Since ages it has been used

Is your cellphone making you obese?

Jumping up and down, running at breakneck speed, scaling heights, beating up the bad guys, farming virtual tomatoes — all in a day’s work. This may sound like a hectic list of things to do, however, the downside is that it’s all being done virtually, confined to your desk or couch.

5 ways to tell that she likes you

Life is short. So when you`re out on the town meeting new women, no point in wasting time. How can you tell which ladies really welcome seduction? What clues do they give off? Here`s a guide to the things they say and do that mean they like you.She makes eye contact: If you haven`t met

Why Losing Sleep Can Make…

When you lose out on even just one night of sleep you end up binging on food, especially high calorie food, a new study suggests. Not only does a loss of sleep decrease your self-control and decision-making abilities, but it also seems to make you hungrier. These two factors work together

7 Women that men should avoid...

While there are enough reasons and pointers on the kinds of men that women should avoid, here`s a look at the kind of women that men should be wary of.The Big Boss: While she is sweet and well - mannered initially, you soon realises that she`s only about bossing him around. Even if you

How to manage diabetes in 5 steps

Besides following a diabetic diet, there are few important parameters that you should have in place. To help you out and to chalk a diabetes control plan we have Dr. Shalini Jaggi, Senior Consultant at Action Diabetic Centre, Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute. She tells us

Vinegar for a lasting manicure

At the rate which nail polish chips off, even a routine coat of colour becomes cumbersome. Here`s a guide to make your mani last long; right from the way you should apply polish to fixing chips.Use vinegarIf you are painting your talons at home, get that bottle of vinegar from the

How to decorate home with mirrors

Gone are those days when a mirror was used merely for the dressing table; it has now become an essential piece of home decor. According to the space and proportion, mirrors can be aesthetically used to reflect your taste and create drama. Says Subbanshu Jaiin, director of Blackberry

For the Stans and First-Timers

Many of us dream about sitting in the first three rows of a New York Fashion Week runway show. There may be a few of us that will attend in the next few years. Regardless of your case, here’s what any New York Fashion Week stan and first-time attendee should know about the semi-annual

Baby Safety Gate

I personally think that baby gates are one of the best inventions of modern times! As a mom with an 11 month old, I thought that I could get away without having one, boy was I wrong. It all started last December when Miss Lily learned to crawl, and our lives changed forever!At first she

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Tangelo Lipstick’. Take your makeup box and try…Tangelo LipstickWith the final days of summer approaching, it’s time to break out your bright lipsticks while you still can, and we’re loving the vivid tangelo hue we spotted on singer

Gift Ideas for New Dads

While the birth itself is an exciting event, the anticipation and celebration prior to the big day is almost as important. Most buzz is around the expecting mother, including the preparation and hosting of the traditional baby shower. Sometimes, the expecting dad is forgotten in the

Don’t touch these foods post workout

An intense workout always makes you feel great. But your first thought post workout is food! A right diet, being psychologically motivated and a regular physical activity is a must in your quest to lose weight. However, you might be surprised to learn that certain combinations of foods

Discover a More Beautiful You

Sometimes, when we get stuck in a routine, it can feel like we`re losing our charm, or our mojo. Luckily, this is something that can be changed with a couple small steps. Without lots of makeup or losing some weight, learn 9 ways to discover a more beautiful you.  And, whether you’re a

Must-Haves in Men`s Fashion

Women change their hair color, cut and overall style with a new trend to keep up with everyone else and to look good. And there’s no reason why the man in your life can’t look good too. You’ve got to keep the man in your life, whether it’s your dad or spouse, up-to-date with

Best Plus Size Dresses

Clothes shopping can be hard enough for some of us. Add in the aspect of being a plus-size woman, and that almost doubles the challenge. Dresses aren’t the easiest to shop for, either. So when all of these factors are combined, it can make shopping for a plus-size dress that is

4 Things Every Guest Room Needs

When you have your own home, it’s a point of pride to host guests. You’ve worked hard on making your abode warm, welcoming and stylish and it’s exhilarating to get the chance to share that.Sometimes, though, it’s easy to forget the little things that can make or break a guest’s

To make your relationship last longer

A new research has suggested that the longevity of a relationship is pre-determined by the type of attachment a couple shares.You can find your perfect match and transform your relationship by identifying whether you are an `avoider`, `anxious` or `secure`.The science of attachment is

The Best Nuts for Your Health

 Many people shy away from nuts because they hear that they`re high in calories and fat. But what people might not realize is that most of the fats found in nuts are the really good heart-healthy kind known as monounsaturated fats. So the fat you`re consuming is only benefiting your

Destressing helps curb obesity among women

Mastering simple eating and stress-busting techniques helps prevent weight gain even without dieting among women, suggests a new study by University of California - San Francisco (UCSF).Women in the study who experienced the greatest reduction in stress tended to have the most loss of