Saturday, 16 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

Decorate workspace and be more productive

Take some time out to give your workspace a new look. Give a personal touch, make use of holders or plants -- and be more productive at work.Huffingtonpost.com suggests how to make your work station look better:Everything has a place: Keep supplies organised with trays, pencil holders

Want to boost your work life? Take a break!

Already feeling fatigued with the week and it's just begun? Too stressed to think even about what you want to eat? It could just be a form of burnout that you're experiencing as a result of work overload.Try a quick getaway to any place - it works wonders to get back in step and bring

3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself After a Breakup

You don’t need me to tell you that the end of a romantic relationship is rough. Even under the most amicable, "we've just grown apart" circumstances, breakups and divorces cause people non-trivial amounts of emotional distress and are even associated with physical health issues for

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Kiernan Shipka’s Pretty Pink Lip’. Take your makeup box and try…Kiernan Shipka’s Pretty Pink LipWho: Kiernan ShipkaThe Expert: Celebrity Makeup Artist Robert Sesnek (Instagram: @robertsesnek)The Look: Glowing skin and pink lips The Tip:1.

Healthy Reasons to Eat Strawberries

Prevent heart diseaseStrawberries contain essential nutrients such as antioxidants and flavonoids that help prevent bad cholesterol buildup that can clog the arteries. Moreover, strawberries boast anti-inflammation properties, which are great for your heart. This is one of the top

The Clueless Girl’s Guide to Makeup Brushes

Kabuki BrushThis small and wide brush is designed for mineral makeup application. Use it with loose powder and apply on your skin using circular motions for that flawless finish.Fan BrushYes, it’s the one that looks like a mini-walis. You can use this brush to sweep away fall-out

10 Marvelous Tips to Look Ravishing

1.BANANA AND VANILLA BODY SCRUB: mash a banana and mix in a bowl with; 3tbsp brown sugar and 1tbsp vanilla extract. Rub this all over your body before you shower, your skin will be imperfection free and smelling amazing.2.LONG LIFE NAIL VARNISH: want your favourite nail polish to

Ways to Increase Your Happiness

“I’ll be happy when I lose those twenty extra pounds.” “I’ll be happy when my debts are paid off.” “I’ll be happy when …” Sound familiar? We live in a world of endless opportunities, living lives of abundance. And yet it seems we are still not happy… Many of us

How to avoid an ugly break-up

Ending your relationship can be a messy affair, but here's how you can avoid creating an ugly scene Not all relationships last a lifetime and often it's best to end things before they get ugly. So, now you have decided to break up with your girlfriend/boyfriend. But don't think it's an

Foods that Boost Fertility for Men and Women

Eating healthy foods can often help boost fertility. Foods rich in protein, essential fats, minerals and vitamins are must haves when trying to conceive. The following are a few nutritional superstars that women can include in their diet to help boost fertility. 1. Iron-rich foods

What happy couples know

Couples from across the globe share four basic rules of a happy marriage. And guess what? Love and understanding aren't top criteria on that list! In a world of instant gratification and quick-fix so lutions, when someone talks about the `secret to a successful, happy marriage', one is

Quit smoking, drinking excessive tea for pretty lips

The colour of your lips primarily depends on your complexion, but fair people can also develop dark lips if they smoke excessively or consume too much of tea or coffee. Here's a list of tips by Navin Taneja, director of the National Skin Centre, to improve the appearance of your lips. -

Beauty regimes vary with the seasons

There is no standard beauty regime for all seasons and an expert suggests that it's important to switch your beauty routine. Skincare expert Victoria Dobbie from Face and Body Cosmetic Clinic says that skin care regimen is often overlooked as the seasons change but the shifting weather

How you can flirt with your eyes

Eye contact flirting is all about casting your line out in to the sea of people and waiting to see who responds back with some bait.This of course can be a lot easier in a room that is not very full, but once you have mastered your eye contact flirting you should be able to zone in

Facebook addiction can leave you lonely, depressed

Do you often feel you have wasted time on Facebook or termed it as a meaningless activity but still cannot let your eyes move away from the screen? You are at the risk of developing depression.According to new research, while the social networking site is there to help you stay in

6 ways to handle your kid’s temper tantrums

Does your three-year-old throw a tantrum every time you deny him a chocolate? Does your little girl start crying when you try and put her to sleep?Equally common in boys and girls, temper tantrums usually occur between the ages of one to five years and can range from whining, crying

How to plan a wedding on a budget

A little over a year ago, UK-based couple Georgina Porteous and Sid Innes was in the spotlight for being one of the thriftiest couples — they spent just a pound on their wedding. Before you write them off, the couple celebrated in style — with rings, flowers, cake and a

Create a quick and easy home spa

With the rainy weather making you stay indoors, try some skin pampering in the confines of your own roomCreating a spa at home is both cost-effective and a time-saver. Here are tips on doing so...- Firstly, choose the spot where you want the spa and try and install a small tub or

4 exercises to get those abs

When it's your lower abs that you are trying to get in shape, not all exercises are equal. The fact is, that there are some moves that are far more effective at working those tough-to-get-to muscles. Here are four super-tough ones your core will love.Rolling PlankThis stabilising

Simple ways to remove a tan

If you live in a metropolis like Mumbai, it is almost impossible that you don't get tanned. While some people are lucky enough not to get tanned quickly, there are others for whom even 20 minutes in the sun is enough to get tanned. Here are some simple tips that will help you remove