Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

This is the right way to tweeze your eyebrows

Plucking eyebrows need not be a painful and arduous task. Here's how to do it the right way...- A good pair of tweezers is essential. It must be fine-tipped, not too blunt, and must enable you to firmly grasp each strand of hair.- Cream your face, wash with soap and warm water. It will

How to understand your offer letter better

An offer letter details various aspects pertaining to your job including the salary you will be offered and other organisational facets which have a bearing on your experience in the organisation. Pay being a critical element, one needs to understand all aspects of their salary and

Frequent school changes impact kids' math scores

Students who change schools frequently are at risk of lower math scores and have a harder time managing their behaviour and attention in the classroom than students who stay in the same school, says a new study.Children who experienced fewer school transitions over a five-year period,

Tips to arrange your kitchen neatly

Got a small kitchen and wondering how to beautify it Well, kitchen beautification, contrary to many, does not need you to empty your coffers. All it needs is some smart planning. Pick up some blank sheets and do the homework.Here's how to get started- If you do not have kitchen cabinets

7 ways to have a perfect Bollywood wedding!

If you're a big Bollywood fan and are planning to get married soon, then you ought to incorporate some Hindi film masala into the biggest event of your life- your wedding. From playing Raj Malhotra at the sagai to being Geet Dhillon at the roka, the new- age brides and grooms are leaving

6 lies you should NEVER tell your doctor!

White lies in the clinic can lead to health problems. Here's why honesty is the best policyYou don't really smoke, hardly drink, and you swear blind that you're eating the right amount of fruit and veggies daily. Who do you think you are fooling Most people lie to their doctors about

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Winged-Out Eye Shadow’. Take your makeup box and try…Winged-Out Eye ShadowDHAKA: Add some extra glam to your go-to makeup with a romantic, winged cat eye. Take notes from actress Beth Behrs’ at the ‘The Book of Mormon’ premiere for a

What kind of diet will help you lose weight

Have you ever started the same diet as a friend to seen the weight drop off them while you barely shed a kilo and continue to feel hungry It's easy to put your inability to stick to a diet on your frail will power but a recent study suggests that losing weight and maintaining your slender

Indian kids impacted more by their fathers

Indian children, whose fathers display negative parenting traits such as detachment, intrusiveness, lax enforcement of discipline, and controlling behaviour are likely to have lower self-esteem, suggests new research.This is because children's self-worth is linked to the behaviour of the

5 Foods you can safely eat past their due dates

Do we really take expiry dates seriously We have all been at the crossroads when picking or throwing away expired food. While it is right to cast away food after its expiry date for precautionary measures, there are a number of foods that can be consumed safely even past their due dates.

Show 'intellectual arrogance' to get rewarded at work

When it comes to perform better at the workplace or on the academic front, showing some intellectual arrogance and not intellectual humility will help you get better visibility and treatment, says a surprising study.According to researchers, being full of oneself when it came to rating

10 inspiring quotes to move on after a break-up

We all know how bad break-ups can be and no matter how much you want, you can never end a relationship amicably. So, here are our 10 best quotes to help you realise that it's not that difficult to move on...1. Watching you walk out of my life does not make me bitter or cynical about love.

5 Things you should never post about online

Never ever vent about the fight with your best friend online. Chances are that you will probably spoil the friendship for good by writing something you might regret later.Details about a fight with your partnerNo one wants to know about your ever-changing relationship status or every

Why extra marital affairs could be right

Your wedding vows talk about a lifetime together, a life of unwavering loyalty, one of getting old together, through good and bad times. But as years pass by, that spurt of love turns into monotony. This is when you discover the glitches in your 'happily ever after'. And then enters the

Are you fit for your age Take the test

Do you tire from climbing stairs while your dad hops along in front of you An increasing number of young people are compromising heart health because of lifestyle choices that start in early childhood.A recent report from the British Heart Foundation found that 44 per cent of adults never

10 all-natural ways to fall asleep faster

Sleeping pills aren't always effective or safe for that evasive sleep, and many think their use should be limited. So how do you get to sleep when you just can't These all-natural sleep aids will have you drifting off in no time.Get Out Of BedOne of the biggest problems people say they

How to heal your lower back with Yoga

Let’s have a look at how routine lower back yoga exercises can make us stronger and healthier the easy and natural way.Dhanurasana The pose strengthens the lower back and abdominal muscles, keeping the whole back flexible.Natarajasana The pose stretches and tones lower back along with

How spices and herbs improve health

Spices and herbs not only offer a zingy flavour to your food, they can also improve your health by helping to reduce sodium, calorie and fat intake, finds research.While red pepper may assist individuals who are trying to manage their weight, cinnamon may help improve blood glucose levels

Five ways you’re damaging your hair

We keep trying out new things on our hair to make it look more beautiful without noticing the negative impact of it on the hair.Capital-based dermatologist and hair expert Sonia Mangal shares how Use of straighteners People tend to directly put the straightener on their hair to make it

How to eat healthy on an evening out

Here are some tips to stay fit and healthy by following a proper diet - Eat a light snack before leaving home so that you don't have a growling stomach hungry to attack food when you order.At the theatres avoid fried food like samosas, soft drinks and instead stick to plain water or tea