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Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Shimmery Eye Shadow’. Take your makeup box and try…Shimmery Eye ShadowIt’s hard to choose a favorite element from actress Jennifer Lopez’s look from her appearance at PURE nightclub in Las Vegas.Her tousled half-updo, understated nude lip,

What makes skin dry in winter

It's a no-brainer that winter makes skin feel excessively dry, but we cannot put all the blame on the season alone.There are, in fact, many reasons, why skin begins to feel extremely dry and stretchy, ranging from harsh cleansers to stress and pollution. We spoke to skincare professionals

5 foods that can control diabetes

Dates This brown and sticky fruit not only has a sweet taste but is rich in fiber, making it a diabetes-friendly snack. According to a study, they are richer in antioxidants as compared to a serving of grapes, oranges, broccoli and peppers. Have raw dates or stuff them with walnuts.Milk

5 common health mistakes you are making!

Using the mobile before bed Why it's bad Radiation from cellphones can cause insomnia and headaches, according to Swedish scientists. They found people who used their mobiles before bed took longer to reach the deep-sleep stages, essential for cell rejuvenation and repair. Simple solution

Young chefs present art of Japanese cuisine

DHAKA: A unique culinary event ‘Discover the Art of Japanese Cuisine’ was held at Japanese ambassador’s residence in city on Saturday (March 5).Noted individuals including government officials, business leaders and academics enjoyed the traditional dietary cultures of Japan.In his

Signs that your relationship is in trouble

Psychologist Seema Hingoranny says, There are some signs that make it easy to gauge if your relationship is on the rocks — when a couple loses respect for each other, they stop empathising and begin to hit below the belt for every random argument. And that is when one should realise

Save skin, hair with shea butter

Aashmeen Munjaal, owner of the capital-based Star Salon n' Spa, has shared the qualities and benefits of shea butter.Shea butter is an off-white or ivory-coloured fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion.-

Make a pond in a garden pot

How to grow plants in water - After you have picked an appropriate container, fill it with water, gravel, pebbles, sand, marbles, beads or any similar material that sparks your imagination. Add a pinch of powdered or small piece of charcoal to keep the water clear and clean smelling.-

Home-made masks for a glowing complexion

Age, pollution and sun exposure, all these are reasons for our skin to lose loses its radiance. But the consistent usage of natural ingredients in your skin care routine can surely undo most of the damage & impart a healthy glow to a dull face. These are some home remedies that can help

Skincare tips for brides-to-be

In the run-up to your wedding, here are some tips to follow from Ishween Anand, founder and owner, Nyassa.Load up on waterYour skin needs water no matter what your skin type is. Also, foods like watermelon, grapefruit, broccoli and lettuce which are water-rich. They work great for your

Busy woman’s guide to a better body

It takes less than a second to find a reason not to exercise when your phone's on fire and your day is already packed with meetings and chores. For you, exercise probably amounts to walking up the stairs to the canteen for lunch, or going for a tea break to the local chaiwalla during

How to curl your hair with straighteners

Here's how to master the art of tress curling from home.1. Brush your hair thoroughly to make sure your tresses are tangle-free. Dry your hair completely, says hairstylist Asgar Saboo.2. Apply a heat protection spray and comb through.3. Part your hair in three sections upper, middle and

Here's your beauty calendar

Morning - lime shot, green juice, cleansing and moisturising Lemon is the most alkalizing food in your daily diet. It contains about 8% citric acid, which once ingested, metabolises to an alkaline state tilting the body's intracellular fluid towards a healthy alkalinity. In an alkaline

5 most common workout aches

It is very common to see a runner having tight calf muscles and hence shin split. Similarly, tennis players experience tennis elbow. People who workout a lot, lift weights, workout on abs, neglect their back muscles and end up having backache. Putting an end to these workout miseries, we

The right way to reboot your body every time you indulge

When your inbox is groaning with invites, when the festival winter wedding season sees you hopping from party to party, when you are moving from pillar to host, don't forget to RSVP.I'm referring to a very different RSVP — standing for R-Rehydrate, S-Sleep, V-Vitamins, P-Protein —

The right way to plan your weight loss

The first time I was made painfully aware of my weight was in Grade 12 by my Home Science teacher, in a class full of snickering teenage girls. As an assignment, each of us had to read out our daily diet in class, so that our teacher could recommend suggestions to make the diet healthier.

10 kitchen hacks for lazy cooks

If you are among those who like to spend minimum time in the kitchen, there are indeed some shortcuts that can save a lot of time and energy. Here are some tested and tried tips that you must use when in dearth of time.1. You can freeze your sauceschutneysspice mixes and purees and melt

Grand Launch of Butlers Chocolate Café

Butlers Chocolates, the Irish owned manufacturer of luxury chocolate and chocolate products, launched its chain of cafés known as Butlers Chocolate Café on December 5, 2015 at 175 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2. Various industry leaders, celebrities, and media personalities were present at

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Shimmery Lip’. Take your makeup box and try…Shimmery LipThe thought of frosted lips may channel regrettable memories of beauty mistakes past, but American socialite, model and actress Olivia Palermo showed off the right way to wear shimmer with

How to make yourself a morning person!

Do you dread waking up in the morning Enjoy a productive day by starting your day on a happy and cheerful note. Here are 4 ways to do this.Sleep tight You can't add zing to your morning if you wake up groggy. To enjoy your mornings on a happy, cheerful note, you need to have your sleep

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