Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

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

Tips to take care of your skin every day

Here are the tips.Cleanse your face: The first and the foremost rule to keep your skin glowing is to cleanse your face regularly. Since we are exposed to pollution and smoke often, it is important to cleanse your face to remove the dirt and grim from your skin. Splash some cold water

5 appliances every cook must have

Planning to cook? Then there is a list of appliances that you must have in your kitchen.Take a look at some of them...A paring knifeThis is the basic one, needed to cut small vegetables and fruits. You can easily slice fruits with it, cut the peels of potatoes and other thick skins,

NEVER!

The reasons to not get involved with a married man are plenty — heartbreaks, being called the 'other woman' so on and so forth. Here are some sound reasons as to why you shouldn't be dating a married man Wrong No matter how much you try to prove yourself right — there are no

When best friends fall for the same guy

Remember that time when your best friend and you had a crush on the same guy in class in your teenage years. It's worse if the boy seems charming to both the girls. Here are some ways to help you get out of such a sticky situation and save your friendship... Observe the hints: Gauge your

Don’t let your divorce affect your child

Co-parenting with an ex is not an easy task, but it's extremely important for the children. A close relationship with both the parents — and both amicably sharing parental duties — ensures a stable environment for the child's growth. So, despite its many challenges, it is crucial to

Tips for a successful blind date

Looking forward to a blind date? Here are a few things that you must keep in mind before going on oneSo, you set yourself up for a blind date and you are all excited about it but you don't really know the dos and don'ts of it.Before you hit the panic button, we come to your rescue. Follow

What makes a good boss

Stanford professor Bob Sutton has written, in his 2010 book Good Boss, Bad Boss: "People in power tend to become self-centered and oblivious to what their followers need, do, and say." He offers a simple way for managers to find out how their employees view them — $20 to any

4 fun and romantic ways to propose to him

How long have you been eyeing the cute guy-next-door, but still haven't gathered enough courage to ask him out?Well, if you're not tied by tradition, show him your love by asking him out on a date. Since the roles have reversed a long time ago, you don't have to worry whether it will

Tackle a sudden breakout

Contrary to popular belief, breakouts have nothing to do with what you put on your skin. Stress, inadequate sleep, bingeing on greasy food, clogged pores, blackheads, sebaceous filaments are some of the common reasons that cause breakouts. Here are a few ways to tackle a sudden breakout:

Balance your heart chakra

Did you know your heart chakra is responsible for your relationship with others? When you are feeling friendly, loving and amicable towards people, your heart chakra is open and well-balanced; when you are experiencing grief, loneliness or feeling anti-social, your heart chakra is

Are you confusing stretching with warm-up?

Here is what you need to know... Exercise, health, warm-ups You must have heard about how important warming up is, but most people do not realise that warming up is not the same as stretching. Experts say that a warm-up is mandatory before you being exercising, otherwise you may injure

Making commuter marriages work

Living two separate lives isn't what married couples sign in for. But work relocations travel schedules can wreak havoc with marital routines. What do you do when your spouse is absent? How do you keep the romance strong? How can you make the most of a commuter marriage? What are the

Importance of storytelling for children

We have grown up on stories narrated to us by our grandparents, parents and other elders in the family. They were the good old days when we would lie beside our aajis and azoba, daadis or naanis, as they took us on fantasy journeys with their tales — the wit of Birbal, the

A quick beauty guide for the festive season

Planning to go pandal hopping this Durga Puja? Here are some simple tips to look your best... The ongoing festive season is synonymous not just with devotion, fun and revelry, but is also about the new clothes, shoes and accessories. Women of all ages spend a lot of time just deciding

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: his week’s beauty tip is on ‘Lucy Hale’s Nude Lip’. Take your makeup box and try…Lucy Hale’s Nude LipWho: Lucy HaleThe Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan The Look: Rosy cheeks and nude lipsThe Tip:1. Blend a hydrating foundation all over your face, and use

How to bond with your partner

If you've had an arranged marriage, chances are that there's still a lot for you to find out about your partner. Many couples who choose to take the arranged marriage route these days are given the liberty of spending time with each other, but this may not always happen, perhaps due

How to run a successful start-up

Establishing a start-up of any kind isn't easy and managing it is an altogether daunting task. Here are a few tips to lead a new venture competitively.A vital quality for successful entrepreneurs, leadership skills are important while being at the helm of a start-up. It is niche since

Celebrate life, celebrate yourself

Celebrate your life every single day. Get in touch with your inner self and see what a difference it makesPracticing self-love can be challenging for many of us. On many occasions, we are really harsh on ourselves. No, we are not telling you to be narcissistic, but do get in touch with

What to eat to fight depression

If you thought bad food affected only your body, then think again. Because eating processed foods,junk foods, fried or sugary stuff and refined foods could affect your mental health apart from causing havoc to one’s physical body. Well it is true. The rising rates of depression could be

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