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Dengue: Causes, symptoms and prevention

September 19, 2016 Srijitaand, causes, dengue, prevention, symptoms:

Dengue: Causes, symptoms and prevention (Shutterstock Images) The mosquito-borne viral disease Dengue has become one of the worst nightmares of the country. The symptoms of the disease show in three to seven days and recovery from dengue too does not take over a week unless the condition gets severe. Mostly asymptomatic, if the condition gets critical, dengue can be life-threatening. Causes Dengue is caused by the bite of one of the many types of mosquitoes in the genus Aedes Aegypti. Symptoms Doctors say that more than half people infected with…

Air pollution claiming a life every 23 seconds in India

September 18, 2016 Srijita23, a, Air, claiming, Every, In, India, Life, Pollution, seconds

Future of air we breathe is nightmarish. Present stats from WHO report states 1.4 million people in India die pre-maturely due to air pollution, which accounts to one life is given up every 23 seconds. Come 2030 and fuels we use today would have made air so toxic with pollutants that it would be close to impossible to live and move without oxygen kit as a permanent burden and part of lifestyle. Renewable energy catering to humungous needs in the near future seems far sighted and for now cleaner fuels…

Easy Aerobic Exercises You Can Perform at Home

September 18, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, at, Can, easy, exercises, Home, Perform, You

The word ‘aerobic’ means ‘with oxygen’. So any physical activity that makes you move your major muscle groups(legs), in a rhythmic, systematic manner, elevates your heart rate and creates a demand for oxygen for a sustained period( at least 20 minutes), is called an aerobic activity. The benefits of aerobics are plenty. Studies have found that it lowers the risk of heart disease, and regulates blood pressure and cholesterol levels. For diabetics, it has an insulin-like effect, and hence keeps a check on blood sugar. Regular aerobics improves your respiratory…

Have you tried lace nails?

September 17, 2016 SrijitaHave, lace, nails, Tried, You

Lace nails are pretty, dandy and intricate. Well, that is why it is trending on social media. Add an edge to your style quotient by sporting lace nails. Here’s how you can get them on your nails easily… l Start with a base coat. This could be any colour — from pink and lavender to light brown. However, pastel shades will be a better choice. They will highlight the design. l Choose a lace design from a spool and place the lace individually on each nail. Stick the lace on…

Nail colour trends that make way this season

September 17, 2016 SrijitaColour, Make, nail, Season, That, This, trends, Way

Nail colour trends that make way this season (Getty Images) From using pastel shades, solid colours and frosty hues, it’s time to lay out a fashion statement with your nail colour, says an expert. Aakriti Kochar, beauty and make-up expert, Oriflame India, lists down colours that are in vogue this season. – Pastels: Soft colour tones are always a hot favourite as these are easy going and not a strain to the eyes. Everything around us in monsoon is so lush and green, a little hint of colour does all…

Tried the floating eyeliner yet?

September 17, 2016 Srijitaeyeliner, floating, The, Tried, Yet

Tired of perfecting your winged eyeliner? Here’s a trend that lets your eyeliner float! Called the floating eyeliner, this eye makeup trend is for those who want to try something different. This is perhaps an extension of negative space eyeliner. But what makes this one different is that you will just have to draw a line on your eyelid without connecting them to your inner or outer eye. Though, they might look strange at first glance, this trend has taken the social media by storm with makeup lovers trying it…