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Thailand reaches for the stars with new Michelin Guide

April 25, 2017 Loknath Dasfor, guide, Michelin, New, Reaches, stars, Thailand, The, With

Thailand will be the latest country to have a Michelin Guide, its state tourism agency said on Monday, taking its place on the culinary world map just days after authorities announced they would shut down Bangkok’s vibrant street food scene. The dining publication was introduced by the French Michelin tire company in 1900 to encourage people to take road trips. Its star system began in the 1920s. The guide to hotels and restaurants, which will be released in Thai and English, will be the company’s sixth in Asia. It has…

10 Rose Water Benefits: From Antioxidants to Anti-Aging

April 25, 2017 Loknath Das10', Anti-Aging, Antioxidants, Benefits, From, Rose, to, Water

We know rose water’s great for skin and hair but why it’s good and how exactly must you use it, is key! Here are 10 amazing skincare and hair care uses of rose water you’ll thank us for. Wondering why rose water has found a place in every Indian household? It’s simple. Rose water is undoubtedly beauty’s magic potion, and remarkably versatile. Whether you have oily, dry or combination skin, rose water can be added to your beauty regime . That’s what makes it a beauty secret or rather a secret weapon…

Facial Tips: Is it Really Beneficial & How Often Should You Get Them

April 25, 2017 Loknath Das&, Beneficial, Facial, Get, How, Is, It, Often, really, Should, Them, Tips:, You

Most people, men and women, start paying attention to their skin and hair only when it comes to attending a special occasion such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions and other parties. I think women especially go out of their way in their beauty regime to look their best, addressing every little beauty issue to be able to flaunt a flawless skin. But, what happens to our skin for the rest of the year? Most often, due to lack of time, we tend to ignore the basic skin care practises and…

12 Incredible Benefits of Buttermilk for Hair and Skin: Adding Chaas to Your Beauty Regime

April 21, 2017 Loknath Das12, Adding, and, beauty, Benefits, Buttermilk, Chaas, for, hair, Incredible, of, Regime?, skin, to, Your

It’s a shame that buttermilk doesn’t get much attention in most other culinary traditions. However, we in India, have devised innumerable ways to make this cooling beverage a dedicated part of our diet. One of the most loved summer drinks of India, buttermilk is an outcome of the separation of butter from milk. It is extremely nutritious, light on the stomach and palate appeasing. While many like savouring a tall glass of chaas on a hot summer afternoon, others don’t budge from experimenting and adding a dash of buttermilk into…

Life’s illusions catching up with Japan’s middle-aged parasite singles

April 19, 2017 Loknath Dascatching, illusions, Japan's, Life's, middle-aged, parasite, singles, Up, With

Their youth long gone, members of Japan’s generation of “parasite singles” face a precarious future, wondering how to survive once the parents many depended on for years pass away. Some 4.5 million Japanese aged between 35 and 54 were living with their parents in 2016, according to a researcher at the Statistical Research and Training Institute on a demographic phenomena that emerged two decades ago, when youthful singles made headlines for mooching off parents to lead carefree lives. Now, without pensions or savings of their own, these middle-aged stay-at-homes threaten…

Dancers from around the world show off at Irish Dancing Championships

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Loknath DasAround, at, Championships, Dancers, Dancing, From, Irish, Off, show, The, World

Dancers from around the world will stomp the floorboards and leap into the air as they show off their best moves at Dublin’s World Irish Dancing Championships this week. The April 9-16 event draws some 5,000 performers from Ireland and overseas, including from both the Irish diaspora in places like the United States and Australia as well as less likely countries such as Russia and Japan. Contestants range in age from eight to 30, according to the organizers. Excitement was palpable backstage on Tuesday as performers warmed up for the…