Lifestyle Archives - Page 28 of 38

What is a Patiala Peg and How Did it Get its Name?

March 21, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Did, Get, How, Is, It, Its, name, Patiala, Peg, What

If you have partied in North India, or even gone out with friends for a few drinks, there is a good chance you would have heard the term ‘Patiala Peg’ being used. Accompanied by loud banter and an attempt to outshine or exhibit bravado, the Patiala peg has come to signify more than a measure of whisky, it is almost a sign of ‘masculinity’ in Punjab. The rough volume of a Patiala peg is around 120ml. This is roughly four ‘smalls’ or two ‘large’ drinks in colloquial terms. However,…

Enjoy healthy, home-made ice lollies this summer. Here’s how you can make them

March 17, 2017 Loknath DasCan, enjoy, Healthy, Here's, Home-Made, How, Ice, lollies, Make, summer, Them, This, You

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a home-made ice lolly. Beat the heat this summer with healthy, refreshing ice lollies. They taste best when made at home with love. Smriti Advani, a writer for UrbanClap, shares wonderful recipes you can try with your family on swelteringly hot days. Berry ice lolly If you’re able to catch the tail end of the strawberry season, hang on to them for these super easy popsicle. Simply combine chopped strawberries with frozen berries like red currants, blueberries or blackberries with…

How to Do Manicure At Home: Get Beautiful Hands & Perfect Nails

March 7, 2017 Loknath Das&, at, beautiful..., Do, Get, Hands, Home, How, Manicure, nails, perfect:, to

In this busy world where people don’t even have the time to look at themselves in the mirror, how will they take out time go to a salon for grooming up? It would be much easier if you could just do it at home. It’s no secret. Ladies (and men of course) love pretty hands – soft skin and well-polished nails. But that needs a lot of maintenance and frequent trips to your beautician. Professional manicures can be expensive…

Some Aspects to Consider While Buying Mother’s Day Gifts

February 8, 2017 adminAspects, Buying, Consider, Day, Gifts, mother, Some, to, While

Lifelong she has been the dynamic force to put the things right and unmatched inspiration for you. She is never demanding, always caring, and crossing the bounds to make your life happy and secure. She takes all possible burden on her shoulders to give you comfort in every way. Truly, the Mother’s Day is one special day of the year, when children can at least try to give some joyful moments out of the sense of gratitude and thankfulness. If you are planning to buy gifts for your mom on…

Why Your Skin Needs Cleansing,Toning and Moisturizing Daily

January 26, 2017 Srijitaand, Cleansing, Daily, Moisturizing, Needs, skin, Toning, Why, Your

Your skin has a thin protective layer called the acid mantle that’s made up of amino and lactic acids that mix easily with fatty acids (oils) from the sebaceous glands. These glands secrete oil that protects your skin. The pH level of the acid mantle on our skin is about 5.5 which is slightly acidic. The pH scale ranges from 1-14, with 7 being neutral, 1 being acidic, and 14 being alkaline. The sebaceous glands are concentrated mostly on the face and scalp, where the skin is delicate and exposed.…

How to Get Soft, Red & Gorgeous Lips: Home-Made Scrub, Lip Balm & More

December 15, 2016 Srijita&, 'Soft, Balm, Get, Gorgeous, Home-Made, How, Lip, Lips:, More, Red, Scrub, to

Just like a bad haircut, flaky or dark lips can make or break your look. They’re seemingly obvious and can’t be concealed, no matter how hard you try; 20 dollar lipsticks, store-bought lip balms, you can try them all but eventually the real deal will give way. There could be many reasons why your lips could transition to being dull and dark: too much caffeine, UV rays, unexpected allergies, smoking, caffeine and hormonal imbalances. Once you identify the lifestyle change, you can work on treating your lips, armed with a…