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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…

Kerala’s Favourite Breakfast: How to Make Soft Puttu at Home

April 1, 2017 Loknath Das'Soft, at, Breakfast, Favourite, Home, How, Kerala's, Make, Puttu, to

One of Kochi’s most successful restaurant launches over the last couple of years was Dhe Puttu. It helped that one of the restaurant’s promoters is Dileep, a successful Malayalam actor. However, this is not a restaurant that depends solely on star power but is driven by an innovative idea. All this restaurant does is serve Puttu, Kerala’s emblematic breakfast favourite. Dhe Puttu has over 20 different versions of Puttu. A year ago, I learnt to make Puttu at the Anantara Peace Haven resort in Tangalle, Sri Lanka’s southern tip. They…

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…

How to Get Six Pack Abs Without Going to the Gym

February 16, 2017 SrijitaABS:, Get, Going:, Gym, How, Pack, Six, The, to, Without

The summer season is around the corner and it is time to get into your short pants and t-shirts to flaunt your physique. That perfect V-shaped torso, chiseled muscles and toned body are desired by all yet achieved by very few. Burning enough calories and following a strict diet is one way to get into shape. Six-pack abdominal muscles are one of the most desirable fitness goals around the globe today. It’s a fitness statement like no other. What exactly is ‘Six-Pack’? Six-pack is a thin sheet of abdominal muscles;…