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Andhra Pradesh Government Aims to Make State Mosquito-Free in 2 years

September 29, 2016 Srijita2, Aims, Andhra, Government, In, Make, Mosquito-Free, Pradesh, State, to, Years

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said his government would work to make the state “100 per cent mosquito-free” in the next two years. “It is possible. We have recently launched a war on mosquitoes. We have to work on this daily and in two years make AP mosquito-free,” the Chief Minister said, inaugurating the two-day conference of District Collectors here today. Sri Lanka has achieved the distinction of being a mosquito-free nation and the World Health Organisation has also declared it so, he pointed out. Andhra Pradesh…

Going Green: How to Make Your Plate Sustainable

September 25, 2016 SrijitaGoing:, Green, How, Make, Plate, Sustainable, to, Your

There are a lot of reasons why we eat, only one of which is hunger. We eat for pleasure, flavor, we break bread with friends and family, we eat for comfort as well as nutrition and health. But lately, there’s been a new reason we eat what we eat. A lot of people are “going green” with their menus, buying food that is sustainable, local or organic. People who are “eating greener” include those who grow their own food and compost all their waste, to those who simply take a…

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…

Bloating – does what you eat make it worse?

September 1, 2016 SrijitaBloating, Does, Eat, It, Make, What, worse, You

That full, uncomfortable and cramped feeling that makes you covertly unbutton your jeans at a dinner, or spend the whole day dreaming about getting home, just to put your pyjama pants on – ring a bell? That’s bloating. For many women, bloating is a part of day-to-day life. Many of us continue with our normal lifestyle and diet, and accept the bloating as normal, or at least unavoidable. We take over-the-counter remedies like antacids and natural anti-bloat remedies, but more often than not, what we are eating is the reason…

Here’s How to Resist Cravings and Make Healthy Choices

August 27, 2016 Srijitaand, Choices, cravings, Healthy, Here's, How, Make, Resist, to

Weight-loss does not completely depend how many hours you spend at the gym or how grueling your fitness regime is. The result of a workout is compromised when not paired with the correct lifestyle and a balanced diet. Not only do we need to be watchful of what we eat but must also resist temptations, for it is a vicious thing. If you’ve been wondering why those everyday runs are not yielding enough results, screen your diet. If your meticulously charted meals are filled-in with a bite of cake here or a few sips…

Swapping just one sugary drink with water may make you slim

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDrink, Just, Make, May, One, Slim:, Sugary, Swapping, Water, With, You

Swapping just one sugary drink with water may make you slim (Getty Images) Replacing one little calorie-laden sugary soda with water may significantly help reduce body weight as well as improve overall health, says a study. The findings showed that consuming additional calories from sugary beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee can increase risk of weight gain and obesity, as well as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Regardless of how many servings of sugar-sweetened beverages you consume, replacing even just one serving can be of benefit,” said…