V Chopra

Lipstick Lore

Choose the right colour With so many lipstick shades available at every departmental and cosmetic store, it can be hard to decide which one to pick up. Just because you like a particular shade, does not mean it will suit you. So how do you find out which ... Read >

Symbolism of Ganesh

Vakratund mahaakaay suryakoti samprabhaNirvign kuru me dev sarvakaareyeshu sarvada Traditionally, any shubh karya (auspicious work or activity) in Hinduism is begun with an invocation to Lord Ganesh. This ritualistic practice is an indicator of the fact ... Read >

Dandruff- Causes and Treatment

Plagued by dandruff? Cheesed off by those dry white flakes that just keep dropping off your head providing you with your own mini snowfall in the midst of a sultry Indian summer? You are not alone. In fact, research suggests that more people have dandruff... Read >

How to prevent acne?

What is acne?Acne consists of those terrible, red, swollen, pus-filled pimples which are the every woman's worst nightmare. The most common form of acne is known as acne vulgaris, usually found on women with oily skin. Acne occurs most often during pubert... Read >

Migraine Headaches: Miseries and Myths

The world swims before you, literally, as you see flashes of light and funny patterns dancing before your eyes. Suddenly you find yourself helpless. You can barely see. As the nausea starts to hit, you break into a cold sweat. As if that's not bad enough,... Read >

Parent's Guide for Social Networking Sites

Orkut, Friendster, Hi5, Facebook, and MySpace do these names sound familiar to you? These are examples of social networking sites. Such sites allow people to make new friends, send messages, share photos, etc. In recent times, these sites have become very... Read >

Quick Herbal Tips for Beautiful and Glowing Skin

Skin Cleanser:Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser good unboiled milk. All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Another fine cle... Read >

Top 5 Risks of Body Piercing

Body piercing may sound like a new-age art but the truth is that we have been practicing it for centuries. Have you ever realised that even your earring hole is a form of body piercing? It is the most common form of body piercing practised. In India, wome... Read >

What is the best time to conceive

The ovulation period roughly lasts for 24-48 hours during a cycle. Sperms, on the other hand, live for around 3 to 5 days, and sometimes even longer. Therefore, there is only a very short time each month when you are most likely to conceive. It may take u... Read >

Do you leave your child in the care of a maid?

Maids and More When you leave your child in the care of a maid, you need to realize that all your parenting ideals are essentially sent for a toss. All parents want the best for their child, and they often take pains reading parenting books or going ... Read >

Do you want to smell good?

BODY ODOURHave you noticed people holding their breaths or rubbing their noses in your presence? Do they then shy away from you? Read on.Everybody perspires, some more than others. However, with so many options in the market, there is just no reason for y... Read >

How to thread at home?

STEP-BY-STEP: THREADING One of the best methods of upperlip hair removal is threading. Threading removes the tiniest and finest hair right from the root. Here's how you can thread at home. Getting rid of hair on the upperlip is extremely annoying. If yo... Read >

The Eclipse

Viewing a solar eclipse, total or partial, is no doubt an exciting event. Most children study eclipses, and seeing one will definitely help them understand and appreciate the topic a lot more. You don't have to book tickets to Libya in enthusiasm, but if ... Read >

Alleppey - Popular Backwater Tourist Destinations of Kerala

AlleppeyAlappuzha or Alleppey is one of the popular backwater tourist destinations of Kerala. More often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', Alleppey is a place of immense natural beauty.Tourist attractions in AlleppeyAlleppey is a pivotal point, if ... Read >