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Lighten and brighten 'em!
The skin on our elbows and knees is thicker and darker than the rest of the body. Sometimes, they can present a problem, especially during the cold and dry season, by becoming excessively dry, dark and...
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Toddlers & kidney stones
In the past few years, a dramatic increase in paediatric urolithiasis has been observed. This observation has been seen in adolescents without any known metabolic disturbances, but it could be due to...
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Tender jackfruit fare - Food Fix
Available throughout the year, tender jackfruit can be used to make a variety of dishes. First, scrape off the spines well, halve it lengthwise, cut and remove the reed in the middle. Cut the jackfruit...
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Fashion fix
Vintage lookFor those who love to sport accessories inspired by enduring vintage designs, polarised sunglass maker Maui Jim's latest product Coco Palms is offering a fresh and contemporary take on the...
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Patch of creativity
From denim getting a new look to pastel colours doing the rounds this season, there is a lot in store for fashion lovers. The latest trend spreading like wild fire is patterned patchwork attires. Be it...
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'Highlight your best features'
Every face in his chair inspires him to do try something different. "There's no question of monotony at work," says Sonic Sarwate, global senior artist, MAC Cosmetics. In an interaction with Deccan...
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'A lot of success requires self-confidence'
Raised by engineers working for the United States government, Radia Perlman developed a fondness for puzzles and problem solving from a young age. A high-level math and science student — she...
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Protection from abandonment
In an era of globalisation, movement of people between nations and consequently marriages between people who are domiciled in different countries is becoming increasingly prevalent. Transnational...
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Is your skin ready for the rains?
Monsoons are here and so is high humidity. A problem for many, such weather conditions can take a toll on many with oily or combination skin types. Rashes, eruptions, open pores and dull skin are some...
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More than just sushi
I had barely sat cross-legged on a tatami mat when Kenichi Takano of Japan National Tourism Organization folded his hands and muttered Itadakimasu. On the low table lay a traditional Japanese meal...
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For the bundle of joy
For a long time,the idea of using any method apart from natural means to get pregnant was considered socially unacceptable. Thankfully, now more and more couples, traditional and modern, are willing to...
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It's not the end
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative progressive disorder of the nervous system that causes mild to severe tremors in the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face. It also slows down the person's movement,...
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Of brittle bones...
Osteoporosis or the syndrome of brittle bones, as it is called, is a common ailment afflicting a large number of people. According to International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis causes more...
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Smells so good!
Known for its refreshing aroma, eucalyptus oil is one of the main traditional home remedies used extensively for its amazing medicinal properties. Used as a pharmaceutical, antiseptic, repellent and...
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Those who inspire little minds...
Some people come into our lives and quickly go.Some people move our souls to dance.They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.Some people make the sky more beautiful...
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Didn't see that coming?
The experience can be quite something. That sting of betrayal. It's never the enemy who causes it, always a friend, family member, colleague or partner. And you can only helplessly watch as your trust...
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In good times and bad
Everyone remembers playing around with their childhood buddies, drying each other's tears or standing up for someone when things go wrong. On the occasion of Friendship Day which falls onAugust 7,...
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Art beats for them
I discovered my son was autistic when he was one and half years old. We were in the US then, soon we relocated to India. The life of an autistic child's parents is full of challenges. Three years back,...
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'I am my worst critic'
It has been two years since Ileana D'Cruz was seen on the big screen but the actress is unfazed by it as she says she does not feel the need to do movies just to stay in the limelight.Ileana was last...
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Take the spice route
A casual meal on your mind?Head to 'Big Mummy' in Indiranagar. There is nothing fancy about this place. It's for those who want a quick meal and not feel like they've spent a lot of money for good...
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