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Wellness Wows (Hair Oiling)

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Hair Oiling Promotes Healthy Hair and Calm Nerves Regular hair and scalp massage with nourishing oils tightens roots, accentuates shine and drives hair growth while also offering a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation. From a domestic beauty regime to a luxurious self-care indulgence endorsed by celebrities, influencers and wellness enthusiasts across the globe via high-end premium brands, the ritual of hair oiling has evolved into a timeless, modern and elegant grooming trend. Experts weigh in. Photo Credit: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE Everlasting Beauty In fact, the old-school concept of beauty stems from the lovely look of oil-soaked tresses flaunted by the erstwhile divas, who would court compliments for their crowning glory from their besotted admirers or marvel at their self-image in the mirror. Right from the familiar practice of mothers applying the oil on their children’s scalps to grandmas dishing out a hair oil pack from her secret kitty to today’s fashionistas sporting ...
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Health Watch (Ovarian Cancer)

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Ovarian Cancer — Beware of This Silent Killer! Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries — the female reproductive glands that churn out eggs and hormones — and is a potential threat to the fallopian tubes and peritoneum of a female human body. Reputed oncologists Dr. Sai Lakshmi Daayana and Dr. Ajay Chanakya Vallabhaneni lend an insight into this critical disease and instruct postmenopausal women to be on the ball. Photo Credit: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE Scarce in Prepubescent Girls It is important to note that though rare but even girls before attaining their puberty or adolescence could be affected by ovarian cancer. “ In prepubertal girls, this is extremely unusual but possible,” echoes Dr. Ajay Chanakya Vallabhaneni, ace Hyderabad-based surgical oncologist and robotic surgeon. “ Even though the frequency is very less yet ovarian cancer can occur to young girls, particularly in the form of germ cell tumors,” avers Dr. Sai Lakshmi Daayana, gynaecological oncologist of Apollo Hos...
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FoodVerse (Sesame)

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  Superfood Sesame Photo Credit: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE Sesame seeds are nutrient-rich in content and highly gainful for overall human health. The benefits of sesame seeds in winter are abundant. Nutritionist and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle, Dr. Rohini Patil says: “ More people take ill due to flu with the advent of winters. Since sesame is chock-full with zinc, copper, iron and other vitamins, it can help one build a stronger immune system to fight infections and viruses, thus lowering chances of catching cold and cough or fever.” Additionally, sesame seeds contain essential minerals, the most important being magnesium. Sesame seed oil, when consumed naturally, helps relieve pressure on blood vessels, eventually lowering blood pressure. For healthy skin and hair, sesame seeds are highly recommended for consumption as they are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. This apart, sesame supports the health of hair follicles, which facilitates growth and repair of damaged hair. Radhi...
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Literary Pursuit (Short Story)

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Heartstrings Photo Courtesy: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE The invocation was on. And a slight nip in the heavy dewy air was slowly melting into a warm sunshine that brightened the sky to beckon a hectic day ahead. Rows of high-school pupils alongside the school choir with hymn books in hands continued to sing along to the melodic tunes, played on the piano keys by the music teacher Mr. Boris McKenzie. Someone had rightly said...the Gospel music has its own rejuvenating magical allure to cast a spell around. It’s spiritual and embalming, and even acts as an elixir to a certain degree. Often it’s administered to soothe the distressed hearts with undercurrents of devotional sedatives injected inside. Post the early morning prayer at the assembly hall, the bell rang for the first period to commence. The time table read Library. Surely, it’s Monday — the first working weekday after a relaxed and fun-filled weekend. So, naturally, the vacant minds needed to be reloaded with reams of enrichi...
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