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Valentine's Day Special (Poem)

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  Be Your Own Valentine…. Photo Credit: Pexels.com Let the moon up above your head brightly shine For a change, be your own Valentine Nay, you need not wait for any medieval knight in shining armour For you are no damsel in distress, You need no stroke of love or a feather-touch of caress To prove that you are absolutely fine For a change, be your own Valentine You are sensitive to your own desires, ambitions and priorities You are the master of your mind, you have a voice and know all the nitty-gritty To succeed in everything that you do from nine to nine For a change, be your own Valentine Let the cuckoo sing to you You need no lover to serenade you Or, better still, play an old classic melody A haunting baritone or a dulcet tone to mesmerise your ears It is music that you tune in to while you sit down to dine For a change, be your own Valentine Pamper yourself with your grandma’s kitchen packs as useful beauty hacks to achieve that glowy look ...
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Lifestyle Pick (Statement Ceilings and Walls)

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Welcome to a Dream Home With Unique Ceilings & Walls BY PRAMITA BOSE Archaic or avant-garde, arcane or blatant — both simple elegance and profound esotericism underpin current-day interior décor that stand out with statement ceilings and walls. There is an element of shock value, in-your-face honesty, a kind of staring-squarely-into-the-eye vibe, a stand-out-of-the-crowd quality and an attitude that nonchalantly spells out ‘I don’t care two hoots about anything’ ingrained in present-day creativity fashioned by maverick inventors, architects and designers who have the nerves to take risks and the conviction to translate their out-of-this-world dreams into reality. Stylish Ceilings “Statement ceilings are the order of the day for current-day interiors that unleash a different dimension and character to a room. Coffered, recessed, vaulted ceilings or those with a dome shape are the popular picks that resonate with the aficionados seeking sophistication,” opines interior designer...
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Festival File (Lohri)

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  Sport the Colours, Say Prayers & Savour the Flavours of Lohri The months spanning December to February ring in the winter festivities to bask in. The period also infallibly sustains faith at heart via the observance of grand religious ceremonies by a loyal congregation. The sacred bonfire, crispy popcorn, sesame seeds,  rewri  sweets, silky  tille ka   salwar  suits, syrupy brownish  gur , the burst of mirth and chatter around, the cold nip in the air, the quintessential carnival fervour — all announce the advent of the delightful harvest festival Lohri. By PRAMITA BOSE Green Gift From the Blue Planet Lohri’s significance lies in its wealth of abundant agricultural produce as it is during this phase that farmers and growers harvest winter or Rabi crops, especially sugarcane.   “This is a golden opportunity to propitiate the heavens and express our gratitude for their shower of presents in the form of a granary replenished with wheat,...
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Wellness Wows (Dry Brushing)

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    Dry Brushing: The Trending Grooming Routine   BY PRAMITA BOSE Dry brushing is a grooming culture that has a historical legacy. The hygienic routine helps purge the skin of dry, dead cells from its topmost layer by sweeping the body squeaky clean with a tolerably soft bristle brush. Support for Bodily Functions Some advocate abdominal dry brushing to arouse the nerves linked to digestion, thus spurring gut motility. While dry brushing can’t be a permanent solution to eliminate cellulite (fat deposition in thighs, stomach and hips making the skin look lumpy and dimpled), it can smoothen the skin for the moment by redistributing body fluids and bettering blood circulation to lend a firmer, toned exterior. Incidentally, dry brushing helps stimulate the nervous system and lend the skin with that lustrous radiance. “It stimulates the skin’s nerve endings, providing a rejuvenating sensation akin to gentle massages. The increased blood flow to the skin nourishes cel...
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