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Social Shift (FOBI)

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FOBI Mania! Move over FOMO and welcome FOBI by flipping the same coin. Learn the quirks, preferences, choices and dislikes on this opposite end to read the mind of a person unwilling to socialise. From the anxiety to ‘miss out’ everything that is immensely important and unmistakably interesting to nonchalantly rowing the boat of obliviousness and obscurity — the repulsion for being included in the mainstream social epicentres is here to stay. By PRAMITA BOSE Swimming at Sea of Information Some people are getting disenchanted with information explosion and media boom and are switching off their smartphones or putting the same on silent mode to declutter and detox from digital onslaughts. “Our brains are not designed to devour a constant streaming of fragmented stats and facts. It results in mental ennui, difficulty in retention and decision paralysis. Additionally, we don’t know how to sift a factual piece of info from the fake and forged material in this whirlwind of data discha...
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Style Check (Midriff Fashion)

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  Wrapped in Hotness and Attitude! Stay one level up with midriff fashion tips this season, failing which you might tread the precarious line of disobeying the accepted norms of cultural etiquette. Midriff fashion is more than just putting a bold foot forward. It is about free spiritedness as well. By PRAMITA BOSE Being oomphy is no cakewalk as one has to tread the fine line between sensuality and vulgarity. It can go south if not pulled off in the right perspective. Success comes with gravity, dignity, responsibility and a keen fashion sense. Not Just a Hot Pursuit! Apparently, midriff fashion might come across as a ‘hot and sensuous affair’ but there’s more to the story, affirms the experts. “Absolutely! You got to think bigger and beyond a hot bod. Today, it’s all about balance and self-assurance. When designed thoughtfully, midriff silhouettes exude elegance and empowerment, concentrating majorly on proportion and movement rather than revealing the skin,” claims design...
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Wellness Wows (Tofu)

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Power Your Menu With Indulgence of Tofu   By PRAMITA BOSE Tofu is   a pallid white supple block of mashed soyabeans. It’s a prominent ingredient in modern-day Asian and vegetarian dishes. Tofu is high in protein with a subtle taste and is derived from the seed of the soya plant. Bone Booster Can tofu reinforce sturdy bone health and mitigate osteoporosis risks? Tofu, particularly the calcium-set varieties, is abundant in calcium and magnesium , both essential for maintaining bone density. Consistent consumption upkeeps strong bones and helps lessen the perils of osteoporosis progression , especially in ageing population. “On the flip side, bone health is not built on calcium alone,” stresses functional nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO and founder of iThrive, a Pune-based health and wellness platform . “It is true that tofu is often calcium-fortified, which can further contribute modestly to the ingestion of calcium,” she echoes. Yet at the same time, “solid bones ...
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Travel Talk (Phenomena Tourism)

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  Phenomena Tourism Craze   By PRAMITA BOSE A clear azure sky, turquoise oceanic waves along the coastline, silken rivers, stocky mountains, fiery volcanic eruption spewing out red hot lava, fountaining geysers (hot springs), cascading frothy waterfalls, grassy green carpets, powdery snow, frosted lakes and ponds, baby pink cherry blossoms, glazy golden sun, muted creamish moon, dark brown forests, penguin parade, ballet of swans and cranes, highest tides of the world, black sand beaches, scintillating wildfires emitting orange-yellow sparks, a meteor shower (shooting stars and comets: Halley's Comet ) , lunar and solar eclipses, grassy knolls, rolling hills — all form the canvases of your wanderlust painted by the hand of God and nestled by Mother Nature. The gallery above should produce a collector’ item to be posted online — dappled with a mixed bag of images, colours, scents and stories imported from the diverse tourist destinations you set your sights and foot on. ...
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