Creative Desk

Don’t Drift Away While Dating Find out what’s the buzz about chalant dating that discourages one to be a half-hearted dater and waste time in stretching the waiting period to respond to a hopeful. Instead, it persuades to be engaging, enthusiastic and caring in exploring love, assignations and relationships. By PRAMITA BOSE Be firm than flippant There’s no room for dawdling or beating around the bush here. Gesture language interpreters would insist on adhering to a direct approach and hitting the bull’s eye straight. “Make the first move and pop the question. Otherwise you may miss the bus for good,” they would instruct. “Best is to mingle mildly and never be meddlesome because there’s always a thin line. Expect reasonable responses with a dignified silence. The wisest stance is to show the right intent with very little attachment to the unpredictable outcome. Be curious but not a control freak trying to rein in another person’s feelings,” prescribes relationship counsellor Dr. ...

The Wholesome Seeded and Slimy Okra Discover the health benefits of all-season friendly dark green okra and find out why everybody is buying this Indian bhindi as a must-have kitchen staple. By PRAMITA BOSE Health food Okra is a simple, everyday veg staple with nutritional lavishness. Nutrients, namely vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and magnesium along with antioxidants help safeguard cells from oxidative stress. Thus, its fibre and nutrient profile can form a significant part of heart-healthy diet. Nutritious profile Per 100 gm of okra provides 3.2 gm fibre, 2 gm protein and 7 gm of carbohydrates. It also contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and zinc alongside vitamins featuring C, K, A and several B editions. Daily quota Okra can be eaten regularly if it suits an individual’s diet. Its fibre content, plentiful micronutrients and low calorie quality make it a useful vegetable for a wholesome meal. However, there is no specific directive to ...

Flaunt Facelets With Flair! Amp up your style quotient and grab eyeballs with facial jewellery. Discover why this trend is making waves from social media to the glitterati circles. By PRAMITA BOSE Viral vibe Slides of avant garde accoutrements on virtual media woo heavy traffic of curious gazers tracking unorthodox diktats. Influencers and stylistas alike are also harping on rare and revolutionary aesthetics. Trust millennials, Gen Zee and Gen Alpha to lap anything that defies stereotypical norms. They are always game to walk the uncharted path and toy with the seldom explored strand of thought. Here comes the futuristic jewellery corner of facelets or facial ornaments to pique the enthusiasts’ curiosity. Pick your pattern “Since it’s experimental, I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone but if you want to try something new, then please give it a shot. I also believe that not all trends are here to stay as many a time, style prompts come and go and this could be just one of those...

  Gain Goodness and Glow From Tomato! Despite the fluctuating prices of tomatoes in the vegetable market, they are touted as a staple superfood in worldwide kitchens to toss our daily meals. Powerpacked with the right doses of vitamins, potassium, folate, antioxidants, et al, tomatoes take good care of the heart, blood pressure, bone health, eyes, skin and the gut to name a few. By PRAMITA BOSE Botanically termed Solanum lycopersicum , t omato plants grow as yearly vines, sometimes even surviving in greenhouses for an extended period. The same is affected by frost though. Its fruits are consumed as a vegetable. The tomato descends from the nightshade family tree ( a large family of flowering plants ( Solanaceae ) that includes both common edible crops like tomatoes and potatoes, and highly toxic wild plants like the deadly nightshade) with co-members including tobacco, potato and chilli peppers. Nutrition powerhouse “Moreover, these vegetables are loaded with carotenoid...