Frequent flying can be harsh on your skin, eyes and lips, but with the right techniques you can overcome such issues, according to an expert.    Emirates' Image and Uniform Training Manager, Helen Roxburgh, asserted that the skin can get a bit dry in the aircraft so hydration sprays, drinking a lot of water, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol, can help maintain the moisture balance of skin, News reported.    Roxburgh insisted that eyes can also get dry and irritated due to the low humidity levels in the plane, and you should talk to your local chemist or doctor about eye products before you leave home.    For those who wear contact lenses, Roxburg

So your partner and you are health-conscious person but with a big sweet tooth? Then you must be wondering how to prepare a sweet dish which will be tasty yet won't ruin your diet, right?    In that case, we have a solution for you; try this nut cookie sandwich to satiate your sweet tooth. You can try this easy to make recipe when you have a movie plan at home or even when guests are over. This recipe, by Ms. Priya Kathpal, Nutritionist, Mumbai, is easy to make, healthy and will surely get you into a great mood     Ingredients for cookies   ½ cup almonds, walnuts and cashew nuts mix ½ cup flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds mix 4 tbsp coco

Most of us have gotten cuts or wounds at various stages in our lives. But, sometimes minor cuts and wounds can have an adverse effect on our health.    So, in order to get immediate relief, try these simple and effective home remedies to treat cuts and wounds. These tips are shared by Syeda Kiran Zahra Hussain, Certified Holistic Nutrition Therapist, SNHS , UK. Certified Health Coach, IIN, US.   Honey for cuts    If you just got a cut on your finger, apply some honey over it a disinfectant. Keep it for minutes, before covering it with any band aid.   Hive attacks   After a hike attack, try to relieve your pain with a cool shower by addin

About A Boy is a film about a guy who has not worked a single day. He gets royalty out of a song that his dad sang. But what is really cool about him is his apartment. Punit's apartment is inspired by that. Like the character in the film, Punit too, would like to be self-sufficient in life   "I wake up in the morning and go down to the second floor for breakfast to my parents' place (Punit stays on the 22nd floor) or the breakfast comes up. They have started teasing me that this is why I meet them. Then lunch comes up and for dinner, I usually go down."   "My kitchen is totally stocked with ingredients and everything required to cook, though it has ne

Here's how you can keep your blinds dirt free   Wooden blinds: Use a damp cloth or duster to wipe the slats from the centre outwards. Use a dusting brush that can go around all corners and clean properly.   Cleaning aluminium blinds: Aluminum blinds can be placed in a tub of warm soapy water. Splash some water gently from side to side and let it soak. Remove the blind and carefully wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Once you've hung the blinds, place a towel on the window seal to catch the drips.   Roller blinds: Most roller blind fabrics can be easily wiped clean with warm water and a soft hand wash detergent. So, it's the easiest way to clean them. &n

The key to a wholesome relationship lies in little things that guys need to keep in mind   Dealing with different kinds of people may be a challenge that many of us need to face every day in our lives. For a woman it is sometimes easy, because she thinks differently but for a man, most of the time it is not so. Most men are not really the kind who can deal with difficult people in the way women do.   There are many kinds of difficult people — some people are snooty, some weird, some criminal-minded, some pessimistic, some are just impossibly difficult. Dr Kanan Khatau Chikhal, clinical psychologist says that giving each of these people, their own space to exist in the

Do you find yourself staring inordinately into space or examining your finger nails, whenever you have some time off? Boredom can creep in uninformed in the middle of a busy day, or worse still, on a laidback weekend.    Lack of perspective, spontaneity are just some of the reasons why we feel bored, and that too, so frequently. And at the slightest provocation, we are ready with one-liners like "I am so bored" or "It's so boring". Experts say, it's best to realise that 'boredom' is a state of mind, and by giving in you are only making life more mundane.    Here are some tips to effectively ward off boredom and stay more active:

Various cosmetics and skin care products are widely available in stores and salons. With these products it is easier for women (and men) to achieve a healthy, smooth and beautiful skin. However, even though these products are effective, not all of these are safe.    Cosmetics are supposed to help women look beautiful, but these products are often so full of harmful synthetic chemicals that they could leave you with unsightly skin conditions. Yes, most makeup products and cosmetics are terribly harsh on your skin and numerous studies report that they are carcinogenic. Moreover, cosmetics and makeup can inhibit your skin from breathing and can harbour bacteria and help external i

They are...   Smoothes wrinkles: Take a still-warm bulb and run it over a wrinkled cloth. It will smooth out immediately.   Festive ornaments: Watching the wallet when it comes to buying festival buntings? Just paint the outside of bulbs with paint and glitter. Do zig-zag sparkles for Diwali and snow for Christmas and hang them around the house.   Innovative lamp: With some oil and a shoelace, turn the bulb into a little lamp.   As a flower vase: After removing the bottom part of the bulb, as well as the filaments, fill the bulb with water and flowers and run a string through it. Hang this on your wall or at your work desk area. These vases look adorable w

Distracted and forgetful? Here are simple ways to stay more alert and improve memory.   Learn to sing or play an instrument Music has long been associated with a host of benefits. And learning how to play an instrument or even singing is a challenging workout for your brain, giving it a much-needed boost. So, find out what interests you and pursue it.   Take a break Breaking your head to find a solution but failing abysmally? Step back, take a break and focus on something else. When you can't seem to figure out the right solution, it is a good idea to pry yourself away from your laptop and cell phone and step out for some fresh air.   Chew some gum Expert

Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain tells you what you can do.    A variety of creams, lotions and oils are available for the body. A lemon-turmeric cream has been helpful in treating dark patches on the body, like the inner thighs, elbows and knees. It helps to soften the skin and also lightens skin colour over a period of time. You would also need a loofah or a rough towel to give the skin a rub, after applying oils or soap. This helps to smoothen rough skin and also improves blood circulation to the skin surface.    For thighs Before your bath, apply oil on the area and massage it into the skin. This helps to soften the skin. Sesame seed (til) oil, olive oil or even

Make your trip a memorable one with these quick packing tips.   It's that time of the year again when couples say 'I do' and family and friends join them in their celebrations. The wedding season brings with itself love, laughter, dance, delicious food, gorgeous clothes and a lot more. With the latest fad being destination weddings, we present travel tips for guests attending destination weddings.   1. Follow the itinerary - One of the best things about destination weddings is togetherness. Hosts usually draw up an itinerary for guests to enjoy group activities such as games by the hotel poolside, brunches, etc. It is best to follow the itinerary and enjoy quali

Tara Sharma tells us why she loves modular kitchens.    Modular kitchens are not just sleek, but also very practical, feels actress and TV show host Tara Sharma. "Our kitchen at home is, in a way, a mix of both a regular kitchen and a modular one. I like to place things my way often. So, in our home we have a mix of both — part modular, part our arrangement." Kitchen decor for her is, "Practical and hopefully cool!" She has appliances in her kitchen that are mainly silver and black. "There are little sunflower tiles and pictures to make the area cheerful and a refrigerator door full of magnets from our travels," says Tara. There is a brig

When you look at your reflection, are you noticing everything?   Your face can reveal a lot about your health because your body is constantly sending out signals — but are you alert enough? Ancient Chinese beliefs say that your face can tell you about the health of your inner organs. Here are some signs to look out for...   Acne on the forehead Your forehead is linked to the digestive system and the space between the brows is connected to your liver. When you eat too many foods that are rich and oily, or go an alcohol binging spree, it can result in a breakout in these areas on your face. If you get acne regularly here, improve your eating habits. Eat a nourishing d

Do your accessories make you happy or are they there because you have had them forever? Go through every single thing you consider an accessory and decide why you have it.    If it accents the colours in the room, if it has fond memories connected with it, if it works with your room, then keep it. If it does nothing for the room and is not an emotional attachment, get rid of it! There are so many new things out there which will add punch to your rooms, that changing accessories may be all you need to update your look.   New, updated picture frames for your favourite photos, fresh flowers for those tired arrangements, new lampshades, new candles; chenille throws to repl

Every boy and girl openly or secretly wishes for that elusive firm and flat stomach. Borne from popular myth and beliefs, stomach crunches are deemed the best exercise for flat stomachs.   But how true is this claim? Rather, have crunches ever helped anyone get the perfect abs? We think not. Every exercise has to be separated from fact and fiction. Today, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Arnav Sarkar takes a look at myths about abs and discloses the hard core facts.   The claim: Crunches and situps are the best exercises for ab training and that's all you need. Situps and crunches are two exercises that will surely hit your abs, but not the best. Exercises like dumbel

A girl must be equipped with the right tools in her vanity kit at all times. Here's a ready reckoner   Whether you are a novice or a seasoned makeup user, there are certain beauty tools that your beauty arsenal is incomplete without. These are accessories that are not just handy, but are also absolutely necessary for basic grooming. Although you could add or remove some from the list, these tried and tested must-haves should feature in every girl's kit.   Q-tips Cotton swabs or Q-tips are your lifesavers, your BFFs in any and every emergency. It's best used to correct mistakes (like when you can't get the tip of your wing-tipped liner to tilt at just the r

Feeling saggyskinned and tired within? Here are seven surprising tricks to keep your skin at the pink of its health   You may have heard how shunning the sun does wonders for your skin or how stress releases hormones that worsen acne, eczema and other skin conditions. But a round up of the latest research around the world tells you new ways to keep your skin radiant. Here are seven easyto-follow ways of retaining the shine on your face:   Revive your face When your face feels dull and exhausted, rejuvenate it and brighten your face with this simple skin patting technique using the soft pads of your fingertips. As your eyes are likely to develop eye-bags due to fluid reten

Anticipating pleasant weather, we begin our mental list of outdoor projects: paint the porch, prepare the flowerbeds and perhaps build a patio or sit out.    A new patio, a freshly painted porch or the addition of a sunroom can be exciting projects. However, once the construction is completed, the new project of furnishing it begins. After the monsoon you may need to repair some things as well. How do you go about the task of making this area of your home functional, comfortable and inviting?    First of all, these areas need to be treated as a room. Porches, screened porches, decks and patios are outdoor rooms. Sunrooms help us to bring the outdoors into our home

The simple, stark colour in your home throws up a canvas of decorating possibilities, say interior experts to Ismat Tahseen   If you have just moved into a home that's completely white, you have just got yourself a spacious oasis as a monochromatic palette opens up to several design possibilities. While it's fun to try and bring in your own style and theme to the home, here are a few suggestions to choose from...   1. Minimal furniture look 'Don't clutter it too much, just because it's a plain colour' is the mantra. Says interiors specialist Mohit Nishar, "Depending on the size of the living room, you have a single sofa with maybe a few poofs.