A sweeter alternative!

Have you got a sweet tooth? Does the sight of ice creams and smoothies melt your heart? And you want extra sugar in your tea or coffee? So here comes the time to gorge on a spoonful of honey. Relax, you won’t gain weight, instead you will lose it. Yes, I’m not high!

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With winters round the corner, we tend to eat more than required and therefore many of us gain unnecessary weight. We tend to regret that when the summers arrive and then it is difficult to accommodate a diet plan in our busy schedule.

Dabur introduces the Honey Diet to make weight management an easier task. Honey is perhaps the best sugar substitute available. Crash diets often result is weakness as this diet lack in nutrition while Honey Diet has no such deficiency. In addition, it has several health benefits that we tend to overlook. Here’s a list of few of them:     

      
1)      Keeps a check on the weight: This is perhaps the most crucial benefit. We all want to stay healthy and fit and when we can achieve it by including Dabur Honey in our diet plan than we have all the more reasons to smile. A Spoon of honey taken with warm water in the morning is traditionally known to be highly useful in weight management. You can also add a dash of lemon to it for faster results. 

       

2)      Is a great sugar substitute: As mentioned above, honey is a healthier substitute to sugar. Sugar is more fattening and also is less sweet than honey. Honey on the other hand, is more beneficial as it retains the nutrients.

3)      Indispensable source of energy: Unlike crash diets that result in a lot of weakness, honey is widely known as a good source of energy. It has nutrients that lack in sugar. Also, it has natural sweetness and the carbohydrates present in honey are easier to digest.

4)      Helps in digestion: Many of us, often suffer from indigestion. But here, honey comes to the rescue. You can add honey to your regular diet to aid in digestion. You will never have trouble digesting food after that. 

5)      Cures in cough and cold: Honey is a cure for almost everything. It helps in not only indigestion, but aides in curing cough, cold, and throat irritation. It is a solution that every household should implement. 

6)      Retains the skin glow: Want a natural looking skin? Try honey for it is highly useful in retaining the natural glow of your skin. It has moisturizing and nourishing properties that are beneficial for the skin.

Dabur Honey is determined to make your life sweeter by introducing several recipes by famous Chef Vikas Khanna on their website. You can try these and satisfy your appetite while burning fat and retaining a younger looking skin.

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Jeevan Ki Aapadhapi Mei - Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

जीवन की आपाधापी में कब वक़्त मिला
कुछ देर कहीं पर बैठ कभी यह सोच सकूँ
जो किया, कहा, माना उसमें क्या बुरा भला।

जिस दिन मेरी चेतना जगी मैंने देखा
मैं खड़ा हुआ हूँ इस दुनिया के मेले में,
हर एक यहाँ पर एक भुलाने में भूला
हर एक लगा है अपनी अपनी दे-ले में
कुछ देर रहा हक्का-बक्का, भौचक्का-सा,
आ गया कहाँ, क्या करूँ यहाँ, जाऊँ किस जा?
फिर एक तरफ से आया ही तो धक्का-सा
मैंने भी बहना शुरू किया उस रेले में,
क्या बाहर की ठेला-पेली ही कुछ कम थी,
जो भीतर भी भावों का ऊहापोह मचा,
जो किया, उसी को करने की मजबूरी थी,
जो कहा, वही मन के अंदर से उबल चला,
जीवन की आपाधापी में कब वक़्त मिला
कुछ देर कहीं पर बैठ कभी यह सोच सकूँ
जो किया, कहा, माना उसमें क्या बुरा भला।

मेला जितना भड़कीला रंग-रंगीला था,
मानस के अन्दर उतनी ही कमज़ोरी थी,
जितना ज़्यादा संचित करने की ख़्वाहिश थी,
उतनी ही छोटी अपने कर की झोरी थी,
जितनी ही बिरमे रहने की थी अभिलाषा,
उतना ही रेले तेज ढकेले जाते थे,
क्रय-विक्रय तो ठण्ढे दिल से हो सकता है,
यह तो भागा-भागी की छीना-छोरी थी;
अब मुझसे पूछा जाता है क्या बतलाऊँ
क्या मान अकिंचन बिखराता पथ पर आया,
वह कौन रतन अनमोल मिला ऐसा मुझको,
जिस पर अपना मन प्राण निछावर कर आया,
यह थी तकदीरी बात मुझे गुण दोष न दो
जिसको समझा था सोना, वह मिट्टी निकली,
जिसको समझा था आँसू, वह मोती निकला।
जीवन की आपाधापी में कब वक़्त मिला
कुछ देर कहीं पर बैठ कभी यह सोच सकूँ
जो किया, कहा, माना उसमें क्या बुरा भला।

मैं कितना ही भूलूँ, भटकूँ या भरमाऊँ,
है एक कहीं मंज़िल जो मुझे बुलाती है,
कितने ही मेरे पाँव पड़े ऊँचे-नीचे,
प्रतिपल वह मेरे पास चली ही आती है,
मुझ पर विधि का आभार बहुत-सी बातों का।
पर मैं कृतज्ञ उसका इस पर सबसे ज़्यादा –
नभ ओले बरसाए, धरती शोले उगले,
अनवरत समय की चक्की चलती जाती है,
मैं जहाँ खड़ा था कल उस थल पर आज नहीं,
कल इसी जगह पर पाना मुझको मुश्किल है,
ले मापदंड जिसको परिवर्तित कर देतीं
केवल छूकर ही देश-काल की सीमाएँ
जग दे मुझपर फैसला उसे जैसा भाए
लेकिन मैं तो बेरोक सफ़र में जीवन के
इस एक और पहलू से होकर निकल चला।
जीवन की आपाधापी में कब वक़्त मिला
कुछ देर कहीं पर बैठ कभी यह सोच सकूँ
जो किया, कहा, माना उसमें क्या बुरा भला।

This summer #ComeCloser to Radiant Skin

Hi my lovelies,

Summer is a tedious time for skin. The skin gets tanned easily and is exposed to more harm. With the fast pace of life in today's world, it is almost impossible to stop and care for your skin but isn't it the key to our first impression?

Ayurveda has come to your rescue here. It has various benefits in comparison to the cosmetics available for facial cleansing regimes in markets. These cosmetics instead cause more harm than cure the skin. Ayurveda, on the other hand, has introduced a product called VICCO Turmeric Cream which isn't like the other cosmetics. An Ayurveda facial care regime improves the texture and health of skin as opposed to a harmful cosmetic products that are readily available in the markets.

The VICCO Turmeric Cream contains natural skin care ingredients which nurture the skin well and don’t let the glow fade away. Its Ayurvedic formula combined with the microbicide properties of turmeric prevents oily skin, fights pimples and clears blackheads. Regular use can lighten the acne marks too. These are the major problems that the skin faces during the summer heat.

HOW CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN EASILY?

So you are too busy? And still stressed about the skin? And you don’t know what should you do or you want to save those parlor sessions? All you need to do is follow some simple steps and you are done for the day.

1) ALWAYS wash your face with an oil-free face wash (esp. if you have an oily skin).

2) Do not head out without a sun screen lotion applied on your face (SPF 30+). It acts as a protective layer against the harmful sun rays.

3) Don’t forget to apply and carry VICCO Turmeric Cream in your bag. It will take care of the skin moisturizing which is highly essential. Also, it contains turmeric which is highly recommended for a beautiful skin.

4) Once a week, do scrub your skin with an apricot scrubber. It will take off the dead skin and will let your skin breath properly.

5) Exfoliate regularly (once or twice a week should be sufficient). It must be effective yet gentle and respectful. Choose a pH-neutral exfoliation product, which is perfect for smoothing and purifying the skin while respecting its natural balance.

I personally use green tea leaves mixed with rice flour and honey to exfoliate. It is simple and leaves the skin smoother than ever. It also gives a nice glow to your skin, removing the dullness.

6) Don’t sleep with make-up on, like never. It will hamper your skin as it doesn’t let the skin breathe properly.

7) Avoid hands on face. Use tissue. Our hands grab dust from our surrounding and unknowingly, that dust is transferred to the skin when we keep touching it.

8) Keep your skin hydrated by not only sprinkling water from time to time, but also drinking enough water.

Happy Summers!

Good News for Cricket Freaks!

Cricket is perhaps one of those few things that connect all Indians irrespective of caste and class barriers. Cricket is therefore, a force like no other in our country. The denizens of this country love to go overboard when it comes to cricket. They take it as a reason to skip work, postpone family get-together, bunk their tuition, and sometimes even go to an extent of cancelling a date.

So, are you one of those who is glued to the TV set on the day of a cricket match? Does the sound of cricket cheers you up? Can you leave everything behind for the love of the game? Do you curse the browser speed when you are unable to check live scores? Then, yes, my friend, you are the ‘Cricket Buff’ and here’s a good news for you. UC Browser is in the market to be your all-time companion in seconds.

You keep on cancelling things for the match, don’t you? But the after effects can cause serious troubles at times. For instance, missing a date because of a game of cricket will ensure a breakup in most cases. To avoid this, now with UC Browser you can watch cricket anywhere, anytime. The browser offers a very fast speed and has some really engaging features. Also, you can access this browse easily on PC as well as your smartphones and tablets. It can be downloaded on android, iphone, symbian, java, windows phone, etc.

With its UC Cricket tool, you can stay connected to the game while still enjoying other activities. Isn’t it cool? This means having fun along with fulfilling duties. Can you even ask for more?

Surfing won’t be a pain anymore as the browsing speed offered by UC Browser is great. It’s faster, easier to use with seamless transitions. You can surf anything and everything on this browser. It can be easily downloaded from here and used when required. Also, with its popular featured tool - UC Cricket, you can now have everything about cricket in one place. The tool is an exclusive space dedicated for every cricket fan, connecting them to the match wherever they are.

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UC Browser provide the best cricket service in India including ‘Live Scores’ and ‘Latest News’.

Want to check the score? No need to Google anymore! Yes, you heard it right. Forget Google, there’s something better and it is called UC Browser.

Using it is very simple too. All you have to do is open UC Browser, and you see a home-screen, where you can easily find “UC Cricket” with a blue icon. Click there and unleash your cricket mania. It has some great features which include live scores with auto update, fixture and result, latest news, and videos.

How To Choose That Perfect Dress For Your Birthday!

Hi my lovelies,

So today we are going to talk about that perfect dress you have been searching for your birthday or similar occasions. Being a girl, you ought to indulge in the process of shopping but with rising mercury levels, you can’t afford to roam around mindlessly from shop to shop. Need of the hour is to make this shopping experience hassle free and at the same time, look your best on your day!

Shopping smartly should be your key. You should also keep the following tips in mind while looking for your special dress. You can treat it as your check list:

1)      Know your Body: While shopping for a dress, you must be aware of your flaws. For instance, if your arms are dull (or tanned) and you aren't feeling too confident about them, try to look for an outfit that has transparent sleeves for a somber effect. Also, if you have bulky thighs, you can consider avoiding tight jeans, instead go for a long dress or pair your jeans with a long top. Try getting darker shades to look slimmer.

2)      Remember, you are going to be the center of attraction: It’s your day. Whatever you wear should reflect ‘you’ and your personality. Don’t try to imitate someone by buying the wrong dress that is just not made for you. Know your flaws, it will make it easier for you to downplay them. Know yourself and try to dress accordingly. That doesn't mean you need to play safe, don’t hesitate to experiment a bit. Perhaps, you can try new trends.

3)      Be comfortable: Your comfort should not be compromised with in any case. Even after wearing a designer piece if you are dicey about it, it will immediately show on your face and the whole effect will be lost in seconds. Comfort, therefore should be your priority. Go for a one piece only if you are confident enough to carry it well. Your dress should not look forced.

4)      Don’t forget to accessorize: Accessories are a must but don’t overdo them. You might be willing to try the long tussle earrings or the feather earrings that have been trending for a while but make sure they suit your outfit and your face-cut. You can try adding a watch to accentuate the look. Don’t wear too many jewels, for one, they add to discomfort and two, they will make you look gaudy and the attention will be dispersed. Also, choose the right bag to carry along.

5)      Buy the right size: Don’t make the mistake of buying one size smaller to your actual size. That won’t ever make you look slimmer, instead it will highlight your fat areas. Always buy the best fit for your body. Also, buy according to your body type. Not every dress will look good on you. For instance, jumpsuits look good but only on tall and slim bodies.

6)      Pair with right Footwear: As important as the dress is, the footwear can change the entire look. You can never wear sports shoes with a gown or you will be the next rage in the ‘fashion faux pas’ columns. If you are not too comfortable in pencil heels, try wedge heels. They look good and offer a better support.

To avoid the summer heat, you may want to try the online shopping. They have large variety with proper information and reasonable prices too. But if you don’t have much time then it’s best to avoid this option. Happy shopping, girls! Be beautiful… Bling on… always and forever!

Love,

Ila Garg

Welcome to the Gemini Space!

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You say I'm "complicated", I say I'm "unpredictable, but in a fun way"!

1. Having people think you're two-faced because that's the one astrology thing everyone knows about Geminis. Just because your sign is represented by a photo of twins doesn't mean you're literally two different people; it just means you have a few different sides, like, oh, I don't know, all people.

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2. Having to explain to people that "Oh, the fact that I'm being sarcastic with you actually means that I like you a lot." And not understanding how that's not clear. What were you supposed to do to show someone you like them? Just be pleasant all the time? Yeah, OK.

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3. When you realize you were flirting with someone without even realizing it because you truly just like talking to people. Geminis get a bad rap for flirting with everyone but you legitimately just like talking to people all the time. Plus, there's no way you could possibly be truly into every single person you talk to. Whose heart has that much space?

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4. Not knowing how to tell someone you need them to leave you alone for a few days/possibly forever. If your friends or crush don't go away for a legitimate period of time, how are you ever going to have time to miss them and then text them incessantly because they went away like you asked them to?

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5. Having a new idea that is perfect, definitely perfect... until the next idea you have five seconds later.

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6. Being totally turned on by how crazy-smart someone is even though they look like a squirrel had a baby with a snail. Whatever, man. His brain is full of hot thoughts and knowledge about all the things. You're into it.

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7. Being an emotional roller-coaster is a full-time, 365-days-a-year thing. Being a Gemini is like having period hormones every second of the day. It's a wild ride and requires consistent chocolate consumption.

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8. You are like a mountain of concrete wrapped around a golden heart full of feelings. Sure, trying to get close to you is like climbing the Mount Everest of people, but when they get to the top of knowing you, you can take unlimited selfies. Did that comparison work? Oh well, it's still true.

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9. Give us a cheesy line and we will give you the most intense "fuck off" look you've ever seen in your life. It will literally move you into another room by force alone. It's basically a superhero move.

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10. Having everyone be terrified of you because you are bold and fearless and intense. But what they don't know is you're also the sweetest puppy in the whole store; it's just that you're covered in a collar with a lot of spikes on it but that is for protection and also style!

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11. You can't walk five blocks without learning the back-stories of every single person you just walked by. Hanging out with you is basically watching you walk around town pointing to every stranger on the street and saying, "So that guy works in sales but he wants to be a baker part time and she works as a marketing executive who loves The Bachelor more than anyone I've ever met."

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12. Having to tell people that the only reason your room is messy is because you pick stuff up and intend to put it away somewhere but then give up on that and never put it away ever because you just thought about how you should probably book a ski trip soon.

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13. More than any other sign, you can totally be bought. If someone buys you an impressive amount of leather goods, you will fairly easily forget that they almost ran over your cat on your birthday because you love getting a lot of things.

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14. Partying is a class you majored in, got straight as in, and now you teach it on the regular. No one goes out without asking you what The Plan is because you definitely do have a plan and there are blueprints drawn up for that plan and it involves a series of props, costumes, and accessories that you have to order in advance.

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15. The fact that you have so many sides means you're impossible for people not to like. There's something for everyone here, like a combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in the form of a person. Who doesn't want to chill with that?

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Dealing with emotions :)

Continuing from where I left in my last post, dealing with emotions is a time-taking process. After a heart-break, one must focus on controlling the outburst as it may do more harm than good. Now, first of all you need to relax and calm yourself. You have a whole life ahead of you, and one loose brick can’t make you fall. Ponder on something else, distract yourself. Force yourself to stop being nostalgic, busy yourself in work. Join some classes, if needed. Find someone to talk to, someone who will not judge you and just listen to what you have to say.

Don’t let negative emotions take the better of you. Planning a revenge or returning the pain can never make you feel better, it will add to the guilt. Let it go, improvise yourself. Use this time to hone a skill that you’ve been wanting to. Why bother about someone else, when you can make yourself a little awesome instead? Don’t be aloof, make new friends, dress up, dance a little - life can be better if we want it to be. Smile a lot, learn to love yourself. Be a keen observer. Look around. There’s a lot of worse going on around you. You are not the only one who is facing it!

And woah! You did it. You just made yourself feel better. But yes, you can never do it all alone. Surround yourself with people who love you unconditionally. And see the miracle happen! Give yourself a pat on your success!

Relationships can go through certain turbulent times, we all know that. For happy endings, one must be ready to go through ups and downs. As discussed previously, dealing with heart-breaks and resultant emotions may require a positive outlook towards life. If you are strong-minded, you can come out of the grief sooner. The key is empowering yourself enough to not let anybody else have the power to hurt you. Be committed in the relationship but don’t forget to give space to each other. Even if all this doesn’t help to hold on the relationship tight, be prepared to let it go.

You will have better opportunities waiting at the next door. Don’t compromise with your values for the sake of relationship. True love will never put you in such a situation, trust me on this. Be confident in yourself. Don’t lie to your own self, don’t pretend to be someone you are not. I see, there have been a lot of don’t (s) here, but seriously we have some do’s too. J For one, face the situation, ignoring it will only increase the pain. Waiting for him/her to come back will worsen your situation, and won’t want that, would you?

Moving on can be a personal struggle. Don’t feel that you are alone to deal with it, though. If you will close yourself in a room and cry for hours, that will never heal your heart. Going out, meeting friends, talking to them, venting out will help release the pain in great amount. 

Dealing with the matters of love and romance!

Love and romance are two entirely different concepts. We have all experienced love, love from parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, friends, etc. To love and be loved is therefore not a new feeling. But the ability to feel the intense side of this love - the romantic love, only comes when we reach adolescence. And this kind of love is way different from the love we have been so used to since our childhood days.

Because of this new intense feeling, our life too experiences a series of change. This romantic love can be good for some, heart-breaking for others. And still, it remains an indispensable feeling. It’s a passionate feelings of attraction. Our cultural, may put taboo on it, however, that cannot cease our heart from loving or be attracted to the opposite sex. Some call it infatuation! Express it in whichever way you like, but you can’t deny it. It’s a natural tendency.

Just as you need food to survive, you need romance to grow. They say, love is after all like a food for the soul. We see this romance in front of our eyes from the very beginning (our parents, of course) and yet when we experience it in our own lives, it seems so different from what we read in novels and are made to see in movies. These new feelings can be exciting - or even confusing at first. It doesn't always have a happy ending.

The key is knowing yourself a little better which will in a way, lead you to an optimistic path and assist your romance to grow in the right direction. Believe, and you are halfway through it!

Romantic love hurts, it is not always easy to tread on a smooth path. Heartbreak can result in exquisite pain, strange distress, and what not. Physical wounds can be resolved but the wounds of heart-breaks are never seen, just felt. It takes forever at times, to get used to them.

We all hate the feeling of a heartbreak, don’t we? And yet we find ourselves compelled to go over and over the memories, ideas or fantasies which make the feeling worse. Then we look for solace in painkillers to ease out the distress. But using painkillers, anti-depressants is never a solution to this pain. It can be embarrassing and lead to an incurable mental state.

All you need to do is be strong. Some people think that to be strong is to never feel pain. In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it and accept it. And that is the key that you should follow. We can do it with a belief in our own capabilities. Start with telling yourself that you deserve the best. Affirmations help in a big way! Open your heart, let it love… don’t be afraid.

Who I want to be? - Unveiling Myself

So as my birthday is approaching, and for the first time I am not that excited, I decided to contemplate within myself for some much required answers. Of late I am absolutely sure that my inner speculations will take me to a path that is custom made for me. Well my outer world has stopped to exist (for a while, at least)! At first, I thought catching up with some old friends will do wonders to shape up my life, give it a direction, but I can't wait to meet them. I need to take some quick decisions, and also transform them into actions. My life is constantly changing even right now as we speak about it.

I had been struggling to think of what to say, so I stopped thinking. I was convinced I didn't know who I wanted to be. And then I realized the answer was all around me.

I wanna be someone who is willing to forgive.

I wanna be someone that cares more about others than themselves.

I wanna be someone who can tell it like it is.

I wanna be someone who can take a decision by putting others before themselves (even if it is a hard one).

I wanna be someone who would give up everything for the right reason.

I wanna be someone who can make their parents proud of themselves and for once, not embarrass them.

I wanna be someone who doesn't have to cry the whole night.

I wanna be someone who is brave enough to face the world and ignore the rumors.

I wanna be someone who sees the best in everyone.

I wanna be someone who is a true friend.

I wanna be someone who always tries to be a better person, and someone who learns from their mistakes.

I guess, more than anything else, I just wanna be someone who encompasses all those things so I can finally be 'That Girl' who doesn't need a boy to be happy.

...because I'll know how to dance all on my own, without the fear of being judged or being the victim of several wrong assumptions. I will know how to smile and be happy without the constant need for support. Life would be so much better than even without a job, perhaps!