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Wedding Trends in Bollywood Style

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Bollywood's favorite jodis have tied the knot and established new wedding trends for all. Take a filmi cue and personalize your own sagai, Shaadi, Mehendi and reception day. Go ahead, etch beautiful memories for a lifetime. HAPPY IN-SYNC: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor opted for pastel shades in their wedding trousseau  RED IN LOVE : Katrina Kaif and Vickey Kaushal chose a red and gold colour combination TIP 1. PLAN YOUR COLOUR SCHEME: Be it the groom's turban or the bride's bridal lehenga, the colour scheme must be planned properly. Outfits that look amazing in pictures are not the impulsive right pick, in fact, outfits that make you look good are the the ultimate right pick. Yes! there's a subtle difference in understanding this cue but it will make a significant shift in the way you look on your big day.  TOGETHER WE SHALL: Varun Dhawan and wife takes the vows  TIP 2. THEMATIC WEDDING DECOR: Did you know the time of the event matters when decor is being planned.

Safer Food, Better Health: Top Tips

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How 'safe' is the food on your plate? World Food Safety Day 2022 (June 7) is celebrated to draw attention and mobilize action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health. (With inputs from United Nations guidelines and WHO norms) WHAT IS A 'HEALTHY DIET'? As per WHO guidelines, a healthy diet helps protect against malnutrition in all its forms and is a foundation for health and development. It also helps to prevent non-communicable diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, some cancers and other conditions linked to obesity. Together with a lack of physical activity, an unhealthy diet is one of the leading global risks to health. Evidence shows the benefits of a diet high in fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, but lower in salt, free sugars and fats, particularly saturated and trans fats. Developing a healthy diet begins early in life with breastfeeding and educational initiatives for young children and parents. These b

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Turn off the lights & Save our lives!

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Saving the world can be effortless if you put your mind to it. On June 5 (World Environment Day), make your move to conserve energy, protect biodiversity, and save human lives – Yes! There’s a connection. YOUR COMMUTE NEEDS TO BE IN PUBLIC INTEREST: World Bicycle Day is observed on June 3. Cycling trails in the cities are a growing hobby activity. While many like to enjoy their weekends by cycling to the nearest beaches and sunset points there are few others who have shifted to commuting to their workplace riding their bicycle. Now, who does not love privacy but make reasonable changes to your commute behavior in the longer run. Car-pooling is ideal. Taking the local bus or local train or metro services as they are more energy-efficient methods to commute from home to work or for shopping etc. Make some commute friends too. WHAT TO DO : Public transportation systems are being overhauled by the State governments across India. More and more buses are now electric vehicles and are ver

Father’s Day: Gifting Ideas

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‘Father’s Day’ is being observed across the globe. Post pandemic, as we seek more and more ways to show we care, gifting gestures indeed make the cut. Plan a thoughtful gift that your father would truly appreciate - Take a look at the shopping themes and cues… TIP 1: ADVENTURE GETAWAY A holiday that has been high on your father’s wish list is the best destination to take him to. As per his mobility comfort levels, plan a day to trek or hit the beaches, go paragliding or learn surfing. In India, domestic tourism is absolutely up to the mark. Leading resorts and hotels have begun to offer pre-monsoon discounts in June. Spiritual tourism or Temple trail is a big attraction - Go ahead, make the most of it. International destinations that are of closer proximity including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Maldives, Singapore, Mauritius and have easy visa regulations are the best options.   TIP2: WELLNESS DAY Increase the fun quotient by improving wellness and fitness levels for your father. While a