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Cannes Film Festival in 2022 has thrown the spotlight back on to hair accessories and Indian shoppers are taking to this trend wholeheartedly. Hair accessories are truly hitting the magical sales figures this year as chunky hairbands, jeweled clips, tiaras and scarves are topping the shopping carts. Take some inspiration for hair accessories from celebrities this season Hair accessories are indeed a highlight of hairdos this season. This fashion trend is here to say as many jewelers, designers and costume experts are vouching for hair accessories to make a bejeweled entry back in to the markets at affordable rates for maximum sales. TAKE A LOOK AROUND : At the Cannes Film Festival, thanks to actress Deepika Padukone’s perfect look in a saree and headband, the fashion police are now alerting shoppers of a profound trend alert – Hairbands or headbands.  “The headband pays homage to the traditional Indian 'matha patti' headpiece with Art Noveau detailing,” says designer Sabyasachi

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.

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

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’ 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

  The first Sunday of May is observed as Mother’s Day. Here are 10 top social media-worthy ideas to make your mom feel special. With no lockdown restrictions to hold you back, go shopping, travelling or dining. Check this out… What's your special memory with you mother? Send it on the Comments section. 

  Are you s eeking a Pay Raise and Promotion during the Appraisal season? If Yes then you must communicate about your milestones, and achievements and show evident readiness for the higher role. Top hacks for you to consider… BE CONFIDENT : Your Self-Worth is your weapon and you must be confident about portraying it whenever you need to. Do not assume that your appraisal-evaluation team will do their groundwork to know about the new skills that you have acquired. You must speak about it!  SPEAK UP: Have you ever seen a good leader who does not communicate well? You wouldn’t. Silence is not a good or right way to lead a big team. All human beings need interaction and a good leader must learn to communicate well too. In a world full of social platform push messages, the human psyche is attuned to more information (even without asking for it). So, when it comes to seeking a promotion, why would you not find a reason to speak up.? Do not get lost in the crowd - Stand out by speaking up.