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Fashion Statements at 12th

Teachers Achievement Awards

Kia looks to set thestreets alight with radicalprovo concept at Geneva

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'CHAK DE! INDIA' ACTRESS VIDYA MALVADEWAS OUT IN A RED HOT ONE SHOULDER GOWN.

'KAI PO CHE' ACTRESSAMRITA PURI WASSPOTTED IN ATRANSPARENT PEACHSAREE AT THE 12THTEACHER'S DAYAWARD.

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SEOUL: Looking every centimetre a road-legal racer, Kia’s newprovo concept, unveiled at the 83rd Salon International De l’Autoin Geneva, mixes ultra-modern technology with a self-confident and agile look to deliver an exciting new B-segment car for enthusiasts. The sleek, low, yet muscularcoupe-style hatchback mixes a petrol-fuelled turbo-chargedengine with clever regenerative-electric motors to bring asmart-hybrid solution to this fun-focused concept thatpoints to Kia Motors’ future B-segment expansion plans.This is a car designed for fun – pure and simple. Everycurve, crease and line combines to bring provo to life witha single purpose – to delight and entrance its owner and tobring a smile to the driver's face. The car is meant to becheeky and cheerful in its compactness and to hint at thefun awaiting on the open road. Created to deliver a newinterpretation of the DNA from sporting coupes of the pastwith all the advantages of up-to-the-minute technology andmaterials, provo blends a clean, simple yet muscular exteriorwith a stunning interior treatment mixing high-tech andluxury materials that will set pulses racing whether on busycity streets or at the race-track. From its steep leading edgefeaturing an aero-style splitter, carbon-fibre panels and tinyLED cluster front lights, over the long bonnet and sculptedflanks, visor-look windscreen to the sharply cut-off reartreatment (also featuring an aerodynamic splitter with anadjustable vent system to direct airflow), the provo looks every

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NAP IN THE AFTERNOONDoctors say the ideal nap time is 1 pm to 3 pm in the afternoon sincethis is when our bodies are most in need of rest. While the number andeffectiveness of disease-fighting immune cells increase with more sleep, alack of it has been found to promote healthattack-causing calcium build up inthe heart arteries, and restrict the production of the human growth hor-mone, which limits the body's ability to repair itself.DRINK MODERATELYAs opposed to popular perception, sipping a spirit or two increases longevityand decreases the risk of heart disease by 20 to 50 per cent. According to astudy conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,people who drink moderately do not get frequently hospitalised and havefewer disabilities than the general population.EAT YOGHURTA diet devoid of dahi or yoghur tis incomplete. The probiotic, orgood, living bacteria present inyogur t have a favourable impacton many gastrointestinal conditions.It also helps to lower blood pressure,decrease cholesterol and strengthenthe immune system. Eat at least

one serving of yogur t daily toreap its benefits.

PHOTOS FROM FASHION SHOWS DURING PARIS FASHION WEEK IN PARIS, FRANCE INCLUDING DESIGNS BY VERONIQUE LEROY,TSUMORI CHISATO, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER, MAXIME SIMOENS, KARL LAGERFELD AND ALBERT KRIEMLER.

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with sleeves embellished with sequins, stones, beads, zardosiand zari. It can be combined with matching red georgettedupatta with green patch boundary embellished with sequins,beads, zari and zardosi. Embroidered motifs with sequins,zardosi and zari features a great look. Fabrics used are rawsilk, velvet and georgette.

Swank your ethnic grace clad in this off white shade saree. Multicoloredborder frames the saree. Paired with a matching blouse. Banarasi SilkFabric is used. Banarasi Silks - Traditional and trendy Benarasi Silk

sarees with excellently designed pallus and borders with antique zari andmeena work in jaal designs in rich colors. This is an all time and all occasiondesigner wear collection to choose from.

Beautiful eyelashesAll of us love to get the most

out of our eyelashextensions. But how

many of us realise that beautifuleyelash extensions are the resultof proper lash care. If not properlycared, lashes can cause irritationto the eyes. Ocular well beinglargely depends on the effectivemaintenance of your eyelashextensions. However, you do nothave spend too much time nor doyou have to take too much effortto maintain beautiful lashextensions. After all, they are justextensions of the original

eyelashes. If maintained well, eyelash extensionsare sure to enhance the beauty of your eyes. Theyprovide a thicker and fuller impression to theeyelashes. If you bother enough to follow afew easy tips you can easily cherishbeautiful lashes. Rubbing the eyes, headsthe list of don’ts. Scratching of eyes causesincreases irritation and also pulls out boththe natural lashes and the bondedextensions. Eyelash brush should be madepart of your beauty kit. Brushing is sure to givea look of neatness.

Indian Party Dress(“Lehenga Choli”)

Tr a d i t i o n a lWhite Silk Saree

There are diet fads, and then there are diet fads. Whilemany diets try their best to give you wholesomenutrition while restricting the calories, here are some crazy

and ridiculous diet fads that have come and gone and haveattracted their share of criticism, and of course - followers. Sure,these diets may have resulted in weight loss. But are any of themremotely healthy? Ah, that’s another story altogether. Here'slooking at the 5 most ridiculous diet fads in recent times, and yeswe are pointing fingers...

1) Vodka anyone?‘The drinking man’s diet’ - a weight loss book published by

Robert Cameron in 1964 got a lot of flack from experts of that era.The diet was quite simple. Low carbs, high proteins, and as muchWhiskey, Gin, Vodka or any other distilled liquor as you like. Theextremely low carbohydrates and the high alcohol content willlead to a thinner waistline and also liver disease in all probability.

2) Cabbage, cabbage, even more cabbageThe cabbage soup diet is exactly that: Cabbage soup and

nothing else for 7 days. Apart from the fact that it is a totallyunbalanced diet, once you lose water weight in the 7 days (whichyou will of course), it will come right back once you go off it. It isa popular one with the celebrities, who want to shed the poundsquickly. Is it healthy? We think not.

3) A great fruit that grape fruitThe grape fruit diet is again pretty simple to follow. Grape

fruit has fat burning properties “apparently”.So all you have to do is eat a grapefruit before every meal

and you are good to go. Sounds too good to be true? Maybebecause you haven’t read the fine print, which says meals haveto be tiny – like 800 calories a day. Thanks Grape fruit, a big helpyou’ve been!

4) Pass me the lemonade pleaseThis one is popularized by Beyonce Knowles. This diet

requires users to drink six to 12 glasses of lemonade laced with

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cayenne pepper (Lal mirch) and maple syrup. If you’re still hungry,no problem, you can have another glass, and then? Yet anotherone. Beyonce admitted that she lost 18 pounds in 10 days withthe diet (WOW!) But she put all of it right back on when she gotback to eating normally. Celebrities are human too you know.They have weighty issues just like us.

5) Hey babyThis one’s truly my favourite. Reese Witherspoon, cute as

she may be, swears by it. For a quick weight loss fix, just eatbaby food. Yummy. You can maintain a very healthy lifestyle byconsuming just 600 calories a day.

You really can. Assuming you are a baby, of course. Whydid we highlight these 5 ridiculous diet fads? To stop the insanity!Focus on changing your lifestyle to a healthy and active one forlong-term weight management instead of experimenting with sillydiet fads.

5 Ridiculous Diet Fads

Choosing jeans according to your figure type

Both women and men like wearing them. They are appropriate for a visit to a local grocery as well as aposh party or red carpet occasion. The most interesting thing about jeans is that they were first madefor men to wear to work and much later ladies adopted them for their wardrobes. Nowadays there are

plenty of fashion models created especially for women. They are nice, durable and comfortable. And what isthe most pleasant about them is that jeans are now made for all women figure types. I wrote this post toexplain how jeans should be selected to suit your particular figure well. Tall women should pay attention tolong or extra long jeans of light hues. Low rise is the best. Jeans may be flared, straight, rolled up, relaxed fitor boot-cut. Steer clear of short jeans, cigarette style jeans and the ones that are narrowed to the bottom.When purchasing jeans search for pairs with ‘For tall women’ or ‘Extra long’ labels. You may also want to buya pair with hemline that needs to be shaped so that you completed them according to your own choice.

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Bask yourself in the splendor and richness of this Indian partydress ("lehenga choli"). Cream and red raw silk and velvet usedfor panelling this lehenga with a slight flare. Green and red

border patched with stones, sequins, beads, zardosi, pita and zari in abeautiful floral design. It Features dressed up diamond shaped orderswith sequins, stones, beads, zardosi, pita and zari. It's Choli is in red


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CONSUME LESSA recent study claims a calorie-restricted diet in which participants ate up to 25per cent less than they did normally, reduced overall cholesterol, triglyceride lev-els and blood pressure. But this doesn't mean you go into a starvation mode. Toavoid vitamin deficiencies, make sure that whatever you are eating is nutritionallydense. Avoid simple sugars, make sure your protein intake is sufficient and don'tforget to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Steer clear of supplements, packaged andcanned food; they do nothing to contribute to your health.TURN TO YOGAFor time immemorial, Ayurveda has stressed the

need for yoga in our daily lives. Yoga'sm i n d b o d y - b rea th i ng

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cises strengthen and balance the immune system, stimulate it and effectively de-stroy sickness-causing microbes. Practising yoga regularly can reverse severalrisk factors for hear t disease, such as high blood pressure and sugar.STRENGTHEN FRIENDSHIPSPeople who have a strong social suppor t system have a healthy immune systemand are less likely to succumb to inflammatory disease. Having no close friendsincreases the risk of having a first-time hear t attack by about 50 per cent. Tomaximise the benefits of your social network, meet them over lunch or go shoppingtogether, or chat with them over the phone. But avoid e-mail or Facebook unlessyour folks stay in a different country or city.UP YOUR GARLIC INTAKEThe benefits of the benign spice — garlic — are known to be abundant. It reducesblood pressure and cholesterol levels, fights off staph infections and acts as apowerful antioxidant. Recently, a study found that people who regularly consumegarlic cut their number of sick days in half. Eat it raw or cooked, but avoid garlicsupplements.TAKE A COLD SHOWER

While taking a warm water bath ensures a relaxed sleep, research shows turningthe shower nozzle cold can improve blood circulation, strengthen skin,boost your immune system, improve your mood and rejuvenate yourbody. The ideal length of a cold shower is five minutes, and its best toenter and exit the cold stream in 30-second intervals. In fact, a study ofswimmers in Berlin suggested that exposure to ice-cold water elevatedlevels of glutathione, one of the body's natural, stay-well antioxidants.

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How to care for your hair and skin this HoliHOLI IS NOT THE BEST TIME FOR ONE'SSKIN AND HAIR. THE DRY 'GULAL' ANDCOLOURS ARE GENERALLY NOT DERIVEDFROM NATURAL SOURCES AND MAY ENDUP DAMAGING YOUR SKIN AND HAIR.HERE'S A GUIDE TO DAMAGE-FREE SKINAND HAIR THIS HOLI.

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These days, Holi colours contain chemicals, shiny particles ofmica and even lead, which not only irritate the skin, butaccumulate on the scalp. Follow these steps to ensure that

you have a safe, fun and memorable Holi:- Apply a sunscreen and rich moisturiser at least 20 minutes beforegoing out to play with colours. Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 andabove. If your skin is prone to pigmented patches, select one with ahigher SPF.- Apply copious amounts of olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil ormustard oil on your face and body.- Massage your hair well from scalp to hair tips with coconut, oliveor castor oil. This oil gives your hair a protective covering andshields it from harmful chemicals, dust and dirt. This will help thecolours come off easily later.- Cover your lips with a thick coat of lip balm to protect them fromcolour damage.- You can use light daytime make-up. Touch up your eyes with aneye-pencil or kajalstick and use a lip gloss or balm. However, if you intend to playrigorously with colours, try not to wear any make-up.- Protect your nails from the colours by using transparent nail polish.If you have long nails, you can use it on the underside of the nails aswell. One could also use nail shields that strengthen the nails whileprotecting them.- While playing, try to ensure a safe and skin-friendly Holi by using

herbal or natural colours: henna or spinach (green), turmeric ormarigold flowers (yellow), tomatoes or beetroot or kumkum (red) &tea leaves (brown). After playing with the colours, remember not touse harsh soaps to get rid of colours from your skin. Do not washyour face with soap immediately, because soap is alkaline and causesfurther dryness. Instead, use a cleansing cream or lotion, likecleansing milk which soothes the skin while cleansing. Massage onthe skin and then wipe off with moist cotton wool.Tip:Sesame seed (til) oil can also be used to remove colours by massagingit on face andbody. This not only helps to remove the colours, but gives addedprotection to the skin- While washing your hair, first rinse them with plenty of plain waterto wash away the dry colours and tiny particles of mica. Apply amild natural shampoo which deeply cleanses the hair without causingany further damage. Work it into the hair with your fingers, massagethe scalp gently and rinse thoroughly with water again.- Add the juice of a lemon to a mug of water and use it as a last rinse.This helps to restore the acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. Beer canalso be used as a last rinse to soften and condition the hair.- You can also apply a hair pack made of fenugreek seeds, amlapowder, boiled shikakai powder and water. Another homemade recipefor hair pack that works is a mixture of henna powder, four teaspoonsof lemon juice and curd. Apply on hair and wash after an hour.

HOW TO DEAL WITH SUNBURNCool it downThe first thing you need todo when your skin startspeeling is to take a coldshower. Cold water willsoothe your skin. Once youtake a bath, pat dry your skin, avoid rubbing it. Rubbing will peel your skin all the more.MoisturiseAfter taking a shower, moisturise your skin with a lotion. You can go for a lotion that is speciallymade for sunburned skin. Most sunburn creams contain aloe vera which has soothing properties.Aloe vera is a disinfectant and slows down the peeling process of the skin. If you do not find a

cream with aloe vera, aloe vera gel is a great alternative.Drink loads of waterCooling yourself from within is of utmost importance. Water repairs and revives

damaged skin. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day is a perfect remedy for sunburned skin.Do not scratch your skinScratching can do permanent damage to your skin in the form of scars. If you get the urge to scratch, use ice to dull the sensation. Onceyour skin begins to cool, the itching sensation will automatically start to subside. Moreover, if there is a piece of dead skin hanging, do notpull or scratch that area no matter how urgent the feeling. Grab a pair of scissors and carefully cut that segment and apply anti-bacterialointment on your skin.Use sunscreenPrevention is better than cure. Do not forget to apply sunscreen when you are going out in the sun; also do not miss out on hidden areas.This will prevent your skin from getting damaged in the first place. Also, if you are going in water, make sure you apply sunscreen everytime you come out.

The sun can leave you with itchy, peeling skin whichis not only unattractive but also painful. We tellyou how to deal with sunburn

Beauty benefits of walnut oilHigh in vitamins and proteins, walnut oil workswonders for your skin.Apart from eating walnuts, theuse of it in the form of oil alsohelps your skin. They areknown to be rich in fibre,Omega-3, protein and othervital minerals.Fights wrinklesIt is believed that walnut oil hasbeen recommended to fightwrinkles since at least the 17th century. Though walnut oil isgreasy and rich, yet if you apply it on your skin daily, it helpstreat wrinkles and fine lines and makes your skin look younger!Cures infectionsWalnut oil is known to be a remedy to treat fungal infections.Athlete's foot and Candida are some of the infections which areknown to get treated with the application of walnut oil. Apply theoil topically on the affected area. You can also mix this oil withother herbal anti-fungals like garlic to enhance its effectiveness.Treats psoriasisPsoriasis is known to be a painful and persistent skin conditionthat can be eased with the use of walnut oil. Add this oil to yourbath or use it topically on your skin to treat this condition.Excellent source of Omega-3Walnut oil is known to be an excellent plant source of Omega-3. Itis also associated with numerous health benefits which includesprotection against heart disease, some types of cancer and otherinflammatory disorders like eczema etc.

BANANAS A MIRACLECURE FOR MIGRAINEA mother of two from West Sussex, who suffered frommigraines that left her bed ridden for days at a time foralmost 20 years, discovered that munching on a ba-nana every couple of hours was a miracle cure.

Lisa Poyner, 38, from Worthing, told the Daily Expressthat she doesn't like bananas very much, but eatingevery couple of hours is the only thing that helps herlead a normal life. She said that she had been prescribedall kinds of medication before, but nothing ever workedas well eating bananas every couple of hours.Poyner said that bananas are handy as they're healthy,and good sustenance, so if she feels an attack is aboutto strike, she just grabs one straight away.

IT TAKES 30 DAYS TO FULLY TRANSFORM YOUR BODY

Satyajit Chaurasia, the man who trained Aamir Khan for Ghajiniand is currently working with actor Hrithik Roshan is makingyou a promise. You will lose between eight to 10 kg of weight,

and gain 1.5 to 2 kg lean muscle if you take his advice. We gotChaurasia to design a 30-day workout that he says can transformthe way your body looks by up to 40 per cent. "Getting fit isn'tdifficult, especially if you are not training to compete in a bodybuilding contest. Most people falter with diet and consistency. Alittle discipline is all it takes and your body will do all the work foryou," he claims.You will have to start off by exercising five to six days a week. Don'texert yourself but try doing all the exercises, with as many repetitions

as you can. You are allowed to stop for a maximum of one minutebetween exercises.Total workout time for week 1 (per day): 45 mins. Calories burned perday): 300-350TreadmillTotal cardio time: 30 minsFor your body to start burning fat, your heart rate needs to get tomore than 125 beats per minute. Track it with a heart rate monitor (Rs2,000-Rs 6,000). Most treadmills these days are fitted with an inbuiltheart rate monitor.Or outdoorsTotal cardio time: 20-25 mins

If you can't afford a gym membership or prefer working out outdoors,start with a warm up walk at 6 kmph 8-10, for sprints five minutes of100 . R metre each. You are allowed to stop for 30 secs to 1 minbetween sprints. Starting and stopping in between sprints uses theprinciple of interval training to burn calories. Although short, sprintshelps burn same amount of calories as walking for longer duration.Or cyclingTotal cardio time: 30 minsChaurasia says cycling is a better cardiovascular exercise thanrunning. Running impacts the joints including the knees and lowerback. Cycling works on core muscles, especially the quadriceps whichare not used to their best Warm optimum up for while 5 mins running and .cycle at an easy speed of 15-20 kmph. If you are using a spin bike indoors,start with - Increase a resistance speed level to 25 of -30 six kmph . orresistance level to 9-10; cycle for 2 mins.



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