Mar 31

March SOS- Scent O’ Scent

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Hot and harsh winds, sweat, dirt, pollution and the early morning moist garbage whiff. Some of the less desired constituents of the Indian summer. Who wishes to wake up from their comfortable beds? What makes one want to head out for spa treatments and not sit at home (preferably with the AC on) ? The …

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Mar 31

College Girls, Husband Hunting and the “Mrs.” Degree

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A recently published letter to the editor of the Daily Princetonian has stirred controversy. The letter, from alumna Susan A Patton, is addressed to the present generation of undergraduate female students, whom she refers to as “the daughters [she] never had”, advising them to “Find a husband on campus before you graduate. ” The backstory is the Women …

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Mar 30

Simple ways to spruce up your living space

It’s not every day that you repaint the walls, refurbish or replace your furniture,  or drastically renovate your living space. But every once in a while, you do need to alter your room, be it at home, or a dorm room in the college hostel to keep it in tune with your changing moods and …

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Mar 30

Hair Chalking: The Latest Trend in Hair Colouring

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So you want to do something different and new to your hair, but nothing drastic, expensive or permanent. You may want to check out Hair Chalking - the latest trend promoted by beauty vloggers. As the name suggests, it’s just dying your hair with, well, chalk. It’s inexpensive, accessible to rookies like you and me and can …

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Mar 27

TIP TO TOE: HOLI BEAUTY

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Holi Hai! The festival of colours is forever synonymous with water balloon fights, pichkari wars, dancing to the best of Bollywood and club music and  overconsumption of thandai, pakoras and halwa…bring it on, we say! But maintaining your skin, hair and health through this festival season can be a challenge! Read on for That’s So …

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Mar 23

Mango Face Packs for all skin types

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  Mangoes have a  host of health benefits, but did you know that when externally applied, they have beauty benefits too? Here’s how to use mangoes  (particularly the overripe ones) to make face packs that will leave your skin looking just as sweet. For Oily Skin: Apply the pulp of mango directly to the face. …

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Mar 20

How to: Get clearer skin in five easy steps!

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If you’re fretting about pimples, blackheads and blemishes, here are some tried and tested (by yours truly!) solutions. The skin is super duper sensitive, and persistent problems should definitely be taken to a dermatologist, but here are some little fixes that act as prevention from your next break out.     Step 1: Identify the …

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Mar 15

That Forgotten Chaatwala

  Childhood fantasies were made of this stuff. The magical aroma of Aloo tikki wafting through the lane, the sound of hit Bollywood numbers blaring from the speakers as if expecting the whole world to sit up and take note of their existence, the cacophony of numerous people chatting, shouting, ordering and giving instructions all …

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Mar 08

Health Benefits of Mangoes

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It’s officially spring and summer’s almost here! The other day, the fruitwala near our place brought in a carton of the first of mangoes of the season. Here’s a list of popular health benefits of the king of fruits. Improves digestion: As it’s high in fibre Clears skin: Internally, by improving digestion but also as …

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Mar 06

The Coloroma Cycle: Colorblocking Now

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The trend of color blocking in the wardrobes of young women has been evident in the recent year. So many hues, shades and textures are available in store racks. There’s so much to choose from, and a lot more to explore.   Initially there was a lot of buzz for bold shades like dark browns, …

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