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Shahnaz Husain The pleasant days of magical monsoon are here again to provide respite from the brunt of the hot and sweaty summer. The buzz of monsoon has grown louder with barren land springs to life with lush green fields and rolling green hills across the country. Who doesn't like the rains? Lush green landscapes, romantic drives, and cosy evenings with loved ones. Can't get better than this, right? Monsoon showers have arrived to give us respite from the sweltering summer heat and hope the rain Gods bless us with...

Shahnaz Husain How often do we consider yoga as a tool to enhance beauty, mental peace and boost our immune system? Our immune system is of utmost importance and plays a significant role in keeping us fit, beautiful and healthy. While there are many ways to stay calm, healthy and look attractive this time of year, yoga has proven to be one of the best ways to not only avoid getting sick but to strengthen your overall immune system along the way. Yoga helps us fight infections by boosting our...

Shahnaz Husain Summers are long, hot and dry and cracked heels are a common problem. Dry skin on your feet is caused by various reasons but cracked heels also referred to as heel fissures develop mainly due to dehydration, extremely hot conditions plus pressure from walking and it's really common. About 30% of adults experience cracked skin on their feet. This can occur in both adults and children and seems to affect women more often than men. If you've been outside barefoot, wears open-back shoes as we call them in...

Shahnaz Husain Keeping your skin oil-free during summers can bean uphill task as an alarming number of face washes are overly harsh, too acidic, and biting for our sweaty, oily summer skin. Everything, from the rise in temperature to the harsh sun rays, makes your skin inclined to skin break out, pimples and moles that can strip your skin of its glow and make it dull. Oily skin is the main reason behind the over-creation of sebum in your skin that causes your complexion to appear lackluster and dull, as...

Shahnaz Husain Looking to chill out in the hot season? Well, your face does, too! The heat is on the rise. When the weather changes, the needs of the skin also change.That means we're constantly on the look-out for treatments that will keep us cool. Applying ice to skin for beauty purposes is known as cold therapy . It's routinely used in the treatment to eliminate puffiness, reduce oiliness,ease acne and boost the skin's healthy glow. Cold facials are especially beneficial for summer days. With sunburn, inflammation, redness and acne...

Monalisa Changkija On April 29 (Friday), 21 NPF MLAs, out of 25,defected to the NDPP, which the Nagaland Assembly Speaker's office termed as a "merger". However, although these NPF MLAs defected or "merged", the NPF remains intact albeit reduced by 21 MLAs in the State Assembly. Now, whether the April 29 political event was a defection or a merger ~ we will leave to the constitutional experts to enlighten us. Meanwhile, the reason why the 21 NPF MLAs defected to the NDPP is ostensibly tied to the Naga Political Issue...

Shahnaz Husain Face yoga is a natural, alternative option that uses a variety of massage and exercises to target your face, neck, and shoulders. This beauty trend has grown in popularity in the past few years with various face yoga methods making an appearance on our social media feeds. Face yoga relaxes, tones and gives a natural boost to the skin, while simultaneously resetting your facial muscle. When you regularly do facial exercises, the blood circulation increases to that area and that tightens your skin and brings a glow to...

Shahnaz Husain Toning of the skin is part of routine skin care. It usually follows cleansing and helps to complete the cleansing process, removing the last traces of dirt and pollutants. The main purpose of toning is to stimulate the skin, improving the circulation of blood to the skin surface. Toning refreshes and refines the skin. It helps to add a glow to the skin and is particularly useful for dull, oily and sluggish skins. However, skin toning is necessary for all skin types. Rose or lavender based skin tonics...

Shahnaz Husain Kumkumadi oil, loosely translated as saffron oil, is a combination of 21 herbal ingredients that consists of 100% natural herbs, essential oils, and cold-pressed vegetable oils that is lightweight, non-greasy and a treat to use in everyday routine. This beauty oil is excellent as a facial skincare product which not only maintains skin health, but also treats skin issues The age-old traditional recipe of the oil is a blend of several ayurvedic herbs and pure essential oils such as Saffron, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sesame oil, Turmeric extracts, Rose oil,...

Shahnaz Husain Looking fresh and glowing all day long can be quite a struggle, especially in summers when we have to deal with dry and dehydrated skin.. Well, it is not easy to deal with pollution, dirt and oil due to continuous exposure to harsh sunlight/ UV radiations . It is hard to maintain a fresh face with severe environmental conditions during summer time . There's nothing quite like a refreshing face mist in the summertime. Facial sprays are a great way for hydrating, reviving, and brightening skin throughout the...