Creative & Decorative Nail Art Designs

Nail art is the latest obsession and talk of the town these days. Within couple of hours, by making use of innovative nail art techniques one can make his or hand gorgeous which were once ugly and horrible.

Everyone all around the world know that how important nails are in a woman’s overall beauty and this has given emergence to a new class of people known as nail stylists. They are trained people with new

improved and innovative nail styling techniques. Nail art is no more restricted to models and celebrities only. Nowadays even teenagers have become very fussy about how their hands look. They go for nail

extensions, quick manicures and different nice styles on the nails. Nail art designs are becoming more and more innovative these days being high in demand. Many people go in for their individualized

designs. You will be surprised to read that this funky nail fashion is not only influencing female clients but men also. Nail art is all about giving good hygiene and men too are visiting parlors, getting their nails

manicured. Funky nails designs in gold, silver, red, blue, black and green are very much in these days. Everyone is making use of bold shades this season. One can go for acrylic nails, airbrushing, natural
 hand painting, nail accessorizing, nail piercing and many other innovative things with your nails.Source: icePice

Read More........→October 17, 2025

How to be Beautifil

In the world of beauty, it is important to let you know so that you stand above your feasible "competition". This is where smart beauty come in handy. This will help people to remember what lead to more customers or more candidates. Follow these tips to help you. Out from the rest Avoid commercial "body butter", the chemicals, dyes and additives. All natural walnut oil or peanut oil make great moisturizing body all-over. They are very cheap and are fragrance-free. If you want flavor, you can use the essential oil of your choice. After the bath, slather walnut or peanut oil on consuming. Wrap yourself in an old bathrobe and relax with a good book or a movie during treatment takes moisture in. Be a part of your beauty bag honey. Honey has many benefits for your skin and some of them have to eat like you. You can add honey to your current skin routine by using it with sugar to exfoliate the skin. Add your honey cream increases moisture retention. If you add honey to your shampoo, your hair is soft and shiny.Rub Vaseline on your cuticles once a week. To ensure that your nails will grow faster because it feeds your nails. It will also help keep your nails and cuticles look healthier. They are the results after the first time you try to see this as they almost immediately your nails look better. Try using an eye pencil instead of liquid eyeliner if you can. Eye pencils give less dramatic, while liquid eyeliner can. If you use liquid eyeliner, make sure that your cover down to remove one hand while. Their application with the other hand It is important that you buy a special remover if you use waterproof make-up. It is water resistant, it is more difficult to remove than normal make-up and requires more than water. Always remove your makeup before, so that the pores are blocked to bed. Her eyebrows are waxed professionally or trimmed. Eyebrows are often overlooked, but they can shape the face like nothing else. Flip through magazines and find eyebrow shapes that you think will suit you, and give them a professional so they have an idea of ​​what you are looking for. You will find that your eyebrows look more clean and your face looks even more impressive. To soothe skin inflammation rose and lavender are excellent ways to calm these areas. It may be a lotion or cream and can be used in any area of ​​the body. There are a number of products in the form of an organic and many have not been tested on animals. Instead of the fake eyelashes that may fall during the day, use an eyelash curler. An eyelash curler to curl your lashes up and away from your eyes, your eyes so that they appear larger. Make sure before the curlers, or you must submit a new application. Use a little Vaseline on an old toothbrush to brush on the lips. To do this, every day, and you will see a big improvement in the way your lips look and feel for themselves. Your lipstick will continue steady and your lips are much softer than they were. They are very happy with the results. When you fight an itchy scalp, itchy and flaky, you can yogurt to remove flakes and keep your scalp itch-free. Just a simple Greek yogurt or milk products massaged into your scalp, then let stand for 15 minutes. Once you flush, you will notice less flakes and itching. If you need to add extra oil on your T-zone, you can use blotters quickly give your face a dull appearance. These leaves often come in small packages, pocket-sized, many offered with rice or powder-free option. Packages are very cheap and can be plugged into your purse or drawer. Wipes in the same place you keep holding your makeup. Beauty experts rely on the removal wipes for quick fixes, if something goes wrong while applying makeup. You can quickly fix like a pro with minimal effort or investment. Make removal wipes part of your beauty routine. If you have an important appointment, special care with your perfume. Keep the scent light and airy so as not to overwhelm. You should put a small amount behind the ears and on the wrists. This will ensure that you feel great when you hug and shake hands at the meeting. Now do not you feel better after reading all this stuff? It was to read a lot of information, but at least now you know what to do and where to start your beauty regimen. In addition, you can always return to the above list of tips if you forget. Source: Makeup Spot, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→July 15, 2025

No AC Needed in India’s Heat: Inside Gujarat’s Eco-Friendly ‘Cool House’

The Gujarat ‘Cool House’ – credit SRDA

Western India is home to one of the hottest deserts on Earth, and the residents of the western states of Rajasthan and Gujarat have traditionally used architecture to keep cool.

Utilizing principles of thermodynamics, one house in the city of Bharuch, where temperatures can hover at 110°F for days during the summer, stays cool all day and all summer without ever needing the air conditioning switched on.

In fact, the building’s interior is a breezy, green, “introverted space” that passively cools the air inside by a whopping 18°F all using simple science.

“We used the direction of the winds, design, and cooling materials to lower the heat of the house,” Samira Rathod, the principal architect of the ‘Cool House’ and founder of Samira Rathod Design Atelier (SRDA), told The Better India reporting on the story.

“The plot had three buildings around it and a road on one side. The only view that the house would have was the neighbor’s building. An introverted house was a good choice in that sense. It is basically one where the house opens up when you go inside it. From the outside, it would look like a rather closed structure,” she explains.

Indeed, it might even be called depressing, as its front door is hidden between two giant, 18-inch thick facades of gray and black. But inside, a design reminiscent of a railroad track sees the rooms divided on either side of a giant split in the house that was built to align with the current of the wind off the ocean.

Bharuch is situated on the Indian Ocean, and despite the scorching temperatures, at various times during the day, a breeze is present throughout much of the city. The narrow slit in the house leverages the Venturi effect, which states that the narrower the space an element must pass through, the faster and colder it becomes.

The principle can be seen in human breath, which through an open mouth emerges hot, but through pursed lips emerges cool. The same effect can be seen in rivers, where narrow channels cause the water to speed up and form rapids, while wide, flat lands cause the water to slow down.

The wind from the sea enters the split and hits an interior courtyard where a pool of water cools it down further. Entering the 10,500 square foot home interior, a second courtyard aids in circling it around to each room, where the family lives with three generations.

“The house looks inwards and we have created courtyards with trees so it feels like you are looking outside rather than inside,” said Rathod.

Mirai House of Arches in Bhilwara – credit Sanjay Puri Architects

GNN has previously reported on Indian architecture in this part of the country. Natural designs like envelopes, air channels, and even “wind towers” could, and probably should, become normal designs in parts of the world where temperatures are predicted to rise, such as the southwest United States or Southern Europe.

In Rajasthan’s city of Bhilwara, a “House of Arches” ensures that no part of the building is exposed to the sun thanks to a building envelope that provides shade and air circulation.The science lies in the separation of the envelope from the house itself. Even as the rays of the sun heat the envelope, wind and moisture evaporation can make their way into the space between the house and the envelope to reduce the radiative heat that enters the living areas. No AC Needed in India’s Heat: Inside Gujarat’s Eco-Friendly ‘Cool House’

Read More........→May 12, 2025

Mother's values tied to baby's health

Washington, (IANS) The value an expectant mother places on her family can tell  how healthy a baby  is going to be three years later. These findings from University of Southern California (USC) suggest that one's culture is a resource that can provide tangible physical health benefits. "We know that social support has profound health implications. Yet in this case, this is more a story of beliefs than of actual family support," said Cleopatra Abdou, assistant professor at USC Davis School of Gerontology, the journal Social Science & Medicine reports. Abdou studied 4,633 socio-economically disadvantaged women, gauging their "familism" or, more specifically, their beliefs about familial roles and responsibilities, using a questionnaire, according to an USC statement. Familism was determined by responses to statements such as, "single moms can do just as well as married parents," or "it is better for children if their parents are married." Abdou then tracked the health of their children and found that for every one point increase in familism, there was a 71 gram increase in birth weight independent of a whole host of other factors-including the gender of the infant or whether the mother was married. Average birth weight in the United States is roughly 3.4 kg. Low birth weight, typically defined as under 2.5 kg, has been linked to health problems later in life. Higher familism also predicted lower rates of asthma in the children up to three years later. Though one might expect to see healthier children from mothers who reported strong family support, familism is a cultural measure that exists outside of an individual's actual circumstances. "Cultural beliefs and ideals can be distinct from one's present reality. Familism is about beliefs and ideals within families. That's why familism is referred to as a cultural resource," Abdou said. Source: News Track India, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→May 11, 2013

Awesome therapy makes us nicer

A jaw-dropping moment really can make time appear to stand still - or at least slow down, new research suggests. Regular ``awesome'' experiences may also improve our mental health and make us nicer people, claim psychologists. The findings raise the prospect of ``awe therapy'' to overcome the stressful effects of fast-paced modern life. Awe is the emotion felt when encountering something so vast and overwhelming i t alters one's mental perspective. Examples might include experiencing a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon, taking in the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights, or becoming lost in a dazzling display of stars on a clear, dark night. The new research found that by fixing the mind to the present moment, awe seems to slow down perceived time. Studies on groups of volunteers showed that experiencing awe made people feel they had more time to spare. This in turn led them to be more patient, less mat erialistic, and more willing to give up time to help others. The research is published in journal Psychological Science.Source: Sam Daily Times

Read More........→March 14, 2013

Feel Like Rosy Stream And Be Relaxed

Feeling is the soul of mind, can form you cool & comprise just like streams of water whispering the hard rocks slowly, healing the pain significantly, generating new gateway of joy, correlation makes a magical

melt like an ice cube evolve and mingling into smaller streams & smaller into larger, makes a formation of integrity, increasing the force of fruitfulness and composing new formations 

Read More........→February 10, 2013

Unleash the many powers of lychee berry

Lychee berry is an incredible antioxidant super fruit that has been praised for its health-promoting attributes that include polyphenols, which deliver excellent health benefits. Translated from Chinese as “gift for a joyful life,” lychee is a symbol of romance and love. It is sweet and delicious, and contains vitamins and minerals that promote a healthful diet. It has been enjoyed by natives of Southeast Asia for centuries. Lychee is said to relieve coughs when you ingest it in moderate amounts. It also has a beneficial effect on gastralgia, tumors and enlargement of the glands. According to Mehmet Oz, host of “The Dr. Oz Show” and vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University, lychee is a powerful cancer-fighting fruit that is often added as a flavor to drinks. Studies conclude that lychee fruit prevents cancer cell growth. It contains flavonoids in its pulp, which are effective against breast cancer, in particular. Another health benefit of lychee is that it’s a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body fight heart disease and cancer. Athletes in East Asia use this fruit for its amazing fitness-enhancing properties and it is now increasing in popularity in the U.S. by health professionals such as Dr. Oz for its disease-prevention attributes. When it comes to nutritional value, lychee berries are low in calories and fat. According to an ancient Chinese belief, excessive consumption of raw lychees may cause fever and nosebleed. So try adding something new and exciting to your diet and eat lychee berries in moderation, rather than the same old fruits.additional research! Source: Fresh Plaza

Read More........→September 11, 2012

Holiday Vacation Tour in Goa

Buzzing with natural beauty and blissful ambiance Goa is the place to be this summers. Goa, a small beautiful state of India. Goa is a very blissful treat to souls. Goa offers sheer fun and enjoyment to the tourists. Goa famous for its long stretched golden beaches. Goa has been blessed with very attractive beaches viz. Arjuna beach, Baga beach, Bogmolo beach, Calangute Beach and Dona Paula Beach. Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural  splendors of its churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Much of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its buildings andin the hinterland away from the coastal area. Legends from Hindu mythology credit Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the creation of Goa. Over the

centuries various dynasties have ruled Goa. Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and most famously the Portuguese have been rulers of Goa. Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese colonization on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India. Hindu and Catholic communities make up almost the entire population with minority representation of Muslims and other religions. All the communities have mutual respect towards one another and their secular outlook has given Goa a long and an unbroken tradition of religious harmony. The warm and tolerant nature of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals of various religions such as
Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Easter and Id with equal enthusiasm. The state of Maharashtra borders Goa on the north, the state of Karnataka on the south and east. The vast expanse of the Arabian Sea on the west forms the magnificent coastline for which Goa is justly famous. Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. Along the way to the coast these waterways form estuaries, creeks and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves. Anjuna Beach Market: Located in the heart of the 'backpackers' scene, the Anjuna flea market is the place to be on Wednesday. A beach town situated off the North of Goa, Anjuna became the hide-out for-Western 'hippies' arriving in the 60's. Finding their wallets empty but wanting to stay longer, these early travelers auctioned off their belongings

from guitars to jewelry and jeans to their compatriots. Thus began the infamous 'flea' market at Anjuna. Located on the sandy stretch overlooking the waves of the Arabian sea, what started as an open-air hippie exchange has become one of the most popular attractions for backpackers and tourists alike. And though a relatively new phenomena unlike the antiquity of the Mapusa market, the Flea market has a unique style and rhythm all its own. At today's Market, which during the peak season(October-April) covers almost the entire stretch of beach, one finds only a few Western residents and long-staying travelers on the selling side of the fence. The majority come to observe and buy, while the hawkers hail from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the semi-nomadic Lamina tribe in Karnataka. The latter make up the largest majority, selling thick silver jewelry, richly-dyed fabrics, and trinkets from all over India. They have a unique style of dress and culture all their own, and live on the fringes of Goan society much like the long-staying travelers who reside in Anjuna and frequent the market.With so much to offer Goa is a place to be for everyone. Don’t miss out your Goa trip with Holiday India. We at Holiday India offer the best packages for Goa and an experience with you will cherish your lifetime. For details on Goa and our exclusive Goa packages, Source: The Holiday India Travel Blog, Source: Image1, Image2, Image3, Image4, 

Read More........→August 30, 2012

Perk Up Your Life- Stay Healthy, Live Longer

Eat Fresh Fruits & Green Vegetables!

To set up for success, and to lead a happy and longer life we need to boost up our energy levels, stabilize our moods and keep ourselves as healthy as possible. All this can be achieved by learning some basics and using them in a way that works for us. Let's learn more about this: (1) Early to bed, Early to Rise! Studies explain that those who sleep on time stay active all day long. Also, it organizes their meals on time and cuts off the extra calories that people consume when they stay up late! This in return helps them fight weight gains. It is also essential to get an adequate sleep at night! A sound sleep is crucial to proper brain function. Any amount of sleep deprivation will diminish mental performance & alertness. (2) Start your day with a cup of coffee! Consuming two cups of coffee daily have shown to reduced chances of becoming depressed, as well as studies indicate its role in cutting off risk of strokes, some cancers of that of prostrate and melanoma.(3) Check your diet! Develop healthy eating habits. Eat plenty of high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet as these are low in calories & rich in nutrients and fibre. Such a diet helps protect us against certain types of cancer and many other diseases. (4) Include Proteins in your diet! A diet rich in proteins makes us feel well-nourished and curbs the desire to munch on junk foods between meals. Eggs & dairy, nuts, seeds, beans, etc. are good sources of proteins. (5) Maintain potassium balance in the body! Potassium monitors blood pressure levels and reduces the chances of strokes. One can derive dietary potassium from foods such as bananas, avocados, raisins, apricots, fish, spinach, milk, yogurt, potatoes with the skin, nuts and seeds. (6) Maintain an adequate calcium intake! Calcium is essential for healthy bones & teeth. Get your calcium from low-fat sources, such as skimmed milk, low-fat yogurt, etc. If you can’t get the optimal amount from your diet, go for calcium supplements. (7) Don't spend much of your day sitting down! Take standing breaks throughout the day, even if it’s as short as for a minute. Evidences prove that people who try this have lower cholesterol, ideal weight, normalblood sugar levels, controlled blood pressure levels, and fewer chances of cancers. Also, those who follow any form of exercise (even a 30 min. brisk walk, or yogic exercises) for at least five days/week have less chances of encountering diseases that of strokes, blood sugar, blood pressure and of that of various types of cancers. (8) Drink lots of water! Drinking about 3 to 4 litres of water everyday keeps our body hydrated, improves digestion and bowel movements, and fights weight gain. As water has no calories, it controls hunger and helps maintain anideal weight gain! (9) Avoid alcohol & tobacco consumption! Excess alcohol consumption leads to a variety of health problems. Also, alcoholic beverages only add calories to your diet without supplying the nutrients. Smoking is injurious to health as its association is well established with various respiratory diseases and oral cancers. (10) Cope up with stress! Dealing with stress is important as this culprit can hamper not only the work performance, but also affects us physically, mentally as well as socially. Remember, there is always more than one solution to a problem and we should be flexible enough to accept alternatives. A well-nourished & fit body can be more resilient to stressful conditions. Hence, a planned & nutritious diet can act as an effective stress-fighting tool. Source: HerbHealtH

Read More........→August 20, 2012

Working women in urban India put career ahead of motherhood

New Delhi, Working women in urban areas give precedence to their career and professional ambitions over plans to start a family, a study said today. The survey was conducted on about 1,200 married, young working women and home makers in cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune. Over half of married women in the aforesaid centres said they have shelved plans to start a family as career advancement and higher-education is their priority and cannot sacrifice the same to raise kids. About 200 respondents from the working women category said they have put off their plans to have a baby as it would disfigure their physical appearance. "Ambitious working women in India are not willing to give up their career for the sake of family as they are apprehensive about dealing with stress," said Secretary General D S Rawat while releasing the study. Nearly 65 out of total 150 working women interviewed in Delhi said they are deliberately avoiding to begin a family. Though, 100 out of 150 working women in Mumbai and 80 in Bangalore said they are averse to having a baby for the time being as their respective career is primary for them. Off the 800 stay-at-home moms interviewed, about 25 per cent said they regret not being able to work as they are less educated. Of these about 80 said they regret motherhood as they have lost their social identity. Source: Indian Express

Read More........→June 25, 2012

Women 'check their appearance eight times a day'

PTI, London: Women never change. They check their appearance in the mirror eight times a day - using shop windows, car wing mirrors and even other people's sunglasses, says a new study. In the study, based on a survey in Britain, one in 10 woman have admitted that they cannot walk past a car without bending to check their hair and make-up. And, one in three women believe they look their best in their own bathroom mirror while one in 20 said they looked their worst in the mirror in the loo at work, according to the poll of 2,000 women by 'Simple' skincare. What's more interesting is that four in 10 even have favourite mirrors they feel they look better in than others, the Daily Express reported. Dr Christine Bundy of Manchester University said: "Many women have busy lives where they are constantly on the go and want to look their best. " "So giving themselves a quick glimpse when they get the chance is only natural. It's important to check your appearance to boost your confidence."Source: Deccan Chronicle, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→May 17, 2012