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Wellness

5 expert-approved ways to improve your stamina and amp up your workout routine

Whether you’re gearing up to run your first-ever marathon, working on your resolution to get fitter before the year ends, or simply looking for ways to keep up with your toddler, the first thing you’ll need to work on is your…

Wellness

6 foods pairings that are healthiest when eaten together

As it turns out, certain foods just work better together (read: peanut butter and jelly) for more reasons than just their taste profile—each one improves the benefits of the other, serving you with a complete meal. This concept of pairing…

Wellness

4 yoga and meditation experts reveal their favourite stress-busting poses and techniques

It’s easy for stress levels to skyrocket this time of the year. The hustle at work is real, and with a schedule that is more jam-packed then ever, all the family commitments and parties can get overwhelming. How does one unwind and…

Wellness

This is what happens to your body when you’ve overindulged at a party

If there is one thing that takes a backseat during the festive season, it’s the practice of mindful eating. According to registered dietician Fatema Valikarimwala, you don’t need a nutritionist to portion control your plate on a day-to-day basis. All you need…

This is how your favourite drugstore deodorant affects your body

Beauty enthusiasts are now looking for cleaner alternatives to their favourite products, be it their foundations, body washes, shampoos or deodorants—the last one is particularly high on many people’s priority lists. The preference for natural products can be linked to a greater…

Hair

At-home hair colouring tips: Experts tell you everything you need to know

Colouring your hair can be a big undertaking—it costs a lot of money, takes a large chunk of time and requires maintenance. But does that mean you have to make do with a less-than-perfect mane till your bank account allows it? Not…

Hair

How to pick a camera-friendly hairstyle for your wedding reception

The reception is usually the last of the many functions that make up an Indian wedding, so it’s only expected that as the bride, you’d want to make a lasting impact with your look. Once you’ve settled on your outfit…

Wellness

Do you have a dry skin type, or is your skin just dehydrated?

Humid monsoon days may make you feel like it’s okay to skip moisturiser and step out bare-faced once in a while. And this holds true especially when skin is oily or shiny. But truth is, an oily-looking face, when coupled with inflammation…

Wellness

5 foods that help clear brain fog and improve memory and focus

Constantly finding yourself forgetting dates, details or names while in the middle of a conversation? Or struggling to focus during a busy day at work? You’re likely to have brain fog; the symptoms of which include confusion, disorientation to time…

Hair

How to pick a hairstyle for your wedding mehandi party

While you may have to stick to the classics (and plan your hairstyle around how you decide to wear your dupatta) for the actual wedding ceremony, your mehandi function is the perfect time to buck tradition and try something new. The hairstyle…