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In conversation with Aiana Jain, Style coach and fashion influencer

She can be basic, vintage, timeless, quirky and fun – all at different times or simultaneously. If at all one thing is sure, you can’t typecast Aiana Jain in any style. Besides elegance, she carries unpredictability with panache. She is…

Skincare

Why the west is swooning over Ashwagandha in skincare

As usual, the west is looking at the east for inspiration and ingredients, and chanced upon the mind-body healer: Ashwagandha. The western world is also banking on the herb to be consumed as a supplement and as part of skincare to…

Wellness

How to recreate the magic of Instagram’s most popular vegan food stylist?

Do you want to start your morning on a fresh, colourful and healthy note? Head over to Ami Shoesmith’s Instagram account @The_Sunkissed_Kitchen. I stumbled into this gorgeous feed quite by chance as I was researching on benefits of edible flowers.…

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Why almond oil is the ultimate skincare and hair care elixir

Almond is believed to have the same etymology as the word ‘amygdala’, referring to the part of the brain that controls the ability to make decisions, create memories and process emotions. This is perhaps because almonds help to enhance these exact functions…

What’s Good Vibrations Got To Do With Skincare?

It’s not just about the ingredients, but also the intent. Besides reading the back labels for active ingredients, customers are checking if the products are cruelty-free. There is emphasis on sourcing nature-derived ingredients that have been harvested using fair trade…

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IS DARK CHOCOLATE AS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH AS YOU ARE MADE TO BELIEVE?

“All I need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt,” American cartoonist Charles Schulz had famously remarked; ‘now and then’ being the imperative term in that sentence, especially when it comes to your health. There is something so…

5 FOOD RULES TO PREVENT HAIR FALL?

What hurts more than a break up? Hair fall. While this might make for a funny meme, it does have its roots in truth. There is something sinister about watching more strands than usual on the hair brush. And here…

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BENEFITS OF TURMERIC MILK (OR WHY GRANDMOTHERS ARE OFTEN RIGHT)

It is the ultimate elixir to most of your woes While chilli is frequently associated with India, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that turmeric is the spice most commonly used. Rarely will you find an Indian recipe prepared without a dash…

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THE ULTIMATE ‘CELEBRITY’ SECRET TO BEING BEAUTIFUL …

Being a beauty editor for years, I have interviewed a ton of actors and achievers on their beauty routine. Even before that I was privy to glamorous people and their lives as I started my career as a Page 3…