Different types of moustache in Rajasthan

Seen below are different types of moustache kept by different communities in Rajasthan. Each has been painted by a different painter from their community. I saw this on a wall of a restaurant in Delhi. I will post a detailed review of the restaurant soon. Notice that the style of their turban is also significantly different.

This is the restaurant we dined in.

6 poses to help insomnia

These are 6 poses that will help you sleep better.

Did you read the previous article-  How to wake up looking fresh and radiating?

Below are few poses that will help people who have insomnia. These do relax the body and you can fall off to sleep easily. Do try these and give us your feedback.

Who is afraid of Fear?

Written by Rubina Sushil

Hi There!

Fear of failure remains one of the biggest roadblock to success. Anything you see as an accomplishment, remains elusive to you, thanks to a little hesitation, a little holding back on your part. It affects our career and relationships, and we are unable to take that one step that would make all the difference. Constant high expectations, from ourselves, from others make us believe that it’s too much work. Our energy is sapped by trying to get that relationship to work or that business on track. And we give up.

But I feel the bigger culprit is our EGO. We are judgemental and constantly comparing ourselves with others. We have high expectations whereas we ourselves lack sincerity. Deep down we are aware of all this. There is a lacking in our own efforts. This holding back at a crucial juncture, when a decision could change the entire scenario, is actually the feeling of lack of sincerity. When you know you haven’t done enough, or worked harder. The fear of failure suddenly seeps in.

Friends, make a small change in yourselves today. Accept you have an ego that is working against you. You can turn all that around by this change. I called it a small change, but it is huge. And there is no way we can kill our ego. It is there for our rise as well as downfall. But when it gets too negative, it is better to recognise it and tame it.

And Hey! Don’t forget to leave a comment. Love to hear from you!

Bra designs for deep backs

When you wear a deep and low back, what kind of bra can you wear? 

Here are some ideas for you. These are trendy and fashionable.

Chand balis

There are different earrings for different occasions, outfits, moods, etc. Earrings can completely transform the outfit. It is a very important accessory. You could choose to wear simple and plain solitaires or more flamboyant ear cuffs or chandeliers, tops or hoops. The latest in vogue with traditional Indian outfits are chand baalis. They go well with saris or long, floor length anarkalis or even lehengas. These give a spark and another dimension to the face.

Our Bollywood actresses are sporting chand balis a lot. See the pictures below. Have you invested in a chand bali? 

20 lessons that Indian advertisements taught us

1. Kareena has dandruff problem, Katrina has dry hair problem, Shilpa has hairfall problem

2. If you've a hot wife, make sure your neighbor doesn't use a deodorant in your absence.

3. Your complexion is more important than your qualifications.

4. If there is no salt in your kitchen you can use Toothpaste.

5. Every second oral care brand is No. 1 and recommended by every dentist in India!!!

6. If your daughter is not Ready to Get married, take her to a jewelry/textile shop.

7. Only reason why men use deodorant is to get girls.

8. Most colas cure all kinds of phobias. You will be close to a superman, if you drink these regularly!!

9. All superstars are so poor that they prefer to risk life for a cool drink than to purchase it for Rs:10

10. The special effects in shampoo ads are greater than special effects in Avatar.

11. Fruit content in shampoo and soap is more than fruit content in 99% of juices.

12. Amul has better satirical cartoonists than people who make better milk products.

13. Most people buy vehicles to travel in bad roads but complain about roads in India.

14. You can't eat Dairy Milk Silk without spreading it all over your face.

15. Nobody uses motorbikes for commuting, its only to pick up girls.

16. All soaps kill 99.9% of germs.

17. People believe that Bacardi makes music CD's and Directors special/Kingfisher make mineral water.

18. The only time mothers and daughters talk to each other, it's usually about hair oil.

19. No matter what kind of expert one is, he'll always wear a white laboratory coat.

And, finally this

20.Mutualfundinvestmentsaresubjecttomarketriskspleasereadtheofferdocumentcarefullybeforeinvesting. (To be Read in one breath)

16 Innovative uses of a grater. DIY

Kitchen utensils like a grater can be used in many ways, not just to grate things. Let us see some innovative uses of humble grater.

1. To grate/shred your jeans.

2. To decorate flowers outdoors.

3. To  light tea lights. 

Click below to see more.

How to wake up looking fresh and radiating?

When you wake up in the morning, do you look fresh like a morning dew drop or do you look haggard, with your hair all over the place, dark circles under eyes, face oily, fingers swollen due to water retention, mouth with bad breath? Do you know, there are ways that will help you glow and wake up very fresh and beautiful? Here, we are not recommending that you sleep with makeup, jewels and sari on like in Hindi soaps. We are about to give you tips that will help you wake up and look mesmerizingly beautiful.

1. Before sleeping, remove all your makeup and jewels carefully. Make sure you have no traces of makeup. Apply a nice moisturizer not only on your face but hands, legs, feet and body. Also apply a dash of your favorite perfume. Apply nice overnight creams, serums or anti aging creams before dozing off.
2. Make sure to brush your teeth before going to bed. Use a waterpik or a floss. This will make sure that you do not have a bad breath when you wake up.
3. Sleep well. This means that get enough sleep. Do not sleep too late with your mobile next to you that you keep checking in between, at midnight. If you get proper sleep, you will not have dark circles when you wake up.
4. Keep cold ice bag on your eyes or slices of cucumber on your eyes for 10 minutes before you retire.
5. Draw your heavy curtains before you sleep. Try not to watch TV before sleeping. Rather listen to soothing and relaxing music.
6. Sleep on nice silk bed sheets. Invest in beautiful soft laces, satin and silks to sleep on. Feel like a princess in your bedroom. Sleeping on rough bed sheets, can irritate your skin and can give you rashes and wrinkles.
7. It is a good practice to remove the bed covers which are put during the day and sleep on clean and soft bed sheets.
8. The bed sheets and pillow covers should not only be beautiful but clean and hygienic. They should be changed often.
9. Make sure your bed, mattress, sheets and pillows are very comfortable.
10. Different people have different habits of sleeping. Some prefer to sleep on their back, some on their stomach and some lie on their side. Sleep in a position that gives you maximum comfort. There is no hard and fast rule about position of sleeping.

Try these tips and wake up glowing fresh.

12 doable makeup ideas for Halloween

I do not like too creepy makeup. These are some very doable and nice makeup ideas for Halloween. These halloween ideas are totally makeup based.
Here and here are some pictures of our Halloween party couple of years back.

Should you worry about Gluten?

Written by Rubina Sushil

Hi There!

You may have been worrying about gluten for some time now. These days gluten is often mentioned in magazines and conversations with concerned friends who associate it with weight gain. It’s time to give it a serious thought.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in some food grains and additives that give it elasticity and chewiness. Some common foods we eat having gluten are breads, baked foods, beer, pasta, cereals, sauces, malt vinegar, sauces and salad dressings.

Is gluten harmful?

Many of us may be gluten intolerant, and not even know about it. Gluten is responsible for an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease. This leads to various digestive issues, anemia, fatigue, failure to thrive as well as an increased risk of many serious diseases. It is believed that celiac disease, which is common in the elderly, afflicts about 1 percent of the population. But the disease is rapidly increasing, and that is the reason for concern because the diagnosis is difficult and many patients don’t even know they have it.

Does gluten lead to weight gain?

There is no substantive evidence to this. But if you do want to go gluten-free stay away from refined carbs too. Gluten may not just be the reason for your weight gain.

Should you remove gluten from your diet?

Try to understand first if you are gluten- intolerant. Remove it completely from your diet for a month and see if some of the symptoms associated with celiac disease and associated disorders like irritable bowel syndrome have reduced. Choose natural gluten-free grains like millet, buckwheat and fruits, vegetables, brown rice, seeds and nuts, along with meat, fish, eggs, and milk products for a healthier lifestyle.

Even if you don’t have the intolerance, try to gradually reduce the intake of gluten. It will definitely make a huge difference.

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How to get full night's sleep and rest in 20 minutes

We lead a stressful and busy lifestyle. It is survival of he fittest. We develop strategies to beat the daily stresses. Sometimes it is meditation, sometimes chanting, deep breathing, etc. What we seek is peace and tranquility- peaceful mind, body and soul.
Here is a tip that will help you completely relax and rejuvenate. In 20 minute, you can be as refreshed as if you got full night's sleep. This Yoga mudra is called Viparita Karani mudra. It is legs up on the wall. You can place a small pillow under your lower back. Light up a nice fragrance of your choice. Indulge in some aroma therapy. Close your eyes, deep breathe and let relaxation penetrate in each cell of your body. Take your's mind's eye to each part of the body and let it relax completely. Lie down in this pose till you actually feel the body, heart and mind relaxed. There should be no tension neither in mind nor the body. The mind should stop wandering.
Viparita Karani mudra is a soothing posture. It restores you. It is an inverted posture. Hence, the blood flow is anti gravity. Also the blood flow is towards the head, the brain. If you are very fatigued, doing this helps to calm the nervous system. It is antidote to anxiety, depression and stress.
You lie down peacefully and enter an introspective realm. You are able to go deeper within and connect with yourself. When you get up, observe within yourself. You will feel softer, calmer and would have more gratitude. You will be centered and grounded.

Mother and daughter dressed alike

It is a very cute picture when mother and daughter are dressed alike. Daughter's are reflections of mothers. Mother and daughter dressed alike look like angels, like fairies. They portray a perfect picture. Here are some very cute images of mother and daughter dressed similar.