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Is your sex technique right?

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-9382939,width-300,resizemode-4/Couple-in-love-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Is your sex technique right?" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-9382939,width-300,resizemode-4/Couple-in-love-jpg.jpg" title="Is your sex technique right?" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Accepting the fact that your partner is not keen to explore your sexual fantasies isn't easy. Here's help! 26-year-old Tanya dreamt of replicating the romantic moves she'd seen on screen last evening with her husband. But the moment she slipped into a sexy black dress, she knew something would go wrong with her anticipated night of pleasure. By the time the two went to bed, her better half was semi asleep and just as she reached across to him, all he sleepily mused was, 'Not tonight honey!' A frequent occurrence in the sexual life of any urban couple, the moment your partner denies your sexual needs, the other half immediately starts nursing innumerable thoughts. "Is my wife having an affair or is that I fail to seduce her anymore?", "doesn't my husband love my touch?", are the most common thoughts that recur in a partner's head. An unwillingness to get physically cozy and intimate often creates suspicion and doubts in the mind of the other partner. Too much sexual inadequacy often also creates physical distance and an emotional disconnect, often leading to the break down of marital ties. Nidhi Chauhan, a homemaker says, "When he denied me for the first time, I got really embarrassed and didn't know how to react. I finally decided to go to bed without uttering a single word. Now this happens quite frequently and obviously it leads to a great amount of friction between us." Accepting the fact that your partner is not keen to explore your sexual fantasies isn't easy to digest, so here are some tips to get the chemistry sizzling once again. Is your technique right? While you're in bed with your partner, try to explore beyond the regular pleasure points. Find out new ways to seduce your partner, try new positions and don't be afraid to go beyond the regular seduction techniques. All this can help you and your partner in renewing the passion for making love to each other. Sunil Sharma, a marketing manager shares his experience, "I was tired of listening to this line from my wife, so I finally decided to sit across the table and discuss her sexual needs frankly. After a prolonged conversation, my wife revealed to me that I fail to arouse her completely. More than me touching her genitals, she liked kissing, fondling and hugging. She didn't like to be wild in bed and preferred a more subtle approach. I realized that I needed to be more attentive to her innate desires to help us bond better in bed." Here's help: Dr Sanjay Chugh, psychologist, says, "A man can get his woman in the mood by being physically affectionate with her, like running his hands tenderly along her legs, stroking her hair, kissing her on her eyes or giving her a little love bite on her neck. You will completely turn her off if you are always in a mad rush for intercourse. Many women also get bored with having sex the same way for long. So never be afraid of trying out new things." 'It was a long tiring day' Today's fast paced life often puts a lot of pressure on the couple which carries into the bedroom. This increases the stress level and thus they get lesser time to relax and rejuvenate themselves. Most of us are indulging in multitasking, which makes it difficult to concentrate on one's personal life. Dr Samir Parikh, psychologist says, "Our work has become the primary aspect of our life. No wonder that it's the primary source of most of our problems as well. Something or the other goes wrong everyday in one's professional ambit. The work culture we have these days, completely drains us out. It brings in communication gap between couples and affects their sex drive too. Therefore, it is necessary to learn to switch off from work once you walk home." Smita Sen, a public relation executive says, "Me and my husband hardly have any sex life now. We work for a BPO and our timings are completely different. We hardly get any time to spend with each other. Whenever I pursue him, he says he is too tired, when he is in the mood, I don't feel like making love to him. It's drawing us apart." Here's help: If your partner has been trying hard to meet deadlines and cope up with mounting work pressure, it may become difficult for him/her to concentrate on lovemaking. It's important to show some concern towards your spouse. Try to find out what is bothering him/her, try to comfort them, give them a stimulating massage if they are fatigued as it may help them open up and talk about their work issues. Once they talk frankly to you, you can comfort them and maybe get them into the mood for a night of passion. Try to do things that relax you both. Indulging in a warm shower together, enjoying the experience in an atmosphere filled with scented candles and aroma oils can take away the pent up stress. If you have a bathtub, soak yourself with your beau and put on some Zen chants to make the environment soothing. Learn to have fun together Playfulness is a very important aspect of one's sex life. Feeling closer during sex doesn't only depend on expensive gifts, perfumed candles and a cozy bed. The best thing about sex is the fun of experience, so it's vital to learn to laugh together. A little bit of excitement and sense of willingness can really set the ball rolling for you. Shweta Khatri, who is expecting her first child says, "To rekindle the desire of having sex you need to spend quality time with your partner. One can indulge in some fun activities together, like a tickling match, having a pillow fight or having a shower together. All these naughty things act as foreplay and can lead to a great night ahead." Here's help: A couple can try doing some interesting things together to perk up their sex life. From discussing each other's sexual fantasies, experimenting with kinky sex toys, watching some erotic films together, performing striptease or giving oral pleasure to your partner- the fun lies in being adventurous in bed. Time after time After a few decades of sharing the same bed, men often forget the importance of a satisfying foreplay. Therefore, many middle-aged women feel that their husbands are lesser dedicated to the bond now. Women often desire a prolonged foreplay to reach a state of complete arousal. Susana Ghosh, an advertising professional adds, "I have been married for 16 years. Though I know, my husband loves me, but the way he just focuses on my private parts during intercourse is a big turn off. The other day, he spent the entire evening watching football. As his team won, he was happy and wanted to make love. He just grabbed me, without any foreplay and post the session he simply turned around and went to sleep. He does not try to understand that I deserve and want more. It really upsets me." Here's help: Dr Samir Parikh tells, "One should use his spontaneity and imagination as the tools for foreplay. Foreplay should be lighthearted and slow. Many people take foreplay as just a mere exercise to reach an orgasm. However, the fact is, if a man fakes foreplay, his woman will fake her orgasm." The main purpose of foreplay is to make your partner feel special and cared for. Women really like being touched gently all over their body. An erotic massage, some compliments and some passionate kisses help to arouse her completely. Too busy for sex In this age of parenting and exhausting work schedules, it's often difficult for couples to concentrate on their sex life. Anmol Gupta says, "Nearly after two years of our marriage, we had our first baby. Obviously, both of us were very excited, but our sex life suffered because of my wife's pregnancy. We were hoping that things will get better after the delivery but it did not turn out as planned. My wife spends sleepless nights as she has to take care of the baby and it seems she is never in the mood for a night of togetherness." Here's help: Dr Rachna Singh opines, "Most of the couples feel that they're spending less time with their children. Therefore, in the quest of becoming perfect parents they sacrifice their sex lives. Do give time to your children, but save some time for your spouse as well. If you do not enjoy a holistic sexual union, you'll never be able to create a stress free environment for your children. For a fulfilling sex life, a couple has to be bonded well and it cannot happen overnight. One can't develop intimacy with his/her partner without spending adequate time with each other." 'I don't feel sexy enough' Weighty matters often harrow women. If you are incessantly worrying that you are not desirable enough because you have gained extra pounds, think again, as your partner might not have even noticed your extra love handles. Still it's good to be little health conscious. Trust me it will boost your self-esteem as well. Sushant Rawat, a software engineer states, "Though sex is not only about having a great body, but who doesn't want an attractive partner? Therefore, I follow a strict exercise regime and a healthy lifestyle. I feel great about my body and it boosts my confidence in bed, and definitely improves my performance as well." Here's help: Priyanka Verma, a yoga instructor says, "Being in shape is not as difficult as people think, if you alter your lifestyle a little bit you can easily get rid of those extra pounds. Just try to consume a lot of fluids throughout the day, take smaller meals at regular intervals and exercise regularly. Be it yoga or hitting a gym, follow a routine and if you are aiming at some serious weight loss, than exercise with a trainer. Eat healthy and workout, that's the only way to stay fit and healthy." Everybody wishes to have a satisfying sex life, but for attaining sizzling sexual chemistry, you have to understand your partner and give the other person an opportunity to understand you. Many people find it difficult to put their feelings in words; they feel uncomfortable in doing things to get their spouse in the mood for sex. But it's necessary to realize that these efforts will in turn create a rewarding experience for both of you. Being sexual is much more than just eliciting a physical response. When you are tuned into your partner as a beloved and not as a sexual object, it will enrich relations between the two.</div>

Is your sex technique right?

Accepting the fact that your partner is not keen to explore your sexual fantasies isn't easy. Here's help! 26-year-old Tanya dreamt...

Got diabetes? There's an app for that

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46526582,width-300,resizemode-4/Got-diabetes-Theres-an-app-for-that.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Got diabetes? There's an app for that" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46526582,width-300,resizemode-4/Got-diabetes-Theres-an-app-for-that.jpg" title="Got diabetes? There's an app for that" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>U.S. health researchers said on Monday they are targeting millions of smartphone users with Apple Inc's new software tool, hoping to collect an unprecedented amount of data on major diseases by tracking their behaviors via iPhone.  The ResearchKit software tool, an open source platform, allows researchers to design applications that use built-in sensors on the iPhone along with data from other wearable devices to gather real-time health data. Scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College are among the first to offer apps for diseases like diabetes and heart disease.  For example, Massachusetts General Hospital's GlucoSuccess app allows diabetics to participate in a research study that gives feedback on how their diet and exercise patterns impact daily glucose readings. It asks volunteers whether they have taken all of their medications or inspected their feet.  "It's very hard in practice for people to carry out all the recommendations and stick with them over time," said Dr. Stanley Shaw, co-director of the Center for Assessment Technology and Continuous Health at Massachusetts General.  Other apps released on Monday involve studies on asthma, breast cancer and Parkinson's disease. For volunteers, the apps are designed to help people with chronic disease follow through with important health behaviors.  For researchers, the data improves upon the many pages of survey questions study volunteers had to fill out, often based on their recollection of what they ate in the prior week or how many minutes they put in at the gym.  Shaw said the fact that Apple made ResearchKit open source will allow "a whole host of medical researchers" to develop apps for their own research projects.  "We view this as the opening salvo," he said.  The MyHeart Counts app will collect data about physical activity and cardiac risk factors for Stanford scientists studying heart disease. It allows users to complete tasks, such as performing a six-minute walk if they are able, and answer surveys from their iPhone, and provide them with an assessment of their heart health and information on how to improve it.  The app can tap into data gathered by other wearable gadgets such as Jawbone or Fitbit, but it can also be used with the iPhone, as long as people remember to keep their phones turned on, said Dr. Euan Ashley, chair of Stanford's biomedical data science initiative.  Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, sees mobile health playing a major role in the president's $215 million precision medicine initiative.  He anticipates tech companies will use large patient studies as a "test bed for a lot of the technologies they are developing."  "The Googles and the Apples and the Qualcomms are certainly paying close attention to the potential of this," Collins said in a recent interview with Reuters.  Researchers say ResearchKit simplifies their recruiting work. Volunteers can decide how much data to share directly with the research institutions. "The data does not go to Apple," Ashley said.  Dr. Eric Schadt, a genomics professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at New York's Mount Sinai, used the platform to develop an asthma app along with Weill Cornell Medical College and LifeMap Solutions, a subsidiary of BioTime.  The fact that researchers can recruit, consent and enroll participants remotely should produce study sample sizes that are "orders of magnitude" greater than in the past at a fraction of the cost, Schadt said.</div>

Got diabetes? There's an app for that

U.S. health researchers said on Monday they are targeting millions of smartphone users with Apple Inc's new software tool, hoping to co...

Tips to save your skin this Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46442437,width-300,resizemode-4/Tips-to-save-your-skin-this-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to save your skin this Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46442437,width-300,resizemode-4/Tips-to-save-your-skin-this-Holi.jpg" title="Tips to save your skin this Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Holi is as much about fun and frolic as it is about colours and, in turn, chemicals.  The festival can result in a dermatological nightmare if you don't take precautions to protect your skin from the harmful chemicals in the colours. You may have bought loads of organic colours, but have your neighbours and friends done so too? Organic colours are safer, but that doesn't reduce the risks. "It is advisable to use colours derived from dried flowers for a skinfriendly Holi," advises Dr Anusree Gangopadhyay , a dermatologist at a city hospital. "Inorganic colours can induce contact dermatitis -a condition that causes reddening of the skin, a burning sensation and subsequently , rashes. Some people are allergic to the chemicals used in the colours and the reactions may show up the same day or even a week later." If your skin reacts by breaking out, the quickest, albeit temporary remedy is to wash off the colour immediately and apply an ice pack to the affected area. "Calamine lotions are good and can be used for post-Holi treatment," she says.  It is also important to prepare your skin for the beating. Makeup artiste Ojas Rajani suggests application of a mixture of olive oil, Moroccan oil or castor oil on your skin and hair to keep the colours from penetrating. It also helps rinse off the colours easily . "Oil your hair well and tie it in a neat pony tail before stepping out and apply waterproof sunscreen all over. It's best to enjoy Holi sans makeup. Moisturize your lips well and apply the darkest shade of nail colour to avoid multi-coloured nails. You can also wear a funky scarf to protect the ears from powdered colours," she suggests.  To remove colours, opt for a mild cleanser instead of soap."Soap dries the skin out, while cleansers clean without stripping off the moisture. If you have sensitive skin, dip cotton balls in rose water and apply on the skin.Follow up with aloe vera gel mixed with an Avion capsule (an overthe-counter vitamin) for glowing skin!" Rajani adds.  People often make the mistake of wearing contact lenses on Holi.These lenses are semi-permeable and cannot protect your eyes.Stick to glasses or shades. Steer clear of dry colour if you have asthma or are prone to dust allergy . "Dry gulal contains irritants that can cause severe asthma attacks. Keep your inhaler handy ," Dr Gangopadhyay suggests.</div>

Tips to save your skin this Holi

Holi is as much about fun and frolic as it is about colours and, in turn, chemicals. The festival can result in a dermatological nightmare...

Save sensitive skin during Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46453775,width-300,resizemode-4/Save-sensitive-skin-during-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Save sensitive skin during Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46453775,width-300,resizemode-4/Save-sensitive-skin-during-Holi.jpg" title="Save sensitive skin during Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>If you have sensitive skin and you're wondering if Holi will make your skin worse, go for natural colours, use moisturiser in abundance and do more to protect your skin on the festival of colours, which will be celebrated on Friday.  Pankaj Chaturvedi, senior consultant dermatologist at Medlinks clinic, shares how to be cautious if you have sensitive skin:  * Apply a waterproof sunscreen on your skin to protect it from the sun.  * Buy only natural colours which are skin-friendly. The best you can do is to play Holi with flowers and homemade colours so that your skin doesn't get affected.  * Apply a thick coat of moisturiser or oil all over the body. The slipperiness of the skin prevents the dry colours from sticking to the skin and come off easily later.  * If you experience irritation in any part of the body, wash with cold water immediately. Pat dry and apply soothing calamine lotion. Do not use a face wash very often.  * If the colours don't come off easily, do not rub or scrub the face over and over. The skin becomes dry and can also peel. One can use curd to soften the body and hair.  * Homemade ubtans like Fuller's earth and sandalwood powder are helpful to rinse off the colours.  * Prepare a paste with milk and turmeric powder. The paste is good for the sensitive skin of the face. </div>

Save sensitive skin during Holi

If you have sensitive skin and you're wondering if Holi will make your skin worse, go for natural colours, use moisturiser in abundance...

Holi recipe: Colourful Pacman dumplings

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-18969795,width-300,resizemode-4/Pac-man-dumplings-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Holi recipe: Colourful Pacman dumplings" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-18969795,width-300,resizemode-4/Pac-man-dumplings-jpg.jpg" title="Holi recipe: Colourful Pacman dumplings" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Holi is associated with all things sweet but here's your chance to break the tradition. Bring together the goodness of colours and flavours of delicious dumplings to celebrate this year's Holi the Pac-Man way. Brace yourself as the enemies Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde come alive on your plate and try to tempt you to gobble them up one by one. Serve them as starters at your Holi party and get everyone grooving to the mouth-watering bites. Ingredients For filling Water Chestnut 50 gm Broccoli 200 gm Carrot 100 gm Bok Choy 100 gm Salt to taste Monosodium glutamate (MSG) 10-15 gm White pepper powder 1-2 gm Sesame Oil 2 tea spoon Potato starch 25 gm For outer layer Potato starch 100 gm Wheat starch 200 gm For colour Orange - Beetroot juice in the dough Green - Natural green food colour in the dough. Method 1. Mix all ingredients for the filling in the order of sequence and blanch them to give them a crispy feel. Then, saute them for about 2 minutes. 2. Add potato starch and finish off by dribbling some sesame oil. 3. For the outer skin, make the dough using potato starch flour and wheat flour. Cut the dough into small balls and roll it into the shape of Pac-Man characters filled with a portion of the mixture. 4. To steam the dim sums, boil water in a large vessel and float a small bowl inside the boiling water with the dim sums. Close the lid and let it steam for at least 10 minutes. Serve hot!</div>

Holi recipe: Colourful Pacman dumplings

Holi is associated with all things sweet but here's your chance to break the tradition. Bring together the goodness of colours and flav...

Holi recipes: Badam kheer, besan laddoo

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-18985426,width-300,resizemode-4/kheer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Holi recipes: Badam kheer, besan laddoo" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-18985426,width-300,resizemode-4/kheer.jpg" title="Holi recipes: Badam kheer, besan laddoo" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>With the Holi festival right around the corner, here are two easy to make sweets that will sweeten up your day and make you enjoy the festival of colors even more. Badam kheer [Takes 1 hr, serves 4] Ingredients 25-30 almonds ½ cup water 10 strands of saffron ½ cup sugar 1L milk ¼ tsp cardamom powder 5 pistachios for garnish, crushed (optional) Method - Grind the almonds with water into a smooth paste. - Soak the saffron strands in one tsp of milk for about 15 min. Boil the remaining milk in a wide non stick pan. Once the milk comes to a boil add the almond paste stirring continuously till the mixture becomes dense on a low flame. - Once thick, add the sugar, saffron milk and cardamom powder and let it simmer for 2-3 min. - Remove from heat and garnish with pistachios (if using). - Serve hot or chilled. Besan ke laddoo [Takes 1 ½ hrs, makes 40] Ingredients 4 cups besan (gram flour) 2 cups sugar 1 cup desi ghee 1 tsp cardamom powder ½ cup raisins and almonds, chopped A few saffron strands Method - Melt the desi ghee in a non stick pan or kadahai and add the besan. Cook on low flame stirring continuously till it turns golden-brown. - Once golden-brown, remove from heat and spread it on a big flat surface for it to cool down. - Once cooled, add the sugar and cardamom powder, mix well. Once mixed add the raisins and almonds to the besan and make the laddoos. - Garnish the laddoos with saffron strands.</div>

Holi recipes: Badam kheer, besan laddoo

With the Holi festival right around the corner, here are two easy to make sweets that will sweeten up your day and make you enjoy the festi...

Tips to play safe Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31893488,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to play safe Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31893488,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-jpg.jpg" title="Tips to play safe Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Here are some important tips Skincare tips 
1. Nothing can beat covering maximum part of your body with full sleeved clothes and trousers but the old remedy of using mustard oil/coconut oil/ olive oil/ vaseline over your entire body on the night before and the morning of Holi does wonders in removing the colours easily post Holi. 2. Herbal and natural colours like turmeric, tea leaves, henna, marigold flowers etc can be a very good choice for playing Holi as they don't harm your skin much. 3. Drink lots and lots of water as skin tends to get dehydrated with the use of chemicals so the hydration should be replenished. 4. Use of a toner before stepping out to play Holi helps to close the pores of your skin thereby reducing the absorption and the harm. 5. Another tip would be to remove Gulal with dry hands rather than using water as it spreads even more after water application. 6. A transparent nail polish can take care of your nails, never rub your skin while removing colours and a facial cleanser is a better choice instead of a soap. 7. If any irritation develops after the use of colours, wash the area with cold water and apply calamine lotion and a good moisturiser. 8. Last but not the least, a good waterproof sunscreen and a thick moisturiser is a must. Haircare tips 1. The best way is to tie your hair and reduce the damage because of colours. 2. The scalp gets dry with the chemicals in the colours and the use of coconut oil or rosemary oil prevents it and the conditioner application post Holi takes care of it completely 3. Hair should be washed with a mild shampoo and lemon juice can be added to prevent dryness and it also takes care of any infection. Don't over shampoo and try to remove all the colour in a single day. if its not going, shampoo nicely the next day.</div>

Tips to play safe Holi

Here are some important tips Skincare t ips 1. Nothing can beat covering maximum part of your body with full sleeved clothes and trousers ...

Holi chiller recipe

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31891254,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-chiller-recipe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Holi chiller recipe" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31891254,width-300,resizemode-4/Holi-chiller-recipe.jpg" title="Holi chiller recipe" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>The kick of this mocktail is that it can be easily turned into a cocktail by adding Gin or Vodka. Ingredients 100 gms of almonds 25 gms of pistachio 25 gms of peeled melon seed 25 gms of poppy seed 30 gms of Saunf 30 - 40 black pepper seed 15 - 20 rose petal 6 - 7 pieces of elaichi seed 1 ltr milk 500 ml Water 20 ml of rose water 12 spoon of sugar/ according to taste 1 - 2 gm of Saffron Method -Soak black pepper, rose petals and saunf in water for 30 mins, grind the ingredients into a fine paste and sieve it to obtain a smooth paste. -Soak almond and pistachio overnight in water, peel them. -Make a smooth paste of almond, pistachio, melon seed, elaichi, poppy seed. Add rose water in the paste. -Take the pepper mix and almond mix, add milk, water and sugar to taste. -Take the chiller, add the saffron which is boiled in a little water to obtain a golden orange colour. -Cool the above drink before serving. One can also add Gin/Vodka to make it into a cocktail.</div>

Holi chiller recipe

The kick of this mocktail is that it can be easily turned into a cocktail by adding Gin or Vodka. Ingredients 100 gms of almonds 25 gms of ...

Spice up Holi party with right snacks

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31849874,width-300,resizemode-4/Spice-up-Holi-party-with-right-snacks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Spice up Holi party with right snacks" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-31849874,width-300,resizemode-4/Spice-up-Holi-party-with-right-snacks.jpg" title="Spice up Holi party with right snacks" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Finger foods are always an indulging delight for your taste buds. Pair them with desi delights like thandaai, jaljeera, masala chaach or traditional masala chai on the festival of Holi as a treat for your tummy. It will however help if you follow some do's and don'ts of serving the perfect Holi snacks, as suggested by McCain Foods Kitchen: Serve them light: Snacks are not a full meal. They are essentially appetizers which are created to enhance your hunger and not to fill you up. Potato wedges, fries and onion rings are some foods that can be served. Make them funky: The appetizers should look appetizing and luscious. Go for neon-rimmed tooth picks and tiny colourful spoons to make the snacks look more interesting. Avoid messy serves: The dip shouldn't be too watery as it has chances of creating a mess at the table. Also, keep the snacks bite-sized so that they can be easily picked up from the plates, both with hand or toothpicks. Minimum flavours: Strong spices such as chillies and peppers can rob the taste buds of the refined tang of the drink one is having. Keep the snacks simple with just a pinch of salt and mild pepper seasoning. Timing matters: Snacks should be prepared as close to the serving time as possible to ensure the desired freshness and crispiness, otherwise they might get soggy. Use frozen foods rightly: Buy products in a good frozen condition. The instructions written on the packets should be carefully followed. They should be used straight from the freezer if thawing is not required. Return the unused product back to the freezer at the earliest.</div>

Spice up Holi party with right snacks

Finger foods are always an indulging delight for your taste buds. Pair them with desi delights like thandaai , jaljeera , masala chaach ...

Prepare your hair for Holi

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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46383092,width-300,resizemode-4/Prep-your-hair-for-Holi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Prep your hair for Holi" border="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" pg="" src="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46383092,width-300,resizemode-4/Prep-your-hair-for-Holi.jpg" title="Prep your hair for Holi" vspace="0" width="300" /></a>Holi - the festival of colours and love is just around the corner. Follow these simple steps from celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo to ensure you have a great celebration without worrying about any hair damage. Holi hair prep tips by celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo: Ensure you protect your hair before going out - a natural oil-based head massage will do the trick. Get the oil of your choice (coconut, castor, macadamia) and massage it all the way throughout the hair. This will help to prevent colour dye from coming into direct contact with hair and will lessen the damage. After the oil mask, wash the hair with shampoo to remove any excess oil and blow-dry. Wear a head-scarf or a hat to protect your hair from getting tangled and from coming into contact with artificial colours. Whilst playing at Holi, make sure to tie your hair. Easy and simple hairstyles like the French braid, side ponytail or a bun are practical yet fashionable too. If you have coloured or highlighted hair, you need to use a special, colour protecting shampoo for your hair. After the celebrations, wash your hair with warm water until the colour dye comes off. Then use a paraben-free shampoo and conditioner to rinse any leftover colour. Do not worry if some of the colours remain on your scalp, as it might take up to two days to fade away. Make sure you don't wash your hair twice on the same day, as it can cause it to become dry and brittle.</div>

Prepare your hair for Holi

Holi - the festival of colours and love is just around the corner. Follow these simple steps from celebrity hair stylist Asgar Saboo to ens...

Health hazards of high fashion

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Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags or toothpick-tight jeans may be trendy, but have you ever thought what all health side-effects they are having on your body? Certain fashion trends can take a toll of your health if you don't take steps to correct them, reports huffingtonpost.com. * Bigger isn't always better: Is your over-sized handbag causing back pain? Heavy handbags, computer bags -- even dog carriers with a 10-pound pooch inside can cause back pain. Inside a typical handbag, you may find a phone, iPad, wallet, makeup bag, a bottle of water, book or magazine -- maybe an extra pair of shoes. They seem like little things but they add weight, up to 10 pounds, and carrying all that weight can cause shoulder and neck pain. When it comes to fashion, putting extra weight on one side of your body is one of the biggest neck and back pain causes. Any time you carry weight on one side of your body for an extended period of time, it causes your spine to curve, and that leads to back pain symptoms. So what can you do? Try to aim for symmetry. Choose a bag that you can wear diagonally across your body rather than a single-strap bag that rests on one shoulder. When you can't avoid using a single-strap bag, be conscious of changing the sides you use to carry it. * That stylish backpack you bought your child can be a pain in their neck and shoulder Let's face it, kids want to be fashionable and trendy too. In these days of iPads and laptops, online learning and e-books, it seems like a backpack would be unnecessary. But kids are still loaded down with traditional books, as well as notebooks, binders, folders and calculators. It all adds up and tips the scale in an unhealthy direction. Unfortunately, most kids are wearing backpacks that are too heavy for them. As a father of two, I'm all too familiar with the problem. A child's backpack should weigh no more than about 15 percent to 20 percent of his or her body weight. If a child starts complaining about neck, back or shoulder pain, parents should look at the backpack first. * Less is more: wallets are causing men pain Millions of men drive with their wallet in their back pocket and sit on them at their desk at work. Unfortunately, this is one of the worst things you can do for your back. Back pain and sciatica is often caused by sitting on a thick and heavy wallet that throws your pelvic balance off triggering chronic pain in your back, hips and shoulders. Eventually, you may compress the sciatic nerve -- it runs from each side of the spine down through the back of each thigh to the foot -- and cause sciatica, searing leg pain and numbness. The piriformis muscle near your glutes may also become aggravated, which can irritate the nerve and trigger lower back and sciatic pain. You're better off placing your wallet or money clip in your front pocket while sitting for a prolonged period. * Your "killer" heels may be killing much more than you think High-end fashion designers are synonymous with today's most sought after styles including sky high pumps and heels. However, the pain you feel while walking in your six-inch heels is a symptom of the potential damage stylish footwear may be causing to your body; including your back and neck. The structure of the foot is not meant to be crammed in the shoe that way. It puts the body in a very unnatural position. Try giving your feet a break with flats or running shoes in between -- especially if walking to work. * The skinny on skinny jeans Skinny jeans have become the quintessential fashion staple for many women and men especially in the fall. Unfortunately, trying to squeeze into them is more than an inconvenience. An overly tight fit could actually cause nerve damage.</div>

Health hazards of high fashion

Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags or toothpick-tight jeans may be trendy, but have you ever thought what all health side-effe...

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