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Understanding How Ayurveda Can Truly Enhance Quality Of Your Life

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  Do you know sipping a hot cuppa of Jasmine tea can help in healing your wounds? Ayurveda, the ancient science of life has silently returned to our lives in some way or the other. But not knowing the principals of this science and applying in our daily life is not a healthy way of living. Ayurveda believes that every human body has a specific constitution or ‘prakruti’ that determines his vulnerability to disease and his nature. Essentially our diets should be in sync with our body type, and this will determine if we can be full of energy or lethargic and run-down by our daily chores. An additional benefit that the Ayurveda practitioners enjoy is the calm of mind. They can concentrate better, sleep better and feel less anxious overall. Here is a general understanding of three main body types and personality characteristics, otherwise known as doshas. Vata:  Thin and slim figured persons who are creative and full of joy and enthusiasm, are impulsive and have dry skin and persp...
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  Antioxidants are compounds that prevent any damage to cells by removing free radicals out from the body. Here’s a list of 10 healthy foods packed with antioxidants. Consuming antioxidant-rich foods helps to reduce cell damage by increasing blood oxygen levels and eliminating oxidative stress to prevent the risk of several chronic diseases. Antioxidants flush harmful toxins and free radicals out from your body, protecting you from many  health problems . Check out these ten antioxidant-rich foods that you must include in your diet. Blueberries Blueberries are one of the best foods rich in antioxidants. They contain a compound called anthocyanins that may help to reduce the risk of heart disease, manages blood pressure and lowers LDL cholesterol levels. Pecans Pecans are nuts that contain the right amount of healthy fats, calories, minerals and antioxidants. They help you increase the blood oxygen levels and maintain cholesterol levels. Dark Chocolate Dark chocolates contain s...

The folk regional dances of India

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The land of India has vastly rich traditional folk dances As unique as the traditions of India , the incredible are its ways of celebration, differing from region to region. One of the fascinating celebrations is the fabulous folk dances. It is a type of group dance performed at social gatherings based entirely on traditional music. However, the fun fact is that anyone with little or even no training in these dances can do it with ease and fun. Dumhal A folk dance from Jammu and Kashmir, Dumhal is performed by a group of men wearing long colourful robes accompanied by tall conical caps laced with beads and shells. Performed on special occasions and festivals, they move in a procession carrying a banner. Rouf is entirely women-oriented, performed during springtime by dancers in two rows facing each other gliding forward and backward. Bhangra Bhangra was originally performed during the harvest season in traditional Punjabi dress on the music of Dhol. Now famous worldwide, it has become a...

Glam and glow – Genius makeup hacks you need to know

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  Take a look at these trust-worthy makeup tricks and tips to slay your makeup game. The makeup game is getting stronger every day, with which it is also assumed that good makeup has to be expensive, time – consuming and requires a specialist to put it to best use. Is it true? Not at all! Knowing the right makeup tricks would surely save you time, money, and you will look more glam than ever. Whether you are looking to hide a zit with concealer or to fix common problems like smudging or fading, we have rounded up a few  best makeup tips  and tricks to fix your confusion. Give these hacks a try and thank us later. Colour correction Whether it is an active pimple/acne or any blemishes, colour correction technique can always help you get that flawless makeup look. Try buying a purple, red and green colour corrector according to your need. Green colour will help you hide any active acne or pimple, while red or dark shades will help you hide the dark spots, marks and blemishes...

India: 10 Interesting facts you probably didn’t know

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India is a diverse country in terms of culture, tradition, people and more. Apart from diversity, India has a lot more to offer to the world. Below are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about this vastly populated country. The number “0” was discovered in India Aryabhatta, an Indian mathematician-astronomer, discovered the number 0. The country is also recognized for its contributions to algebra, trigonometry and calculus. India’s linguistic diversity According to the 1961 census, India has 1,652 languages. The main languages spoken by more than 50 million people are Telegu, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu and Marathi. Also, India does not have a national language, as both Hindi and English are considered official languages. World’s largest democracy India is not only the world’s largest democracy but also has the largest number of voters. To put it in context, almost 540 million people voted in the 2014 general elections. Fastest growing population By 2028, India is expecte...