Choose the right colour With so many lipstick shades available at every departmental and cosmetic store, it can be hard to decide which one to pick up. Just because you like a particular shade, does not mean it will suit you. So how...

Vakratund mahaakaay suryakoti samprabhaNirvign kuru me dev sarvakaareyeshu sarvada Traditionally, any shubh karya (auspicious work or activity) in Hinduism is begun with an invocation to Lord Ganesh. This ritualistic practice ...

Plagued by dandruff? Cheesed off by those dry white flakes that just keep dropping off your head providing you with your own mini snowfall in the midst of a sultry Indian summer? You are not alone. In fact, research suggests that more people have dandruff...

What is acne? Acne consists of those terrible, red, swollen, pus-filled pimples which are the every woman's worst nightmare. The most common form of acne is known as acne vulgaris, usually found on women with oily skin. Acne occurs most often du...

The world swims before you, literally, as you see flashes of light and funny patterns dancing before your eyes. Suddenly you find yourself helpless. You can barely see. As the nausea starts to hit, you break into a cold sweat. As if that's not bad enough,...

Orkut, Friendster, Hi5, Facebook, and MySpace—do these names sound familiar to you? These are examples of social networking sites. Such sites allow people to make new friends, send messages, share photos, etc. In recent times, these sites have become ve...

Unless you have a very hairy back, dont wax it. Surprisingly women who have barely discernable body hair on their back still want to wax it, with the result that their backs get getting rough when the hair starts growing back. Soon in-growths or a rash st...

Skin Cleanser: Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser good unboiled milk. All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Ano...

Divorce and Parenting Pawns in the game Vinita Panjabi recalls, "When Sanjay and I decided to get a divorce, I think we fought the most about who would keep the children. I remember being so angry and hurt that I wanted to hit back...

Body piercing may sound like a new-age art but the truth is that we have been practicing it for centuries. Have you ever realised that even your earring hole is a form of body piercing? It is the most common form of body piercing practised. In Indi...

Most women go through life with looks bordering on average, never realizing their true potential. Then on the other hand there are those women who do take time out to apply make-up, but somehow they dont reach their beauty peak. They just dont get it ...

Everybody's in a hurry. Rushing to college, to a party, to a meeting, to pick up the kids, or to office. You grab your breakfast as you rush out of the house, brush your hair in the car, and if you have the time, you swipe a tube of lipstick over your lip...

The ovulation period roughly lasts for 24-48 hours during a cycle. Sperms, on the other hand, live for around 3 to 5 days, and sometimes even longer. Therefore, there is only a very short time each month when you are most likely to conceive. It may tak...

The beginnings of sexual awareness "Daddy, why is the sky blue?" "Mummy, where does the sun go at night?" And then suddenly, like a bolt from the blue - "Mummy, where do babies come from?" This question usually leaves parents squirming with embarrassm...

Maids and More When you leave your child in the care of a maid, you need to realize that all your parenting ideals are essentially sent for a toss. All parents want the best for their child, and they often take pains...