LIFESTYLE

Love and let love, says gay icon Sushant Divgikar
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The influencer-activist is also known under his drag alter ego Rani Ko-He-Nur. Divgikar joined the country's singing competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, which was broadcast on national television in 2018 -- the same year the Indian Supreme Court repealed the Section 377 law criminalizing homosexuality.
Should you oil your belly button?
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So like other parts of our boy which benefit by oiling does the navel as well? Not just the belly button, but the entire body, including our skin, benefits when you oil the navel. It is a primitive tradition described in our Vedas and Ayurveda, in which women and men oil their navels to nourish their entire bodies.
Airbnb Seeks 12 People To Live Anywhere For a Year
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From young families to remote workers, creators, empty nesters, and more, participants will be asked to share their experiences with the organizer to help inform future product upgrades and innovations on the platform to better accommodate nomadic living. Airbnb will assist with listing suggestions, local experiences and cover the cost of accommodations and provide an allowance for transportation for the duration of the program.
H&M collaborates with Japanese label TOGA
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The TOGA ARCHIVES x H&M collection will be available worldwide in selected stores and at hm.com from September 2. For women, the collection includes classic tailoring in navy, grey and black features dashes of eccentricity, such as bead embellished pockets or silk scarf cape detailing. It also includes dresses and skirts in bold floral and gingham prints pair cleverly with deconstructed knitwear are also included.
The emotional cost of Covid-19 on infertile couples
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The World Health Organisation has found that infertility afflicts one in every four couples in developing nations. In individuals and couples who are infertile, an outcome of their problems with reproductive health is an effect on their mental health. Both men and women have been found to have depression, anxiety, and feelings of loss of control, self-confidence, self-esteem and isolation when they are unable to conceive.
The Many Moods of Architecture
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Our spaces should be an extension of our personalities. Owing to their energetic and bubbly personalities, some people prefer brightly coloured spaces embellished with avant-garde decor, inspiring energy and cheer. Others opt for sobriety through simple, subtle designs that parade minimalism, inspiring calmness and comfort.
People afraid of catching Covid are more judgemental: Study
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The findings are evidence that our morality is shaped by various emotions and intuitions, of which concerns about health and safety are prominent. This means that our judgements of wrongdoing are not completely rational, said researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Consider this before undergoing face upliftment surgery
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Geeta Grewal, Cosmetic Surgeon and Wellness Expert, 9Muses Wellness Clinic, Gurugram, tells IANSlife: "Face-lifts are ideal for addressing signs of ageing, tightening excess skin, lifting the corners of your mouth, and removing deep creases.
'Revenge' travel is the new buzzword
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Those struck by wanderlust have started planning their next trip. But since leisure travel is no longer how it used to be before the pandemic, compliance with safety measures is indispensable. Post-pandemic travel could revive the travel industry with a whopping surge in bookings in the latter part of the year.
Choose the right cooking oil to stay healthy
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However, making healthy food a part of your diet can be difficult, due to several reasons. For instance, snacking has increased considerably during the present lockdown, not only at evening chai breaks, but also in between meals to power through the day. Given the paucity of time, we end up looking for options that need less effort.
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