Monsoon
What makes the Monsoons the best time for Ayurveda
The monsoon season in Kerala has historically and more recently, thanks to growing interest in Ayurveda, been a time when people engage in specific immunity-boosting rituals. Preventive treatments to strengthen and fortify the body against ailments are advised by the Vaidyas (Doctors) of CGH Earth Ayurveda treatment centres, Kalari Rasayana in Kollam and Kalari Kovilakom in Palakkad.
Tame your mane
Here are some tips from Jamien Lim, Senior Hair Research Scientist at Dyson, on how to manage your hair and avoid flyaways. Does humidity flatten hair? This will be determined by your hair type. Humidity has the opposite effect on thicker, curly hair types that are prone to frizz because moisture and heat in the air cause it to expand and puff up. If your hair is naturally fine and your styling goal is to add body and volume, humidity can undo all of your hard work and cause your hair to return to its natural, straight state.
Five ideas to stay sassy and stylish this monsoon
Monsoon, according to die-hard fashionistas, throws their styling plans for a loop. Puddles of water can get all over our clothes, and an unexpected storm can strike when you least expect it! How does one escape the fashion emergency that rains bring with them! Well, if there is a will, there's always a stylish way. Here's five quick fix solutions tailor made to make this monsoon a fashion fiesta.
Rainy Days: Keep little ones entertained with 5 exciting indoor games
Skoodle Quest Quinto, Brain puzzle and strategy board game: The objective of this Board game is pretty simple "Line your Five Marbles in a row before your opponent does". Not the traditional boring black and white marbles, Marbles in Quinto board game are given a colour twist with some funky colour combinations. Carry all Quinto marbles without any worry of losing them in a smart eco-friendly cloth bag provided in the box.
5 ways to care for the skin around your eyes in the monsoon
During the season, common eye conditions include bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, and allergies. When the weather conditions are favourable for bacteria and viruses to thrive, maintaining ocular hygiene becomes critical. The skin around the eyes is crucial for eye health. Because the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of our bodies, it requires special attention not only to combat various monsoon eye infections but also to prevent premature ageing.
"If planned effectively, monsoon weddings can be magical and unforgettable," says Ambika Gupta
Entrepreneur, founder of The A-Cube Project and luxe event designer Ambika Gupta says, "Monsoon also brings with it many logistical challenges such as delayed delivery, travel impediments and traffic snarls etc. Rain proofing your venue, ensuring the comfort of the guests and managing the seamless flow of service are some of the other challenges.
We all love new stuff, don't we?
Research suggests that around 75 per cent of urban Indian women aged between 23-30 years remove underarm hair once or twice a month, 7/10 of women do it themselves. Present hair removal routines can also lead to rough and patchy underarms that can undermine one's self-confidence ultimately reflecting in one's clothing choices and inhibiting their freedom of expression. Reinforcing its skincare expertise, two new variants to its Deo Roll-On range --Radiance and Fine Fragrance which are available in both spray and deo roll-on formats.
A magical monsoon getaway
The group anticipates this Monsoon season to be big on holiday adventures as travelers are continuing to go big on discretionary travel after summer and opting for savoring the beauty of rain-soaked destinations with cool weather. The hospitality chain offers a bouquet of boutique resorts amidst nature be it riverfronts, lake-sides, top of the hills, verdant estates, lush forests, or Himalayan perches.
7 indoor exercises to keep you fit during monsoon
There is always the risk of contracting cholera, dengue fever, or other dreadful diseases. So, how can one truly enjoy the monsoons while remaining safe and healthy? Yoga and nutrition expert Garima Goyal recommends doing a workout session of 60 minutes a day to help you stay active and fit during the season.
Six properties around Mumbai to soak in the best of monsoons
The Mumbai rains and the serenity of the surrounding areas are inextricably linked to the Indian monsoons. The tranquillity of Lonavala, the splendour of Mahabaleshwar, or the inherent historical culture of Nashik, the city associated with the Mahabharata, are truly beyond measure. However, before you decide to visit these lush green monsoon locations around Mumbai, you should book a comfortable and rejuvenating stay.
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