Monday 28 November 2011

Pick up a precise perfume for winters and smell good!



Generally women are associated with theirdelicacy and fragrance and perfumes are the first love for them. But do you know that different seasons have different fragrances suiting them. Summers and springs lend you a floral feeling where as winters is the time to go hot and sexy

Training Manager, Fiona Caroline, Parfum Christian Dior, Mumbai, says, “During the winters, heavy clothing and the fall in the temperature does not emanate the fragrance as easily as it would in the summer or the spring season. Winter perfumes depend on one’s body chemistry. If your skin is dry and dehydrated, your body needs a fragrance which has an essence that is warm and intense, as compared to other seasons. Fragrances linger well on skin that is not dry and enhances the staying power of the fragrance”.

There are some tips which can help you to choose your right scent. So have a look:

1). Never inhale five six perfumes together. Give yourself five minutes between smelling each perfume. 

2). Never rub your one wrist with another if you have sprayed the perfume on it as it will destroy some of the top notes. 

3). Winter scents include sweet notes like amber, vanilla, cinnamon oranges, caramel, lemon, honey. 

So choose your taste these winters accordingly and get set going.

Try some home remedies to get rid of acne and pimples!

Acne is a common problem faced by lot of people due to various reasons. Acne usually starts with blackheads and when the inflammations turn red they become the unsightly pimples that all of us dread. 

But you can bid adieu to pimples by following these simple home remedies but just make sure you don't suffer from any allergies. Here's what you can do to prevent them... 

1). Take a few pieces of Jaiphal (Nutmeg), mix it with some unboiled milk and apply the paste on your acne. Wash it off after about two hours. 

2). Not only oranges are good for health but you can also use orange peels as a remedy for pimples too. Grind the peels, mix them with a few drops of water and apply it on your face. 

3). Mix a tablespoon each of fresh lime juice and groundnut oil and apply it on your face to avoid blackheads. 

4). Take Methi (Fenugreek) leaves and make a paste. Apply it every night for 15 minutes and wash it off. 

5). Take Turmeric powder and Neem leaves. Apply the mixture on your pimples. Leave it on your face for about half an hour. 

6). Take equal quantities of Rose water and lime juice and apply the mixture on the affected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes. 

So try all these at home to have a shine on face without pimples!

Desi Boyz slow start at the box office, getting mixed reviews!

The expectations were really high from Akshay Kumarand John Abraham starrer movie Desi Boyz, as there Jodi was coming back on screen after the gap of six years. Their first movie together was Garam Masalathat released in the year 2005.

However, despite of being a big budget movie, Desi Boyz has failed to fulfill the expectations of the makers. It has generated mixed reviews from the audience all over and its condition at the box-office window is very poor.

The movie has received a mixed response at the collection centers on the opening day as it has earned only Rs 9 crore at the Indian box office on first day. When compared to its volume of release, its earning is considered poor beginning. Desi Boyz, which is made with an estimated budget of Rs 65 crore, was released in approximately 2,200 centers across India on Friday, November 25. 

The film, which registered a mixed opening, had an average occupancy ranging between 50% and 65% across the country. However, Desi Boyz attracted positive reviews from most of the film critics. The movie bosses were expecting it to get a record breaking opening at the box office as there was no big film to compete with it. 

Unfortunately, the movie has failed to reach their expectations.

Pooja Bedi says that Mahek Chahal is non-stop negative energy in the house!

Bigg Boss 5 house is one of the places where people get into the eyes of all either by being extremely nice or by showing up the wild side to all.

And the interesting thing is that the contestants themselves fail to understand each other. The ones who seem to be best of buddies soon turn out to be the worst enemies in the house. Ask Pooja Bedi and she will help you more with the changes one encounters in the house. Pooja has also been sent out of the Bigg Boss and the lady doesn’t seem to have any regret of the same as she always wanted to be back with her kids.

But she did have a lot of things to reveal about the people in the house. She finds Sky the best buddy in the house whereas Mahek as per her is someone who fills the house with negativity. After coming out of the house she made all aware about the happening via twitter. Pooja posted, “24 hours of programming condenses into 45 minutes of structured editing for your viewing! Mahek Chahal is non-stop negative energy! The vulture that hungers and hankers for fights constantly! Thrives on it for sympathy! Does it show?”

But leaving all things apart she says that it was like a roller coaster ride to be a part of the show.

Bigg Boss 5 contestant Pooja Missra is upset with tags!

The most popular contestant of Bigg Boss 5 onColors Pooja Missra, who is known for her violent behavior, has been thrown out of the house. 

It has been reported that Pooja’s exit from the show was followed after her violent encounter with another of the house inmate, Siddharth. Pooja’s aggressiveness and her wild ways are known to all in the house but things went beyond anyone’s tolerance when she got violent with Siddharth and pushed him back!

Well, this was the end of her journey in the house and the lady was soon out with her baggage! While talking to the media which seemed to be highly keen in hearing to the Dabangg lady, Pooja said, "My heart is broken too! I am shocked to know that I have been tagged as violent, druggie and what not! How will I live with these tags! I'm right now in a transition phase”.

When questioned about her violent reaction to Sid, she replied: "How does one define violence? To me violence is beating someone black and blue! I don't think I did anything like that! But now I will get some sleep and take life easy for a while! And I will try and get adjusted back in the real world, listening to music and surfing internet”.

Though we know you must be feeling sad Pooja but we think these tags aren’t that bad after all Kuch Daag Ache Hote Hain…what say??

Gautam Rode to enter Parichay as Mona Vasu's fiancé!

Gautam Rode to enter Parichay as Mona Vasu's fiancé!
Gautam Rode started his career in Bollywood with the film Annarth (2002), starring opposite Preeti Jhangiani. He made his mark on television with his role as an NRI in Baa Bahu Aur Baby
He then moved on to become one of the hosts of India’s Got Talent 3, apart from doing some Bollywood films and many TV commercials. And now he is all set to essay the part of an NRI once again.

It has been heard from the sources that the actor is slated to make an entry in the Balaji Telefilms produced Colors show Parichay - Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka. He will be essaying the role of NRI Vineet Saxena who is Richa Thakral’s (Mona Vasu) fiancĂ©. An industrialist from the US, he will come back to India to try and get his relationship with Richa going. 

In the show, currently, Kunal Chopra (Samir Soni) has had a run-in with the injured DK Thakral for trying to torture his wife Siddhi (Keerti Nagpure) who is forcibly working with him. 

When asked from the actor Gautam, he confirmed the news and said, “It is the first time I am working with Balaji Telefilms and I am excited about it. I can’t tell you anything more than saying that I will have a prominent cameo role to play in the show”.

So Gautam Rode fans get ready to drool!!!!

Shilpa Shetty revealed the secret of her fit body!

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has gained all the name and fame after winning international reality showBig Brother. And since that the lady hasn’t had to look back in her personal and professional life too!

Just after grabbing such a golden opportunity she got married to business man Raj Kundra. But one thing which still pops in everyone’s mind is the secret behind her well toned body even after marriage. The gorgeous actress is still same since her first movie Baazigar.

And when she was inspected, she told, “My goal is to achieve personal happiness. At the same time, discipline is extremely important. If you have to be fit especially if you are a working woman who happens to be in movie business, you cannot be fat. More than looking good, it’s about being healthy. All it takes is 20 minutes a day to burn out the excess calories. 

Good diet which means no junk food at all. No McDonalds french fries and burgers. Do not indulge daily. You can always cut down the intake. Eat half a pastry in a day instead of the whole piece. I indulge every Sunday. I have pizza etc but the tip is to have it in moderation. I can never diet. For the past 20 years, my weight hasn't fluctuated much. It’s between 57-60 kgs which I think is great”. 

Well, you are really blessed Shilpa.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise is all set to come to India on December 2!


Hollywood star Tom Cruise is all set to come to India on December 2!Few weeks before we had informed you about the buzz that all chances are there for Tom Cruise coming to India soon and Anil Kapoor will be the one to escort him throughout his tour.


Well, now the confirmation in this regard has come from the sources and it is official that Hollywood star Tom Cruise is coming to India on December 2. He will be here for the promotion of Mission Impossible 4 Ghost Protocol

Buzz says that Tom Cruise, Anil Kapoor and Viacom 18will host the biggest fan screening where the fans of Tom Cruise will get a chance to see the film, first before the world sees it. 1500 people will get a chance to see the film two week before its release in India. 

It is learnt that a contest will be organised where 1500 people from across India will enter and answer simple details about Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible 4 Ghost Protocol. The participants will be flown to Mumbai from various parts of India and will see the film with Tom Cruise. 

Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, who have all distribution and marketing rights of all Paramount Pictures Films are keeping all information under wraps. When contacted Anil Kapoor, he confirmed fan screening but added it's too premature to talk about it.

Well, we are really excited about Tom’s upcoming India trip!

Daniel Radcliff was initially asked to refuse Harry Potter role by his parents!

Hollywood actor Daniel Radcliffe who is popularly known as Harry Potter has revealed a secret about him playing the character. The actor has informed that he almost missed out on the role of Harry Potter as his mother and father was not much impressed with the whole idea.

This is because Daniel’s parents were firstly not sure about the role and they thought it would disturb his life as he will have to live in Los Angeles for the shooting purposes. It is interesting to note that Daniel took the plunge and then the 22-year-old has featured as the schoolboy wizard in all of the eight Harry Potter films till date.

When asked that why his parents changed their mind and allowed him to opt for the role he informed that it was only because the director Chris Columbus decided to shoot most of the movies in his native land England.

Daniel Radcliff said, Chris Columbus had seen David Copperfield and said, “I want to audition this boy”. They went to my parents, and, at the time, the deal was to sign on for, I think, six films, all to be done in LA, and my mum and dad simply said, That`s too much disruption to his life. That`s not gonna happen”.

Well, Daniel it was wonderful to see you playing Harry potter!

Breaking Dawn sets a new record of huge collections at the box office!

The very famous Twilight series has finally come to its concluding stage and the first part of the last installment of Twilight series titled as Breaking Dawn Part 1 is out in theaters. The film has generated a great response on the part of audiences and has set a trend for the vampire saga.

There are reports that the film has set the cash registers ringing as it has made huge collections of approximately around USD 291 million in various parts of the world. At the same time it is also reported that the film is topping the charts in Britain with a Box Office earning of 13.9 million pounds.

The lead actors, Robert PattinsonKristen Stewartand Taylor Lautner are very happy with the news and are very proud of it too. It is interesting to note that the film was released a while back on November 18and looks it is set to go on and be one of the biggest movies of 2011.

Rumor mills are churning higher and there are claims that this will prove out to be the biggest opening for an American film in Britain. It is further mentioned that Breaking Part Dawn One has also surpassed the collections made by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Well, it seems to be very good news for the cast and crew of Twilight series!

Kareena Kapoor has been voted as the sexiest Asian Women of 2011!

Well this is indeed sad for Katrina Kaif as her monopoly of being the sexiest Asian woman for many years has been put to an end by fashion icon Kareena Kapoor.

Recently Kareena has been appreciated by one and all for her simple yet very attractive look in Bodyguardwhere she was paired with Bollywood’s heartthrobSalman Khan and then also in Ra.One where she played a hot mom. 

Kareena Kapoor has emerged as the Sexiest Asian Woman according to a survey conducted by Eastern Eye. The British weekly conducted a survey through social networking sites and found out that Kareena Kapoor tops the list of Sexiest Asian Woman for the year 2011. 

The battle between Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif was nip and tuck and the former won only by a narrow margin. Eastern Eye showbiz Editor Asjad Nazir said, “This battle between the two beauties is a sign of things to come in Bollywood in the next few years. 

The voting quite comprehensively showed that Kareena and Katrina have put a distance between themselves and the rest of the contenders in terms of popularity.” Buzz also says that several Bollywood beauties found a place in the top ten Sexiest Asian Women. There is also a Pakistani beauty. 

Well, Kareena we are proud of you!

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep


For remaining mentally sharp and productive throughout the day and for ensuring that you are emotionally balanced, having a sound night-time sleep is critical.
Rather than seeking help in the form of chemically-formulated sleep medications that are often addictive and are known to have serious side-effects, it is better to opt for natural aids. The safest and probably the most undemanding solution to all your sleep problems is food. Following are Five Dinner Meals that will help to optimize your overall sleeping pattern and halt your progress towards serious complications due to sleep deprivation such as insomnia:

1. Whole-wheat Rotis with Potatoes

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep
Most carbohydrate sources, particularly those rich in complex carbohydrates, like whole wheat are recommended for ensuring better sleep. This can be easily used for dinner by opting for whole-wheat flour. Rotis made from such flour help to promote sleep by stimulating release of insulin. This hormone is a stimulant for ensuring that tryptophan is directed towards the brain. Here, tryptophan is metabolized into serotonin which in turn is the primary biochemical for establishing a general feeling of wellness. It fights stress or anxiety-induced sleep disturbances. Ideally, these rotis should be combined with at least one potato-based dish. Potatoes are known to breakdown the acids that interfere with the metabolism of tryptophan.

2. Spinach Combined with Low-fat Yogurt

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep
Whether consumed with whole wheat chapattis or brown rice, spinach is a recommended dietary sleeping aid. Most leafy green vegetables like spinach are a rich source of iron that is vital to neutralize a common sleep deterrent referred to as Restless Legs Syndrome. This condition is actually a form of subdued hyperactivity or an anxious reaction to any persistent thought that prevents onset of sleep. A recommended combination with spinach is having low-fat yogurt. This is a proven source of magnesium and calcium. These two micronutrients are essentially sleep-supportive minerals that promote deeper, more relaxing sleep. Eating yogurt with spinach is also recommended to ensure that absorption of iron is comprehensive.

3. Beans With Flax Seed Rotis

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep
Beans in form of kidney beans are a rich source of B vitamins including Folic Acid, B6 and B12. These are vital, sleep vitamins, i.e. they help in regulating the sleep cycles and assist metabolic process related to serotonin. This is why vitamin B supplements are commonly recommended to people diagnosed with insomnia. Flax seed or Alsi is commonly used as a fiber and nutrition resource in the form of flax seed oil or as a flour ingredient. A bit of grounded flax seed should be added to the whole wheat flour. Flax seeds are enriched with Omega 3 Fatty Acids that help to fight-off sleep disturbances like stress by aiding the complete absorption of serotonin.

4. Cauliflower/Kale (Javi) With Whole Wheat Rotis

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep
Many green vegetables are a natural source of Tryptophan. Among these, Kale or Javi is recommended for dinner. Javi also contains biochemicals that fight-off anxiety. When combined with tryptophan-boosters like whole wheat bread or rotis, it acts like the perfect sleep-promoting meal. If you cannot find Javi in your area, you can use cauliflower or cabbage.

5. Cooked Lentils With Brown Rice

Top 5 Dinner Meals That Will Get You Good Sleep
Carbohydrate foods that are high in fiber tend to aid the gradual release of Tryptophan, ensuring that the stress-fighting capabilities of Tryptophan are sustained over a longer period. Among these high-glycemic foods like Brown Rice are recommended which can be combined with cooked dals. Lentils are another high-tryptophan food item. These are easy-to-digest and also provide the body with essential proteins.
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