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 Colour code
Chromotherapy can work wonders for you, writes
Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra
It’s a proven fact now that
Light hues sooth the mind and senses.
Feeling of tranquility seeps in with lighter tones.
Normally colours like white, crème, yellow are pleasant.
And wearing them would show pleasing effects.
Fine with
foul
The slugfest on reality TV may not find favour with some, but for others it constitutes family entertainment
 This
question is addressed to all the parents of cool, happening, bright
youngsters of the tricity, who still haven’t figured out how to fill
the generation gap. When was the last time you had a crash course in
sledging, abusing, fist fighting, kicking each other in the well, all
that. If you are left wondering, then there is help on your TV screens.
Dr Rakesh Verma and family enjoys Splitsvilla weekend
Sun safe
Open your umbrella for maximum, as sunscreen is one of the products that can save you from harsh sunrays
 Infinite-precisely the number of 'how to' columns and inches that have been devoted to sunscreen. Tell the most important ingredient of your sunscreen? How often it needs to re-applied? Is SPF the where withal? By the way, does SPF 45 mean three times shield than SPF 15? Spell
UVA, UVB rays? Pin point the deciding factor in your last selection of that tan lotion? Oh! And what is the difference between sunscreen and sun protection? Is there any, in the first place? A second's recess while answering any question calls for an update of your elementary sunscreen awareness!
Fluids and fruits
 What all do we not do to survive the scorching summers? Change our wardrobe, accessories, cosmetics and even diet, which is also the most important of all. Suggest our dieticians from the city, "Eat light and non-oily food." Further they give us tips on what to eat and what not to keep fit and avoid indigestion in summers.
Sonia Gandhi, consultant dietician, Fortis says, "Water hydration is important during summers and to assure the right quantity of water in the body, one should take in lots of fluids." We are quite aware of this fact but something informative she shares with us is, "Anything tossed with ice or served chilled does not assure it to be a cool drink.
For instance, one should avoid having strong cold coffee and beer. These
might be cool drinks but they leave the body dehydrated, thus one should
drink more water after taking them."
 Body wise
Know your supplements
Are supplements too much of a good thing? Unfortunately ours is not a perfect world and most of us are left on our own to decipher the implications of current research findings or the latest supplement and nutrition fads. There certainly is no end to the number of supplements available and their claims of improved results, faster weight loss and quicker muscle gain.
Simply stylish
A successful VJ and now an actor, city girl Khushboo Grewal is ready to make her debut with Munde UK De, opposite Jimmy Shergill in the Punjabi film industry. And she believes what keeps her going is her usual lifestyle that isn't going to give up on even if her work schedule becomes very hectic. "The more you complicate your living style, the more it gets difficult for you to cope."
Wine woes
Owing to high calories in alcohol, the average wine drinker gains as much as half of stone of fat in a year, according to a new Government campaign on Britain's drinking culture. The drive will be focussing on the high calorie content of alcohol, in the hope of prompting people to cut down on their drinking.
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Glistening stream |
A duo enjoys the day on the serene waters of Sukhna. Lifestyle Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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Mom’s moves
Pregnant women could strengthen their babies' lungs and nervous system by exercising, a research suggests. American researchers conducted a study into the impact of exercise and found potential benefits for unborn babies.
According to scientists, exercise may also help prevent cot death. Dr Linda May, an assistant professor of anatomy at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, said her study had yielded exciting results. "We tested foetal breathing movement and the way the baby's nervous system was developing.”
I am single
Drew Barrymore has dismissed all reports of a reunion with ex-boyfriend Justin Long, saying that she is single and loving it.
The Hollywood beauty who shot to fame while still a toddler in the Spielberg classic ET said that her relationship with Long was that of a good friend and nothing more.
Jiah on a roll
Jiah Khan may be out of UTV Motion Pictures Yahoo, but the young actress has reasons to cheer. Not only has she been roped in for a separate two-film deal by the same production house, she has also signed a three-film contract with Ghajini producer Madhu
Mantena.
City’s health meter
Chandigarh comes 4th in rank as per the Lifebuoy Child Health Quotient. Chandigarh closely follows Lucknow and
Kolkata, both cities at the top place and Bangalore at the second place.
Star struck
Critically acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap, who has carved a niche for himself with small budget films is now set to dazzle the audience with his first
star-studded-multi-crore film, Bombay Velvet.
Boozing blues
Academy award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has opened up about her marriage to country singer Keith Urban saying that his alcohol addiction had put a huge strain on their relationship.
The Moulin Rouge actress who has a nine-month-old-daughter with Urban, revealed that her husband's rehab stint which came just three months after their wedding was a tough phase in their marriage.
Changing lanes
Looks like Lindsay Lohan has had enough of women, for she is now turning her attention to men, and the latest guy she's eyeing is none other than Hollywood superstar Leonardo
DiCaprio. The Mean Girls star, who recently spilt with lesbian lover Sam
Ronson, was spotted flirting with the Titanic actor before getting up to dance in front of him.
Play wild
Actress Soha Ali Khan, whose career is going through a dry spell, is now looking forward to her upcoming venture 99 and says that her character in the film has a wild streak.
"I play the character of a girl called Pooja, who is a lobby manager of a hotel floor. She is stylish, confident and vivacious and has a wild streak," Soha said.
 Real life Dostana!
Director Tarun Mansukhani of Dostana fame celebrated his birthday in style and quite a few members of the Bollywood glitteratti dropped in to wish him.
The party on Thursday saw the likes of Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra and Shahid
Kapur. The party on Thursday saw the likes of Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur.
Showtime for Aguilera
Pop star Christina Aguilera is reportedly in talks to play the role of a burlesque dancer in a forthcoming flick. The film in question has been written by Steven Antin and Christina has been considered for the lead.
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