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Magnetic POOL
As the summer sizzles and temperature soars, city folks, especially children are soaking themselves in city pools to beat the heat. And, it's not like that parents are only ferrying their kids. Tempted, as their children, parents as well are taking a dip, making most of the 'family time' offered by various pools.
Hunar, 4 and Aryan, 7 (cousins) are only two days old at Press Club-27 pool but one can already see them splashing around in the beginners' pool. "I love it," screams Aryan to his mum and aunt sitting at the side keeping an eye along with the coach and lifeguards. "Kids are quicker in learning than adults," says Rajiv Thakur, a coach at Press Club for past two years. "Kids, little over three, join us every season. Though scared initially, they overcome hesitation pretty quickly. It's a great form of exercise and if done regularly, helps kids to gain height as well," offers Rajiv. Making long breaststrokes at Nursery Swimming Pool-23 is Amanpreet Singh, 17. "I have been coming to this pool for the past five years and love swimming largely because of our coach who is very motivating." If you thought he only swims to keep fit, it is not so. "Now that I have given Plus Two exams, I have more time at my disposal and hit the gym every morning. But swimming is more fun than gymming," he quips. Baljinder Ahluwalia, 50, a housewife from Sector 23 at the all-weather pool at Govt College of Yoga Education and Health-23, is enjoying 'family time' along with her husband and children. "My kids have been coming here for years but I am new and learning to swim" she shares. "Swimming is one form of exercise that involves each part of the body," says Amanendra Mann, a physical education lecturer at Dav-10, who has specialized in swimming. "I am a regular swimmer at the university pool for it's a total body workout. And university offers the very best in terms of facilities. It has an international standards' pool, a beginners' pool and a diving well," he shares. If tempted to take a splash, make sure you pay heed to doctor's advice before you hit the pool. "Chose a favourable time to swim when the sun is not too harsh. Protect your eyes and hair with a standard water cap and glasses. Use a waterproof sunscreen with SPF more than 40 and don't forget to moisturise your body and condition hair regularly," says Dr Daljit Kaur, consultant dermatologist at Fortis
Mohali. mona@tribunemail.com
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Punjab di Shan
Felicitations and honour by the Punjab Chief Minister at a state level function on Fateh Divas at Fatehgarh Sahib came as a salutation to the spiritually enlightened vision and literary prominence of legendary litterateur Harnam Singh Shan. He was presented a citation, shawl, memento, ceremonial sword, siropa and a cash award of Rs 51,000.
A genius with intuitive wisdom and vast knowledge, Professor Emeritus, Dr Harnam Singh Shan (87), ever sporting an innocent smile, is a renowned scholar of religious and Punjabi literary studies. "All his works on history of religion, folklore and secular literature are more of dedication rather than occupation,"Prof John Burton Page of London University had once opined. His scholarly work deals with a variety of fields, such as language, literature, culture, religion, history, tradition, philosophy, lexicography, Sufi and Sikh folklore. He holds the highest academic degrees, including Ph D in Indian Literature from University of London and D.Litt. from PU besides eleven other national and International degrees. Shan, at the ripe age of 87, is credited with 87 publications, 234 research papers, 67 book reviews and much more. With eleven national and international awards, having held 110 positions in literary organisations, participation in 200 conferences in India and abroad, the highly decorated author is neither tired nor complacent as six of his prestigious works are in print or awaiting release. Most prominent of them all is Guru Granth Sahib- An Analytical and Comprehensive Dictionary of the Thought of the Sacred Sikh Scripture running into 1428 pages (for Punjabi University Patiala), which is the apex of his genius. |
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No kidding!
Four-year-old Suri Cruise plays a pivotal role in the Cruise household as the family's stylist - not only to mom Katie Holmes but also to her star father Tom Cruise.
Suri, frequently offers style tips to 47-year-old Cruise. "She tells me what to wear," said the actor. The young Cruise, who's been spotted sporting everything from Burberry to a Spanish flamenco dress and heels is already known for her style statement. —
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WATER FRONT
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is a jury member at this year's Cannes festival, hopes to find a solution to the grave problem of global water shortage through his next venture Paani.
The shooting of the film, starring Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan, will begin in November in Singapore and Dubai. Based on a book by Maude Barlow, Blue Covenant: the global water crisis and the coming battle for the right and scripted by David Farr, Paani will tell a dark story about the looming water crisis. Announcing this here, Kapur said his movie will dramatise how this shortage will affect relationships among individuals, cities, states and nations. The beautiful young daughter of the chairman of the world's largest water corporation arrives in the upper city of plentiful. On a chance encounter in the impoverished city, she is kidnapped by the young water warrior. A love story that changes minds and methods, Paani will be set to music by Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman. Kapur said that water could well become a weapon in the future with corporates taking over its distribution. "This is what I hope my work will draw attention to, provoke a debate and hopefully help find a solution to this grave problem," he said. When asked whether it could help catch the eye of the politicians, Kapur quipped that his film Bandit Queen did manage to do that as the film's protagonist Phoolan Devi gave up arms, served her sentence and went on to become a political figure. And Paani hopes to melt hearts and move minds with its tale of young love that is unwittingly drawn into this messy revolution. "It is the story of young love caught in the flurry of conflict and war between two cities, one that is rich and waterful and the other that is poor and waterless, where the water rats are forced steal that precious liquid," he said, adding he plans to bring his movie here next year. Kapur is on the international jury, a position held by Sharmila Tagore, Nandita Das, Aishwarya Rai and Arundhati Roy at different points of time. — PTI |
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Will Abhishek be third time lucky with Mani Ratnam?Abhishek Bachchan's last two solo hero films have flopped and he has not been seen on screen for a while. But, then again, he is doing director Mani Ratnam's Raavan, the combination has never failed so far. Not surprisingly then, all eyes are on Raavan."The combination of Mani Ratnam and Abhishek is unbeatable. People are really looking forward to seeing them once again. With such a star cast and Mani Ratnam as director, the film is bound to work," trade analyst Taran Adarsh said. Made at a budget of about Rs 45 crore, Raavan, also starring Aishwarya Rai and Vikram, is scheduled for a June 18 release. Ratnam has played an important role in shaping Abhishek's career -- the director's Yuva established him as an actor and their second venture together, Guru, won him critical and commercial success.In the past two years Abhishek hasn't had any hits - both his solo hero movies Drona and Delhi 6 bombed. Industry insiders feel Raavan might bail out the actor in the way as Yuva did in 2003 when he was under the weather after a string of flops. "Mani Ratnam and Abhishek Bachchan will create a bigger magic with Raavan than Yuva and Guru. Mani is an expert on dark themes and Abhishek pulls off such roles very well. Raavan will do spectacular work," film critic Omar Qureshi said. Ratnam, who loves shooting on real locations, filmed Raavan at places like the Athirapally forests in Kerala, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, and the Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra. From diving from a 90-ft cliff into water to standing under a waterfall for two hours and braving snakes and leeches in Kerala's forests, Abhishek did it all for Raavan. — IANS
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Mane attraction
Cannes is not just about world cinema but also global fashion trends. The biggest names in the international film fraternity compete with each other for the perfect red carpet look. Talking about Indian contribution, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's red carpet appearances at Cannes continue to shock and surprise all. While Mallika Sherawat toned down her loud fashion sense to a more sophisticated one, Deepika Padukone brought some respite with her traditionally sexy red carpet debut.
But red carpet look is incomplete without getting the hair right. Complementing their million-dollar dresses and sense of style, tress management becomes important for these style icons. Here's a look at the hairstyle trends that made statement at Cannes and defined hair trends for the season to come. If Aishwarya couldn't get it right at Cannes, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it. "The height and volume of the puff depends on your face cut and your attire. Even low buns look great and you can team them up with western and Indian wear," Sulochna adds. Deepika Padukone carried the low bun look perfectly on the Cannes red carpet. "High buns add height to your look while low buns give a traditional and subtle look. For a hassle-free style, go in for blow-dried hair, loose curls or add a hint of glamour to it by pinning up hair to one side. You can also go in for maintenance-free soft hair cuts like diagonal or internal layers adding volume to your hair," says Sanjay Kumar Saini, hair stylist, Tress Lounge-8. Accessorising is another way to up the style quotient. Actors Michelle Yoeh and Li Feier made their normal look interesting by adding embellishments on the hair. "Lot of hair accessories like Swaroskies, diamond hair pins or even fresh flowers are ideal to add the required glamour even to a simple hair style," says Sulochna. "If you plan to keep your hair open, add a little style by putting bronze, gold or silver colour highlights in between for a dramatic yet trendy look," says Sanjay. nehawalia@tribunemail.com |
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Spice up
The needs of the skin during hot and dry weather are different from hot and humid weather. In the dry season, there is lack of humidity in the air and the skin loses moisture to the atmosphere.
A good skin toner is a must in hot weather, to refresh the skin. Rose water is ideal, as it is a natural coolant. In fact, it is due to its cooling properties that it has become so popular in tropical countries. Rose water refreshes the skin and imparts a clean and fresh feeling. You can keep a small bowl of rose water, in the refrigerator. This way, it is chilled and ready for use. Wipe the skin several times a day with it. It can be most refreshing. If you are out during the day, carry wet tissues, which are easily available. Wipe the face with them to feel cool and refreshed. In the summer, the effects of the sun increase. Avoid sun-exposure, especially from noon till about 3 pm. Protect the skin by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen. It provides protection from both UVA and UVB radiation. Most sun-block products have built-in moisturisers. It is essential to apply sun-block products, not only on the face, but on all exposed areas. The back of the neck and arms are extremely vulnerable to sun damage too. The sunscreen should be applied about 20 minutes before sun-exposure. If you happen to be in the sun for more than one hour, you should re-apply the sunscreen. Normally, a sunscreen lotion with SPF of 15 or 20 may be used. If the skin is more sensitive and tends to burn easily, one should use a sunscreen with a high SPF of 40 and above. Moisturisers are available in both liquid and cream forms. During the hot and dry season, for normal to dry skin, it is better to use a creamy moisturiser, applying it after cleansing and toning. It should also be applied under make-up. Oily skins can hold moisture better than normal or dry skins. But, oily skins can also be short of moisture. This happens during the dry season, when there is a superficial dryness of the outermost layer of the skin. You can identify it by the taut, uncomfortable feeling immediately after washing. Some areas of the skin may also acquire tiny white flakes. During humid weather, an oily skin may not need moisture, since there is humidity in the atmosphere and the skin attracts moisture from the air. Heavy moisturisers should not be applied on oily skins, as the pores can get clogged with oil and lead to blackheads, open pores and even pimples. A light moisturising lotion may be applied. Add a drop of water to it for a lighter coverage. Apply body lotion immediately after bathing, while the skin is still damp. This helps to seal in moisture. Honey is a powerful natural moisturiser and also has several beneficial properties. It is suited to all skin types. Honey helps to make the skin soft and smoothens out rough areas. It also helps to improve the skin's ability to hold moisture. It soothes the skin in cases of skin-sensitivity caused by dryness. Apply honey on the skin and wash it off with water after 15 minutes.
For oily skin, mix honey with egg white or lemon juice and apply on the skin daily, washing it off after 20 minutes with plain water. Both lemon juice and egg white have cleansing effects, reducing oiliness, while honey softens and nourishes the skin. If you have a combination skin, apply honey by itself on the entire face, as it would suit both oily and dry areas.
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Well versed
As many as 27 poets from tricity met for the verse at the DAV college-10 mini theatre hall in a Trilingual poetic symposium and seminar organised by Sirjan, an institute of creativity on Sunday.
In the opening session the writers and poets held an analytical review of a Hindi book, Kavita Ke Ayne Mein Chandigarh a pictorial poetry book authored by DS Gupt. The book contains 104 pictures on the historical and religious heritage buildings in and around the city. On this occasion, Sambhang Award of Cultural Heritage 2009 was conferred upon Samwarthak Singh by Srijan. Sarita Mehta, an NRI poet was the guest of honour. The largely attended mushaira had poets reading out verses on diverse issues of socio-cultural and political relevance. A noted poet, Srijan chairman Gupt had a sharp take on the Khap panchayat's Talibani farmans while Amarjit Amar was also introspective with Jo Kabhi khud se bahar gaya he nahin… Moti Sharma recited Zindagi ke bhanwar mein and Sham Singh was more articulate and eloquent in his couplet Log bahut hoshairi karde jhooth phreb manmari karde. RK Bhagat, Deepak Kheterpal, Prem Vij, Dr Vibha Ray, Dr Shashi Prabha, Paramjit Param, Lalita Puri.Kailash Ahluwalia,Devi Dyal Saini,Rajinder Malhotra, Johny Hans among others took part in the symposium. |
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One stop shop
Whirlpool of India, the subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, has expanded its presence in the retail segment with the launch of four New Brand shops in Chandigarh making it to a total of six exclusive Whirlpool showrooms in the city. With the purpose of increasing visibility of the brand through a design that is instantly recognisable, it will serve as one-stop-shop showcasing Whirlpool products across categories - Refrigerators, Washing Machine, ACs, Microwaves and Water Purifiers. The showrooms will also display the newly launched products, including the new Mastermind range of ACs and the Protton World
series Refrigerator.
Speaking on the occasion, Tamal Kanti Saha, vice president, Sales, Whirlpool of India, said, "This initiative is the latest in our endeavor to offer our customers an 'experiential' journey into the world of Whirlpool synchronizing with our image of innovation, quality and excellence." Re-defining retailing standards in the consumer durables market, the Whirlpool Brand Shops enable consumers the complete freedom to make their selection, depending on their requirements in terms of technology, capacity and product features, or in terms of aesthetics, including colours, finishes, etc. —TNS
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Every move you make…
How many of those who go to the gym, work out really hard and burn calories, ever bother to know what exactly they are doing? What purpose does weight training, cardio or pilate… serve? Everything has to do with losing weight of course, but how much a certain exercise or work out contribute towards it, not too many people are aware of.
Cardio: The definition of cardio is not limited to running on the treadmill only. Cardio is an exercise that increases the rate of heartbeat and pulse rate, be it by running, brisk walking or jumping. "Cardio means the exercise of heart and lungs by inhaling and exhaling oxygen more than the usual rate. Increase in heart beat rate helps in burning the body fat and results in weight loss," says Balwinder Singh, fitness trainer at Planet Fitness. Treadmill exercise is the best way to lose weight in a gym. The only disadvantage of treadmill is your heart beats get normal as soon as you step down. Weight training: The primary aim of weight training is of course to tone up muscles and increase strength. Just as cardio affects the heart beat rate, weight training directly affects the metabolism rate. It increases the metabolic rate, helps in digestion and burns calories. Weight training, as the name suggests, involves lifting of weights and dumb bells, which in turn strengthens the body system. "The misconception is that cardio is more important than weight training as it leads to weight loss. The fact is weight training is equally important as it increases the bone density," says Jasvir Kaur, owner and fitness expert, Oceanic. It's also useful for those who want gain weight. Pilate: It's novel concept that involves a lot of body movements. It's a combination of weight training and cardio exercises. No exercises or machines are used in pilate. Ranjinder of Ozone adds, "Pilates involve slow movements just as yoga involves various asanas. It is coordination between the mind and body, where one has to make body movements from left to right or right to left. Also, it is about controlling breath while making those movements. Free weight: Jasvir feels people who are serious about work out opt for free weights in the first place. "Free weight is about lifting weights without the support of any machine." Free weight strengthens the whole body, as one is suppose to lift weight while controlling the whole body. "Free weight is the steadier way to lose weight that render lasting results." Spinning: It's an offshoot of cardio work out. Spinning is cycling in tandem with the music beats. One increases the rate of paddling with the faster beats of music and slows down as per it. It helps increase the heart beat rate and thus helps to lose weight. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Say cheese
Cheese can help preserve and boost the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria, researchers have found discovered. The research reveals that daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps to tackle age-related deterioration in the immune system. "The increase in the proportion of aged individuals in modern society makes finding innovative ways to thwart the deterioration of the immune system a priority," said Fandi Ibrahim from the University of Turku in Finland, who led the study.
"The intake of probiotic bacteria has been reported to enhance the immune response through other products and now we have discovered that cheese can be a carrier of the same bacteria," he added. Ibrahim's team believe that the daily intake of probiotic cheese can tackle the age-related deterioration of the immune system known as immunosenescene. This deterioration means the body is unable to kill tumour cells and reduces the immune response to vaccinations and infections. Infectious diseases, chronic inflammation disorders and cancer are hallmarks of immunosenescene. To tackle immunosenescene the team targeted the gastrointestinal tract, which is the main entry for bacteria cells into the body through food and drink and is also the site where 70 per cent of vital immunoglobulin (antibody) cells are created. The team asked volunteers aged between 72 and 103, all of which lived in the same care home, to eat one slice of either placebo or probiotic Gouda cheese with their breakfast for four weeks. Blood tests were then carried out to discover the effect of probiotic bacteria contained within the cheese on the immune system. The results revealed a clear enhancement of natural and acquired immunity through the activation of natural killer blood cells and an increase in activity of phagocytes - white blood cells that protect the body by engulfing and digesting debris and invading microorganisms, said a University of Turku release. These findings were published in FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology. — IANS |
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Jinxed gene
The age-old question of why men store fat in their bellies and women store it in their hips may have finally been answered: genetically speaking, the fat tissue is almost completely different. "We found that out of about 40,000 mouse genes, only 138 are commonly found in both male and female fat cells," said Deborah Clegg, assistant professor of internal medicine at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre (UTSMC) and senior study author.
"This was completely unexpected. We expected the exact opposite - that 138 would be different and the rest would be the same between the sexes," Clegg added. The study involved mice, which distribute their fat in a sexually dimorphic pattern similar to humans. Sexual dimorphism is the systematic difference between individuals of different sex in the same species. "Given the difference in gene expression profiles, a female fat tissue won't behave anything like a male fat tissue and vice versa," Clegg said. "The notion that fat cells between males and females are alike is inconsistent with our findings." In humans, men are more likely to carry extra weight around their guts while pre-menopausal women store it in their thighs and hips. The bad news for men is that belly, or visceral, fat has been associated with numerous obesity-related diseases including diabetes and heart disease. Women, on the other hand, are generally protected from these obesity-related disorders until menopause, when their ovarian hormone levels drop and fat storage tends to shift from their rear ends to their waists, said a UTSMC release. "Although our new findings don't explain why women begin storing fat in their bellies after menopause, the results do bring us a step closer to understanding the mechanisms behind the unwanted shift," Clegg said. These findings appeared in the International Journal of Obesity.
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Boiling point
With temperatures soaring above 40°C everything is virtually on the 'boil'. And when that is happening, how can the tender human skin remain unaffected from the summer boils (read skin abscesses)? Summer boils, known as furuncles in medical parlance, are swellings in the skin surrounded by large red areas. It is a deep-seated septic infection of the hair follicle in which the hair root is completely destroyed and comes out as the core of the boil. They are common in children and appear especially during summer. According to dermatologists, boils can occur anywhere on the body but they appear mostly on the face, eyelids, back of the neck, upper back and buttocks. Maceration of the skin, especially the skin around the tailbone and buttocks may be due to sitting for prolonged hours, exposing oneself to dusty and dirty environment, ingestion of excess carbohydrates, eating too many mangoes or wearing tight clothes (jeans or underwear) are also some of the common causes.
"Boils occurring around the eyes and nose are especially serious because infection can spread to the brain. Certain predisposing causes like diabetes, chronic renal failure, oily skin and chronic worries and anxiety also have to be borne in mind," said Dr GP Thami, head of Dermatology department of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32. The patient usually complains of acute, unbearable, agonising pain till the furuncle ruptures. There may be a single boil, or several may develop in the same area or different areas at or about the same time, or they may appear in successive crops, says Dr Thami. According to doctors, treatment of summer boils has to be very specific and should not comprise random administration of antibiotics. In most cases, furuncles do not respond to these, ultimately leading to progression of the disease. "The patient should never get the abscess surgically drained unless it is ripe, else the abscess will keep recurring every few months," said Dr
Thami.
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BODY wise
Heat can cause various health problems. Here is how to sidestep some top seasonal ailments so you can protect yourself when the temperature rises and savor your summer days. Athlete's foot
The odds of catching athlete's foot or another fungal skin or nail infection are higher now because fungus is contagious. One can catch it when one is barefoot. Plus, sweaty feet combined in hot climate create a muggy environment inside shoes which can cause fungal growth. Symptoms include dry, itchy skin between toes or on the soles and/or thickened, yellowed toenails. What to do: Clean your feet daily with soap and water to wash fungi away, then dry feet thoroughly. When wearing closed-toe shoes, change socks often or opt for a brand with good ventilation. Also, wear flip-flops around public pools to avoid catching a fungus. If you do get athlete's foot, an OTC cream should clear it up within two weeks. Toenail fungus can be cured with a prescription oral drug. Headaches
What to do: Shade yourself by wearing a big hat and sunglasses. Schedule outdoor activities during cooler morning and evening hours, and stay hydrated (which helps you perspire so you dispel body heat effectively). To minimize your exposure to temperature changes switch off your air conditioning 5-10 minutes before stepping out in the heat. If a headache strikes, move to a cool place, drink plenty of water and take a pain reliever. If you still feel dizzy or faint, seek medical help. Swimmer's ear
It happens when water gets in the ear while swimming and stays. This annoying, semi-deaf, plugged-up feeling can lead to an earache if the water stays there. It will later infect the ear, causing inflammation and itchiness. What to do: If you have water in your ear, tilt your head filled-ear-side up and hop on one foot. Now tilt your head the other way. The water should seep out. If this doesn't work go see a doctor. Or avoid the whole fiasco altogether by wearing earplugs when you swim. Insomnia
You may develop insomnia. Being too hot at night can lead to lost shut-eye. Your body temperature naturally drops by about a degree to ensure a restful sleep, and this doesn't happen if your bedroom is too hot. What to do: Keep your bedroom at the same temperature range you're comfortable sleeping in the rest of the year. Opt for air conditioners or water coolers. Eye infections
The heat and grime in summer season can spell trouble for your eyes, making them prone to many eye infections. Bacteria, virus and allergens can cause infection to the eyes. Infective conjunctivitis is caused either by virus or bacteria. There are other types of eye infections including sty where the root of the eyelash gets infected and sometimes there is an inflammation in the lid of the eye too. If you are suffering from one of these seasonal eye-infections, do consult a doctor because if left untreated, infections, especially conjunctivitis can lead to serious problems, like harming the cornea. What to do: Infection may be rampant during these months but some common sense tips can help you keep your eyes healthy. Keeping your hands clean will keep eye infections at bay. Make sure to scrub your hands clean if you have come in contact with an infected person. Use sunglasses; they are not only a style statement, but can also help prevent conjunctivitis and allergies caused by smoke or fumes. Heat rash
Heat rash is a skin irritation caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather. It can occur at any age but is most common in young children. It looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters. It is more likely to occur on the neck and upper chest, in the groin, under the breasts, and in elbow creases. What to do: The best treatment for heat rash is to provide a cooler, less humid environment. Keep the affected area dry. Dusting powder may be used to increase comfort.
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"I enrolled my daughter Jia (5) for swimming but she was hesitant," says Madhu Bala, a teacher from Mani Majra. So, this mum decided to splash along to keep her little girl company. "Not only is Jia loving it more, it provides me much needed exercise and relaxation after a day's work as well," adds Madhu.
"Short hair can't be experimented with all that much. A high ponytail looks casual in daytime and neat for an evening appearance. Long hair though give you plenty of options like high buns and buffet that are again in fashion," says Sulochna Ahuja, hair and beauty expert from the city. 
What one generally knows about cardio and weight training is that the former helps in losing weight and latter in toning up the body. But there is much more to the exercises one daily does in the gym for the final goal - weight loss. 
Bright sun can tense up facial muscles and trigger headache. Hot, humid weather can swell blood vessels in the head, setting off a migraine. Exposure to temperature fluctuations (when you go in and out of air conditioning) is also a major migraine trigger. Also spending hours in the sun can cause heat exhaustion headaches, which occur when you can't sweat fast enough to dissipate heat and your body temperature rises. You may also have nausea, vomiting, muscle fatigue and dizziness.