Trust Turmeric To Wash Away All Your Modern-Day Skin Concerns by Dr. Blossom Kochhar

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There is nothing to not like in Turmeric. Want wrinkle-free skin? Turmeric. Want tan-free skin? Turmeric. Turmeric, for centuries, has been known for its healing properties and skin-enhancing benefits.

Turmeric is easily available in every Indian household. Therefore, it is the go-to skincare treatment for many of us. Let us look at some of the best skin care packs made with turmeric.

Anti-aging pack

Ingredients –

  • ½ Potato
  • 1 carrot
  • Turmeric

How to prepare and apply

Boil one medium-sized potato and one small carrot. Cut them into small pieces and then mash them together. Next, add a pinch of turmeric and mix everything nicely. Spread an even layer of this face pack all over the face and neck. Allow it to sit on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. Repeat 2-3 times a week.

Acne-free face pack

Ingredients –

  • Lemon Juice
  • Cucumber juice
  • Potato juice
  • Turmeric

How to prepare and apply

Blend 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of cucumber juice, a pinch of turmeric, and 2 tablespoons of potato juice. Apply this mixture to your face and let it dry out. Once it becomes crusty, wash your face with cool water. Apply it twice a week for all the ingredients to help you kill the bacteria and have clogged-free pores.

For glowing skin 

Find me one person who doesn’t want glowing skin and when it is as easy as this you have no excuse to have dull skin. 

Ingredients – 

  • Tomato
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Sandalwood powder

Take a tomato, and mix it with ¼ spoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of sandalwood powder. Make a paste and apply it uniformly on the face. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse.

For dull & tired skin

Ingredients

  • Gram Flour
  • Turmeric powder
  • Lemon juice
  • Lavender essential oil

Mix 1 tablespoon of gram flour with a pinch of turmeric, squeeze half a lemon, fresh cream, and 2 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply this pack to your face; you can use this as an exfoliator or a skin-brightening pack. If using it as an exfoliator let the pack dry completely and then scrub it from your face, rinse it off after it is completely removed, and then apply a moisturizer. If using as a pack, let the pack semi-dry and then rinse it off, following it up with a moisturizer.

Get rid of facial hair

Ingredients

  • Gram Flour
  • Turmeric powder
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Fresh cream
  • Lemon juice

Mix 1 tablespoon of gram flour with a pinch of turmeric, aloe vera gel, fresh cream, and a squeeze of half lemon. Apply the pack on your face; you can also apply this all over your body. Make sure that the paste is thick and not watery. Use this twice a week for quick results.

Deep Nourishment

No matter what season we are experiencing it is important to apply a natural face pack on our face that will give deep nourishment to the skin. It is just that with changes in the season, the ingredients will vary, in winter go for face packs that have milk or cream in them whereas in summer add lemon juice, turmeric, and rose water to your face packs. This will not only give a cooling effect but will also help you in keeping tanning at bay.

WITNESS THE POETIC EVENING WITH GHAZAL FESTIVAL IN NEW DELHI

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WITNESS THE POETIC EVENING WITH GHAZAL FESTIVAL IN DELHI
DELHI AUDIENCE TO WITNESS THE POETIC EVENING WITH GHAZAL FESTIVAL

The Delhi Government’s art and culture arm, Sahitya Kala Parishad, which promotes diverse Indian art and culture, is organizing an evening of poetic expression with Ghazal Festival on 23rd and 24th February 2023 at L.T.G Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House.

The 2-day long festival will feature prominent artists reciting the graceful form of poem. The festival will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Manish Sisodia. Talking about the Ghazal festival, Shri Manish Sisodia said, “Ghazal is one of the oldest forms of poetry and beautifully expresses both spirituality and worldly emotions. This festival is sure to bring serenity to one’s mind. I am glad to see how Delhi is turning into the cultural capital of the country. With all these cultural festivals, we get the opportunity to witness young, upcoming as well as the eminent artists. My best wishes to the Sahitya Kala Parishad team and all the artists for bringing together this festival for the Delhi audience.”
 The first day of the festival will witness the versatile artist Suman Devgan with a mellifluous sonorous voice. Born into a family of physicians in the rich heritage city of Rampur, celebrated for its regal patronage of music, Suman Devgan made an indelible mark in light classical music, ghazal sand Sufi devotional music Her unique emotive singing style gives a true portrayal of the poet’s theme and depth . Later in the evening, Poonam Chauhan, known for her Semi classical (thumri Dadra) and light music (ghazal) will perform. She has done a MA, MPhil in Hindustani classical vocal music from the University of Delhi.
Ustad Ahmad Husain and Mohammad Husain ghazal singers from Jaipur will raise the curtain on the second day with their performance. This will be followed by a very well-established name in the ghazal world Dr Roshan Bharti. Grandson of Ustad Jamal Khan, a famous vocalist who belonged to the Seniya gharana, Dr Roshan Bharti has consistently done justice to his distinguished musical style.
Sharing her views Dr. Monica Priyadarshini, Secretary, Sahitya Kala Parishad said, “We are striving to organize all the festivals that will introduce the Delhities to all the cultural nuances of our Indian culture. Ghazal Festival is one such small effort to make the evening soothing and poetic for the ghazal lovers. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the artists and the team for organizing this festival.”

Somya Khurana hosted a one of a kind luxury shopping Trunk Show at ITSOMBYSOMYA, Ambawatta One

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​Somya Khurana hosted a one of a kind luxury shopping Trunk Show at ITSOMBYSOMYA, Ambawatta one
​Somya Khurana hosted a one of a kind luxury shopping Trunk Show at ITSOMBYSOMYA, Ambawatta one
New Year is all about exuberance, giving and spreading love. A spectacular year includes a distinguished sense of fashion, style, music, gourmet cuisine, drinks and loads of belonging. With the onset of 2023, Somya Khurana celebrated a Trunk Show at ITSOMBYSOMYA, Ambawatta one, Mehrauli Gurgaon road, Delhi, showcasing collections of renowned designers like ITSOM, Mauli Cashmere, Ranian, Archana Aggarwal, Myra by Anju Narain, Izzari, Superfood bars, Liala Faisal & Charu Parashar.
With our prima donna being ingenious, aristocratic silhouettes, design and the fusion of trends under one roof offered an ounce full of drama mixed in with the reality to chew upon the radical fashion that sets us apart, yet keeping it on-trend with the ultimate buzz. The Trunk show was graced by the wonderful presence of well-known personalities from different walks of life to name a few Shikha Kajaria, Alia Gulati, Chandni Girdhar, Lakshitta S Khanna, Neena Gulati, Loveleen Sidhu, Shama Soni, Sugandh Jolly, Tuba Mirza, Laila Faisal, Wedding Planner Dimple Anaund and others.

Solh Wellness conducted a mental health awareness program on ‘Restoring Sanity Amidst Pace and Craze’ with Dr. Blossom Kochhar

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(L-R) Dr. Tarun Sehgal, Dr. Blossom Kochhar & Mr. Kapil Gupta
Solh Wellness conducted a mental health awareness program on ‘Restoring Sanity Amidst Pace and Craze’ with Dr. Blossom Kochhar

In a world increasingly plagued by issues of stress, anxiety and decreasing mental health, Solh Wellness collaborated with Dr Blossom Kochhar to introduce its series of workshops to promote awareness about Restoring Sanity Amidst Pace and Craze, the session was attended by different departments of Blossom Kochhar group like Finance, HR, Trainers and students. The workshop was done at The Tea Room by Blossom Kochhar.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar (Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies), Dr. Tarun Sehgal, (Psychiatrist & Co-Founder of Solh Wellness) and Mr Kapil Gupta (Founder of Solh Wellness) led the workshop for the professionals and students. The session focused on ways to stay calm in the midst of Chaos. The resource persons highlighted the techniques to improve sanity amidst pace and craze. The queries of the attendees were well addressed and they were guided in the best possible manner.

This event was the primary in a series of workshops that Solh Wellness hopes to conduct in corporate and special interest groups across the country for creating a bridge for the audience to take the crucial steps towards awareness for mental wellness.

Mr Kapil Gupta (Founder-Solh Wellness): I am very excited about working with Dr Blossom Kochhar and introducing Solh Wellness to the students and employees. I am sure this workshop will help everyone be more present to their mental health concerns and provide much needed solutions.

Dr. Tarun Sehgal (Founder-Solh Wellness): People in high pressure industries such as fashion and beauty suffer significantly from the perils of unnoticed mental health issues. And the problem is global. I can see numerous similarities between what I usually deal with in Australia and what I saw here.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar (Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies): “Your well-being starts from your mental health, it is your mind that tells you if you are happy, sad, active, depressed, and a host of other emotions. It is primitive to pay a lot of importance to your mental health as everything is connected to how to think and feel. As an Aromatherapist, I have been using and recommending essential oils to all my clients as they can without any harm rejuvenate your mood and bring you a lot of peace. My go-to oils are lavender, Neroli, Sandalwood, rose, and Orange.

About Solh Wellness

Solh Wellness’s mission is to make mental health support affordable, 24×7 accessible, personalised and accepted across the world by providing an AI driven non-judgmental, committed safe space for people to express themselves & seek support to prevent clinically diagnosed mental disorders. Solh empowers people with a set of tools & solutions for self-help, journaling & groups for community support, on-call medical practitioners & counsellors for support and allied therapies for stimulations.

Daler Mehndi fulfills Raipur bride’s dream

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Daler Mehndi fulfills Raipur bride's dream

Dream come true moment for Raipur bride. Sher-e-Punjab Daler Mehndi surprises the bride by fulfilling her dream. He not only attends the ritual but also gets their name written on his palm. Recently, the Badshah of Indipop got a mehendi designed on his palm that he attended as the star attraction. It was during his Raipur live show tour when he was specially invited for the mehendi ritual. The bride was in complete awe when the legendary singer graced the occasion and fulfilled her dream. These days, the artiste is seen travelling across the country for his live shows. And amidst this busy schedule, he managed to take out time for this cute ritual. In the video, Sher-e-Punjab, Mehndi walks upto the bride to bless her when the latter demands to get her and the groom’s name inscribed on his palm. The king of Indipop humbly agrees to the cute demand. One can see in the video, that the mehendi artist is writing ‘Sahib Di Simran’ (Sahib’s Simran, Sahib is the groom and Simran is the bride) on his palm with hena. The singer is seen happily complying with the bride’s demands and blesses her while posing for the shutterbugs.

 
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Daler Mehndi will be next seen making a screen appearance in the film Zindagi Shatranj Hai with his song Mamla Gadbad Hai. The film will see actors Hiten Tejwani, Bruna Abdullah, and Hemant Pandey in pivotal roles, and is slated to release on 20th January 2023.

Good Nutrition launched Fit & Healthy Nutritional Smoothie Mix

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Good Nutrition Fit & Healthy Nutritional Smoothie Mix with Soy Protein
Good Nutrition Fit & Healthy Nutritional Smoothie Mix with Soy Protein

The Nutritional Smoothie Mix from Good Nutrition has arrived in town. The Mix is the best combination of nature and science, designed to meet all of your nutritional needs while helping manage your weight. The Nutritional Mix comes in two protein options: whey and soy. You also get to choose between two delectable flavours: the flavorful berry blast and the wonderful chocolate. Research shows Indian home-based diets to be high on carbs and fats but lacking adequate proteins. The smoothie mix has all the necessary ingredients from proteins to minerals, an all-in-one product to answer your nutritional requirements. Good Nutrition’s experts work tirelessly to combine their decades of Nutraceutical industry experience to bring you a wide range of high-quality products designed to provide effective results. The quality of the food we eat today has deteriorated due to factors such as adulteration and a lack of soil nutrients. Furthermore, our sedentary lifestyles only contribute to a significant gap in our wellness. Good nutrition addresses these issues and brings the best to you so that you can live a long, healthy, and happy life. Price:

Chocolate protein drink in glass for nutrients and energy
  • Smoothie Mix with Whey Protein- Rs. 2,349/-
  • Smoothie Mix with Soy Protein- Rs. 2,249/-

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About : Good Nutrition Good Nutrition Private Limited was set up in 2021. Co-founders in Good Nutrition are some of the pioneers of the nutraceutical space in India, with a combined experience of over six decades. The company’s vision is to deliver best-in-class, effective wellness products to customers in their nutritional journey and make a positive impact in their lives. Good Nutrition is headquartered in Bangalore.

John Abraham and GNC Team Up for “NO COMPROMISE” Campaign for Health & Fitness in India

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GNC India teamed up with John Abraham to launch a new campaign for a “NO COMPROMISE” approach on health and fitness across India. The event was attended by key business partners across the country and members of GNC’s global leadership team on the 10th of January at St. Regis, Mumbai. The new campaign is also setting the tone for the vision, investments and innovations GNC is looking to bring into India in the near future.

GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that is devoted to helping consumers Live Well. GNC product categories include protein, performance, weight management, vitamins, herbs and wellness supplements. GNC partners with Guardian Healthcare, the master franchise partner for GNC in India, to lead the expansion of the GNC brand in the country.

“We are thoroughly delighted to have a long standing partnership with John as a brand ambassador. He is synonymous with discipline, commitment and fitness – values GNC and its consumers across India believe in. Being the benchmark on physique and a healthy lifestyle, John compliments GNC’s Philosophy of ‘Live Well’,” said Mr. Ashutosh Taparia, MD, Guardian Healthcare.

Abraham added, “People today have a very hectic life and ignore their health and well-being. I trust the cutting edge, nutritional science backed solutions GNC brings, built on a strong legacy, superior quality and innovation. I am delighted to be a partner with GNC India and pledge to inspire India to adopt the “NO COMPROMISE” approach to health and fitness.”

UK International London Beauty School Launched its 3rd Academy in Rajouri Garden Delhi

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UK International London Beauty School Launched its 3rd Academy in Rajouri Garden Delhi
UK International London Beauty School Launched its 3rd Academy in Rajouri Garden Delhi

After running successfully Noida & London branches UK International London Beauty School, the fastest-growing Beauty school is adding another feather to its cap, Mr. Abdul Khan & Mrs. Uzma Khan announced the launch of their 3rd Beauty School at (Rajouri Garden) Delhi.

CEO & Founder Abdul Khan revealed plans to expand the salon’s footprint in north India, particularly in towns like Agra & Lucknow. The target audience for the beauty school is reportedly makeup artists and experts who want to become well-known personalities in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Makeup artists are among the most demanding jobs in the beauty industry. You must be smart, skilled, and quick to deliver services if you wish to succeed as a makeup artist.

Director Uzma Khan added more about the launch: that our students are actively working with several companies and salons over the country. We provide professional training, our trainers carry several years of work experience and they religiously share it with the students. some of the major topics in our course curriculum include Makeup, Hair, Beauty, aesthetics Nail art, cosmetology, Cidesco,  3D makeup, HD Makeup, Fantasy Makeup, airbrush makeup, glamour makeup, party makeup, thematic makeover, hairdos, corrective makeup, Diamond airbrush, prosthetic makeup, model portfolio, corporate makeup, television makeup, theatre makeup, etc.

About UK International London Beauty School  :

A brand in the industry of beauty makeup and glamour. India’s No. 1 award-winning beauty and makeup academy under one roof offers services related to beauty and makeup. UK International beauty and makeup education academy located in Noida Sector-2 offers beauty courses. And those who can’t attend the beauty and makeup classes physically can attend the Online Courses. Online beauty and makeup courses include Beauty, Makeup, Hair, Nail Art, Grooming, Digital Marketing, and many more. Online Classes are given to the students by celebrity makeup trainers and International makeup trainers. Apart from beauty and makeup education courses UK International is offering beauty home services with the name Mygeniee. Mygeniee home beauty services bring forth to your doorsteps. Wish to be beautiful will be fulfilled by Mygeniee home beauty service. At your preferred location and time can book Mygeniee home beauty service.

The world has changed as well as the learning and teaching techniques have also changed. Mass people are exploring their career in the glamorous world (fashion Runways, Fashions shows, Beauty Pageants, film shooting, modeling, etc.) but without knowing about hair and skin this industry is incomplete. Awww! Most of the time we flaunt our hands and it shows our grooming show can we stay apart from this industry. We also beautify the nails with different and latest techniques because these four skills complement each other and make a perfect package. Is it possible to get yourself trained under one roof? “YES” Under the shadow of the UK International Beauty School Which is not only famous and a leader in India but it’s expansions are pan Asia and different parts of the world It is the most famous and recognized fashion make-up, Hair, Beauty, and Nail school in India and Asia offering students the best and most comprehensive Make-up, Hair, Aesthetics, Nail art & Extension, Hair Extension & Care and Cosmetology Courses, etc. under one roof. We also offer worldwide CIDESCO-approved media makeup & Aesthetic courses which are internationally recognized throughout the world.

As an entrepreneur in the industry of Real-estate,

Import- Export, Medical Tourism & NGO After running this multiple business successfully for a couple of years this idea was conceived by Mrs. Uzma Khan & Mr. Abdul Hasib Khan dreams come true in the shape of UK International Beauty school, an independent school devoted entirely to education in Make-up, Hair, Aesthetics, Nail art & Extension, Hair Extension & Care and Cosmetology applications, and its allied industries. From their experience in Using all their prior knowledge and experience, they have gathered the elite and well qualified, and experienced trainers of the make-up, Hair, Beauty & Nail industry to pass on their experience, technical knowledge, and pro skills -how to become the next generation of aspiring makeup artists, hair experts, pro aesthetician, and nail artist as we mentioned earlier that it will be a nice soothing journey with UKIBS, after getting down from UKIBS Train you will be a transforming personality and ready to face the challenges.

5,000 + students have already passed out from UKIBS and set up their careers with renowned brands and some are doing freelancing while a few of them started their salons & studios in various locations of India and another part of the globe. Our corporate office is situated in Noida. We are not limited to any one brand, we believe in multi-brands and for this, we offer students to enhance their knowledge at a vast scale and change their overall personality into a multitasked pro. The school aims wherever possible to keep course prices realistic and affordable, making them good value for money.

Book Review : The Indian Cafe in London” by Veena Nagpal

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Book Review : The Indian Cafe in London
Book Review : The Indian Cafe in London" by Veena Nagpal
Veena Nagpal’s contemporary fiction “The Indian Cafe in London” is the masterful weaving of connections, love, and grief through several generations. The book has a lot of heart and delicious food. It discusses travel, feelings, dreams, setbacks, and accomplishments. 
The Indian Café in London is a story of lost recipes, lost loves, and lost identities. It is filled with the smells of curries and culinary secrets from both ancient and modern times.

You’re enticed to attempt it all by the endearing characters, the settings, and those recipes. I adore how stories are used to introduce recipes; it keeps you coming back for more.  A stunning storyline with complete narration that rotates you between food and craving for new recipes on the next page. A memorable book and a must-read for everyone.

 
Veena Nagpal is a popular and best-selling author in India. She is renowned for her genre-defying literature that explores important themes affecting humanity via love, passion, intrigue, and boldly etched characters. Her writing time, which is what she has always fervently protected as “me-time,” has never been enough to sate her insatiable desire to sit at her roll-top desk and keep pounding away at her computer.  

The Indian Café in London is her fifth novel. Her earlier novels include Radius 200, The Uncommon Memories of Zeenat Qureishi (Tara), Karmayogi (Jaico), and Compulsion (Sterling).

She has also written four novels for kids, two of which are geared toward raising environmental awareness among school children.

She was an army brat growing up and enjoys traveling, particularly with a camera in hand. She also enjoys cooking different dishes and flavors, playing with oil colors, and exploring her little patch of greenery in Noida, close to New Delhi.

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Simone Singh and Barkha Nangia crowns the Mrs Delhi NCR 2022

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Simone Singh and Barkha Nangia crowns the Mrs Delhi NCR 2022
Simone Singh and Barkha Nangia crowns the Mrs Delhi NCR 2022

Amid all things glam and a day full of fervour, actor Simone Singh crowned this year’s Mrs Delhi-NCR,   Group A – Rakhi Singh , Mitali Gupta, Jyoti Meena  and  Group – B – Rashika Matharu, Vibha Prabhakar, Pallavi Nautiyal winners at The Leela Hotel, Ambience Gurgaon. Stage was set, and 80 contestants walked the ramp to the music of choreographer and director Shie Lobo, to celebrate womanhood in all its glory during the finale of the sixth edition of the event. A total of 5200 women from the Delhi-NCR region had turned up for the auditions. Glamour Gurgaon Director Barkha Nangia said, “Delhi-NCR resident women up to the age of 45 years and height 5 feet and above were eligible to participate in the auditions. And this year’s theme for the pageant was breast cancer, which is an alarming issue among women today.” Apart from Simone Singh, who was recently seen in the film Maja Ma, previous Mrs Delhi-NCR winner Namrata Senani Garg, Akassk Aggarwal (Jewellery Designer), Yasmin Mistry were also on the jury panel.

Commending Barkha, Simone Singh said, “It’s an amazing platform that you are offering to the women who are often seen as done and dusted after being married. There was a nothing that they can look forward to by way of finding joy in your personality, appearance, and your achievements, outside of just being married. But with this platform you are not just giving them the ability to shine but also providing a safe space where they can learn and develop their skills. And all the participants that I met have the zeal to do better and present the best version of themselves.”
With each passing year, the event is witnessing an incredible reaction in terms of participation. “Despite all difficulties, these ladies have shown tremendous dedication to their goal. These finalists are the crème de la crème and as the organisers of Mrs Delhi-NCR, we strive to foster confidence in them and enable them to be greater contributors to society,” Nangia shares.
2017 winner of Mrs Delhi NCR Namrata Senani Garg has worked with companies such as LG, Apollo Pharmacy, and Ferns n Petals, among others. Talking about the pageant, Singh said, “I am not only feel grateful to be a part of such an event but I am thrilled to see this dynamic and diverse group of intelligent women. This pageant is a great platform for them to shine.” The finalists adorned metallic and sequin attires by Reewaz Couture by Shweta Jain. And in the running for the title, they underwent soft communication training, grooming sessions with famous fashion designers, image consultation, and in-depth training from December 15-18. “Apart from this, photo shoots, and make-up sessions were also held. Sessions were also organised to help them understand the value of their health. I believe all these things will groom them and aid them in getting work in the industry. But, of all, the most important thing is willpower and determination that they needed to work on,” adds Nangia. This pageant honours the essence of modern women, said Nangia, adding that, “Married women mostly have to think a lot before leaving the house. So, here the aim is to instill confidence in the contestants so that they can participate and showcase their skills to the world. This will assist them in personal development and discovering their individuality.” It’s not necessary that all women participate just with an aim of working in the industry, sometimes the show ends up giving direction to women in their personal life as well. It’s a way to empower them personally as well as professionally.
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