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10Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Alaya F’s home made coffee mask is perfect to get rid of dark circles, puffiness and more

Bollywood newcomer Alaya F has been very productive with her time at home during the lockdown, imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and has been posting some very interesting and helpful workout tips, healthy recipes and sharing her home made skincare routine as well. The Jawaani Jaaneman actor took to her Instagram account on Friday and posted a video where she shares how she gets rid of facial puffiness and also exfoliates her skin with a home made coffee mask.Alaya posted the video, in which she is wearing a black tank top with East Coast Vintage written on it and ripped jeans, her hair left open and her face spotless without makeup, on Instagram. She captioned it, “Homemade Coffee Face Mask/Scrub. Face puffiness has been my constant enemy and I’ve recently foun...

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10Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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The HT-Nielsen Bestseller list for the week ending July 4, 2020

The Legend of Suheldev by Amish’s Writer’s Centre remains at the top spot on the fiction list, while the non-fiction list has a new title at number one with Dear Stranger I Know How You Feel by Ashish Bagrecha. New entries into the charts include James Clear’s Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones (non-fiction), Emotion & Relationships by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev (non-fiction) and AK Pandey’s A Girl to Remember (fiction). TOP 10 FICTION TITLES1.Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India – Amish: An Immortal Writer’s Centre Book – Westland2.The Girl in Room 105 – Chetan Bhagat – Westland3.Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta: Ram Chandra Series – Amish Tripathi – Westland4.Wake Up, Life is Calling – Preeti Shenoy – Srishti5.Wish I Could Tel...

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10Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Horoscope Today, 10 July 2020: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other signs – Times of India

Read your horoscope predictions to know what the stars have in store for you today:AriesToday your internal power may make you happy; you may get short gains in terms of investments. You may make good relations with your boss. You may have some promotions. Your prestige in society may be increased. You may also expect some work-related travels. TaurusToday you may be blessed by the moon. You may get some high positions after your hard work. Your performance in the work may be improved. You may also meet some influential person, who may give you a good direction to improve your life. May manage your domestic issues very easily, which may boost harmony in domestic life. GeminiToday you may be happy, things may be somehow better. You may plan to visit some religious place; it may give you ...

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10Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Paris Haute Couture Week: Video won’t kill the catwalk say critics of first digital fashion week

Video may have killed the radio star, but on the reaction to the first ever digital Paris fashion week, the queens of the catwalk can breathe easy.Forced online for the first time in its history by the coronavirus pandemic, brands both in haute couture and the Paris men’s fashion week presented videos of their collections instead.While some had seen this as the advent of a long overdue opening up the cliquish salons of the fashion elite to the masses, the digital revolution has somewhat fallen flat. “The runway can’t reopen for business soon enough,” quipped Bridget Foley of the industry bible Women’s Wear Daily, who like many felt the online shows -- which end Monday -- lack the buzz and razzamatazz of the real thing.“Oh Lord, how pretentious are some of these film shorts...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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JK Rowling, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie among 150 artists, activists to raise ‘illiberalism’ concerns

Acclaimed authors such as Salman Rushdie, J K Rowling and Margaret Atwood are among around 150 writers, artists and activists to sign an open letter, warning against the rise of “forces of illiberalism” impacting free speech.The group, which also includes American activist Noam Chomsky and Indian historian Meera Nanda, warns that the spread of “censoriousness” is leading to “an intolerance of opposing views” and “a vogue for public shaming and ostracism”. The open letter, published in Tuesday’s ‘Harper’s Magazine’‘, acknowledges the Black Lives Matter movement and other powerful protests for racial and social justice, which are leading to overdue demands for police reform, along with wider calls for greater equality and inclusion across our society.“But this needed reck...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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What are Chakras? How to activate Chakras through mantras? – Times of India

Chakra is a Sanskrit word and it means wheel. In ancient India, Chakras were used as various forms of energy. It is the focal point of the human body used in meditation practice. The human body has 7 main chakras and it can be activated by mantras and meditation. Each chakra has its own mantras and mudras. You need the right mantras and mudras for opening the chakras. But first you need to know what chakra is and how it works. What are Chakras?The human body has 7 main energy centers. These major energy centers are called chakras. Chakras run from head to the bottom of the spine. The 7 main chakras are: Mooladhara Chakra – The Root Chakra Swadhisthana Chakra – The Sacral Chakra Manipura Chakra – The Solar Plexus Chakra Anahata Chakra – The Heart Chakra Vishuddhi Chakra – The Throat Chak...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Om Chanting: What are the benefits of chanting Om? Can we chant Om silently? – Times of India

Om is not just a sound, it’s a wave of the universe. Om is a powerful sound that lies within us. Chanting Om or Aum is a sacred practice that helps our mind and body to energize. Sound of Om is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It is called the first sound of the universe. According to the Hindu sculptures, Om connects all living beings to nature and the universe. You can chant Om silent or aloud. There are many benefits of chanting Om. Read below to find out all the benefits of chanting Om: Good for stomachChanting Om is beneficial for your stomach health. Studies suggest that chanting Om on a regular basis relaxes the muscle of your stomach. If you have stomach ache then chanting Om will be a remedy for you. Calms your mind Om is a great tool for manifesti...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Mantra chanting benefits: How do mantras affect brain? What are its benefits? | – Times of India

Mantras can be highly beneficial for your brain. The primary effect of chanting mantras is on our mind and nervous system, not on the brain. Scientists have done a lot of research on mantras effect on our brain. They found that certain brain parts activated when we recite mantras. Mantras give peace of mind. It is a positive vibration that eliminates negativity from our mind. Read below the benefits of mantras: Relax mind and bodyMantras directly affect your mind and science has proved it. Chanting of mantras brings peace in your mind. When you recite mantras your mind releases the stress and your body will automatically start to relax. In one of the scientific research, the effect of mantras experienced on various mediators. In this study, the scientist noticed that chanting ‘OM’ has i...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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​Horoscope Today, 09 July 2020: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other signs – Times of India

Read your horoscope predictions to know what the stars have in store for you today:AriesToday you may be busy socializing together, you may also meet some old friends, and your network might be strong, which may give you benefits in the near future on the work front. Natives related to export and import, glamour, artefacts may perform better. Students are likely to perform better today in terms of study. Love birds may enjoy their happy moments. TaurusToday you may have good support from your family members. You may also have some expansion in your family business during these days, which will increase the social status of your family. You may also plan to expand your family in terms of new children, which may improve bonding between family members. Students may apply for some scholarsh...

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9Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Review: Sin of Semantics by Saima Afreen

Poems that don’t yield themselves after a few readings most likely don’t warrant further study. Such poems are usually obscure, private figments of a poet’s imagination, perhaps comprehensible only to the poet — and his or her little clique. There is now an unspoken trend that suggests that the more difficult a poem is the wiser and ‘deeper’ it is. This is, to put it mildly, debatable. Poets are not the sentinels of arcane secrets, revealing tantalizing clues after every word, line break, comma or semicolon. While it may be a secretive art needing nothing more than paper and pencil, it must have some semblance of public appeal, no matter how sparse the audience. It is not the art of wilful mystification and neither is it a pop song revelling in repeated encores. It is a pr...

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8Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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The New India Foundation announces the tenth round of fellowships for book projects on Post-Independence India

In the seven decades since Independence, there has been a large body of work produced by Indian historians and social scientists. Taken singly, many of these studies are impressive; viewed cumulatively, they add up to less than what one might expect. The New India Foundation seeks to address this gap by sponsoring work of quality on the history of India since Independence.The foundation strives to foster interest in documenting the dynamic and rich landscape of post-Independence India and to encourage high-quality research.In founding trustee Ramachandra Guha’s words: “The New India Foundation has published more than twenty outstanding works of history and non-fiction, many by younger writers, that have won a sheaf of prestigious awards. Our ongoing Fellowship programme ai...

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8Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Black Lives Matter: Kylie Jenner’s Instagram post propels Jedidiah Duyile’s Black-owned fashion label, LoudBrand Studios

If Kylie Jenner can eradicate more than $1 billion from Snap Inc.’s market value in one tweet about her lack of interest in the platform, then surely the mega-celebrity’s promotion of a Black-owned fashion label over multiple social media posts can have the opposite effect.Such was the experience of Jedidiah Duyile, a London-born designer of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent, who saw her collection at LoudBrand Studios sell out after two posts from Jenner racked up more than 13 million “likes” on Instagram.“It’s great when you already believe in what you do, but it’s really nice for the world to see it,” Duyile said in a Zoom interview with Bloomberg News.Kylie took to her Instagram on Monday and posted photos of herself from her Utah trip, with her friends and daughter Stormi...

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8Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Sankashti Chaturthi today: Gajaanana Ganapati puja shubh tithi & puja vidhi – Times of India

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to the worship of the Lord Ganesha. Fasting and worshiping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi day brings good luck, fortune, health, wealth and removes obstacle in life. Sankashti Chaturthi vrat rules are very strict. Devotees break their fast at night after viewing the auspicious sight of the moon preceded by prayers to Lord Ganesha. All the wishes of devotees who worship Lord Ganesha on this day is fulfilled. Observing this fast is believed to remove obstacles in life and Lord Ganesha blesses his devotees with intelligence, wealth and health. In the month of Ashadha, the Lord Ganesha is worshiped with the name of 'Gajaanana Ganapati' in Vishnu Peeta. On the Sakashta Chaturthi day of each month, the Lord Ganesha is worshiped with diff...

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8Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Deepika Padukone, Tara Sutaria, Priyanka Chopra: Celebrities share their skin care routines, tips

Bollywood actors seems to age much slower than most of us, be it because of their extensive self-care routines and workouts, or from treatments and surgeries. With hectic schedules that involve running between different locations all day, tons of travel and getting layers and layers of makeup applied, Bollywood celebrities go through quite a bit when it comes to their skin. Yet somehow, they still manage to have glowing flawless skin which looks meticulously hydrated and young. As such, skin care is up to what suits you best, for some products can do wonders and for others, home remedies work best. Having a skincare routine is very important, especially in your twenties because that’s when wrinkles first begin to appear. The effect of the harmful UV rays from the sun and ...

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8Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Horoscope Today, 08 July 2020: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other signs – Times of India

Read your horoscope predictions to know what the stars have in store for you today:AriesToday you may be able to implement your plans with the help of your strong network at work. You may likely to get a big order with the help of your hard work. There may be a good understanding between you and your spouse, which may increase harmony in your domestic life. Your boss may appreciate your hard work. TaurusToday you are blessed by the moon. Last days messy situation is under control. You may initiate your postponed works. With the blessing, you may get the reward for your hard work. There are some gains in your business which may boost your financial health. You may expect some unexpected opportunity, which may increase your business or work. You may also plan for overseas travel. GeminiTo...

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7Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Ganesha Aarti: Chant Jai Ganesha Aarti to remove all obstacles from your life | – Times of India

Jai Ganesha Deva is an aarti to appease Lord Ganesha who is one of the most popular deities in Hindu religion. As Lord Ganesha is prayed first before any lord, he is worshiped before any event or celebration. The son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha is also known as Ganpati, Vinayak, Ekdant and many more. He is considered to be the remover of all obstacles in life and brings prosperity and fortune. Chant the aarti for a prosperous and fruitful life ahead: Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti in Hindiजय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा माता ज्याकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा (*2) जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा एकदंत दयावंत चार भुजा धारी (*2) माथेपर तिलक सोहे मुसे की सवारी (*2) पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े और चढ़े मेवा (*2) लढूअन का भोग लगे संत करे सेवा (*2) जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा माता ज्याकी पार्वती पिता महादेव...

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7Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Sankashti Chaturthi July 2020: Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 Date, Timings and Significance | – Times of India

Sankashti Chaturthi this month will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha, also known as Vighnaharta. Sankashti Chaturthi is observed every month of the Hindu calendar on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. The day is also known as Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi. Sankashti Chaturthi 2020 Date, TimingsThe Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 09:18 AM on July 08, 2020, and ends at 10:11 AM on July 09, 2020. The moon-rise time on Sankashti day is 10:00 PM. Sankashti Chaturthi SignificanceDuring each month, the lord Ganesha is worshiped with a different name and peeta (seat). On the Sakashta Chaturthi of every month, the 'Sankashta Ganapathi Pooja' prayer is performed. Each...

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7Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Review: Breasts and Eggs, a Novel by Mieko Kawakami

Translated from the Japanese by Sam Bett and David Boyd; 432pp; Europa EditionsBorn in Osaka prefecture in 1976, Mieko Kawakami lives in Japan and started out as a singer and songwriter. Her first novella My Ego, My Teeth, and the World came out in 2007 and won the Shoyo Prize for Young Emerging Writers. Breasts and Eggs appeared a year later, winning her the Akutagawa Prize, Japan’s highest literary honour, though not without some controversy, with Tokyo’s then governor and a member of the awards committee terming it “unpleasant to listen to”. She has authored two other novels, Heaven and The Night Belongs to Lovers, both slated to be published in English translation. It is easy to understand the outrage caused by Breasts and Eggs among a section of readers in Japan. Publ...

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7Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Horoscope Today, 07 July 2020: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other signs – Times of India

Read your horoscope predictions to know what the stars have in store for you today:AriesToday you may enjoy at work and may get a promotion after your hard work. You may likely help some needy person; your social respect may be increased now. Overworking your mind may make you tired. Due to workload, you may not be able to reach family get together. Your parents' health may be recovered. TaurusToday projects which were stopped without a reason may start automatically. You may be satisfied at work. You may plan for a short work-related trip. You may also visit some religious place to maintain your internal strength. Your elders may show you the right path, which may show you the right path to achieve your goals. GeminiToday you may feel dull due to health issues. It is advised to keep yo...

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6Jul By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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“If you are being harassed, involve your parents, teachers. Go to the police if need be,” says author Novoneel Chakraborty

A few minutes into the conversation with author Novoneel Chakraborty and you get a glimpse of the honest, no-fuss persona that often translates into his writing. After establishing himself as a crime fiction writer, he is now dabbling with horror and supernatural. Chakraborty is actively writing short stories for various publications and interacting with his readers on live sessions. “I have done Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) sessions. I like to interact with them individually because that way I can answer more questions. It gives a personal touch and is a good opportunity to connect with them,” he says.Social media and the internet, while opening up a world of possibilities for the young minds, also expose them to harassment. Given that his readers are mostly young adults and te...

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