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Bye Bye 2014.. ! I t’s the last day of the year! And 2015 is just few hours away. Let’s party hard and usher in a great New Year with renewed hope to realize everything that we dream. Few handy tips for the women partying on the New Year’s Eve:- • Keep your mobile fully charged • Party with your friends only • Do not accept drinks from strangers • Ensure you have a safe and reliable company to drop you back home • Or, if you have booked for a cab service, ensure you inform the vehicle number to any trusted person • If need be, carry a pepper-spray Last but not the least, in case you have booked an accommodation at the hotel, ensure you reach the right room. Enjoy a great New Year’s Eve Party!

Known as the “Jewel of the Southern India” , situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a paradise for the trekkers and nature lovers. Located in the Eastern Ghats of the Southern India at an altitude of 1515 meters above sea level, this place is purely enchanting. 7 Reasons to visit Yercaud: ·         Anna Park situated near the lake offers boating which is truly enlivening. ·        There is a wonderful trekking trail which meanders around the lake town. On this trek, there are a couple of mesmerizing viewpoints; Manjakuttai Village and the Pagoda Point. The Sunrise point at Manjakuttai Village opens up into a view of a lifetime to each and every trekker. ·         National Orchidarium and Botanical Garden with over 1800 shrubs and 3000 trees is located in this valley. It is a wonderful place for the botanists. ·         The Plantation lovers can visit the 9000 acre coffee p...

  Christmas - the most celebrated festival world over. The mention of the word Christmas brings to mind pictures of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, traditional dishes like fruit cake, pumpkin pie, roast turkey, mulled wine etc. It is that season when people cheerfully exchange greetings and wishes. However, few countries follow unique celebrations as part of their Christmas festivities. A peek into the Christmas celebrations of few countries where it is bizarre if not unique. Christmas equals KFC (Japan) In Japan Christmas and KFC go hand in hand. KFC gets a humongous profit during Christmas. Since the beginning of their marketing campaign in Japan, it has been associated with Christmas. KFC sells barrels of chicken during Christmas. Let’s remember (Finland):    The people in Finland visit the graves of their loved ones on Christmas. Yes! They visit the graves of their relatives and light candles irrespective of how far they are. Shoe S...

    S pas are usually considered a very expensive mode of relaxation and treatment by common people. Well, they are right. The system though is worth the pay. Ayurvedic spa was an idea that was designed to run parallel with the universal medical system, rather than replacing it. The basic intention of Ayurvedic spa is to flush out the toxicity in the body cells by methods extremely different from surgeries and medical treatments. Few famous treatments include: 1.   Abhyangam - the method of massaging the person with warm herbal oils to remove toxins 2.   Udvartana -  the method of massaging with herbal paste and powder to increase blood flow and remove toxins. 3.   Pizhichil - the method where the oils are poured from a special vessel called ‘Kindi’ to get rid of stiffness, pain and toxins from the body. Reasons to Rejuvenate: Ayurveda does not only serve to cure defects but also help people to maintain a healthy life. It is...

During Christmas time, nights appear as bright and cheerful as the days. Reason – the beautifully planned and laid out Christmas outdoor lighting. The houses, gardens, landscapes, buildings; every nook and corner is lit to liven up the place for Christmas. Outdoor lighting is as important an activity as decorating the Christmas tree. These days, there are plenty of options available to decorate the outdoor of your house to suit with the Christmas mood. A well lit outdoor not only looks beautiful but makes it interesting, and would have the passersby pause for a minute and view with appreciation. Here are a few things to be noted while planning for outdoor lighting ·          Plan your lighting layout : It is very important to decide what features / things you would like to light up and come up with lighting plan. Starting with the entrance door to the pathway, lawns, trees and fence (if you please) explore all the options which you...

  I t’s that time of the year when you would love shopping at length. Christmas shopping, is indeed one among the exciting and interesting activities associated with Christmas. Come Christmas, and you start planning days ahead for shopping the best and unique stuff for your folks. These days with internet becoming all pervasive, shopping has not only become easier, in fact it has opened up a whole world of options within the comforts of our homes. While you meticulously plan your shopping list, here are a few tips to be considered while you go shopping. §   Make a shopping list : Get started by making a shopping list for every member of the family to help you to arrive at a shopping budget. §   Set a shopping budget : Ensure you set a limit on your shopping expenditure in order to avoid over-shooting your budget. §   Online shopping : Shopping online gives you a plethora of options to pick and choose your stuff without movi...

While there is still some time before Christmas arrives, the fun and excitement that’s filled in the air and the cheerful eagerness with which one looks forward to Christmas is best experienced than said.  Christmas shopping, festive cooking, sprucing up the home and decorating the Christmas tree do take up your time. However, there are couple of interesting things you could do until Christmas arrives and make it a really interesting and an enjoyable wait.  Here are a list of things that you could indulge and get your family and friends involved as well to add a dash of excitement to them. 1.   Read Christmas stories to kids. 2.   Make a list of 100 things that you are grateful to God. 3.   Have a ‘family shoot’ and take silly photos to be used for your Christmas cards. 4.   Visit an Old age home and distribute gifts to the elderly inmates. 5.   Buy toys to donate for charity. 6.   Buy new ‘pajamas’ for your kids; they could wear them...

With  Christmas  round the corner, the festivities have already begun. One of the important aspects of Christmas is sharing and giving gifts to near and dears. This Christmas let us make it a meaningful one by giving away gifts to the needy and gift them smiles; A Christmas that they would cherish for a lifetime.    www.dreamstream.com

Pamper Your Pearls – Tips for Pearl Care Pearls are a must in women’s accessories. They add a touch of elegance to the outfit you wear. These days the pearls that most us wear are cultured pearls. However, even cultured pearls have to be taken care of. Here are a few tips to take care of your precious pearls. Always wear your pearls at the end after you have finished with your make up and perfume. Never apply body lotions or creams with your pearls on. Pearls get dirty too. Remove them and clean them with lint free dampened cloth and leave it to dry. You could use mild soap solution as well. Never use abrasive cleaners or abrasive cloth to clean the pearls. Do not store pearls with other precious stones; rather, store them in soft bag. Pamper Your Pearls – Tips for Pearl Care.Here are a few tips to take care of your precious pearls. www.dreamstream.com

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          W ork wear for women is as important as any work related skill if not more. The reason for giving so much emphasis to work wear is it tends to send across a certain message about your personality – knowledgeable, approachable, authoritative, friendly etc. People judge you in the first couple of seconds of meeting you based on how you have dressed and they way you carry yourself. Hence, what you wear to work not only has to be presentable but it should portray your personality too. Indian women are indeed lucky as they could wear their ethnic dresses like salwar suits and saris to work. Despite options available to pick and choose garments, the underlying rules remain the same, whether you are wearing a western formal outfit or Indian attire. Here are a few rules that you need to keep in mind to make an impact at work with your personality. Sari & Accessories: If you are wearing a sari to work, avoid wearing flowers in your hai...

Mumbai — A tribute to late Yash Chopra on his 81st birthday was star-studded, with nine actresses -- Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra participating along with Shah Rukh Khan.

Wedding lehenga and choli - from classic to contemporary and now haute couture, wedding lehengas have come a long way.  Decorated with intricate embroidery work and embellished with precious stones, pearl, zari and other decorate elements, a lehenga choli transforms an Indian bride into a beautiful damsel descended from heaven. Some tips to keep in mind while choosing a lehenga and choli: 1. The colour you choose should complement your complexion. 2. Ensure the lehenga and choli fit you perfectly - neither too tight nor too loose.  3. If you are short, go in for a square neck or a ‘U’ cut for your choli with vertical designs which makes you look taller. 4. Women with heavy bust should avoid heavy embroidery choli and in contrast should opt for a simple choli but a heavy decorative lehenga. 5. Plus size women should avoid dark shades and stick to light shades such as off white, beige, or light yellow. Today, with some many options available, a wonderful le...

A Suit that Suit’s you – Men’s Formal Wear Suits – The ultimate in men’s formal attire, is essentially a set of garments consisting of jacket and trousers made from the same fabric. It would not be an exaggeration if we said, the character and style is defined by the suit one wears. It is the accepted attire in the business circles too. In addition to choosing the fabric, it is utmost important to check on the style of the suit, brand (in case of ready-wear suits) and price too, while shopping for suits. Some important rules to consider while buying the suits: Suits need to be tailor made to the contours of the body. Get your measurements right. Your tie-bar should not be wider than your tie. Quality of good fabric is when you squeeze the fabric, it results in minimal wrinkles. While buying a suit it is very important to know the various types of Men’s suits available: Single Breasted: It has only one set of buttons and button holes, which do not overlap. It has a ‘...

If manicure is for hands, then pedicure is for feet. Popular mostly among women, it is an external therapeutic and cosmetic treatment given to the feet by means of cleaning, scrubbing and filing the toe nails. Perhaps, the most over-used part of our body is our feet. The only time one would give rest to them is during night when we go to bed. The feet which toils so much for you, needs some pampering too. Types of Pedicures: These days spas and salons are offering various pedicures depending on the requirements of the customers. Surprisingly, most women are not aware of the various types of pedicure treatments that are available. Take a look at some of the most popular types of pedicure. Regular Pedicure : This is the most common pedicure which involves soaking of the feet in warm, scented water for some time, followed by scrubbing, trimming and filing of toenails, and massaging the feet. The procedure is completed by applying polish to toenails. Mini Pedi : This ...

The picturesque view of the lush green hills with the setting sun in the backdrop makes your evening experience no less than heavenly. Karnataka is home to some really great view points which one could enjoy watching. The Raja’s seat in Coorg or the Z point in Kemmanagundi, to name a few, is places where nature’s drama is an ever-romancing affair of sun with the lush green and tranquil hills around. Tourists flock to these places and are a witness to the nature’s unfolding colours that leaves everyone mesmerised and spellbound. Here are some of the breathtaking view points that one could enjoy and be a part of this magical experience. 1.     Raja’ Seat (Coorg): Surrounded by high and low-rise hills, Raja’s Seat is a garden with flowers and fountains. The beautiful sunset and the musical fountains are indeed a visual treat to the visitors. 2.     Agumbe (Shimoga): The sunset point is located on the highest hills of the Western Ghats and ma...

As a parent you would always be on the lookout for learning aids for your little kid, which are not only interesting but also makes learning easy and fun. One such device is the abacus. Abacus is one of the earliest tools used for calculations centuries ago, and adopted even before the modern numeral system came into existence. From time immemorial abacus has been in existence and continues to be there due its simplistic feature but handy in performing basic arithmetic operations. Today, although there has been a decrease in the use of abacus as a teaching aid, it still continues to be a popular method or rather a fun method used by educational institutions to introduce pre-schoolers and small kids to numbers and basic arithmetic concepts. Need for Abacus in Modern Times In this digital age, there could be a section of forward-looking people who assume that digital devices like laptops, tabs, desktops etc., could be well leveraged to introduce arithmetic concepts to small ch...

Winter is here! And so are those ‘hairy’ nightmares. It’s that time of the year when you would need to take extra care of your hair. Cold winter air causes the hair to become dry and frizz, vulnerable to breakage and severe tangles. The protective oil – sebum produced by our body provides a natural moisturiser to the hair and skin; however, during winter the production comes down due to which the hair and body becomes very dry. Preventive Hair Care Measures for Winter It becomes utmost important to give extra nourishment and care during winter. A few preventive steps to ensure that hair is nourished during winter are Condition your hair to moisturize and avoid it from getting dry and breakable. Also, avoid rinsing your hair in hot water. Alternatively, cool or tepid water rinsing is beneficial. Avoid shampooing your hair every day, as it strips of the natural oils from your hair and scalp and makes it dry. Instead, shampoo alternate days and ensure you use a conditioner...