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Adventures with Indian Fusion Cuisine

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Fusion recipes allow you to freely mix-n-match ingredients from different parts of the world to create your own signature dish. Indian fusion cuisine infuses Indian tastes with global taste buds. They are a beautiful amalgam of flavors and textures. Try out these simple Indian fusion cuisine recipes , for a simple weeknight dinner, or mesmerize everyone with your culinary skills when you have friends over. 1. Grilled Chutney Chicken This is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner that require minimal clean up. You just put marinated chicken and vegetables in a foil pack on the grill, and the meal cooks itself while you can sit back and relax. Learn how to make it here. 2. Layered Wrap The wrap used in this recipe can be deep-fried or baked, and the layers are Indian-style spicy mashed potato, creamy mushrooms, and a layer of cottage cheese marinated in basil pesto. Eat it with the green-apple chutney also mentioned here, for a delicious weekend snack. 3. ...

Check Out the Perfect Place to Get a Tattoo

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Your body is a wonderland. And any and every part is a perfect place to get a tattoo . But if you are looking for inspiration, check out this list we have created for you. Outer Arm This is a great place for a tattoo especially if you want to cover a lot of ground in one sitting. It is fairly muscular which means that a tattoo machine won’t be running against your bones. Thigh wrap-around This is without a doubt one of the easiest places to get a tattoo. The positioning allows you to lie down comfortably and because it’s not on your torso, you can use your breathing to help deal with the pain. Wrist The skin is thinner on the wrist which makes it hurt a little bit more than some places, but because the wrist is smaller it will be a relatively quick process. Shoulder The shoulder is ideal for a first tattoo because it allows for someone to get a large scale tattoo without committing to having visible tattoos. This is also a perfect place if you want to hide your tattoo, especially a...

Control Your Cellulites with These Easy Home Remedies

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Cellulite is considered to occur due to imbalance in the connective tissue and fat in a person’s body, but there are many theories about what may cause this imbalance. Hormones, diet, lifestyle and genetics all seem to play a role but are not absolutes. While those who are overweight tend to have a higher chance of getting cellulite, many thin women complain of it as well. Below are natural remedies that help balance the connective tissue/fat in the body. Tomatoes and Tomato Paste Tomatoes are extremely high in lycopene, which can prevent the breakdown of collagen in the skin. Make your own tomato paste at home instead of using the store-brought products. Coconut Oil and Dry Brushing Dry skin brushing while moisturizing with extra virgin coconut oil is a widely used solution. To dry skin brush correctly, start higher lymph node areas like the armpits/groin, then move to the outer regions. Always move towards the heart, except when dry skin brushing the buttocks are...

10 Smart Hacks to Control Your Frizzy Hair

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Damaged and dry hair allows more moisture to pass through the hair cuticle, causing the hair strands to swell and become frizzy. But even the most manageable hair, and the most luscious curls, can turn into a bushy and frizzy mess in places with a moist, humid climate. Here a few tricks to keep the unwanted frizz at bay. 1. Keep the heat low on your styling tools If you cannot avoid the styling tools completely, at least ensure you keep the heat to a minimum - bring the temperature down to around 365 degrees Fahrenheit for minimal frizz. 2. Avoid frequently washing your hair Washing too frequently strips hair of all the natural oils, making it dry and frizz-prone. So, even if you have to wash your hair, condition it well afterwards.  3. Deep-condition your hair A deep conditioner seals the hair cuticle and prevents humidity from getting into the hair.   4. Use sulfate-free shampoos Sulfates dry the hair strands, causing it to soak up all the humidit...

Check Out These Natural Ways to Deal with Excessive Sweat

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Excessive sweating can occur due to various reasons such as: Excess weight Hormonal fluctuations Depression Anger Diabetes Heart or lung disease Alcohol abuse Pregnancy Menopause Get rid of problems faced with excessive sweating using these natural remedies: Natural Vinegar Excessive sweating can be cured with the intake of two teaspoons of natural vinegar and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, thrice a day. Take this mixture on an empty stomach, half an hour before a meal. Tomato Juice A glass of homemade tomato juice everyday helps get rid of problems with excessive sweating. Cornstarch and Baking Soda Thoroughly clean your underarms and apply a mixture of cornstarch and baking soda, let it stay for half an hour before washing it off. You could add any essential oil to the mixture so it acts as a deodorant. Wheat grass Juice Wheat grass juice neutralizes the acids in the body and is a ...

Check Out Interesting Ways to Control Your Sweet Cravings

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Did you know that sugar and processed foods are as addictive as heroin or cocaine? Eating sugar stimulates the release of dopamine in your brain, which makes you feel pleasure. The brain recognizes and likes this feeling and begins to crave more. It may startle you to learn that heroin, morphine and sugar all stimulate the same receptors in your brain. And the dangers don’t just result in weight gain. Recent studies have linked sugar to the diseases you fear most, increasing your risk of kidney damage, heart disease and even cancer. Here are some easy, interesting ways to curb your sweet cravings. Add Fruit to Your Meals By adding naturally sweet stuff to your meals, like healthy whole and dried fruit, you can trick your taste buds into thinking they’re getting sweets – shutting down cravings before you reach for dessert. Half-and-Half Rule If most of your sugar comes from drinks like soda and juice, dilute it with half a cup of seltzer. This will imme...

10 Things You Need To Know About the Rio Olympics 2016

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With the 2016 Olympics in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro going on, here are 10 things you need to know about the historic event. 1. Rio 2016 will be the first time in Olympic history that a South American country has hosted the Games. The city won its bid in 2009, beating out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. 2. Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries are expected to take part in 17 days of the Olympiad, competing across 306 events. 3. The competition will take place in four different areas: Copacabana, whose world-famous beach will host beach volleyball; Barra, home to the Olympic Park; Deodoro, for aquatics, BMX, and equestrian centers; and Maracanã, which features two large stadiums. 4. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held in Rio's Maracanã Stadium, which boasts the world record for the most fans ever to attend a soccer game. Although its current capacity is around 78,000, the stadium squeezed in at least 173,000 fans during the 1950 Wor...

Choose The Right Makeup Brush to Flaunt Your Makeup

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The right brush doesn't just make it easier to apply makeup; it can also allow you to be more precise. The right brushes bring your cosmetics palette to life, and they can mean the difference between a flawless face and a clown-like mess. Most makeup artists prefer natural bristles for any brush used to apply powder. Not only are they the fluffiest and the softest, but they also have a cuticle, just like human hair,that really grabs pigment and holds on until you place it exactly where you want on the face. Blue squirrel is the best quality (hence, the most expensive), but pony hair, goat, and kolinsky sable are also good. It's more important to find the right brush for each task than to have a pretty matched set on your vanity. At minimum, you need four: a large powder brush, a slightly smaller fluffy brush (for blush, bronzer, and/or highlighter), an eye-shadow brush the size of a fingertip, and a smaller shadow brush (for smudging and blending). For each, look for a sli...

Learn, Create and Share Your DIY Craft Ideas

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No matter what your skill level is, Do-It-Yourself projects and crafts are always easy to pull off and fun to make. DIY not just lets you create your own stuff but also develop social networking and meet new people and of course you can develop, customize, and reinvent many things. They make great gifts too. So let’s get started!!   ButtonBookmarks   You require : Paper clips, fancy buttons, and hot glue, felt Instructions : All you have to do is hot glue your paper clip to the back of your button and then cut a small piece of felt to go on top (curve area). The felt will keep the glue sealed in and leave a smooth finish. It’s done!! There are so many fun buttons you can use to get creative. These would make great gifts too. APainted Driftwood Hanger Gather your materials : Piece of driftwood or branch, masking tape, paint and paint brushes, picture hangers, screw in hooks, hammer, and pliers. Instructions: Start with a clean, ...

Best time to visit popular destinations in Kerala

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Kerala is blessed with a very pleasing and enjoyable climate throughout the year. Kerala has three tourist seasons which ranges from September to march, off season from April to May and monsoon season from June to August. Each season in Kerala makes it a unique and ideal destination for tourists. Summer season begins in the month of March and continues till May. During this period Kerala receives some rainfall and experiences hot and humid weather. However, the cool breeze from Arabian Sea is a relief. Summer is a good season to visit, especially if you feel like braving heat, plan your travel from April through may and enjoy the less congested, less expensive travel experience. Places to visit in summer: Munnar, Thekkady, beaches of Alleppey, Thiruvananthapuram and attractions of Wayanad. You can also visit wildlife sanctuaries and spice plantations. This is also the best time for viewing elephants as they spend most of the time in water. Monsoon in Kerala arrives in the month of...