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M ost of the top hill stations in India were established by the European colonists who looked for milder salubrious weather conditions they were used to back home to find respite from the scorching summer in India. Today, these hill towns spread across India are some of the top tourist places to travel to in India in summer, and they are also very popular choices for honeymoon . Mentioned below are some of the best hill stations in India to plan your summer escape. 1. Shimla: The Queen of Hills Gone are the days of British Raj but its shadows are still found in Shimla. Located deep in the foothills of Himalayas, Shimla is located at an altitude of 2159 meters (7000 feet approx.) and is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. The entire city is strung across a single ridge with sharp hillsides surrounded by pine deodar, oak, and rhododendron forests stretched out in all directions. It is the long winding main street called Mall where most of the action takes place in Shim...

Depression is a mental disorder characterised by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. World Health Day 2017 was observed on April 7, with the theme being ‘Depression’ as it is a priority area of public health. Globally, it is the biggest cause of ill health & disability. Here are 5 facts you need to know about depression and anxiety. 1.Depression distorts thinking, causing the mind to play tricks on you. 2.Depression is experienced as anxiety 65% of the time and it is important to get the most effective treatment at the earliest. 3.Persistent irritability, chronic pain are all symptoms of depression. 4.Depression could be situational and/or bio-chemical and should be treated with a combination of medicine and psychotherapy. 5.Except for PTSD, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety disorders as men are, and anxiety disorders typically occur at a younger ...

1.Start small It’s a great idea to start gardening in a container that easily accessible to your backyard door or a window that you often use. This way you can make sure that the soil is fertile, and you can easily take off any weeds that grow in the container. First start small, then work your way up to a bigger garden. 2.Compost is important, so also is drainage Many ace gardeners are of the opinion that there is no garden without compost. Despite using fertile soil, you can make your own compost from leftover kitchen waste such as egg shells, coffee grinds and apple core. It is also important that you ensure your container has a few holes on the sides that act as an efficient drainage system. Make sure that the container stands on a line of rocks to give that extra elevation to allow the drainage water to fall instead of standing next to the container, causing fungus to grow. 3.Location is key It’s foolish to assume that all plants need equal sunlight. Different plants requi...

Planning a springtime wedding? Are you struggling with choosing the theme for the wedding ? Then we have the perfect white wedding theme for you. DreamStream features a number of posts regarding the various aspects of a white wedding, right from the bride’s gown to the wedding cake and the decorations. 1. The Bride’s Wedding Gown Have you ever wondered why the bride’s gown is white most of the times? This tradition has been around for ages, although there have been instances in which the bride has been unconventional and worn other colors to the wedding. The tradition of wearing a white gown to the wedding was actually set by Queen Victoria when she married Albert in 1840. The dress turned out to be a massive hit, and soon other women were choosing Victoria-inspired dresses for their big day. A white gown is an emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood, and the unsullied heart the bride now yields to the chosen one. DreamStream features some great...