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From Devotion to Distraction: How Garba and Dandiya Nights Are Losing Their Rhythm
New Delhi, September 28, 2025The twirl of vibrant skirts, the rhythmic clash of sticks, the hypnotic beats of dhol—Garba and Dandiya nights were once a soulful tribute to Durga Maa. Today, some of these celebrations resemble crowded nightclubs more than sacred Navratri rituals.Observers warn that this shift dilutes the cultural significance of Garba and Dandiya and risks sending the wrong message to younger generations, who may begin to see the festival purely as entertainment rather than devotion.Traditionally, Navratri dances were a celebration of devotion, community, and cultural pride. Families and friends gathered to honor the goddess with joy and discipline. But modern iterations of these events are increasingly dominated by loud music, suggestive...
Can Makhana in Hot Milk Before Bed Prevent Hair Fall? Experts Weigh In
September 27, 2025 | New DelhiHair loss is becoming an increasingly common concern across age groups, affecting teenagers, working professionals, and older adults alike. Many individuals feel as though hair fall diminishes their personal identity, prompting a surge of internet trends promising “miracle solutions.” One viral Instagram reel claims that consuming makhana (foxnuts) in hot milk before sleeping can cure hair fall. But can this nightly snack really prevent hair loss? Experts say the answer is more nuanced.No Single Food Can Stop Hair FallNidhi Nahata, a nutritionist and founder of Jutsbe, explains that no single food—including makhana—can serve as a standalone cure for hair fall. Factors such as stress,...
Shahnaz Husain Reveals 7 Natural Anti-Ageing Face Masks for Radiant, Youthful Skin
New Delhi, Sep 11, 2025Herbal beauty pioneer Shahnaz Husain, widely respected for bringing Ayurveda-inspired skincare to the global stage, believes you don’t need expensive creams or invasive treatments to maintain youthful, glowing skin. Instead, she emphasizes the power of simple kitchen ingredients that can be turned into nourishing face masks.In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Husain shared that foods like banana, honey, cocoa, cucumber, turmeric, matcha, avocado, lemon, oatmeal, and yoghurt carry natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that directly replenish the skin. When applied regularly, they can help reduce fine lines, delay premature ageing, and promote collagen production—keeping your skin looking fresh and youthful.Why...
The Perfumes of Bengaluru: Jasmine and Sandalwood
Bengaluru | August 21, 2025 Indian and Arab cultures have always shared a sophistication about perfumes — layered, nuanced, and deeply rooted in tradition. In India, attars, pastes, and unguents are not just fragrances but cultural markers, evoking memory, identity, and history.On Ibrahim Sahib Street in Shivaji Nagar, I step into Al-Kareem Attars and Perfumes, where conversations about scents are as natural as ordering coffee. Maria, the woman behind the counter, helps me explore Ruh Gulab — the “soul of the rose.” Even after hours at work, she claims she doesn’t experience “nose fatigue,” proof that in Bengaluru, fragrance is not just commerce but craft.The scent of Bengaluru has always been a blend of sandalwood...
Kalash Ritual: नई दुल्हन गृह प्रवेश के समय पैर से कलश क्यों ठेलती है? जानिए इस अनोखी परंपरा को
Kalash Ritual: नई दुल्हन जब गृह प्रवेश करती है और पैर से अनाज भरे कलश को ठेलती है, तो यह केवल एक रस्म नहीं, बल्कि एक शास्त्रसम्मत प्रतीक है, वह लक्ष्मी रूप में घर में समृद्धि, अन्न, सौभाग्य और अधिकार का प्रवेश कर रही होती है. यह क्रिया वैदिक परंपरा, सांस्कृतिक प्रतीक और मानसिक भावनाओं का सुंदर समन्वय है.गृह प्रवेश...
Walnut Benefits: रोजाना खाली पेट अखरोट खाने के जबरदस्त लाभ
Walnut Benefits: अखरोट खाना सेहत के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद माना जाता है। ये दिल और दिमाग दोनों के लिए दोनों को दुरुस्त रखता है। अगर आप रोजाना भीगे हुए अखरोट खाते हैं तो आपको अपनी सेहत में कई लाभ मिल सकते हैं।फोटो गैलरीरोजाना सुबह खाली पेट भीगे हुए अखरोट खाने से आपके दिल और दिमाग दोनों के स्वस्थ रहते हैं। इसके लिए...
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