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How to get rid of dark circles

No matter what you do, those pesky bags keep popping up – uninvited! We know for a fact that many of you have experienced dark circles under your eyes. They don’t only make you look lethargic and ill but are even harder to get rid of. There are many factors that cause this skin discolouration, some of which are unavoidable such as age or illness. However, there are many ways to prevent them. If you are tired of looking tired, read on to identify what could be causing these dark circles and how to get rid of them!

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1) Treat your allergies

Discolouration of skin under the eyes is commonly caused by allergies and the only solution to get rid of dark circles is to find out the reasons behind the allergies and removing the allergen. If you are struggling to work out the root of your problem, don’t hesitate to get an appointment with a dermatologist to access what could be causing your allergic reaction. Seasonal allergy problems such as the hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescribed medication.

2) Invest in a good eye cream

Selecting an eye cream can be confusing especially when there are so many options to choose from. Avoid creams containing a lot of harsh chemicals and look for products which contain retinol and vitamin K because these two magical ingredients have been proven to reduce dark circles considerably. Creams containing them reduce puffiness and discolouration significantly. Please note that their effects can only be noticed in the long term.

3) Reduce salt intake

Excessive salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer and you may suffer from fluid retention which is a major cause of dark circles under the eyes. Eat a good range of fruit and vegetables, stick to the freshest you can find and try cutting down on raw salt from your diet. Also, drink a lot of water; It is the simplest and best way to get overall good health and appearance. Vitamin deficiencies play havoc with our skin and dark circles can be caused by a lack of vitamin K or B12, so less salt and more water.

4) De-stress yourself

Stress is also one of the reasons for the reappearance of dark circles. Knock off all the sources of stress and anxiety that are preventing you from sleeping, eating and resting properly. Yoga or meditation, if practiced regularly, also helps in calming your mind, body and soul. Pick up any activity to soothe your mind and choose anything you want to do like reading, cooking, dancing or working out. Relaxing enough will help the skin beneath your eyes to improve as you feel less stressed and more at ease.

5) Homemade spa treatment

Spare some time for your eyes in the morning before getting ready. Cut cucumber slices or soak green tea bags in water, cool it down by placing it in the refrigerator for a while and place them over your eyes. The tannin in tea reduces discolouration, and the cucumber reduces puffiness. Use this remedy on a regular basis to see considerable difference.

6) Get your beauty sleep

Last but certainly not the least, get a sound and good night sleep, daily. It’s not entirely clear why inadequate sleep results in dark circles under the eyes but lack of sleep tends to cause the skin to become pale which results in appearance of darkness under the eyes. It’s also believed that lying down on the bed for less time is a cause in itself. So, it is advisable to take minimum 8 hours sleep everyday. Also, remove all your makeup before going to bed. Insufficient sleep causes your eyes look tired and puffier.

January 13, 2016
Six reasons that make Pushkar the perfect weekend getaway

Pushkar, also known as “The Lotus Flower”, is a 2000 years old city in India making it one of the oldest cities of the country. Mostly known for being one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites of Hindu devotees, Pushkar is a perfect getaway destination, not just for people from India but also from outside.

Pushkar is a small town near Ajmer in Rajasthan and the best part about the city is that it has no railway stations. To get to Pushkar, you need to cross Ajmer city and the drive to Pushkar is magnificent. Pushkar is one of those cities that has retained its cultural charm by all means and has a lot to offer. Take a look at this list of places to visit in Pushkar and you’ll know what we are talking about.

1) The Brahma Temple

Pushkar is known to house the only Brahma temple in the world making it a very important pilgrimage spot for many Hindus/Brahma devotees. It is believed that Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower in a lake (the Pushkar Lake) and the lake turned into a city, the Pushkar city.

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2) The largest Camel Fair in the world

Pushkar hosts the largest camel fair in the world in the month of Novemeber. This fair witnesses the presence of almost 50,000 camels with many of camel farmers, gypsies and musicians from deeper regions of Rajasthan and more than 200,000 global travellers. This is one the largest exchanges of livestock in the world and makes for the best time to visit the city to experience the best its culture has to offer.

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3) Halwai Gali, rooftop restaurants and the “special” lassi

In spite of being a small and deserted town, Pushkar offers a variety of vegetarian food that can beat many non-vegetarian cuisines. The town refrains from offering alcoholic beverages but serves a rather rare substitute for alcohol called the special lassi (a term for bhang lassi). From the many places to visit in Pushkar, you must go to the “Halwai Gali” and try the malpuha and gulkand it has to offer. Pushkar also has over 250 hotels and many rooftop restaurants to get the perfect view of the city and the ghats.

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4) Desert Safari

Another one of the many things to do and places to visit in Pushkar is the desert safari. A large part of Rajasthan is covered in the Thar Desert and Pushkar is a part of it. It is also popularly referred to as the first desert city of Thar. On your visit to Pushkar, you must go for the Desert Safari that is normally 24-36 hours long. Along with the sand dunes, you’ll come across many local villages and their traditions especially rural weddings that have the charm to sweep you off your feet.

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5) The Pushkar Lake

The Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 350 temples and 52 Ghats and offers you a chance to witness an infinite number of ritual offerings every day. If you’re a fan of watching sunsets, head to the ghats to enjoy a lake-view sunset along with the sound of the soothing evening aarti (prayer).

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6) The Ajmer Sharif

Just like the Brahma Temple, The Ajmer Sharif is a prime religious place for the Muslim community. It is the shrine of the famous Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti and is located 40 kilometers from Pushkar in the Ajmer City. If you visit Pushkar, there is no reason for you to not visit The Ajmer Sharif.

Moinuddin Chishti is worshipped for spreading a simple yet powerful message that there is no God; ” One call him Allah another call him God, but they’re one and only one”.

The most fascinating part of The Ajmer Sharif is the fact that both Hindu and Islamic devotees seek blessings at this religious place and it reflects the diversity that India holds.

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Know more places to visit in Pushkar? Do let us know in the comments section below and we’d be sure to make it a part of this list.

January 13, 2016
Outfit of the week

Even though its fall, the weather is just not cold enough to be wrapped up in thermals and jackets. In such a scenario, your summer ensembles might come in handy, regardless of the season.

If you’re still confused about the style quotient to follow this week our outfit of the week might serve as the perfect inspiration to you. Look chic and stylish this week by pairing a shirt with a midi skirt. Midi skirts have been in fashion for a while and the best part about them is their versatility that caters to both casual and formal wear.

Midi skirts are available in different patterns and lengths, but we would suggest you to go for a striped or a plain midi skirt teamed with a subtle shade of pink or white on the top.

You can complete this semi-formal look with a trench coat to avoid windy evenings and a pair of high heels. Accessorise your look with an elegant neck piece and minimal make up using different shades of brown and bronze to set the winter mood and step out looking like a runway model.

January 11, 2016
Unusual ways to spend your time online

In recent years the internet has seen usage like never before, with more and more people getting online each year. In fact, a recent UN survey suggested more than three billion people across the world now have internet access.

It stands to reason if you’re reading this then the internet is probably a big part of your everyday life, whether you use it for work or leisure, or even just for staying in touch with family and friends.

But are you making the most of your time online? Many people do not take advantage of the full array of sites on offer, sticking to comfort zones such as Twitter or Facebook.

So, with this in mind, we have put together a list of ways you can maximise your time online. Some are interesting, some are just silly, but they’re all worth a look.

#1 Egosurf

More commonly known as ‘Googling yourself’. Type your name into Google and everybody’s favourite search engine will instantly bring up a list of everything related to your name. Sure, it might not be all about you, but it’s always fun to see what the other John Smith of Sydney, Australia is doing lately.

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#2 Learn how to cook/bake

Cooking and baking has always had a home online but recently it has seen a surge in popularity thanks to social media apps like Snapchat, and YouTube, with channels like Sorted Food and Tastemade gathering a huge following. So, instead of just talking about that moussaka you want to make, go ahead and do it!

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#3 Research your genealogy

You’ve always talked about finding out if you’re related to royalty, and now the internet has made it easier than ever, with sites like Ancestry.co.uk and FindMyPast just a click away.

#4 Place a bet

Thanks to the internet and smartphone apps, online betting is easier than it has ever been. Whatever your game is, whether it be football, tennis or horse racing, you can try your luck at any number of online bookmakers, with many even offering an introductory free bet.

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#5 Test your emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence is your capacity to be aware of, control, and express your emotions, as well as how empathetic you are in friendships and relationships. It may not be something you have thought about before, but it’s certainly an interesting thing to discover, and it’s easy to do with this free quiz.

#6 Find out the Bacon number of your favourite celebrity

This one may fall into the ‘silly’ category, but it’s still a novel little hidden feature of Google. A play on the idea of six degrees of separation, or the idea everyone in the world is connected by no more than six acquaintances or links, a celebrity’s Bacon number indicates how many degrees they are from actor Kevin Bacon.

For example, Brad Pitt and Kevin Bacon appeared in the movie Sleepers, which makes Brad’s number 1. To find out, simply google the celebrity’s name followed by ‘Bacon number’. Pointless, but fun!

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January 8, 2016
Hollywood movies releasing in the month of January 2016

The Oscar fever has finally arrived in India. January has always been an interesting month for movie-goers in India, since all the December releases (read Oscar baits), are released. This time around we have some good movies coming our way. So brace yourselves for some of the upcoming Hollywood movies releasing in the month of January 2016.

1) Daddy’s Home – 1st January

Daddy’s Home as the name suggests is a comedy drama that portrays the efforts put in by the stepfather Brad Whitaker to develop a soft corner in his stepchildren’s hearts but his efforts go in vain when the biological father, Dusty Mayron returns. Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini. the movie hit the screens on 1st January 2016.

Run Time – 96 minutes

2) Our Brand Is Crisis – 8th January

Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Peter Straughan Our Brand Is Crisis is inspired by Rachel Boynton’s documentary (Our Brand Is Crisis) that was out in 2005. Starring Sandra Bullock as the lead along with Billy Bob Thornton the movie revolves around a rather experienced American political consultant, Calamity who is hired by a Bolivian politician to help re-elect a debatable president in Bolivia. This satirical comedy drama looks promising and is set release on 8th January in India.

Run Time – 107 minutes

3) The Hateful Eight – 15th January

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight is a perfect accord of action, humour and exaggerated violence taking us back to the time of the American Civil War. It takes us through the journey of eight strangers moving around in a stagecoach during bitter winter seeking refuge from snowstorms and sojourn for a while after the Civil War. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Bruce Dern the movie is set to hit the screens on 15th January 2016.

Run Time – 187 minutes

4) The 33 – 15th January

The 33 is a survival drama based on true events of 2010’s mining disaster that depicts the struggle of 33 men that were left stranded inside the San José Mine in Chile for over two months. It stars Antonio Banderas as Mario Sepúlveda, who sends videos to the rescuers making them aware about the miners’ condition.

Run Time – 127 minutes

5) The Boy – 29th January

The Boy is a horror film directed by William Brent Bell starring Lauren Cohan as the lead. The movie revolves around a nanny Greta (Lauren Cohan), who takes up a job in an isolated English village. Upon her arrival, she realises that she was actually hired to look after a life-size doll that the parents treated as their 8 year old son who had kicked the bucket 20 years back.

Run Time – 105 minutes

6) The 5th Wave – 22nd January

The 5th Wave is a sci-fi thriller inspired by Rick Yancey’s novel starring Chloë Grace Moretz as the lead in the movie. The movie is about Aliens that invade the Earth and are called The Others. Others look just like humans and strategically destroy the Earth in five waves (stages) causing utter chaos and devastation. The first wave brings the humans at close quarters to darkness, the second wave witnesses infinite number of deaths, the third wave comes as curse to the ones that are alive. By the time the fourth wave hits the planet only one thumb rule applies: trust no one as the occurrence of waves are inevitable. Chloë Grace Moretz is playing the role of a teenager who goes through leaps and bounds in an attempt to save her younger brother from the fifth wave.

Run Time – 112 minutes

7) Joy – 22nd January

Joy is inspired by the story of Joy Mangano and is a semi-biographical comedy drama depicting Joy Mangano’s Italian-American family across four generations. David O Russell teams up with Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert De Niro once again to give us a beautiful insight into the life of Joy Mangano and her business dynasty that she created by devising the self-wringing Miracle Mop that in turn came as an impetus to her becoming the president of Ingenious Designs.

Run Time – 124 minutes

January 7, 2016
Bollywood movies releasing in January 2016

From thriller to comedy to romance this month’s Bollywood releases have a lot in store for us. If your idea of a perfect weekend is sitting comfortably and munching popcorns in a movie theatre, this list is for you. Here’s everything you need to know about Bollywood movies releasing in January 2016.

1) Wazir – 8^th January

One of the most awaited movies of 2016, Wazir, is an action thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar along with Aditi Rao Hydari and Neil Nitin Mukesh. The movie is a tale of two friends who are poles apart in nature; one is a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and the other is a fearless Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) officer. Both are struck with grief and despair that unites them to help each other come out victorious in the biggest game of their lives. However, little do they know of their mysterious, strong opponent lurking in the shadows who is well prepared to checkmate them.

Run Time – 102 minutes

2) Chauranga – 8^th January

Chauranga is the debut feature film of Bikas Rajan Mishra and has won the best film award in many film festivals including the Indian film festival of Los Angeles. Inspired by a real life incident, the movie revolves around the journey of a fourteen year old boy, Santu who belongs to the untouchable caste of the Hindu hierarchy. The timid boy aspires to go to school just like his elder brother Bajaranji and is a son to an unmarried mother; a maid at the mansion of the upper cast village headman. Add Chauranga to your watch list to know how Santu’s dreams are crippled by the dark reality of caste hierarchy and how far his defiance fares him.

Run Time – 85 minutes

3) Chalk N Duster – 15^th January

Directed by Jayant Gilatar and produced by Amin Surani, Chalk N Duster is an upcoming film starring Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla and Divya Dutta. The movie is an emotional journey of two teachers who worship their profession and want the best for their students. It highlights the problems that teachers and students face due to corruption and never ending greed for money.

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4) Airlift – 22^nd January

Khiladi Kumar is all geared up to rescue people from his helicopter this January in Airlift. Yes Akshay Kumar’s upcoming movie starring Nimrat Kaur as the female lead is a thriller, based on the biggest evacuation of Indians living in Kuwait during the Iraq- Kuwait war in 1990. Akshay Kumar will be seen playing a wealthy NRI businessman in Kuwait who unknowingly becomes the man responsible for keeping 1,70,000 Indians safe.

Run Time – 122 minutes

5) Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 – 22^nd January

Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 is a sequel to 2012’s Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum and is the third part of the Kyaa Kool Hain Hum series. Just like the previous series, this is also a sex comedy starring Tusshar Kapoor , Aftab Shivdasani and Mandana Karimi in the lead roles along with Gizele Thakral, Claudia Ciesla, Krishna Abhishek, Shakti Kapoor and Darshan Jariwala in supporting roles. The movie is all set to release on 22^nd January 2016.

Run Time – 131 minutes

6) Saala Khadoos – 29^th January

Saala Khadoos is an upcoming bilingual sports drama written and directed by Sudha Kongara starring the very talented R. Madhavan in the lead role as a boxing coach along with a new face Ritika Singh who is playing a young aspiring boxer. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil (Irudhi Suttru ) and is all set to release on 29^th January.

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7) Mastizaade – 29^th January

Produced by Pritish Nandy and Rangita Nandy, Mastizaade is a sex comedy starring Sunny Leone in a dual role along with Tusshar Kapoor, Vir Das and Shaad Randhawa. Ritesh Deshmukh will also appear in a cameo role in the movie.

Run Time – 119 minutes

January 6, 2016
Get your last minute party makeup on point by YouTuber Kaushal Beauty

It’s the last day of the year and we bet all you beautiful women out there have big party plans to welcome 2016. To help you get into the spirit, here’s a quick party makeup tutorial that promises to add that glam factor to your last minute makeup routine (if you don’t have one already).

Party makeup is not always about sparkly eye shadow or classic red lip colour. Remember, you can make heads turn with subtle and neutral makeup as well.

So, we’ve got you this affordable makeup idea for your New Year’s party to compliment your glamorous outfit. Take a look at this last minute party makeup video by YouTuber Kaushal Beauty.

December 31, 2015
Get your New Year party’s outfit inspiration from none other than Kangana Ranaut!

When it comes to dressing up for the New Year’s Eve party, we’re bound to get confused with so many options around. What adds to the confusion is the cold weather that needs to be taken into account while selecting the perfect ensemble for welcoming the New Year 2016.

Ladies, put all that confusion away and take a look at our New Year party’s outfit inspiration by none other than Kangana Ranaut! Yes, the B’town fashionista who has groomed herself phenomenally overtime is here to help you.

Spotted at choreographer Bosco’s Christmas party recently, Kangana donned this elegant Dolce & Gabbana dress looking glamorous as ever. The Queen fame kept it simple as she finished her look carrying a nude Lady Dior bag teamed with a pair of nude pumps.

Inspirational enough?

To beat the winter you may also wear a trench coat and button it up to look chic.

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December 28, 2015
Last moment secret Santa gifts that’ll save you a lot of time

Christmas is around the corner and choosing gifts can be a herculean task, especially when you are someone’s secret Santa and disappointing someone with a bad gift is not an option. If you haven’t planned the presents, and have somebody waiting with a sockunder their pillow, our list of gifts for Christmas might be of great help to you. Check out our list of last moment secret Santa gifts that are convenient to get and give the perfect gifts this Christmas.

#1 Coffee mugs

Coffee mugs make a decent gift when you are running short of time and are low on budget. They can be put to many uses like a pen stand, a brush-holder among many others. They also work as decoration in your house or at your workstation. What’s more, they work for both women and men so if there’s a confusion next time, turn to coffee mugs.

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#2 Scarves

The best part about Christmas is winter and the best part about winter is scarves. Scarves never get passed on during the fall as they make for the perfect winter accessory, irrespective of the gender. Scarves can be worn with most of your outfits and the best part? It’ll make you feel good when you see your gift being actually used.

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#3 Cake and wine

No prizes for guessing the cake and wine option when it comes to last moment secret Santa gifts. Most of us have a sweet tooth and can never say no to cakes and if you can say no to wine, you need to see a doctor right now! Gift cake, wine and maybe add cheese to set in the festive spirit.

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#4 Table lamps

Looking for a slightly unusual secret Santa gift for your friend? Turn to table lamps. Table lamps in modern designs are perfect for home decor and can effortlessly changes the ambience of a house by just plugging in a wire. We are sure everybody likes a little change in his or her home decor. Table lamps are easily available and can make for an amazing gift.

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#5 Business card holders

We exchange visiting cards on daily basis, but only a few of us are able to keep our visiting cards properly organised. Cards are generally found in some corner of our rooms or our handbags, which is why a card holder can be a very useful possession. We would suggest a card holder as an easy gift that is also relevant to both genders.

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#6 Wallets or a clutch bag

Wallets and clutch bags are used every day and no body can have enough of these. They are perfect secret Santa gifts and we would suggest sticking to neutral colours so your friends are not disappointed.

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#7 Photo frames

Time and tide waits for none, all it leaves behind are memories and the only way to capture time is by clicking pictures. Photo frames hold the pictures that are dear to your heart and make your day by keeping you closer to your happy memories. Secret Santa, you can also think of gifting a photo frame and save a lot of time.

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December 23, 2015
Five rules of formal dressing for men

For men, a formal dress code always works if it’s a family get-together, social event or an office meeting. After all… clothes make a man and there’s nothing more attractive than a sharp, well-groomed formal look! A well-tailored suit, a crisp shirt and a classic neck-tie are just some of the elements you need to make the ladies swoon. Add to that a pair of stylish shoes and some understated accessories and you’ll be on top of your game. To get the complete lowdown on mastering the art of formal dressing, check out these five rules that will help you look your dapper best!

Rule1: Your shoes must match your tie.

Rule2: The tie’s length should reach the belt.

Rule3: Always tuck the shirt’s collar into the lapel of the blazer.

Rule4: An inch of your shirt’s cuff should be visible from below your coat’s sleeves.

Rule5: Keep the top most button of the blazer buttoned while standing so it’s easier to unbutton when you sit.

December 17, 2015
Top Twitter trends of 2015 and what they were all about!

There’s a lot that happened in 2015 across the globe. Some events were so unfortunate that they ended up harming the lives of many and some made us feel grateful about the fact that the world is just a small community of people who are constantly on a look out for each other.

The common thread between the events is that they brought people together, not just from different cities but from many nations and all we have to thank is the power of social media and hashtags.

Let us now take a recap into the year and the top Twitter trends of 2015 that caught the attention of the Indian audience and what they were all about.

1. #JeSuisCharlie

Je Suis Charlie, the French phrase for ‘I am Charlie’ was an unfortunate event that took place in early January 2015 in Paris and the world is still recovering from it. The mishap involved a massacre of twelve people at the French satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo’s offices.

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2. #AIBRoast

Talking about roasts, All India Bakchod released their roast on Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor in late January 2015 and boy, it was big (no pun intended). With Karan Johar as the roast master, the AIB knockout garnered innumerable views on YouTube before it got involved into many controversies and was eventually taken down from the site. For those who didn’t get an opportunity to watch it, you have no idea what you’ve missed.

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3. #TheDress

A dress photo that went viral in February 2015 with over ten million tweets gave us sleepless nights all because of its colours that varied from one eye to another. ‘The dress’ divided the people of the world into two halves, with the first half seeing its colours as white & gold and the other half of the human population perceiving it to be as black & blue. The real colours of the dress are still a mystery to us and we’d be happy to be a part of the much-awaited reality.

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4. #BieberRoast

The Comedy Central roast of singer Justin Bieber took place in March 2015 and gave the world a good laugh all at his expense. The roast made headlines while giving birth to one of the biggest Twitter trends of the year involving celebrities like Kevin Hart, Ludacris, Martha Stewart, Shaquille O’Neal among others. We bet none of us missed that!

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5. #DadBod

Gone are the days when women used to drool over ripped men with abs and a balanced diet. Spending all those hours at the gym while checking out every chiseled muscle in front of the mirror is just passé. What’s new is the DadBod, appreciation for those extra kilos, which started trending with the hashtag #Dadbod. It was an Internet sensation where women expressed their love for flabby men. The point here to be noted here is that dadbod is NOT about fat men, it’s about those guys who perhaps were really fit once and have been taking it easy for a bit. Afterall, those few slices of pizza with beer never killed anybody!

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6. #LoveWins

American Supreme court’s ruling on marriage equality gave the world a new hope and a beautiful reason to celebrate. The hashtag ‘Lovewins’ was a part of millions of tweets across America and around the world. The best part about the social media outburst was the fact that (reportedly) Twitter too added a small rainbow heart next to #LoveWins with every user’s tweet.

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7. #ShahidKiShaadi

Yes, that legendary day when the Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor married Mira Rajput. We bet lots of hearts were broken that day and people flooded the Internet with pictures and wishes for the fabulous couple.

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8. #IStandWithAhmed

Ahmed Mohamed is a 14-year-old kid from Texas who built a clock from a pencil case so he could impress his teachers. Little did he know that there was massive trouble coming his way when the teachers called the cops on him. The authorities at the Irving High School thought that the 14 year-old made a ‘hoax bomb’ and got it to school. Ahmed was handcuffed and taken to the police station where he was denied the right to make a call to his parents and was questioned without his attorney’s presence. The issue got so out of control that some big, we mean, BIG names came to Ahmed’s rescue. President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Mark Zuckerberg amongst others made a genuine effort for his case!

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9. #DilwaleTagline

Red Chillies Entertainment asked people on Twitter to come up with a tagline back in September for their upcoming movie Dilwale and the results made us literally want to break the Internet.

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10. #PrayForParis

The evening of 13th November will always be remembered as one of the most dreaded days of 2015. The series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in France did not just include hostage-taking but mass shootings and suicide bombings as well. Many innocent people suffered the darkness of terrorism for reasons everyone is trying to fathom. People were killed, faith was shattered and around midnight emerged the ‘Peace For Paris’ symbol sending out a strong message to the heartless that the world is united and will fight back.

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11. #ISIS

The Islamic state of Iraq and Syria reportedly claimed responsibility for the recent tragedy that occurred in Paris and left the world flabbergasted. For the same reason and many more, the Islamic militant group (ISIS) was a part of the trending tweets on the social networking site.

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12. #FlyToFreedom

On The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, Indian celebrities Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were seen helping CNN spread awareness about modern slavery by shooting paper planes with a message written on them followed by a hashtag that read ‘Fly to Freedom’. CNN’s Freedom project is a humanitarian news media campaign that seeks to educate and advocate against modern slavery. The Diwale team too came together in support of the cause urging everyone to join the movement.

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13. #LastMessageReceived

A hashtag full of heartbreaking posts from users that submitted the last message they received from their loved ones (not just their partners) started trending in November 2015. Boy oh boy, this is something you don’t encounter every day.

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If we’ve missed out on any Top Twitter trends of 2015 , do let us know in the comments section below.

December 17, 2015
Ten songs you must have on your playlist this Christmas

Christmas is a festival awaited by all, the illusion of Santa coming down in his sleigh and showering gifts thrills the most of us. Christmas is all about making merry, enjoying the scrumptious food, plum cakes and wine and it’s definitely incomplete without the carols and the songs. Check out these songs that have been made especially for this festive season, they will definitely set your mood for Christmas!

#1 All I Want For Christmas Is You

Sung by Mariah Carey, All I want for Christmas, is the perfect song to ring in the celebrations with a loved one. Make this song a part of your playlist and get into the festive spirit.

#2 Mistletoe

Justin Bieber says it all in the first line of the song, ‘It’s the most beautiful time of the year’ and this track for sure will bring a smile on your face while making your Christmas even more beautiful

#3 Ultimate Christmas Party

A celebration without people dancing is dull and boring, Ultimate Christmas PartyMegaMix by DJ pluTONYum is just right for parties, making you want to hit the dance floor.

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#4 Christmas dance mix 2015

The beats of this medley, will compel you to dance to its tunes.

#5 Last Christmas

Last Christmas by Geaorge Michael, has been the most popular track for decades and continues to remain so.

#6 Auld Lang Syne

This is the best cover for the evergreen Christmas carol, Auld Lang Syne, the singer to this is unknown but it is sure to make every Christmas party fun.

#7 Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer

I am sure this track will make most of us nostalgic, and take us back to our childhood days. This track is a cover of Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer by Amasic.

#8 Little Drummer Boy

Little Drummer Boy, by Whitney Huston and Bobbi Kristina, must be a part of your playlist this Christmas.

#9 Let it Snow

Let it snow is another classic by Dean Martin that deserves to be on your Christmas playlist

#10 Silent Night

The first song that comes to our mind while talking about carols is silent night, so how can we ever miss out on it.

December 14, 2015
10 gifts for makeup lovers

Finding the right gifts for makeup lovers is never an easy job. You might feel that gifting them more makeup is a bad idea but you’re wrong. Just like you can’t get enough of your favourite things, the same way a beauty fanatic can never have enough makeup.

From useful makeup pouches to a bit of techno makeup stuff, take a look at this list of gifts for makeup lovers that are so good that your friends will love you for it.

1) O.P.I All Stars Mini 10 Pack

Buy it here at asos.com

2) Lottie ASOS Exclusive Party Ready Set

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3) Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Starter Kit

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4) Tigi Bed Head Party Girl Set

Buy it here at asos.com

5) Aesthetica Cosmetics Cream Contour and Highlighting Makeup Kit

Buy it here at amazon.in

6) Borghese 9-Piece Professional Cosmetic Brush Set

Buy it here at elitify.com

7) Makeup Your Mind

Buy it here at flipkart.com

8) Michael Phan life palette

Buy it here at elitify.com

9) Infinity pro curl secret

Buy it here at elitify.com

10) Philosophy Here comes the Bride

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December 11, 2015
Champagne is great, not just for your mood but skin and hair too! Let’s stock some more.

Every celebration remains incomplete without popping a sizzling bottle of champagne. But did you know that champagne can improve your skin and hair and you can get beauty benefits from that bottle of bubbly?

We recently learned that champagne can help in weight loss (yes, you read that right) and improves your memory which gives all champagne-lovers another reason to have it but there are few other benefits of champagne that include gorgeous skin and shiny hair. Take a look at these beauty benefits of champagne.

1. Use champagne for smooth and silky hair

Mix one part champagne with equal amount of warm water in a bottle and spray the mixture evenly on your hair after shampooing and conditioning. Leave it for some time to soak in while you get ready and then style your hair as you normally do. This hair treatment is an excellent way to keep your hair healthy and will make it look and smell good. Champagne is an amazing hair rinse and also acts as a volume booster for your hair.

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2. Get glowing skin with champagne

Another one of many beauty benefits of champagne is that it helps you get glowing skin. Champagne makes for a great skin toner because it contains grapes which are a good source of antioxidants and also carries Vitamin C and E. It brightens up your skin and is smoother than store-boughtproducts. Dilute one part of champagne with one part water, soak a cotton pad into the mixture and wipe across freshly washed face and neck. Make sure to do this once or twice a week because alcohol tends to dry skin out. Don’t forget to moisturise your face afterwards for great results. You can also create a purifying facial mask by adding champagne to a bit of clay. This can make life easier for people with oily skin.

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3. Make a bubble bath from your bubbly while you sip it

Champagne can make a wonderful exfoliating bubble bath because the carbon dioxide bubbles help in slopping off all your dead skin and exfoliate dry winter skin. Mix it with a little bit of bath gel and you have a perfect spa at home. Now it’s time to hop into your bath tub, relax in your bubble bath and see your dry dull skin getting exfoliated while you sip on to a glass of bubbly.

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Now that you’ve discovered so many beauty benefits of champagne, you will need to save more money to stock up more champagne not just for drinking. Cheers!

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December 9, 2015
These beauty tools might look weird but they are very important

Every makeup lover has a special place in her heart for beauty tools. That feeling of walking into a Sephora store and spotting that new makeup brush is better than finding out that you lost a kilo. And while most beauty and makeup tools are common knowledge, there are a few tools that are normally ignored until you get to them and find out that they are the real dope. You might have seen these weird beauty tools many times and chosen to give them a pass but these tools can be surprisingly useful and will only make your makeup routine simpler.

From scary-looking brushes to a suction device that plumps your pout, here are ten weird beauty tools that you need to add to your makeup kit now!

1) 3-D Bomb curl brush

Easy to use despite its weird appearance, this brush can give your hair fuller curls within minutes.

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2) Mascara guard

A mascara guard is that important shield that protects your mascara from automatically transferring on to your skin (like your eyelids) while you’re applying it. Easy to use on both upper and lower lash lines, this weird beauty tool is a must have for every makeup enthusiast.

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3) Brush cleaning glove

As the name explains, these gloves are designed to help you keep your makeup brushes clean. We all know how lazy women get when it comes to cleaning makeup brushes, not anymore! Use these gloves to clean you makeup brushes quickly and easily.

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4) Beauty spoon

Beauty spoons are those magical spoons that are used to remove leftover product at the end of the container that is otherwise almost unreachable. Use this brush to scoop ‘em out and feel good about your investments.

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5) Brow compass

Use a brow compass to get those perfect celeb-like symmetrical eye brows.

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6) Lip Plumping enhancers

Say hello to Kylie Jenner lips, with lip plumping enhancers. Just place it on your lips and suck in your lips in for a minute and get fuller lips instantly.

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7) Pro-contour blender

This weird looking makeup brush is ideal to make contouring an easy task. Its super fine bristles blend the product very nicely into your skin without leaving any harsh lines.

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8) Nail paint protector clips

Clip this tool onto your fingers before you paint your nails and say goodbye to nail paint that spills on to your cuticles, forever!

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9) Makeup blending wool paddle brush

Made of real wool, this paddle brush is an ideal beauty tool for blending your makeup in just a couple of strokes.

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10) Facial hair removing spring

This weird looking spring is extremely effective for removing facial hairs without damaging the hair follicles.

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December 8, 2015