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  • Ayurvedic Tips: Sunburns And Skin Rashes In Summer? How Aloe Vera Gel Can Come To Your Rescue | Beauty/Fashion News

    The summer months bring with them several skin health issues. The scorching heat and the accompanying sweat can damage your skin, causing rashes, sunburns and other problems. While many remedies are available, aloe vera gel is a natural and soothing product that can work wonders for your skin in summer.

    Dr Yamuna BS, Chief Doctor at Guduchi Ayurveda, shares, “During summer, excessive sweat, sudden rashes on the skin and sunburns are some of the most common issues that people face. However, aloe vera is one gift from nature whose calming and cooling properties make it an ideal remedy for a range of skin issues. This wonder plant is particularly effective in balancing Pitta dosha, which is often aggravated during the hot summer months. Using aloe vera daily can naturally address and soothe the skin irritations that come with increased heat and sun exposure.”

    Also Read: How To Take Care Of Your Skin In Summer: Effects Of Scorching Heat And Simple Steps To Tackle Them

    The doctor goes on to add that aloe vera, additionally, can offer a soothing effect on minor burns or wounds. “Simply cut a fresh aloe leaf and apply the gel directly to the affected area several times a day. This natural remedy promotes healing and provides instant relief from pain and inflammation. While its moisturising benefits ensure that your skin remains hydrated and supple, using a potent mixture of 70% aloe vera gel and 30% bentonite clay can work wonders in repairing sun-damaged skin,” says Dr Yamuna BS.

    Apart from treating burns and sunburns, aloe vera boasts anti-ageing properties, making it an essential component of your daily skincare regimen. Dr Yamuna BS says, “Its rich array of vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants helps to combat signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a youthful and radiant complexion. By choosing aloe vera for your skincare needs, you not only benefit from its therapeutic effects but also encourage a deeper connection with the natural world. Let the cooling and rejuvenating touch of aloe vera transform your summer skincare routine and help you achieve the radiant, healthy skin you deserve,”


  • Developing Ideas For Summertime Activities | Culture News

    Hence, vacations need to be productive and here is where parents can help by devising and conceptualising inquisitive activities that kids like and learn from. Summer camps provide a great opportunity for kids to try new activities, develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, physical fitness and make lifelong memories as outlined by Niru Agarwal, Trustee, Greenwood High International School.

    Here are the different things they can do during vacation, check out the list…

    Building a routine for children

    Ensure that the kids have a schedule, especially during the holidays, and that they have something to look forward to each day. Lack of routine could lead to the development of habits that are not conducive to learning, Children could wake up every day with the excitement that they will learn things they haven’t before. A new day every day is highly fulfilling for them.

    The Need to Learn Multiple Skills

    Parents’ hectic work schedule and the active school life of kids may not allow them to focus on other skills and parents may not find the time to teach crucial life skills to their kids during the academic calendar. Learning skills other than routine work will help students handle the larger world better. Hence summer holidays assume great importance as both children and teachers can spare time for learning things other than academics.

    Striking a balance between Home and Outside

    Children should realize that life can be diverse and heterogeneous and that they need not remain staid. Sometimes children would stick to just one kind of task which may stunt their growth. Hence, they need to be active both within and outside their homes and balancing their activities would help in their intellectual growth and make them more confident individuals. Too much of either would result in the growth of a unidimensional personality.

    Encouraging children to be creative

    Encourage your kids to express their creativity by enrolling them in a local art or craft class where they can freely paint, draw, and make things. They will be able to think logically and express their creativity while being engaged in art classes. Enroll your kids in music lessons so they can learn how to play an instrument, sing, or even write songs on their own.

    Participating in social work

    Volunteering is a great way for kids to give back to their community, develop empathy and compassion, and learn about social issues. They can also get to know the skills involved in social work and replicate the same, which will help them in the future. Look for opportunities at local food banks, animal shelters, or charity organizations.

    Learning hobbies will widen horizons

    Training in certain activities would help in developing a consistent approach to one’s outlook. There’s also a hobby you’ve always wanted to do and summer vacation can be a perfect time to learn new ones. Children can take summer classes to clear their concepts on a variety of subjects, which will give them a head start and enable them to develop an interest in the subjects they find interesting.

    How learning a language matters

    During the language learning process, you will explore a whole different culture and maybe even make new friends who are also learning the same language. In the current scenario, communication skills are extremely important and learning a new language during your free time would enrich you. You can try to find something that you have always wanted to try – you can join organized classes, e-learning, or watch videos and self-study language or similar other domains. This opens a whole new world.

    Set technology boundaries

    While technology can be a great tool for learning, it can also be addictive and detrimental to kids’ mental and physical health. Thus, there is an immediate need to teach technology to children in a healthy way. Set boundaries on screen time and encourage your kids to engage in other productive activities.

    In conclusion, it can be said that the best way to help children spend a productive summer is by finding out new things to learn. This creates excitement and the will to learn. A healthy balance between a variety of activities to engage in is necessary to assist children in whatever activity they prefer as well as in discovering new interests. This will go a long way in ensuring the holistic development of children and a fruitful and productive summer time, concludes Niru Agarwal while speaking with IANS.

  • Pump Up The Summer Of 2024 With These Raging Hair Color Trends | Beauty/Fashion News

    Emerging from the cocoon of winter and rarening to finally let go and embrace the summer with your hair down? Think Toffee, Hazelnut, Ginger Spice, Fuchsia and Violet! No, these are not mouth-watering ice-cream flavors but the latest hair color trends that are becoming quite the rage among trendy fashionistas. Stay bang on trend by giving your mane a summer upgrade with any of these five hair colors and follow up with Ritu Vijayvergiya, Co-Founder, 2.Oh! shares some expert tips and tricks that will help you protect your locks with the right hair maintenance.

    Toffee

    Dying to carry off that sun-kissed glow on your mane? Toffee it is for you! This earthy brown shade beautifully enhances your highlights creating a stunning dimensional effect. Choose a baby balayage if you want the subtle, dimensional look that Zendaya has been pulling off in her upcoming movie ‘Challengers’. This low-maintenance shade subtly blends different tones and requires less frequent touch-ups which is ideal for all the busy bodies. Plus, it complements most Indian skin tones.

    Rich Hazelnut Chocolate

    Ever dreamed of having hair as rich and creamy as your favorite chocolate treat? Then the Rich Hazelnut Chocolate is the color for you! It adds depth and dimension to your strands, making your hair appear thicker and fuller. Hairstylists often achieve this look using a base color of espresso brown with subtle highlights throughout. Baby lights- these ultrafine highlights subtly lighten strands for a chocolaty latte-like effect that seamlessly blends with the base color. This shade is also relatively low-maintenance, as the darker base color helps hide any root growth between appointments.

    Spicy Ginger Twist

    Looking for something bold? Spice things up with the Ginger Spice shade, a fiery take on the classic brunette. Think Isla Fisher’s fiery locks in ‘Wedding Crashers’ but with a touch more subtlety. With an undertone of apricot or copper, this medium-toned orange-brown pops in the sun. This shade can be achieved with a variety of techniques depending on your desired level of ‘spice’. For a subtle hint of warmth, go the Balayage way adding wispy highlights throughout your hair. This is a fantastic option for those who want to make a statement without turning full-blown redheads!

    Fuchsia Fury

    Fuchsia has exploded onto the scene with its electrifying pink hues for a reason. This beautiful color embodies confidence, and playfulness while also adding a quaint vintage touch.The shade needs pre-lightened hair to achieve its full vibrancy. If you have naturally black hair, you need a Plex-infused bleach. This helps restore hair elasticity, minimizing damage during the lightening process. Follow up with a shampoo formulated with blue-violet pigments to neutralize unwanted brassy tones that can emerge as the pink fades.

    Violet Vibe

    Unleash your inner mermaid with the enchanting allure of this deep violet shade that blends red and blue tones to create a captivating effect. Think a touch less intense than Kylie Jenner’s iconic purple locks, but just as mesmerizing! Similar to the Fuchsia shade, violet requires pre-lightened hair for optimal results. More than just a passing trend, violet hair does make a bold statement but also requires a good haircare ritual. Think rich, creamy serums infused with strengthening Keratin and nourishing Argan oil to keep your hair healthy.

  • No heatwave conditions over most of India for five days: IMD

    Earlier this month, the IMD predicted above-normal maximum temperatures in most parts of the country from April to June, barring parts of the northwest and the peninsular regions. NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said most parts of India will have a sigh of relief for the next five days from the searing heatwave conditions that had rattled people this week.

    It said a cyclonic circulation lies over northwest Madhya Pradesh and another over interior Tamil Nadu.

    A trough of relatively low pressure runs from northwest Madhya Pradesh to south Tamil Nadu across Telangana.

    Private forecaster Skymet Weather added another trough extends from northeast Bihar to Odisha via Jharkhand.

    Weather experts say a trough usually brings cloudy conditions and rain, leading to a drop in temperatures.

    According to the IMD, several parts of India had been experiencing heatwave conditions for the past few days.

    High temperatures in the northern and central plains had forced the local administrations to either change the timings or shut the schools until the weather improves.

    Even in the eastern hills, tea growers complained of relatively high temperatures and prolonged dry spell resulting in crop loss during the ongoing flush season.

    In Delhi and its neighbouring areas, people were seen using scarves and taking shelter under trees on Saturday. The maximum temperature hovered around 37 degrees Celsius.

    In Maharashtra, the government has shut down all schools affiliated with the state board till June 15. For the Vidarbha region, the summer vacation extends till June 30.

    Earlier this month, the IMD predicted above-normal maximum temperatures in most parts of the country from April to June, barring parts of the northwest and the peninsular regions.

    The central, east, and northwest parts of the country are expected to experience above-normal heatwave days during this period.

    While a few regions have begun getting a respite from the heatwave conditions since Friday, the maximum temperature in some others, such as northwest, central and east India, including interior Gujarat and Maharashtra, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala, still hovered around 40 degrees Celsius.

    On Saturday, the maximum temperature was around 35 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country, except the western Himalayan region, where the day temperature was recorded in the range of 16-25 degrees Celsius.

    The IMD said Saturday that heatwave conditions abated from Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. “No heatwave conditions over most parts of India during the next 5 days,” it added.

    The weather office said hailstorms are very likely in parts of Odisha over the next three days, in Bihar for the next two days, and on Monday in Vidarbha.

    Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday and in Odisha on Monday. Duststorm is very likely at isolated places in south Haryana, northeast Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

    Skymet said scattered rainfall is expected in the entire Northeast, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Thunderstorms with patchy rain may occur over the western Himalayas, parts of Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, southeast Uttar Pradesh, southeast Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and south-interior Karnataka.

    The IMD has advised farmers should undertake harvesting of matured rice, maize, groundnut and ragi in Andhra Pradesh; rice in Kerala and keep the harvested produce in safer places.

    They should postpone harvesting of rice in Arunachal Pradesh and keep the already harvested produce at safer places.

    Farmers should use hail nets to protect orchards in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and Odisha.

  • Village-wise list of proposed water for irrigation released

    The proposed village-wise list for planting summer rabi crop (paddy) has been released. According to the information received from Executive Engineer, Water Resources Division, Code 90 Shri AK Paladia, it has been proposed to provide water for irrigation by planting Rabi crop (Paddy) in three thousand hectare area from the main project system on the left bank of the main project. These include 700 ha in village Karelibadi of Magarlod development block, Bhotidih 600 ha, 400 ha in village Rankadih, 390 ha in Kundel, Khisora ​​280 ha, 260 ha in Motimpur, 195 ha in Hasada, 100 ha in Dhaurabhatha, 40 ha in Navotgaon, Bhotha. The area of ​​20 hectares and village Amachani covers 15 hectares.
    Similarly, water has been proposed to be irrigated from six small reservoirs in 248 hectare area for planting summer rabi crop (paddy). These include 56 hectares of village Madeli from Bakori reservoir, 50 hectares in Bakori and 24 hectares in village Baniyatora. Similarly, water has been proposed to be irrigated from Rajadera reservoir in the area of ​​20 hectares in village Parsabuda, 18 in village Rengadih and 17 hectares in village Rajadera for summer paddy irrigation. For irrigation of summer rabi crop (paddy) in 20 hectare area in Bhandarwadi reservoir from village Bhandarwadi, 35 hectare in village Belora from Belora reservoir, six hectare in Arjuni village of Arjuni reservoir from village Arjuni and two hectare in Gorsanala village from Gorsanala reservoir. Water supply is proposed.