How to wear your wedding and engagement rings
From ogling and drooling over celebrity engagement and wedding rings, and analysing their carats and shapes, we’ve done it all. However, the exchanging of rings is a deeply traditional gesture and holds personal meaning. But, is there really a right or wrong way to wear the engagement and wedding rings and does it even matter?
19 April 2023, 15:49 PM
The thin eyebrow trend is back from the 90s
The infamous fashion faux pas of over plucking eyebrows and redrawing them reed thin in the late 90s and early 2000s has most of us traumatised even now. If some of us were guilty of jumping on the bandwagon then, the regret is even more real. However, #SkinnyBrows is back as the most divisive trend on TikTok, with the Gen Zs bringing back the abhorred trend, much to the horror and dismay of the older generations. The app has also created a thin eyebrow filter that you can use to check out how it would look on you before taking the plunge.
19 April 2023, 15:40 PM
6 skin hacks by Zendaya’s facialist, Joomee Song
You really have to be living under a rock if you do not know Zendaya. To get her unique facial glow, despite the demands of her rigorous schedule, here are 6 hacks her facialist, Joomee Song swears by, including good cleansing habits, the power of sweating it out, and regular facial massages.
5 April 2023, 23:28 PM
How to best use mehendi for grey hair
While chemical dyes can render hair dry and lifeless, a plant-based powder made of henna leaves can colour hair naturally, and without risking its sheen or lustre. In fact, the natural hair colourant has been known to additionally thicken hair and improve scalp health.
5 April 2023, 23:14 PM
Bob hairstyle for women above 50
Women, especially beyond the age of 50, experience hormonal changes and many suffer from hair thinning. Celebrity hairstylist and expert, Glam Girl Gabi shares what might be the best haircut for thinning hair, making it appear bouncy and full.
5 April 2023, 23:11 PM
Dos and don’ts of hair colouring
Hair colouring is a popular beauty treatment that has been around for centuries. While it can transform your appearance and make you feel confident and stylish, it also requires care and attention. To ensure your hair colour stays vibrant and healthy, it is important to know the dos and don'ts of hair colouring.
5 April 2023, 14:16 PM
Boosting brain function for maximum control
Our brain is a powerhouse of thoughts and emotions. However, owing to the sheer amount of traffic running through our minds on a daily basis, the brain must be trained to control its views, words, and choices if it is to run on streamlined, optimal capacity.
29 March 2023, 16:57 PM
Choosing that perfect shade of red lipstick
Think bold lip colours and the first thing that comes to mind is red. Every woman deserves to own that one perfect red lip colour that makes her feel her most empowered. But did you know that different skin tones have different shades of red made for them? Here’s how to find out yours
22 March 2023, 16:24 PM
12 foods that unclog arteries
Clogged arteries are the first step towards coronary diseases. A poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and smoking, among plenty of other factors, can all cause poor heart health. A healthy heart ensures a long, healthy life and here are 12 foods to incorporate into your life that can help with achieving that.
15 March 2023, 14:04 PM
3 questions to measure happiness according to Steve Jobs
Before his untimely death in 2011, Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc, left us with some weighty advice. In the face of inevitable death, Steve shone light on what it means to genuinely be happy and some questions one must ask and ponder upon each day to evaluate happiness. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life,” he said.
15 March 2023, 14:00 PM
Signs of depression in children
Children, at every age, are trying to navigate emotions bigger than themselves and it is not unusual for them to feel down and washed out from time to time. However, when the feeling is very intense and continues for a long time, particularly in a way that impacts a child’s social, family or school life, it may be worth probing into.
15 March 2023, 13:40 PM
I am a woman and I can’t do it all
It is true that women have broken glass ceilings and gone on to lead exceedingly fulfilling family lives as well and no one argues that they cannot.
6 March 2023, 17:52 PM
IELTS General Writing: 7 tips and tricks
Acing the IELTS General Writing test has never been easier. Straight from the horse’s mouth, CIC News brings to you 7 of the best tips for high band scores in the exam to take you a step closer to Canadian emigration.
27 February 2023, 11:40 AM
How to be more disciplined in life?
Ever seen people who breeze through life with the right amount of sleep, a healthy diet, and time for everything? They seem to be living a charmed life. However, it’s not as much magic, as it is discipline — a good habit that takes years of perseverance to build and sustain. A fizzle-proof way of life, discipline delivers much more than willpower or motivation, and can be the best bet for even the lazier ones amongst us.
25 February 2023, 09:58 AM
Ways to use ChatGPT for higher productivity
People have embraced ChatGPT for its apparent benefits in the fields of writing, studying, research, and much more. Despite the apprehensions prevalent in workplaces regarding the conversational AI tool, experts say that ChatGPT is not going to take away people’s jobs anytime soon but can actually help them be much more productive in their work.
25 February 2023, 09:47 AM
Best ways to comfort a sad person
While an ideal approach would vary from person to person, growing research suggests that a good conversation can go a long way to make people feel better. People deal with sadness in different ways — some like to be left alone while others want company; some feel happier with a bar of chocolate, whereas others cannot register any form of solace until they start to feel better on their own.
25 February 2023, 09:35 AM
6 behaviours to avoid
While there are plenty of tips and tricks one can internalise when it comes to becoming classy, not much has been said about the set of behaviours to avoid if you wish to exude elegance and grace.
20 February 2023, 12:08 PM
Receding hairline and ways to stop it
A receding hairline can have a number of reasons, here we discuss ways to recover our crowning glory.
18 February 2023, 08:06 AM
Tea breaks and the rise in productivity at the office
To break the tension at office and encourage some team spirit and warmth into the atmosphere, regular tea and snacks breaks are necessary.
9 February 2023, 10:45 AM
Top 5 home remedies that can help reduce hair loss
Hair loss can plague one at any age, due to hormonal imbalances, an unhealthy lifestyle, or genetic predisposition. Thankfully, there are hassle-free ways to treat this issue and slowly regain hair health back.
7 February 2023, 07:36 AM