5 Reasons to Visit the Island of Lanai in 2016

Major Resorts Reopen, New Dining and Activities Welcome Visitors It's no overstatement to say that tourism to the island of Lanai has dropped to a trickle since the two Four Seasons Resorts were closed in June 2015, one for renovation and one to house the workers. The good news is that as of February 1, 2016, the newly renamed Four Seasons Resort Lanai will...

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Reasons to Visit Toronto in 2016

There are always a lot of good reasons to come to Toronto, be it for our myriad of diverse attractions, burgeoning culinary scene or unique neighbourhoods, but 2016 is giving visitors even more reason to book a trip. Here are five reasons to visit (or just get excited about) Toronto now. 1. The CN Tower is celebrating a milestone birthday Toronto’s iconic landmark will...

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Why This May Be the Best Time to Visit Brazil

Brazil is going through a crisis these days. Government corruption scandal and a tanking economy are two of the country's biggest problems, and the effects have been widespread for those who live there. The real, Brazil's currency, is also losing value swiftly; recently it was valued at more than 4 reais to the U.S. dollar, its lowest value since the currency was introduced...

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10 Best Indian Dessert Recipes

By and large Indian desserts use sugar, milk and khoya as the staple ingredients. There is no denying the fact, that desserts give a befitting end to any meal! Especially Indian desserts, ranging from Galub Jamuns to Payasam to Kulfi, we bring to you the most loved Indian desserts. Not only are desserts part of our staple fare, but they are also offered in our places of...

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Winter is Coming! Expert Advice on How to Fight Dry Skin

As the weather gets nippy there is one thing that most of us start dreading about. Chapped lips and dry, flaky skin are a few things most of us hate about winters. Our skin is stripped off moisture and requires additional care. This would not only including treating your skin right during winters but right from the pre-winter season. According to a renowned beauty expert,...

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In India, Remote Villages Hold Fast To Food Traditions

The northeastern Indian region of Meghalaya is rich in native food traditions. Sandwiched between Bangladesh and Bhutan, and with Myanmar to its east, Meghalaya is a lush, hilly area of forests and lakes, with high rainfall, spectacular waterfalls and "living" bridges woven from trees that attract local tourism. Yet many of its villages are remote, with few main roads or...

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Pecan Nuts: 10 Reasons Why They are Good for You and How to Eat Them

Come the holiday season and pecan pies are a rage. The pecan nuts with their contoured structure, crunchy texture and buttery flavour make for an interesting ingredient to include in a number of dishes, and they look pretty on the plate too. Native to America, these pricey nuts are related to the walnut and grow enclosed in a brownish-red oval shell. Now whether you say pee-can...

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Benefits of Multani Mitti for Face and Hair: A Well-Rounded Beauty Regime

As a child I was always intrigued by television ads endorsing beauty products. So much so that I would go up to my father and insist that he gets me those gels and creams which my mother would vehemently brush aside. My mother has been a religious believer of natural ingredients. "Your beauty kit is inside here, here in the kitchen," she would say. I now recollect her saving...

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New Year Resolutions: A 4 Step Guide to Help You Achieve Yours

There is something about New Year and resolutions. Everyone makes them. And unfortunately, more often than not, everyone breaks them. But come next December and we're back to square one. Perhaps it has something to do with the perpetual need of human beings to hope. Without hope, we have nothing. We may know at the back of our mind that it is impossible to lose all our extra...

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‘I am the brand’

With the slogan “I am the brand”, pharmaceutical company Eskayef organised its annual conference with thousands of its employees on 21 December. The organisation heads promised to take the organisation’s success a step ahead in the years to come saying that each of its employees is the brand ambassador of the Eskayef, also known as SK+F. The annual conference was...

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Global brands eye Indian fashion market

ndia's burgeoning appetite for foreign brands attracted a string of international brands to establish their presence in the country this year. US apparel retailer GAP, Swedish multinational retail-clothing company H&M, British fashion brands TOPSHOP and TOPMAN and more, available at brick-and-mortar stores or online mediums, are already a hit. The summer arrival...

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