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- 7 Clothing Styles Girls Should Try For Winter Night Parties
- 7 Hairstyles That Make Your Kid Even More Cute
- 7 Awesome Lebanese Food Joints In Kolkata
- 6 Beautiful College Campuses In India With Exceptional Greenery
- 5 Himachali Cuisines You Must Try Out When In Shimla
- Best Autotune of The Moment: Rock The Party With Arnab
| 7 Clothing Styles Girls Should Try For Winter Night Parties Posted: 18 Dec 2013 05:33 AM PST In India, winter is seldom referred to as the season of vitality and joy. It's also the season of picnic, vacation and, not to forget, parties too! However, no matter how much we love winters, dressing up for winter night parties becomes quite an uphill task for no one really wants her nice LBD or her gaudy sari to be covered up by a cardigan or a shawl or a jacket! If you too are quite perplexed about the kind of dress to choose for a winter party, you needn't look any further—just follow the article and be the "it" girl of the party! 7. Black woolen dress:What are parties without a black dress? Well, for parties, chuck out cotton or linen and settle for woolen dresses. You can team it with a bright legging or tights—hot pink or midnight blue or even sky blue. However, make sure it's not a flimsy ones that we tend to use during summers. Then pair your dress up with a suede ankle length boots and you're ready to rock the party!
6. Pop of brightness:The worst thing about winters is the bland colors that are traditionally associated with the season. But that is a thing of the past! Just add a pop colored bag or shoes with your regular winter wear and steal the show. If you're not in the mood of wearing boots, get hold your favorite wedges and team it up with a pair of flamboyant socks—sounds equally good!
5. Bright Blazers:Yes, you hear me right! I'm talking about Blazers and not those trendy jackets. Blazers have always been the traditional attire for work but, with a little bit of creativity, you can turn it into party attire too! Team up your blazer over a tiny, printed or lacy dress and pair it up with black tights. Wear your hair simple and slip into a pair of simple yet gorgeous stilettos. Keep your make up soft and dewy, and see yourself turning into a glam doll!
4. Leather biker jackets:Nothing can beat the classic leather jackets when it comes to winter fashion! You can just team it with any mundane, monochromatic ensemble and see it turn into a statement. You can even team it with a chiffon maxi dress too! However, if you want to play safe, team it with a pair of rugged jeans, a plain tee in black or ash and a pair of boots—simple, quick but chic!
3. Houndstooth dresses and tops:In India, winter is almost synonymous to houndstooth apparels—we used to even wear it as children least knowing its hi-fashion statement. You get houndstooth dresses, tops, pants—anything and everything. However, for winter night parties, you can wear a houndstooth mini dress in a darker hue and team it up with a nice pair of earrings and nude shoes. You can also wear your favorite houndstooth top and team it with a pencil skirt or even a pleated skirt for that glamorous and dignified look!
2. Boyfriend sweaters:Parties mean letting your hair down and enjoying to the fullest! If this is your notion too, then just get hold of a boyfriend sweater and get ready to rock the party! Team your boyfriend sweater, preferably in shades of black and grey, with a pair of bright shorts and a pair of black tights. Always make sure you are not wearing those flimsy tights—the idea is to look chic and keep snug at the same time. Then, jazz your ensemble up with a pair of bright campus shoes and bold lips!
1. Warm, full sleeved blouses:Whenever we think of winter, big, fat marriage ceremonies are one of the first things which prop up in our minds. Don't we all just love to get dressed up for a marriage party! Nowadays, with full sleeved blouses and cholis dominating the fashion scenario, you will never have to compromise on your favorite ethnic attire during winters. Team your gorgeous chiffon sari with a lacy and sober full-sleeved blouse a la Manish Malhotra; jazz this ensemble up with a small black bindi and huge jhumkis and watch the entire crowd turning towards you!
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| 7 Hairstyles That Make Your Kid Even More Cute Posted: 18 Dec 2013 05:04 AM PST Kids in the twenty-first century are no way like those back from the ages bygone. They're driven by a new syllogism that defines them as "young adults". In comparison to earlier times when kids were happy emulating their fathers or their mothers; today's kids are always hell bent on looking like the divas and dudes of the film industries and the fashion world. For fashion, their parents can go to the near supermarket, but what about the hairstyles? Can a kid ever look "cool" and cute without a unique and superb hairstyle? Still in doubt what hairstyle must you try on your kids? Go ahead and take a look: 7. Braided pigtails:Braids are one of the oldest hairstyles we know of. No matter how old and how simple it is, it can never go wrong on anyone—even on kids. Just part your kid's hair, make two braids on each side and your kid is ready to go. It brings forth that guileless innocence in the child which no other attire or hairstyle can. However, if you want it to be a bit different, you just can part your kid's hair on one side. Simple and sweet, isn't it?
6. French Braids:French Braids are another classic hairstyle for kids. French braids are perhaps one of the best and elegant hairstyles ever, and they look great on kids too. If your kid loves to play outdoor games and is really very difficult to tackle, then this is surely the hairstyle for her. It'll not only make her look cute, but also keep her hair in good condition. However, try this hairstyle only if your kid is above 5 years of age, otherwise it might look a bit ostentatious.
5. Bob haircut:Yet another classy hairstyle and a must-do on kids. No matter what the age of your kid is, this hairstyle will never go wrong or out of style. Just remember to cut the hair just at the jaw line. Layering the ends of hair will bring bounce to your kid's hair without making it look like a bird's nest.
4. Twisted buns:The twisted buns or the hairstyles of ballerinas are perhaps the cutest ones for kids. You may even try it on your 3 year old kid! It is a great way of pulling hair up and hence, preventing it from falling over and disturbing your kid's eyes. Just part the hair right in the middle and make ponytails which you'll twist to make buns. Yes, it's that easy and quick to make your daughter look cute!
3. Soft wavy hair:Don't have any hairstyle for your son? You needn't worry anymore. The soft wavy hair will look just perfect on your kid. It's like the quintessential 'Beatles' hairstyles loved by all and sundry, albeit shorter. It's perfect for your kid, especially if he's one of the sporty kinds! The best thing about this hairstyle is that though it gives out an unruly and messy effect, it still looks groomed and polished. It's clearly a 'must try' hairstyle on your son!
2. Neatly side-parted hair:This is the classic Gregory Peck hairstyle which can never go wrong on anyone from any age group. It gives a neat and perfect aura to the kids, which many people crave for. Be it in school or in the play ground or in some birthday party, this look can be carried anywhere, anytime. Besides it captures the innocence of a child in a way which many other hairstyles cannot. So, without delay, try the hairstyle on your son and see the changes.
1. Ponytail:This is perhaps the staple hairstyles for girls since time immemorial. It is perhaps the simplest and the best hairstyle for a girl that's able to bring out the innocence and purity of a child just exquisitely. Besides, you don't have to be a pro-hairstylist to tie a ponytail on your kid—anyone and everyone can do it, and herein lays its specialty. Longer or shorter hair, this hairstyle can do justice to any length of hair. So, try this hairstyle at once and see your little princess look even cuter!
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| 7 Awesome Lebanese Food Joints In Kolkata Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:53 AM PST "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." Whenever we think of Kolkata, there are few things which simply prop up in our minds: Victoria Memorial, Roshogollas, Mishti Doi, trams and the accompanying endless list of clichés. But that's not Kolkata all about. Yes, it's true that the people of Kolkata are serious gastronomics and are really protective about their own cuisine: the people of East Bengal (now, Bangladesh) and West Bengal still fight over their Padma'r Ilish and Golda Chingri respectively, but due to globalization, Kolkata is also finding multi cuisine street cafés and restaurants bubbling up at each and every nook and corner of her streets.
The newest food wave to hit the city is that of Lebanese food! Delectable, delicious and almost fat-free, Lebanese food has all the qualities that every gastronomic seeks for! Besides, due to the opening of a variety of inexpensive Lebanese food stops, the cuisine has become a favorite of the youngsters in less than a couple of years! Let's look at some of the best Lebanese easy-on-pocket restaurants that the city has to offer: 7. Lebneh:Located at a premium position in South Kolkata, this restaurant offers a host of delicacies at pocket-friendly prices. From delicious and juicy wraps to low calorie salads, this restaurant is a hit among people of all age groups. Lebneh derives its nomenclature from labneh, strained cheesy middle-eastern curd which is one of the basic ingredients of Lebanese cuisine. What distinguishes it from its equally good competitors is their endless vegetarian picks! Really a must visit for the vegetarians!
6. Go Lebanese:One of the oldest Lebanese eateries in Kolkata, Go Lebanese still manages to attract the scorn of its competitors by consistently maintaining its quality and taste. Tucked off in a lane near Deshapriya Park, their Shawarma rolls are a "must try". However, one word of caution—if you're looking for a place where you can relax a bit while having your food, better skip this place as it is essentially a "take-away" shop. Well, this is a reason behind their inexpensive rates and a massive youth customers.
5. Royal Lebanese:Also located near Deshapriya Park, Royal Lebanese has been serving sumptuous Lebanese food since the past couple of years or more. Although this too is majorly a take-away, dine-in service is available too. According to the regular customers, they serve the best Shawarma salad in the city. However, my recommendation would be to taste their oil free Iranian Fish Tikka—after all what is a Kolkata food joint without a hint of delectable fish items?
4. The Blu Banana:Although not strictly a Lebanese restaurant, their fame comes from the Lebanese cuisine that they serve. Located in one of the most posh areas of Kolkata, Mandeville Gardens, this little place offers some great recipes at super affordable prices. On their must-try list is an innovative and unique item Pizza de Lebanon. Although the space is less, their seating arrangements are super comfortable, making it one of the most sort-after places by the youth for their famous adda sessions!
3. Yalla Habibi:A little-known restaurant located near Rashbehari Avenue, Yalla Habibi is a take-away joint which specializes in Arabic and Lebanese food. Among the many items, Hummus Kawarma (hummus served with chopped lamb) is indeed unique and definitely worth a try! Although the place serves only 3 desserts, they all do demand a try at least! One word of caution: this place is a bit on the expensive side and hence not really a favorite among the youth surviving on part time jobs or pocket money.
2. New Vesselka:Yet another take-away food joint, waving its magic wand around all the gastronomics in the city! Vesselka in Ukranian means "rainbow" and true does it stand by its name! New Vesselka in Kolkata provides an array of cuisine: from Middle-eastern and Lebanese to Mexican, Continental and so on. Although they make middle-eastern delicacies only on prior order, they are really worth a try. If you've got some time in your hand, prior-order their Kebab Alcaabat Koftesy—I bet you'll never regret it!
1. Shawarma Nation:The best is always saved for the last — Shawarma Nation is the newest and perhaps the smartest kid on the block! Great menu, even tastier food and drinks, amiable hospitality and a smart and hygienic interior—Shawarma Nation seems like the perfect package for savoring Lebanese Delicacies. Located at the heart of Lords Bakery More, near South City Mall, this newest restaurant is giving a tough competition to about 25 neighboring restaurants and take-away food joints. Although quite a restricted menu, it has become a favorite among many due to their confidence of serving 96% fat-free food. Once you're in the city, you can NEVER afford to miss this tiny but cozy restaurant. On the must try list, you have the Baba Ghanouj, Lebanese Tawook, Shawarma Salad with pita bread, Musakkhan (simply the best) and Laban (a curd-based Lebanese drink, a winner after a hot and humid tiresome day)! So, stop wondering about how the food might taste and just drop in there — you'll NEVER be disappointed.
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| 6 Beautiful College Campuses In India With Exceptional Greenery Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:33 AM PST Although it's the quality of curriculum, educational track record and location of a college that most of us consider when selecting a college, a visually pleasing campus can also play an important part on how one might feel when living inside the walls of its campus. After all, you'll be spending your daily life around its grounds, and naturally prefer one with more greenery. There's a whole bunch of beautiful college campuses around India, but among these there's a distinction on colleges with exceptional greenery. We carefully compiled a list of 7 such campuses around the country. Take a look! 6. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun:Located in Dehradun, the Forest Research Institute is one of oldest and the top institute in the field of forest research. Its campus features an imposing building, constructed in Greaco-Roman architectural style, surrounded by lush green environments spread over an area of 450 hectares. Fringed by Himalayan Foothills, the institute is highly acclaimed for the success it has achieved in research and findings in the field of scientific forestry.
5. Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, Delhi:Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, Delhi was established in a part of the Aravali Hill ranges in 1970. Spread over 1000 sq ft approximately, the once completely barren land is now surrounded with lush green plantation of Eucalyptus, Banyan, Neem, Mango, Banana, Drumstick, Amaltas, Gular, Wood Apple, and several other species of trees and plants. The campus is visited by hundreds of summer migratory birds including the Crested Pied Cuckoo Birds from East Africa. The monsoons make the campus even more beautiful, with the greenery increasing manifold to the extent that you may easily spot Blue Bulls grazing around the roads with plenty of Peacocks, Pigeons, and house sparrows and hundreds of other birds.
4. RMK Engineering College, Chennai:The entire campus of the RMK Engineering College has been landscaped with lush green gardens adorned with ornamental plants and shady trees that make the campus look beautiful. The college has also been adjudged as the Most Green and Clean Campus in 2003, by the Rotary Club of Chennai. Extensive water harvesting activities undertaken from time to time have resulted in high ground-water levels. The campus is strict about using only organic fertilizers in the campus and water from the kitchen and washrooms is recycled, which us used for cleaning the garden areas around the campus.
3. Manipal University, Karnataka:In the last 58 years of its existence, the Manipal University of Karnataka has successfully transformed its 600 acres of rocky hills with a blade of grass into a luxuriantly green campus. More than 22% of the campus is clothed in greenery. The college authorities have recently invested Rs 14.98 crore on the setting up a waste management system, rain water harvesting, waster water recycling plant and vermin-composition, in the year 2010-2011. Besides, every vacant corner of the campus has been planted with trees, shrubs, creepers, turfs and other plant species to make it look greener and more vibrant.
2. NIIT University, Rajasthan:NIIT University, Rajasthan was awarded as the Most Environmentally-Friendly campus in 2011. It is this status, which has from time to time, prompted authorities to also have plants, trees and shrubs planted across the campus. Students here have planted more than 10,000 tress of different varieties around the campus and in fact the every year around the monsoons they make an effort to convert the black hill (Kali Pahari) that surrounds the campus into a green hill (Hari Pahari). They also collaborated with the locals to have a nursery planned in the campus.
1. Bishop Moore College, Kerala:Bishop Moore College in the Mavelikara is affiliated to the University of Kerala. It was in the year 1950, when for the first time students of the college began planting mahogany and teal plants around the campus. Today, these trees have grown to about 60 inches in diameter. In 2011, NSS students from the campus initiated the most recent of such activities, where they planted the campus with tapioca and plantain trees. Mango and fig trees were also panted soon after. The botany department of the college has recorded a short history of every plant and animal on the campus – it elucidates the diverse flora and fauna that resides on the campus.
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| 5 Himachali Cuisines You Must Try Out When In Shimla Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:19 AM PST Pahari or Himachali cuisines have very little global presence. But, it's simple flavors and earthiness leaves an everlasting smack on your taste buds and a forever lasting impression on your mind. Due to the topography of the state, most areas have unique tastes, and very little influence from outside. The food eaten normally is very simple and comprises of a lentil, rice, vegetables and roti. Due to the climate of the region, food that provides warmth and strength, is the main criterion in selection of ingredients. Some of the most famous must-have dishes you can try out in Shimla are – 5. Channa Madra (Chick peas in gravy):This is a very famous dish in Himachali cuisine that is served at almost all festivals and occasions. It's thick, yogurt based gravy made out of generally white or black chick peas. It is served with rice or white bread. Dry fruits are sometime added to it, to add to the fanfare. Places in and around Shimla where you can eat Channa Madra:
4. Chicken Anardana:This is a deceptive chicken dish, as by its look you have flames of tangy, spicy, hot flavor going up in your head. It might scare you and look heavy for a weak stomach or too oily. But in reality it's just the ground anardana (dry pomegranate seeds) playing their part. They add the tang to the dish, which you will feel after a few mouthfuls. The unique spices add to the smokiness of the flavor. It is served with paranthas or triangle flatbreads. Places in and around Shimla where you can eat Chicken Anardana:
3. Siddus:Siddus – it's a winter delight, consumed to give warmth and strength to endure the harsh climate. It is made with flour that has risen by treating it to yeast, almost overnight. According to the regions it is served in, the stuffing's seem to vary. Commonly, it is filled with a small amount of paste of poppy seeds, sometimes mutton or a sweet filling is also prepared. It is steamed to perfection and served hot. It is most relished with a generous serving of homemade ghee. Pieces of Siddu are broken with the hand, dipped in the lukewarm oil and then enjoyed with friends and family. Places in and around Shimla where you can eat Siddus–
2. Sepu badi Madra:Is one of the main starters at any occasion like weddings or at festival time. The main ingredient of this dish is the badi, also called Mukund Badi. Traditionally, it was made at home; nowadays it is available in stores too. It is made with a fine mixture of Urad and Chan Dal, which has been soaked overnight. This mixture is then boiled in water and cut into fine pieces. Before cooking these pieces are fired. It is made in yogurt based gravy and served hot with both rice and roti. Places in and around Shimla where you can eat Sepu badi Madra:
1. Auriya Kadoo ( Tasty pumpkin):Himachali cuisine did not include many veggies earlier. Most spreads included tubers and red meats. Now, green vegetables are finding a way to the table and cherished readily. This dish is full of spices and has a very pungent aroma, which catches your senses instantly. It is made at almost all occasions and a favorite of all ages. Ripe pumpkin is used and dried mango powder is essentially added at the last stage of cooking to add a tangy twist to it. Served warm with roti or rice. Places in and around Shimla Where you can eat Auriya Kadoo are:
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| Best Autotune of The Moment: Rock The Party With Arnab Posted: 18 Dec 2013 02:15 AM PST
How can you say “ain’t nobody got time for that” when Arnab is there to rock the floor. Yes! If you regularly watch porn to check out latest tattoo trends, you also need to listen this mind-boggling autotune if trying to add something different in your playlist. The freaking remix is inspired from a recent conversation between Arnab Goswani and Meenakshi Lekhi.
Give it a try, it works on so many levels. The post Best Autotune of The Moment: Rock The Party With Arnab appeared first on TopYaps. |
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