Men love shoes

Men love shoes… probably even more than clothes. While this may go against all gender stereotypes but underneath all that machismo lies the gusto for footwear.

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They love shoes - good branded, sturdy shoes that they can wear and look good. They calculate and spend time in deciding which shoe would best be paired with which outfit and secretly hope to own a lot of them.

While women have always criticized men for being scarce when it comes to clothes and assumed how they can survive in the same clothes for days I sincerely doubt the same applies to shoes for them. Very much like us they like to have variety and know what to wear, when!
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Why reading books is the greatest habit to inculcate?

Books can become your greatest companion when you’re feeling lonely or discouraged they can lift up your mood. I for one am a book fanatic. While my interests mainly lie in romance, mystery, thrillers and drama I occasionally pick up something meaningful too.

Books are my salvation. They teach me so much and help me evolve, they are my constant companions and you’ll almost never spot me without a book in my hand.

They give me solace and they make me happy, while I am a self-professed book addict what should your reason be to start reading?

·         Well for one if you think you want to brush up your vocabulary or English skills, pick up a book!Yes, it’s absolutely true that reading can help you improve your spoken English and who knows you might fall in love with books?

·         Secondly, if you have a lot of idle time and you’re looking to pick up a good hobby, reading should be it! Because why not? And what harm could possibly come out of reading?

·         The third reason why you should read is because you will love it once you get a hang of it!

How to get started?

I am hoping that I have succeeded in letting you see why you should probably pick up a book. So, it’s always better to start with easy to read books choose authors like Chetan Bhagat, Ravindra Singh, Arvind Adiga and experiment and see what genre you like!

Here are some books you can begin with –

·    Romance - Nicholas Sparks is the father of romantic novels. Give ‘A Walk to remember’, ‘The Notebook’ or Dear John’ a shot. We have Ravinder Singh and Durjoy Datta as some of the locally enjoyed romantic authors in our country.

·    Mystery/Suspense – The secret of a great suspense novel is when the suspense unfolds in the last few pages but you don’t get tired of reading. Lee Child is one such author, so is Sidney Sheldon. While Sheldon’s books have an erotic touch to them Child’s Jack Reacher has been incorporated into a Tom Cruise movie.

·     Thriller - John Grisham is a celebrated thriller author. His books are compelling and not too difficult to read.

·      Drama – Chetan Bhagat is a likeable Indian author when it comes to drama, his books can easily be read by anyone. Arvind Adiga is a great Indian author whose books will keep you hooked.

The Magic of Ethnic wear!

It is a very well known fact that women love clothes!

As an Indian woman though what truly brings out the best in me is a sari or a suit! I love wearing traditional Indian outfits and accessorizing them well.

The authenticity attached to our Indian outfits just tends to make you feel closer to your culture. Did you know that the history of sari dates back to Indus valley civilization? Well, now that was a while ago!

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Fastrack your way through weight loss with these tips!

Over the years I have read plenty of articles and have had ‘n’ number of experiences to safely conclude that what we eat and put into out body plays 70% part in our overall health.

If you’re considering losing weight or even changing your eating habits these are some of the tips that you must keep in mind –

1)    Sugar – Avoid refined sugar, the amount of sugar that your body needs it already derives from other food items which have natural sugar content in them. For example – fruits. Don’t rely on artificial sweeteners they are worse than sugar.

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Re-decorate your room with these easy tips. Because why not?

Haven’t we all been living in a sanctuary we call our room?

I think right from the moment you realize having a personal room is a reality, we have all pined for one. Being an Indian kid who belongs to a middle class family with like multiple numbers of siblings, owning your own is a dream come true.

Luckily for me though, I just have one younger brother who stays far away from my room which gives me a lot of freedom and independence. But I recently realized how for the past 1 year my room has looked exactly the same – the walls, the position of all the furniture and honestly if I could describe it in one way it would be – plain and boring. I’d love to be able to hire an interior designer but we can’t all afford one!

So, I decided to make a few changes and they completely changed how my room looked.

·         Reposition all the furniture in your room, especially your bed.

·         Buy new and colourful sheets that go well with the colour of your room and make it look bright. The walls in my room are painted white and green, I earlier had sheets in the colours white and blue mainly and I switched to – oranges, reds, and yellow and it really brightens up the room.

·         If there is an empty wall in your room, cover it up with pictures or beautiful frames! You can also cover the wall with tapestries to give your room a bohemian vibe.

·         Clean out your wardrobe and donate your old clothes, this will create a lot of space.

·         Organize all the scattered items into boxes and label the boxes. Use the boxes as a bed side table to put things on.

·         Change the lighting in your room! Haul out those old diwali lights and put them on the walls of the ceiling in a dramatic fashion.

·         Get a rug. I love sitting down by the door of the balcony in my room and reading a book occasionally. This is one of the best additions I have made, my room looks cozier now.

·         Decorate your mirror. Cover it with fake flower petals or put lights around it, this will also provide better lighting around the mirror!

·         Buy new curtains that correspond well with the sheets and colour of your room!

If you’re too lazy to get your butt up and go shopping you can easily find all these products for home decor online! Happy decorating!

Are you a travel buff who loves exploring new places?
So am I and well 99% of the entire population. The only things missing now are the money and time to do that. They say now is the best time to do anything; I say yes it is if you have the resources. No I am not a pessimist; I am more of a realist.

Can you walk to the Caribbean? Or hitch a ride? Well no. Haven’t you heard of that super old and often used saying - If travelling was free you’d never see me again. But it isn’t, so here I am boring the shit out of you.

I would like to think there are places where I could travel to if I wanted with limited resources, so I coined a list of those places. Now go explore!

1) Bulgaria

It’s a beautiful place with a lot of places to explore. The capital Sofia offers a lot of good things if you are travelling there including great food and cheap accommodation. It is one of the cheapest countries to stay in, if you’re in Europe.

2) Cambodia 

Cambodia is a south-east Asian nation it’s a very culturally rich nation. There are a lot of beautiful temples to visit once you are there. Accommodation is cheap, you can find dorm rooms for as cheap as $3 and private hotel rooms for upto $10 here and so is the food.
There are hordes of places to visit here including Angkor Wat – a famous ancient temple complex.

3) Marrakech, Morocco

The city is famous for its famous jewellery and pottery. The air fare too is not much and a lot of low cost flights fly there. You can visit Medina and the famous Koutoubia mosque, the flea markets in the city are also amazing. The food is delicious and you can try a range of new cuisines while you’re there.

4) Crete, Greece

While sipping Mykonos in Santorini may have been your lifelong dream, Crete is the cheaper alternative. It’s a beautiful place and very different from all the other places in Greece, the locals here are warm and forthcomings and Crete is well known for its crystal clear beaches. If you still want to go to Santorini, it’s a 45 minute ferry ride from Crete and totally worth a visit.

5) Peru

It’s a beautiful country in South America with mostly Hispanic natives. Peru has a rich heritage, it is the city where the glorious Machu Picchu is located. Explore that a lot of other ruins and the Peruvian cuisine is terrific. The country will surprise you. The best time to visit Peru is during winters (May to September).

Now all you need is a backpack and a pair of comfortable shoes and off you goes!