1 Turn down radio: The length of the time we listen to loud music is a factor in acquiring a hearing loss, so periodically test a lower volume level. When there is no background noise, turn down the music a couple of points to see if you can still hear it well and then maintain […]

1 Monitor Usage: Ask your cell phone connection provider to send you alerts either via text or by dialing (both free) to keep you updated about your phone usage. Make a budget, and the moment you cross the limit, you will be notified by the operator. 2 The ‘Friends & Family’ plan: The “friends and […]

1 Temperature tab: Most houseplants do well in daytime temperatures between 65-75 degrees F. It should be 10-15 degrees lower at night. Don’t place your plant where they are subject to hot or cold air drafts. 2 Moisture please: Most foliage plants require humidity of at least 15-20 per cent. Heating the home during the […]

1 Wash and go: Hands are the commonest medium of transferring viral, bacterial or fungal infections. So make sure that you maintain adequate hand hygiene. Wash hands with antimicrobial soap or an alcohol based hand sanitizer. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections from one person […]

1 Towel wipe: Suede is a difficult fabric to clean, and getting it dry-cleaned can get costly. So, you want to clean it on your own, try doing so by rubbing suede gently with a bath towel at first. 2 Stain wise: To remove dry stains and marks from suede, try to gently rub a […]

1 Small things matter: Avoid more loads in your pocket, which could strain the joints. Hang your suit on a sturdy wooden hanger, and store it in a suit bag to protect it. 2 Stain watch: Do not rub forcefully on stains or dirt as this may embed them into the fabric. Never hot-press a […]

In order to enhance compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and to mitigate the risks associated with acceptance of third party payment instruments (cheques, demand drafts, pay orders etc.), Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has issued best practice guidelines on ‘Risk mitigation process […]

There are some basic rules to marriage to run a healthy and happy life, well no one can be prefect but there are few things which can be controlled. If one really is willing to put foot forward for a happier marriage life rather putting it to situations and getting aside from facts, then I […]

Received a SMS on my mobile from AD-CVC GOI, don’t know how authentic this is.  But the message is like : “Corruption related complaints can be lodged to CVC at 1800-11-0180 during office hours”. So, if anyone is really looking forward to raising complaints against corruption do try this.

Wash and Oil: Wash your hair twice a week and follow the conditioning routine too. This helps hair to be in the prime of health. Apply oil and use steamed towel once a week. Avoid coconut oil as it freezes in winter. The closing of scalp pores can cause many ailments pertaining to hair. Hair […]