December 25th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Right Texture: For a better textured cake, you can use buttermilk instead of milk if your recipe calls for milk, as buttermilk contains more acid than milk. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by stirring one teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar into one cup of milk. 2 […]
December 25th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Seal Well: Humidors are ideal to store cigars, but if you do not have one, make sure that you keep them in a sealed plastic bag. Excess air or moisture can spoil your cigar. 2 Save from Sun: Avoid placing your cigars in direct sunlight. If the temperature and humidity gets too high, cigars […]
December 25th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Go one at a time: When applying long wearing makeup, apply a little to one area of the face  at a time and smoother over the skin( do not “rub in†as many women tend to do). It dries reasonably quickly, so the old rule of dotting it all over your face then smoothing […]
December 18th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Measure up: Always use a spoon to measure oil when you start cooking, and never pour oil into the cooking pan directly. 2 Alternative methods: There are cooking methods like steaming, baking, broiling, grilling and stir-frying in a small amount of oil. As far as possible, chose these over deep-frying.
December 18th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Keeping it young: If you want a young and fresh look, pick a sheer, tinted red lipstick. 2 Classic look: From Audrey Hepburn to our desi Rekha, the divas always chose red. Pick the deepest scarlet on the shelves and smear your eyes with some kohl to look as sexy as it gets.
December 15th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
1 Mix it up: Do not hesitate from mixing everyday ingredients such as lime, juice and mint to your cocktails. It’s not necessary to use only exotic things for a good drink. 2 Quality wise: Use good quality product. It’s no secret that only premium product will give you good results. 3 Fresh Forever: Use […]
December 15th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
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 […]
December 14th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
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 […]
December 10th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in TIPS
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 […]
December 10th, 2010 | by Amit Sahrawat | published in Health, TIPS
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 […]