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From Bond girl to ‘Blonde’, Ana De Armas boldly embodies the life of Hollywood’s most riveting icon in Netflix’s latest offering. And if the crisp trailer is anything to go by, we can’t hardly wait to see the ‘Knives Out’ star shine, thanks to her uncanny resemblance to Marilyn Monroe. The 50 second footage is a montage of iconic moments (the billowing white dress from ‘Seven Year Itch’ and the pink satin gown Marilyn wore while singing ‘Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend’), ending with a spine-chilling laugh, mirroring the pain and trauma Norma Jeane Baker, aka Marilyn, endured behind the spotlight.…
If zits have wreaked havoc on your skin—and your self-esteem—read on. Ample fluids? Check. Eight hours of sleep? Check. A daily CTM routine? Check. Leafy veggies and heaps of protein? Check. If you’ve ticked all the boxes and are yet battling unforeseen breakouts, you’ve got a problem at hand. Over 80 per cent of India’s population suffers from acne-related skin disorders—and perhaps, 100 per cent would wish them gone; poof. And while your aunt, and the nosey neighbour next door, may have offered unsolicited advice about keeping zits at bay, chances are, neither of them has addressed the slew of skincare mistakes that could be causing…
How many hours a day do you spend mindlessly doomscrolling? Sending out cat memes and watching people play with slime? Through the pandemic and its subsequent lockdown, our dependency on social media has tripled. We look to it for news updates, Monday motivation, celebrity drama, shopping for things we don’t need and basically everything else. So, why should fitness be left out? Instagram is home to a number of fitness influencers who give you access to their workouts, fitness hacks and healthy recipes that would’ve normally cost you a pretty penny. We have rounded up 5 of the best fitness…
These fool-proof floral tattoo designs are packed with meaning! Thinking about getting inked is all fun and games until you realise that it’s one of the most permanent decisions you will ever make. There is no room for error. That being said, if you’re in that stage of the process where you’re mindless scrolling through tattoo designs day in and day out just drowning in options, don’t fret. We did the heavy lifting for you by scouring Pinterest and picking out the cutest, most meaningful floral tattoo designs. From geometric roses to wildflowers, draw inspiration from these designs and…
The endeavour is set to commence under the Mukhyamantri Street Light Scheme, proposed by the Delhi Government. Hurrah! In a remarkable feat to ensure women’s safety, the Delhi government has proposed installing LED lights across the capital, targeting particularly dim, dingy spots. As per a survey undertaken by social organisation Safetipin, there are approximately 1,000 to 1,500 sites that have been identified as ‘dark spots’ in the city, which are set to be illuminated as part of the Mukhyamantri Street Light Scheme. In the endeavour’s first phase, residential areas, commercial complexes, markets, parks, and internal roads are to be lit up—after which the rest of Delhi will be scoured. The LED lights will…
At the time of writing this piece, a quick google search of the word ‘manifestation’ pulled up a little over half a billion results. Safe to say, there are enough people looking to manifest their lucid dreams into reality. Proponents of the law of attraction believe that you create your reality by persistent action and relentless belief. Which essentially means—it’s not enough to just sit around telling the universe what to do without affirmative action. The way to getting what you want is owning your power and enriching your lives with what you want to attract. Come to think of…
Pillow marks and yellow stained nails are the two things that can strike fear in the heart of any nail polish addict. But while we still haven’t found a cure for stopping the dreaded late night nail smudge, we might just be able to help you with your unintentional Simpsons manicure. READ MORE: Mushrooms Are the New ‘It’ Ingredient Talonted Lex is a beauty blogger, who also happens to be a dab hand at nail art.
The shroom boom is in full swing. Credit where it is due: the beauty industry is next to none when it comes to hopping on the Cool New Thing bandwagon, even when that cool thing is actually…old.Mushrooms—the skin savior du jour—have been considered a powerhouse ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for basically ever due to their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. And now, thanks to increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients and continued research finding that mushrooms can offer preventive and healing benefits across a wide variety of skin concerns, they are dominating store shelves and social feeds, fighting for the…
Alexander “Alex” Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart, aka The Chainsmokers will become the first band in the world to perform at the edge of the stratosphere. While we don’t know if aliens are invited or might make a casjh appearance, this feat, will be made possible by the space tourism company ‘World View’. The duo is expected to take off in a pressurised capsule that will be tethered to a stratospheric balloon and float 20 miles above the surface of the Earth. The private space exploration firm World View joins the likes of Virgin Galactic, Space X, and Blue Origin, finding room to make…
Alright, here’s the situation. You’ve just come home from a 12-hour work day. It’s been long and exhausting. All you want to do is shower and go to bed. And just as you’re about to, a friend calls you in tears. You want to help her but it would be a miracle if you even string a sentence together. Nevertheless, you hear her out and then finally fall into your bed and blanket. However, despite your exhaustion sleep alludes you. You try to calm your mind (count sheep) and eventually fall asleep. Now, the usual assumption would be that you’ll…