Beauty and Personal Grooming

Today I’m going to relate a few emotional, sad short stories that will make you cry immediately. Crying – is that even good for you? Isn’t crying associated with weakness? Well…

How I Discovered Rujuta Diwekar’s Book Today, I want to share a quick summary and some key takeaways from Rujuta Diwekar’s groundbreaking book, Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight . But before diving into the review, let me tell you how I ended up reading this book in the first place! I first heard about Rujuta Diwekar years ago when she rose to fame as a celebrity nutritionist, working with Bollywood stars and industrialists.  Her client list was impressive—names like Kareena Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Amrita Arora, Alia Bhatt, and even Mukesh Ambani.  At the time, her book, Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight , was highly recommended by Kareena Kapoor herself. Despite my own struggles with losing a few extra kilos, I never got around to reading it back then. Rujuta Diwekar’s Social Media Dominance Fast forward to recent years, and Rujuta Diwekar was everywhere on social media. Her posts, short videos, and reels flooded platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube...

So I had already used the earlier version of Patanjali Saundarya Face Wash . I meant this one . It was so-so, nothing exceptional! But the one I’m reviewing is a new one, Patanjali Saundarya Face Wash with the goodness of Pearl and Vitamin B3 . It’s supposed to be used for normal to oily skin and not suitable for dry skin. At least, that’s what is written on the tube.

I had totally forgotten about this once famous brand of soap “ Moti Luxury Bath Soap ”. Yes, it’s the same Moti soap,  commonly known as Diwali soap! A commercial that appeared in the 90s decade had popularized it. See here . This long forgotten soap, also associated with ubtan came to my notice once again when I had attended a Goan Hindu Saraswat wedding! Yes, you heard it right!

As you all know Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar is an Indian spiritual guru, founder of Art of Living Foundation and a great humanitarian and an ambassador of peace. I had the opportunity to attend one of  Sri Sri’s Satsang and meditation camps held at Colva beach in Goa, many years ago.  His serene countenance, ever-smiling face and  his deep as well as witty replies to many spiritual queries posed by the audience impressed me a lot. I was going through a mild depression at that time. His wisdom filled words, motivational quotes and his brief guided meditations syncing with the sound of the waves at the sea calmed and relaxed me and I almost forgot all my woes at that moment.

So can coffee / tea make your lips dark and pigmented ? Yes, most certainly it can! Just like how drinking too much of tea and coffee can stain your teeth eventually, it can also cause your lips to go darker over a period of time. Downing several cups of caffeinated beverages such as tea and coffee can affect the texture of your lips and cause it to pigment. Drinking too much coffee / tea can blacken your lips. If you have been concerned about your lips getting darker lately, you might want to check if you are drinking too much of coffee or tea.

Growing up, I vividly recall my grandmother’s stern warnings about cutting nails at night. “Don’t do it after dusk!” she’d exclaim, especially if the clock ticked past 6 PM. She insisted it was inauspicious, a magnet for bad luck. But her rules didn’t stop there—she also forbid me from trimming my nails on Saturdays, my birthday, or the day of the week I was born. And under no circumstances was I allowed to cut my nails inside the house! These prohibitions left me curious: Why should we not cut nails at night? Is there a scientific basis, or is it purely a cultural relic steeped in superstition? In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll dive into the practical, historical, and spiritual reasons behind these customs, spanning India, Hindu traditions, and cultures worldwide.