Guntur Local Guide | Food, Shopping & City Life

Most of us pick up face wash or cleansers off the shelf, without knowing how effective its ingredients would be on our skin type. Here are a few tips on how to use a face wash, the ingredients best suited for your skin type and easy preparations for a homemade face wash or cleanser. Specific ingredients for different skin types Each skin type needs certain ingredients effective enough to maintain and cleanse the skin’s surface. Dermatologist, Dr Shefali Trasi  suggests ingredients soothing for different skin types. For dry skin She says, ‘Red clay, yoghurt, honey, avocado cream, olive oil, rose oil are suitable for dry skin. You can look for these either while preparing your face wash or while buying one’. For oily skin ‘Cucumber juice, lemon juice, jojoba oil and grape seed oil works well to manage oily skin better.’ You can use white/red clay, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil for  extremely sensitive skin . Preparations Dr Tr...

Whether you are healthy or suffering from physical stress, Hair Loss is something which is very common and affects millions at any given time. While, medicines or therapy might take their own time, you can easily rely on the home remedies for hair loss, which are effective and long lasting. Here they are: Tip 1: Onion juice ~ Grate The Onion To Grow Your Hair Onion is rich in Sulphur, a key nutrient which helps in hair growth. In addition, the antibacterial properties in onion juice facilitates the opening of pores of hair follicles. It not just helps in killing parasites and germs, but also prevent scalp infections. So, applying onion juice on scalp easily stimulates hair growth and prevents any damage. All you have to do is - Blend one onion, extract the juice from it, apply onto the scalp, leave it for 20 minutes, and rinse it with shampoo. You can also add honey in the juice. Tip 2: Potato Juice ~ Just Peel It For healthy hair, it is very crucial that your hair gets ...

The respect and regard paid to cows in India is well known, but the importance to rural Indians of the dung and urine of this sacred animal is often ignored. This presentation will describe the many indigenous uses of cow dung and urine as a resource in rural India. Cow dung is used as a cooking fuel; sanitizing cleanser; construction material, insulation, and waterproofing for walls and floors in rural houses; a cultural symbol in religious worship; the raw-material for producing organic compost and generating electricity. The urine of cows is considered an elixir of life and is used as a natural remedy for liver and heart conditions as well as for enhancing mental and physical strength and increasing longevity. The urine of a cow is said to balance bile, mucous, and airs, which cause disease when they are not in balance. The utilization of cow dung and urine is a perfect example of sustainable living. An understanding of the use of cow dung and urine by the rural Indian populat...

Every woman wishes for long, healthy and shiny hair. But, the stress of the modern day lifestyle, ageing, unhealthy eating habits and non-existent fitness routine often takes a heavy toll on your health, including your hair. Well, let us tell you how you can relieve your stress, get in shape, and take care of your hair all at once. It is through yoga. Yes, you read it right! Yoga can help you get long and black locks. So, take a look at some yoga poses that are great for your hair. Sirasasana (Head Stand) This exercise involves balancing your entire body on your head. Yes, you read that right! You need to invert your body, with your head rest on the ground with the help of your hands. With regular practice, you should be able to do this effectively. It improves blood circulation in the scalp. It promotes hair growth as it helps to supply essential nutrients to your hair roots. Not to mention, this pose also ensures that you will have a fit and toned body. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)...

A Maharashtrian wedding takes place in a simple and elegant way and by following all the traditional rituals. A Maharashtrian bride looks resplendent with solah shringar from head to toe. On her wedding day the bride looks like a mesmerising goddess and her enchanting beauty is difficult to capture through lens. A Maharashtrian wedding is filled with beautiful moments that will steal anyone's heart who loves Indian wedding, just like us. So, we decided to feature some of our beautiful Maharashtrian brides and their mesmerising wedding journey. The ceremonies start A Maharashtrian wedding takes place on an auspicious day, decided by the priest and it takes place usually in the day time. A lot of importance is given to matching the horoscopes and their suitability for the bride and the groom. Once an auspicious date is finalised after the horoscopes are consulted, the wedding rituals take place with enthusiasm and fervour. Sakhar puda or ring exchange The first an...

A Maharashtrian wedding takes place in a simple and elegant way and by following all the traditional rituals. A Maharashtrian bride looks resplendent with solah shringar from head to toe. On her wedding day the bride looks like a mesmerising goddess and her enchanting beauty is difficult to capture through lens. A Maharashtrian wedding is filled with beautiful moments that will steal anyone's heart who loves Indian wedding, just like us. So, we decided to feature some of our beautiful Maharashtrian brides and their mesmerising wedding journey. The ceremonies start A Maharashtrian wedding takes place on an auspicious day, decided by the priest and it takes place usually in the day time. A lot of importance is given to matching the horoscopes and their suitability for the bride and the groom. Once an auspicious date is finalised after the horoscopes are consulted, the wedding rituals take place with enthusiasm and fervour. Sakhar puda or ring exchange The first a...