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Publisher Note Dear Readers,

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nother year 2017. Same month and we are once again ecstatically happy to put forth before you the Vaisakhi edition of South Asian Life style Magazine 9th in the row in succession.

Our whole team is very excited to see all of you on Vaisakhi Parade in Vancouver and then Surrey during the festive month of April- which marks the birth of Khalsa on these auspicious days.

We take this opportunity to WISH, THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AND OUR ADVERTISERS, CONTRIBUTORS AND READERS IN PARTICULAR , A VERY HAPPY and PROSPEROUS VAISAKHI. Visakhi Celebration has become one of the main festival of the Greater Vancouver area.

In this special Issue of South Asian Life Magazine, we have made an effort to educate others about the importance of this festival. We expect that you will like our special effort and encourage us in the future.

Words fail us to thank everyone for their unflinching support and encouragement to go higher up the rung and serve you a more better manner.

Wishing you all a very

Ansal Media Group Inc. Wishing everyone a very Scintillating, Joyous and Happy Vaisakhi 2017 Waheguru bless all.

Happy Vaisakhi

PUBLISHER Ansal Media Group Inc. Editor-in-chief Surinder Shaun Kochhar COPY EDITOR Yadwinder PRODUCTION/DESIGN/LAYOUT Sunil Kumar Cover PHOTOGRAPHY Cover By: Nindi Photography PHOTOGRAPHY Archie Cosimo Peronace Photography Pelman Photography EDNG Photography CFSEU Rohiteez Images CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Surinder Shaun Kochhar Dr. Vishal Sharma Dr. Pargat Singh Bhurji Nav Khela Kiran Toor Jag Khosa Yadwinder

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Disclaimer: The mission of South Asian Lifestyle Magazine is to inform and entertain its readers, cultivate awareness of the issues that are concerned with the community. Opinions expressed in the publication belong to individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial board. The Publisher assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY of any kind. Printed and published in British Columbia.

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Baisakhi Special

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myrw pITw surmw lu`t ilAw kuAwrIAwˆ aunHwˆ kI vsxw shury sy ijnHwˆ pyky lweIAwˆ XwrIAwˆ… jdoN Folw ^qm huMdw hY qwˆ FolI iPr Fol ‘qy f`gw mwrdw hY qy nwc vwlw qwl v`jdw hY qy nwc muV SurU ho jwˆdw hY[ pihlwˆ vwˆg nwc dI gqI hOlI huMdI hY qy qwl dI r&qwr nwl qyz ho jwˆdI hY[ nwc dw Gyrw Gtdw-vDdw rihMdw hY[ ijhVy Q`k jwˆdy hn, auh bYT jwˆdy hn qy nwlo-nwl hor g`BrU Gyry iv`c SrIk hoeI jwˆdy hn[ ies rvwieqI nwc iv`c n`cx vwilAwˆ dI koeI p`kI igxqI nhIN huMdI[ ie`k g`l lwzmI hY ik koeI ncwr qwl nw qoVy qy Fol dI qwl ‘qy n`cdw rhy, srIrk hrkqwˆ ijvyN mrzI krI jwvy[ ies nwc dI hornwˆ lok nwcwˆ vwg koeI b`JvIN qknIk nhIN hY[ ies leI ivSyS pihrwvy dI vI loV nhIN pr A`j-k`lH skUlwˆ Aqy kwljwˆ vwly AwpxIAwˆAwpxIAwˆ BMgVw tImwˆ leI ivSyS pRkwr dIAwˆ puSwkwˆ iqAwr krvwauNdy hn ijnHwˆ iv`c Awm krky cwdry, kmIzwˆ Aqy jwktwˆ huMdIAwˆ hn[ A`j-k`lH kwljwˆ Aqy XUnIvristIAwˆ dy XUQ &YstIvlwˆ ‘c BMgVy dy mukwbly vI krvwey jwˆdy hn[ ieh Ajoky pMjwbIAwˆ dw hrmn ipAwrw lok nwc bx igAw hY[ joS BrpUr Aqy vlvilAwˆ BrpUr ies nwc dIAwˆ DuMmwˆ pUrI dunIAwˆ iv`c pY rhIAwˆ hn[

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isrP kuJ idnwˆ ivc hI pUrI ho jwˆdI hY[ keI vwr ikswn AwVHqIAwˆ nwl ihswb krky KwlI p`lw JwVdw Gr Aw jwˆdw hY[ swry dyS dw iF`f Brn vwlw Awpxy b`icAwˆ dw iF`f vI nhIN Br skdw[ krjweI huMdy dy vI pYr Fol dy fgy qy iQrkx l`gdy hn Aqy hwxIAwˆ nwl BMgVy Aqy bolIAwˆ pw ky Zmwˆ nUM Bulwky KuSIAwˆ mnwaux dI koiSS krdw hY[

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Baisakhi Celebrations

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estival of Baisakhi is celebrated with lot of joy and enthusiasm in the northern state of Punjab and Haryana.

Farmers are jubilant over the festival as for them Baisakhi marks the time for harvest of rabi crops. Prosperous with the bountiful produce they look forward to celebrating Baisakhi with all eagerness.

For the predominant Sikh population of Punjab Baisakhi is one the biggest

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festival as it marks the foundation day of Khalsa Panth by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Sikh community located anywhere in the world celebrate Baisakhi by participating in the special prayer meets and Baisakhi processions.

Baisakhi Celebrations by Farmers In the villages of Punjab and Haryana, the day of Baisakhi is full of colors and vibrancy. Cries of

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“Jatta aayi Baisakhi� reverberate in the skies as gaily-dressed men and women move towards the fields to celebrate the occasion.

High point of Baisakhi celebrations in villages is the performance of traditional folk dance bhangra and gidda by men and women respectively.

The dance is simple in movement but is extremely energetic and is performed in-groups on the beat of dhol.

Baisakhi Special Farmers also celebrate Baisakhi as a Thanksgiving Day. After taking an early bath in ponds or rivers people visit temples or gurdwaras to express gratitude to the Almighty for the bountiful harvest and pray for prosperity and good times in future.

At several places in Punjab colourful Baisakhi Fairs are also organized to celebrate the day. People participate in these fairs with lots of enthusiasm and charm.

Major attractions of Baisakhi Fairs are the bhangra and gidda performances besides wrestling bouts, singing and acrobatics. Performance of folk instruments - vanjli and algoza is also quite popular.

Food stalls and shops selling trinkets make Baiskhi Melas even more joyful.

Baisakhi Celebrations by Sikhs

Sikhs celebrate this very important day of their religion with joy and devotion. They take an early bath, wear new clothes and visit the neighborhood gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) to participate in the special prayer meet marked for the day. After a special ardas of kirtans (religious songs) and discourses kada prasad (sweetened semolina) is distributed amongst all

present. Later, people sit in rows to relish the langar or community lunch prepared and served by kar sevaks or volunteers.

Major celebrations of Baisakhi are organized at Golden Temple, Amritsar. Most Sikhs strive to visit Golden Temple on the occasion. The Khalsa Panth was founded in Anandpur Sahib in the year 1699.

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Another high point of Baisakhi celebrations by Sikhs is the Baisakhi procession or nagar kirtan carried though the city under the leadership of Panj Piaras or the Five Beloved Ones. Men, women and children alike participate in the Baiskhi processions with enthusiasm. Mock duels, bands playing religious tunes and performance of bhangra and gidda dance make Baisakhi processions quite colourful

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Surrey-Newton Rotary club members have dedicated so much of their personal time towards local and international projects for the community Our projects like; food drive,blanket drive and over 100 wheelchairs distribution in Punjab, providing hearing aid for deaf kids in Ludhiana, opening of a public school in Philippines. This time the Surrey-Newton Rotary club has raised $75000.00 from BC Provincial Government for our two local city park improvements for the Senior’s shelter in partnership with City of Surrey.

Harjinder Singh Thind (Founder President), Kultar Singh Thiara (Ex-President), Dr. Sarabjit Romana(Ex-President) and Sandy Jhand (President Rotary Club Surrey-Newton) along with other Rotarian members saying thank you to HON. Peter Fassbender (Minister of Community, Sports and Cultural Development, Minister responsible for Translink. Surrey-Fleetwood.

Rotary officials did mention that Rotary club Surrey-Newton main aim is to provide community services.

The Kids Play Super Hero Squad Program was a huge success. There were informative presentations and members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the police department spoke to kids about real life super heroes. The camp started with a trip to the Fire Hall where firefighters demonstrated how they help the community everyday. The kids got a tour of the trucks and got to use some of the equipment as part of activities. The purpose of this project is to inspire our youth by introducing them to opportunities for their future.

Kids Play hopes that these projects aspire our youth to take up the roles of leaders of tomorrow.

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Jatinder Jay Minhas President at Elegant Development Inc. Canada feel

Great honour and privilege to meet india’s most learned person and statesman Dr Manmohan Singh ji Former Prime Minister of India, and Other high profiles political leders at Maharaja Amrinder Singh Grandson’s Reception in punjab india

Jatinder Jay Minhas President at Elegant Development Inc. Canada feel

Great honour to visit SBBS university to see new building and Smart class rooms and meet the entire Faculty and Administrators. Also got Blessings from Sant Dilawar Singh Brahm ji

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Badrinath Ki

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Dulhania CAST: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan DIRECTION: Shashank Khaitan Badrinath Ki Dulhania is a rucksack full of radioactive social issues handled cautiously with bedazzled Dharma gloves.

But ‘handled’ is the operative word here. Set in small towns like Jhansi and Kota where patriarchy is as evident as daylight, the movie focuses on Badrinath (Varun Dhawan), a sahukar’s son in pursuit of a bride. He spots Vaidehi (Alia Bhatt) at a wedding and starts wooing her. But Vaidehi refuses to bow down to social pressure and succumb to a marriage nurtured by an IV drip of dowry. Turns out she’s that mutant small-town girl with actual opinions and ambitions and most importantly, a spine.

And her character is the backbone of this story, too. She’s fierce and real; she’s pushed down but gets back up; she protects her dreams and for once, doesn’t get emotionally manipulated. Her father’s heart condition be damned!

Through Vaidehi, the movie checks all the important boxes: gender issues, feminism, consent, etc. But the story is treated so stylistically (with elaborate song sequences and flashbacks and cinematic moments) that it loses heat. At times, characters speak like public service announcements, and seem a little contrived.

The runtime doesn’t help either.

This is a story with an obvious climax, so sitting through two and a half hours to find out what you already know might get uncomfortable. But the breezy vibe of the movie and back-toback hilarious lines should get you through it.

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Fashion

Be on top of the trends this year with top 3

jewelry designs

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eeping in mind that jewelry is highly personal to your own style — if you love something, wear it as often as you like for as long as you like — there is a trend component to jewelry. Like apparel, some designs are hotter than others this year.

Here’s what to look for in the upcoming months and seasons: 1. Single or mismatched earrings Despite what many of us never even thought to question, there’s absolutely no reason your ear jewelry has to be symmetrical. Different colors, designs or numbers of earrings — it’s up to you.

4 Put a twist on classic pearl studs — one black and one white for high contrast or blue and peacock for a interesting and subtle “are they different?” take.

4 Wear a single earring. Own the look and no one will ask if you’ve lost the other one.

4 Mix a simple earring on one ear with an ear climber or threader earring on the other.

4 Match patterns and designs but wear different colors of gold or gemstones.

2. Brass jewelry Not always thought of as a modern jewelry metal, brass is making a comeback. It complements natural bohemian looks on women and its heft makes it suitable for men’s jewelry. Some things to know:

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4 It’s an alloy of copper and zinc, so it is a safe metal for the growing number of people with nickel sensitivity.

4 Depending on the mix of copper and zinc, you could get a “green skin” reaction if copper is the prevailing alloy.

4 It may oxidize (change color when exposed to air). Some brass jewelry is lacquered to prevent this. Make sure you know if it’s been lacquered or not and how to care for it.

3. Earthy bohemian jewelry These designs are intricate and may mix metal colors, different gems or natural motifs like leaves and feathers. Leather necklaces and bracelets and wearing multiple rings on multiple fingers also play into a boho vibe.

4 Earring styles to look for are large diameter hoops — plain or embellished with gems — and feathery or fringy dangles 4 An armful of bangles gives a gypsy feel.

4 Materials to look for are yellow gold and gemstones such as turquoise, opal, moonstone and simulated coral.

4 Play with finishes on your metal jewelry — mix shiny and matte.

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Beauty

5 eyebrow

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good set of eyebrows can completely make your look.

While some are blessed with the perfect pair of arches, others have to take time out to groom them. If you want eyebrows like Cara Delevingne, you better take care of your brows and steer clear of these common mistakes.

Over plucking When you are picking stray hairs from your eyebrows, try not to go overboard and over-tweeze. Frequent plucking can thin out your brows. After one session of plucking, wait for the hair to grow back before you begin plucking again to get an even shape.

Trying to make them identical Eyebrows are not perfectly symmetrical and making them identical

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mistakes you must avoid will look quite unnatural. Do not try hard, rather stick to the natural shape of each brow for a more natural look. Also, trying to match them can cause over plucking.

Too harsh brows Eyebrow pencils are handy but overusing them is not a good idea. Using too much of brow pencil will make the eyebrows look like they’ve been painted.

Sharp, angular lines are also a no-no. A few light strokes will suffice.

Ignoring the natural arch All eyebrows have a natural arch and

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trying to change the shape might make them end up looking outlandish and unnatural. What you can do is trim the extra hair to maintain the shape but avoid changing the natural shape of the arch drastically.

Too much gap Most of us do not want unibrows, but removing too much hair from the middle can result in a wide gap between the brows. To find the ideal edge of the eyebrow, hold a pencil vertically from your tear-duct to the brow; this is where your eyebrow should begin from.

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Season’s top beauty trends Bolts of blue While the previous year saw coral, pink and orange ruling the fashion charts, blue marks its debut this year, not just as an eye makeup, but also as lip stains and hair colours. So, whether it is a slash of electric blue across your lash line or Cerulean blue on your nails - this hue will see a number of takers in the runways this year. It’s a trend that can either be subtle or OTT. Oversized jeweled eye shadow It’s complicated, however, it’s much better than your average eye shadow.

Meghna Butani, beauty and makeup professional says, “In the previous years, we have seen jewelled makeup take new heights - in the form of jewelled lips and jewelled eye liner. However, this year, several makeup artists in the country are planning to introduce the trend in the Indian fashion shows. One of the biggest highlights will be the jewelled eye shadow where miniature gemstones and other jewellery forms will be used on the eyes.”

you know how to dress up your hair!

Tucked hair Whether bound by a ribbon or tucked in at the back of your shirt, this year we have a new style that may make it onto the fashion charts. Nikos Narkissos, makeup professional, says, “This is a new style that have made way to the style charts this season. It’s a cool, fussfree look and can be sported any time during the day. You can wear this style to work or even at a party.”

Sun-kissed skin Gone are the days when makeup artists would use foundations and compact powders to make the skin look fairer. This year, sun-kissed skin will be a hot favourite with makeup professionals in the country. Sylvia Chen, beauty professional, says, “Foundations will be replaced by bronzer in the upcoming fashion shows. It lends a dewy soft look to the skin.”

Doll eyes Ever fancied sporting those Barbie eyes? Well, you can do that this year.

Doll eyes are touted to be the next big beauty trend this season. The striking features are the wide and thick, dramatic lashes that not only make your eyes look bigger but also make it look trendy.

Fringe, freshly shaved sides and cropped curls While plaits and side-swept buns ruled the fashion carpets last season, this season is all about blow-dried hair,

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cropped curls, fringes and freshly shaved sides. Follow Riri’s footsteps and sport the all bold look this year.

Polished hair The biggest hair trend of the year 2016 is undoubtedly the polished hair look.

Well, its not plain rebonding or hair smoothening, the polishing of the hair makes your mane look unimaginably shiny. So, the next time you go clubbing,

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Oxblood French manicure Oxblood is certainly the colour of the season and so far we’ve only seen it at the New York Fashion Week last year.

However, while the hue was a popular trend in lipsticks, this year it has gone a step further and made it as a popular manicure trend. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and paint your nails!

50 shades of silver If there’s one colour that you need to swear by this season, it got to be silver.

Well, we are not saying that grey is the new black — but this colour is sure among the top favourites. Forget about silver on your eyes or on your cheeks, fashion experts are taking this trend further and are introducing it as an interesting shade of hair colour.

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Health

Comparing the Cost of Braces to Other Life Expenses

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• Average Cost of Orthodontic Treatment o Traditional Metal Braces – $3,000 – $7,000 o Clear Braces – $4,000 – $8,000 o Lingual Braces – $8,000 – $10,000 o Invisalign – $4,000 – $7,400

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Surrey comes out to $773 a month.

• Electricity Bill – $1,620 Residential electricity bills for people in BC average $90 a month.

• Average Mortgage Payments – $32,778 Currently, the average cost of a home in Canada is $508,097. Based on a 5-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.34% using a 20% down payment over a 25-year amortization period, the monthly cost would be $1,821. Multiply that by 18 months and you get a whopping $32,778.

• Food Costs – $12,327 According to government statistics last compiled in 2014, the average household food expenditures in British Columbia were $8,218 per year.

• Dog Ownership Costs – $2,055 According to the BC SPCA, the annual cost of owning a dog is $1,370.

• Starbucks Grande Latte – $2,162.63 A grande latte from Starbucks averages about $3.95 in the Lower Mainland. If you purchased one every day for 18 months it would come out to approximately $2,162.63

• Car Payments – $10,260 The average monthly payment on a new vehicle in Canada is $570 per month.

• Rent of a One-Bedroom Apartment in Surrey, BC – $13,914

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• Tuition & Housing at the University of British Columbia – $18,669 According to the University of British Columbia’s cost estimator, 18 months of tuition, student fees, books and a shared Dr. Vishal room on campus (not Sharma including a meal plan or any BSc, DDS, Cert. Ortho. FRCD(C), FCDS expenses) for a Bachelor of (BC) Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Science degree for a British & Dentofacial Orthopedics Columbia resident would be roughly $18,669.

• Recreation – $6,270 Canadian government statistics showed that the average household spent $4,180 per year on recreation in 2014.

The thing to keep in mind when considering the cost of braces or Invisalign is that the results of a healthy, gorgeous smile can last a lifetime and have a huge positive impact on your health and self-confidence. Plus, at Aura Orthodontics, we make affording orthodontic treatment realistic with our flexible payment options and interestfree monthly payment plans. We even accept insurance if your plan covers it. Contact us today for a free consultation and see how we can make straightening your teeth work for your budget.

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Local Event

CFSEU-BC PARTICIPATED IN A COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM AT W. J . MOUAT SCHOOL IN ABBOTSFORD Over thousand people attended a Community Safety Forum, that was held on March 18, 2017 at W. J . Mouat School in Abbotsford. Sgt. Jag Khosa of CFSEU-BC delivered an End Gang Life presentation to raise awareness on early signs of gang involvement and also to educate parents on how to intervene before its too late. The fact that over thousand people showed up on a Saturday evening, to this meeting, at such a short notice was indicative of the fact that community no longer wants to sit on the sidelines. They want to engage and assist the police in curbing the ongoing gang violence on our streets.

Stage was conducted by Mr. Harjit Singh Gill and this event by Mr. Sarabjit Singh of Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib.

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Relationship

Mother-Daughter Relationship:

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he relationship between a daughter and her mother is very powerful and second to none. How a woman sees herself, how she is in her adult relationships with a partner[s], and how she mothers her own children, is deeply influenced by her relationship with her own mother, which can affect her health and self-esteem too.

The time you are going to start having major problems, nay, concerns with your daughter will be around adolescence. Adolescence is a very testing time for children and their parents alike.

Fortunately this wild swing from closeness to remoteness usually lasts until the daughter reaches adulthood. If the mother and daughter can hang in there during adolescence, the relationship moves to a different level and becomes more of a rewarding friendship.

And then the daughter gets a job, become independent, may be move away from home and do the adult things in life. There’s a need to grow up and the relationship has a paradigm shift.

The relationship changes again when the daughter has children. There’s a greater level of understanding and depth of responsibility that a mother have to her daughter.

Needless to add that Mothers are always very mother-daughter frank with their daughters Prof. Surinder relationships are not just Shaun Kochhar and may be vice versa. There a plain vanilla. They can are ups and downs in this LPN, FCN, M.Com, CAIIB, DIM (A freelance writer with be complex and diverse relationship also, no matter 36 Years Exp.) too. Some mothers and how positive or otherwise daughters are like best the relationship is. Daughters friends. Others may be, talk once a week normally have the following serious concerns on a phone. Some see each other on week about their moms: end; others live in different states or countries.

• Moms still try to parent them Some live together and even share difference of • Moms are overly critical opinion regularly. Some avoid conflict. Others talk • Moms are demanding. through everything. Laconically, there’s a hint of Let us understand the mother’s prospective all these things in most relationships.

• Daughters don’t listen to them,

I’m a big believer in mother-daughter time. I think we under estimate how important it is for mums and daughters to do things together in those early years of adolescence. Doing that lays a foundation that goes a long way for a daughter to face the daily grind of life.

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•D aughters make poor choices e.g. clothing/hair styling •D aughters have no or less time for them.

Experts say, a mother-daughter relationship is a complex one. This maternal friendly bond comes in many shades, as below: They are born best friends : So, is your mum your best friend and helper of the first and last resort. I am sure every daughter will agree that no one cooks as willingly or as beautifully as her mother. No one is as sweetly appreciative of her and her children. In short, no one loves a daughter, the way she does. This relationship is so close that mother and daughter even swap clothes/valuables.This catrgory of mother remains gleefully involved in various aspects of her daughter’s life from which most of us kindly shield our parents. They go clubbing and shopping together. They gossip daily and live awfully close.

There is nothing wrong in a mother to treat her daughter like a friend. There is nothing wrong and unhealthy about loving your mum a lot and wanting her around, but a daughter cannot be forever in a child relationship with her parent.

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Relationship A mother must remember that she is in a supportive, parental role. And her daughter need to live her own life, in her own generation.

She need space in her life for her own partner/ husband and kids and other friends.

Best friend mothers, can be too involved in daily life of their daughters, which daughters do not like. To have a fulfilling relationship with a daughter and daughter with her husband/ partner, a mother needs to take a supportive back seat in a daughter’s life.

The Week End Caller: To move away from your parents and live your own life is normal for a daughter. If you keep in touch once a week, for many daughters that works well but mother may prefer to live with or nearby in the same city, though exceptions are there. These women have a good relationship but the daughter values her independence and is selective -in sharing with her mother- the events happening in her life on daily basis.

The love-hate relationship: In this relationship both cannot live with each other and can’t live without. In this situation, small battles are on. But both survive as their love is proven towards each other . Such type of mother have a vision that her daughter could cook , read watch TV and have adventures with her. But the beauty of the relationship is they can argue, make up and still love each other.

The glorified babysitter: If a daughter is working, having her mother looking after her children is a lovely way of organising childcare and is working amazingly well. The mother is pleased to be involved and enjoys time with her grandchildren. The daughter enjoys the free babysitting. However, these mothers can occasionally feel unappreciated by their daughters who are prone to occasionally take advantage, though by default or compulsion.

I have heard grannies complaining that they are getting too old for this. They are exhausted , nervous and do feel daughters takes them for granted.

Another hurdle in this type of relationship is, if the mother starts to dominate or take over and the daughter resists imposing of her parenting values, then conflit happens.

Mother or daughter- there is always a room for improvement: Whatever the relationship between a mother and daughter, there is always a room for improvement. . Here’s how to enhance this pious relationship and negate on misunderstandings.

Frequent Communication: Lack of communication is a common challenge with mothers and daughters. Each of them should know how the other one feels. They should not communicate harshly, which causes hurt feelings that take time to go away. A mom should treat her grown up daughter like an

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Moms and daughters can be really close but they’re not the same. They have different hobbies, goals and ways of handling things. A daughter need not change her choices to please her mom; and mom doesn’t have to change her opinions, either. Both of them have to give a space to each other so that the relation is allowed to continue to breathe alive.

Surinder Shaun Kochhar adult. For mothers children are children, even if they are mothers themselves. They always worry about the safety and wellbeing of their daughters. Both should not allow difference of opinion to block the communication. Don’t wait for the other person to make the first move. Have the bonding back on the rails of normalcy as soon as possible.

Change yourself: Instead of finding faults with others, we should change ourselves. That is 100 percent in our control. Many think that the only way to improve a relationship is for the other person to change their ways. This is not a correct approach. When one person initiates a change, the other follows suit.

Be an active listener: Instead of assuming, you already know, be an active listener. Positively, reflect back on what the other person is saying. Try to understand the core message. Hold your nerves. Remember, temper is a valuable possession, do not lose it. Love and respect the person, we can hate the bad comment.

Repair damage quickly: The proven method for a healthy relationship to continue is, not in avoiding a conflict, because conflict is inevitable. The remedy is to deal with it head on. This applies to mother and daughter relationships too. Not resolving a conflict can have negative consequences. There is no logic to be in a tug of war with your mum or daughter.

Show empathy by putting yourself in her shoes: In case, you are a daughter, think of your mom as a woman with her own story of life, her own wounds and hurts who was born and raised in a different generation with different values and difficult family relationships and issues. As such, address your mom or daughter’s feelings with empathy and offer an acceptable solution.

Learn to forgive each other’s mistakes: Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive.

Wise people ignore. Forgiveness is the key for wellbeing. A daughter have to forgive her mom- being wrong- in order to be healthy. The power of forgiveness is really for the person who forgives not the recipient. Forgiveness repair the damage quickly. For a daughter, there is no one

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more special than a mother to forgive. Never forget that your mother is on the wrong side of age, being too old. The mother, being more mature is expected to be equally responsive and up to the mark.

Agree to disagree: Moms and daughters disagree on many topics, such as marriage, parenting and career. And they usually try to convince the other to change those opinions. Moms feel threatened and rejected that their daughters are making different decisions. Daughters think their moms disapprove of them and get defensive.

Live in the present: Moms and daughters should avoid bringing up old gripes from the past and try to focus on the present. Avoid sarcasm as it is easily misinterpreted, causes hurt feelings and takes you further away from solution.

Do not involve third parties: It’s common for mothers and daughters to bring someone else into their conflict. A daughter might involve dad because mom is driving her crazy. Mom might involve her sister because she feels like she can’t talk to her daughter. Either way, it is always better to talk directly to the person.

Women talk more than men. Talk is like a gorilla glue that holds a relationship together, for both of them. But, too much talk is fraught with a risk of imposing on each other. Moreover, it’s important, as a mother, not to offer advice or criticism-especially about appearance-unless you are asked. Do not forget the power of praise.

Mothers crave this stamp of approval from their daughters.

For a thumping majority, the mother-daughter relationship is finally fulfilling. Despite conflicts and complicated emotions, 80 to 90 per cent of women, in a survey, reported a good relationship with their mother. It is normal and really healthy for moms and daughters to have disagreements, subject to a stipulation that they have a redressal mechanism in place. Both should try spending time in talking and doing things. Go out for a lunch or shopping or getting their nails done more often.

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I just want to entertain: Varun Dhawan

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ctor Varun Dhawan, whose latest film “Badrinath Ki Dulhania” released on Friday, says his aim is to entertain the audience with whatever he does.

Varun on Thursday night tweeted: “My director and the entire team has put in a lot of effort I hope everyone connects with the film and message. I just want to entertain.”

The actor, who is seen essaying the role of Badri in the Shashank Khaitan directorial, says the film

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is very special. “‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ has been a very special film in my life… Like all actors I have also worked extremely hard,” he added.

“Badrinath Ki Dulhania”, which also features actress Alia Bhatt in key role, is the second instalment of the 2014 film “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.”

Varun has also roped in to play a double role in the remake of the popular 1997 Salman Khan starrer “Judwaa”.

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May you come up as bright as sun, as cool as water and as sweet as honey.

Hope this Vaishakhi fullfill all your desires and wishes.

Wishing each & everyone a happy Vaisakhi from

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Anushka Sharma’s love for sunglasses

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ollywood actress Anushka Sharma says she loves sunglasses as an accessory.

“I ove sunglasses. While it most definitely is a fashion accessory, I believe for those who travel frequently or step out everyday, sunglasses are a necessity more than a fashion accessory,” Anushka, who has been roped in as the ambassador for eyewear brand Polaroid, told IANS over e-mail from Mumbai.

The 28-year-old actress, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming production “Phillauri”, also said she has a personal sense of style which is comfortable and chic. And she feels teaming the right pair of sunglasses outfit only adds value to its look.

Celebrities and companies have often been blamed for faulty products. Does she think it’s okay to blame a celebrity?

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a brand or a celebrity — than to try resolve a problem systematically,” said Anushka, adding that she is endorsing Polaroid for its “reliability and quality”.

A new brand campaign is being launched with Anushka on International Women’s Day, introducing a fresh, strong perspective of self-confidence that personifies the woman of today.

“I salute the power of women across the globe,” she said.

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‘Raabta’ isn’t visually inspired by ‘300’: Sushant Singh Rajput

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ollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Tuesday rubbished rumours that his upcoming film “Raabta” is “visually” inspired in parts by Hollywood blockbuster “300”.

At the launch of a new campaign, “Behtar India” by NDTV and DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance, the actor who plays the lead in the romantic drama said, “No it isn’t inspired.”

Industry hearsay is that Dinesh Vijan’s “Raabta” that travels between two eras seeks inspiration from Hollywood fantasy war drama “300”.

“I do films because I love acting. You put me on stage and give me just Rs 500 I would love to act. Even if I can’t do theatre I can gladly do short films. Acting is something else for me,” the “Kai Po Che!” actor said about his passion for acting.

Brand ambassador, Sushant Singh Rajput also spoke about “Behtar India” Campaign that aims at mobilising students, ordinary citizens and corporates to join a nationwide movement that focuses on health, hygiene, and environment.

“When you become a popular face and people start giving attention on what you say or do then it is important to do things that you are convinced with. That’s why I am associated with this campaign. I think this is high time for all of us to understand how important it is,” he stated.

“Raabta” also stars Kriti Sanon in the lead role and it’s scheduled to release on June 9.

Health

The right way to eat fruits

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oaded with nutrients and fibre, fruits protect us against many health conditions. But how to include these fresh fruits in our daily diet is often misunderstood. There is no right or wrong way to eat fruits but consuming them in an effective way can definitely provide a number of health benefits.

The best time to eat fruits The first thing you should do in the morning is eating one fruit before anything else. As our stomach is empty, this practice helps in absorbing its nutrients in the body.

Our body can easily digest the fruit eaten empty stomach and allows the stomach to easily process it.

THE RULE There applies a rule of eating a fruit empty stomach early in the morning. People who have stomach ulcers or acid reflux should not

increases the metabolism rate and maintains blood sugar levels. When you consume healthy snack between meals, your body doesn’t store fat or starve.

adapt this practice. Also, people with weak stomach functions like toddlers and elderly people should not consume fruits empty stomach. It is because some fruits like citrus fruits, pineapples, cranberries, grapefruits etc. contain acetic acid. This increases the production of gastric acid and can worsen the condition.

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Wrong time to consume fruits It is never recommended to consume fruits right after a meal. It is a wrong belief that eating fruits right after a meal helps in digesting food and breaking down calories.

This is not true. Fruits contain natural sweeteners and calories too. So instead of breaking the calories, they only add up to the number.

Eat these fruits in moderation Fruits that contain a high amount of natural sweetness like pomegranate, mangoes, grapes, fig, lychee and watermelon should be consumed in a moderate amount, especially for those who have high blood sugar levels.

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he Kundalini energy can be described as a powerful form of ‘Chi’ or ‘life energy’ in the form of a ‘sleeping serpent’ that upon being awakened leads to a deep feeling of enlightenment and bliss. Dr. Soorya Kaur, a Delhi-based yoga practitioner, nutritional expert and follower of the Yogi Bhajan School on Kundalini Yoga says, “Kundalini in its basic definition is yoga of awareness. It is concerned with inculcating in its practitioners various breathing postures that serves to increase and better the lung capacity while strengthening the nervous system and making it adept at receiving the flow of energy which is generated when the practitioner is engaged in meditation.”

The human body is composed of many systems but it is the nervous system which makes the body and core components perform optimally. It serves as the primary mode of understanding impulses and emotions that one experiences.

If Kundalini is the life energy present in the body then Chakra points are the containers present in the body to sustain and act as a channel for the energy that travels from the base of the spine up till the crown of the head. Kundalini Yoga taps the dormant power in this system by awakening the Chakra Points that serve to increase awareness, blissfulness and understanding of the human body in its entirety both spiritually and physically. The Chakra Points in Kundalini are traditionally understood to be seven in number, depicted in increasing order below: Muladhara or Root Chakra located at the end of the spinal column. It deals with survival and is blocked by fear.

Svadishthana or Sacral Chakra located at the tail bone or the pubic bone. It deals with pleasure and is blocked with guilt.

Manipura or Fire Chakra located just below the rib cage.

It deals with willpower and is

Kundalini Yoga A way to experience the divine Kundalini yoga is a school of yoga focused on awakening the dormant Kundalini power in the body.

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blocked by shame.

Anahata or Heart Chakra located in the centre of the chest close to the heart. It deals with love and is blocked by grief.

Vishuddha or Sound Chakra located at the throat region near the spine. It deals with truth and is blocked by lies.

Ajna or Light Chakra located directly behind the centre of the forehead. It deals with insight and is blocked by illusion.

Sahasrara or Crown Chakra located slightly above the top of the head. It deals with cosmic energy and is blocked by earthly attachment.

In order to practice this form of yoga one needs the guidance of a guru as Dr Kaur believes, “A guru is especially important while understanding the intricacies of Kundalini yoga.

Books, superficial explanations and online tutorials are not at all advisable for this branch of yoga as it requires a more personal interaction between a guru and his/her disciple.”

But before practicing Kundalini Yoga, one needs to be away from smoking and drugs since they are an obstacle to the natural flow of energy. Exercise in the form of asanas is also beneficial to prepare the body to receive the flow of energy particularly padmasana or the lotus position, the vajrasana or diamond position amongst others that stimulate and strengthen the nervous system. Moreover Kundalini Yoga can be practiced by anyone with a deep resolve and focus, to reap the benefits of the natural energy that flows in the body. “Kundalini yoga can be practiced by three to five year old kids as well under proper guidance though the lessons would be introductory in the initial stages with more intricate lessons as the time progresses,” mentions Dr Kaur.

Kundalini yoga doesn’t turn oneself into a superhuman, as one might believe, but as one naturally is programmed to be.

But at the same time it involves disenchanted and maintaining a balance within oneself, which is an art to master.

Lifestyle

One-minute party hairstyles

Lazy girls, rejoice. These sexy hairdos take less than a minute to pull together.

Clip up half A All you need for this nifty hairdo is a hair clip and a creative streak. Pull up a section of hair on either the left or the right side, or pull the front section back and clip it at the crown. Tease the hair at the crown before you pull it back for volume.

Team it with: A structured ensemble or a skirt-andjacket combination. Even Kate Middleton swears by this style when she’s going from a day event to a brunch.

Low pony The low ponytail is a glamorous yet low maintenance style and needs a minute to create.

Spray your hair and smooth it down. Pull it into a low-slung pony that sits on the nape of the neck.

Attach a floral or a studded decorative pin over the band to look party-ready.

Team it with: A feminine knee-length dress or even a jumpsuit. This is a versatile hairdo that looks effortless with androgynous outfits, too.

5-Second top knot Hide your frizz with a top knot. Gather your hair into a high ponytail and twist it into a bun. To smoothen it out, apply a shine serum.

Embellish the knot with beads. You will look cool and relaxed without giving away last night’s escapades.

Team it with: A sequinned maxi dress and an animal print coat to keep warm.

Feather dusters or long danglers on your ears will make things ultra sexy.

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Health

Nuts cut risk of cancer, help weight loss

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onsuming 20 grams or a handful of hazelnuts and walnuts and peanuts a day can cut risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death.

Nuts are rich in heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats, which lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol; plus, they are a good source of phytosterols, compounds that help lower blood cholesterol, reports CNN. A 2016 analysis of 29 studies and up to 8,19,000 people revealed that 20 grams of nuts a day —equivalent to a handful — can cut people’s risk of heart disease by nearly 30 per cent, their risk of cancer by 15 per cent and their risk of premature death by 22 percent.

In fact, the research suggests that nuts

may help with appetite control, which can prevent weight gain or even help with weight loss.

The study included all kinds of tree nuts, such as hazelnuts and walnuts, and peanuts

(which are technically legumes).

They are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium.

Walnuts are a winner among nuts, because unlike their siblings, they have a significant amount of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for skin health.

They also contain the most antioxidants compared with other nuts, according to a study from the American Chemical Society.

But the fat, along with protein, is satiating and helps slow rises in blood sugar.

That can prevent cravings for sweets and other carbohydrate-rich foods.

Research has also shown that eating nuts daily may help us live healthier lives.

Brian Jessel

BMW Canada Western Regional Manager, Rick Saran, presents Brian Jessel BMW’s Managing Partner, Jim Murray, and Senior Sales Manager, Raj Desor, the 2016 M Performance Award for the most M cars sold in Canada.

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Mercedes Benz Surrey Participating in The construction expo 2017 Cloverdale Agriplex ¡ Surrey

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ercedes-Benz Surrey showcased their latest commercial van offerings at the recent Construction Expo at Cloverdale Agriplex over the past weekend. The Construction Expo featured the latest offering in Canadian construction, from solar panels, portable green houses to next-generation artificial turfs.

The Mercedes-Benz Vans offering with the Sprinter full size cargo van and the Metris mid sized cargo van were a big hit at the show. Though Mercedes-Benz Vans have been available in Canada for close to 10 years, many construction professionals are unaware of the value proposition. There is a mis-conception that Mercedes-Benz Vans are expensive to own and maintain, but in fact the Sprinter van has been ranked by Vincentric as the No.1 truck with the lowest total cost of ownership in North America. The Sprinter and the Metris have service intervals of 30,000km and 20,000km respectively.

Sucha Randhawa is the Vans Manager at Mercedes-Benz Surrey and has been nominated into the Circle of Excellence for 5 consecutive years since Mercedes-Benz introduced their commercial vans in Canada. He was on hand to demonstrate the vans and explain to show visitors why Mercedes-Benz is the best value for construction professionals, especially owner and operator contractors.

Located on 104th Ave, two minutes east of Guildford Town Centre, Mercedes-Benz Surrey is Fraser Valley’s MercedesBenz dealership for over 15 years.

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A home owner’s net worth is 30 X GREATER Than that of a renter

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uying or renting a home is one of life’s biggest decisions – and one of its biggest financial responsibilities. We have seen record price-rise in Vancouver region in recent years. Regardless of this recent price rise, demand for houses is going up.

Every time we sit with a home buyer they ask questions like, “Should I buy now or wait?” Or “How much my house would be worth in a year from now?”

I strongly believe that A home owner’s net worth is 30 X GREATER Than that of a renter. By buying a house you are putting your housing cost at work for you. Simply put, homeownership is a form of ‘forced savings’. Every time you pay your mortgage you are contributing to your net worth.

Every time you pay your rent, you are contributing to your landlord’s net worth.

The Housing Pulse Survey from NAR reveals that 80% of consumers believe that purchasing a home is a good financial decision.

“Though there will always be discussion about whether to buy or rent, or whether the stock market offers a bigger return than real estate, the reality is that homeowners steadily build wealth. The simplest math shouldn’t be overlooked.”

Why Own? 1 Enjoy the fact it’s all yours.

It’s a cultural thing with Canadians to want to buy a home about 70 per cent of us do.

Pride of ownership, the ability to decorate how you like (even if your favourite wall colour is purple), and the stability of knowing no landlord can force you to move are big motivators. People want peaceful life and are fed up of complaints of landlord about ‘wrongly parked car’ or ‘only two loads of laundry allowed’.

2 Put your money to work.

Typically the biggest motivator is dollars and cents. Renting means every penny of your monthly payment is spent gone for good period. On the other hand, a portion of each month’s mortgage payment goes to reducing your principal it’s like putting cash into your own savings account rather than someone else’s.

And with time your home’s value will probably go up. Historically, housing values continue to rise steadily over time, thus creating a solid investment in your future.

As they say in real estate, it’s not timing the market, it’s time spent in the market.

Then there’s the leverage factor. Let’s

consider a hypothetical $500,000 house.

A 20% down payment would mean an actual investment of $100,000. As your property value increases, however, you reap the benefit on the entire $500,000 so an annual increase of just 2.5% in property value translates to $12,500 or a whopping 12.5% return on your initial investment.

Of course, you could always settle for something closer to the current return of 3% or less on a term note.

Most insiders agree that today’s historic low mortgage rates show no sign of bumping up any time soon. And while a 25-year amortization on a mortgage may sound like a long time, it goes by fast and suddenly you’re mortgage free with only property tax and maintenance to pay.

Rent, on the other hand, never ends it only increases.

3 Make tax-free profits.

Final thought to ponder. Although an RRSP should be part of every retirement plan, you will always need a roof over your head. You’re also forced to convert Nav Khela an RRSP at age (Real Estate 71 and begin Consultant) w i t h d r a w i n g funds and paying tax on them. But only you choose when to sell your home.

Best of all, when you do sell, that profit is tax free on your primary residence and after all, who doesn’t like to get a tax-free windfall?

4 Benefit from competition for your dollar.

In today’s competitive market, developers are offering increasingly innovative incentives for buyers considering a brand-new home. No strata fees for a year or more, legal expenses, exotic vacations, upgrade packages, custom vintage wines, even cars have made appearances as no-cost buyer incentives.

Bottom line is that if you are interested in finding out if you could put your housing cost to work for you through homeownership, meet with a real estate professional in your area who can guide you through the process.

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Distance doesn’t matter for Deepika Padukone and her family

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hatsApp groups have become more or less ubiquitous these days, with nearly everyone opting to make a group to stay in touch with their family, friends or colleagues. In fact, the same holds true for Deepika Padukone as well. A source says, “It’s well known that Deepika hails from Bangalore (Karnataka) and lives by herself in Mumbai, but like many others, she has also gotten on to a WhatsApp group to stay in touch with her family. This way, she is always aware of what’s happening in her family.”

Apparently, the actor’s parents (Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone), her sister Anisha Padukone and Deepika are connected at all times through this WhatsApp group.

“Her family can also stay aware of her whereabouts, especially since she doesn’t live with them. Since they keep traveling for work, this group lets them feel connected,” says an insider. It’s believed that the group sees discussions ranging from big news to smaller details like who is going where and what meals are being cooked.

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Fashion

It’s all in the

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No matter what the occasion, here are five arm candies that will stand by you...

THE CLASSY CLUTCH Best for: A date night, dance outing or a wedding reception.

Hues’ who: Pick a gold or silver box clutch. But black and gold is the most versatile.

Checklist: Make sure it’s roomy enough to carry your essentials money, ID, lipstick, keys, mobile phone. Buy a clutch bag with a removable shoulder or cross-body chain.

THE ADULT BACKPACK Best for: Off-duty bag for days when you don’t feel like burdening your shoulder.

Hues’ who: Soft leather backpacks in neutral colours are classic. For a holiday vibe, pick one in a floral print.

Checklist: Useful pockets make it perfect for both work and travel.

THE SATCHEL Best for: Workplace. A spacious, well-organised formal bag, in a durable material like all-weather faux leather, serves well as an office bag.

Hues’ who: Pick neutral colours like black, chocolate brown or dark brown.

“Never pick a light-coloured workbag, it isn’t easy to keep it clean,” says designer Pria Kataria Puri.

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Checklist: Make sure it has a good number of pockets to accommodate everything but the kitchen sink.

THE XXL TOTE Best for: A last-minute weekend trip! “Classic, effortless, and perennial, a mammoth tote bag is a must-have,” says Parekh.

Hues’ who: A canvas tote (any hue).

Checklist: The open-top magnet style comes in handy for loading the bag easily. For a polished appeal, opt for one in structured leather.

THE COOL CROSSBODY Best for: Casual outings, a fun brunch or a stroll around a park.

Hues’ who: “Choose from funky shapes and bright colours. Denim slings with embroidery and tasselled bags are in,” says stylist Devangi Nishar Parekh.

Checklist: Half-moon bags spell casual chic.

BAG BASICS While leather remains a classic, velvet adds instant richness.

Go for metallic. It has made a huge comeback.

Animal motifs are popular this season - from oversized elephants, tigers, panthers to birds.

Floral and foliage prints are feminine and flirty.

Geometric patterns look edgy.

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Lifestyle

5 easy ways to get gorgeous

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hether wearing it long or short, we all love a healthy head of hair. Our crazy lifestyle coupled with pollution and weather causes a lot of distress to our hair and leaves them damaged. It is disheartening to see our tresses go dull, limp and lackluster. The least we can do is invest time in our hair and give it a little TLC. Here are some hair care tips to help keep your hair shiny, healthy, and beautiful.

Beer treatment Apart from being your company at parties, beer can do wonders to your hair.

Rinsing your hair with beer will perk it up in no time.

1. T ake half a bottle (or 1 bottle depending on your hair length) of regular beer and leave it overnight to eliminate the fizz. Make sure you use only flat beer for this treatment.

2. P our beer on your wet hair in small quantities.

3. D istribute it across your hair and use your fingers to massage your scalp lightly.

4. P our more beer and let it stay on the head for 5 minutes.

5. |Rinse thoroughly and let hair dry naturally for shiny and silky hair.

Indulge in hair masks Give your tresses the natural treatment with homemade masks that will provide the requisite nourishment. Whip up a homemade mask with kitchen ingredients and pamper your hair from the roots to the tips. Coconut oil, bananas, mayonnaise, eggs, olive oil, aloe vera, honey and yogurt are some of the common mask ingredients. Pick the right one for your hair type and get set go.

Use baby shampoo Take a break from high chemical shampoos and try a mild baby shampoo instead. It is great for all types of hair, including dry and coloured hair.

The gentle formula in baby shampoo is light,and will treat your hair just right. Keep a bottle of baby shampoo handy when you want to give relief to your hair from chemicals.

Give your hair a break Let your hair be au naturel from time to time. Give your hair a breather from hair tools, styling, chemical sprays, mousses and gelsto give it a chance to relax. This will help prevent product build-up, and will also save your hair from the wear and tear caused by regular styling. This is a great way to let your hair down and enjoy it in the natural form.

Thorough cleaning Over time products might buildup on your hair, settling on the scalp and causing itchiness and other hair woes. Give your head a good cleaning to clear out all the build-up. Baking soda can be used to clean out all traces of products from your hair and scalp.

1. Take 1-2 tbsp of baking soda and mix it either with 1 tbsp of water or lemon juice.

2. W ork this into your hair, along the hair strands and in the scalp.

3. R inse with tepid water and let it dry naturally.

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Travel

Travelling in Las Vegas

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as Vegas, in Nevada’s Mojave Desert, is a resort city famed for its vibrant nightlife, centered on 24-hour casinos and other entertainment options.

It’s Main Street and focal point is the Strip, just over 4 miles long.

This boulevard is home to themed hotels with elaborate displays such as fountains synchronized to music as well as replicas of an Egyptian pyramid, the Venetian Grand Canal and the Eiffel Tower.

Valley of Fire The oldest, as well as largest state park in Nevada, named Valley of Fire, was dedicated in 1935. Here, you can go hiking, camping or just capture some photos of ancient trees and 30-century-old Indian petroglyphs.

Spring Mountains On the west of the Las Vegas Valley lies the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, better known as Mount Charleston to locals.

Every time people ask for a place to visit in Nevada, Mountain Charleston is the first name that pops out, and with a good reason. Officially called Charleston Peak, it is the highest among the Spring Mountains and the

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Just about 12,000 feet, it is only one of the places in the area that has four seasons.

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Nevada. Travel along the byway surrounding Ruby Dome, then climb all through the canyon to almost 9,000 feet. Waterfalls, meadows and avalanche chutes rival wildlife in capturing your attention.

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Contd. on page 66 Great Basin National Park Great Basin National Park, relatively known for its ancient bristlecone pine groves, is located at east-central Nevada close to the Utah border. Check them out and also visit the Lehman Caves at the foot of Wheeler Peak.

Las Vegas The only place on the list that is frequented not because of its natureinspired features is Las Vegas. Those who live here easily forget that this city has its own attraction, like the Strip’s glittering lights that fade into the sprawling suburbs and direct towards the mountain’s edge. It is an unlikely interlocking of contrasts that makes the breathtaking city worth seeing.

Cathedral Gorge State Park Around 2-1/2 hours north of Las Vegas is Cathedral Gorge State Park, a selfappointed photographer’s dream. It is situated in a long, narrow valley, where erosion has caused unique formations on soft bentonite clay all through the years. Discover the slots canyons or get great views by following any of the walking trails.

Lake Tahoe On the west of Carson City, border

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of Nevada-California is Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake, and US’ second-deepest, next to Oregon’s Crater Lake. This lake was formed approximately 2 million years ago.

Red Rock National Conservation Area Red Rock, the first national conservation area of Nevada, can be found 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Take a hike or a 13-mile scenic ride to view the Mojave Desert in person.

The gigantic rock wall that has an uneven dark red stripe visible from the strip is referred to as the Keystone Thrust.

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Tonopah Tonopah can declare itself as the best stargazing place in the country. The town, which is found 215 miles north of Las Vegas, comes with mapped out roads known as star trails, from which about 7,000 stars could be seen.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Lake Mead is the first recreation area of the nation. It was formed by dams that support the Colorado River, and it is the home of numerous plants and animals that inhabit the Mojave Desert.

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Health

6 reasons you could be overeating

firm and stick to your decision. Soon your friends will accept your choices and maybe even start following the same.

Here are reasons why you could be eating more than you should

Crockery The size of your crockery could be a major contributor to overeating. Big, fancy plates might look great in restaurants but for everyday meals, plates should ideally be medium or slightly small.

Make the change and see how it affects your food intake.

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o you go crazy with excitement every time you see your favorite food or order all the interesting dishes on the menu just because you can’t decide on one?

Is binge eating while watching TV or allowing yourself a treat while on a diet familiar to you?

No matter how you describe these situations, overeating is never a good idea. Identifying the triggers of overeating and following a few steps make keep you from eating more than you should. Read on to know more what could be causing you to overeat...

Friend circle There are times when even if you are on a healthy diet, you end up going to restaurants with friends and get tempted to have fried food. Remind yourself of your healthy diet

Burning out More often than not, we end mistaking symptoms of tiredness for hunger. Make sure you get enough sleep every night — anything between six to eight hours. Also keep a note of the times when you feel the most tired. Once you figure out a pattern, you can fight it by opting for healthier snacks instead of gorging on junk food.

Fast eating Do you gobble up your food and finish your meal in less than 10 minutes? If you can clean your plate in less than 20 minutes, you could be at risk of overeating. Eat slowly and savour every morsel — chew your food properly and put the fork or spoon down after every bite.

Boredom How many times have you plonked yourself in front of the TV and reached out for a pack of munchies? Even at work, there are times you are unhappy and end up munching something. Experts say there are millions who overeat just because either they’re bored or have nothing interesting to do. It is time to identify to the root of the problem, whether at home or at work. Keep yourself busy so that you don’t end up overeating.

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Dehydration When you haven’t had enough fluids, you tend to overeat. Make sure you keep sipping on water throughout the day. Start a habit of drinking a glass of water before every meal, one as soon as you wake up and one just before you turn in for the day.

Health

Here’s how jogging can help you stay sharp

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id you know that exercise is not only good for your body but your brain too? Exercise can enhance the development of new brain cells that play an important role in learning and memory of adults, new research has found.

The process of developing new brain cells in the adult brain is called adult neurogenesis, the scientists explained.

The researchers found that mice that spent time running on wheels not only developed twice the normal number of new neurons, but also showed an increased ability to distinguish new objects from familiar objects.

“Our research indicates that exerciseinduced increase in neurogenesis improves pattern separation by supporting unique and detailed long-term representations of similar but nevertheless different memory items,” explained lead investigator Josef Bischofberger, professor at University of Basel in Switzerland.

“Pattern separation is involved in many memory tasks of everyday life. For example, when learning the game of chess, it is critically important to remember the different shapes of pieces like the pawn and bishop,” Bischofberger explained.

For the study, the researchers tested two groups of mice that were housed either without (sedentary) or with running wheels (voluntarily running) using a novel object recognition task to assess learning and longterm memory.

The researchers found that whereas distinct objects were remembered and recognised by both cohorts of mice, only the running mice could faithfully distinguish similar looking objects.

Investigators determined therefore that the running mice had developed better pattern separation capabilities than sedentary mice.

To investigate further, the researchers looked for changes in the brains of the mice. By using markers that could identify newly-formed brain cells, they found that running mice developed about twice as many new cells.

The study was published in the journal of Brain Plasticity.

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Is It Unhealthy to Eat Before Bed?

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any of us eat before hitting the bed. Is it ok to do so?

Many people think it’s a bad idea to eat before bed.

This often comes from the belief that eating before you go to sleep leads to weight gain. On the other hand, some opine that a bedtime snack can actually support a weight loss diet.

So what is the truth? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. It depends a lot on an individual. On metabolic front, inside us, we all are different

Eating Before Bed Is Indeed Controversial Whether or not you should eat before bed [the time between dinner and bedtime] is a billion dollar question.

Conventional wisdom says that eating before bed causes weight gain because your metabolism slows down when you fall asleep. This causes any undigested calories to be stored as fat. Yet some health experts confirm that eating before bed is perfectly fine and may even improve sleep and even promote weight loss. Due to these conflicting schools of thought many people are incurablyconfused.

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The problem is that the evidence on the matter actually appears to support both sides. Although many believe that a slower metabolism during sleep leads to weight gain yet evidence suggests that your nighttime basal metabolic rate remains the same as during the day. Your body still needs plenty of energy while you sleep.

Also calories do Prof. Surinder not count more Shaun Kochhar before bedtime than LPN, FCN, M.Com, CAIIB, DIM they do at any other (A freelance writer with time of the day.Yet 36 Years Exp.) despite the fact that there seems to be no physiological reason why, several studies have linked eating before bed with weight gain.

Does eating before bed lead to weight gain?

The current evidence shows no physiological reason why eating before bed should cause weight gain. However, several studies show that those who eat before bed are more likely to gain weight.

It turns out that people who eat before bed are more likely to gain weight simply because a bedtime snack is an extra meal and, therefore, extra calories and the body will be in a resting mode for 7-8 hrs

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of sleep.

Moreover, the evening is the time of the day when many people tend to feel the hungriest. This makes it even more likely that a bedtime snack will end up pushing your calorie intake over.Add the fact that most people like to snack at night while watching TV or working on their mobile/ laptops, and it’s no surprise that these habits might lead to weight gain.

Not being 100% conscious ,they eat more inadvertently. But if you choose your snack properly, you can eat guilt free. It is not how much you eat, it is what you eat.

Unknowingly we make a wrong choice and hence gain weight.

Some people also become extremely hungry before bed because they don’t eat enough during the day. Extreme hunger can cause a cycle of eating too much before bed, then being too full to eat much the next morning, and again becoming overly hungry before bed the next evening. Eat after every two to three hours. You should have knowledge of what you are eating. Unfortunately myriads of people do not have the basic knowledge and in some cases the labels on products are misleading and incorrect.

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Health Contd. from Page 72 Kindly understand that the problem with eating at night is not that your metabolism switches to storing calories as fat at night. Instead, weight gain is caused by the unhealthy habits that successively accompany bedtime snacking.

Eating Before Bed May Have Some Benefits While eating before bed may not be the best idea for some people, it can be beneficial for others. It May Curb Nighttime Eating and Aid Weight Loss. Some evidence suggests that, rather than causing weight gain, eating a bedtime snack may actually help some people lose weight. If you’re a person who tends to eat a big portion of your calories during the night (usually after going to bed), having a snack after dinner can help control your desire for nighttime snacking. Studies suggest that adding a small after-dinner snack may help night-snackers feel satisfied enough to eat less than they would otherwise. Over time, it may also have the possible benefit of weight loss.

It May Help You Sleep Better Not much research has been done on this topic, but many people report that eating something before bed helps them sleep better or prevents them from waking up hungry during the night. This makes sense, as a snack before bed may help you feel full and satisfied during the night. Getting enough sleep is extremely important, and sleep deprivation itself has been linked to overeating and weight gain. There is no evidence that a small, healthy snack before bed leads to weight gain. Therefore, if you feel that eating something before bed helps you fall asleep or stay asleep, and then you should feel good about doing so. Go for it.

Now what you eat really matters. Junk food is the villain, here.

It May Stabilize Morning Blood Sugar In the morning, your liver starts to produce extra glucose (blood sugar) to provide you with the energy you need to get up and start the day. This process doesn’t cause much of a change in blood sugar for people without diabetes.

However, some people with diabetes can’t produce enough insulin to remove the extra glucose from the blood.

For this reason, diabetics commonly wake up in the morning with high blood sugar, even if they haven’t eaten anything since the night before. This is called the Dawn Phenomenon. Other people may

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experience nocturnal hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar during the night, which can disturb sleepif you experience either of these phenomena, you might need to talk to your doctor about having your medication adjusted.

What should we all eat Before Bed? For most of the people, it’s perfectly okay to have a snack before bed. There is no recipe for the perfect bedtime snack, but there are some things you should keep in mind namely: Avoid Desserts and Junk Foods While eating before bed is not necessarily a bad thing, loading up on traditional dessert foods or junk foods such as ice cream, pie or chips isn’t a good idea.

These foods, which are high in unhealthy fats and added sugars, trigger cravings and overeating. They cause us to exceed our daily calorie needs.

Eating before bed doesn’t necessarily make you gain weight, but filling up on calorie-dense foods before bed certainly can and you should really avoid them. We should prefer nutrition dense foods.

If you have a sweet tooth, try some berries or 2 -3 squares of dark chocolate over 70% (unless the caffeine bothers you).

Or, if salty snacks are what you prefer, have a handful of nuts instead. Eat cashews and ground nut in moderation. One small apple

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with skin and a tablespoon of almond butter is what I prefer.

Combine Carbs with Protein or healthy Fat Pairing of complex carbs and protein, or a little healthyfat, is probably a good way to go. Complex carbs such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables provide you with a steady source of energy as you fall asleep and keep your blood sugar stable.

Low fat dairy, fish, poultry or lean red meat is a good choice. Moreover, tryptophan a chemical in these foods regulates sleep. Other snack ideas include an apple with almond/peanut butter, whole grain crackers and a slice of turkey, or cheese. A combination of carbs and protein or fat is a good thing as a snack.

Prefer oats[ steel cut], quinoa over wheat as it is genetically modified.

Conclusion The answer to, whether or not it’s a bad idea, to eat before bed really depends on you and your habits. It’s not a good idea to make a habit of snacking on unhealthy foods before bed. It’s also incorrect to eat a large portion of your calories during the night. However, it’s perfectly fine to have a healthy snack before bed. Finish your eating 2 hours before you hit the bed. So eat healthy food that is low in calories, and high in protein and healthy fat. This will support good sleep no weight gain.

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ctress Kristen Stewart says she rarely feels she is able to be herself within fashion circles.

The 26-year-old actress and model also admitted that she loves working with Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel, because unlike the majority of fashion industry figures, the German designer is very accepting of her individuality.

“Karl has always, from the very beginning, made me feel like being myself was the right thing to do. And in the fashion world, that is a rarity,” Stewart said, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The “Café Society” actress also says that she finds the designer’s work ethic to be “contagious”.

“He’s a compulsive and obsessive artist, and it’s contagious. And he’s kind. He

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is who he is for a reason. I feel so lucky to be in his space so often,” the 26-year-old told V magazine.

Meanwhile, Stewart, who has starred in films like “Twilight”, “Equals” and “Snow White and the Huntsman”, said that she has made a “million bad movies” during her career.

“My favourite thing in the world is when it feels like something starts to get up and walk itself. When something’s really good, and it’s rare — honestly I’ve made a million bad movies…

“Not bad, it’s just like sometimes they don’t come together in a way that feels miraculous and when they do, it genuinely feels like something is floating and you’re all sort of blowing on it to keep it up and it’s like, that fully happened,” she said.

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Natalie Portman welcomes home a baby girl named Amalia Millepied

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he Oscar-winning 35-year-old actor Natalie Potman, who was last seen on the silver screen playing the role of former First Lady, Jackie Kennedy, gave birth to a baby girl named Amalia on February 22.

The statement by her representative to E! News said, “Natalie Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied welcomed a baby girl, Amalia Millepied, on February 22. Mother and baby are happy and healthy.”

Portman and French choreographer Benjamin Millepied married in 2012. They had worked together in the criticallyacclaimed film Black Swan. The couple is also parents to their 5-year-old son Aleph.

The star made her baby bump debut in September at the Venice Film Festival while promoting her movies Planetarium and Jackie. She was a part of Vanity Fair’s shoot where she was featured beautifully

with her baby bump by photographer Annie Leibovitz.

She also wrote a piece for The New York Times’ T Magazine about how parenthood had changed her as a person. She wrote, “[Parenthood] made me much calmer under stress, because there’s that weird parent thing you develop, that when things get really bad, your voice gets calm and your blood pressure slows, and you can make everything okay again.”

Although she attended the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards while expecting, Portman skipped the Oscars ceremony that was held recently, even though she was nominated, due to her delivery. She was, however, seen reading mean tweets on screen as a part of ‘Mean tweets — Oscars Edition by Jimmy Kimmel live’ that was screened at the ceremony.

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WHO Calls for Sugar Tax to Fight Obesity and Diabetes

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HO is Recommending up to 20% Tax on Soda, Fruit drinks,Sports Drink,Iced Tea,Sweetened Lemonade,Vitamin Water to Decrease Sugar Consumption. Obesity has more than doubled worldwide between 1980 and 2014.

11% Men & 15% Women are now Obese Worldwide bringing the Total To over 500 Million Affected by Obesity.

Dr Douglas Bettchet from WHO has 36 Page Report indicating need for Tax to Decrease Consumption and Preventing Obesity Related Disease / Complications Canadian Diabetes Association Urge Governments to Adopt it, thier Spokesman Dr Jan Hux indicated that Diabetes Leads to 30% Stroke,40% Heart Attacks, 50% Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis.

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, These includes diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer.

A Teenage boy drinks at least one Pop per day with an additional 40 gram sugar with it. The recommendation for Children is about 6 teaspoons sugar per day but in Canada average child is consuming 33 teaspoons Sugar daily, Most of it from Pop or Juice.

Our Prime Minister Right Hon Justin Trudeau in January 2016 Rightfully Said the Following 1) R estricting Commercials Marketing of Unhealthy Food & Beverages to Children 2) Eliminate Trans Fat 3) Reducing Salt in Processed Foods 4) improvement in FoodLabelling 5) Aim to decrease Sugar intake Once considered a problem only in high income countries, overweight and obesity are now dramatically on the rise in lowand middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings.

While the etiology of obesity is complex, increased consumption of free sugars, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages, is associated with weight gain in both children and adults.

Recent evidence further suggests an association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and preventable mortality from diabetes, cardiovascular

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diseases and cancer, with the majority of deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries.

While sugars are found naturally in many foods, including fruits and milk, the addition of sugars to food products adds to the total energy content of the product.

Sugar-sweetened beverages contain added sugars such as sucrose or high fructose corn syrup and a 330ml or 12oz portion of sugar-sweetened carbonated soft drink typically contains some 35g (almost nine teaspoons) of sugars and provides approximately 140 kcal of energy, generally with little other nutritional value.

Evidence suggests that sugar-sweetened beverages are generally consumed quickly and do not provide the same feeling of fullness that solid food provides such that consumers tend not to reduce intake of other foods sufficiently to compensate for the extra calories provided by sugarsweetened beverages.

Excess calories contribute to overweight and obesity as they can By: Dr. Pargat be readily converted Singh Bhurji to body fat and stored within various tissues.

MD,FRCP ( C ) Consultant Pediatrician Overconsumption is Surrery BC likely exacerbated by an increase in the serving sizes of sugar-sweetened beverages over the last several decades.

Despite recommendations by medical experts and health organizations to limit consumption, sales of sugar-sweetened beverages are increasing worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries as a result of heavy marketing .Sugar-sweetened beverage sales in India for example, have increased by more than 10% year-on-year since 1998, exceeding 11 litres per capita per year In Mexico - one

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of the countries with the highest percapita consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the world - it is estimated that nearly 10% of total energy intake of adults comes from sugar-sweetened beverages.

Evidence indicates that while nutrition education and other behaviour-change interventions designed to decrease consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages can be effective in reducing intake at the individual level .widespread and lasting behaviour change may be difficult to achieve in adults, as behaviours and food preferences are often established during childhood and can be difficult to modify later in life. To complement interventions targeting individual behaviour, regulatory actions designed to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and other energy-dense foods are being considered, including limiting the single serving size of such foods, limiting or removing access to such foods (e.g. vending machines) in public places and taxes or other pricing disincentives.

Particular attention has been paid to taxing sugar-sweetened beverages as evidence suggests that such taxes could substantially reduce consumption and may contribute to a reduction in overweight and obesity.

Some countries have already implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages including Hungary, France, several states in the US and most recently Mexico, where (approximately 10%) tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is projected to decrease consumption by 10-12% and may have a substantial impact on reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity in that country However in Denmark the Sugar & Fat Tax was in effective, People went to Neighbouring countries such as Sweden & Germany to buy Cheaper sugar products there.

Hence Early Education, Motivation and other Measures may be Necessary to Curb the Crisis of Obesity we are Seeing.

In summary, current evidence suggests that reducing sugars intake, especially in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages, may help maintain a healthy body weight and possibly reduce the risk of overweight and obesity.

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