tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56328083777522984082024-03-17T00:23:17.062+05:30Mugdha SaysMugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-64639047803836537672020-03-06T16:13:00.000+05:302020-03-06T16:13:49.229+05:30'Building A Robust AI Policy - Top Recommendations'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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last few years have seen incredible growth in the number of people and
businesses that are willing to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for general and
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AI systems can help people acquire a new level of knowledge that can be
utilized for designing and development of domestic services, real-time traffic
monitoring, enhancing cyber-security, reducing labor, effective healthcare
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definitive future of AI seems not only promising but enormously significant.
Henceforth certain recommendations are necessary to endorse the fair usage of
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Upper Usage Caution: There should be no upper limits when it comes to the future
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Importance: Advanced AI represents a bright future and should be managed with
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Consistent Improvement: AI systems allow consistent self-improvement that leads
towards perpetual quality. But the feature is also subject to strict protection
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Human Machine Alignment: The AI systems should be designed in a way that the
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Control: Humans should choose how to delegate decisions to AI systems. Humans
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Greater Good: Super-intelligence should only be developed in the service of
ethical ideals and for the benefit of humanity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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need to answers AI policy and strategy questions on an urgent basis because
implementing solutions could take a long time and some questions are better
addressed while AI is less advanced. We can’t rule out the possibility of
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-65853584998754298282020-01-06T03:19:00.001+05:302020-01-06T03:19:09.219+05:30Be Ready For Year 2021<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you often feel unprepared and for you deciding about meals and upcoming birthdays means most of the life together and if you are actually forgetting important milestones till the 11th hour (sometimes literally at 11pm). You know you’re not using each day to the fullest, and it makes you sad. You want to change and together, we’re about to find it. <b><i>What will you do today that will make you proud in a year?</i></b></div>
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<b>TARGET ACTIONS FOR YOUR PERSONAL GROWTH ON YOUR VISION BOARD - 2020:</b></div>
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We all have areas where we want to improve; health, work, family, you name it. Experts define a personal growth plan as “the process of creating an action plan based on awareness, values, reflection, goal-setting, and planning for personal development within the context of a career, education, relationship or for self-improvement.”</div>
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Here are 4 steps you can take for a well-developed, easy-to-implement, personalized plan.</div>
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In order to plan for the future, you have to reflect on your past experiences, your weaknesses, and strengths; do a complete SWOT analysis about the past because those incidents - they’ve made you who you are today. </div>
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Envision for your ideal relationships, career, car, community, body, and so on. The more details you come up with the better. You want to have clarity when you sit down to make your vision board.</div>
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Develop Your Vision Board -Once you’ve answered these questions, you’ll have a clear vision of who you are and what you want out of life. Don't drag the idea for life, keep the answers short, something which you can achieve in one year span. Don't be too hard on yourself. </div>
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You can set up milestones along the way because smaller goals give you the motivation and drive you to get to the big ones.</div>
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This takes us to the second step; developing your vision board. A smart tip is to provide yourself with several options to reach your next goal. That way, if something goes wrong or you face an obstacle, you can switch to another path. Be flexible in your planning because usually, people tend to underestimate how long a certain project will take.</div>
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Implementing your plan can be difficult at first. But with dedication and an eye on the prize, you’ll soon find that it becomes a daily habit. A very famous quote - “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”</div>
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Start working towards your goals, soon it will become a habit. Your universe will manifest your wishes, you just need to take the first step.</div>
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Each vision needs to be reviewed and assessed, and your exclusive growth plan is no different. You can do it on a daily basis, or a weekly basis, whatever feels comfortable for you. But it’s crucial that you take a step back and look at all the hard work you’ve accomplished. And each time you reach a milestone or achieve one of the small goals, reward yourself for your hard work.</div>
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<br />Check to see if you’ve left anything out or missed any deadlines. Or maybe the mini-goals you set up last time don’t fit your criteria any longer, they need tweaking or readjusting. Reflect on your experience and consider everything you’ve learned. This will ensure that you keep moving forward according to your long-term plan and the vision you’ve set up for yourself. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Happy New Year to all of you!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><i>Thanks and Regards</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><i>Mugdha</i></span></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-91636308264748809212019-12-15T13:39:00.000+05:302019-12-15T13:39:52.882+05:30Spilling Down the wine glass<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: justify;">This book was gifted to me long back. That time I haven't got the time to read it, but from a couple of weekends, I was hooked on this. This book is like a new packaging of the old theme but I can assure the readers, it is worth a read. </span>A must for fiction novel readers.</div>
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Title: Spilling Down the wine glass</div>
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Spiling Down... is a well-written and captivating piece of literature that will make a good read for its intended readers. The story featured clash between political parties, and intrigued murder, romance and revenge in a single sip.</div>
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The twisted plot leaves readers spellbound. The book is an interesting attempt by the author, Pushpendu Mondol. The character of the book Revathi, Siddharth and Arjun gradually intertwined with each other and depict their struggle to touch the sky.</div>
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The book starts with Revathi Shekhar who is a politician’s daughter, her stubbornness, her relationships with others and her search for a perfect man. Arjun Rao whose revenge is more precious than his own life and Siddharth R Chowdury who knows his ambitions pretty well and can cross any limit to achieve that. Siddharth’s efforts to reach the heights, using good, bad or dirty politics, are well written.</div>
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And in the backdrop of politics, the book has a bitter kind romance flavor in it which is added to connect the story with the reality. His loud and clear writing will sure make him one of the best writers in India.</div>
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Pushpendu has an engineering background but the fact that he has the science major doesn’t affect his artist skill at all. Pushpendu’s narrative would work like a charm for those who have a taste for politics. Young, enthusiastic readers will defiantly purchase the book. After, ‘True love desire’, Spiling Down is the second book of the young writer Mondal.</div>
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Self-development is so important when it comes to having a successful career, especially that you love. But what if I tell you, your small business can boom and you can lead your career rather than a manager telling you what to do.</div>
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You guys must have heard the term, Content Marketing; but what is the actual role of content marketing, and how the knowledge of this small term can do wonders for your businesses. Let's discover together...</div>
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<strong><span style="color: #1c1e29;"><span style="font-size: large;">The importance of content marketing in building a brand</span></span></strong><span style="color: #1c1e29;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">Content marketing is based on creating the content that
brings value to the potential customers by providing them the brief about the
product, the intention of the company and actions that the brand takes for its
customers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">The underlying intention of content marketing is to
motivate the customer to take a particular action for a particular product.
This action usually drives profitability in multiple ways. Customers may take a
onetime look and help the brand to share its content on different networks or
they sign up for newsletters/email reminders or the most beneficial action
could be purchasing your latest product or writing a review.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">Content marketing is one of the most versatile tools in
the digital marketing sector. This versatility can come using any of these
tools, SEO, SEM, Paid Media, PPC (Pay-per-click), Display Advertising, Podcast
Advertising, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">The benefits are many, great visibility, multiple leads for the business, online traffic and most importantly, brand awareness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">Effective content marketing is all about attracting new customers and retaining the older ones. In the education sector, it can be used to accomplish all sorts of objectives, from driving awareness and willingness for consumption, to creating brand ambassadors and a loyal customer base.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">If you already have a sense of what content marketing is,
it’s time to put together the content marketing strategy. Generally, content
marketing follows the cycle of planning, producing, promoting, evaluating,
managing and researching. Research leads back to re-plan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">There are certain questions you need to ask the
customers, to ensure that you have a real understanding of people/customers.
These questions include towards which side their interests are inclined, what
are their needs, what outcome they want from the products. Content marketing
can provide these interactions by providing them sources to consume
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">After knowing the real-time interest of your consumers,
you may able to build a better customer base which will ultimately help in
building the brand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e29;">I hope you all like this two minutes read.</span></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12.9715987 77.59456269999998312.4764182 76.949115699999979 13.4667792 78.240009699999987tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-39715112859507815002019-07-21T22:48:00.001+05:302019-07-21T23:00:58.329+05:30A Successful Blogging Comeback<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many people start blogging with high hopes (like me) and quit it for various reasons, but only a few decide to make a genuine comeback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blogging after a lengthy absence is like starting a new task altogether. Your subscribers are long gone and those who still stick around simply don't response like they use to do. It is a record from the halfway point; most of the time don’t really know where it’s going to reach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My last post was December 2017 and I always wanted to make a comeback in the vary beginning of this year but restarting a blog that has been in dormant for a length of time can leave you scratching your head wondering where should you make a start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, I gathered the courage to wake my blog from it's long nap and if I can do it, so do you!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now no need to worry folks if you are out of topics... here are some suggestions to help you get your log back up and running on full power again. Happy Blogging!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">First of all you have to update quite literally everything. If you’ve not logged into your blog’s dashboard say for a year or so then no doubt that you’ll have to update your version and any subsequent plugins. If a plugin is no longer working then consider getting rid of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also don’t forget updating your theme, it will bring some freshness, especially if your blog is no longer provide much value to your audience, so this update is almost cruicial.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also don’t forget to check when your hosting account will need renewing, it might sound like a daft thing, but it’s better to be safe than sorry, and also knowing when to renew your web host is always reassuring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now that you’ve updated everything, it’s time to write your comeback post. You can write about the reasons why you took a break from blogging or just to refresh everybody’s minds you can also write about your blog and what are your intentions, ambitions and objectives for making a comeback to blogging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check everything then go ahead and publish it on your blog. Take necessary action to promote your comeback post on social network sites and any blog community sites that you are a part of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shine your blog and refine your social circuit too. Let everybody know that you’re back and that this time you mean business!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Visit your Facebook page and post a link to your comeback post, send a tweet, you can also post a story on Instagram, Snapchat and Tumblr, if your audience reside on these platforms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email your blogging colleagues and let them know you’re blogging again and whether they can do or provide you with anything to help you get the most out of making a big comeback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you have an email list, let everyone on your list also know that you’ve made a comeback to blogging, and that you will be updating them via email frequently once again; this will also help you to identify who wants to stay on your list and who doesn’t.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You don’t have to go out and spend hundreds on a custom theme, consider investing in a quality theme, especially if you’ve been using a free theme that’s probably gone past its performance by date. If you plan to upgrade your theme, find a theme that is mobile responsive, with effective menus and categories and tags, add new features and improve general user experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Give yourself some speed with all the latest blogging and social media trends, especially if you’ve been absent from the blogging scene for a long while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ensure that you visit all the blogs that you once use to and start reading quality content frequently again, post questions to other bloggers in your niche. Pick up some books and learn as much as you can to help get you back on track.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check your popular posts and start floating the awesome content..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hope this will help, see you all soon!!</span></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-74412558782019647542017-12-25T02:01:00.002+05:302017-12-25T02:20:08.353+05:3020 Vintage Christmas Traditions <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The tinseled trees, the heartfelt gifts, the general kind-heartiness and simple spirit of the times, no era captured the true essence of Christmas quite like the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I don't belong to that time but when it comes to do research, I can overcome any measures.. I talked to people, read few articles and finally closed my eyes and left everything on imagination...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's how I made this list of 20 awesome Christmas traditions that I would love to repeat...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you want experience innocence and festivity together.. try some of these traditions... I know, it's Christmas already but you are that late.. trust me!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>1) Picking out a real tree</b></span></span><br />
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<b>3) Family outings to see department store displays</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>5) Hanging mistletoe near entrance </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>7) Tree garlands made of popcorn and cranberries</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>8) Ornaments made of paper, decorating with cardboard houses and deer</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">10) Waiting until the night before Christmas to decorate</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">11) Covering the tree with shiny tinsel and garlands</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">12) Watching the children's play at church</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">13) Trying to catch Santa in action</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>14) Going to bed in Christmas pajamas</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">16) Not seeing presents under the tree until Christmas morning</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you have a four-year old, just learning the magic of Christmas, you want to do everything in your power to make memories that will last a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Everybody celebrates in their own way, every culture has their own way of celebrating Christmas, but there are core traditions that are celebrated regardless of where you live such as decorating a Christmas tree, spending time with family and friends and cooking special holiday delicacies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I wrote above, what you use to experience and it's time to revive those memories!</span><br />
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-37494504898766499942017-10-28T18:58:00.002+05:302017-10-28T18:59:13.600+05:30Rouh Argan Oil - Tried and Tested <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Details came with product: Argan oil is rich with vitamin E and essential fatty acids. When rubbed on your skin, the oil is easily absorbed into your skin, giving it a youthful “dewy” glow. As the oil is absorbed, it boosts the healing, conditioning, and anti-aging properties of your skin, helping you look better from hair to toe.</span></div>
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<b>Conclusion</b> – I have to say that I adore it. It does wonders for my skin. I prefer to use it at night because it’s light and does not rub off on my pillows. My skin is smoother, softer and has a natural glow about it.<br />
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I gave you my recommendation, buy it and experience the difference. Now about Rouh Argan Oil. The product is nice, they send it packed nicely in a bag and bubble wrap. I trust this brand too.<br />
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-68383805524452222642017-10-23T16:42:00.001+05:302017-10-23T16:47:59.685+05:30SheIn Haul <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was feeling very spendy a few days ago and I did some damage on <a href="http://www.shein.in/">SheIn</a>. I discovered the site from various bloggers and wanted to give the site a look. The first time I got on the site I was hooked. The clothes and other items are so cute and not to mention affordable.<br />
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Shein is an online retailer that is based in Asia. They sell inexpensive and on trend clothing and accessories. I was THRILLED to be introduced to the website <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>SheIn (formally known as SheInside)</b></span>. But equally wary to do an experiment. </div>
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I purchased items that are not clothes, shoes or handbags. I landed up on their accessory option and purchased few pieces. So, it's not that typical clothing haul that every blogger and vlogger do, it's an <b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Accessory Haul</span></b>.</div>
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2 bags - Both pink, both make up pouch/storage pouch (<a href="http://www.shein.in/Slogan-Striped-Print-Zipper-Cosmetic-Bag-p-376673-cat-1909.html">Whatever pouch</a>) (<a href="http://www.shein.in/Bucket-Makeup-Bag-With-Pouch-p-389810-cat-1909.html">Pink bucket makeup bag</a>)</div>
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1 <a href="http://www.shein.in/Oval-Shaped-Flat-Lens-Sunglasses-p-352608-cat-1770.html">shades</a> or sun glasses - black with the purple tint</div>
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5 make up brushes - (<a href="http://www.shein.in/Color-Block-Makeup-Brush-3pcs-p-354543-cat-1865.html">Color Block Makeup Brushes</a> - Set of Three) (<a href="http://www.shein.in/Chunky-Makeup-Brush-1pcs-p-389827-cat-1865.html">Chunky Makeup Brush</a> - I was not able to find the exact color but it's similar to mine)</div>
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These items cost me Rs. (INR) 2220 including all the shipping charges and taxes and because this was my first order from SheIn, I got a discount of Rs. (INR) 200. </div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>Website Vs Reality:</b></span> The website is very easy to navigate and appealing to eyes. The colors of products on site vs reality are fine but I was really expecting the pink bucket bag to be pink. However, it is in more of a powder peachy shade. I love all the pastels, so the color did not bothered me that much. The sun glasses also appeared all black in the image but what I received is black with tinted purple color. They looked cool though. 3.5/5 is my ranking for this section. </div>
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The traditions of giving gifts in Diwali is really adorable, eating healthy snacks and sweets can lead to a happy life, using products like Air Purifiers can be a good idea especially during festive season but there is one more thing that we can do, ban or no ban, we can moderate our celebratory spirits, we can as a matter of fact, reduce the use of firecrackers and can enjoy couple of 'fuljhadi' instead of deafening bombs.</div>
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Diwali celebrations are incomplete without indulging your sweet tooth in traditional Indian sweets. Nothing adds life to festivities as boxes and boxes sweets and usually it turned out unhealthy for you. Don’t worry. This Diwali, indulge in some delicious low-calorie sweets. </div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Drink More Water:</b></span> It’s always the best healthy choice to satisfy your thirst. Drinking water throughout the day keeps you hydrated, feel energetic and alert. Drinking water before meal also keeps you feel full for a longer period, reduces appetite and helps with weight loss.</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Fruit infused water: </b></span>Fruit infused water drinks are not only refreshing, they will also help you stay hydrated, detox your body and promote weight loss. Just pick whatever fruit you want - orange, lime and lemon, mint and cucumber, strawberries and pineapple, ginger and lemon. There are some amazing combinations available. Click here to know more: <a href="http://www.idlenerd.com/10-best-fruit-infuser-water-bottles-india-reviewed/">Fruit Infused</a></div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>Homemade iced tea:</b></span> Swap sugary soft drinks for delicious flavored iced tea that will leave you refreshed and help you maintain a healthy weight. Iced tea is very healthy and easy to make as well. Just add some tea bags to a pitcher of fresh water and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Steep green tea for 6-8 hours, and for black tea you can steep for 8-12 hours. You can add lemon or other fruits to improve the taste.</div>
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There are many things that you should practice, especially during Diwali and other festivities. Here, I am giving your some healthy lifestyle options that will help you for sure.</div>
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If your kid is below 5 years of age never hand him/her a sparkler. Sparklers are 5 times hotter than cooking oil. Buy crackers only from good and renowned brands. If you have a slightly older child, accompany your child while lighting crackers like flower pots, chakris, sparklers etc. If they are bursting atom bombs or rockets make sure you stand by them and keep them under your supervision.</div>
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If possible use, Soy Wax candles to reduce the effect on environment. </div>
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Respiratory ailments are going to see a jump in any city. These include allergies, asthma and pollution, caused not only by firecrackers but the number of people driving around delivering Diwali goodies. Asthma patients should avoid firecrackers. If you can't stop yourself, organize an aerial-firecracker display early in the evening, start 7-ish before the air gets clogged with smoke. Keep your inhaler and asthma medication nearby before and after Diwali. Use air purifier to avoid any respiratory problems. </div>
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<i>(I am using <a href="https://www.kent.co.in/air-purifiers/">Aura by Kent</a> and it is really helping me a lot. I recommend this product to everyone, because pure breathable air is not luxury but necessity.)</i></div>
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Raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (or ‘ACV’) is one of the oldest and most useful remedies on Earth. It contains raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria which are known for the health benefits. </div>
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You’ve probably heard various reasons to drink a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar daily, but even if you are aware of all that apple cider vinegar has to offer, you might find it hard to believe that just one food can offer so many benefits. </div>
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Drinking apple cider vinegar daily can improve every aspect of your health and your life. The following are reasons that you should start drinking a modest amount of ACV every day.</div>
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Just keep in mind that you should never drink apple cider vinegar straight. Instead, mix one tablespoon with 8 ounces of water. If you don’t like the taste add a bit of raw honey.</div>
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The first step towards great health begins with helping the body become more alkaline. The acid-alkaline balance is important, since many functions in the body occur only at a certain level of acidity or alkalinity. Many enzymes and chemical reactions in the body work best at a particular pH, and research has shown that high acid levels lead to a lack of energy, and higher incidences of infection.</div>
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While you might think that raw organic ACV is acidic, when consumed, it actually becomes alkaline. It keeps your body more alkaline will naturally help keep your energy levels up and better able it to fight off illness and disease.</div>
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A study in USA supports the therapeutic effects of drinking apple cider vinegar, particularly those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. The researchers found that taking two tablespoons of ACV in water just before bed lowered blood sugar levels an average of 4 to 6 percent by morning.</div>
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There are scientific evidences that ACV may help lower blood pressure, which in turn, lessens the risk of heart disease. ACV contains potassium, which is known to help balance the body’s sodium levels and maintain optimal blood pressure. It also contains magnesium, which helps to relax blood vessels walls, and ultimately lower blood pressure</div>
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In addition to lowering blood pressure, which lessens the risk of heart disease, drinking ACV can help increase HDL, or “good” cholesterol.</div>
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ACV works to help detoxify the body. Research has found that it specifically helps detox the liver, and that it can help stimulate circulation. ACV boasts a variety of healing processes for the skin and blood, helping to remove harmful environmental toxins that build up in the body.</div>
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Another way ACV helps to detox the body is by breaking up mucus and cleansing the lymph nodes, which allows for better lymph circulation. When your lymphatic system is healthy, it can remove toxins from cells and improve the immune system response.</div>
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As ACV is rich in natural enzymes, consuming it can help eliminate candida in the body. Candida has been blamed for many different health issues, including poor memory, fatigue, headaches, depression, sugar cravings and yeast infections.</div>
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ACV can help indigestion, bloating, gas and even heartburn. In fact, experts say that taking just a teaspoon of ACV with a glass of water can bring relief from heartburn fast. It is very effective when it comes to a variety of digestive disorders as it stimulates digestive juices that help the body breakdown food. </div>
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Adding two teaspoons of ACV to 16 ounces of water and sipping it throughout the day may help boost weight loss efforts. All types of vinegar have been used over the years to aid weight loss, because they help make you feel full.</div>
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A study published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry showed that participants who consumed ACV for 12 weeks managed to achieve significant declines in body weight as well as abdominal fat, waist circumference and triglycerides.</div>
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I saved the best one for the last! Other than the wisdom and experience gained by becoming older, few people look forward to the physical signs of aging, like wrinkles and sagging skin. The antioxidant properties in vinegar can help prevent premature aging and even aid in slowing down the aging process.</div>
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Not only is apple cider vinegar practically a must for internal use, but you can use it on your hair and skin, for household cleaning, and in the garden.</div>
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Apple cider vinegar has long been used as an alternative to shampoo, not only does it help to remove excess buildup of mineral deposits, it improves blood circulation to the hair follicles to encourage hair growth and prevent loss. </div>
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To use ACV as a rinse, combine a cup of water with a quarter cup of ACV. After you’ve washed your hair in the shower, be sure that it’s thoroughly rinsed and then pour the mixture over your head, making sure to avoid getting it into your eyes. Massage it into your scalp for a minute or two to stimulate blood circulation and hair growth, and then rinse well.</div>
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If you rinse your hair regularly with apple cider vinegar, it makes removing tangles from your hair easier and closes the cuticles to improve porosity and encourage stronger strands, it leads to a reduction in breakage and split ends.</div>
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Why spend an arm and a leg on a pricey toner that probably contains multiple toxic compounds. Instead, save some cash and your health by mixing equal parts of water and ACV. Used as you would any toner, the mixture helps to even out skin tone, balance skin pH and even battle breakouts too. The malic acid in ACV contains antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties that keep the skin clean, balanced and free of acne while encouraging it to heal itself.</div>
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ACV contains alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps the skin stay firm, fresh and renew itself. To use, combine an equal amount of water and ACV, dip a cotton ball or pad into it and then dab it onto age spots, allowing it to soak in. Leave it on for a couple of minutes initially – if your skin reacts well, leave it on longer for the best results (10 to 15 minutes), and then rinse.</div>
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While ACV has so many uses it could almost be considered a miracle product; many people don’t care for the taste. If you’re one of them, don’t discount it altogether as you can make it taste better.</div>
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Add raw honey. The combination of ACV, raw honey and a splash of water is an easy way to make swallowing the bitterness a lot more tolerable. Just combine two cups of water with two to three teaspoons of ACV and one tablespoon of raw honey.</div>
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Combine it with juice for a tasty tonic. You can also mix a couple of teaspoons of ACV with apple or grape juice – it’s not only bearable, but you’ll also actually enjoy drinking it.</div>
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I love October and autumn, this month is a bit magical with it’s cooling temperatures and chilly mornings. October reminds me that it's time to get warm and comfy.</div>
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The scary movie marathons begin and there’s a chill and a spook that follows you even during the day time. It's also time for me to have my favorites treats — apple pie, cinnamon donuts, pumpkin spice latte, and of course candles that emanates fall.</div>
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I am ready to feel the warmth and coziness that hangs in the air; the fresh scent of nature that streams in through the open window.</div>
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It is the feeling of knowing that it is October.</div>
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It's not October for me, if I don't do a 'FALL' Post! So here is the post! It’s that time of the year again.</div>
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There are so many ways to decorate your home in a tasteful and festive way for fall.</div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><u>Geek Sleek:</u></span></b></div>
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Books can be adorable decorations, you just need to be more creative. Either use their colorful covers to make a statement piece or use them to complete the fall cozy look. Here is a look:</div>
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Candle and Fall in single sentence is enough to bring smile on my face. People use candles to bring that cozy feel in home but these colorful goodies can also be use, just for the decor. Lighting them can enhance the mode, one step further. </div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-3379766349205701792017-08-10T17:40:00.001+05:302017-08-10T17:49:40.363+05:30Disentangling Human-Wildlife Conflict<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://cecdelhi.blogspot.com/2017/08/disentangling-human-wildlife-conflict.html?spref=bl">The Conservation Education Centre : Disentangling Human-Wildlife Conflict</a><br />
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<i>An overdrive for development has been putting man and wildlife on a course of perilous confrontation and conflict between the two. Some imaginative solutions are called for to avert this, finds</i> <b>Dr. Mugdha Singh</b><br />
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Sharing a post that I wrote for <a href="https://cecdelhi.blogspot.in/">The Conservation Education Centre</a><br />
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It's been a while since I post anything in here. Although I was travelling quite a bit and learning many new things that should be here on my blog, but I haven't got much time to sit and write a post about it.<br />
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I am rather active on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/singhmugdha/?hl=en">my instagram</a> these days. Hope to see you all there.<br />
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I'll promise to do more posts and we'll start will a travel post! So stay tuned!<br />
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-53323073753602863692017-05-13T17:59:00.000+05:302017-05-13T17:59:14.284+05:30 Winged guests of Delhi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds, Greek story-teller Aesop had said. Even the dullest-looking bird becomes a feast to the eye in the wild.<br />
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Delhi known for the beautiful blend of people from varied backgrounds. It is the capital of India and center of attraction for many tourists. But not many would know that Delhi also have lush green sights, in and around the city. The greenery makes it a bird-rich city also.<br />
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However, more than 25 per cent of the birds of Delhi are migratory yet the city is also a home for many resident birds. On this World Migratory Bird Day (May 13), here are some of the popular bird-watching destinations in and around Delhi where you can have a close look at these winged beauties.<br />
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<b>Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary</b><br />
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Nestled in South Delhi, near Surajkund, the sanctuary encompasses an area of roughly 30 sq km. It is located on the southern ridge and the northern terminal of Aravalli Hill range and houses over 190 bird species. One can found a sparrow patch in sanctuary where huge group of sparrow can be seen feeding and mud bathing. Known birds of the sanctuary are Indian Peafowl, Spotted Owlet, Egyptian Vulture, Green Bee Eater, White breasted Kingfisher etc.<br />
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It is Delhi's only sanctuary and apparently green lungs of the city. Apart from birds, the area is also known for mammals, reptiles, butterflies (a butterfly park is there inside the sanctuary) and native trees of Delhi.<br />
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To know more visit <a href="http://cecdelhi.blogspot.in/">Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary</a><br />
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<b>Okhla Bird Sanctuary</b><br />
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Spread across an area of 4 sq km, Okhla Bird Sanctuary is situated in Ghaziabad along the eastern bank of the Yamuna River in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The Okhla Bird Sanctuary houses more than 300 types of bird species of which around 160 species are of migratory birds from Tibet, Europe and Siberia, reaching here for their winter sojourn.<br />
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The winged visitors can be seen here from November to March. This sanctuary hosts 30 per cent of the 1,200 to 1,300 bird species recorded in the Indian sub-continent.<br />
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<b>Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary</b><br />
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Located less than 44 km from Delhi, this place is a must visit for those who want to catch a sight of resident and migratory birds, a perfect place for a date with nature. The four towers of the park make it an ideal spot for birding. The sanctuary, situated near Gurgaon, houses nearly 250 bird species. It provides a panorama of migratory birds such as the Siberian crane, greater flamingo, yellow wagtail, and many more.<br />
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<b>Yamuna Biodiversity Park</b><br />
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For bird watchers, Yamuna Biodiversity Park is an absolute haven. One can spot rare red-crested pochards, great cormorants, shovelers, herons, pintails, gadwalls and darters. The park becomes a nesting place for birds from Central Asia, Siberia and Europe every year.<br />
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Surajpur Bird Sanctuary and Biodiversity Park covered with beautiful wetlands host a large number of migratory birds every winter. It is home to more than 180 species of birds that include spot-billed duck, lesser whistling duck, and red-crested pochard.<br />
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<b>Delhi Zoo</b><br />
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Spread over an area of 176 acre near the Old Fort, this place hosts around 130 birds species from around the world. The zoo gets migratory birds usually by October-end every year.<br />
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-89771030402239173122017-05-01T20:10:00.000+05:302017-05-01T20:10:40.093+05:30DIY Mother's Day Gifts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Any soft fabric that allows air flow</div>
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Dried Lavender/Any other dried leaves or flowers of your choice</div>
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Citrus fruit (lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc.)</div>
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Just cut the fruit in half. Try to squeeze out excessive juice. Paint the surface, using brush and try it on some papers to get an idea of the paint amount. Use the fruit as stamp and make the wonderful covers, just for your mom.</div>
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For those Moms who like to change their jewelry every single day.</div>
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White, black, pink, yellow clay (You can add more colors)</div>
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An oven safe bowl</div>
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Glitter</div>
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Rolled up you clay in small pipe like structure. Braid all the colorful clay pipes together. Blend the braid together and flatten it, using any rolling pin. Put the in oven safe bowl and bake it for 15 minutes at 275 degrees. Carefully remove it from the bowl, once it is cool. Use the paintbrush and make a circle on the edge using glue. Sprinkle the glitter on it to have a complete look. </div>
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It is a perfect idea for those who treasure their vintage items like a chest of gold. I am sure your Mom will fall for this instantly. Read the complete tutorial here by <a href="http://www.heygorg.com/2011/07/diy-vintage-teacup-candles.html?crlt.pid=camp.cowh9qTe1QdX">Hey Gorgeous</a>.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i>Tassel Necklace</i></span></b></div>
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Summer is the season of colors. Greens and Blues to calm your eyes. Red, Yellow and Orange are the hues of Sunrises and Sunsets. Give your mom a colorful surprise. Read more at <a href="http://www.homemadebanana.com/diy-ombre-tassel-necklace/">Home Made Banana</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b><i>Mugdha</i> </b></span></div>
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Spring is in the air and it is time to rid those winter goodies of your house. Start this gorgeous season on the right foot by brightening your home, using these ideas!<br />
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1. <b>DUST OUT YOUR HOME FROM TOP TO BOTTOM</b><br />
Open up all the windows and begin dusting from top to bottom. That means everything! Dust all your kitchen cabinets, ceiling fans, door frames, AC etc. Move to other items like tables and chairs, decorative pieces etc and clean them properly.<br />
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Additional Tip: Remove all the curtains, give them a proper wash, change if it is necessary and dust the rods.<br />
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2.<b> START ADDING A FEW NEW THINGS</b><br />
Buy new bedspreads in complimentary colours. Check your plants and make new additions. Choose new home decor items. Be sure to choose designs that you feel best reflect the sunny spring mood that you’re in.<br />
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3. <b>NOTHING LIKE A NEW LAMP TO BRING OUT THE SPARKLE</b><br />
Try to add beautiful floor lamps in your bedroom. If you already own few, try to change their shade, think for some DIY project to change their colour or pattern. Pick the trick that best fits your mood.<br />
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4. <b>POTPOURRI ESSENTIALS FOR RELAXATION</b><br />
Use candles and potpourri that have light and airy fragrances – no need to overwhelm your senses with strong scents. Go for lavender or lemon as both the scents remind the open meadow and spring air.<br />
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5. <b>ADD FLOWERS</b><br />
Add fresh flowers in your home decor. Fill assorted vases or recycled jars and bottles with water and variety of flowers for instant brightness.<br />
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6. <b>FILL YOUR HOME WITH MUSIC…</b><br />
...Turn on your CD player and let the melodious music fill your home and your senses! Try to find out new trends but make sure to play some old hits!<br />
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Add pretty spring flair to your home with vast ideas choose any thing centerpieces, table settings or door decorations to start with and feel the difference!<br />
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Thank you for reading :) my post! Those who are still here.. Let me share a <b>Spring Potpourri Recipe</b> with you.<br />
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Making a DIY Potpourri is quite easy and can be personalized with any scents that you love. Toss in herbs or sliced citrus for filler, and the potpourri can be refreshed over and over again with your favorite scent.<br />
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Flowers<br />
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Essential oils<br />
Spray bottle<br />
Citrus fruits (optional)<br />
Fresh herbs (optional)<br />
Whole spices (optional)<br />
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1. Gather your flowers to use for making the potpourri. Any kind of flower will work, especially ones that already have strong scents, such as roses. Flowers with small, individual petals work great, or whole heads can be used too. Preheat your oven to 200˚F.<br />
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2. Cover a sheet tray with parchment paper. Cut the flowers from the stems right below the heads and place them on the tray, or remove individual petals and place in a single layer.<br />
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3. To add scent to your potpourri, cut and add thin slices of citrus fruits, or tuck in springs of rosemary, lavender, or thyme to the mix. You can also add whole spices, such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, which are both pretty and wonderfully scented.<br />
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4. Add 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oil to one tablespoon of water in a small spray bottle, and spritz the potpourri ingredients. Then pop the potpourri into your oven.<br />
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5. Dry in the oven for at least two hours, or until the flowers are brittle but not burnt. When the potpourri is ready, remove from oven and give another spritz of essential oil.<br />
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There are millions of Android apps that we can download from Google's Play store, that's too for free! When we have these many choices it's understandable that one might feel a bit rudderless. Picking out favorites also difficult and depends person to person.</div>
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Here I've listed the best 20 apps for Android users (Especially for Indians) that are sorted in social, personal use, entertainment, fitness and other categories. One more thing. I am not saying that you should download every one of these – it's just a list of apps that sounds appealing to me!</div>
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Paytm started out with mobile recharges, DTH plans, and bill payments, and then launched an e-commerce marketplace in 2014. Its wallet partners include Uber, Bookmyshow, and Makemytrip, along with others in categories such as shopping, travel, entertainment, and food.</div>
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<b>2. Clean Master</b></div>
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Keep that 'clean install' feeling</div>
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Nobody likes having a slow device, and Android somehow manages to grab digital detritus like a magnet in a junkyard. Clean Master is the mop and bucket that you need to scrub your phone clean.</div>
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Clean Master’s Junk File Cleaning feature scans your Android device and chucks out any unwanted cache and residual files. </div>
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<b>3. Prisma</b> </div>
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It make your photographs into strange modern art. It's quite complex, but the bottom line is it gets weird and wonderful results. So go download it and give it a try.</div>
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The world's most popular messaging apps says goodbye to SMS charges</div>
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Finally updated with a new interface, WhatsApp is the instant messenger of choice for any smartphone. Make voice calls or send video clips, pictures, audio or text messages. It’s everything you need to replace tired old SMS and MMS services.</div>
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Free calls around the world without fuss</div>
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Microsoft-owned Skype has been letting you chat for free over the internet on various different platforms. The newly updated Android and iOS apps now include video group calling. This means you can chat to up to 25 friends or family members at once, each with their own onscreen video box (presumably quite small).</div>
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This keyboard is one of the best for fast, accurate typing and it’s our new company favorite. Many of us have adopted Fleksy because it’s big, it’s clever and once you use it for a couple of hours, you realize how useful some of the smaller details are.</div>
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This small app brings you all stories, videos from NDTV India, so you can always be updated with current happenings from India, on the move. The things which I like in this apps is, you can also able to become iWitness and report for NDTV.</div>
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Count the calories, and the weight just falls off</div>
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Of course, running and exercise is only half the battle if you're looking to lose weight, and My Fitness Pal covers the rest. Simply search for the food as you eat it (or scan the barcode if you're eating out), and My Fitness Pal will do the rest, giving you a full summary of how much you're eating, and how quickly you can expect the pounds to drop.</div>
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There are some paid options in there, including additional dietary plans for those who really want to take control, but the free option will be enough for the majority of people. </div>
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Controversies aside, Uber is indispensable for anyone living in a big city, where hailing a black cab could be a quick way to bankruptcy. Uber can get you a ride anywhere within minutes of making a request. There are also five tiers of vehicles to hire, so you can travel like royalty if you so wish.</div>
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<b>10. Twilight</b></div>
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Rest your tired eyes by lowering the blue lights</div>
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The research is pretty clear: exposure to screens late at night can disrupt your sleep, leaving you weaker the next day. The simple solution is to stop using phones and tablets before bed, but that's easier said than done, and that's where Twilight comes in.</div>
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Functioning in a similar way to Flux for desktops, Twilight adapts the colouring of the screen to fade out the blue lights as the sun sets and you get nearer to bed time, tinting everything in a soft red glow when it really matters. It takes a little getting used to at first, but if it helps you get better quality sleep then it's well worth taking the time to adapt. </div>
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Clash of Clans has taken the world by storm. You know when a clash is going to go down against a rival clan, so you and your buddies can form up and build a solid defence while also forming a powerful offence. It's tactics, management and a way to keep in touch with friends or make new ones in stranger-filled clans.</div>
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YouTube is the largest video streaming site, is one of the best movie streaming app as well. You can easily find a good collection of movies on Youtube.</div>
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YouTube has the best video streaming technologies which lets you to stream movies very smoothly even when you are on a slow internet connection. On android devices YouTube comes as pre-installed.</div>
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I was introduced to Snapseed by fellow blogger and I’m so glad I found it because it makes it super simple to turn your photos into pro-looking snapshots. The way they have it laid out and organized settings and adjustments is quite handy.</div>
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Well I don’t really use this “official” Facebook app. It was pre installed on my phone. I occasionally view, comment, and like friends’ Facebook posts.</div>
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Instagram is ubiquitous in photography now, so you might as well have it on your phone. Owned by Facebook, the social network centered on photos offers great filters and connectivity with others.</div>
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Twitter’s microblogging platform brought about the happenings, internet facet and hashtags. Connect with you friends, share your new favorite content, follow celebrities, and get breaking news as it happens.</div>
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Pinterest is the go-to social network for finding and sharing inspiration on creative projects, hobbies, fashion, and more. The app features the same functionality as the website, allowing you to “pin” and “repin” posts from other users to various boards, so you can share and save new ideas.</div>
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You can set your location, the type of food you want, and your budget to find suitable local restaurants. There’s also a handy shake feature to get a random suggestion if you just can’t decide.</div>
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India's largest online fashion & lifestyle store is now in your hand. Myntra shopping app has all that you need to stand out and make a style statement. You can browse through 1,00,000+ product styles from 1000+ brands instantly on the Myntra shopping app. Discover latest trends on lifestyle and shop for clothes, kurtis, shoes, t-shirts, jeans, bags, skirts, dresses, jewellery, watches and much more. </div>
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So, these are my favorite apps that helps me go while I am free during work hours or travelling. If I have to pic top three apps that entertain me the most then I will go for - Instagram, Myntra and Clash of Clan! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I hear ‘superfood’, I immediately think ‘chocolate’. Simply because it is super. To my surprise, I found that dark chocolate is a superfood due to its high antioxidant levels. It’s also high in flavonoids, substances that have been shown to improve blood flow, suppress coughs, improve memory, and keep one hydrated, smooth skin etc etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are differences of opinion about the term ‘superfood’, and the list of superfoods can get wild, wacky and arguably unrealistic. So in the interests of being balanced, let’s say that superfoods are, broadly speaking, foods with high nutritional value that contribute significantly to your well being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a list of just some of the superfoods, to give you a rough idea: Avacado, Beans, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cinnamon, Figs, Flax Seed, Miso, Oats, Oranges, Oregano, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Salmon, Sardines, Soya, Spinach, Tea (green or black), Tomatoes, Turkey, Walnuts and Yoghurt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All credit goes to Popeye, the sailor who made it tempting to eat spinach! Kids voluntarily ate spinach because they wanted to be as strong as him. Mothers were certainly not complaining!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">North Indians have used spinach for years in a traditional vegetarian dish called Palak Paneer, which consists of fresh spinach and ricotta or Indian farmer’s cheese cubes in a thick, smooth and creamy curry. This dish is served with basmati rice, naan or roti. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 bunches of fresh spinach</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">200g of Paneer (Ricotta or Indian farmer’s cheese) cut up into small cubes</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 medium onions, sliced</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6-7 tbsp of oil</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 piece of medium sized ginger, minced</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3-4 cloves of garlic, minced</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tsp Garam Masala (curry powder)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp Cumin Powder</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp Coriander Powder</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ tsp Turmeric Powder</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Red chilli powder – to taste</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Fry cubes of paneer in 2-4 tbsp of oil until they reach golden brown in colour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Healthy option which gives instant energy to the body. Not only is it super easy to make, it is rich in nutrients too!</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 Avocado finely diced</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 large carrot, peeled and chopped</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">300g purple sprouting broccoli (or green broccoli)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">800ml vegetable stock</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon mixed herbs</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A moist, fruity, tangy cake with a superfood contained.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">225g golden caster sugar</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 medium eggs</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 limes, grated zest and juice</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">250g self-raising flour, sifted with a pinch of salt, plus extra flour</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">25g ground almonds</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8 tbsp lime juice (about 4 limes)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light. Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little flour towards the end to prevent curdling. Beat in the lime zest, then fold in the flour and almonds. Fold in about 3 tablespoons of the lime juice so you have a good dropping consistency (the mixture should drop easily from the spoon when tapped). Gently fold in three quarters of the blueberries and raspberries and turn into the prepared tin. Smooth the surface, then scatter the remaining fruit on top – it will sink as the cake rises.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Use whole herb leaves to add bursts of flavor to this salad. If you can find good fresh figs, use them here in place of dried ones.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 cup walnuts</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon sherry vinegar</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Salt and freshly ground pepper</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 ounces dried Black Mission figs, thinly sliced (2/3 cup)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8 cups mixed greens</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons torn mint leaves</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons chopped dill</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons snipped chives</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Quinoa is a grain which, unlike wheat or rice, is a complete protein containing all 8 essential amino acids. It has been recognised by the United Nations as a “super crop” for its health benefits – packed with dietary fibre, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It is also gluten-free and easy to digest. </span></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-18923555420924095532017-01-26T14:23:00.001+05:302017-01-26T14:23:38.107+05:30Why don’t you….<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">A start in the form of just one small step can take you further than you might have dreamed. No matter if we’re talking careers, relationships, a habit or an actual journey somewhere in the world. If you’re on the path to a major life change, or trying to figure out your passion, then a little inspiration can go a long way. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sharing few ideas and inspirational thoughts with you all..</span></div>
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The colder months of the year are just begun and they are proved to be the harshest on our skin. In winter we often face multiple skin problems including patchy skin, dry and dull skin, roughness and even shreds.</div>
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•Tip number one, no matter how much you hate water in winters, continue to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin as you do any other time of the year. </div>
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•Water is good for your overall health. Drink suffient water in winters too as water helps in detoxification and keeps the skin younger.</div>
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•Use natural ingredients to hydrate your skin. Homemade masks provide needed moisture in the winter months. Use ingredients like honey, avocado, yogurt, almond oil, bananas, and aloe. Create a paste, and leave on skin for 10-30 minutes for lasting hydration. (Note: Allergy checks necessary). </div>
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This will prepare you to put your skin barriers up for the winter! Comment below if you want a detail list of masks that I use in winters. Enjoy the season :) </div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Winter is finally here at my door :) It was the first day of fog.. I almost sprung out of my bed, when I saw dense white fog, peeping in side my window..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am so excited for the coming winter months. I just moved in to a new house and I'll start decorating my room and make it winter ready in coming week. We'll talk about that in my next post and now lets discuss some activities that you all should try, this December and January. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Create Ambiance! -- First and foremost! Buy a fireplace dvd, use candles that remind your of happy times, lighting, lanterns, teas, cocoas, make your home winter (holidays) ready :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Create a Work Coop -- work with friends/family to accomplish tasks that are long due </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Game Nights/</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Movie Nights -- with friends or family, try to find winter movies, my favorites are Christmas Hallmark Movies </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Organize/Decorate rooms: you can start by d</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e-junking your home</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Talk Therapy - find a friend or family member to talk to instead of staying isolated</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Read a good book or have a Read-a-thon -- its a best time to complete that one novel that is sitting on your side table since you remember </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Try new recipes -- avoid the stress... just cook it out :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Buy new make-up kit, give yourself a makeover or enjoy a home spa </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Go see a movie -- make it a family night out</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sign up for a class -- be it cooking, language learning or guitar lessons, just do it </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Book a hotel or cabin for a quick get-a-way</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Exercise -- go to the gym and start 2017 on a healthy note...</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Get a walking partner! (</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Can be a indoor activity too)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Find a patch of sunlight everyday -- enjoy the sunset </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Make a snowman -- if you live where it snows; </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Go ice skating</span><br />
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-62253139014910563082016-11-17T00:31:00.000+05:302016-11-17T00:31:39.033+05:30Combat Air Pollution using Natural Purifiers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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mere thought of living in a toxic environment is appalling and what is research
says that the air inside your home is actually 2 to 5 times more polluted and
toxic than the air you breathe outdoors?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Over
commercialization of goods created a web of harmful chemicals and toxics around us. Everything from the mattresses we sleep on, bowl we use for food to
our kids' books and clothes contain these chemicals. The health experts says
that even breathing around such things can be a cause of out toxic gases in
take which leads to rashes, coughing, irritation in the eyes, as well as asthma
like symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Formaldehyde,
a toxic gas, is found in insecticides, glues, shampoos, shaving creams, carpets
and other such items that we use on everyday basis. The chemical is actually a
carcinogen and can be fetal for people with sensitive respiratory issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Furthermore,
thanks to the Diwali 2016, the level of pollution in the capital is all time
high. On 30 and 31 October, 2016, from 9 pm to the wee hours of the next
morning, North India - especially parts of Delhi recorded PM 2.5 levels of
pollution which is beyond scale of pollution values.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Many
parts of the India are gasping for fresh air but shrouded in a thick blanket of
smog (smoke + fog). It is unimaginable that people do not know how many types
of pollutants they have in their house and they do not even open a window to
have some fresh air. Here is the list of natural purifiers for homes and
workplaces, which will keep our ‘Air’ fit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1. Houseplants<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Houseplants,
is a but obvious way for purifying and rejuvenating the air within houses and
workplaces, safeguarding people from any side effects associated with prevalent
toxins like ammonia, formaldehyde and also benzene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It's
the best way to counter the impact of pollution indoors, particularly if you
have a family member with some respiratory illness. It's suggested that you
have at least one plant per 100 square feet of home for efficient air cleaning
to be accomplished. The best plants to filter toxins from the air are Peace
Lily which prefers moderate sunlight, Lady Palm or Broadleaf Lady Palm which is
adaptable but prefers bright, indirect light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Areca
Palm, Golden Cane Palm and Bamboo Palm grow in bright, indirect light and can
be kept anywhere, especially in carpeted rooms or those which have recently
been painted. Chrysanthemum, commonly referred to as Pot Mums loves bright
sunlight, and Money Plant i.e. Golden Pothos - also called Devil's Ivy, Money
Plant, Silver Vine are adaptable in nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another
houseplant which helps purify the air is English Ivy - often called Common Ivy
or European Ivy and can be kept in rooms with computers, printers, fax
machines. Boston Fern also grows easily in bright light and is best for hanging
baskets. Spider Plant is useful in kitchens with gas stoves as it helps control
carbon monoxide and xylene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fantastic way to purify indoor air is with activated charcoal, also referred to
as active carbon. It's odourless, highly-absorptive and works wonders with eliminating
toxins from the air. Bamboo charcoal can do wonders as natural air purifier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"Salt
crystal products tend to reduce airborne irritants, pathogens and allergens by
pulling water vapour out of the air. Himalayan pink salt is a natural ionic air
purifier that pulls toxins from the environment and neutralises them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Simply
by adding a Himalayan pink salt lamp in your room or near your desk at the
office does the trick, in terms of functionality and decor. You can leave it on
at night as well, since the natural orange glow doesn't disrupt sleep hormones.
Salt lamps improve air purification much more when they are turned on, but
surprisingly work when turned off too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4. Increase Ventilation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Better
ventilation in homes reduces moisture levels, a major problem for indoor air
quality. The trick is not just open a window and let all the outdoor air
pollution enter in the living space. Instead, install trickle vents to purify
and cycle the air you breathe indoors, like use of exhaust fans which help
carry pollutants outside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ventilate
the kitchen with chimney, since cooking can be a major source of indoor air
pollution, especially if you have a gas stove. Scientists who measured indoor
air quality found that cooking a single meal on a gas stove can produce levels
of nitrogen dioxide that the EPA considers unsafe to breathe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also,
after taking a shower, it is advisable to vent out all the steam and extra
moisture in the air which can cause mold and mildew growth by turning the fan
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5. Beeswax Candles<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Opt,
beeswax candles instead of petroleum derived candles which releases benzene,
toluene and other chemicals in air. Beeswax candles ionise the air and
neutralise toxic compounds and other contaminants. Besides improving the air
quality at home, beeswax candles burn slowly so you don't need to replace them
often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In fact, pure beeswax candles burn with almost no smoke or scent. They
are especially helpful for asthmatics and to remove common allergens like dust
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Carpets are a toxic sponge. Clean them often. Study suggests that if you use a
doormat and take shoes off at the door, common toxins are reduced by about 60%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Eliminate excessive moisture, dust build-up and the use of chemical products
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Always lookout for natural alternatives for any household item.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Since dry cleaning solvents can be toxic to breathe, first let dry-cleaned
items air outdoors before bringing them inside in order to prevent chemicals
from entering your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Know the limitation of air purifiers, as they can help reduce some of the
tiniest air borne particles to an extent but fail to get rid of larger
particles effectively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Clean your air conditioner to help keep asthma triggers away from your house.
And as soon as you notice drips and leaks, get it fixed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-91682222170787447692016-11-08T00:49:00.001+05:302016-11-08T00:49:56.746+05:30Awesome Rawsome : healthy food diet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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With all the advances in medicine,
it is astounding to see how ill most of us are, especially with universal
diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart problems etc.</div>
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So can food heal us? Or we need
medicines and medicines and more medicines to be the part of our diet.</div>
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Most of us must have heard from our parents that
a healthy (food) lifestyle is the key to success. But what we cook and we eat or
for many families nowadays, what we buy, we heat and we eat is a matter of
concern.</div>
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But what if there is a better
way? A way that helps us recovers our health and look and feel ten years
younger?</div>
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<b>Eating raw</b></div>
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I was first introduced to the raw
foods lifestyle when my grandmother said, chewing some nuts are good for my
brain. I was struggling with my college studies and her advice helped me a lot…
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A whole new world opened to me as
I realised that there are people out there who are healthier and smart then me
and almost never cook yet what they eat is tasty, varied and in its best form
to release its vitamins and minerals.</div>
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<b>Why eat raw?</b></div>
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Quite simply, to unlock the
powerful nutrients and enzymes that raw foods contain; these are usually killed
off at high temperatures and we end up eating ‘dead’ food instead.</div>
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Even worse, a significant chunk
of the population depends on processed food, which is NOT food, merely junk
masquerading as food. All the cereals, energy bars, frozen foods and packaged
goodies lining the supermarket aisles are the cause of our declining health.</div>
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And when in desperation we visit
our doctor, he is just as clueless and ends up prescribing a ‘pill for every
ill’ to treat symptoms rather than address the root cause of the problem. </div>
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When we heat foods above 48°C we
destroy live enzymes that assist in digestion and health. Raw foods alkalise
the body, which helps to flush out toxins from cooked food. Cooked foods build
up acidic toxins and can lead to weight gain and disease.</div>
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Because raw food is nutritionally
dense, even a small quantity is more filling than a larger quantity of cooked food.
The latter may taste nicer but all we’ve done is consuming calories, hence we
get hungrier quicker as our body still craves the necessary nutrients.</div>
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<b>Who is a raw foodie?</b></div>
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Anyone whose diet consists of 75%
or rawer, live, nutritionally dense, unprocessed foods is considered to be a
raw foodie. For the majority, we are nowhere near that goal and many of us will
never be raw foodies.</div>
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<b>How to begin</b></div>
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Admittedly, most of us will never
go fully raw, but we can all incorporate raw elements into our diet and build
up gradually. The easiest ways to begin are to:</div>
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1. Include freshly made salads as
the main item at meal times. Instead of taking a huge helping of steak and
creamy mash, try to reduce the cooked food on your plate and increase the
amount of salad.</div>
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2. Make fresh juices a daily part
of your food intake. This means buying a powerful blender or juicer; the former
will pulverize all the fibre as well, so you can drink your juice or smoothie
consuming all the vegetable and fruit; whereas a juicer will give you a lighter
drink, but you will miss out on the fibre. </div>
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Instead of having processed foods
like cereal or rich foods like fried egg and buttered toast for breakfast, try
to begin the day with a vegetable smoothie; it is filling, tasty, and won’t
leave you feeling sluggish. </div>
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Aim to drink at least two glasses
each day, or go on a juice fast one day a week, consuming nothing but vegetable
juice all day long. Most people find the thought of drinking a vegetable juice
revolting; I did too until I tried it – it was delicious! Sweetened only with
fruit, it was satisfying and filling.</div>
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3. Go nuts – snack on nuts and
seeds instead of crisps and biscuits and you will find that you never
experience the midday energy drain that is common to most people.</div>
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Make your own raw snacks that are
super delicious and good for you and you’ll never reach for a candy bar again.</div>
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For recipes click <a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015/08/fruit-and-vegetable-salad-recipes.html">here</a>.</div>
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<b>PS: Make sure that you clean the food (vegetables, fruits, grains etc) </b>as much as you can. Proper cleaning and rinsing with water is must to remove any sorts of bacterias, chemicals etc from the food item.</div>
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Comment below if you want more recipes. For this particular type of post, I would like to
invite guest posts too. If you have any recipe, share with us, with your name on it and be a part of '<a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/">Mugdha Says</a>'</div>
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Thank you for reading guys… stay
healthy</div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-63091851041459171752016-10-31T18:06:00.004+05:302016-10-31T19:01:00.316+05:30The quick Halloween treat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Halloween is here and got no time for decorating your house
to arranging spooky dresses. But for one thing I can help you… I can give you three
easy breezy recipes that will make your Halloween party perfect..<br />
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You’ve run out of time to make Halloween-themed food, so it
will be better if most of the items for cooking can be used from your current
pantry. So here you got cocktails, sweet treats and some savory ideas, too. Now
go and enjoy your Halloween…</div>
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<b>Candy Corn Pretzel<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Pretzels</div>
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Candy corn</div>
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White/regular chocolate</div>
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Preheat oven to 250F degrees. Line baking sheet and align
pretzels on the sheet. Place small pieces of chocolate on each pretzel. Stick
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When it melts and starts covering the pretzel, take out the
tray and quickly put the candy corn on it. If the pieces as not sticking
together, remove the candy and place the pretzel back in the oven for 30 more
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<b>Spooky Fingers<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Melt the white chocolate. Dip the chocolate sticks in liquid
chocolate. Make fake nails out of regular chocolate place it on the stick. Let
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Melt the regular chocolate and dip the base part of stick
in the regular chocolate liquid. Put the finished product in a glass or make it
look like hand. Can it be more scary?</div>
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<b>Halloween Candy Bark<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Melt your chocolate in the over. USE your imagination. Dump
all of that leftover candy in to the melted chocolate. Let it set and after it
hardens, break it into pieces.<br />
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To know more recipes... please visit.. <a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015?view=snapshot">Tis the season to be foody</a></div>
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It’s a combo post for the readers… go and check the <a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015/10/last-minute-decoration-ideas-for.html">Lastminute decoration ideas for Halloween</a> too... thank me later :)</div>
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If you are struggling to guess, what Halloween is all
about, check '<a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2014/10/halloween-special.html">Halloween Special</a>'</div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-71477997427929030452016-10-30T00:26:00.002+05:302016-10-30T00:26:42.445+05:30India illuminated with Diwali festivities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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India is celebrating Diwali, the biggest and the brightest
festival in the country with utmost enthusiasm. Lights, colours,
flowers, rangolis, crackers, traditional sweets, friends, family and get
togethers are some of the fun activities that every Indian family will do on
the occasion.</div>
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Diwali, Deepawali or Deepavali as it is popularly known in India, is a
Hindu festival that is celebrated every year in autumn across the nation. It is
considered a very auspicious occasion not only in India but also in Fiji,
Guyana, Pakistan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal and other countries.</div>
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Spiritually, it signifies the victory of light over darkness
and of good over evil. Hindus across the world celebrate Diwali to celebrate
the homecoming of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana, after 14
years in exile.</div>
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To honour the return and illuminate their path, villagers
had then lit up diyas (earthen lamps) to welcome them and since then every
year, people follow the same. The celebrations include decorating homes, temples, offices
and residential societies with lights, diyas, flowers and rangolis; wearing new
clothes and participating in family prayers.</div>
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After the prayers, from little children to the elders,
everyone enjoys fireworks, following a family feast and an exchange of gifts.
However, the festival is not only a day-long affair, the Diwali festivities
extend over a five-day period.</div>
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Festivities start with Dhanteras, where people worship
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi. According to
Hinduism, demon Narakasura was killed on this day by Lord Krishna. </div>
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Diwali is celebrated on the third day and then Padva is
observed the next day dedicated to the husband-wife relationship and the
festivities end with Bhai Dooj, dedicated to the sister-brother bond, on the
fifth day.</div>
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On the day when Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Sikh community
in India celebrates Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind
from the prison.</div>
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While in the eastern regions, people worship goddess Kali
instead of Lakshmi and call the festival Kali Puja, in other regions, Govardhan
Puja is celebrated with hundreds of different cuisines prepared and offered to
Lord Krishna.</div>
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Not only in India, but Diwali is now a very popular festival
in foreign countries as well. Many people have started celebrating the
festival. They burst crackers and also decorate their houses.</div>
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So wish you all, A very happy and prosperous Diwali. I wish that you'll always shine as bright as Diwali Diyas and remain as sweet as Diwali Deserts!</div>
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Thank you for reading</div>
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<b><span style="color: cyan;"><i>Mugdha </i></span></b></div>
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Mugdha's Twilight Zonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00376821354892365432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632808377752298408.post-61557775619445493112016-10-23T18:30:00.000+05:302016-10-23T18:30:13.373+05:30Delectable Diwali Desserts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Diwali is most happening time of the year in India. It doesn’t
matter if you Punjabi or Bihari, Bengali or Maharashtrian, you must be fond of
desi mithai – the delicious desserts that you’ll made or buy from local sweet
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As a kid I use to love the edible toys made by sugar that we used to call ‘Khilone’. They are made by sugar syrup and often mold in various shapes
such as horse, camels, elephants etc. As I grew up ‘Khoya’ become a center ingredient
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Melt-in-your-mouth khoya barfi, scrumptious halwas and mouthwatering
pedas over other meticulously made, fancier mithai are my weaknesses. And don’t
judge me when I tell you that my birthdays never saw dark chocolate cakes or
fondant laced customized bakes but a big a box of kaju katli.</div>
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Today I am going to share the tiny packets of sweetness that
cheered me up without being failed. With time, the veil of ignorance gave way
but my love for those simple treats grew greater.</div>
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Khoya is a magic ingredient. To Make Khoya from Scratch, all
you need is full cream milk and a kadhai (wok). Bring the milk to a boil and
let it simmer on low flame. Keep stirring. Milk will eventually thicken and
start collecting into a solid mass. And it’s done.</div>
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Now you have mastered the art of making khoya at home (or
buy from shop), it is about time to learn some dreamy desserts. Also share your
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<b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">1. Khoye Ki Barfi</span></b></div>
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The all-time favourite khoya barfi has a unique taste and it
slowly melt in the mouth.</div>
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Prep Time: 51-60 minutes</div>
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Cook Time: 41-50 minutes</div>
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Khoya/mawa: 375 grams</div>
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Sugar: 1/2 cup</div>
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Liquid glucose: 1 teaspoon</div>
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Green cardamom powder</div>
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Pista to decorate</div>
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Cook the khoya and sugar together in a large thick-bottomed
non-stick kadai on low heat, stirring continuously, till the sugar dissolves
and the khoya starts to melt.</div>
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Add the liquid glucose and continue to cook, stirring
continuously, for twenty minutes, or till the mixture thickens and begins to
leave the sides of the kadai. Add the cardamom powder and mix well. </div>
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Transfer the mixture to a greased six-by-eight-inch aluminum
tray and spread evenly. Set aside to cool to room temperature and set. Cut into
twenty squares or diamonds and serve. Use grated pista to decorate.</div>
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Simple ingredients go into making this old favourite of
Uttar Pradesh. Click <a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015/11/diwali-2015-recipes-for-sweet-diwali.html">here</a> to know how to make peda</div>
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This melt-in-your-mouth, Rajasthani dessert is a must try</div>
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Prep Time: 26-30 minutes</div>
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Cook Time: 31-40 minutes</div>
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Serve: 4</div>
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Refined flour (maida): 1 1/2 cups</div>
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Mawa (khoya) crumbled: 1 1/2 teaspoons</div>
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Butter softened: 3/4 cup</div>
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Powdered sugar: 3/4 cup</div>
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Milk powder: 5 tablespoons</div>
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Corn flour/ corn starch: 2 tablespoons</div>
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Baking powder: 1 teaspoon</div>
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Soda bicarbonate: 1 teaspoon</div>
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Green cardamom powder: 1/4 teaspoon</div>
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Buttermilk: 1/4 cup</div>
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Milk: 2 tablespoons</div>
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Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease moulds or paper cups. Take
butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and cream together with a wooden spoon till
light. Add milk powder into the bowl and continue to mix. Add mawa and mix
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Add refined flour, corn flour, baking powder, soda
bicarbonate and green cardamom powder into the bowl and mix. Add buttermilk to
correct the consistency. If the batter is still thick add a little milk and
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Pour into the greased moulds or paper cups. Tap the moulds
lightly to even the batter. Place them in the preheated oven and bake at 170°C
for thirty minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool before demoulding.
Serve warm or cold.</div>
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Who wouldn't love to have a super treat to satisfy their
sweet tooth? The great Indian dessert that needs no introduction; read the
recipe <a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015/08/gulab-jamun-recipe.html">here</a></div>
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This one is a hit during Holi festivities and a delightful
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Prep Time: 31-40 minutes</div>
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Cook Time: 11-15 minutes</div>
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Khoya crumbled: 2/3 cup</div>
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Refined Flour: 1 cup</div>
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Ghee: 3 teaspoons</div>
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Oil to deep fry</div>
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Dried figs chopped: 1/2 cup</div>
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Seedless dates chopped: 1/2 cup</div>
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Cashew nuts chopped: 10</div>
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Almonds chopped: 10</div>
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Walnuts chopped: 10</div>
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For the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the
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Cover with piece of damp soft cloth and set aside for fifteen
minutes. For the filling, heat a non-stick pan; add the khoya and sauté for
three minutes or till the fat separates. Set aside to cool.</div>
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Add the figs, dates, cashew nuts, almonds and walnuts, and
mix well. Divide into twelve equal portions. Divide the dough into twelve equal
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Place one portion of the stuffing on one half of the puri,
lightly moisten the edges, fold the other half over the stuffing and press the
edges to seal. Pinch the edges to make a design.</div>
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Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick kadai; gently slide in a
few gujiya at a time, and deep-fry for five to six minutes or till golden
brown. Drain on absorbent paper and store in an airtight container when
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Send these sweet gifts to your loved ones and enjoy the festival of lights!</span></i></b></div>
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There you go, you have recipes of five awesome desserts that
will make your Diwali sweet. If you are looking for some other recipes… read my
last year’s post…<a href="https://mugdhasays.blogspot.in/2015/11/diwali-2015-recipes-for-sweet-diwali.html"> Diwali 2015</a></div>
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