with BeautyBasics Reena Nair Dear Reena,
Blossom Kochhar
Almonds and honey cure blemishes
Dear Blossom,
I have an 8 month-old baby. Her limbs are darker than her face. Is this a serious condition? Also, please suggest a home remedy for my hair loss problem.
reena_nair18@yahoo.com
Do not use any products on your baby, since her skin is still sensitive. If the problem persists after a few years, consult a dermatologist.
For your hair fall, powder 10 gms of lime seeds and black pepper. Make a fine paste with water or ginger juice. Massage this paste into your scalp every night. Leave it on for three hours and rinse.
For practical solutions to your every day beauty needs, write in with your full name, address and photograph to beauty expert Blossom Kochhar at beauty@mid-day.com
BargainBazaar
Sales, exhibitions and bargains to check out
Get upto 50% off on home ware, clothes and accessories.
At: Lifestyle, R Mall at Mulund, Phoenix Mills at Lower Parel and Inorbit Mall at Malad.
Get upto 40% off on cardigans, jumpers and other garments at the Fall/Winter Sale.
At: Mango, Crossroads, Haji Ali.
Buy any three Rupa products and get one brief worth Rs 55 free.
At: Rupa retailers across the city.
Get upto 50% off on clothes, bags and jewellery from January 27 to February 14.
At: Ashlyn Jane, Ambedkar Road, Khar.
For free listing, send in information on sales and exhibitions with photographs to shop@mid-day.com.
MyFirst
Stint as an Assistant Director
Varun Badola,
television actor
In 1995, I was working as a costume designer for Tigmanshu Dhulias television serial, Naya Daur.
An assistant director quit all of a sudden, and I was pushed into the direction team. Tigmanshu was surprised and impressed with my ability to direct.
There was a time when he was so busy with the script of Dil Se, that I actually directed a few episodes on my own. I also unofficially assisted Tigmanshu on his feature films, Charas and Haasil. However, I got tired of being behind the camera, and finally shifted my focus to acting.
As told to Sakina Rangwala
DailyDabba
Nethra Raghuraman
Model/actress
Whats in your dabba today?
Salad, a bagel with cream cheese and pesto.
What do you love finding in your dabba?
Rice.
What do you cringe to see in your dabba?
Excess oil.
Who packs your dabba?
My maid and I.
As told to Anjana Vaswani
KnowYourself
Are you truly desi?
With the Americanisation of our films, lyrics, food and clothes, do you stand out because of your desi attitude? Or are you struggling to stay afloat? Find out:
1. Your idea of being patriotic is:
a) Watching Shahrukh Khan dance around the tri-colour in a Bollywood flick b) Attending a flag hoisting ceremony on Republic Day c) Buying, eating and wearing desi.
2. Your midday snack is a:
a) Burger b) Bhelpuri c) Vada pav.
3. Do you listen to Hindi music?
a) No. It is too uncool b) Just a few songs with meaningful lyrics c) Yes. All the time.
4. Do you shop at handicraft exhibitions:
a) No. Id rather shop at a mall b) Sometimes. You can get quite a steal c) Yes. I make it a point to because it helps village artisans.
5. Can you speak your mother tongue?
a) No. I speak in English with friends, and at home b) Yes, but not too fluently c) Yes.
AstroAdvice
Shirley Bose
Shirley, when will I be successful?
Dear Shirley,
Dear Shirley,
My life has been a mess for the past two years, but I have finally decided to take control of it and change for the better. I plan to work in a call centre after my board exams. Is this the right job for me? Will I be able to find love?
Name: SL
Date of birth: February 10, 1988
Dear SL,
It is a positive sign that you want to take responsibility and change for the better. This maturity will help you achieve success. Your positive period begins from July 2006 onwards. Look for a job in the finance or the service industry (the call centre job falls in the second category). However, you must pursue higher studies as well. You will meet a new friend and the choice to take the relationship beyond a platonic level will be entirely upto you. Wish you success and happiness. God bless.
Dear Shirley,
My daughter is not academically inclined. Will she pass her tenth standard board exams with a good percentage? What career should she opt for in the future?
Her details:
Name: Riddhi
Date of birth: January 19, 1990
Dear Mansi,
Your daughter should sit in the North East corner of the house, facing the North or the East when she studies. This will help her to retain information better. She must eat a balanced diet, exercise and have leisure time too. Do not compare her with fellow students.
Be supportive and concentrate on her positive qualities. Dont let her think that her self worth and your love for her depend on what percentage she gets.
Acupressure, neurotherapy, teaching and catering are good career options for her. Good luck to your daughter, and God bless.
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