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  • Get glowing with these DIY seasonal fruit masks

    Get glowing with these DIY seasonal fruit masks

    Ladies, it’s Sunday and we should all be unwinding after a long week. Pamper yourself with these amazing face masks and get super glowy and healthy skin. Here are a few DIY face masks that you can easily make at home.

    Make sure you wear an old T-shirt or an apron to prevent the face mask from dripping onto your clothes and apply the face masks over your bathroom sink to avoid making a mess on the floor. Oh and don’t forget to light some candles for the perfect relaxing experience.

    1.    Mango and Gram Flour (Besan) face mask:

    You’ll need:

    4 tbsp mango pulp

    2 tbsp gram flour (Besan)

    1 tsp honey

    1 tsp yogurt

    How to make?

    Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Make a thick paste and use your fingers to spread it on your face. Leave it on to dry and then wash with cold water.

    Gram flour (besan) is very good for exfoliation and it also helps in tan removal. Yogurt can help in lightening dark spots and honey keeps the skin hydrated.

    2. Mango and egg white:

    You’ll need:

    2 tbsp mango pulp

    1 egg white

    How to make?

    Whisk the egg white well and add the mango pulp to it. Blend well and make a smooth paste.

    Apply the face pack. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes. Wash with cold water.

    Egg white makes the skin tight and tones the skin. This prevents wrinkles and other signs of aging. Meanwhile, the mango pulp prevents drying.

    If you are not in a mood to make a face pack. You can rub mango slice all over your face. That also does wonders.

    3. Apricot Mask:

    You’ll need:

    3-4 apricots

    1 tbsp oatmeal (ground)

    2 tbsp of yogurt

    How to make?

    Wash and remove the pits of the apricots and grind them. Mix apricot puree, oatmeal, and yogurt.

    Apply it to the face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

    Apricot removes blackheads and helps in improving skin elasticity. It acts as a natural moisturizer. It will help in reducing skin blemishes and improving skin tone.

    4. Peach, Lemon Juice And Rose Water

    You’ll need:

    1/2 Peach

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    1 tbsp Rose Water

    How to make?

    Mash the peach with juice. Add lemon and rose water to mix the ingredients.

    Mash well and apply on your face. Let it air dry for 25 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

    Mixing peach with lemon juice and rose water adds a glow to the face, clears skin from impurities and prevents the formation of acne and pimples.

    5. Papaya Cucumber Banana Face Mask

    For a soothing and refreshing feeling, use this papaya, cucumber, and banana face mask.

    You’ll need:

    1/4 ripe papaya

    1/4 cucumber

    1/2 banana

    How to make?

    Peel and blend all ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth puree.

    Apply mixture onto your face and let it dry for about 15 minutes. Wash the mask with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel.

    Papaya is good for reducing pigmentation, cucumber soothes sunburned skin, and banana will hydrate and soften rough skin.

  • Make most of your summer break

    With exams over and the summer break in full swing, now is the best time to start planning on how to spend your holidays and make the most of them. While sleeping through the days and binge-watching shows through the night does sound tempting, it becomes boring after a little while and can leave you feeling lazy and low.

    Here are some exciting things you can do this summer.

    Volunteer at an old home

    Make voluntarily visits to old homes or orphanages. Spend some quality time with the people there by playing games or reading them story books.

    Alternately, if you’re someone who’s fond of animals, you can even volunteer at an animal shelter. Such places are usually short of staff and they can always do with an extra pair of hands.

    Internships

    Internships during the summer break offer many advantages. Not only do you learn new skills, but you also get work experience which will help you when you start looking for jobs.

    Travel

    Travel to some new place, meet new people and learn a new culture or explore your own city with your friends. Take a lot of pictures and Enjoy! Here are the places you can visit this summer that are not very popular.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UKSMMmCeUI

    Expand your knowledge

    Take advantage of your free time and expand your knowledge. Make a list of books you always wanted to read or find the best sellers or you can ask your friends and family for the books that are worth reading.

    Take Courses

    Learn cooking, baking and surprise your family with a yummy cake or you can go for some tech courses. Master photoshop this summer and get your pictures perfectly edited.

    Plant a garden

    Decide what you would like to grow, flowers or vegetables, and google how to plant and care. Keep your garden watered and weeds out of your garden. If you don’t have a lot of space at home, you can plan in pots but make sure they get enough sunlight.

  • How to pick a watermelon that is sweet and ruby red?

    Nothing is more refreshing than watermelon slices on a hot summer day. It has high water content and is super nutritious. But do you know how to pick one that is sweet and ruby red? Here’s how.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEIVj4WCK6o&feature=youtu.be
  • The World’s Best Airline Flies From Your City Too

    The World’s Best Airline Flies From Your City Too

    We’re not spoiled for choice when it comes to international travel. 2018 winner of the Skytrax World Airline awards, was Singapore airlines but this year, it’s Qatar Airways, an airline which operates from major cities in Pakistan.

    Qatar Airways Economy Class.
    Photo credit: Qatar Airways

    The annual awards are announced in Paris and voted for by more than 20 million passengers worldwide.

    Singapore Airlines took second place and another Pakistan favourite, Emirates just made the top five by making it to 5th place.

  • Al-Huda’s Farhat Hashmi says there is no such thing as marital rape

    Al-Huda’s Farhat Hashmi says there is no such thing as marital rape

    Televangelist Farhat Hashmi has often been criticised for her regressive views and statements.

    Recently, a video on her’s surfaced on Twitter in which she is saying that marital rape does not exist. According to Hashmi, a woman cannot say no to her husband and advises wives to submit to their husbands’ ‘demands’.

    Hashmi said that she wouldn’t prefer to talk on the relations between a husband and wife because they are private but because it is about religion she feels she should address the matter. Farhat then went onto say that a lot of marriages and households are affected because of such matters as they are not openly discussed.

    Farhat then went onto say that women have developed a mood of resistance and are more focused towards their careers because of which they don’t have enough time for their husbands. She said that “Allah ki raza, shohar ki raza main hai aur Allah ki narazgi, shohar ki narazgi main hai.“

    Farhat also said that men work hard to keep their wives so the least the wives can do is to ensure they are sexually satisfied and that a woman’s mood shouldn’t count. Farhat asserted that in order to keep Allah happy, a women must keep her husband happy. She even quoted a Hadith to support her stance.

    However, Farhat said that oral and anal sex is unlawful and haraam. She also said that if a woman is sick or is physically weak then she doesn’t have to oblige to her husband’s demands.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUefgcrXIQs&feature=youtu.be&t=25
  • Live screening of Pakistan India match

    Live screening of Pakistan India match

    One day to go for the most awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2019. Long-time rivals Pakistan and India are all ready to face each other at Old Trafford, Manchester. Any cricket match between the two opponents becomes the talk of the town and all the restaurants, tea stalls and cafes arrange live screening for the cricket lovers.

    For Karachites:

    Q Star Convention Hall- DHA:

    Cricket lovers can enjoy the match on big screen with food, music and selfies. You can go with your children also and let them enjoy the face painting. Tickets are priced at PKR 1000/- per head.

    Pavilion End Club- Rashid Minhas

    Cricket fanatics can enjoy the match with numerous activities with just 400 rupees per person. They range from food stalls, lucky draws, gifts, and giveaways.

    For Lahoris:

    Emporium Mall:

    Lahoris can head to emporium mall to watch the match. Enjoy the match with various other activities. Go with your family. You can enjoy match and can go for shopping during match breaks.

    Uncle Tetsu Pakistan:

    Watch the nail biting Pakistan  vs India match  with the cheesy jiggly cakes. Uncle Tetsu Pakistan is giving a free drink with each cheese cake purchase if you bring your father with you.

    For Islamabadis:

    Shakar Parian National Park:

    Cricket fans can sit back and enjoy the match with free popcorn and a drink at Lok Virsa, Garden Avenue, Shakar Parian National Park. Ticket is for 800 rupees.

  • Snack Guide for the #CWC19

    Snack Guide for the #CWC19

    A cricket match is incomplete without food. How is it even possible to watch the overs go by without any snacks to munch on? Here are some easy snacks you need to have on the table for the “hottest match of the season.”

    Corn and Cheese Nachos

    Tortilla chips topped with cheese, corn, jalapenos and salt are irresistible. Can’t wait to dive into the crunchiness.

    Pizza

    You can never go wrong with pizza. Either avail one of cricket pizza deals or make your own bread pizzas at home, if you’re someone who is health conscious.

    Simply add ketchup, cheese and your favourite toppings on a slice of bread and pop it in the oven for a quick bread pizza.

    Chips and Dips

    Grab a few packets of crisps and a bottle of salsa dip from the store or make your own creamy dip at home with mayonnaise, cheese, yogurt, herbs and lemon.

    Ice Cream

    The Pakistani cricket team is very unpredictable and you can never tell what they will do next. For those moments when things get heated and tense, ice cream is the best snack to cool everyone down and bring down the tension.

    Fruit Salad

    For all those who are conscious of their diets, the fruit salad (better known as fruit chaat) is the best match snack. Mix together your favourite fruit, add some chaat masala and juice and your chaat is ready.

    Mixed Nuts

    Another healthy option. Add cashew nuts, peanuts, walnuts, pistachio, almonds to a bowl and your guilt-free snack is ready.

    Masala Corn

    Probably one of the easiest things to make. Boil frozen corn and add butter, salt, lemon and masala to it and you have chatpata snack ready.

    Nuggets and Fries

    Perfect for when the match is not going your way and the depression hits. Allah na karay but you gotta be prepared for anything.

  • How Prince Harry is saving the environment

    How Prince Harry is saving the environment

    The World Economic Forum has estimated that currently there is 50 million tons of plastic in the world’s oceans which is alarming because plastic can take centuries to degrade. Hence, popular personalities across the world are making efforts to combat this problem and are encouraging people to go plastic-free and adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

    Prince Harry is one of them. UK media outlets, quoting the Prince’s close friend Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras, have reported that the Duke of Sussex is making conscious efforts to cut down on his plastic use and actually requests hotels he stays in to use minimum plastic.

    Recalling a time he and Harry stayed a night at a hotel before a game, Figueras said, “He talked to a person at the hotel and said, ‘This morning I got my coffee and I saw that you have a plastic thing on the coffee. And then I also sent my shirt and I got my shirt in a big plastic bag.”

    Looks like Harry is borrowing a page from wife Meghan’s book. The Duchess follows an eco-friendly lifestyle and in fact, a lot of her fashion is also sustainable.

    Not only the Prince but Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced a ban on single-use plastics in Canada. The leader of the state said that Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021 and the specific items to be banned will be determined based on a science-based review, but the government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws.

    Trudeau asserted that the issue of plastic pollution is a “global challenge” and that everyone should play an active role in combating it.

    Moreso, even our neighbours are taking the initiative to end plastic pollution. A village in the east India state of Assam, where people are too poor to pay school fees, is educating children free of cost as long as they bring 25 recyclable plastic items.

    Pakistanis are also making efforts to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, albeit on a micro-level. Here are some tips from The Green Gang Pakistan on how to use less plastic:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RwYYmDEnuw
  • K Town gets a new bun man

    K Town gets a new bun man

    When Pappa Roti shut down in Pakistan, bun lovers across the country were left heartbroken. But Karachi fans can now rejoice because a new Baker Boy has arrived in the city.

    Baker Boy, a Malaysian brand, has opened its to doors to customers and are serving hot, buttery, coffee buns as well as karak chai and freshly baked brownies. Their signature buns are made with a special recipe that makes them crisp outside and soft inside. Sounds like the perfect tea time.

  • New study claims sleeping with light on can cause weight gain in women

    New study claims sleeping with light on can cause weight gain in women

    Women who sleep with the television or a light on in the bedroom may be more likely to gain weight, a new study has claimed.

    The research conducted a survey of almost 44,000 US women, with a follow-up five years later. The women in the study were classified according to their level of exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN) which came from a variety of sources, from small nightlights or clock radios to light shining in from the street to televisions or room lights.

    One of the key findings was that women who slept with a television or a light on in the room were 17 percent more likely to have gained five kilograms (11 pounds) or more during the study period.

    Authors suggested that the light may be suppressing the production of melatonin, thereby disruption circadian rhythm and eating patterns.

    Other possibilities were that light acts as a “chronic stressor” disrupting the release of stress hormones such as glucocorticoids that play a part in regulating food intake, or that there may be another mechanism at work that affects metabolism directly.

    The authors acknowledged several limitations including that the data was self-reported and they did not know how intense various light sources were.

    High light exposure may also “reflect a constellation of measures of socioeconomic disadvantage and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, all of which could contribute to weight gain and obesity.”

    A professor of Chronobiology at the University of Surrey in Britain agreed with the finding saying, “To maintain good sleep hygiene, avoid light and electronic distractions in the bedroom.”