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Taming Mane in Monsoon

Who doesn’t like the onset of monsoon when we all get respite and this comes as a breather from the scorching heat of summer but at the same time, the rainy season also brings a tale of skin and hair problems.

And during the current time of the CORONA crisis situation has become like a double whammy. Sticking to a regular hair and skincare regime becomes very important to avoid beauty hazards. This is the season when skin becomes susceptible to many skin disorders like skin allergies, rashes, oil secretion, chappy skin, sticky scalp, excessive dandruff, hair fall, dehydrated scalp, foot fungal, etc. Other factors like allergic hypersensitivity, imbalanced and poor diet and hormonal imbalance, overuse of hair dyes and chemicals ridden products aggravate the problem rendering your hair looking dull and lackluster. A regular skin and hair care regime followed by a balanced diet is very helpful in combating the problems and taming these concerns

Beauty Expert from Silverine Salon and makeovers shares easy to do quick fixes and beauty tips to help you resolve these concerns.

In monsoon many people face the problem of the smelly scalp and constant itching, this causes a lot of embarrassment. However, its always advisable to see your dermatologist if the problem is acute and you can also show the condition to the skin expert. After checking if the problem is occurring due to fungal or infection experts will suggest remedies. You must also start the treatment with cleansing and nourishing your scalp which is the first step towards the hair care regime.

Follow the routine by going in for natural hair mask and hair spa treatments.

Use mild shampoo followed by a final rinse with vinegar poured in water, this shall give you relief from itching.
Aromatherapy is very effective in preventing itching and scalp odor. Scents and aroma oil can do wonders. Use Tea tree oil, known for its anti-bacterial properties and tackle the issue of itchy scalp, rashes, scalp pimples, and sores, etc. Making tea tree spray at home is very easy and by mixing a few drops in plain water you can prepare the spray. Keep it in your bag or fridge and spray onto your scalp feels itchy.
Another very Using Neem oil is also very useful for itchy scalp. Mix a spoon of neem oil, rosemary oil mixed with tea tree oil and message. Antibacterial properties of neem help in keeping fungus and bacteria at bay.
Paste of crushed neem is a very simple and effective recipe for hair.
Treatment of Fenugreek works well for all hair woes. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight, use the strained water for washing your hair. Methi is an effective remedy for multiple hair problems like hair fall, dandruff, and dryness.

TAME DANDRUFF AND PREVENT HAIR FALL

Tame dandruff and Prevent hair loss through good diet and nutrition, it’s the most natural way to keep your hair thick and healthy. Hydrate, nurture and rejuvenate your hair with good hair masks that can counter dandruff, hair thinning, hair fall, and boost hair growth. Just whip up these useful hair masks:

Oiling with warm oil is very useful in dislodging flakes and dandruff from the scalp. You can message your scalp gently with olive oil or sesame seed oil.
Bananas make a wonderful hair mask when blended with an egg, three teaspoons each of honey and milk, and five teaspoons of olive oil. Massage this mixture onto your hair and scalp and leave it on for half-hour before you shampoo it out.
Scramble two eggs with two teaspoons of water and work the mixture onto damp hair. Let it soak in for 15 minutes before you wash your hair
Oil up your scalp with a mask from two eggs and five teaspoons of olive oil and massage into your hair and scalp. Let it sit for a half-hour before washing it out.
· Try avocado mask; mix one mashed avocado with a teaspoon each of olive oil and honey, then apply it to your hair. Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes and then wash it away.
Get a little nutty with an almond mask; Combine ¼ cup of honey, ½ cup of yogurt, and a tablespoon of almond oil. Work it onto your hair from root to tip; leave it on for 20 minutes before you shampoo.
Coconut milk is very good in treating hair fall and providing nourishment to the scalp
Message your scalp and strands with old and sour curd or lukewarm oil one hour before hair wash.
In this season skin reacts in an unpredictable manner and hair is unstable and unruly. Sometimes scalp is too oily and sticky or itchy and parched. Go for antidote according to the need of skin.

Dry and frizzy hair with natural ingredients from kitchen

This is another common and difficult problem. You can make a hair pack made with bananas and honey, this shall nourish your hair with natural moisturizer and keep your strands soft, silky and tamed.

· Whip together half a cup of milk, honey and few drops of extra virgin olive oil to get rid of dry scalp and Attain healthy, nourished and glowing hair.

· Go for extra conditioning mask prepared with mayonnaise, follow up the process with hot towel cover and Wash off with cold water to unleash silky hair.

· Bring back the shine to dull and lifeless hair with a pack of vinegar, banana, and avocado oil.

OILY SCALP

For oily and sticky scalp lemon juice therapy works very well.

Apply lemon juice on your scalp, leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off to ensure an oil-free scalp. You can also mix lemon juice in aloe vera gel. Or simply use the mask of mint paste.
Be careful while you buy hair products that replace moisture-based hair products with alcohol-based creams or gels.
Dos and don’ts
Wash your hair at least twice a week. Humidity leads to secretions of oil and sweat which tend to stick to hair and scalp that attracts grime and pollutants. This makes the scalp breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Choose mild shampoo and conditioner. Shampoos containing herbal extracts like shikakai, reetha, brahmi, amla, and henna are better choices.
Doing the trick with Accessories – Cover up the bad hair day during monsoon. You can contain unruly strands by giving them a style and fashion statement. Cover up your frizzy strands with a colorful scarf or beautiful bands that look funky and stylish and match with the color of your dress.
Long hair can be tied nicely in a high bun or a low bun. Short hair should be neatly tapered and well cut
Put on hold your plans to go for rebonding, perming or coloring, etc till monsoon is gone. As your hair needs optimum care these chemical laced hair styling treatments will do just the opposite and invite further damage which will be difficult to handle in this season.
Never comb wet hair as this tends to make your tresses weak and prone to breakage. Use a Wide-toothed comb after your hair is dry.
Taking good diet rich in vitamin E and C, almonds, spinach, olives, amla, and tomatoes, citrus fruits are very important. One needs to include fresh fruits, raw salads, sprouts, and yogurt in the daily diet.
Also, drink at least 10 glasses of water daily and avoid oily, spicy, junk, or outside food.

FABINDIA Adds Another Experience Center To Its List: Now In Panchkula

On December 27, Fabindia announced the launch of its new Experience Center at Sector 9 in Panchkula.

Spread across approximately 8,696 sq.ft, this store has been designed keeping in mind the multi-dimensional Fabindia offering that extends across a number of categories and services catering to every age group and their distinct needs.

Fabindia’s Experience Centers provide an alternative shopping experience by shifting from transactional exchanges to a more experiential and interactive experience. By creating a more engaging retail experience, Fabindia aims to have visitors experience the ethos of the brand, not just through the products they purchase but also through an immersive and inclusive experience.

Fabindia Experience Centers provide an alternative shopping experience by shifting from transactional exchanges to a more experiential and interactive experience. By creating a more engaging retail experience, Fabindia aims to have visitors experience the ethos of the brand, not just through the products they purchase but also through an immersive and inclusive experience.

In addition to the brands signature offering across garments, organics, home and personal care, this Fabindia Experience Center houses a FabCafé, an Interior Design Studio, Organic Wellness Center, Alteration Studio and a Kids Zone. The new format aims at delighting customers by creating unique experiences.

Fabcafe an Indian Bistro is an all-day dining concept that focuses on bringing a nutritious and contemporary menu through regionally inspired traditional Indian cuisine.

The Fabindia Experience Center also includes a designated space for Organic India’s Wellness store. The Wellness Center promotes healthy conscious living by encouraging customers to interact with trained consultants on various aspects of health, lifestyle and well-being.

The Experience Center offers an Interior Design Studio (IDS) a one-stop design solution that IDS provides a range of services such as consultancy on layouts, mapping spaces, product customization and color scheme coordination to help create memorable spaces. From homes, offices, resorts to boutique hotels the Fabindia Interior Design Studio offers design solutions and products to fit every style and budget.

Fabindia is the first retail brand to introduce a Kids Zone with Tugbug. It serves as an exclusive recreational area for children to relax, play, discover and create. The aim is to reconnect children with the arts through a combination of interesting and environmentally conscious activities including storytelling, puppet shows, painting, handicraft, clay modeling, recycling, gardening, reading, rhythm, movement, song and free play.

Additionally, the new retail format includes an Alteration Center that provides a complimentary alteration service post purchase of any apparel from the store.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Viney Singh, Managing Director, Fabindia said, “We are delighted to open an Experience Center in Panchkula. This format has been very well received and we look forward to making the same holistic experience that extends from Fabcafe to the Fabindia offerings available to our customers in Panchkula as well. Fabindia’s Experience Center in Panchkula makes this the twenty six in the country. Following the success of its twenty five other Experience Centers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Indore, Jaipur, Agra, Coimbatore, Trivandrum and Pune, Fabindia plans to launch more such formats in various other cities in India.

Chandigarh Based Makover Expert Richa Agrawal Showcases Makeup Trends In Paris

Winter is the perfect and most conducive season for celebrations, parties, and weddings and the season calls for flaunting the most creative and bold makeup. This remains the time when you can experiment with your looks and makeup. Chandigarh-based Rich Agrawal, who is the founder of Cleopatra Spa and Salon in Chandigarh and Punjab showcased some hot winter makeover looks and trends in Paris recently.

Against the picturesque backdrop of Effiel Tower in Paris stunning models tried sensuous winter makeovers and showcased the international looks created by Beauty and makeover experts Richa Aggarwal and Harveen Kathuria and young student from Cleopatra Beauty Academy. The occasion also saw fashionistas and beauty experts from Paris exchanging and showcasing traditional and international trends and tips.

Richa shared following beauty tips for skin and hair and ideas on prepping up looks for makeovers in winters.

Color PALETTE: Color red will remain in vogue in this season and fashionistas will go for dark reds and dark Pink which is burgeoning. Tones like old rose, lilac-pink, fuchsia, and baby pink. will also rule makeup looks. Muted hues of bronze-brown with primrose pink would be sought after too.

For Eyes: Kohl is in vogue these days, and winter is the best time to apply it too, to make the eyes look prominent. Light color mascara adds to the beauty. Apply your makeup meticulously and don’t pile on that makeup on your face. Don’t use heavy pencils or dark shadows to define your brows. Do the talking with eyes so gold mixed with dark shades like brown and burgundy this season would rule the scene, but blending should be done neatly and nicely and for eyeliner, a mix of blue and black is suggested. even green and deep blue are the happening colors of this season for depth and intensity.

Lips

The choice of lipstick should be completely in accordance with the skin tone and complexion. A mix of soft peach and orange to offer a very dewy fresh For girls with darker skin tone a good mix of beige and brown always looks great. Don’t forget to top it up with hint of gloss. Lip liners with a darker tone than your lipstick for defining or outlining your lips are a complete no-no . Lipstick should compliment your outfit. Avoid pale colors and flashy colors

Face
For face avoid very glittery blusher as it shines extra in your wedding pictures and makes it look like a wet face. For brides with darker skin tone, copperish blush topped up with a slight bronzer do the trick. If you have a lighter skin tone, go in for colors like peach or soft baby pink for the day wedding and for night one could go in for slightly darker shades with just a hint of shimmer. Be a blushing bride and opt for warm flattering cheek color in a pinky peach or rose. For oily skin, powder blushes are a perfect choice, but if your skin tends to be a bit dry, try a cream blush to achieve a dewy natural glow.

Nails
Experiment with nail art and nail shades and colors like gold, peach, and maroon, add a lot of sheen and color. Use everything with the right balance.

Checklist for Social Media Etiquette by The Industry Experts

Your conduct on social media reflects your personality and changes the perception of people towards you, which could be good or bad for you and completely depends on the way you behave on social media. You may be a technology savvy person, a social media bluebird or an ace expert on the subject of digital media who is spending a significant amount of time on the social platforms but all that can go haywire if you don’t follow certain norms and etiquettes.

There are certain courtesies and considerations rules and etiquettes to be followed before you start collaborating on social media.

Technology experts and seasoned educators Vimal Daga and Preeti Daga decode the rules for us:

Never use cuss words in the public domain as far as possible
Always try to avoid being judgemental especially about looks, weight, age, caste, color, class. nationality and religion.
While conversing with your social media friends try to avoid asking too personal questions, For example, if the other person is not talking about his or her marriage or relationship status or unemployment you have no business asking about it either.
Men should avoid asking women for their telephone nos unless and until the lady gives it on their own accord.
Avoid trying to be too intimate with your social media friend at the very outset, you should maintain a very formal relationship until you start feeling comfortable with another person.
You have to be careful while interacting because you can’t hear the tone of the voice, the written word can mean a lot of things, it depends on the context and tone with which you say it. So you have to take precautions to avoid unpleasantness.
Never tag the other person a lot of people take umbrage, they get upset if you tag them without informing them, try to avoid tagging, unless if you have been regularly interacting with them.
You should not demean someone openly while interacting on the social platform, this should be highly avoidable, this is not taken in very poor light, try to avoid spending time on social media while you are supposed to do your office work.
Put organic and original information about you in your profile like correct name, sex, your own photograph, and business. Don’t put pics of film stars, celebrities or your pets as your profile picture. Let your real friends approach a real friend only. You can fake your identity but in the long run, this will spoil your name and will be in bad taste.
Don’t send friend requests to people you don’t know and not acquainted with for selling your brand or product.
Refrain from responding to strangers unless you know them nice enough, there can be many people who have created accounts with false details and even fake genders, many men have been seen using profile pic of an actress and good looking girl and indulge in chatting or sending vulgar pics, be cautious and avoid accepting requests of such kind of people as they might have malafide interests.
Avoid sending game requests to people you don’t know or even to known ones before sending requests to seek permission first. Refrain from posting things you don’t want your boss or client to see on facebook.
Don’t drink and drive is repeatedly advised same is true in case of social media too, don’t tweet post or share pics if you are drunk and high, avoid to log in
Refrain from making comments on anyone’s post in an angry or upset state.

Mallika Gambhir Shares Detox Beauty Recipes For Glowing From Inside Out

15 days plan for achieving winter-ready beautiful bridal skin.

The onset of winter is here and the season remains most favored for weddings and celebrations, cool breeze, humidity-free and sweat-free weather makes it a perfect season for organizing weddings and enjoying the celebration as its the time to rejoice best of wedding delicacies and flaunt Haute couture fashion and done best of the makeup.

For brides, the season definitely offers plenty of reasons to go bold or experiment with wedding makeup and hairstyle but the weather brings along a plethora of beauty and skin related issues. Sadly but at the same time, the weather is not considered very healthy for the skin.

With winters many skin problems like rough, patchy, dry, dull, dehydrated skin, sadly every year this also remains the season when many metropolitan cities like Delhi deal with the problem of pollution which aggravates the skin issues.

However, by preparing your skin beforehand and making it combat after-effects of pollutions you can a beauty regime that takes care of your skin from inside out, follow these 15 days plan to work on your skin and accentuate the beauty of your skin and protect it from the after-effects of pollution and also to remain in great shape.

As you relish recipes made with these winter-friendly vegetables and fruits you reap the benefits by applying them straight onto your skin without worrying about the side effects as you do in case of cosmetics and expansive skincare brands. Moreover, you must take precautions to not to experiments with beauty products just before your wedding. Trying ingredients from your kitchen remains a safe and sure way to ward off harm caused by pollution and weather.

Carrots: Winters is the perfect time to gorge on delicacies made with carrots,

Make sure to add carrots into your daily diet plan, they are excellent sources of beta carotene and prevent aging, eliminating the damage caused to your skin by harsh UV rays, pollution, dirt and grime while adding nourishment and glow to your skin.

Include carrots in the form of soup or salad mixed with tomato to get the maximum benefits you can include it before lunch and dinner in your diet, to multiply the benefits you can also add a small piece of beetroot, garlic, and beetroot. Sprinkle parsley, lemongrass, and black pepper to enhance the taste.

Carrot beauty Pack – As you eat carrot you can optimize the benefits of the same by making a face pack with it and benefiting your skin with its nourishment.

Carrot Skin Pack: Take the juice of carrot, add potato juice and few drops of lemon juice, apply this in the evening and keep on the skin for 15 minutes. You can apply it daily to see this giving you skin with a glow. This natural and easy to make pack comes loaded with immense nourishment, vitamins, and minerals that work like building blocks for your skin.

Tomato Beauty Pack

Add the goodness of tomatoes to your diet, they provide lycopene which provides antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Taking this as soup increases its nutritional value and applying this on the skin will take care of ugly scars, pigmentation, melasma, and tanning. This works as an excellent toner and helps in minimizing large open pores thus tightening your skin.

Vitamin C: Beauty brands and dietitians are raving about the benefits of Vitamin C for good skin, vitamin C maintains good collagen levels in the skin which is responsible for wrinkle-free and tight skin. Use citrus fruits in your daily diet and lemon, oranges, guava and Aamla are richest sources of Vitamin C, so ensure that you have the required amount of citrus fruit included in your daily meal plan. Include Aamla chutney made with garlic and green onion and Himalayan pink salt in your daily diet. Even if you forget to have your share of fruit this chutney will work as a savior and detox your skin while giving you a natural glow that will stay for long.

Beauty Recipe; Very simple beauty recipe can be prepared with citrus fruit, take orange juice, mix powder of oats in the juice and apply on your skin, keep it to dry off for 15 minutes followed by a rinse with cold water. Regular usage of this skincare recipe should begin diminishing your skin patches and pigmentation. Forget about investing in exorbitant Vitamin C based creams or face packs that come with tall claims and are not always safe for your skin, even if you are going for organic brands you never know how your skin will respond to these products. Hence sticking to natural ingredients straight from your kitchen will ensure that you are applying beauty enhancers sans side effects.

Skin tightening and nourishment with proteins

Keratin, collagen, and elastin are obtained from protein, don’t underestimate the benefits of protein and include protein-rich food in your diet, Chicken, eggs, soybean, cold-water fish and raw milk remain excellent sources to replenish requirement of protein, Those on vegan diet can have their intake of protein with tofu, quinoa, chia seeds, pulses, kidney beans, soya, and beans. .

Replace your snacks with a good dose of soaked dry fruits like walnut, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds. They are rich in omega 3, vitamin e and offer essential nutrition needed by body and skin, you can make granola bar too with soaked nuts and munch them when you have craving for something sweet. Avoid taking sugar in excess as sugar accelerates the process of aging.

Beauty Recipe: Walnuts make an excellent choice for scrub, crush soaked walnut and almonds, mix them with crushed almonds, soaked chia seeds, raw milk and scrub on your skin gently to exfoliate, once mixed with raw milk this defoliator will not only brighten your skin but tone it as well.

Make sure to add a good amount of berries like cranberries and blackberries to your diet, they are called superfoods because of the multiple health benefits they offer for your organs and skin. Last but not least don’t forget to drink a good amount of water, at least 8 glasses of water is a must, you can also have a regular intake of coconut water, many people don’t want to take coconut water in winters but you can definitely have it during day time, around 11 am or 12 o clock, which is the best time. Make sure during the first half of the day consume a lot of liquid as the first half should be time for a detox.

Beauty Recipe

You can make good use of Nariyal cream, take crushed coconut malai, add few drops of lemon juice and apply straight to the face, this shall remove stubborn sun tanning and moisturize your skin.

In addition to rope in healthy changes in your diet, you must also replace sugar quoted sweets with sweets made with dry fruits and jaggery, add flax seeds in these sweets to enhance nutritional value.

MALLIKA GAMBHIR, MAKEOVER EXPERT, PERSONA SALON & MAKEOVER ACADEMY

Karwachouth Beauty preview and Trends launched by ace makeover expert Richa Agrawal

Just because its the time of festivity and celebration, it does not mean that you have to adorn the old and stereotyped look again. Fashion changes its form every season, and this season is all about going versatile and creative, informed Richa Aggarwal. Cleopatra was soaked in the spirit of festive season and added to its sheen and charm while launching innovative and beautiful looks and trends for women that will rule the fashion of karwachouth Fresh trends launched by Cleopatra.

The highlight of the evening were looks inspired by both modern as well as traditional ethics. While an English bun with a red lehenga and shimmery-nude makeup looks awesome, a glamorous curly hair-do complemented by heavy jewelry like Paasa and Tikka along with dark smokey eye look is great for a newly wed bride. For the mature ladies, Richa presented a look with almost nude makeup paired with light open curls and a Punjabi suit and jutti.

Speaking on the occasion, Richa said, “Karwachauth is all about bringing your best style forward helmed in a traditional look. While both nude and heavy/smokey/shimmery makeup trends are in, it all depends on how much you can get creative with these different styles of makeup and hairdos, keeping in mind your age and personal style.”

She also said that eating traditional ‘Sargi’ early in the morning is very important to fill in one’s nutritional stock needed for the entire day. “Eat paranthas, firni and coconut early in the morning. In case, one experiences any kind of pain due to gas, one can always opt for a light massage at the salon.”

(Pics) You can’t take your eyes off from Sonam Bajwa during Ardab Mutiyaran Promotions

Punjabi diva Sonam Bajwa, who is busy these days in promoting her upcoming Punjabi movie ‘Ardab Mutiyaran’, is making sure that her every look gets special attention! Taking internet by storm, Sonam has shared her stunning pics. These recent clicks are from her promotional tour across North India for Ardab Mutiyaran. Have a look!

Absolutely rocking in a track suit, even Sonam’s casual look is capable of rising the temperatures.

Perfectly fitted white blouse with loose-fit jeans, suits her well-toned figure so well. Isn’t it?

Ardab Mutiyaran releases on 18th October starring Sonam, debutant Ajay Sarkaria, singer-turned-actor Ninja and model/actor Mehreen Pirzada in lead roles.

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Binnu Dhillon Visits Cleopatra Salon and Makeovers

The mood was Punjabi and ambiance was eclectic as Punjabi movies current heartthrob and actor Binnu Dhillon paid a visit to Cleopatra salon and makeovers in sector 9 , Chandigarh. The star graced the occasion that marked the launch of Cleopatra’s festive beauty carnival.

He joined Richa Aggarwal, owner of Cleopatra and beauty expert Harveen Kathuria to flag off the carnival that aims to promote eco-friendly ways to attain beautiful looks and staying away from the use of chemical-laden beauty products. A month-long festive beauty carnival aims to build awareness towards celebrating the festive season by opting to go eco-friendly.

As the festive season approaches Richa Aggarwal kicked off festive friendly beauty therapies that are eco-friendly and organic in nature, the salon also unleashed the campaign by distributing plant sapling for a month. Tips were also shared on adding green and organic nutrition to diet and food and embracing it for skincare.

BINNU DHILLON stated, “It’s always good to invest time and efforts towards reasons and causes that spread the message of leading a healthy lifestyle and promoting wellness. Cleopatra is well known for its penchant towards promoting green and organic approach towards attaining good health and beauty. I am happy to be part of this festivity that encourages people to adopt healthy living.”

Speaking on this occasion Richa Aggarwal stated, ” Festive season calls for celebration and jubilation, but sadly people also indulge in practices that cause pollution and noise, we through this carnival have begun to create awareness towards adopting eco-friendly means for celebrating the festivity. Carnival would include lifestyle modification sessions, diet, and lifestyle counseling, knowledge of beauty products according to the skin and complimentary skin analysis.

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Irish Music & Drama School forays into India with its grading & academic programmes

[h4]Ireland’s Leinster School of Music & Drama introduces authentic gradation systems in music & drama, learners to benefit. [/h4]

The Leinster School of Music & Drama (LSMD) which has been established under the aegis of Griffith College, is a national examining body in Ireland and is a centre for excellence in music and drama education and training since 1904. The LSMD is Ireland’s largest independent music and drama examining body. Since its founding, the school has produced an array of accomplished performers and pedagogues.

(L-R) Deepak Luthra, Kevin Geoghegan and Nisha Luthra pose at an event organised to discuss details about Leinster School of Music & Drama, Ireland

Mr. Kevin Geoghegan, Director, International office, Griffith College, Mr. Deepak Luthra,Head of India & South Asia, Griffith College and Mrs.Nisha Luthra, Head of Operations(India), LSMD and Founder of The Narrators, interacted with media about LSMD’s vision for the region and how learners of theater and music can benefit, by the International examining and pedagogy model presented by LSMD.

Kevin Geoghegan said, “Our mission is to nurture and support music and drama education and training. Through the LSMD’s graded music and drama examinations, diplomas and teacher training courses, its aim is to make music and drama tuition and training accessible. The LSMD’s graded exams are designed to encourage learners’ technical and artistic development.”

Nisha Luthra said, “The LSMD not only provides graded examinations for learners, it also has a number of academic programmes in drama education. In particular, the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education is Ireland’s only specialised certification in drama education qualification and is designed for the contemporary practitioner in drama education, whether they are interested in teaching in a school or running a practice or studio.”

Said Deepak Luthra, “Learners who successfully complete any of the LSMD grades will find that in some disciplines, such as music or drama, where portfolios or demonstration of work may be required, will aid their admission to both academic or practical programmes at the university level. Griffith College would be happy to welcome such learners to apply for its degree programmes in Music Production, Music Technology and Film and TV.”

Adds Kevin, “Bollywood has been instrumental in creating huge awareness about careers in acting and even music. Our initiative in India starting from Chandigarh will be to formalise education in music and drama using our expertise. We are looking for tie ups with regional and national drama & theatre organisations and even schools and colleges. This will be not just to offer graded exams but a formal curriculum too.”

Nisha added, “Soft skills are one of the most important aspects these days for those looking for employment. A focus on formal drama training polishes an individual’s personality and makes him of her future ready for any challenge in life. Those schools , educational institutes , theater & music academies etc who would like to get into an international gradation system and formal curriculum in music & theater can write in atindia@griffith.ie.” ”

A highly modern digital examination and tutelage system, which makes the process affordable, is a key advantage which will accrue to learners in music and drama.

It is noteworthy that LSMD has already started its initiative with Ms. Karen Casey (Head of Faculty-LSMD) and Ms. Sheila Nolan (LSMD Drama Examiner) assessing recordings of rehearsals of students who enacted ‘Thy Work is done’ – a stage play performed by students of Vivek High School. The play was directed by The Narrators, founded by Nisha Luthra. The participants were awarded a LSMD certificate by Mr. Kevin Geoghegan & Mr. Deepak Luthra.

It is pertinent to mention here that learners can also apply to Griffith’s large portfolio of programs in Business, Finance, Computing, Law, Pharmaceuticals, Interior, Fashion and Communication Design, Hospitality and Photography. While studying these programmes, learners can also continue with their LSMD Grade exams. What’s more, academic scholarships will be available to all students of who enter degree programmes with Griffith College.

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Cleopatra Spa and Salon Dedicates A day to International Yoga Day

Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame gets……The feeling was echoed by stakeholders of the wellness sector and the aura reverberated through the ambiance of Hotel Mount View, Chandigarh, Sector 10 today.

As the world seemed in the perfect mode of celebrating Yoga and people back home were stretching and bending their way through the Indian practice, the mood in the city beautiful seemed no different. A day was dedicated to celebrate International Yoga Day was organized by Invest Punjab ,Govt of Punjab in collaboration with Dr. Gulshan Sharma DG ICSI.

S Balbir Singh Sidhu, the honorable minister of health and family welfare, Govt of Punjab was the chief guest for gracious occasion and the event witnessed the participation of eminent personalities from sectors of wellness tourism and aesthetics, educationists, yoga enthusiasts and fitness gurus from Punjab and Pan India joined in the celebration.

The day progressed with a series of sessions that illuminated the growing popularity of Yoga the world over and its unsurmountable significance in attaining optimum wellness. Experts shared the common platform and exchanged their views and experiences about yoga and how this ancient Indian practice is proving to be a gamechanger for the wellness tourism sector. However, the need for spreading awareness about the benefits of yoga for addressing several health issues was also deliberated upon. Ways and means to spread the benefits further were also discussed during the day-long conclave.

Speaking on the occasion Mr S Balbir Singh Sidhu said” We feel proud to felicitate the universal acceptability and appeal of this ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice of India which symbolizes alignment of body and consciousness. Punjab has been a hub for medical tourism and the practice of Yoga remains the foremost point of attraction for people of a foreign land, who are visiting the city for wellness tourism. You can’t fathom to separate yoga from wellness and the role of yoga towards the growth of the wellness sector. Yoga today enjoys huge enthusiasm from all across the globe and Punjab’s contribution to the growth of wellness tourism remains indisputable.

The conclave also brought to fore the key issues and challenges while the need was discussed to adopt a constructive approach for converting drawbacks into opportunities.

Taking an active part in the conclave was Richa Agarwal R.D, Founder Cleopatra, GC Bwssc, and international Jury for Makeup and Aesthetics- OMC India Skills. As Richa represented wellness and aesthetics sector, she elaborated the significance of Yoga in enhancing aesthetics while combating much health hazardous. She said,” With regular practice of yoga one can possess a flawless skin and youthful looks. Yoga is a natural beauty enhancer and if you are hooked to the practice you will not feel the need to opt for artificial ways of enhancing your beauty. By incorporating practices of yoga in your daily routine you can ward off many health issues. Yoga remains a perfect way to lead towards the alignment of the body-mind, self, and intelligence. Richa highlighted these points during the conference while also raising pertinent questions on the subject.

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Illuminating the occasion with their gracious presence was Mitali Johar, Mrs. Chandigarh and joining her were Fitness Guru Vishal, ace nutritionist Ritu Pradhan and wellness experts from Thailand, all of them seemed upbeat about taking part in the day-long conference and echoed their experiences and opinions about Yoga.

In addition, to dedicate the day in the name of Yoga, DR Gulshan Sharma DG ICSI the organizer of the event also presented vital input on bringing Punjab on the world medical tourism Map and improving infrastructure. Preparedness of associated departments in ensuring smooth management for tourists was also discussed and possibilities to tap the potential and means to plug in the loopholes were explored too. Sessions on capacity building, future growth, skills, and training roadmap was discussed in depth.

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