Today, Tata Starbucks announces the introduction of an all-new vegan product lineup in India. Starting this month, Starbucks is adding three food products: Vegan Sausage Croissant Roll, Vegan Hummus Kebab Wrap and Vegan Croissant Bun. This lineup is developed in partnership with Imagine Meats, a local plant-based food venture by Celebrity Couple & Entrepreneurs Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh.

The newly-launched vegan food menu provides more vegan options for customers, in addition to Starbucks’ existing beverage customization options with plant-based dairy alternatives such as almond, oat and soy.

As customer interest in vegan choices increase, Starbucks remains committed to introducing newer offerings in locally relevant ways. For Starbucks, expanding vegan menus globally is one of the ways the company is pursuing its goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 50%.

Speaking about the launch, Sushant Dash, CEO, Tata Starbucks Pvt Ltd said, “Customers in India are increasingly looking to explore more vegan food options. Since Starbucks arrived in the India market, we have always aimed to provide locally-relevant choices for vegetarian customers, and this new collaboration with one of India’s home-grown ventures, Imagine Meats, is yet another way to offer our customers more ways to customize their Starbucks Experience with delightful new offerings.”

Commenting on the partnership with Starbucks, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, Founders of Imagine Meats said, “Imagine Meats is our heartfelt endeavor towards nurturing a caring attitude regarding the planet while nurturing conscious and sustainable high protein food choices. We are thrilled to be joining hands with Starbucks who supports our vision and to introduce a new vegan food menu in India that offers consumers a simple guilt-free switch to plant-based meat. This unique partnership helps accelerate our efforts towards bridging the gap for non-vegetarians and vegetarians alike, who are actively trying to make a conscious shift towards adopting a sustainable food lifestyle.”

The new vegan product lineup is available in select stores in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Pune.

As per a September 2021 study by a retail broking company in India*, the plant-based meat market in India is estimated at $30-40 million. The new menu joins a growing list of vegan menu options available to the brand’s customers around the world.

Gifted ghazal writer Ved Prakash Malik passed away in January 2004. On his death anniversary, his daughter Kusha Malik has published Gule-Sarshar, a book of his ghazals.

A natural and talented writer, Ved Prakash Malik used to write in the simplest form. The flow of thoughts in his ghazals depict love, liveliness and hope, among many more aspects of life.

In one of the couplets, he writes, “Kuch milen ya na milen, milte milate rahiye… Shauk achcha hai, isse khoob badhaate rahiye… Dost gar kaam na aaye toh bas ye kariye… Unko iss baat ka ehsaas karaate rahiye.”

The unique aspect of this book is that the collection of ghazals can be understood by everyone from all age groups. Anybody can connect and identify with Ved Prakash Malik’s touching words. The ghazals in Gule-Sarshar comprise a mixture of emotions including happiness, grief and simple truths about life.

The book has received appreciation and glowing tributes from prominent personalities including Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas, actor-director Raju Kher, writer-poet Azhar Iqbal, writer-director Ranjit Kapoor, writer-actor Atul Tiwari and legal luminary Sumant Batra.

We’re sure poetry lovers would appreciate reading this treasure trove of ghazals. The book is available on Amazon.

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Onion is a kitchen staple used in almost all the vegetables to add flavour, but do you know onion oil or juice also makes a great remedy for hair loss and other hair problems? Read the tips below to give your hair the much-needed pampering with nourishing onion oil.

Onion oil benefits – reasons it should be part of your hair care process

Onion oil controls hair fall

There can be various reasons behind hair fall like hormonal changes, postpartum, weak health etc. No matter what is the reason behind your hair fall, sulphur in onion oil makes the best remedy stop hair breakage. Packed with minerals and vitamins, it also stimulates keratin in the skin and helps in preventing hair fall.

Onion oil prevents premature greying of hair

Unhealthy eating habits, lifestyle, genetics, stress, pollution and lack of essential minerals in the body are some of the reasons behind premature greying of hair. Onion oil provides all the essential antioxidants and flavonoids to the scalp to control premature greying of hair.

Onion oil makes hair healthy

It works as a great hair follicle nourishment. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in onion provide all the essential nutrients to the scalp and help your scalp restore lost nutrients.

Onion oil prevents infections

Anti-bacterial properties in onion help fighting infections of the scalp. Infection on scalp can cause various other problems including hair fall, reduced hair growth and dandruff, to name a few.

Onion oil removes lice

Lice is one of the common problems among school going kids. The strong smell of onion help you deal with lice and get a lice-free scalp within a few uses.

How to make onion oil at home?

The best part is, if you don’t want to invest in expensive products, you can also make your onion oil at home.

Onion juice and coconut oil

You can make onion oil at home by mixing coconut oil, castor oil and olive oil in onion juice. You can either mix all three oils in onion juice or can just mix any one of these. To make onion juice, make onion paste in a blender and then strain the paste into a soft cloth.

Apply the oil on your scalp and leave for at least 30-60 minutes. Wash it off with some good quality shampoo to see the results.

Onion juice

Blend chopped onion in grinder by adding little water. Now strain this paste using a muslin cloth to get onion juice. Apply this juice on your scalp by gently massaging the scalp with your fingers. Leave it for around one hour and wash it off with cold water. Repeat it often to get lasting benefits.

Onion juice hair pack

In addition to onion oil, you can also use its juice to make different hair packs for various hair problems like dandruff, growth, greying etc.

Honey and Onion Juice for Hair Growth

Mix a quarter cup onion juice with a tablespoon of honey. Apply this mask on your hair roots and scalp. Wash it off with a mild shampoo after 30 minutes.

Onion and Curry Leaves

Curry leaves make a great ingredient in so many dishes, but do you know it also works wonders on your hair. Make a paste of curry leaves and mix is it 2 tablespoons of onion juice. Apply it on your scalp and leave to rest for at least one hour and then wash with a mild shampoo. This helps in improving hair health and preventing premature greying of hair.

Onion and Yogurt for Strong Hair

Make a hair pack by mixing 2 tablespoons of yogurt with fresh onion juice. Apply this mask on your scalp and wash with a mild shampoo after one hour.

Points to remember when using onion oil or onion juice

• Strain juice from muslin cloth to avoid flaky onion particles. Removing flakes from the hair is seriously a tedious task.
• Always wash your hair with mild shampoo to remove the onion smell from your hair.
• To avoid the pungent smell of onion, you can mix it with a few drops of your favority essential oil.
• As onion oil doesn’t suit every skin type, always perform a patch test to avoid any allergic reactions.

Try these onion oil remedies and get your beautiful, shiny and long hair back. Don’t forget to share your experience with us through comments below.

Lockdown sucks, but we have no other way to protect ourselves from the Corona pandemic. After liquor shops, I guess beauty parlours and saloons are the places that people want to be opened.But remember these are the places with the highest risk of infection. Be it the use of same products or closeness to the clients when providing services, risk of getting infection is very high.

While we are stuck at home, we no access to beauty parlours for our regular skin care regime, we also have a great chance to learn some natural tips to get glowing skin. You can now take out the products waiting in your almirah to be used or you can simply take a round to your kitchen. This time not for cooking but to collect the products to make your skin look fresh, healthy and glowing.

Here are some easy and helpful tips to take care of your skin like a professional:

Multani Mitti pack

As the summer season has already started, people with oily skin must have started facing problems. If you don’t want to use chemical laden products on your face, you can make a homemade face pack with multanimitti and chandan. This natural face pack not just helps you get rid of acne but also helps you get healthy skin.

Cucumber, tomato and potato face pack

The best part about this face pack is that you can turn this mixture of all these three products in a cold face pack by putting it into the ice tray. Just take out one cube every morning and apply it on your face. Wash your face after a 15-20 minutes and get the glowing skin without a visit to the parlour.

Use face and body mist

Working from home seemed like a treat earlier which is now not less than a punishment. With all the other tasks sitting at one place for hours seems more hectic. During WFH, you can’t get breaks like you get in office but you can at least do something to feel fresh. Body and face mist are the good way to make your skin hydrated fresh. You can use Natural Bath & Body Wild Wonder Body Mist to get the soothing fragrance and feel great.

Semolina and gram flour pack

Dead skin is one of the common problems faced when the season changes. You can easily get rid of this problem by using a few ingredients from your kitchen. Just mix half a teaspoon of semolina with one teaspoon of gram flour (besan) and curd to make a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and make your skinglow naturally. If you have oily skin, replace curd with rose water to make the face pack.

Turmeric and honey paste

This easy and quick face pack helps you get even skin tone with a natural glow. Mix 1 teaspoon turmeric with a spoon of honey, yogurt and lemon. Apply the pack on your face and neck and leave for 15-20 minutes. Wash it with cold water and see the magic. The best part about this face pack is that it is equally effective for both boys and girls.

Stay hydrated

Don’t know about you, but I always forget to take water while busy in my work, which I know is not good for health. Taking enough water is essential both for our body and skin. Make sure you take at least 8 glasses of water. If you don’t like regular water, you can try fruit infused water. Simply add fruits of your choice like watermelon, mint, cucumber etc. in the water bottle and keep it near you to drink it at regular intervals.

Also read:Amazing Health and Skin Benefits of Spice & Herb Water

Take healthy food

What you eat has a clear impact on your skin. So, make sure you include healthy food items in your diet. Increase your intake of fruits, salad, grains and leafy vegetables. Stay active and healthy.

And the most important tip – even if the government allows beauty parlours to function, avoid any visit for some time. No matter how hygienic the place is, chances of getting infection are the highest there.

Having outdoor meals is a common way that we connect with our friends and families. Whether we are gathering with friends and family members or meeting new people, dining at restaurants is an excellent way to spend time together. Therefore, finding the ideal restaurant is one of the most important things to put into consideration if you want to have a nice meal and make a valuable experience. Here are six factors that you should always consider to make a perfect choice while choosing a restaurant.

Price of the restaurant

This is the most important criteria when it comes to choosing a restaurant. First, check your budget and decide to choose an appropriate one to dine at. Choose the right restaurant that will give you value for your money. When planning for Melbourne tours, finding the right place that offers you a good quality taste, excellent service and beautiful decoration will make you feel happy about paying. On the contrary, you won’t be satisfied with what you get when it comes to some fancy restaurant that does not provide a better-tasting meal and excellent service for you.

The General Hygiene of the Restaurant

Hygiene standards of a restaurant matter in choosing a perfect dining place. The places where the food is prepared and the entire dining area must be kept clean always. The research reveals that suggest that the cleanliness of the washroom any restaurant determines the level of hygiene of the whole restaurant. Most of the restaurants having their washrooms clean are more likely to prepare their food in a clean environment. It’s therefore important to use the washroom first before you start to order.

Service Offered At the Restaurant

Having meals at a place that does not even know what an excellent service means makes you unhappy, and it is not worth paying for. To avoid all this, consider choosing a restaurant where you can get the best service from friendly waiters and have an enjoyable dining experience.

Physical Location of the Restaurant

Choose an easily accessible restaurant from your house. Look at the distance from the bus stop, the taxi expense as well as the parking, and select the place which is convenient for you. It is a different matter when the location of the restaurant of your choice is a riverside or within the extensive garden. When that is the case, then you can choose according to your preferences.

The Restaurant Menu

The menu of a restaurant is one of the most critical aspects. Many people choose the dinning places depending on what particular cuisine they want to try. An ideal restaurant should be the one that can adequately serve fresh food and good taste. When you are trying to eat at a new place for the first time, it’s essential to know the kind of menus available first. If you intend to have a group dinner during your Melbourne tours, consider a place where you can get the general menus that all the people will enjoy.

Confused whether the Coronavirus lockdown will be over after May 3 or not. Among the growing number of cases due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Ministry has decided to continue to lockdown, but in regions that have been categorized as red zone. Based on the number of cases, the Health Ministry has divided the country into three zones: Red Zone, Orange Zone and Green Zone. As per the available data there are 130, 284 and 319 red, orange and green zones respectively.

All four major metro cities Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai are among 130 red zones. Apart from these, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Indore some other areas where lockdown will continue as these lie in the red zone. With 19 red zones, Uttar Pradesh tops the list followed by Maharashtra which has 14 red zones. Along with the red zones, Uttar Pradesh also tops the list of orange zones with 36 cities.

What are red-zone districts?

These are the areas with the highest numbers of Corona cases. A district contributing to more than 80% cases or a district with doubling rate less than 4 days is classified as a red zone.

What are orange-zone districts?

Any district that hasn’t reported even a single case in the last 14 days is classified as orange-zone district.

What are green-zone districts?

District where no fresh Corona case has been found in the last 28 days has been categorized as the green-zone district.

Check the complete list of all three zones below:

Commenting on the decision of dividing the country in three different zones, the Union Health Secretary stated, “The districts were earlier designated as hotspots/red-zones, orange zones and green zones primarily based on the cumulative cases reported and the doubling rate. Since recovery rates have gone up, the districts are now being designated across various zones duly broad-basing the criteria. This classification is multi-factorial and take into consideration the incidence of cases, doubling rate, the extent of testing and surveillance feedback to classify the districts.”

Hot and sexy, smokey eyes is a makeup trend that never fades away. It has been the number one eye makeup trend for years with no chances of going anywhere soon. No matter how popular the trend is, there is no denying in the fact that there are women who still crave to learn the trick to get the perfect smokey eye look. If you are also one of them, here is your guide to learn smokey eye makeup and take your eye makeup game a level up.

The best part about smokey eyes is that you can easily play with different colors including blue, black and brown.Let’s understand the basic steps and the process to achieve the perfect look just in 10 minutes.

Just in 10 minutes? Shocked?

Don’t worry, if followed the right steps, it is completely possible to get a perfect smoky eye look in just 10 minutes. I have done it and you can also do it. The best part about it is that, you don’t need to look at the perfection when doing it so quickly. The whole game is about the right smudging and blending, which you can easily learn with little bit practice.

Let’s start!

What you need?

1. A brow filler
2. A matte brown cream shadow
3. A black kajal pencil
4. A shimmery black eyeshadow
5. A matte brown eyeshadow
6. A shimmery, peachy beige eyeshadow
7. Concealer

Step 1 – Fill in your brows

Filling the brows first help you understand how far you need to sweep you eye shadow. It helps you from the hassle of cleaning the overly spread eyeshadow and wasting time.

Step 2 – Apply matte brown cream shadow

This is the time to build out the look by applying your matte brown cream shadow. Spread it evenly all over your lids from lash line to the brow bone with the help of a flat brush. Once applied well, now blend out the edges with fingers or a tapered blending brush.

Note – If you have oily lids, start by applying a layer of colourless eye primer.

Step 3 – Apply black kajal pencil

Line your upper and lower lash lines as well as your water line with a black kajal pencil. Smear the kajal pencil all over your lid. (You don’t need to be perfect for this step as ultimately you have to smudge it.)

Step 4 – Apply shimmery black eyeshadow

Now with the help of a flat eyeshadow brush, apply shimmery black eyeshadow on top of the black kajal on your lids. When most of the eyeshadow is used from the brush, give a few strokes of the leftover eyeshadow on the same brush on your lower lash line.

Step 5 – Blend black liner and shadow

Here comes the real game, where most of the women get stuck. Blending the kajal and eyeshadow to create the smokey eyes. But it’s not that difficult. Just pick up your tapered blending brush and blend the shimmery eyeshadow into the black kajal. Start with small circular motions from the lash line and then use a windshield wiper back and forth motion while moving up into the crease.

Now connect your lower lash line to the outer corner of your lids by gently running the same brush along your lower lash line.

Step 6 – Apply batter brown eyeshadow

Now you have got perfect smokey eyes as a beginner. You can either stop here and complete the look by applying mascara or can give more finishing with a touch of matter brown shadow. Apply it with domed blending brush to soften the transition between the darker black and lighter brown shades.

Step 7 – Clean the extra fallout

With the help of a makeup wipe, clean any fallout under your eyes or on your cheeks. But you need to be careful as sometimes we end up wiping the smokey layer on the lower lash line.

Step 8 – Hide the dark circles

If you have any dark circles under your eyes, hide them with the concealer. Apply concealer just up to the edge of your smokey lower lash line and soften the transition with a Q-tip.

Follow these steps, and there you are with perfect smokey yes to rock any party. Have some questions, write to us through comments.

Looking beautiful is what every woman wants. For this some rely on makeup while others prefer going natural, but yes, all want to look beautiful and attractive. As beauty enthusiasts, women are constantly in search of different tips to up their beauty knowledge. So, to bring your search to an end, here we provide a list of top 10 beauty tips every woman must know:

1. Make your lips look fuller with peppermint oil

Don’t want to spend money on Botox to make your lips look fuller like most of the actresses. No worries, you can still make them look naturally beautiful. Next time when you apply lip gloss, just add a few drops of peppermint oil in it and get plump lips instantly. 

2. Never leave home without sunscreen

We all have heard this advice don’t know how many times, but only a few of us seriously follow it. Make it a point that you don’t step out without applying sunscreen irrespective of the weather outside. It not just protects your skin from sun damage but also works as one of the best anti-ageing tools. 

3. Hydrate your cuticles

The more you hydrate your cuticles, the stronger nails you would have. So develop a habit of applying cuticle cream or oil before going to bed. You can also use excess eye cream on cuticles to keep them hydrated. 

4. Use layers of skincare products carefully

How to layer skincare products the right way is one of the major concerns among women who love to apply makeup but are not a pro at it. But it is really essential to know the right layering as it can make or break your makeup game. 

Logically, you should always start your layering game with application of the thinnest layer leaving the thickets and creamiest products for the end. Creams and oils in the thick products seal other products on the skin and help you get a perfect and flawless look.

5. Use vaseline to tame eyebrows

The shape of your eyebrows plays a huge role in your overall appearance. Properly tamed eyebrows make you look beautiful while curled and disobedient eyebrows make you look messy. You can easily tame them by using a small amount of Vaseline. Yes, this is one of the best uses among different uses of vaseline. 

6. Clean nail polish stains with lemon

I just hate the stains left after removing nail polish colors like blue, red and other dark shades. Finally, I got a solution to this problem and would like to share it with you. You can get rid of those stains and can get bright nails instantly by sticking your nails in lemon halves for just five minutes.

Also check: Expert Tips for Nail Extension and Their Maintenance

7. Choose the right liquid for natural beauty

If you love to go natural for a beautiful look, you need to be extra careful with the liquid you choose for your body. It might be tempting to grab a cup of strong coffee or alcohol in the office party, but are these really helpful for your skin? NO! Drink ample amount of water to keep your skin hydrated, bright and oxygenated. You can also transform your skin by including a glass of fresh vegetable juice in your breakfast. 

Also Check: Include These 7 Detox Foods in Your Diet for Glowing Skin

8. Hot water gives an invitation to bacteria

Hydrated skin is a secret to a beautiful face, which you can get only when you wash your face with cold water. Dermatologists also suggest that you should wash your face with cold water as warm water opens the pores and which further gives an invitation to bacteria. 

9. A patch test can avoid many problems

Most of the hair care and skincare products contain chemical substances, which might not suit every user. So, whether you are trying a new hair colour or a new hair removal cream or any other skincare product, you should always conduct a patch test. It alarms you about any chances of allergy and protects from various skin problems. You should always read the instruction manual provided with the product and follow the steps given on that for a patch test. 

10. Exfoliate regularly

Don’t wait for your visit to the beauty salon or next appointment with your beautician for regular skincare processes like exfoliation. This is an amazing beauty tip you should always follow. Regular exfoliation of the skin helps you get rid of dead skin cells, cleanse the pores and ensures that your makeup sets effectively on your face without making cakey layers. 

How many of these beauty tips you have already tried? What is your favorite tip? Do you have more such beauty tips for fellow beauties? Let us know through comments!

Many of us just dream of a life, which Archana and Vidur are living right now. The married couple, who is the owner of ‘Travel my nation’, spoke to Glamtainment about their experience as bloggers, how they met, tips, their favourite place in India to visit and much more:

What inspired you to start Travelling and writing blogs?

Archana: Curiosity and a couple of personality traits. Both of us are drawn towards nature, simplicity and have a strong passion to be away from the crowds. Our inspiration also comes from the fact that both of us had a love for the outdoors since we were kids, we both lived in small towns that were high on nature and that we both didn’t want to be chained to a desk job forever.

A small cottage next to a bustling stream high up in the mountains, away from everybody! That’s the dream a lot of us have and we are working towards fulfilling that! After we both started travelling and posting pics, a lot of people motivated us to post more and write about it. And that’s how we got into blogging. We are still learning the creative process and it’s been slow progress for us. But we are grateful to everybody who sees our posts, likes them, follows us and read our blogs – every single view / like motivates us to do more and do better!

How do you guys meet?

Archana: I hope Vidur’s ex-bosses aren’t reading! When he was working at a startup, he hired Archana to lead a part of the team he was managing. Over a course of time, we got to know each other’s interest and went on one eventful trip, where we returned as a couple! For two people to find something they are deeply passionate about, creates a strong bond and we think it happened for us in that one trip! That passion is still going strong and that’s what keeps us motivated to do what we love and keeps the spark going in our relationship.

Q. How do you fund your travel?

A. Well, there are a couple of things we do to fund our travel. Firstly, we run www.travelmynation.in and earn money through the articles we post there and for other publications as well. Secondly, since a lot of people support us on Instagram – we have built a good, genuine following and get to work with brands who are looking to reach their target audience.

We have also started our own marketing firm under Travelmynation, where we offer creative marketing services for brands of all categories. And lastly, we have our own tour the company, Moto Overlanders (www.instagram.com/motooverlanders) which specialises in curated, offbeat tours especially for inbound customers.

Q. Would you encourage other people to make their blog and travel?

A. No cause that increases our competition!! Just kidding. Obviously, we feel everybody should journal their travels and share their experiences with the world. And that can only happen when they travel! All though, there aren’t a lot of places you can actually discover, but you can always discover new experiences and stories! And we feel that’s what a real traveller would like to read about!

Q. What do you know now that you wish you knew when you first started travelling?

A. That we could turn this into a full-time career. If we had gotten into this 15 years ago, it would have been easier for us to establish ourselves. Now it’s tougher because everybody is a photographer or Instagrammer or a blogger. Apart from this, we learned how to take part in green travel where we try to leave as little a carbon footprint as we can wherever we go. The challenge with our tourists’ spots is that they are heavily crowded and suffering from an ecological crisis. Take the J&K region for example. Now that anyone is free to buy properties there, hotels & resorts are going to make a bee-line for land purchase. But has anyone thought about the impact on nature? Through our travels, we try to educate fellow travellers and hoteliers how they can be more eco-friendly and reduce their wastage.

Q. Do you think Instagram (or any other social handle) verification helps in getting better deals and audience?

A. There are a lot of content creators posting amazing content and in return monetising this through Instagram without verification. However, we feel that the verification badge comes handy if you are setting up a shop on Instagram.

Q. Where is your favourite place in India? Why?

A. Ha-ha, this is a really difficult question to answer! So let us break this down. Archana and I love the mountains, their serenity, and beauty so obviously our favourite destination has to be up in the Himalayas! We loved the time we spent in places like Aru Valley, Kashmir, Arunachal and Sikkim and probably these are the destinations we love the most. Apart from this, we are hardcore wildlife lovers and that’s why Masinagudi is also one of our favourite places to be!