Lucknowi Chikankari designs

Chikankari with pearls

Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery. Believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, Mughal emperor Jahangir's wife, it is one of Lucknow's most famous textile decoration styles. History of Chikan cloths So fine was chikankari that the Romans called them ‘textili venti’, woven winds. In early times, the embroidery was … [Read more...]

The importance of music

Music for children

Music can have a powerful and the most delightful effect on people. It creates a special atmosphere and affects mood. Music has the power to soothe you, to stir you, or just make you want to get up and dance. Dutch researchers found that not only can late-term fetuses "hear" sounds, but they can actually "learn." The researchers exposed the fetus to a noise, and then used ultrasound to see how it … [Read more...]

Scrub your body

Sugar scrub

As they say that only cleansing, toning and moisturizing is not enough. Your skin needs scrubbing too. Scrubbing your body is a task which even you could do in your house and with complete privacy. All you need are a few things which will be given below. So ladies keep reading on. Need for a Scrub Scrubs are important because of the following reasons It removes the layer of dead skin cell … [Read more...]

Adoption: A noble deed

Angelina Jolie & Bradd Pitt with their adopted kids

A biological child is born from the womb of a mother whereas an adopted child is born from the heart of a mother. World over, there are thousands of couples who are childless due to reasons we do not want to get into. One would also find men and women who do not want to marry either for the fear of loosing their independence or are unable to find partners. These people still want to have a child … [Read more...]

Top female choreographers in India

Vaibhavi merchant

Dance is an integral part of Indian film Industry aka Bollywood. For many years the choreography of Bollywood films has been done by males. It is only recently that many female choreographers have entered the scene and their performances have been appreciated. Following are a few noted female choreographers who rule the roost in Bollywood. Saroj Khan Saroj Khan is a popular Bollywood … [Read more...]