Top five celebrities and their non-starry partners!

Bollywood is full of actors who fell for their co-stars and chose settle down with them. Be it Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan or Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan,

we have seen a number of celebrity couples who entered matrimony.But there are our other romantics who fell in love either with ,

their childhood sweethearts or married someone outside the glamour world.Let’s brush up our knowledge with some of them.

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik

Bollywood’s chocolate boy Imran Khan who rose to fame with his debut `Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na` broke millions of hearts by tying the knot with his longtime girl friend Avantika Malik.

The two married after dating for almost 9 years in 2011. Their love story is one-of-a-kind and now they are proud parents to baby Imara.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Bollywood damsel Shilpa Shetty found her love in business tycoon and IPL team Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra. They married in the year 2009 and have a son named Viaan Raj Kundra.

 Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan

Actor Kunal Kapoor and investment banker Naina Bachchan had an ideal beach wedding. The couple tied the knot in February 9, 2015 at Seychelles in the presence of close family members.

Later they threw a grand reception in Delhi which was attended by a bee line of celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and family. Naina is the niece of the megastar Amitabh.

Zayed Khan and Malaika Parekh

B-Town’s dapper actor Zayed Khan tied the knot with his high-school sweetheart Malaika Parekh in 2005. The sweetest thing about Zayed in their love story is that he proposed to his lady love three times with different rings.

 Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput

The latest celebrity in-line to have fallen for a non-filmy lady is our very own Shahid Kapoor. His engagement news with Delhi girl Mira Rajput has already left many of his female fans depressed.

The two are reported to tie the knot on June 10 in Greece which will be a destination wedding. Sigh! Their story is indeed a surreal fairty tale.

A Bollywood superstar meets an ordinary girl, falls in love–and rest as they say is history!

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Apple to pay labels post Taylor Swift’s open criticism

Apple has announced it will pay labels for rights to stream their music, just a day after pop star Taylor Swiftslammed the company for its three-month free trial.

In a tweet, senior vice president of internet services and software Eddy Cue wrote that Apple would pay artists during the 90-day period.

Calling the trial “shocking, disappointing and completely unlike this historically progressive and generous company,” Swift, 25,

had written in an open letter she would not release her latest album “1989” on Apple Music streaming service.Swift explained that Apple’s planned three-month free trial for the service,

during which labels will not be paid for music sales, was keeping her from providing the album.”We know how astronomically successful Apple has been,

and we know that this incredible company has the money to pay artists, writers and producers for the three-month trial period… Even if it is free for the fans trying it out.”

She added that she is able to support herself and her team on live performances, but she is looking out for newer artists, songwriters and producers who are not yet as financially successful.

“These are not the complaints of a spoiled, petulant child. These are the echoed sentiments of every artist, writer and producer in my social circles.

who are afraid to speak up publicly because we admire and respect Apple so much. We simply do not respect this particular call.”

“We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation,” she said.

Five ways to slim down your tummy and thighs!

Yoga is considered as one of the the best and simplest ways for weight loss. The best thing about yoga is that it can be practised by people of any age as it is equally good for any age group.

Even pregnant women are recommended to do Yoga because it can be healthful during the period as long as they take certain precautions.

Stress has been linked to many health problems including gaining weight. Yoga, which is believed to be a good stress buster,

will not only help you stay in shape, but will also reduce your risk of getting certain diseases. Losing weight and staying fit can help boost a person’s self-esteem and decrease stress levels.

Below are a few yoga poses that will promote weight loss if one practices it regularly:

Bridge pose (Chakrasan): This is a powerful yoga pose for flattening your tummy by toning and strengthening the abdominal muscles along with the hip flexors and spine.

* Lie down on your back, bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor hip distance apart.

* Move your hands alongside the body with the palms facing down and make sure that your fingertips are lightly touching the heels.

* You can clasp your hands together and now lift your body in the upward. Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

* Release and roll slowly back to the floor. Repeat 5 more times.

Bow pose (Dhanurasan): This yoga pose may take more energy to do, but it really helps you burn fat and tone difficult parts of the body. Bow also helps relieve menstrual and constipation problems. 

* Lie down on your belly and reach your back with your hands to grab your feet as in bow pose.

* Now, pull in your stomach and lift up your chest while squeezing your shoulders towards each other.

* Your feet should be folded towards the hip region with the hands holding the toes.

*Hold this pose for several breathes and then slowly release.

Brothers is not conventional says Jacqueline Fernandez

Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez, who was recently spotted at the Lonely Planet Travel Awards in India’s showbiz capital Mumbai,

said that her role in upcoming action movie ‘Brothers’ is not conventional.The ‘Race 2′ star asserted that she will be seen in a different avatar in the upcoming action flick than her previous roles.

Whilst addressing the media, the 29-year-old actress continued that it was the most challenging and difficult role she has done till date.

‘Brothers’ is an upcoming action movie, directed by Karan Malhotra, starring Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra in the lead roles and is scheduled for August 14, 2015 release.

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Paracetamol ‘no good for back pain’

Paracetamol is ineffective at treating back pain and osteoarthritis despite being a recommended treatment, a group of Australian researchers has warned.


Their review of 13 clinical trials, published in the British medical journal said the drug did not reduce disability or improve quality of life.


Instead, the group warned, it increased the odds of liver problems.


The NHS is to review its guidelines. Experts say patients should consult a doctor before changing medicines.


Back pain is a leading cause of disability and in the UK alone it is estimated to affect 26 million people each year.


The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which establishes best NHS practice, currently recommends paracetamol for both lower back pain and for osteoartritis.


However, questions have been raised about the quality of the evidence which led to the decisions.


A team at the University of Sydney assessed data from 13 drug trials involving more than 5,000 patients.


They concluded that paracetamol was “ineffective” at reducing back pain.


In osteoarthritis in the hip or knee, they found a small improvement with paracetamol. Yet the impact was so small it was “not clinically important”.


Gustavo Machado, one of the researchers, argued: “Paracetamol is the most widely used over-the counter medicine for musculoskeletal conditions so it is critical that we review treatment recommendations in light of this new evidence.


“In our research, paracetamol for low back pain and osteoarthritis was also shown to be associated with higher risk of liver toxicity in patients.


“Patients were nearly four times more likely to have abnormal results on liver function tests compared to those taking placebo pills.”

Exercise

Dr Christian Mallen, from Keele University in the UK, said options other than drugs should be the “cornerstone” of managing the conditions.


However, he added: “While the effectiveness of exercise for both osteoarthritis and spinal pain is established, we know that uptake of and adherence to exercise is poor.”


In the UK, the safety of over-the-counter drugs is being reviewed by the medicines safety regulator.


NICE said it was waiting for the results of that review before conducting its own assessment.


A spokesperson said: “Looking at all of the relevant painkillers together, instead of just one, will then provide a comprehensive overview of this aspect of managing osteoarthritis.”


Jane Tadman from Arthritis Research UK said: “We’ve known for some time that paracetamol may not work for everyone with severe pain from their arthritis, but some people find it helps them and allows them to sleep and to exercise without discomfort.


“Physical activity is probably a better and more effective way of keeping the pain of arthritis and joint pain at bay than taking currently available painkillers.”


Prof Roger Knaggs, from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, said: “There are other medicines, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids, which may provide better pain relief but these are associated with a range of other side-effects.


“Anybody with concerns about whether taking paracetamol could cause harm should discuss their concerns with their GP or pharmacist.”

Easy ways to protect your hair this summer

With the temperature rising by the day, it’s that time of the year again when the wise thing to do is spend a few minutes taking care of your locks and prevent damage. Read on:

Use a scarf, bandana or an umbrella whenever you step out into the sun.

Never forget to use an after shampoo or a leave-on conditioner. Get an SPF conditioner.

A hot oil massage once a week may do wonders for your hair’s health. It is also known to rejuvenate growth.

Don’t brush too hard. Use a wide toothed comb to detangle your hair once it is dry after a wash.

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Quirky make-up ideas and grandmom’s tips

Global beauty blogger Deepica Mutyala’s makeup tips on YouTube has earned her millions of fans. Here’s why

WIDE-AWAKE LOOK

Most people apply mascara outward, going towards their ears to create a sort of `cat eye’ look, but for a more wide awake look, apply your mascara inwards. By re-directing the lashes, your eyes will pop and look more refreshed. A great way to make your eyes twinkle is by using a light-coloured eyeliner in the water line of your eye instead of black. I like to use gold or silver eyeliner (depending on my outfit). One of my favourite looks is liquid liner on the top eye, silver liner on the bottom water line, with mascara on both top and bottom lashes. I sometimes even carry the lighter liner into the corners of my eye to act as an eyeshadow.

COCONUT OIL ROCKS!

I recently started to use coconut oil on my hair, body, and face. Yes, the same coconut oil South Asian women grew up seeing their mom put in their hair. I used to rebel when my mom wanted to put it in my hair but it’s really served as a miracle product for me. I’ve already noticed my hair look shinier, face feel more nourished, and body less dry. It’s funny how sometimes the simplest products can make the biggest impacts.

BRAID IT OUT

Indian women don’t play with braids enough because they fear that it’ll look too traditional. But there are so many ways to experiment with them. Try the voluminous messy fishtail. It’s a great way to stand out in a room full of straightened or curled hair.

MIX TWO BOLDS

A lipstick can change your entire beauty look and really make your outfit pop. It can be intimidating at first. I started with a bold red lipstick and now do everything from plums, bright pink, fuchsia, and orange shades. I challenge women to mix it up – the key is to wear it with confidence. You can make your lips look more full by using a lip liner that’s a shade or two darker than your lipstick and dabbing your lips with a highlighter. The trick is called `overlining’ your lips and has been done by several celebrities recently. I like to think of it as lip contouring.

3 MUST-DOS FOR INDIAN WOMAN

Use a brow pencil: You know that feeling you get after getting your eyebrows threaded? You look in the mirror and say to yourself “this completely changed my face”. That’s the same effect that filling in your brows does! I think it’s the product that most Indian women don’t realise they need (because we tend to already have dark, thick brows) but you can’t live without it once they see the difference it makes.

Finding a good concealer: I think if you surveyed all Indian women and asked what their number one beauty concern is, it’d be dark circles. Finding the right concealer makes a huge difference in your overall look. Of course, if you still need the extra help, the red lipstick trick does wonders.

Using a highlighter illuminator: If you want radiant skin, I have two tips: 1) Drink tons of water and 2) Find a killer highlighter. Highlighter looks great with Indian clothes.

It’s extra accentuated because of all the fun jewellery we wear.

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