The Celestial Mermaid

Did you know that 22nd August (2021) was observed as Coconut Day as well as Raksha Bandhan was celebrated. Let's take a look to know the speciality behind these festivals. Raksha Bandhan is a very popular festival, but did you know about the coastal celebration of Narali Pournima. NāraLi pournima is a ceremonial day observed by Hindu fishing communities in Maharashtra, particularly around Mumbai and the Konkan coast. It is held on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan which falls around July or August. The ocean was worshipped with rice, flowers and coconuts as offerings. Another ceremony involves women tying a rakhi or amulet on the wrists of their brothers. In Bombay, the festival formerly involved large numbers of people assembling at the beach between Malabar Hill and Colaba with coconuts and floral offerings being cast into the sea. It was celebrated towards the end of the monsoon and marked the beginning of calmer seas and safe sailing. Fun Fact : World Coconut Day...

I am a movie nerd. Since I was little, I loved watching movies. When I was in school, I knew everything about Bollywood. Which movie was releasing when, who starred in it, the actors, directors, producers, music composers, was the movie good or bad. I even memorised all the songs and learned the hook steps. I am so in awe with cinema. The music, the emotions, the filming. So much time, efforts and hard work to bring a magical story to life.  Like I said I have watched many films, but these are my top 5 movies you can't miss, especially if you are a cinephile. The Shape of Water (2017) Written by :  Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor Director :  Guillermo del Toro Starring : Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones This movie is magical. It even won the 90th Academy Award for Best Picture. Set in Baltimore in 1962, during the Cold War, is the love story of Elisa and The Amphibian Man. Despite coming from two different worlds, they understand each other, without speaking. Truly lo...

In today's blog, my dearest friend Sherlin, a new & upcoming blogger, is going to review Chemical Hearts. We both share a love for movies, and I'm excited to show you'll what she has in store for us. A movie with the ability to summon Niagara Falls from your eyes, is based on a novel by Krystal Sutherland titled 'Our Chemical Hearts' . It is that type of movie that will wreck your heart and keep you awake at night thinking about all your blunders. The plot surrounding, Henry Page (played by Austin Abrams) and Grace Town (played by Lili Reinhart), is an extremely raw story and it feels so real that it almost feels unedited, and is very impeccably portrayed. Lili literally slayed this movie. Her persona had such profundity and elegance. Whereas Austin precisely depicted a high school teenage kid, with a ton of time on his hands, can be elusive, he was so reasonable. But personally, the character of Henry was very flat and monotonous. The movie delves deeper into ...

  Kismat. "Whatever happens, happens for a reason." One thing leads to another. It's all written in your destiny and all you have to do is - witness, learn, live. Today though I cried a lot, I did have moments in between those tears, where I realised I am important to the people who mean a lot to me, even though I am the reason they go through pain. They are willing to do it again and again, just for me, just because they can see a smile on my face, just because I can live in peace. Those moments are the reason you should live and cherish your life. "Live, Laugh, Love." I had written this in 2017, and had published in on Launchora (now profile deleted). All I remember is that I was having a bad day when I wrote this. Hope you guys liked this. Do you have any life tips, and would like to share? Comment below. Share with your friends, and make sure to follow for more.

Do you love the feeling of love?    Looking at these love birds say "I do" I wonder would I find love? Everybody loves the feeling of 'Being In Love', I mean who doesn't and why not? Who doesn't want someone to love them for who they are. The weirdness, the perfection, the flaws, the silliness, the broken parts of us. These are the things which makes us who we are, and someone loving, and accepting us is amazing.    I mean who isn't weird, silly or broken at times. Everybody at some point, are all these at once.     Staring at my wine glass I remembered the words he told me, "I am done with us. I'm tired of us. And I'm tired of trying. I am done, I'm leaving."     The words he said did hurt a little. He was right. Nothing was like before. We were drifting apart and maybe it was for the best that we broke up.     "Excuse me Miss, would you like to dance?" I heard his voice. I looked up, it was him.   "Surpri...

Welcome to Part 4 of the Skincare series. We continue with chemical exfoliants. Today we discuss Bakuchiol, Retinol, and Niacinamide. Bakuchiol  is a plant extract which is natural and less irritating alternative to retinol. Use it after cleansing in the morning.  Benifits of Bakuchiol : reduces wrinkles, increases skin firmness, reduces the appearance of pores. It can be used with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, alpha arbutin. Avoid using with Vitamin C, Retinol, Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic Acid. Retinol also known as Vitamin A . Retinoid reduces fine lines, wrinkles, improves skin colour. Retinoids are well known for reducing formation of acne and clearing acne scars. Beginners can experience redness or irritation but after some time the skin gets used to it. Sunscreen is must after using retinol. Retinoids increases the sensitivity to sun so it's better if it is included in evening routine. Effects of retinol : reduces acne, dark spots, oiliness, scarring, skin maturing. Usi...

Welcome to Part 3 of the Skincare series. Today we discuss the types & effects of chemical exfoliants. When people hear "chemical exfoliants", they fear that it will damage the skin, which can be true if used carelessly. But if you do your research well, and find the right product, with the perfect amount of chemical or acid, it can do wonders for your skin. You should always check the ingredients. Also make sure to note how to use it and how long can you keep it on your skin, as some chemical exfoliants should not be left more than 15 minutes. As exfoliants make the skin sensitive to the sun, always use SPF. Below mentioned are 3 types of chemical exfoliants : AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) Suitable for combination, acne prone, normal to dry skin. They work on the surface of the skin to improve its texture, acne marks, unclog pores, remove dead cells and hyperpigmentation. Beginners should start with using just 5% AHA concentration. It makes skin sensitive to sun so avoid goi...