Curd, also known as yogurt, can be described as a dairy product that is made from fermented milk. In other words, when milk is curdled with rennet, or an edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar, and the liquid portion is drained off, what remains is known as curd. The quality of yogurt depends on the starter used to curdle it, while the time taken to curdle depends upon the level of heat. In hot weather, it takes less than 6 hours for the curling process to be …

Women can wear the most expensive of dresses, the prettiest of makeup and the glossiest of shoes, but without a stunning purse their arms, their efforts are almost effete. A woman can learn to live without a man to wrap her hands, but it may be extremely tough for a woman to cope without a purse to clutch on at all times. Yes, such is the power of the bond that a woman shares with her purse. Speaking about purses, few purses can stand up against the might and reputation …

In Pakistani culture, tea is not just a necessity; it’s an entire framework of feelings; sometimes it’s sipped to ease the bubbling anticipation of meeting a wooer, sometimes it’s the celebration of secrets between good friends. For Pakistanis, drinking tea is a borderline addiction and now that researchers have found many advantages of this beverage, people have all the more excuses to consume this drink without worrying about their health.
Many people prefer being cautious about taking too much tea, however, researchers now suggest that by taking three cups a day …

Many of the newly confident women out of the house after feeling satisfied with her appearance in the mirror. Based on a study, those concerned with appearances only feel beautiful when on the move all day, two hours 22 minutes.
“The majority of women spend time in the morning to create their best performances,” said Rebecca Wilson, a beauty expert from The Imperial Leather SkinKind, who led the study, as quoted from the pages of The Frisky. “On average it took about 38 minutes to get dressed before you go.”
Arriving at …

Many of the foods people around the world traditionally eat for luck to ring in the New Year are also good for you. Here are 6 lucky foods worth including at your gathering for a year of prosperity and good health!

Greens
Supposedly greens are eaten on New Year’s Eve because they resemble money. They are also teeming with vitamins and minerals so eat up!
Beans
Beans, like greens, resemble money. More specifically, they symbolize coins.

Most fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which protect body’s cells from oxidative free radical damage that cause of age-related diseases. The free radicals are generated when the nutrients in the food gets metabolized by mitochondria in the cells to produce energy for the body’s needs. The by-products of these chemical reactions are ‘reactive oxygen species’ — oxygen ions and peroxides — which are short of electrons in their outermost orbits. These are called free radicals and cause damage to the body by stealing electrons from various tissues. Antioxidants in food …

Relaxed mind facilitates Good sleep. Reading, listening to music and good décor of bedroom helps to keep the mind relaxed. Few donts are watching television, exercising, quarreling or sleeping immediately after coming from an evening outing. A balance between relaxation and stimulation in the mind assists to fall asleep.
Relaxed mind can help in getting the perfect sleep. Keep the mind with minimum thoughts as least 30 minutes prior to going for a good night sleep. If there is anything that is bothering then it is better to solve it first, …

Harmful Effects of Using Out-of-date Beauty Products
Acne patches
Blemishes on the skin
Discoloration of the skin
Eye infections manifesting as watery eyes, dryness of eyes or redness
Rashes and other allergic reactions
Makeup Shelf life
labeling regulations do not make it mandatory to display makeup expiration dates on most beauty products. For this reason, a lot of women believe that they probably can be used forever. Nothing could be further from the truth! So, go grab your vanity kit and you’ll surely find several things in there that you may want to toss out immediately. Do …

Help for Holiday Stress
Shopping/wrapping/spending got you down? Try planning your day, keeping your desk neat, and making a to-do list. People emphasize the wrong things when they try to cut down on stress, says psychologist Robert Epstein, PhD. Meditation and yoga are useful, he said recently in Scientific American Mind — but what made the biggest difference for the 3,300 people in his study were the nuts and bolts of life management. Researcher Elissa Epel, at the University of California, San Francisco, tells New …

Aside from being a great culinary partner, vinegar has other useful, inexpensive home uses. The following do-it-yourself household tips will really come in handy for you. Read on to learn more.
1. Do you prefer boiled eggs for breakfast? Then, here’s how you can prevent the eggs from cracking! Just add few drops of vinegar to the water.
2. Can’t figure out how to remove that garlic or onion smell off your fingers after preparing your favorite dish? Cheer up, just rinse your hands with some vinegar.
3. Do you want to know …