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HindustanTimes Sat,26 May 2012
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Look who’s worming your comfy pillow!

You may never want to use your fluffy pillows after learning that they are the perfect breeding ground for gruesome array of pests and diseases. This has been revealed by scientists who conducted a study on the hygiene quotient of pillows.

Monsoon home decor

From carpet care to hardwood, here are our top tips to keep your home free of the dampness.

From Baelgadi to Bugati

In the last few years, luxury car sales in towns such as Aurangabad, Raipur, Meerut, Surat etc, have shown a steady rise, turning more than a few heads as they turn those narrow street corners. Sleepy tier-2 cities have woken up to the roar of super cars. Read on.

How to get over the holiday brood

Holidays don’t last forever and if the thought of returning to the office after a glorious vacation makes you the world’s No. 1 grouch, cheer up. Here’s how to ease back into work.

Plants and Feng Shui

Along with colours, music, lights, water and sounds, plants are important tools to create a healthy and lively atmosphere.

Care for your home upholstery

Do you want to keep your home furnishings and upholstery as good as new forever? Here's how you can do that without much trouble.

Eye problems common among IT professionals

If one's vision gets blurred or one feels irritation in the eyes after sitting for long hours in front of a computer screen, then one may be suffering from computer vision syndrome (CVS).

Show your true colours

With summer turning your home into a sauna and the monsoon threatening to turn it into a grey dungeon, it’s time to change your home into a haven. Since, in this weather, you are spending more time at home, add colour to your living spaces or subdue existing colours to create a happy ambience.

Pressed for success

Your malishwala turns masseur as traditional Indian massage techniques are remixed into exotic, luxury therapies. Traditional Indian treatments are being rejuvenated as exotic luxury experiences with the potential to attract more adherents than traditional Ayurveda with all its goodness (and rather smelly oils) can.

Maintain your laminate flooring

Cleaning your laminate flooring is simple. Just a simple dry mop with a cleaning cloth or a vacuum clean shall do the job. Here are some more tips.

Brush up your buffet etiquettes

It doesn’t matter how hungry you are, don’t jump the queue. Be patient. The food will not run away, and can always be replenished. Some basic tips should be kept in mind while having buffet. Some of them are mentioned below.

An oriental retreat

Aromatic candles, calming Thai music and comfy spa bed greet the eye as you saunter into Oriental Senses spa. And if you want to glow and feel fresh as a lily, skip your weekend brunch and head here for a divine spa experience

Pitching In

India's youth brigade isn't the only one riding the eco-friendly wave. Whether it is working as interns or setting up entrepreneurial ventures with a green edge, eco warriors from all parts of the world are setting up base in India. 

Check in for a staycation

As the mercury rises and petrol prices soar, opt for a holiday that encourages you to stay put. No more waiting at airports, cursing the world caught in a traffic snarl or shouting at the hotel clerk at a steeply priced hill station: it’s time to check in for a staycation.

Care for treasured silver items

Silver tarnishes when in contact with atmospheric sulphur. Maintaining silver jewellry is easy if some simple steps are followed such as regular care, storing safetly and careful cleaning.
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