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8 Travel essentials for new mothers

0 Tensed about your first trip with your newborn(s)? Well, we have your back. Sit back and enjoy our tips on travel essentials recommended for new mothers The thought of travelling with your newborn(s) is a challenging task. This involves thorough planning and execution. To ensure you and your family set out on a perfect trip, it is essential you are travelling with the right travel essentials to make your baby comfortable. Yes, this could be a little daunting for women who have just stepped into motherhood. But the good news is, we have just the perfect list that could be your lifesaver on your next trip. Diapers and wipes Diapers are a very important part of the journey for a baby. Babies tend to pee very often and it is necessary to change their diapers often. If wet diapers are left for a long period of time, it can cause rashes on the babies’ skin. Keep a good number of diapers for the baby’s comfort. Wipes are good for the babies skin and they are helpful in overcoming irritation in the skin Breast pump For new mothers who need to express the milk and feed their little ones, a manual or a portable electric breast pump could be the best option. This will help you comfortably express and store the milk ensuring that the baby never misses on the goodness of mother’s milk. Furthermore, both manual and portable breast pumps are compact-sized with silent operations making them an essential item while travelling. First aid kit New born babies have common health issues. It is good to carry some medicines around with you in case of an emergency. In case, someone harms themselves, a first aid kit will be very helpful and help with their comfort for the journey to go as smoothly as possible. Rash creams are useful for babies as getting rashes from diapers in the long waiting hours or a long journey is very common. Packing a rash cream is a must. Bottle Warmer Another essential item that should not be missed while travelling is a bottle warmer. The bottle warmer is a smart solution allowing mums to warm up milk and baby food conveniently at the right temperature for their little one on the go. Thanks to its ideal heating cycle for both food jars and baby bottles, the warmer preserves the nutrients of milk and food. With easy to operate touch panel, it features a dedicated function for warming up breast milk and comes with defrost setting for thawing any cookedup purees or foods. With its plug-in connector, parents can easily carry it while travelling by car and warm the food or milk at their convenience as and when they need to give it to the baby. Baby Hygiene care Baby grooming is also essential to keep diseases and germs at bay. For babies, a brush comb, earbuds, and nail scissors are important when you are travelling. We also recommend keeping your kiddo’s preferred flavour of toothpaste and toothbrush handy to provide easy protection from extra food they eat while travelling. Car seat If you plan to drive for long hours, it is important that you make sure this journey is comfortable and safe for the baby. We recommend you invest in a car seat designed for babies. These come as extra attachments to the existing car seats. They are designed to ensure safety and comfort. Disposable bags Having a newborn means having a lot of mess to deal with. From dirty napkins to used wipes and diapers, put all the used materials in a different bag to differentiate between the clean stuff and the dirty stuff. While travelling, carrying disposable bags makes it easier for one to dispose of the luggage when not needed Baby Cosmetics Cosmetics products designed for babies are important. One should consider products made from natural ingredients while travelling. Carry a baby lotion which is formulated with high moisturising natural ingredients like almond milk, and murumuru butter which helps to keep baby skin hydrated. Body lotion helps to preserve the natural softness of the skin and deeply hydrates for proper nourishment. Don’t forget to carry a bottle of massage oil. You could opt between olive oil or almond oil. They aid in appropriate nutrient absorption and are beneficial to the skin during winter. INPUTS BY: Rajesh Vohra, CEO, Artsana India (Chicco) in Assistance with Chicco Research Centre

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Buying vs Renting - Which is a better option? yourplatform
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Buying vs Renting – Which is a better option?

0 Raghunandan Saraf, Founder, and CEO, of Saraf Furniture, help you decide whether to rent or buy furniture for your home, So you’ve already made the decision to move into a new space. You’ve chosen the ideal location for your property and finished with all the necessary paperwork. What’s the next step? Doing up your home with beautiful and useful furniture and accessories, right? Mind you, furniture these days can cost a bomb. To counter this problem, you could go with the recent and popular trend of renting furniture. The world of renting furniture is much simpler now. At affordable pricing packages, you can walk home with furniture pieces that not only look beautiful but are ergonomic and functional. Before you arrive at your decision, here are some of the most important points that could affect your decision in the aforementioned debate: SPOILT FOR CHOICE Renting furniture can be disappointing at times. You may not always find the furniture that suits your space, style and budget. This could happen because of the vendor’s limited furniture range. In such cases, you might have to work with furniture that is currently available from the vendor. But in case, when you decide to purchase furniture, your choices are endless. You can always set a budget for your furniture depending on the look, style and functionality. You could also either pick furniture sets from a particular brand that could be cost-effective or mix and match furniture pieces across different brands to match your style and budget. IS IT WORTH EVERY PENNY? While the expense of claiming furniture can be fanned out through EMIs, this can gouge one’s funds, particularly with regard to fittings and installations, which have a short life expectancy. Rather than paying heavy EMIs for furniture that might just go out of fashion in the next few years, simple month-to-month rentals or rentals could be an educated choice, monetarily. Unlike other investments such as gold and realty, the value of your furniture will depreciate with each passing year. Remember, the day you choose to sell your furniture, you will end up getting nothing more than an insignificant part of the cash you actually spent on buying it. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE In the event that you rent furniture and choose to move, you always have the option to return the furniture that you paid for. You no longer have to go through the hassle of moving your furniture to your new home. This option is only viable if you are moving far away and don’t have any desire to relocate to the same city or country. Mind you, you’ll not have anything to show for all the cash you paid over months towards the furniture you are leasing. The world of renting furniture is much simpler now. At affordable pricing packages, you can walk home with furniture pieces that not only look beautiful but are ergonomic and functional And finally, owning your furniture will give you the option of an option moving your furniture to your new residence. From one viewpoint, this implies you will have to pay the packers and movers. However, then again, you will not need to spend more cash buying new furnishings. Assuming you planned well and picked furniture pieces that will stand the test of time and will last you through your several relocations. Buying and renting furniture, both have their fair share of pros and cons. Depending upon one’s personal choice, you make a conscious decision to pick one. INPUTS BY: Raghunandan Saraf, Founder, and CEO, Saraf Furniture

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Which Indian breakfast is best for weight loss?

0 The first meal of the day can be used as a tool for weight loss. Therefore, choosing nutritious options for breakfast is important for optimal health. Here are some protein breakfast ideas for you. Trying to cut down on the calories and lose the extra weight gained this festive season, we have a list of recipes with are low-calorie and also gluten-free. Having these for breakfast or dinner helps you stay full and not crave anything junk. Hummus toast Grind overnight soaked oats in a blender and add some olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Spread the hummus on a slice of bread and toast it. Panner and vegetable paniyaram finely chop carrot, onions, capsicum, and panner. Add ½ cup dosa batter and ½ cup Rava. Pour the batter into the paniyaram pan and let it cook and serve it hot. Oats chia pudding To a jar add ¼ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2/3 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and leave in the fridge overnight and serve it with mashed banana and any other fruit. Besan chilla To one cup of gram flour add ¼ cup of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, capsicum each. Add chopped chilli, ginger, turmeric powder, red chilli powder add some water, give it a mix and pour the batter into the pan and let it cook on both sides and serve hot. Omelette sandwich layer omelette with brown bread and cheese. Toast or grill the sandwich and enjoy the delicious treat. Panner paratha Crumble panner with salt, chilli powder, garam masala. Flatten chappati dough and stuff the panner and seal it and flatten it again and cook it in a hot pan on both sides. Sprouts salad To finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, raw mango, boiled peanuts and add any sprout of your choice. Add lemon juice, salt, chat masala and green chilies. Mix everything together and top it with

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How to make Creamy Japan chicken recipe

0 Creamy chicken is all time favourite recipe, without the regular use of Indian spices. Creamy Chicken is made with white sauce and cashew paste. This is easy to cook a recipe that is so delicious and the best starter to be made at home. This is also known as Murgh Malai Chicken in the north or Erode Style Japan Chicken. This quick recipe is easy to make and lip-smacking. The process is similar to as that of making pasta with a slight variation of the ingredients. Ingredients 400 grams of chicken 50 grams of butter 3 tablespoons of maida 3 tablespoons of corn flour 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon Stone flower 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon of salt 20 cashews – powdered 2 green chilies 1 cup of milk Salt Pepper powder Method Mix maida, cornflour, salt and pepper together with water and add the chicken. Deep fry or air fry the chicken on both sides. To a hot pan add butter, followed by bay leaf, cinnamon and stone flower, chopped garlic, green chillies, and a spoon of maida. Add milk and let it boil. Add salt and powdered cashew Let the sauce thicken and add the fried chicken. Cook until the sauce and chicken come together. Garnish with coriander and serve hot. This white chicken recipe is a great starter. It is also kid’s favourite recipe as it creamy and delicious without the use of regular chili powder and spices. Try this recipe and enjoy with your family and friends.

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Top Winter Festivals In India

0 Makarsankranti and Gujarat Kite Fest Due to the aerial contests and kite battles that take place in many towns, kite flying is regarded as an energising activity. However, many will claim it is far more than that. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the gods emerge from their six-month slumber during the Gujarati holiday of Uttarayan, and homemade kites are flown as an expression of appreciation to them for bringing luck and prosperity. Many people also dedicate the event to the Sun God and go outside to the roofs to get vitamin D blessings. Hornbill Festival, Kohima, Nagaland Indian tribes from Kohima, Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival serve as a proxy for the real Indian culture, which is present in the nation’s forests and other far-flung, off-the-beaten-path locales. Every December, the tribes of Nagaland come together to give the population exquisite cultural presents. Given the display of arts, music, crafts, and culture, it is not unexpected that this festival is attracting visitors from all over the world. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the place to go if you want to see how Rajasthanis have lived in the desert for centuries. It lasts for three days in February each year. You could perceive the desert ship in a variety of shapes as a result of the experience. Fur cutting, camel polo, and camel decoration are all available to you. It also features dancing in formation with camels and camel gymnastics. Rajasthan’s musical and cultural show will enchant you. Manali Winter Festival, Himachal Pradesh The Winter Carnival in Manali is another event that takes place in India in January. The first occasion for this festival of Himachali culture occurred in 1977. This event’s highlights include folk performances, cultural competitions, and local food. Additionally, Solang Valley, where one may participate in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, is one of the most popular tourist spots in Manali. Rann Utsav, Kutch, Gujarat Rann Utsav, one of the liveliest winter festivals in India, takes place every year in the White Desert of the Kutch state of Gujarat. Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt deserts in the world, is a must-visit location in Gujarat. Over a three-month period, from October 28 to February 23, this holiday is observed. During the event, the neighbourhood comes to life with traditional dances, live music, artisan and food stalls, camel rides, and even adventure sports.

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Movie screening for the underprivileged kids by Rotary Neithal

0 Rotary Neithal organized and sponsored the movie “Ponniyan Selvam” screening for underprivileged children and families of Pink Auto Group (the only women’s auto drivers organization) to support their families on the next day of the launch in Escape, Chennai. It was indeed a visual treat for the kids to experience the astonishing marvel on screen. PINKAUTO was launched by the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal. Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal has previously given 8 nos. of autos to underprivileged women to help run their family a daily basis. Taking this forward, the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal organized a special movie screening for the kids and families of the women who have benefited from this project. The movie was screened in Escape, Express Avenue, Chennai. More than 50 kids along with their families enjoyed the visual extravaganza. It was an amazing experience to watch the marvellous periodic visual treat on the big screen. In fact, it was their first time at the mall for most of the kids. It was a great time for the kids to experience the visit to the mall and enjoy the movie. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal for such a generous gesture.

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