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10 Things a woman should know
We list 10 things every woman should know
1. Calling you does not mean we are hitting on you
Most men are left wondering that why’s it that just because he called you, you assumed he wants you to fill in the post of his girlfriend. He may actually just want to hang out with you.
2. You are much prettier without all that makeup
Your basic foundation and kajal is fine, but layers upon layers of...
Understanding kids’ tantrums
Children’s temper tantrums can be analysed and have a pattern and rhythm of their own that, when understood, may help many long-suffering parents and teachers, a new study has suggested.
While tantrums generally involve shouting, kicking, screaming, crying and whining, the new study looked at the noises a child makes when going through a temper attack.
James A Green, co-author of the study from...
Weird, funny facts about women
We all know women are pretty, soft, sexy, and attractive but have you ever imagined another side to them, a slightly unkempt one at that? Actually, women can be quite crazy; they are capable of doing things that make men go red in the face such as faking orgasm, preferring chocolates over sex and the list is endless.
Women are psychologically and physically different from men. They hide age, weight,...
A guide to healthy brainy babies
The aim of any parent is to bear and nurture a healthy, capable child who can face the pressures of our increasingly complex lifestyles. An Ayurvedic solution to this situation has slowly gained momentum – a process called Garbha Sanskar. Its revival is the brainchild of Ayurvedic physician Dr Balaji Tambe, who explains it in his upcoming book Ayurvedic Garbha Sanskar.
Garbha Sanskar is both...
Why smart girls play dumb!
The Silly Me Syndrome (SMS) is not a new affliction. Most women, at some point in life, have fallen prey to it. Rachel Fernandes tells you more.
Picture this scene: You walk up to that dream dude, introduce yourself and you two hit it off really well. You think, ‘Wow! am I lucky or what?’. Smooth sailing till now. Then bam, right out of the blue he makes a factually incorrect statement...
Stop spoon-feeding your kid
A new study has shown that explicit instructions given to children make them less likely to engage in spontaneous exploration and discovery.
According to cognitive scientists, when teaching young children, there is a trade-off between direct instructions and independent exploration.
Researchers believe that the danger lies in leading children to believe that they’ve learned all there is to know,...
Babies imitate behaviour of only reliable adults
Infants can be tricked once but not again as they have the ability to differentiate between credible and un-credible sources, and this makes them imitate behaviour of only those adults who they consider to be reliable, a new study has suggested.
Simply put, most babies won’t follow along if they have been previously fooled by an adult.
“Like older children, infants keep track of an individual’s...
Top 5 things you must do on a date
Be easy
Whilst playing hard to get looks suave and elegant, research says avoid it. Instead you should try to act available on a date. Firstly, because it’s clear you both fancy each other, otherwise why would you have agreed to go on a date? Secondly, playing hard to get doesn’t actually work. It is thought that we find people attractive when they are hard for everyone else to get, but love the...
How to survive a holiday breakup
Break ups are all the more difficult to handle when they happen during festive season, when the rest of the world is busy celebrating.
None of your friends have the time to sympathize and listen to your sad tales. But all is not lost. Here are a few tips to help you get through the holidays.
Break up during the holidays can be stressful enough. Before you go into hiding and decide to boycott the fun,...
How long to court before you commit
Your courtship might be a fairy-tale romance and marriage is the next thing that is on your mind.
But do you think you have spent enough time with your would-be partner or know him/her well enough to stay with them forever? If you have the slightest doubt, then hold on because before you realise it you may not even like to be in the same room as that person.
The latest example being of Kim Kardashian...