Nihal to come back to Pritampura


Winners of Star Parivaar


 

Star Parivaar Awards

Favorite Chota Sadasya: Naksh (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai)

Favorite Naye Sadasya (Male) : Raman (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Favorite Naye Sadasya (Female) : Ishita (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Most Stylish Female: Durga (Ek Hasina Thi)

Most Stylish Male: Shaurya (Ek Hasina Thi)

Rishta Nayi Soch Ka: Ishita-Ruhi (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Best Kutumb: Mahabharat Family (Mahabharat)

Naye Soch Award: Madhav/Krishna (Mahabharat)

Pehel Nayi Soch Ki Award: Krishna & Draupadi (Mahabharat)

Saathi Nayi Soch Ka Award: Karna (Mahabharat)

Favorite Pita: Naitik  (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai)

Favorite Maa: Akshara (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai)

Favorite Jodi : Raman-Ishita (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Favorite International Jodi: Raman -ishita (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Favorite Behen: Rashi (Saath Nibhana Saathiya)

Favorite Beta: Sooraj and Ranvijay (Diya Aur Baati Hum and Ek Veer Ki Ardaas..Veera)

Favorite Beti: Veera (Ek Veer Ki Ardaas..Veera)

Favorite Saas: Bhabo and Kokila (Diya Aur Baati Hum and Saath Nibhana Saathiya)

Favorite Sasur: Harish  (Pyaar Ka Dard Hai)

Favorite Bahu: Sandhya and Gopi (Diya Aur Baati Hum and Saath Nibhana Saathiya)

Favorite Patni: Aastha (Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir)

Favorite Pati: Sooraj (Diya Aur Baati Hum)

Favorite Family: Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Family (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

Favorite Mazedaar Sadasya: Meenakshi (Diya Aur Baati Hum)

Best Hosts :Shreyas Talpade & Sunil Grover (Big Star Entertainment Awards)

DIY Mayonnaise: 8 Handy Uses (That Don’t Involve Food)


 

It’s been about a decade since I last bought a jar of mayonnaise.  Not because I don’t like it. On the contrary. Mayonnaise is an incredibly versatile condiment, at home on a turkey sandwich, in potato salad or deviled eggs. There are even some pretty good cake recipes that call for it. It also happens to be shockingly simple to make. Once you learn the secret of homemade mayonnaise, you may also leave the store-bought stuff behind and find yourself exploring its many great uses, including quite a few that don’t involve eating it.

This basic recipe will get you started. Flavorings may be adjusted, but the balance of egg, vinegar and oil must be adhered to for successful emulsion (the process that allows the oil and egg to combine). Farm-fresh eggs are recommended, due to salmonella concerns associated with raw egg.

Homemade Mayonnaise

Ingredients:

2 eggs

2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

2 cups vegetable or olive oil

Instructions: Combine eggs, vinegar and spices in a blender. With blender running, slowly add oil until desired consistency is reached.

Voila! Homemade mayo in less than 2 minutes. If you have a stick blender, ingredients can be blended in a pint jar to eliminate the need to transfer for storage.

The magic that is mayonnaise does not end with lunch. This perfect blend of oil, acid and protein can be used in unexpected ways well beyond tuna salad.  Consider some of these great uses for homemade (or even store-bought) mayo outside the kitchen.

1. Sunburn relief: Cold mayonnaise will soothe a sunburn, provide much-needed moisture and the vinegar even serves as a natural anesthetic.

2. Remove tar: Apply a bit of mayo to road tar, let it rest a few minutes, then wipe it clean.

3. Condition hair: Mayonnaise is a nearly perfect combination of moisturizing oil and nutrient-building egg proteins to help revitalize dry hair. After washing hair, apply a thin treatment of mayonnaise and let rest one hour before rinsing to bring body and shine back to damaged hair.

4. Shine houseplants: An old trick. Rub a little mayo onto plant leaves with a paper towel and wipe clean to add a healthy shine to houseplants.

5. Strengthen fingernails: Immerse fingers in mayonnaise for 5 minutes or so to strengthen nails and restore cuticle health.

6. Kill lice: A thick coating of mayonnaise applied to the hair and left overnight will kill lice without the need for expensive chemical treatments. Nits are not affected, and multiple applications would be necessary to fully eradicate those pesky critters.

7. Lubricate hinges: All out of WD? Smear a little mayo on a door hinge to stop that squeak.

8. Restore wood furniture: Water stains will wipe away with a brief application. If cracks have formed on wood surfaces, fill the cracks with mayonnaise, and leave it for a few days before wiping clean. The combination of oil and protein will cause the wood to swell, closing up those unsightly scratches and gaps.

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5 Homemade Hair Masks that Solve All Your Hair Problems


If you are worried about the alarming hair fall you have been experiencing lately, or in general how your hair has lost the bounce and lustre of before, then don’t be. Instead of fretting over hair woes, or relying on over-the-counter products, why don’t you take a look into your kitchen, and see if you can whip up some natural remedies? Finding a natural solution to your hair woes at home is not only a cost-effective way to tackle them, but also a more healthier route.

Here are five homemade hair masks that you can rely on to nourish your hair and make it healthy again. Whether you have dry hair or damaged strands, or if you are looking for a volume booster, we have one for each of you.

 

Dry Hair: Olive Oil Hair Mask

For those complaining about dry hair, nothing can be more nourishing than olive oil. Combine two egg yolks with two tablespoons of olive oil, and mix well to form a hair mask that is perfect for dry hair. You need to keep this mask on for fifteen minutes before rinsing it off. Filled with essential fatty acids, vitamins, proteins and antioxidants, eggs will make your hair softer and healthier. While olive oil will strengthen and soften your dry hair. Alternatively, you could also apply a mask of honey and olive oil for extra moisturisation.

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Oily Hair: Oatmeal Hair Mask

This pack helps to remove excess oil from hair, and nourishes oily hair. Apart from this, oatmeal hair mask is also an excellent solution for treating scalp problems, such as inflammation and dandruff. Not only does it ensure a clean scalp, but also soft and silky hair with improved growth as well. With a paste made with equal quantities of almond oil, oatmeal and fresh milk, this hair mask is easy to prepare. Apply the paste on to untangled dry hair, and leave on for twenty minutes. Rinse with mild shampoo to reveal soft and silky hair. Use this mask once a week to see visible results.

 

Dry and Damaged Hair: Egg and Yogurt Hair Mask

Many people get chemical treatments, such as colouring or extensions, or even heat treatments such as blow dry done to their hair. Though the immediate effect of these treatments is beautiful, the long-term damage is much harder to manage. By regularly applying an egg and yogurt hair mask the effects of this damage can be neutralised to quite an extent. Mix together a beaten egg, in equal quantity of plain yogurt and mayonnaise to get a thick paste. Apply this on to the hair and scalp in a massaging motion, and let it rest for an hour, before washing off with cold water.

 

For Limp Hair: Beer Hair Mask

Flat hair does not really go with any dress. Try this easy hair mask to give you hair a natural volume boost. Combine half a cup of flat beer (pour the beer in a container and let it sit for a couple of hours) with a raw egg and a tablespoon of sunflower oil. This should be applied on damp and clean hair for twenty minutes, before rinsing off with cold water. Not only does it increase hair volume, but also makes them bouncy, and is a great way to use up all the leftover flat beer from the game night!

 

For Frizzy Hair: Avocado Hair Mask

Considered as one of the best naturally occurring nourishing ingredient, avocado provides great conditioning to hair. Perfect for dry, weak or damaged hair, avocado hair masks reduces hair fall while leaving the hair smooth and soft. Add a tablespoon of honey and two of olive oil to one mashed avocado to make a creamy paste. Apply this on your scalp, and keep it for twenty minutes, before rinsing off with cold water and mild shampoo. You can also add egg yolk or mayonnaise to this pack to make it even more wonderful.

 

No matter what hair problem you are suffering from, use these five great hair masks regularly to tackle your woes through natural ways.

 

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