Life Style
Shane and Falguni honored with Bharat Samman Award
New Delhi: Bharat Samman Award for 2014 has been given to the Indian designer duo Shane and Falguni Peacock. Bith have credit of designing for celebrities like Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez.
The Bharat Samman Awards are given to a select group of people of Indian origin by NRI institute, a non-profit NGO registered body, for outstanding achievements in the chosen field of activities.
The award is a recognition to those who have make India proud and this is the first time ever, the NRI Institute has given an award to fashion designers for their work.
Commenting on the honour, Falguni said: “We work really hard to take our brand overseas and create recognition worldwide. We feel all those late nights where we work simultaneously on India, New York and London timings to establish us globally have finally paid off.
“Year 2015 is already off to great start for us and we would like to thank the NRI Institute for bestowing this honour upon us.”
Adding to this, Shane said: “We want to keep expanding and establishing our unique fashion talent globally. This award allows India to be in the fashion map internationally and testifies the power of India on the global front.”
The duo has showcased their creations at the London Fashion Week and participated at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin. Their show was attended by American singer Ashanti and actress Michelle Williams, both of whom wore their outfits.
Health
These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.