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Swimwear still a taboo in India: Rina Dhaka

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By Natalia Ningthoujam

Panaji: Designer Rina Dhaka, who believes that fashion is the language of her expressions, says swimwear is a requirement, but it is yet to be accepted widely by the people of the country.

With the pool side the location for her show at the ongoing Gionee India Beach Fashion Week 2015 (GIBFW) at The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Goa on Friday, her collection had ready-to-wear resort garments as well as bold swimwear.

Talking about her collection, Dhaka told reporters post her show: “I showed spring 2016 collection. All the pieces are ready-to-wear. There is laser cutting, surface treatments and wearability to it. Swimwear in India is still a taboo.

“Swimwear is a requirement in India, but it hasn’t taken off. There is a very small percentage which wears it and one of the reasons is because we feel uncomfortable around it.

“I am not trying to sensationalise it. I am looking at it purely wi th the objective of pool side and around it.”

Apart from two-piece swimsuits, she also presented resort wear that can be worn for lunch or dinner. The silhouettes were long with halter dresses or dresses with frills and more.

“The necklines are V-shaped, waistlines have dropped… they are simple clothing with rectangle looks,” she said about the “Bohemia n Beach Belle” collection, which had block prints too.

Navy was very big in the collection, while indigo, aqua, green, orange, maroon, black and white also made it to the colour palette of the outfits.

There was something for men as well. A touch of crochet to the khaki and white pants and shirts gave a summer feel to the ensembles.

What added to the beach look, was the crab tattoo on mostly legs of the models who walked barefeet.

“I did the tattoos with the make-up team. I liked the crab because of the sea feel and the resort mood and the simplicity,” said Dhaka.

The three-day fashion event will conclude on Saturday with Wendell Rodricks’ show.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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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.

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