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Sawan, or Shravan, is a highly auspicious month in the Hindu calendar. This year, the festival started on July 22 and will end on August 19, lasting 29 days. This period includes five significant Mondays, also called Sawan Somwars, when devotees fast and pray to Lord Shiva. If you are wondering about the history and significance of sawan, watch this video to know more.
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Instead, use powder-based eyeshadows and blushes, and apply translucent powder, particularly in the T-zone, to control shine and set makeup
The monsoon season in India brings relief from the scorching summer heat but also presents unique beauty challenges due to increased humidity and sudden downpours. Keeping your makeup fresh and flawless in such conditions can be tricky, but with the right techniques and products, you can look effortlessly beautiful all season long. Here are essential tips from beauty experts Pralambika Nagar, founder, Prishé Beauty, and Kriti Sahney, Brand and Communication Manager, Kanvar Group, to help you navigate the monsoon beauty challenges.
By following these expert tips, you can enjoy the monsoon season in India with confidence, knowing your makeup will withstand the rain and humidity. Embrace the season with a fresh, radiant look that remains intact despite the weather.
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Infections and allergies are also thought to be more common during this time of year.
As the monsoon sweeps across the nation, it brings with it a refreshing breeze and much-needed respite from the scorching heat. This season is also known for its increased risk of allergies and infections. The increase in humidity levels during rainy weather creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. These risks not only affect the environment but also impact our health significantly. Our bodies become more susceptible to infections during monsoon. Not only this, the risk of consuming contaminated food and water also increases, which further weakens our immune system. But with the right food choices, one can strengthen their immune system and improve gut health to prevent harmful allergies and reactions.
Include these immunity-boosting foods into your monsoon diet plan to stay healthy and resilient against the seasonal challenges.
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Flash floods, mudslides and falling trees have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka as the island nation is battered by monsoon storms, the country’s disaster centre said on Sunday.
Some drowned, including three members of the same family swept away near the capital Colombo on Sunday. Others were buried alive in mudslides, including an 11-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
Nine other people were crushed and killed when trees fell on them in seven districts since the monsoon intensified on May 21, the DMC said.
While Sri Lanka depends on the seasonal monsoon rain for irrigation as well as hydroelectricity, experts have warned that it faces more frequent floods as the world heats due to climate change.
The DMC said 20 out of the country’s 25 districts were affected by heavy rain and issued warnings to people living on the banks of main rivers to move to higher ground. Flights arriving at Colombo’s main international airport were diverted to a smaller airport, and some key highways were flooded at several exits.
The government also ordered all schools to remain shut on Monday after the weekend holiday, as more rain was forecast. “There could be more heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunder,” the DMC said.
Last week, wildlife authorities found seven carcasses of young elephants who drowned in the biggest single loss of the animals in five years. The onset of the southwest monsoon triggered flooding in the elephant habitat in Dimbulagala, around 250 kilometres northeast of Colombo.
