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Life has been quite a fruitful journey, with every opportunity efficiently channeling my passion for making my dreams come true! Read on to know about how Toastmasters helped me overcome my stage fright and articulate my thoughts into something worth mentioning.  It was 10 pm. Bandana lay on her bed gazing at the full moon peeping through the window. A tiny star shone next to it. Her thoughts shuffled through the day’s happenings. It was her daily bedtime ritual. She couldn’t feel happier for herself. A deep sense of delight and satisfaction ruffled through her being. The organiser’s words kept reverberating in her ears. “I now welcome the eminent Journalist & Blogger, the emcee of Bharat Nirman Awards, Miss Bandana Jain to take us through todays programme!” With  fear and nervousness all weighing in equal proportions, Bandana strode on stage. She looked resplendent in an off -white, uni-shouldered gown.   With hair done sideways into curls, she loo...

Coca-Cola Arena has launched a city-wide campaign calling on Dubai residents to showcase their talents whilst staying at home. Be Live In Dubai  will run on Coca-Cola Arena’s Instagram and Facebook accounts throughout the month of April in a bid to showcase a range of talents across Dubai’s community whilst also calling for performers to say why they believe in Dubai.  Performers of any ability are asked to film themselves at their homes performing a song, playing an instrument or another talent across dance, comedy and sport and upload their video to Instagram using @cocacolaarena and the hashtag #BeLiveInDubai. Coca-Cola Arena will then showcase the very best performances throughout the week at 5pm each weekday. The initiative is designed to keep live entertainment at the forefront in this difficult time for so many whilst also providing a platform for local talent to showcase their own abilities, no matter how good or bad direct from the ...

The wedding season may not be here, but here are styles to bookmark for future requirements. 1) This subtle navy lehenga is peppered with zardosi chariot bootis and the golden border is grace personified. Teamed with a subtle golden blouse and sequinned baby pink dupatta, it is a simple yet elegant addition to any wedding wardrobe. Dress by @Avnni_kapur_official Photographed by @thecameraclick 2) This antique- styled lehenga choli reminds you of the lands of royalty and maharanis. It comes with an off- white blouse with boat neck and red motifs with golden embroidery. The unique selling point of this blouse is the inverted "U'' cut back with sexy blue ropes to tie that add  a sensuous glam factor to the entire set. The pink lehenga comes with golden embroidery and the net dupatta with sequins add sheer charm. In a nutshell, maharani styled lehenga choli for that royal touch. Dress by @anjumodi 3) This unique ivory- coloured lehenga choli ...

Staying at home should not be an excuse for inactivity. In the wake of current scenario, there's no better time to start incorporating home workouts into your routine. Whether you are a beginner wanting to start a fitness routine or a run-of-the mill gym goer, this guide works for you!   All you need to adopt is the right mindset about fitness, stay motivated, spend some time warming up and make it happen. With a little bit of effort, a home workout can be just as effective as a gym workout.   Elite Master Trainer at Fitness First, Abhinav Malhotra  shares  best home exercises that you can easily and safely incorporate into your fitness routine.  With a couple of simple body weight workouts, you can build muscle and enhance your strength while improving balance and flexibility.   WARM-UP   Warming up is the most important step of any workout routine. No matter how tem...

Home to St. Patrick, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Irish Stew, Guinness and U2! There are umpteen reasons for loving Ireland and now,let we have ten reasons more! Here are some facts and pictures to tantalise you to book a seat to the Emerald Isle. 1. World’s Longest Touring Route In 2014 the Wild Atlantic Way road was formalised and almost instantly became one of the world’s best car journeys. Along the West of Ireland, trailing the Atlantic Ocean, the course runs from Malin Head, Ireland’s most northern point, to Mizen Head in the south. At 2,500 kilometres, it is now the world’s longest touring route. 2. You Can See the Northern Lights from Ireland Nordic countries and Scandinavia tend to get all of the glory when it comes to the northern lights, but the Aurora Borealis is visible in Ireland too. Donegal is one of the best places to see them, however you can see the lights from almost every county in Ireland. Notoriously hard to predict, they can typically be se...

Dubai is a haven for food lovers and there's always an interesting array of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Here's a list of must try outlets for that lip-smacking gastronomical experience and keeping with times, there are vegan options, too!               Bar baar           Location- Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai.              Bar Baar in Mankhool has launched a new Friday brunch ‘Brunch Aaj Kal’ from 12 noon till 4pm at Sundowners pool side with non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages. This is one of the most happening, family- friendly brunch in town with pool access, delicious food, good vibes, sheesha and amazing entertaining activities for every age group. They have variety in food with various live stations which can satisfy your tastebuds completely. With a huge range of Indian, Chinese and Italian delicacies with variety of Street food s...