‘Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder’ is an old maxim and has been a strong belief of the society, but in today's modern and fast moving world, the outer beauty has taken a leap ahead of its inner counterpart. Hence, the need to beautify oneself using different products and techniques. One such product is silicon, which is said to be the new arm in the repertoire of a woman's beauty kit. The use of gold and silver make-up is passé. Envogue is a natural, trendy, flawless and elegant look, achieved best with silicon make-up.

The 50-year-old mystery as to how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay may have finally been solved.

The 10-kilometer-deep Chinese military intrusion into a highly strategic area in Ladakh shows India’s political and army leadership in poor light. The episode brings out how China is exploiting the leadership deficit and political disarray in India to alter the realities on the ground.

At the age of 40, one can see changes in the skin. The skin around the eyes is the first to show signs of ageing. Make-up can help the skin look younger and fresher. It can be applied in a way that makes the skin and features of the face appear more youthful. The selection of make-up cosmetics and appropriate colours is also important.

Make-up for a gala night or a special occasion needs extra stroke of magic to add glamour. Keep the colours of your attire in mind when you choose your make-up. There will be plenty of lighting, so take special care, because lights make certain colours look pale. Choose bright, warm, intense colours for your make-up, taking care to co-ordinate them with your clothes.

Happily married to Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor says that just like any other regular couple they try to enjoy small pleasures of life by doing things together. "Saif and I are just a regular couple and it's nice to be able to enjoy dinner at our favourite restaurant without light bulbs flashing in our faces constantly," Kareena said in an interview.

A conditioner helps to counter dryness; it forms a protective seal around the hair, thus making the hair appear healthy and shiny. You can choose from a range of hair conditioners available at any local store, but homemade hair conditioners are better and more effective, and take less time to prepare.  Believe it or not but mayonnaise acts as an excellent hair conditioner. It can add luster and vitality to dry hair.

You can manage your oily skin woes by following some tips most suitable for your skin types.Here’s how you should manage your oily skin –

Facebook and other social networking sites may affect your mental health by causing psychotic episodes and delusions, researchers warn.

If there was any doubt about the benefits of sharing your home with a pet, here is something to mull over, scientists claim that the presence of a pet greatly reduces the risk of heart disease. According to a report in Science Daily, the American Heart Association has published a scientific statement attesting to the benefits to the heart from a pet.