Located at the northern tip, Kashmir is an astounding valley in India. Kashmir holds the sobriquet of ‘Heaven on Earth’ as it is endowed with the beauty of nature in opulence. The alluring valleys that are beckoned by the snow-capped peaks of the majestic Himalayas are delightful enough to lure the visitors. The tranquilizing ambiance of Kashmir has made it as a frequented tourist destination. It houses different places that fetch more popularity to Kashmir. The people, throughout the year, swarm to Kashmir for spending a vacation. Here are some popular tourist attractions in Kashmir that shouldn’t be missed whenever one plans to pay a visit to the ‘Heaven on Earth’.

        BEST TIME TO VISIT

June to October, and for snow you must visit Srinagar in December or January

PLACES TO VISIT

1) Srinagar

Srinagar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and famous places to visit in Kashmir as well as in India. It is the capital of J&K. From boating to trekking, bird watching to water skiing, Srinagar place has it all. Locally this place is known as the mirror to the mountains, Srinagar is a first stopover for every traveler and there are a long list of places to visit in Srinagar, Kashmir. The largest city of Kashmir, this place is enclosed by the green mountains and the main highlight being the Dal Lake which is the gem of the city. This place gives a close outlook to the Kashmiri cuisine and the state’s culture. Take a shikara ride on the peaceful Dal Lake, view the city from the top of Shankaracharya Temple and stay in the iconic house boats on your next trip. Srinagar is home to the Shalimar Gardens that are on the back of the Rs. 10 Indian Currency Note. You’ll definitely fall in love with Kashmir!

Where to stay- Batra Hotel, Regenta Central Point Srinagar, Four Points by Sheraton Srinagar

2) Gulmarg

Gulmarg is renowned to be India’s best and Asia’s 7th best skiing destination. Famously known as the ‘Meadow of Flowers’, Gulmarg is a treat to the eyes with its spread of vibrant flowers against snow capped mountains as backgrounds. It has steep skiing slopes right in the middle of spectacular mountain views. The skiing area, called the Gulmarg ski resort, is known as the finest powder destination in the world. Hiking and cable car riding are other fun activities to indulge here. The Khyber Himalayan resorts and spa is worth considering for a memorable stay. The view from top of the mountains at 3979 metres above sea level is bewildering. Snow falls are regular even during summer, giving every tourist a fair chance to enjoy the fall!

Where to stay- The Vintage Gulmarg, The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa

3) Kashmir Valley

Kashmir Valley, the largest Himalayan valley, is an elliptical saucer shaped landmark of Kashmir. Surrounded by the Karakoram and Pir Panjal ranges, Kashmir Valley has a mesmerising view in all the directions possible. This 140km long valley is the perfect spot for all trekkers and mountaineers alike!

Where to stay- You need to book your stay in srinagar or pahalgam as there are no hotels near this valley.

4) Pahalgam

Pahalgam (“Valley of Shepherds) is a popular destination for trekking and adventure tourism.Pahalgam is considered as an illustration of the heaven on earth which is situated at an altitude of 2740 m. It is situated at distance of 95 Kms from Srinagar and surrounded by dense forests, beautiful lakes and meadows of flowers.
. Visitors commonly head to Betaab Valley (the Bollywood movie “Betaab” was shot there), with its fresh flowing Lidder River and surrounding snow-capped hills. However, do note that you’ll only be allowed to take your vehicle up to a certain point to reach the Valley. After that, you’ll need to hire a prepaid vehicle provided by the local transport association or walk. Entrance to the Valley is regulated and costs 10 rupees. Other possible activities around Pahalgam include golfing, trout fishing, and river rafting

Where to stay- Hotel Alpine K2, Eden Resorts & Spa, Hotel Island Pahalgam, Premier  Pahalgam

5) Sonamarg

Sonamarg is a picturesque hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, located 80km north-east of Srinagar. At an elevation of around 2800 km from sea level, Sonamarg is known for its snow-laden fields, surrounded by majestic glaciers and serene lakes which casts subtle spells on the travellers. Sonamarg, as the name suggests, is famous as the ‘Meadow of Gold’. An endless stream of stunning flowers and undulated trekking routes are its attractions. Sonamarg has to be in every visitors’ list of places to visit in Kashmir for its mesmerizing aura and breathtaking views. Sonamarg is enveloped by the great Himalayan glaciers – Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier – and gives rise to the famous Three Sisters of Kashmir Valley. Towering over this charming hill town are the peaks like Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak, Machoi Peak and Sirbal Peak which makes Songamarg a popular place for adventure sports tourism.

Where to stay- Hotel Barzman, Hotel Village Walk Sheen Woods Resort, Hotel Snow Land, Hotel Akbar Sonamarg

6) Kupwara

Kupwara District is one of 10 districts located in Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The river Kishenganga, originating from the Himalayas, flows through the outer areas of the district from east to west. Kupwara is a small district located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and situated at a distance of 90 Kms from the state capital, Srinagar. Blessed with nature’s finest views, the thriving meadows, alpine mountains, and the gushing clear water make Kupwara a must-visit destination in Kashmir. This city epitomizes the beauty of Kashmir.

Where to stay- Royal Park Hotel, The Orchard Retreat & Spa

7) Kargil

The beautiful city of Kargil is the second largest in Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir after Leh. Known for its rich cultural, historical and political importance, this city sits at 2676 meters above sea level, along the banks of the Suru or Indus River. The location of Kargil makes for an extreme climate, with temperatures dropping to as low as -45 degree Celsius in winters!
Known for the infamous Kargil War of 1999, Kargil has now become a very peaceful tourist destination with historical importance. Being a getaway to Leh, a number of tourist visit Kargil. Tourists from all over the world come to visit the ‘ranbhoomi’ of the war here. A number of monasteries and the Kargil War Memorial are worth a visit. If by any chance you get the opportunity, do take a night’s break in one of the military camps and listen to those amazing war stories from the army people themselves.

Where to stay- Rangyul Resort

8) Hemis

It is the region of Rarity, an unexplored land with tons of monasteries and national parks. A must visit in Kashmir in summers if you are a wildlife enthusiast. Species like Snow leopard and Bharals find shelter in these national parks. Located in Leh district, around 40 kilometers southeast of leh town, in Ladakh, Hemis is mostly famous for Hemis festival, a festival donned with multitude of colours and masks followed by monks wearing long horns and dancing to music. One of the many unexplored destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, Hemis is a small village which is located at a distance of 40 Kms southeast of Leh. Like every other region of Jammu and Kashmir, Hemis also epitomizes natural beauty. Rare species like the snow leopard and bharals find shelter in the national park here.

Where to stay- There are no hotels in Hemis, so one has to book a stay in Leh

9) Patnitop

Endless meadows and picturesque views describe Patnitop the best. Blanketed by the sky-high Himalayas covered with snow, Patnitop has created a niche in the tourism industry due to its surreal beauty. Along with this, the place also offers some thrilling activities that will treat the adrenaline junkie in you.
Along with the widespread abundance in sceneries, Patnitop is known for activities like skiing and trekking as well as water springs, altogether making it a popular tourist destination. Sanasar, located 17 kms away is also popular for a paragliding base, golf courses along with extended sightseeing options. These together, are sure to give one the most splendid and grand views and make the experience all the more enjoyable with a host of adventure activities. It proves to be one of the top tourist places in Kashmir for both families and friends.

Where to stay- Akas Resort Patnitop, Hotel Trinetra Resorts

10) Anantnag

Adorned with flourishing gardens and freshwater springs, Anantnag is a divine destination. Right here, you get to enjoy the comfort of a city and the essence of nature. There is a number of places you can go on for a day tour, such as Verinag and Daksum. Surely, our list of Kashmir tourist places wouldn’t be complete without mentioning this one! Anantnag is popular among tourists for its numerous shrines, which are of religious importance to both Hindus and Muslims. Hazrat Baba Reshi, Goswami Gund Ashram, Shilagram Temple and Nila Nag are some of the prominent shrines in the district of Anantnag.
Adorned with flourishing gardens and freshwater springs, Anantnag is a divine destination.

Where to stay- Hotel Himalaya house, Hotel pahalgam divine

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1) Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna is also known as Tina Jatin Khanna. She was born on 29 December 1974 is an author, newspaper columnist, interior designer, film producer and a former film actress. Her sharp observations and humorous writing style has struck people with her magic of writing.
In 2015, she released her first non-fiction book, “MrsFunnybones” which was declared a bestseller, making twinkle Khanna India’s highest-selling woman writer that year. Her second book was “The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad”, which was based on social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham.
Her most recent book and first novel, Pyjamas are Forgiving (Juggernaut Books, 2018) made her the highest-selling female author in India in the year 2018, according to Nielsen BookScan India. In 2019, Twinkle Khanna also launched Tweak India, a bilingual digital media platform for women.

2) Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan released her debut book The Perils of Being Moderately Famous in 2017. The book records personal essays from her as a princess and an actor who finds her own space between the ‘more famous’ family members – mother Sharmila Tagore, father Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, brother Saif Ali Khan and sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan. From growing up as a modern day princess to her days at college to starting her career as a management associate and then to her life as a film celebrity. She shares everything in this. Soha Ali Khan was born on 4 October 1978, a member of the Pataudi family of Pashtun ancestry. Soha got engaged with Kunal Khemu in July 2014 in Paris and married in Mumbai on 25 January 2015.

3) Kalki Koechlin

Kalki Koechlin was born on 10 January 1984. She is an actress and writer. Although a French citizen, she has lived most of her life in India.
The best friend from “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani” or the specially abled in “margarita with a straw,” Kalki has won all our hearts. Besides being a national award winner actress, she is also a strong headed feminist with whom no one can mess. She has been seen campaigning on various platforms for gender equality and her monolog titled “An intense piece about truths on womanhood” describes all these gender issues.

4) Karishma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor (born 25 June 1974) is an Indian film actress. Born and raised in Mumbai, she is a member of the Kapoor family, where her parents and other relatives are all involved in the Indian film industry
“My Yummy Mummy Guide” written by the 43-year-old actress released in 2013. The book talks about ways to get fit post-pregnancy and many more things a new mother needs to know. The national award winning actress has dedicated the book to both her kids, Samaira and Kiaan.

5) Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress, businesswoman and a former model. Shilpa Shetty Kundra launched her book ‘The Great Indian Diet’ in Mumbai in November, 2015. Shetty, who is a fitness freak and is known for her ‘yummy-mummy’ image, has co-authored the book with nutritionist Luke Coutinho. Here’s a picture from her book launch.
In February 2009, Shetty got engaged to Raj Kundra, with whom she was co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals. The two married on 22 November 2009.

6) Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre (born 1 January 1975)is an Indian actress who has primarily worked in Hindi films and has won a Filmfare Award. She married filmmaker Goldie Behl in 2002. Bendre has been considered a style icon.In 2012, she was the brand ambassador of Oriflame India. She has authored a book, The Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting.She has run the Sonali Book Club since 2017.

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LIST OF 5 BEST MAGAZINES

1. Vogue

Vogue is an American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine covering many topics including fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway based in New York City. Vogue began as a weekly newspaper, first published based in New York City in 1892 in the United States, before becoming a monthly publication years later. This is like the ultimate magazine of fashion. The name “Vogue” says it all. If you want to know about all the new trends and every aspect of fashion, then this is the magazine for you. Its Indian edition is known to be the Best Ever Fashion Magazine of India with the highest readership rate. It was the first 100% foreign-owned magazine released in India.

2. Femina

Femina is an Indian magazine owned by Worldwide Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Times Group. Femina has been published for almost six decades and it is the oldest women’s English magazine in the country . It has evolved to cover a broad spectrum of topics, including relationships, career, fashion, beauty, and women achievers who have left a mark in their chosen field. Femina India has many followers on twitter, instagram and facebook. This magazine was founded in 1959. It was first published in July 1959. Its publication over the years has extended to other languages such as Hindi, Bengali and Tamil, besides English.

3. Woman’s Era

Woman’s era is one of the leading brands of Delhi Press Magazines. It is a very popular magazine, covering many topics related to fashion, cookery, articles, contests, serial episode, poem, health, people. It includes poems and short stories. It is the second most popular women’s magazine after Femina, with an All India Index of 80 as surveyed by the Indian Readership Survey. It was first published in 1973 by Vishwanath under his publishing house, the Delhi Press. Divesh Nath has been the managing editor of the magazine since 2002. Now it has become one of the largest selling english magazines in India for woman. The magazine has 5 short stories which provide insight in to the women’s world and the Indian family.

4. Elle

Elle is the desi version of the worldwide lifestyle magazine of French origin by the same name. It means ‘she’ or ‘her’ in French. A few years into publishing, it started a campaign slogan that translated into ‘If she reads, she reads Elle’, which gained traction and slowly turned it into the giant it is today.
The first issue came out in December 1996 and has been a hit ever since. The magazine is published by Ogaan Publications Pvt. Ltd. Ogaan is based in Mumbai and has offices in New Delhi and Bangalore. Though the taste is definitely French, the designs are essentially Indian and this maybe the reason why we welcomed it with open arms into our living rooms. Having started in the United States, Elle is now published in 44 countries with a focus on fashion and all other things exciting for women.

5. Verve

Verve is India’s premier and only home-grown luxury and lifestyle magazine for women that has been in publication since 1995. Verve is a premier luxury and lifestyle magazine, originated at home in Mumbai. It was founded by Anuradha Mahindra, the wife of well-known industrialist, Anand Mahindra. It covers various topics such as woman’s lifestyle, trends, fashion, beauty as well as art, travel, food and the like. A monthly publication, Verve has always focused on unique and in-depth interviews of famous personalities. The magazine has been known for their annual list containing the powerful woman achievers of the respective year, best dressed and the January list of young achievers.

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1. Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975)is an Indian actress and model who was crowned Femina Miss India in 1994 and won Miss Universe 1994 at the age of 18. She is the first Indian woman who win the competition and has since primarily worked in Hindi films. Sushmita sen was born into a Bengali family in Hyderabad. She has attended Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi and St. Ann’s High School in Secunderabad, but did not pursue higher education. Sushmita participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 1994 as a teenager. She won the title ‘Femina Miss India Universe’, earning the right to compete at the Miss Universe 1994 contest with 3rd ranked, behind Miss Colombia Carolina Gómez and Miss Venezuela Minorka Mercado she went on to place second, fifth and third in the subsequent rounds and finally won the title and crown of Miss Universe 1994. She made the country proud by winning this contest.

2. Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress and the winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant.
Till date she is considered one of the most beautiful women in the world, and she proved that true by winning the Miss World crown in 1994. Post that Aishwarya not only made her mark in Bollywood but also was one of the first actresses to venture into Hollywood. She has established herself as one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India through her successful acting career. In the 1994 Miss India pageant, she won second place, behind Sushmita Sen, and was crowned Miss India World, also winning five other sub-titles, “Miss Catwalk”, “Miss Miraculous”, “Miss Photogenic”, “Miss Perfect Ten” and “Miss Popular”.

3. Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla (born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and entrepreneur who was the winner of the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant. She has won two Filmfare Awards. She won the Best Costume Award at the Miss Universe contest in 1984. Before debuting opposite Aamir Khan in ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, Juhi Chawla was crowned as the Miss India 1984. She completed her schooling at Fort Convent School and graduated from Sydenham College, Bombay. In 1995, Juhi married the industrialist, Jay Mehta. Indian actress, film producer and co-owner of the IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, Juhi Chawla won the Miss India title. She made her Bollywood debut four years later in 1988. Since then, Juhi has acted in more than 50 films.

4. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra (born 18 July 1982) is an Indian actress, singer, and film producer. She was the winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, and is one of India’s highest-paid and most popular entertainers. She is the one example of beauty and brains.
She said that the Miss India and Miss World titles brought her recognition, and she began receiving offers for film roles.
The ‘Quantico’ actress started as Miss World 2000, and the world knows the rest! She is a successful actress, both national and international.

5. Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Khan (born 19 November 1951) is an Indian actress and model. She is best known for her work in Bollywood films, and is widely considered to be a highly influential actress in Indian cinema. Before acting, Aman began her career as a short-lived journalist for Femina magazine. She also began to take up modelling, and at the age of 19 went on to participate in beauty pageants, winning both the Femina Miss India pageant and the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in 1970. She had also appeared in many magazine and magazine covers throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Zeenat first came to attention for partaking in beauty pageants. She was titled the ‘First Princess’. She competed in the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant, which she also won, becoming the first Femina Miss India titleholder to win the pageant. In 1970, after winning her pageants, she had begun acting, appearing first in the film The Evil Within alongside Dev Anand.

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Leaks and roomers were coming out about this car for a long time. The car was also seen on the roads several times during testing. Many changes have been made to its second generation model. Much has been changed in the car from both a cosmetic and mechanic perspective. It has been introduced with the new BS6 engine.

Mahindra Thar will be available in two engines in the Indian market. In this, customers will get a 2.2-liter mHawk diesel engine with BS6 compliant and a 2.0-liter turbocharged mStallion petrol engine.
Mahindra Thar has included a petrol engine from the company for the first time. Its new turbo petrol engine will generate maximum power of 150 bhp and peak torque of 320 Nm. Its diesel engine will generate maximum power of 130 bhp and peak torque of 300 Nm.

Mahindra is also aiming to export the new-gen Thar to select international markets, which confirms that the new model will receive a new petrol engine along with diesel powertrain. Moreover, the rising demand for petrol SUVs will also play an important role in the development of the new Thar.

Mahindra Thar 2020 Price-

Mahindra Thar 2020 is going to launch in India with an estimated price of Rs. 10 Lakh for the base model and go up to Rs 15 lakh for the high-end variant.

Colours-

According to Mahindra, the 2020 version of the Thar will be available in six colour options — Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine, Mystic Copper, Rocky Beige and Galaxy Grey.

5 key specs and features of The New Mahindra Thar 2020

1) Airbags, ESP, traction control and more aids will be introduced

2) New structure/body which will be safer and compliant with upcoming BS6 norms

3) A new wider and bigger ladder platform will be made

4) More comfort features – Push Start Stop/Touchscreen/Power Windows/ Reverse Parking Sensors and Camera and much more

5) The car will also get a new BS6 compliant engine and could be offered in a 5 door configuration

Specification

The next-gen Mahindra Thar will be equipped with a newly developed 2.0-litre or a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged unit, which will be tuned to offer different power outputs. This engine will also power the next-gen Scorpio and the XUV500.
It is expected to produce around 140bhp of power and excess of 350Nm of torque. With new powertrain and platform, the new Mahindra Thar 2020 could be better in terms of performance, handling and fuel efficiency.
The new-gen Thar is most likely to receive a new 1.5-litre T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine, which is capable of producing 163bhp of power and 280Nm of torque.
The company could also use the new 2.0-litre mStallion turbocharged petrol engine, which will also power the new Scorpio and the XUV500. This engine churns out 190bhp of power and 380Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.

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Here are seven of the best foods for your eyes.

1. Almonds

Amonds contain vitamin E. Almonds are another great food option for improving your eyesight. Vitamin E helps slow down macular degeneration, according to research.
Almonds, like other nuts and seeds, are generally good for eye health.
Vitamin E guards against unstable molecules that target healthy tissue. Consuming regular amounts of this vitamin  can help to prevent age-related macular degeneration as well as cataracts.
Other nuts and seeds that contain vitamin E include sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and peanuts. You can eat almonds as a snack at any time. Almonds are also tasty in your breakfast cereal, yogurt, or in salads. Almonds are high in calories, so try to limit your intake to one to two servings a day.

2.Vegetables

Green Leafy vegetables-

Spinach, along with other dark leafy greens like collard greens and kale, contains two of the most essential antioxidants for eye health, i.e. zeaxanthin and lutein. Macula, the part of the eye helpful in shielding the eye from damaging light, stores these antioxidants. Lutein plays a special role in filtration of blue light. These antioxidants also play an important role in maintaining rich blood flow to your eyes. Experts recommend a least of three servings every week.

Bean-

Whether it is kidney beans, lentils or black-eyed peas, all of these offer ample amounts of bioflavonoids and zinc, offering protection to the retina and lowering the risks of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.

Carrots-

Carrots and its juice are too good for eyes. Carrots are high in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for good vision. Have you ever wondered there might be a certain degree of truth to the age-old adage that rabbits never wear glasses? With rich amounts of beta-carotene – an antioxidant carotenoid converted to vitamin A by your body – quite essential for a healthy vision, the significance of carrots seems more reality than fiction. Vitamin A plays a vital role in production of rod and cone cells, essential for low light vision and color vision. Free radical damage is also minimized by beta-carotene, which helps protect against eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts as well as glaucoma.

Bell Peppers-

Bell peppers also minimize the risk of age related macular degeneration, but yes, they are known to do that. You’ll only need a cup full of these to get 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin A and vitamin C. So, make sure you’re having these on your menu list.

3. Fruits

Oranges-

Oranges and other citrus fruit contain vitamin C, which is key for eye health. It helps counter the risks of cataracts and macular degeneration, because much like other antioxidants, it is good at preventing free-radical damage. Collagen building is another way it is beneficial for your eyes, helping to provide structure for your cornea.
The vitamin, found mainly in fresh fruits and vegetables, contributes to healthy blood vessels in your eyes. It can combat the development of cataracts, and in combination with other vitamins and nutrients, age-related macular degeneration.
You can drink orange juice, peel one as a snack, or add them to a fruit salad.

Blueberries-

Blueberries are amazing for eye health when it comes to the richness in anthocyanins, potent antioxidants capable of crossing the blood-retina barrier with ease while providing extra vision protection. They also helps to improve vision of people suffering from normal tension glaucoma, the type of glaucoma in which optic nerve is damaged. Eating blueberries regularly can also improve vision and strengthen blood vessels in the back of the eyes.

3. Seeds

Chia seeds-

They have high omega-3 fatty acids content as compared to flax seeds or salmon, more calcium than a glass of milk, and more antioxidants than blue berries. Make them a part of your daily diet to reduce the oxidative damage of the lens and retina, and promote the overall health of eyes.

Sunflower seeds-

Sunflowers seeds are rich in vitamin E
Like hazelnuts, avocados, olive oil and whole grains. This powerful antioxidant vitamin helps maintain good eyesight because it decreases the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

4. Eggs

Eggs are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which can reduce the risk of age-related sight loss. Eggs are also good sources of vitamins C and E, and zinc. Eggs are a great food to eat for eye health. Vitamin A safeguards the cornea. The cornea is the surface of the eye.

5. Fish

Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help protect against dry eyes, macular degeneration and even cataracts. These are healty fats. Oily fish are fish that have oil in their gut and body tissue, so eating them offers higher levels of omega-3-rich fish oil
If you don’t eat seafood, you can get a good supply of omega-3s by using fish oil supplements or taking vegetarian supplements that contain black currant seed oil.

6. Whole Grains

A diet containing foods with a low glycemic index can help reduce your risk for age-related macular degeneration. Swap refined carbohydrates for quinoa, brown rice, whole oats and whole-wheat breads and pasta. The vitamin E, zinc and niacin found in whole grains also help promote overall eye health.

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1. Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor (born 3 March 1987) is an Indian actress and singer who works in Hindi films. She is the most popular and the highest-paid actresses in India. The actress is among the young actresses of Bollywood, who have gained high fame at the very beginning of her career. Shraddha was not only appreciated as an actress, but also as a good singer. She has a very melodious voice that the people came to know with her songs like ‘Teri Galliyan’ from the film “Ek Villain” and ‘Sun Saathiya’ from “ABCD 2”. Both her songs have got huge appreciation from the industry experts as well as the audience. There are many other songs which are sung by Shraddha in her film. She is the celebrity endorser for several brands and products, and in 2015, she launched her own line of clothing. With this, the lady emerged as the most talented actresses of Bollywood having multiple abilities and potentials.

2. Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt (born 15 March 1993) is an actress and singer of Indian origin and British citizenship, who works in Hindi-language films.
The innocent beauty Alia Bhatt blessed with a great voice and she had her singing debut with the Oscar winning musician, A.R Rahman. It is a great opportunity and big deal for any singer to debut with a musician like A.R Rahman. She has sung some melodious song like Saha from the movie Highway. She has sung many songs of her film, including the single “Samjhawan Unplugged” in 2014. she has also sang an alternate version of the song “Ikk Kudi”, for the soundtrack of Udta Punjab, with her co-star Dosanjh.

3. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra Jonas (born on 18 July 1982) is an Indian actress, singer and dancer. She is the winner of the Miss World pageant of 2000.
When it comes to actors turned singers you cannot miss this name. Her first recording, the song “Ullathai Killathe” in the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002), was made at the urging of her director and co-star, Vijay. She declined to sing playback for “Tinka Tinka” in her film Karam (2005), preferring to concentrate on her acting career, but later sang the song live on the television programme Sa Re Ga Ma pa. She also recorded an unreleased song for Bluffmaster! All the actors just sang one or two songs, but PC has gone way ahead and released her own International album. Piggy Chop’s first song to have gone air was the title track from her album “In My City”; it was a big hit worldwide. After that she launched her second album “Exotic” along with Pitbull. There are many other album and songs which are sung by PC, the most talented actress.

4) Shruti Hassan

Shruti Haasan (born 28 January 1986) is an Indian film actress and singer who works predominantly in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil-language films. As a child artist, Haasan sang in films and appeared in a guest role in her father’s directorial Hey Ram in 2000
Shruti actually began her career as a music director in father, Kamal Haasan’s production ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’. Her singing has got her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback singer – Tamil and nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu. The beautiful and talented young star is an award-winning actress from the South but she is also a talented singer—and she’s even in a band! She’s sung original music with her band and she has worked on playback tracks in Tamil, Kannada, Telegu and Hindi Films. She has been trained in Hindi classical music and she attended the Musician Institute of California.

5) Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha (born 2 June 1987) is an Indian film actress and singer. In addition to acting in films, Sinha has sung a small part in the Imran Khan song “Let’s Celebrate” in her film Tevar in 201. She has also sung the single “Aaj Mood Isqholic Hai” and sung in many other films . The daughter of Shatrughan Sinha surely has some talent and has been in news lately because of her singing skills. Sonakshi Sinha actively pursues not just acting but a singing career! Unlike the previously listed actresses who have sung playback, Sinha is actually working on original music. She took up drum lessons and is continuously learning more about music.

6) Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra (born 22 October 1988) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Hindi films. In addition to her acting career, Chopra is a humanitarian and is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products. She has sung three of her songs, including Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin in the film Meri Pyari Bindu, which garnered her praised. Her voice impressed one and all, and then she sang the female version of the song Teri Mitti in the film Kesari.
We must say that the Chopra sisters are multi-talented. Just like her cousin, Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra is also quite a good singer.

7) Madhri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit Nene (born 15 May 1967) is an Indian actress, producer, television personality and a music artist. One of the most popular actresses of Hindi cinema and always praised for whatever work she does. She has been a great actress with a bunch of films that were Bollywood’s all time biggest success and apart from that she was a trained dancer which almost completes her as an artist. However, the diva was even seen as a good singer, when she sang in the movie ‘Devdas’ the first time with the song ‘Kahe Cher Cher Mohe’ that was a very popular song in the film. By then, the diva is known as a complete package of heroines that Bollywood has within its shell. She is among the big time assets of the Hindi Film Industry.

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1. Adobe Scan

Adobe Scan is one of the best alternatives for capturing and sorting the documents, the app is a dedicated scanning application from Adobe.
Adobe Scan allows you to scan any notes, forms, documents, receipts, images, and convert them to PDF files. It is simple and effective to use. Once you point your phone’s camera at the document you want to scan, it will automatically recognize and scan the document.

It permits you to reorder the pages as needed, and you can also color-correct any of the pages. You can scan multiple pages and put them in a single PDF file. The best part about the app is that Adobe Scan is entirely free with no ads.

2. Scanbot

Scanbot is also a popular app for scanning documents and creating PDF files on the go. Scanbot can flawlessly scan documents, receipts, ID cards, whiteboards, QR code and more. It also has smart edge detection and auto-crop functionality which are as good as CamScanner. Apart from that, you can scan multi-page, OCR text recognition, document editing, and annotations. The unique part about Scanbot is that it can even search for files by looking for text in documents, which CamScanner lacked.
You can export the scanned documents both in PDF and JPG formats. In case, you want to upload your files on the cloud, there is tight integration with many cloud services. In essence, Scanbot is truly a Camscanner alternative which brings all the features that you need.

3. Office Lens

Office Lens is a popular document scanner and alternative to CamScanner, which comes from another tech-giant, Microsoft. The app is available on both Android and iOS for absolutely free, and in a nutshell, allows you to digitize various types of documents, such as business cards, images, posters, receipts, etc, into a form that you can easily share nd access anywhere. Moreover, you can also choose to convert images to Word, Powerpoint, or PDF files and can automatically save them to your OneDrive account. You can Trim and enhance the captured scans to make them more readable.
You can use Whiteboard mode to clear glare and shadow, use Document mode to set correct colors in the image.

4. Notebloc

Notebloc is definitely a strong contender if you want a feature-packed CamScanner alternative. First of all, you can scan various types of documents and create high-quality scanned images. There is smart edge detection which works pretty good and it’s easily comparable to CamScanner. You also have OCR support, batch scanning, document editing, and cloud integration within the app. The best feature of Notebloc is that there is no watermark on the scanned documents and that is simply great.You can apply different filters to the scanned document and quickly scan documents and save them as PDF or JPG on your phone or share via social messaging apps. However, the app is ad-supported, which can be annoying for many.

5. Google Drive

While it may come as a surprise, but Google Drive has a built-in scanner in the app. You have to tap the plus button and you can scan documents, receipts, and notes easily. It’s not as feature-packed as CamScanner, but offers a simple scan and upload feature which can come handy for people looking for a simple scanner app. Google Drive also offers edge detection and crop functionality with a basic image editor thrown in. The reason why you choose Google Drive as a CamScanner alternative, despite its barebone scanner, is because you can always be relieved that your documents are in safe hands. If you are looking for a straightforward scanner app without the bells and whistles of CamSanner, Google Drive can be a good replacement.

6. Evernote Scannable

Evernote Scannable is just an iOS document scanning app. It comes from the popular note-taking and reminders app, Evernote. It is available for free on playstore. It is a good alternative to CamScanner for iOS users, with the ability to business cards, scan receipts, and other documents by simply pointing the camera at the subject. If you also use Evernote and have an account, you can use the same to sign in to Scannable and sync all your scanned documents to Evernote for unified access to your notes and scans.

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Here are some Makeup Apps and made a list of best makeup apps for Android and iOS. These apps offer AR to give you a real-time idea of how a makeup or beauty style will look on your face. You can try several kinds of makeups and hairstyles on your photos and see the changes in real-time. When you are satisfied, you can apply that on your face for real. Few of these apps also connect you to professional makeup artists if you want.

Top 5 beauty ios and Android apps

Let us know about some beauty AR apps on ios platform which are top 10.

1) Retrica

It is one of the most popular and used photo editing and beauty android apps on both iphone as well as android. The app is loaded with a powerful filter like the real time filter feature that gives you a perfect selfie.

Features-

* The app has text options, that allows you to enhance the picture with quotes and drawings. App supports GIFs selfie collages, live videos and a huge collection of stickers.
* Retrica is also a social network that gets you into the Instagram groove with tons of filters and allows you to share photos on Facebook and other platforms directly from the app.
* Retrica is a camera app with a variety of filters for saving your best moments. You can take fabulous and breathtaking photos and selfies!
* Retrica also provides a variety of aspect ratios, zoom blur effects and time stamp, so you can create original and authentic contents. It is easy simple and fascinating.

2) B612

B612 combines beautification with fun. This beauty app has over 1,500 variety stickers that will make you look way cuter in your selfie. If your device supports augmented reality features you can see the little cute characters come to life.

You can also draw or add strokes to your pictures and make a video of your artwork at the same time. Cool, right?

Features-

* The app has Real-time beauty effects to get the perfect shot at once

* You can create quality music videos.It has diverse effects and playback speeds for more dynamic music videos

* Easy-to-use slider to find your ideal face shape

* You can create collages in which you can see all your best moments in one place

3) Perfect 365

Perfect 365 is also a popular makeover app that offers full virtual makeup. You can use the app to change your style with tons of options available for face and hair. Many of these options are created by professionals.

Features-

* This app comes with more than 20 makeup and beauty tools to get a personal style. There are also more than 200 pre-set hot styles to try on a single tap.

* You have unlimited custom color options with the Pro Color Palett

* There are also video tutorials from YouTube artists for recreating the virtual looks on your face for real.
In case you want a professional service, the app also lets you connect with a pro makeup artist near you.

* This app also offers Daily makeup and fashion tips along with Beauty and fashion product recommendations.

* You can save and share your looks via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

4)Beauty Camera

This beaty app is designed for android users. With hundreds of built-in filters categorized on the basis of various themes, now you can beautify your selfie within minutes. Similar to other beauty apps this one also comes with stickers. If you want more you can download them for free from online.
“Beauty Camera” is designed to make your photo look more beautiful

Features-

* This app has full control of camera operation is given to the user from adjusting flash to the resolution of the photo

* In this app Brightness, saturation, contrast, etc can be adjusted as required

* In this app Background can be edited and you can also add text

* You can compare the effect with previous photo

* You can share images with your friends via facebook, twitter, email etc.

5) India Selfie Camera AR app

Indian Selfie Camera is made in India. It can make your selfie & photo more artistic & beautiful with filters, effects & beauty.
With Indian Selfie Camera you can create beautiful and Artistic selfie & photos with Selfie filters, skin smoother and Retro effect.

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Features-

* Indian Selfie Camera can retouch and filter your pics to create beautiful photos.

* This app has diverse range of live filters, designed specifically for selfies & photos ! These filters will make your skin look fabulous.

* By amazing sketch, vignette and retro
By amazing Sketch and vignette and retro Filters you can Make your photos & selfie look more beautiful & Stunning!

* In this app you can take your photos & selfie silently with silent camera!

* Beauty camera adds a radiant complexion for perfect face and selfie pics! You can retouch photos to adjust skin tone, add filters, easily remove wrinkles.

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1) Sev Puri and Bhel Puri

Among the vegetarian dishes of street food in Mumbai, Bhel Puri and Sev Puri are the most popular ones. Bhel Puri is a Marathi Chaat made out of puffed rice, vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce. Sev Puri is another chaat essentially made of Puri loaded with diced potatoes, onions, 3 chutneys (tamarind, chili, and garlic), and topped with sev (small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste). It is seasoned with raw mango or a hint of lemon and chaat masala. Bhel puri is available everywhere. The stalls at Chowpatty and Juhu beaches draw throngs of die-hard fans. But if you want a bhel puri with ambience, try it at Sea Lounge, Taj Mahal Hotel.

2) Pav Bhaji

The two components of this dish are pav and bhaji . The vegetable preparation is an assortment of vegetables like potatoes, peas, tomatoes and onions, which are cooked in butter and spices. This is widely available at local restaurants. If you are roaming hungry and looking for street food in mumbai at night, then you will find at least one Pav Bhaji stall open late in night in your area where you can kill your hunger pangs.

3) Vada Pav

Vada Pav is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the state of Mumbai.
The Indian version of a burger. As popular as any of the “Pao” items. Vada Paos are available almost everywhere in the city and can be eaten as a snack. All stalls offer something different, so be sure to taste it in various areas of the city. Pav vada is tempered mashed potato is filled in pav and dipped into gram flour batter and deep fried, eaten with chutney and chilly.

4) Pani Puri

Pani Puri is a popular street snack in Mumbai. A puri filled with sweet tamarind chutney, tangy water and a filling of either Ragda or potato or boiled dal or onions. Although Pani Puri is not a Mumbai invention, what makes the Mumbai Pani Puri unique is the tang and bite in the water and the use of warm small white chick pea as a filling in the puri. Different versions of Pani Puri are popular throughout North India, East India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Many Mumbai Pani Puri stalls also sell Ragda-Pattise, Dahi Puri etc.

5) Batata Vada

Literally translates into potato fritters, this is another delicious all-day snack from the streets of Mumbai. The word batata means potatoes, and no, the word is neither Hindi nor Marathi; it’s Portuguese! Remember, it was Portuguese who first introduced potatoes to our country. Consisting of a patty made of mashed potatoes and spices, which is then dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep-fried, the dish looks like a thick sphere. You will get one or more chutneys and green chilies as accompaniments; it is best had with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. You will find Batata Vada sellers in every corner of Mumbai, each selling their own version. Try as many versions as you like.

6) South Indian

Another famous street food in Mumbai for breakfast is Idli – Vada served with Sambhar and coconut chutney. Idlis are steamed batters of fermented black lentils and rice. Vadas, on the other hand, are savory fritter type snacks made using Lentils, chilies, onions, and curry patta leaves. Dosa, a staple South-Indian dish, is a thin pancake-like food made of fermented rice batter. Different variants of the popular Bombay street food are stuffed differently. Mumbai is formed from outsiders. SO, you will find a lot of dishesthat are not of Maharashtran influence and Dosa is one of them.

7) Sandwich

This street-side invention is a combination of the most unlikely ingredients. Lavishly buttered white bread and sandwiched in between thin slices of beetroot, boiled potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion rings, and mint chutney. Cut into four triangles so that you can handle all the layers without spilling them, you get the most refreshing tangy taste, after each bite. A toasted version steams up the vegetables inside and adds another dimension. Truly, there is no other sandwich quite like it in the world.

8) Ice Gola

Ice gola consists of a ball of shaved ice, which the vendor molds into an oblong shape around the end of a stick. After dropping the end with the ice ball into a cup, the vendor will add various fruit flavorings, depending on which kind you order, and salt. And just like that, you have an icy treat to enjoy on a sweltering Mumbai day! The kind I tried had both blueberry and lemon flavors, which made for a unique flavor combination, especially with the salt added. Just try not to get brain freeze like I did!

9) Falooda

Falooda, an Indian adaptation of the Persian dessert, is a rich drink of vermicelli mixed with milk, almonds, pistachios, rose syrup, and basil seeds, topped with ice-cream. This street food needs no introduction and is a perfect street food in Mumbai in summers to cool off heat.

10) Modak

It is an Indian sweet popular in states of Maharashtra, Goa and in the regions of Konkan in India. The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour mixed with khava or maida flour. It is used for Ganesha during prayers.

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