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Earrings that Flatter: How to Choose the Right Style for Your Face

Ever left confused about which earrings will suit you after browsing through pages and pages of designs on websites? Well, if you like it and wear it with confidence, you can rock any design. However, if you are looking for a little help, here’s our cheat guide to help you identify the most flattering styles according to your face shape. 1. Studs : Studs are typically round in shape and come in a variety of designs — from minimal to statement. Due to their round shape, these types of earrings are best suited for face shapes that have length. So if your face shape is the rectangular, diamond, oblong or oval, you can happily wear your studs. Who should avoid  — For diamond face shapes, it is best to avoid studs that are not round but have sharp edges. 2. Hoops : Circular or C-shaped earrings are most commonly referred to as hoops. Oblong, diamond, and rectangular face shapes can easily sport these kinds of earrings. These earrings due to their soft curves are a great fit for square faces...

The Gentle Pull

The burnt wick of the aroma candle had been mostly submerged in its own wax. It had drooped due to being burnt and rolled over itself forming a 'u' to get drowned in its own wax. Due to this, the exposed part of the wick was barely there to burn and hence the candle was burning very low. The flame was almost as if it was about to extinguish.  During this time, a slight pull with the gentlest force to prop it sparked a new life into it. As the wick rose over the candle wax and was no longer submerged, it started burning brighter giving more light to the surroundings and thereby fulfilling its purpose. Similarly, all of us may at some time in life be like the burnt wick of the candle. When we are so submerged in our responsibilities that unknown to us our energies are drooping, all we need is a gentle pull to prop us above that sea of duties and commitments. And, lo and behold! We are again ready to shine brighter and fulfill our purpose to the best of our abilities.  Be that ge...

Orissa - a panoramic vista, through my eyes

Getting your leaves approved in IT Industry is a big achievement in itself. And for people from far-flung places like me, getting an extended leave approved is even more an anchievement. To add to it, the tickets get sold out like hot cakes. Little late in booking and you will be in waiting forever..!All these put together, I really did not know if at all I will be going home during the Durga Puja vacation or not..But somewhere deep within, inspite of all the adversity, I felt convinced that I shall be home for sure. The day came, excitement abrew I boarded my train with some minimal struggle. But what was it why was time moving so slow..Arghhh..! As I was starting to get restless with the journey that did not seem to end, one sms popped on my screen and as I opened, it read" Welcome to Airtel, Orissa...." My heart started leaping with joy. So here I was in my own state. The feeling of home coming is always un-paralleled. I realized something then; perhaps I did earn enoug...