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If we refer a developer’s adverstiment one major thing that we find missing is one-bed room flats in their layouts. This is basically because builder earns margins by making two or more bedroom flats. GDA and DDA use to make one room flats in large numbers. No one can actually put pressure on these builders who think of only their own profits. Today, a nuclear family’s demand is 1 BR flat of about 650-700 sq.ft, which is not available nowadays and 2 BR’s are out of their budget and need. Government should come up with some financial incentives for builders to develop 1 BR flats which will be instrumental in fulfilling many middle class families dream of owning their own house in and around NCR.

What many people do not know is that most their household products are made from recycled material. It is difficult to tell of these items, as in a way they are brand new and are very clean and hygienic. The way to indicate if a product is recycled is by the recycle sign, which is on every item that is recycled. The recycling process goes round and round in a circle and when you have used that particular item, it can be then used again for recycling again, which helps keeping the Earth clean and green. The logo for recycling can slightly vary according to the type of product or the material of product.

This is again the time of the year when you wont find any banquet halls for the next two months or so as these days are considered to be good for marriages according to Hindu religion.

Gold prices are shooting through the roof  along with clothes and other things which are used in marriages. We have two marriages in our street itself tomorrow and I have hardly had any sleep all night due to the music they been playing all night.. cant even complain as it is a kind of norm here to  keep the whole locality awake with your loud music at marriages.

Once if you become a TV star not necessary you can do the same wonders on big screen. As may be the TV star is very popular for his or her work and doing wonders in their professional life. Its not necessary they can do the same on big screen, but some stars do try their luck on it but there are hardly who succeed. Though its good to give it a try but then you even bound to spoil your image which is good on the small screen, its like a gamble you playing with your carrier, but to grow further one has to.

There is a lady who is almost 70 years old. She is healthy and hearty. Rather better than us youngsters. The best part of her is she keeps herself so busy the whole day that she has no time to waste or think about getting bored. She has her own routine set up. Mornings she would go for walks do yoga do all the cooking by her. Spend some time in puja. In the daytime she would even find time for knitting and in the evening she would accompany her grand daughter to the park. Where she would meet her friends as well. She is a real charming lady.

Recently it was announced that maids will get full house training, it will include work hygiene and much more. This will ensure that that get the knowledge or even general knowledge, which is something you learn from schools. Due to their lack of education they don’t know many things, so this will help them and the homes they work in. people who hire these maids will be assured that they have a maid who knows what she’s doing and knows how to do the work.

I am in New delhi these days and this summer is a killer   I hate to go out in day time as all I have is a stupid little car whose airconditioner works at will and decides to spit hot air when its really hot outside

I am planning to buy a new car but the problem is whats am I gonna do with it when I go back to England as its hard to sell a car too soon.I have got a few months left before I return to the dark and cold country once again for my 9 to 5 rat race.

Here are some hand facts to help you in the kitchen:

·  To reduce the amount of fat in chicken, simply remove the skin before cooking or marinating it.

·  If you have forgotten to soak pulses like chick peas, put them in a flask full of boiling water for about an hour and then they will be ready to cook.

·  To make soft and fluffy omelette, heat a non stick pan and add little more butter than usual. Beat the egg and stir well and continue to do this while you are frying it too and that too with a fork. This procedure will make the omelette fluffy and light due to the air percolates.

·  When you keep coconut milk overnight in the fridge a white layer is formed on top. This can be used as fat instead of oil.

·  When adding a teaspoon of oil and a pinch of turmeric powder to dal before cooking it, it will speed to process of cooking and be ready in 10 minutes flat.

·  To refresh stale bread, sprinkle it with water, then wrap it in foil and heat it in the oven for about 10 minutes on 200 degree Celsius.

·  Adding a teaspoon of curd to lady fingers while cooking them, will ensure that they don’t stick to the vessel or turn black

·  If frying chicken, sprinkle a bit of salt in the frying pan before cooking to keep it sticking to the bottom.

Onions can sometimes be a big hassle because they make you cry, below is some solutions which will prevent your eyes from irritation and watering.

·  Before chopping onions, keep them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. By doing this the onions will become cold and crisp and the juice from the onions wont hurt your eyes.

·  By lighting a candle next to the work area before you begin to cut the onion, will make the juice from the onion burn before it reaches your eyes.

·  Cut onions underwater, this will prevent the juice reaching your eyes.

·  Chop off the root end and toss it before you start dicing. This is the part which has the irritation.

·  When holding a wooden spoon or a piece of bread between your teeth while cutting the onion, will reduce the irritation from the eyes.

·  If you are using a sharp knife there shouldn’t be any tears, because a using a dull knife will make the onion crush rather than cutting it, which releases more acid.