How to take care of your French manicure?

Pretty nails never go out of style, especially the famed French manicure that has girls going crazy all over the world. But maintaining it can be a really tough as the French tips chip faster than normal tips. Here’s how you can take care of them. Read on:

No-chip top coat: 
Every 2-3 days, you have to polish your nails with a no-chip top coat that will keep your nails shiny and intact. This way, you’ll save a couple of trips to the salon. Go for a branded top coat so that your nails don’t get discoloured.

No bleach: 
Acrylic nails react instantly with detergent and beach, so always wear gloves while working with bleach. And as far as you can, avoid dipping your nails in foam,

No constant texting: 
Yes, this is an obvious one. You don’t want your manicure to lose its sheen or the nails to appear cracked. So keep a check on your smartphone use, if you want your manicure to last longer.

Filing regularly: 
You have to keep filing your nails regularly, no excuses there. Even if you don’t do it as well as a professional, you must do it as often as you can. Buy a home manicure kit that’s easy to use and understand.

Cleaning brush: 
Acrylic nails are home to fungal growth and infection, so invest in a cleaning brush that will keep your nails dry and clean.

Section 377 – Supreme Court supports outdated, imposing era law

The Supreme Court's knock over of the historic July 2009 decision of the Delhi High Court, which had legalized private sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex, is, in one word, retrospective. Firmly officially, the SC's argument that the legal authority of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code – which comprises gay sexual relations within the range of 'unnatural sex' and lays down harsh sentences – does not permit it to make legal such sexual relations, may be literally correct. But it appears more a case of shifting the blame to the government and Parliament in times when questions on judicial outwit have been raised. At the very least, this decision, placed next to the Delhi High Court's 2009 one, which stressed equality, and sought to defend the rights and dignity of Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender persons, appears a jump backwards.

When, in a country like India, with its countless existing hierarchies and prejudices, marginalised citizens look for redressal against old or unkind laws, the judiciary must, preferably, present hope. Every face of law is not cast in stone, mostly features dating back to reserved, colonial times. Instead, the law develops in its model of delivering justice as human societies grow and change. Basically, this is the question of the fundamental human rights of agreeable adults, on the basis of the standard of equality and non-discrimination in the Constitution itself.

It has long been accepted, by anyone with a crucial sense, among other things, of science, human psychology and history, that homosexuality is neither unnatural nor abnormal. Harsh laws against it are by now mainly upholding of oppressive, theocratic, and under-developed states. With this verdict, the SC has, by default, put India in that category.

Love at first sight: a reality or fantasy

How many times have you dreamt of gazing across a crowded room, locking eyes with an attractive stranger and knowing instantly that you're in love? While it does seem to work out for some, others scoff at the idea of love at first sight. Believe it or not, scientists have studied the subject, and some attribute the need to size people up quickly to learning humans.

Many believe that love at first sight is made for onscreen stories or fairytales. Chances are the feelings of instant attraction you may feel for someone who makes your heart pound at first meeting can be put down to another four-letter-word: lust.

Statistically, you would have to think the odds are against couples who meet and marry within short time frames. After all, it's better to 'check before you buy' and test if you are compatible by living together first. And if you're going to get engaged quickly, please make sure you have a long engagement first.

Although a majority of the population believes in love at first sight, not everyone falls head over heels right away. Surprisingly, women aren’t always the romantics in this love equation: One study found men experience love at first sight more often than women. Researchers think that’s because men respond to physical cues more readily than women and women tend to develop trust more gradually than men. And people might be more inclined to believe in love at first sight when they’re younger or probably in their teens.

It also happens to people who are less inhibited, more open to chance. If we consciously look for love, we’re less likely to find it. Instead we need to cultivate a genuine feeling of being available without necessarily wanting anything to happen.

Though people tend to make their love story as much a part of the movies they watched, it is still unclear how often love at first sight turns into a successful partnership. A suvey found only about 10 percent of people say their long-term relationships began that way. While people can be instantly attracted to each other, some scientists say being in love means really getting to know someone over time.