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The Ultimate Dining Experience: Dhaka Cloud Kitchen & Catering Services operating in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Bashundhara
The cloud kitchen scene has had a boom in the last few years partly due to the health restrictions and safe distancing needs that arose during the pandemic. People got more used to the concept of ordering in and having a great meal from the comfort of their homes or offices.
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This paradigm shift in dining choice has made way for several cloud kitchens based in different areas of Dhaka. The newest addition is the Dhaka Cloud Kitchen & Catering Services. The cloud kitchen is currently operating in the “tri-state” area (Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara) along with Bashundhara.
On March 2, Dhaka Cloud Kitchen pulled off a successful delivery of 150 customised packages and exceptional catering services to Dhaka WASA.
Helicopter Parenting: Signs, Pros, Cons and How to Change
Parenting is a lifelong process with its own unique challenges and rewards. From the joys of watching a child’s first steps to the difficulties of managing teenage years, parenting is a complex and multifaceted role. It involves a child’s physical, emotional, and social needs, along with guidance that can shape his/her future. Parenting has different dimensions and styles; in this article, we are going to talk about helicopter parenting.
What is Helicopter Parenting?
Helicopter parenting refers to an overly involved and overprotective approach – sometimes to the detriment of the children. The term “helicopter” refers to the way in which these parents “hover over” their children and are constantly monitoring their every move.
Even though parents do this out of love for their children, this type of parenting can have a negative impact on children as it can stifle their independence and hinder their ability to make decisions on their own. Often, they are called “hovering parents” because they constantly watch over their kids and intervene at the first sign of any trouble.
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Origin of the term “Helicopter Parenting”
In 1969, Dr. Haim Ginott first used the term “helicopter parent” in his book “Between Parent & Teenager” where teenagers described their parents hovering over them like a helicopter. Other identical terms are “lawnmower parenting”, “cosseting parent”, or “bulldozer parenting”.
Helicopter parenting is defined by excessive focus on children, and taking too much responsibility for their experiences, successes, or failures. Gradually it turns into being overprotective, over-controlling, and over-perfecting, in a way that exceeds responsible parenting.
Signs of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parents mostly micromanage their children’s lives, controlling and monitoring their every move, often taking it to an extremely inappropriate level. They are ready to swoop in to rescue their children at the slightest obstacle.
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Here are some clear signs of helicopter parenting in different stages of a child’s life:
Overly involved parents always excessively monitor and correct their children, preventing them from making their own moves, interactions, how to play with specific toys, etc., hindering their ability to learn and explore. It starts when a toddler starts to walk, and falls, and some parents go to extreme lengths to prevent any minor scratches.
In later stages, helicopter parents may complete their children’s homework, choose their friends and activities, and even attend job fairs and job interviews alongside them. They may also advise children during games and talk to coaches after every practice.
In childhood, parents are expected to take care of the household chores for kids. But cleaning a teen’s room, and doing a college student’s laundry is over-parenting and leads to deprivation of learning basic life skills.
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Children learn from their mistakes through trial and error. Helicopter parenting or always showing the right way to do it hinders their growth in tackling problems.
Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Despite the negative portrayal in popular media, several studies show helicopter parenting has been found to have both positive and negative outcomes. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of over-parenting.
Pros of Helicopter Parenting
Cognitive Skills: Parental involvement is a crucial factor in a student's intellectual, academic, and emotional development. It leads to improved attitudes towards school, better homework habits, social behavior, and enhanced academic achievement.
Life Skills:
Research suggests that helicopter parenting can have positive impacts on student development in areas like decision-making, physical and mental health, and career development.
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Psychological Adjustment:
Studies say children of helicopter parents who receive support and proper guidance have better psychological adjustment and life satisfaction than others.
Proper Guidance:
Children of helicopter parents tend to be punctual, well-prepared, and receive significant support and guidance in their daily lives. They work tirelessly to address any problem their child may encounter and actively participate in school activities and groups.
Effective Communication:
Effective communication is the most important thing in a parent-children relationship. Helicopter parents and their teens are most likely to have friendly and clear communication about their whereabouts.
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Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Though parental involvement in their children’s education has been acknowledged to be beneficial, overprotective parenting can result in negative outcomes on their mental health.
Psychological Issues:
According to several studies, children with too involved parents in their children’s education at inappropriate developmental levels often develop psychological issues like anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Narcissistic Mindset:
Helicopter parenting is linked with higher levels of narcissism and entitlement in adult children.
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Problem-solving Skills:
Children need to acquire problem-solving skills, but helicopter parenting can hinder this process.
Dependency on Parents:
Helicopter parenting can make children overly dependent on their parents, preventing their ability to learn essential life skills.
No Self-advocacy:
Helicopter parenting prevents children from developing self-advocacy skills that are crucial for success in school and work.
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Low Self-esteem:
Helicopter parenting makes children feel inadequate and lead to self-esteem issues. It causes difficulties with problem-solving, coping, decision-making, social interaction, responsibility, and adaptive functioning.
Absence of Natural Consequences:
Children face natural consequences in life as an integral part of growing up. Helicopter parents tend to micromanage their children's activities to prevent them from experiencing any negative outcomes.
Parent-Child Mutual Relationship:
Helicopter parenting can strain the parent-child relationship because of constant nagging and interference.
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Though in some cases, it brings children and parents closer together when children appreciate the push to succeed and feel cared for by their parents. Still, it's best to avoid helicopter parenting.
How to Change
Helicopter parenting, or being overly involved in a child's life, can hinder their acquisition of crucial life skills. Parents must allow their children to fail, struggle, to be disappointed, and let them do their own tasks. Sometimes taking a step backward from helping them can be the actual help. It will make the child more resilient and boost self-confidence.
Although overprotectiveness comes from the good intention of guiding them, often it ends with controlling the children. To prevent this, parents must acknowledge their hovering tendency, and encourage their children to explore and grow. And if necessary, consulting a professional can be helpful.
Conclusion
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Different strategies work better for individual families and children. Helicopter parenting hinders children’s chance of development.
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Raising children with guidance and support can teach them valuable life skills and independence. The desire to raise “perfect children” or compare them to others can lead to over-involvement, which may cause depression and low self-esteem in children. Parents should be aware of the signs of helicopter parenting and seek help if needed.
Chhayanaut announces Pahela Baishakh 1430 festivity at Ramna Batamul
Chhayanaut, the country’s esteemed cultural institution known for its traditional flagship event on April 14 to welcome the Bengali new calendar year, is once again gearing up to welcome 1430 with the traditional Pahela Baishakh cultural festivity at Ramna Park in the capital.
This marks the second consecutive year that Pahela Baishakh will be observed during the holy month of Ramadan, and the festivity this year has been planned accordingly respecting the unity and essence of the holy month, the institution informed at a press conference on Monday at the Chhayanaut Shanskriti Bhavan in the capital’s Dhanmondi.
The press conference was joined by Chhayanaut Vice-Presidents Dr Atiur Rahman and Khairul Anam Shakil, General Secretary Laisa Ahmed Lisa, and its Joint Secretary Jayanta Roy.
At the press conference, it was informed that the senior and junior artists of the institution have been rehearsing for the last two months to welcome the new year in style with their combined and enthralling performances, under the Banyan tree at the Ramna Park.
The two-hour-long cultural event will comprise group and solo songs, and poetry recitations, starting at 6:15 am.
“In general, more than a hundred of our performers participate and showcase their musical performances every year at Chhayanaut's Pahela Baishakh live event at Ramna. The festivity was peacefully observed last year during the month of holy Ramadan, and this year we are hoping to continue the tradition as well,” Chhayanaut General Secretary Laisa Ahmed Lisa said at the press conference.
It was also informed that the stage installation and preparation are already completed, and the organisers expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Housing and Public Works for the allocation of basic permissions regarding the venue, as well as the security enforcement unit of the government and the volunteers of 13th Hussars Open Rover Scout Group for the cooperation.
Chhayanaut, founded in 1961, has earned global fame for organizing the traditional, extravagant cultural festivity of Pahela Baishakh at Ramna Park every year. The only exception was in 1971, during the Liberation War of Bangladesh, and then in 2020-2021 due to the global outbreak of COVID-19.
One of the most coveted and long-awaited festivities in Bangladesh, the traditional cultural presentation of Chhayanaut marking the Pahela Baishakh has earned its fame as one of the grandest regular cultural celebrations in the world.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar will telecast the program from the venue, live from 6:15 am on April 14. The event will also be broadcasted on Chhayanaut’s official YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ChhayanautDigitalPlatform.
People working from home were younger, more diverse during pandemic: US survey
People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In many respects, the demographic makeup of people working from home from 2019 to 2021 became more like workers who were commuting, while the share of the U.S. labor force working from home went from 5.7% in 2019 to 17.9% in 2021, as restrictions were implemented to help slow the spread of the virus, according to a report released last week based on American Community Survey data.
“The increase in homebased workers corresponded with a decline in drivers, carpoolers, transit riders, and most other types of commuters,” the report said.
The share of people working from home between ages 25 and 34 jumped from 16% to 23% from 2019 to 2021. The share of home-based workers who are Black went from 7.8% to 9.5%, and it went from 5.7% to 9.6% for Asian workers. It remained flat for Hispanic workers, the report said.
The share of home-based workers with a college degree also jumped from just over half to more than two-thirds, and people working from home were more likely to have moved in the past year than commuters.
The two industry groups that saw the greatest jumps in people working from home were in information, where it went from 10.4% to 42%, and finance, insurance and real estate, going from 10.8% to 38.4%. Professional and administrative services, also went from 12.6% to 36.5%.
The smallest gains were in agriculture and mining; entertainment and food services; and armed forces.
While every income level saw jumps in people working from home, those in the highest income bracket were most likely to work from home. While it doubled from 2019 to 2021 for workers in the lowest income bracket, it tripled for those in the highest, the report said.
Home-based work also varied by region. By 2021, it was more prevalent in the West and Northeast, making up about a fifth of the workforce, compared to 16.2% in the South and 15.8% in the Midwest. The variation may have been caused by the availability of Internet access, the cluster of information technology jobs on the coasts and the way people commute, whether by car or public transportation, the report said.
The tech-heavy San Francisco and San Jose metro areas had more than a third of their labor force working from home in 2021 — the largest share among metros with more than 1 million residents.
Since most pandemic restrictions have been lifted since the 2021 survey was taken, it is unknown at this point if the growth in work-from-home is permanent.
“If only temporarily, the COVID-19 pandemic generated a massive shift in the way people in the United States related to their workplace location,” the report said. “With the centrality of work and commuting in American life, the widespread adoption of home-based work was a defining feature of the pandemic era.”
Which is the Best Country for Hair Transplant?
When it comes to hair transplants, finding the right country to have the procedure done can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider, including the expertise of the surgeon, the cost of the procedure, and the overall quality of aftercare. We did the research and have come up with a list of 10 countries that are most cost effective while ensuring top standards for hair transplants in 2023.
Top 10 Countries for Hair Transplant in 2023
1. Turkey
Turkey has become one of the most popular destinations for hair transplants due to the high quality of the procedure offered at an affordable price. The country has a growing number of hair transplant clinics with skilled and experienced doctors, technicians, and staff.
According to the head of the Turkish Health Tourism Association, roughly 1 million individuals visited Turkey in 2022 and spent an estimated $2 billion on hair transplants. It is the highest number of hair transplant procedures performed in a year compared to other countries in the world.
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The cost of hair transplant procedures in Turkey is also relatively affordable compared to other countries. Depending on the transplant type, the average cost is $3000, while per graft cost is $1.5-$5. In the case of an FUE hair transplant procedure involving 2000 grafts, the expenses would start at €1,950, which is nearly 70% lower than the amount you would typically spend in the UK.
In addition to the affordable cost, the quality of care provided by Turkish hair transplant clinics is also of a high standard. Turkish clinics use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that patients receive the best possible results.
Furthermore, Turkey has a large pool of experienced and skilled doctors and technicians who specialize in hair transplants. The country also has a well-established medical tourism industry, with many patients coming from other countries to receive hair transplant procedures.
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2. India
India is another country that is becoming increasingly popular for hair transplants. The country is known for its affordable prices, experienced surgeons, and high-quality care. Hair transplant clinics in India offer both FUE and FUT techniques, making them a great option for those seeking hair restoration.
Indian surgeons are widely recognized for their exceptional skills. Despite adhering to the same surgical protocols as those in the US, the cost of surgery in India differs significantly from that in the USA.
It’s not surprising that India is home to some of the world’s leading hair restoration surgeons, who operate in state-of-the-art facilities and achieve excellent results. In most places in India, the cost per graft ranges from Rs 30-60 ($0.37-$0.73) + GST, while in the USA, the cost per graft is around $5-10, which translates to Rs 409-818.
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For a similar number of grafts, the average cost of a hair transplant surgery with pre and postoperative care in India is Rs 90,000 to Rs 1,50,000. This significant difference in cost is the primary motivation for many individuals to travel thousands of miles to India to undergo the procedure.
Iconic Italian dish Pasta Carbonara an American invention?
The same day (March 23, 2023) that Italy submitted pasta carbonara for inclusion on Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Financial Times published an article in which Italian culinary expert Alberto Grandi claimed that carbonara was developed by Americans residing in Italy shortly after WWII.
The claim sparked outrage throughout Italy. “A surrealist attack!” – said the agriculture organisation Coldiretti, as heated social media discussion ensued nationwide, according to a BBC article.
So who really created the original carbonara?
Italian food author Eleonora Cozzella says, “It was a combination of Italian genius and American resources.” Cozzella spent six years covering National Carbonara Day on April 6, and eventually wrote The Perfect Carbonara, which earned a Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2020, says the BBC.
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She interviewed the descendants of innkeepers who fed American soldiers in the neighborhood of Trastevere, just over the Tiber river in Rome, in the late 1940s. US soldiers apparently asked for “spaghetti breakfast” that should have eggs and bacon. Even during the desperate times, Italians could acquire military rations in the black market, including bacon from Americans and egg powder from the British.
In 1952, the first recipe for pasta carbonara was published in the United States. Author Patricia Bronté mentioned the Italian restaurant Armando’s, run by chefs Pietro Lencioni and Armando Lorenzini, among her favorite spots in her book “Vittles and Vice: An Incredible Guide to What’s Cooking on Chicago’s Near North Side”. She included recipe of the restaurant’s famous dish, carbonara.
“No one has a trademark on the recipe,” Alessandro Pipero, chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant Pipero in Rome and one of the “carbonara kings” told BBC. “Honestly, I don’t care who invented it,” he said.
The first Italian recipe for carbonara was published in August 1954 in La Cucina Italiana magazine. “And it is a strange one,” Cozzella said in the BBC report. “It has parsley and even gruyere as cheese!”
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“This debate is ridiculous and dangerous,” said Michele Fino, a law professor at Pollenzo's University of Gastronomic Sciences, calling it “old news”. According to Fino, the discussion is harmful because a toxic type of nationalism may be lurking between the pecorino and a piece of guanciale, or maybe deep inside the tubular rigatoni. “It is a sort of banal nationalism that runs through food,” he told BBC. “People consider it unimportant, but it creates a certain climate – we shouldn’t ignore it.”
Delicious Jackfruit Recipes to Try Out Today
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is available in Asia, Africa, and South America. Unripe jackfruit is now considered a popular substitute for meat. The flesh of the unripe jackfruit can be eaten raw or cooked into various dishes. Let’s take a look at 6 tasty jackfruit recipes to try out at home.
Health Benefits of Jackfruit
Jackfruit is nutrient-rich. It is packed with carbohydrates, protein, a small amount of fat, vitamins C, A, B6, and B2, riboflavin, magnesium, and other micronutrients. Jackfruit is rich in phytochemicals as well -- compounds found only in plants and these compounds are beneficial to health. Moreover, plenty of fiber is available in jackfruit.
Jackfruit has carotenoids which are high in vitamin A and work like other antioxidants. Carotenoids may protect cells from damage and prevent diseases including cancer, heart disease, etc. It may also prevent eye problems such as cataracts and macular degeneration. It also helps to minimize constipation and ulcers.
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Besides, the protein in jackfruit helps to control the blood sugar of people with type-2 diabetes. And, the potassium content of jackfruit helps in lowering blood pressure.
6 Versatile Jackfruit Recipes
Jackfruit Coconut Muffin Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup jackfruit (chopped), 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar (granulated), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 egg, ¼ cup coconut (desiccated), 2 tablespoon coconut for garnishing.
Instructions
First, prepare the oven to 375F and line the muffin tin with 6 liners. Meanwhile, take a bowl and sieve flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Next, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and coconut. Mix everything nicely.
Take another bowl and whisk egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add butter (melted) while the mixer is running and mix well. Then add the dry ingredients and mix at low speed as long as it is combined well. Mix jackfruit pieces using a rubber spatula. Pour the mixture into a muffin mold each with ⅔ full batter. Top with the rest of the Jackfruit and coconut and bake for about 15 minutes or as long as a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.
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Jackfruit Juice Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 jackfruit, 1/2 lemon juice, 2 cups of water, 2 ripe bananas, 2 tbsp sugar (extra)
Instructions
First, cut the jackfruit into small pieces. Peel off the bananas and cut them into cube pieces. Now, take a blender or a juicer. Put everything except lemon juice in the blender and blend. Pour the juice into a glass and add lemon juice before serving.
Jackfruit Jam Recipe
Ingredients
20 to 22 jackfruit pieces, 1 cup jaggery, 1/2 cup ghee
Instructions
First, boil water in a pot and then add the jackfruit pieces. Let them boil for a few minutes or as long as they become tender. Remove the pot from the stove and strain the jackfruit pieces. When they are cool, mash them well.
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Now take a pan and heat ghee. Pour the mashed jackfruits and jaggery into the pan and mix well. Stir continuously. When they become sticky and start to leave the sides of the pan, remove them from heat and transfer them to a dish. After cooking, preserve jackfruit jam in a clean, sterilized jar.
What's Hair Transplant and What are the Most Popular Methods?
Who doesn’t love a head full of healthy, smooth, and shiny hair? Losing a few strands of hair every day is normal, but many experience severe hair loss. People of different age groups and genders can go through hair fall problems for diverse reasons. Excessive hair fall may lead to thinning hair, bald patches, and even baldness. Thanks to advancements in medical science, those suffering from baldness can now regain their hairline. Let’s take a look at the causes of hair loss and effective hair transplant solutions.
Common Causes of Hair Fall
An individual can experience excessive hair fall for different reasons. Here are the most common ones:
Genetics
Family history plays a crucial role in determining hair health. If one’s parents or grandparents experienced hair loss, one may be genetically predisposed to the same condition.
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Hormonal changes
Hormonal imbalances caused by pregnancy, menopause, thyroid disorders, or other health conditions can cause hair fall. Hormonal changes can cause hair follicles to shrink, resulting in thinner hair or bald patches.
Stress
Chronic stress can cause an increase in the hormone cortisol, which can affect the hair growth cycle, leading to hair loss.
Nutritional deficiencies
A lack of essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, vitamin D, or biotin, can lead to hair loss.
Medications
Certain medications used to treat health conditions like cancer, depression, arthritis, or high blood pressure can cause hair fall as a side effect.
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Excessive use of hairstyling products
Frequent use of heat styling tools, tight hairstyles like braids or ponytails, and chemical treatments like coloring or perming can damage the hair shaft and cause hair fall.
Medical conditions
Health conditions like scalp psoriasis, alopecia areata, or fungal infections can cause hair loss.
What is Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves moving hair follicles from one part of the body, typically the back or sides of the scalp, to a balding or thinning area. The procedure is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness, but it can also be used to restore hair loss due to injury or burns. The transplanted hair follicles are usually harvested in groups of one to four hairs and transplanted into tiny incisions made in the recipient area. Over time, the transplanted hairs grow and blend in with the existing hair, creating a natural-looking hairline.
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Tasty Homemade Shashlik Recipes with Meat and Fish
The word ‘Shashlik’ or Shashlick came from the Russian word ‘shashlyk’ of Turkik origin. In Turkic languages, the term shish refers to skewer, and shishlik means "skewerable". Shashlik is a kind of food that refers to skewered meat. It is also popular as shish Kebab or Shashlik kebab. Besides Iran, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, Shashlik is famous in Russian countries. Traditionally Shashlik is made with lamb meat. However, this food can also be prepared with other kinds of meats and fish. Let’s take a look at 5 easy-made shashlik recipes to try at home.
5 Yummy Shashlik Recipes to Try at Home
Chicken Shashlik Recipe
Ingredients
2 chicken breast ( 400g) (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 onion (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp red chili powder, ½ tbsp spicy red chili powder, ½ tbsp tandoori chicken masala or garam masala, salt (as required), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp oil, 5 skewers.
Instructions
First, take a bowl and mix chicken with ginger paste, chili powder, tandoori chicken masala, salt, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato sauce, and oil. Then add onion and bell peppers and mix them together. Cover the bowl and put it in the refrigerator to marinate for an hour.
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Making Chicken Shashlik:
First, fasten the onion, bell peppers, and chicken on the skewers. Now, heat the oil in a pan. Then place the chicken, and bell peppers skewers over the pan and rotate the skewers to cook well. Make sure you brush oil on it. Put a lid over the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or as long as the chicken, onions, and bell peppers become tender and juicy. Remove from the pan and serve with rice or paratha.
How to Choose Paint Colors for Your Entire House
Home is the place where souls find peace and satisfaction. Different rooms of a house have different purposes. While interior designing or renovating a home, preserving the distinct architectural character of rooms and spaces should not be ignored. Wall paint can be a means to make the home more homely, cozy, functional, and unique.
Significance of choosing the right paint color for different rooms
While planning the interior design of a specific room, proper color selection has great significance. Color can help create illusions. The perfect wall paint can make a small room look bigger and a large room more intimate.
Color also contributes to light reflection in a room. Light shades can make a room look brighter that has less access to natural sunlight; while darker shades can help avoid glare in a very sunny space.
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The wall colors of interior rooms not only enhance the aesthetics of a house but also represents the taste of the homeowner. Not everybody's choice is similar. Adults and senior persons usually like mild wall colors while children and teenagers may love their walls to be painted in bright colors.
As each color has unique meanings and significance, wall paint can also impact the mood. Therefore, the homeowner can choose different wall paint colors for different rooms.
Useful Tips for Interior Paint Color Selection
Defining the right wall paint color can be confusing. To make a decision about color paints, all it needs is a little confidence and some guidelines from interior designers and color experts. Here are some effective tips to select wall paint colors for a room.
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Find Inspiration
When choosing the wall paint color for a specific room or space of the home, it needs to be assured that the resident won't get tired of that color. At the time of selecting wall colors, the occupant can search for the versions of his or her favorite colors that are muted with grey. Several colors can be blended to get the desired hue.
The occupant can take color inspiration from the places and spaces he or she loves and visits frequently. It can be nature-inspired or a mix of shades, etc. Thus, the occupant will be able to match that feeling and find happiness in his or her own room.
Know the Meaning of Colors
Different colors can denote different emotions. Before picking a specific color or mixing several shades of colors for wall paint, one must understand the power of the colors. The color of the bedroom walls can be different from that of the living room or study room.
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