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Stay Stylish With Belts
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Near.in App Review – Ek APP Jo Karae AAP Ke SAB Kaam
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Unique Ways of Living, Around the World
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‘Unusual’ Uses of ‘Usual Things’
Using things other than the way they are meant for is so much FUN! Think out-of-the-box, rake your creativity and come up with
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Pampers Premium Care Pants – Review
My daughter is 9 years old and way past using diapers. So, as I came back from attending Exclusive Preview of the ‘New
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Designer Dresses – Delivered Right at Your Doorstep
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A Day Without Being ‘Social’
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Pampered By Pampers
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Review JUICE Salon – A Juicy Date for My Hair & Nails
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Review Rosso Bianco – Italian Job Well Done!
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I Feel Guilty, I Feel Worthy
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Review – Plum Choco-Latte Smudge Free Hand Cream
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Review- Plum Goodness!
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Super Spas & Salons of Pune
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Simple DIY Craft – Lollipop Butterfly
Quick, Fun and Super Easy Appropriate for Age Group – 3 to 9 Material Required Lollipops Colorful Chart Paper (Thick) Fevicol & Scissors
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Recipe – Shami Kabab
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‘Food Story’ Review – Finally Pune Got Authentic, GUD Food!
Born in Delhi and (well) brought up in Lucknow, I know my food well. Pretty Well. Seven years in Pune has eventually made
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WonderBoxx Review – Unboxing Imaginations
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Selfie – Irritating Obsession or Harmless Fun
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Review – Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
How would you react when you open the door and find that someone has sent ‘ice cream’ for you, and that too loads
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My Eid Diary–Fond Memories, Memorable Moments
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No More Pads, Period Panty is Here!
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Say Hello To Desi Shoe Brands!
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Snack On Veg Fish!
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Review – Indiarush Cocktail Dresses
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DIY Photo Booth For Birthday Party
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Mind Your Pronunciation Please!
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Ideas for Casual Dressing
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Film Review – Bhaijaan: Less Brawn, More Heart
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Product Review – Being Juliet Subscription Box
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Restaurant Review – ‘Ladies Day Out’ at Westin Pune
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Product Review – Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover
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Review PepperTap – Bad Service!
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Event Review – Italian Masterclass @ Westin, Pune
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Take NQ Course & Become a Safe Food Ambassador
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Pickled Raw Mango – Quick & Instant!
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Ask Your Food Safety Queries – Here & Now!
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Movie Review: Tanu Weds Manu Returns – Flawed but Fun
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Dr. Apratim Goel Debunks Common Skin & Hair Myths
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A Brunch Date with Chole, Poori, Aloo
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5 Minute Cheesy Bread Rolls
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Meet Fathima Qureshi, A Single Supermom
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10 Declutter Ideas to Die For!
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Event Review – 3 Dynamic Ladies & Lots of GUD Words
As I entered Crossword’s newly opened store at Aundh in Pune, the first thing which took my attention was a dazzling smile set
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Lip Gloss & Being Mommy!
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10 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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An Open Letter to Husbands of Working Woman
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New Mommies – Cute Ideas You Shouldn’t Miss!
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In Love with All Things Tetra Pak
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Gift Wrapping Made Easy
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Smart Tips for Travel Packing
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Welcome GUD Blogger – Baker Simmy Mishra
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Pop Color in Your Summer Drink
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Sheer Khurma – Absolute Authentic Recipe
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Smart Serving Ideas
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5 Cheats to Look Slimmer
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