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Summer is here across India, with the sun beating down fiercely on humans and animals alike. No one enjoys this grim and sweaty season, but in our country there is no avoiding it. Summer brings with it a host of health problems. Dehydration, sunburn, tummy upsets, skin problems, indigestion are common in this season. To avoid these problems, one must take regular baths, use sun protection like sunscreen and umbrellas, and eat fresh and homemade food as far as possible. Some pointers to keep yourself and your family safe during summer by eating healthy: Remember to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and natural juices and liquids, like coconut or daab water, chhas or buttermilk, lassi, mango panna, nimboo pani etc.  Eat juicy pulpy seasonal fruits like melons, mangoes, jamruls, jamuns, tender coconut etc. Avoid colas and soft drinks as much as possible, as these fizzy drinks are harmful to health, cause dehydration and result in weight gain. Increase your

#Digha is a small seaside town on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Situated at a convenient distance from Kolkata, you can plan a quick weekend trip to it's beautiful beaches to refresh your mind, body and spirit. Though it's a popular holiday destination for Bengalis and Kolkata residents, few people outside Bengal are familiar with Digha. Unlike Puri, Pondicherry or Kovalam, Digha doesn't enjoy country-wide popularity among travelers. You can say it's one of Bengal's best kept tourism secrets. With it's golden sandy beaches, glorious sunny weather,  and a host of facilities for comfortable and affordable stay, Digha can easily give other seaside towns a run for their money. However, the trick is to know where to stay and what to avoid. So this is a ready reckoner for tourists: Dos: Opt for Old Digha beaches for stay and bathing. Those are far more beautiful and secluded than the commercialized, over-crowded New Digha beaches. Plan your visit

Parents (particularly Indian parents) Beware! Are you always hovering over your child, checking whether he/she has eaten or not, whether he/she is studying or fooling around, or is constantly on the mobile or internet? Do you take all possible measures to see that your child doesn't get into trouble, to the extent of removing all obstacles in the way? If the question to all these has been yes, then you are a " Helicopter Parent ". The term refers to all well-meaning, sensible, rational human beings, who become suddenly unreasonable, obsessed and hyper-attentive to their children's well being.  Source:  Image by  PublicDomainPictures  from  Pixabay BTW, I think I am one of those too, and am trying my best to change. Check out for the following warning signals:   Are you checking out every half an hour on               a) whether your child has eaten or not?              b) done his/her project or homework?              c) is studying or playing gam