Trim is in and obese is out -- is the mantra of modern lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyle, intake of processed fatty foods, junk food and post-natal negligence towards oneself are usually the main causes of obesity among women. Obesity makes the body flabby,look older and increase the chances of many ailments like diabetes, hypertension, and heart problems. To have healthy full-bodied appearance, to get the curves at the right places and to get rid of the excess fat, women indulge in various strenuous and painstaking techniques like crash diets, slimming drugs, excessive aerobics and liposuction etc. But slimming procedures undertaken in the absence of expert advice and supervision can boomerang and cause eating disorders and emaciation. the book suggests scientifically based simple exercises with lively photographs and illustrations, for molding and shaping your body especially the thighs, abdomen, breasts, waist and legs. Balanced diet charts are given here, which make sure that you do not starve yourself towards your endeavour. Special chapters on exercises to check weight gain during and after pregnancy are also included in the book.

The Narad purana is not a very long purana. The original text contains twenty-five thousand couplets. Sometimes the purana is also referred to as naradiya purana. It is said 'Narada' purana because it is recited by Narada himself after hearing it from sage sanaka.

Herbal treatment, herbal beauty care, herbal hair-dye, herbal massage, herbal oils, herbal tea etc are some of the oft-heard terms. It is a clear and welcome sign pointing out to the acceptance, adherence and usage of herbs on one form or the other.

Novel based on Ganesha (Hindu deity).