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Giving gifts is a way of communicating respect, friendship and appreciation. Proper gift-wrapping can enhance the beauty and value of your present.

There are many people in the Emirates who teach classical Indian dance and many others who teach how to move to Indian film and pop numbers. Namita Chandra, on the other hand, teaches at her home in Dubai, the various folk dances of ndia.

The Sharjah Indian Ladies Association (Sila) last week hosted the Brides of India fashion show for its members at the Lou'Lou'a Beach Resort, Sharjah. The show offered a glimpse of bridal trousseau of the various Indian states.

The Indian Association Ajman, in collaboration with Specialist Medical Center and Al Ittihad Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center, is setting up a medical camp tomorrow from 8.00am to 12.30pm.

"It was as if we were behind a curtain, scared to face the world. The YLP has given us the courage to come out and express our views," says Yasmin Banu Yousuf, one of the students of Radiant School, Sharjah, who is attending the Youth Leadership Programme (YLP).

It is not known when people began to dance. However, because expressive movement is so spontaneous, and because dancing is s ointimately interrelated with other aspects of a culture, it is possible that dance developed along with the evolution of our species.

So, it's shopping time. You get into your car and head for the nearest mall. Once you are at the centre, and have spent 15 minutes looking for a parking space, you find your way through the crowds of people inside, steering your shopping cart, maybe trying to look after a small child simultaneously.

The Sharjah Indian Ladies Association (SILA) was formed more than 25 years ago. At a time when there were not many social groups for Indian women, SILA was formed and filled in the gap perfectly.

20-year-old Fifi, who loves pizza and ice-creams, is the pride of Pereiras

In today's appearance-conscious era, we come across many people wearing braces. Even adults are obsessed with a perfect set of 32 pearls and are opting for braces. What is common between most people wearing braces? They smile with lips tightly closed.

Fragrances significantly contribute to our individuality, self-esteem and personal hygiene. Today they have become an indispensable part of our lives. The fascination with scents has resulted in a multitude of scented personal products in the market like cosmetics, lotions, soaps, oils and perfumes.

The bright red Roll of Honors in a school reception area tells the success stories of top-ranking students over the years. As I glanced through the names of the top rankers engraved in the colour gold, I observed that, over the years, the highest percentage has increased consistently.