Traveller's Diary: Visit Goa's Jazz circuit to enjoy music or relish art at International Sand Festival in Odisha

The last week of November is packed with fun events and outdoor activities.

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Enjoy Jazz hits or feast your eyes on some sand art during the last week of November.
Jazz India Circuit

Where: GOA
When: Nov 30-Dec 1, 2019


The Jazz India Circuit is the one-stop destination to hear the newest and most diverse acts in contemporary jazz. Just as it has done for so many years, the Jazz India Circuit brings the best of modern jazz to Goa. Experimental, up-tempo, funky and daring, jazz has always been at the cutting edge of what’s possible, and this year is no different. Offering an unbelievable lineup of eclectic artistes and celebrated performers, this edition will see high-energy Canadian band 'The Shuffle Demons' showcase their signature genre with bending, visually entertaining and funny compositions.


Put on your dancing shoes: Jazz India Circuit Goa boasts a lineup of eclectic artistes and celebrated performers.
Put on your dancing shoes: Jazz India Circuit Goa boasts a lineup of eclectic artistes and celebrated performers.

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Macha Gharibian will create an elegant blend of jazz, folk and pop with the terrific Macha Gharibian Trio. Described as ‘one of the most important musicians of his generation’, virtuoso guitarist par excellence, Simon Thacker will bring his pioneering guitar style to India for the first time ever. Karan Khosla & Co. will bring together seasoned jazz musicians from Goa and across India to play an authentic jazz set that spans the gamut of the jazz idiom, from bebop to contemporary.

International Sand Art Festival 2019

Where: Chandrabhaga Beach
When: December 1-- 5, 2019

Sand castle: The International Sand Art Festival is a remarkable cultural event held by the Orissa Tourism Department.
Sand castle: The International Sand Art Festival is a remarkable cultural event held by the Orissa Tourism Department.

Held at the Chandrabhaga Beach, 3 km from Konark, the International Sand Art Festival is an event for those lovers of art and outdoors. The International Sand Art Festival is a remarkable cultural event held by the Odisha Tourism Department. It highlights the beauty of the coasts of Odisha. It seeks to celebrate the skillful artists who painstakingly create sane sculptures in the outdoors.
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The event showcases not just the traditional sand sculptures but also a variety of exhibits. Expect sand, stone, bronze or wood sculptures created by skillful sand artists. The sand festival is free to visit for spectators. The International Sand Art Festival was started in 2015 on the Chandrabhaga beach as part of the Konark Dance Festival. Due to the proximity from Konark Sun Temple, both these events attract tourists from all over the world.

Sweet Overdose During Festivals? 5 Oral Care Tips For Healthy Teeth
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Gorging on delicious, home-made sweets is the main highlight during festivals. However, the excessive indulgence can sometimes take a toll on our teeth causing tooth sensitivity, caries and other oral health-related problems. You don't have to go for a sweet detox, or avoid desserts.

Dr Ajay Kakkar, BDS, MDS - Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dentist, Periodontist, Implantologist, shares a few simple measures that can ensure your teeth are fine to enjoy the sweet treats.
Gorging on delicious, home-made sweets is the main highlight during festivals. However, the excessive indulgence can sometimes take a toll on our teeth causing tooth sensitivity, caries and other ora..
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While you treat yourselves to gujiyas and malpuas, it is important to ensure you brush and floss your teeth atleast twice a day. When you forget to brush, the sugary components remain stuck on your teeth for a long period, and may lead to cavity.
While you treat yourselves to gujiyas and malpuas, it is important to ensure you brush and floss your teeth atleast twice a day. When you forget to brush, the sugary components remain stuck on your ..
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Avoid food items that are high on artificial colouring and preservatives. They stain your teeth and the acids in the preservatives promote bacteria. If you feel that your teeth are stained and you want to keep those stains away, you could switch to whitening toothpaste, readily available in the market.
Avoid food items that are high on artificial colouring and preservatives. They stain your teeth and the acids in the preservatives promote bacteria. If you feel that your teeth are stained and you w..
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Enjoying festivals without delicious sweets is unimaginable. Indulging in hordes of sweet treats may sometimes give a short sharp twinge on your tooth. This could be sensitivity. Simply switching to tooth sensitivity toothpaste can let you enjoy the treats without worrying about sensitivity.
Enjoying festivals without delicious sweets is unimaginable. Indulging in hordes of sweet treats may sometimes give a short sharp twinge on your tooth. This could be sensitivity. Simply switching to..
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Keep yourself hydrated. Drink a lot of water and fresh juices in small intervals. Particularly, drink lot of water before snacks and meals. This gives you a feeling of fullness and prevents you from over-indulging on snacks. Also, drink water after meals as it helps flush off the food residue, clean your mouth and avoid plaque formation on your teeth.
Keep yourself hydrated. Drink a lot of water and fresh juices in small intervals. Particularly, drink lot of water before snacks and meals. This gives you a feeling of fullness and prevents you from..
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Sweets are sticky, which leads to tooth caries which can also result in sensitive teeth. Sweets don't cause tooth decay. At times, even rinsing the mouth is not sufficient to get rid of the sugary remains in the mouth. Eating desserts before meals would help in reducing the risk of the teeth related problems.
Sweets are sticky, which leads to tooth caries which can also result in sensitive teeth. Sweets don't cause tooth decay. At times, even rinsing the mouth is not sufficient to get rid of the sugary r..
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