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Former WWE women’s champion and reality TV star Chyna, real name Joanie Laurer, has died at the age of 45. The cause of death was not known. A statement on her Twitter page by her team confirmed the news of her passing. “It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a […]
RIP Chyna: Former WWE star found dead, wrestling world shocked Read More »
Mary Kom has extended her dominance over archrival Pinki Jangra. The London Olympics bronze medallist edged past the Haryana pugilist yet again, this time in the selection trials for the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, next month. The Worlds, to be held from May 19 to 27, will be the final qualifier for the Rio
Mary beats Jangra, gets a Rio lifeline Read More »
Long distance running could protect against brittle bones in later life, scientists have found. A study discovered those who ran marathons and 10km races had stronger bones than people who did no exercise – an effect that was seen in both male and female runners. And the greater distance the person ran, the denser their
The many joys of being alone are not very healthy, according to a recent research, which claims that loneliness and isolation can put your heart at risk. The study links loneliness and social isolation to around a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease, the two leading causes of illness
Give your heart some good company, it doesn’t like being lonely Read More »
Ecstatic and exhausted in equal measure after becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar on Thursday said she would look to continue scripting history wherever she competes. “I will put every effort to ensure that I keep creating history. My target was to qualify at any cost and I
Will look to continue creating history: Dipa Read More »
LeEco launched three phones to introduce its second generation of Superphones. The phones, namely Le 2, Le 2 Pro and Le Max 2 have so far been launched in China.The phones are priced at 1099 RMB (approximately Rs 11,500) for the Le 2, 1499 RMB (approximately Rs 15,500) for the Le 2 Pro and 2099
It’s still taboo to talk about stuff to do with female parts. Gynaecologists tell us five things we need to pay attention to, before things go wrong. Twenty-six-year-old Reina Saxena* tried hard to lead a healthy life. She switched to having an organic breakfast and enrolled for a yoga class. Yet, within a year, her
5 things women must do for healthy living Read More »
How many of you can relate to getting up in the morning with a nagging pain in the lower back, just to go about your day blaming it on your sleeping posture? Or spending your day sitting incorrectly on office chair, just to feel acute discomfort in your back by evening? Not many know that
Exercises to strengthen your lower back Read More »
As the world gets prepared to build smart cities, new research led by an Indian-origin scientist has highlighted the dangerous effects of indoor pollution on human health and has called for policies to ensure closer monitoring of air quality. According to Prashant Kumar from the University of Surrey, the research offers insight into “Sick Building
Indoor pollution more harmful: Research Read More »
Always tired and wonder why? 8 hidden signs that say you are knackered. 1: A cut that won’t go People keep asking you how you injured yourself and have trouble remembering (were you chopping onions, or did you accidentally cut your skin while filing your nails?). From major wounds to small blisters, studies have shown
8 hidden signs you are drained! Read More »
Ladies, if you want to live longer, you may want to think of living in the leafy suburbs as a new study suggests so. The study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) found that women live longer in areas with more green vegetation. It showed that women with the highest levels of
Leafy neighbourhood adds years to a woman’s life Read More »
The Mahindra KUV100 is turning out to be a huge success for the home-grown carmaker in India. Within 4 month of its launch, Mahindra’s first-ever mini SUV has received overwhelming response from buyers with over 37,000 bookings. However, this also means that the carmaker would need to be prepared to meet the high demand for
Mahindra KUV100 Bookings Cross 37,000 Since Launch Read More »
The British Luxury carmaker, Bentley Motors is all set to launch its first-ever SUV – Bentayga – in the Indian market on 22nd April, 2016. First unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Bentley Bentayga is claimed to be the fastest, and most powerful and expensive SUV in the world. Michael Winkler, CEO, Bentley,
Bentley Bentayga Launching Soon in India Read More »
2016 Toyota Fortuner might come to India sooner than expected. According to a fresh report, the Japanese carmaker could launch the new Fortuner in India towards the end of this year. Earlier it was reported to arrive in the first half of 2017. The Toyota Fortuner 2016 is already on sale in several overseas markets
New Toyota Fortuner Might Launch in India Towards the End of 2016 Read More »
Commonwealth Games champions Sathish Kumar Sivalingam and K Sanjita Chanu will spearhead the challenge of a 16-member Indian team at the Senior Asian Weightlifting Championship, which will serve as the qualification event for the Olympics, at Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 21 to 30. Sathish (Men’s 77kg) and Sanjita (Women’s 48kg) had won gold medals at
Samsung introduced its Xcover-series last year as a rugged smartphone range and launched the first handset, the Xcover 3. The smartphone is getting a refresh this year with the addition of ‘Value Edition’ moniker. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition is now available to buy via a third-party online retailer in the Netherlands at
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition Rugged Smartphone Now Available Online Read More »
Apple has updated its 12-inch MacBook line of laptops with faster processors, Retina display, USB-C port and Force Touch trackpad. The new MacBook is 13.1mm thin, weighs 900 gram (approximately) and has a battery capable of up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing on a single charge. “MacBook is the thinnest and lightest Mac
Dipa Karmakar created history by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics as she booked a berth for the Rio Games after a strong performance at the final qualifying and test event. The 22-year-old garnered a total score of 52.698 points in the Olympics qualifying event to book a berth for artistic
Dipa becomes first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics Read More »
Hey Shankara smarahara pramadhadhi natha Mannodha saanmbho sasisooda hara thrisoolin Sambho sugaprasavakruth bhavame dhayaloo Shri mathrubhootha shiva paalayamaam namosthe This shloka means ‘Oh Lord Shiva, You who are the creator of the whole world, And who are equally the lord of all human beings, I’m invoking you, Please bestow your divine protection upon this lady.’
Yoga for pregnancy: Things you must know Read More »
As the mercury rises, your skin and hair get affected more than you realise. And more than anything, it gets difficult for your make-up to stay on and look fresh. Here’s some help. – Summer is the time when you should avoid the caked-on look, so avoid applying layers and layers of make-up. Instead, opt
Don’t let the summer heat ruin your make-up Read More »
They came to pay tribute, the rich and famous in their courtside seats and the less affluent up high in the rafters of Staples Center. If they felt somewhat conflicted about saying goodbye to Kobe Bryant, well that was OK. Nike told everyone so with a series of farewell ads, including one where Bryant conducts
Chances are you gobbled down way too many Easter eggs this year. And while you may well be on a sugar high, you are probably wracked with guilt about the amount of sugar you’ve consumed in one go! With about 50 grams of sugar (12 teaspoons) in an average Easter egg, it’s not hard to
11 ways to beat the sweet temptation Read More »
Coffee lovers are constantly tinged with guilt. You can’t do without it, but each time you gulp a cup of creamy steaming coffee, the fact that you are consuming something unhealthy keeps plaguing your mind. But it’s actually not that bad. Coffee, when had the right way, can actually help you on your way to
10 ways to make the most of your coffee habit Read More »
So do you think your eight glasses of water can be substituted with coffee, tea, milk or other beverages? Well, experts say that all kinds of drinks and fluids do the job of hydrating our body to some extent, but there are some that could work otherwise, due to the components they have. You need
Rehydrate with home-made flavoured water Read More »
From using potato juice, egg white to oatmeal, keep away your summer tanning woes with these easy-to-do de-tanning home remedies. Tomato pulp contains lycopene which acts as good sun protecting factor. Keep the application for 20 minutes to let your skin get rid of its tanned layer and then just rinse it off with regular
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Lenovo Phab a smartphone/tablet has been launched by the company in India at a price of Rs 11,999. This phablet with voice-calling is Flipkart exclusive for now. Lenovo Phab is the cheaper version of the Lenovo Phab Plus, that was launched last year at Rs 17,999. Lenovo Phab has a 6.98-inch HD IPS display, Qualcomm
Lenovo Phab with 6.98-inch display launched at Rs 11,999 on Flipkart Read More »
Lenovo now brings to India an ‘affordable’ laptop running Windows 10 with a price tag that reads Rs 14,999. First unveiled at the IFA last year, the laptop is now exclusively available via Snapdeal, for a slightly lower price at Rs 14,499. The Indian variant gets a slightly different specs sheet compared to the model
Lenovo launches IdeaPad 100S Windows 10 laptop at Rs 14,999 Read More »
If you too, like us, are guilty of making chole every time you buy chickpeas, then here’s some food-spiration. Add ’em to your salads, use as sandwich spread or toss them into a healthy rice bowl — turns out our good ol’ chana is quite the versatile wonder food Ingredients 4 ripe avocados, halved, pits
Yummy chickpea recipes to try this summer Read More »
Battling dodgy, dry and lacklustre skin? Change of season and weather can often result in a change of how your skin behaves. If you have sensitive skin, it can become more unbalanced leaving it blotchy and prone to blemishes. This is a great time to listen to the changing needs of your skin and update
Simple beauty hacks that will get your skin glowing Read More »
With medal hopes at stake, a scrappy India will have to lift their game by leaps and bounds when they take on sub-continental rivals Pakistan in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Tuesday, in what promises to be an intense encounter. Five-time winners India were bronze medalists last year, and will be
