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Six summers ago, Saina Nehwal had stood at the podium here with the gold medal dangling around her neck and the Indian ace will hope to relive those moments by clinching the title once again when the Singapore Super Series begins in Singapore on Tuesday. Saina has played only three times in the last five […]
Chinese smartphone brand Phicomm has launched a new handset called the Clue 630 in India. Priced at Rs. 3,999, the Phicomm Clue 630 smartphone is available exclusively via Snapdeal. The Phicomm Clue 630 is that it supports both 1800MHz (Band 3) and 2300MHz (Band 40) LTE bands used by telecom operators to provide 4G services
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A makeup trend that women can swear by this season is crystal. We tell you how you can sport this look with elan… For women who are high on bling, do not restrict yourself to clothes and accessories alone. Crystal make-up, which has been seen at the international as well as domestic runways this year,
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Saina Nehwal’s semi-final jinx continued as she suffered another defeat against her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in women’s singles competition to draw curtains on Indian challenge at the Malaysia Super Series Premier in Shah Alam, Malaysia on Saturday. Olympic bronze medallist Saina, who has lost to the World No 9 Tai Tzu
The scorching heat has already started taking its toll on the city. With temperatures touching a piping 40 degrees, everyone’s looking at options to stay cool and hydrated. We help you with the right foods and drinks to stay cool and healthy this season. Mango lassi Mangoes are rich in calories, but when mixed with
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We all fall prey to lavish advertising of beauty products that claim to make you look younger. But, whether these products are actually useful or not is something we all need to know. One such product is a night cream. After keeping a safe distance from all such beauty products for decades, I started my
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Apple’s iPhone SE has been launched in India for Rs 39,000 for the base line 16GB model. The 64GB model of the smartphone costs Rs 10,000 more at Rs 49,000. The phone was globally unveiled late last month alongside the iPad Pro 9.7-inch. While the new iPhone SE has been launched today, the iPad Pro
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Microsoft’s Lumia 650 Dual SIM smartphone has been launched in India at Rs. 15,299, and is now available to buy in the country. To recall, the smartphone had gone on sale in the country via a third-party seller earlier this week. Initially unveiled in February and listed on the company’s India site soon after, Microsoft
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A recall of a large number of Maserati vehicles sold in Australia is underway after it was found the floor mats could pose a danger. Affecting both Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli vehicles, the recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC recall notice advising that the accelerator pedal
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We all know that a hot, milky drink and a warm bath are supposed to relax you before bed, but many of us still can’t slip into slumber. The next time you are lying awake in bed, try these natural tips for getting the sandman to visit… Inhale through your left nostril This yoga method
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There is nothing that you can really do about sweating. While it may leave you feeling fatigued and doesn’t have a pleasing smell, it can also be good for health. Here’s why: Strengthens you up: Experts reveal that we produce over a litre of sweat a day (in an active life), and this actually strengthens
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Carrot sticks, carrot snacks and carrot cake -indulge in all things carrot-y on April 4 as it is being celebrated as International Carrot Day. Celebrated in countries like France, Sweden, Italy, Japan and Russia since 2003, the day is dedicated to spread an awareness on the goodness of the vegetable. A root vegetable, carrot belongs
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You might be taking extensive care of your skin, but if your hair doesn’t complement your skin, then chances are you are neglecting something you shouldn’t. In some cases, increased negligence towards hair leads to hair loss/hair thinning and if you have noticed considerable hair fall, then it’s time to pull up your socks and
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Summer is the season to keep your daily make-up at bay as you have to deal with harsh sun rays and sticky sweat.Managing that fresh and pretty look all summer long is not an easy task. However, here are some make-up tricks to help you breeze through this season… 1 YOUR CLEAN AND PREP SKIN
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Eyes firmly set on a much-improved performance in Olympics, an experimental Indian men’s hockey team will kick start its preparation for the quadrennial event with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where it will meet Japan in its opening match on Wednesday. Eight-time Olympic gold medallist, India’s tune-up for the Rio Games will get underway tomorrow
Utility vehicles major M&M today replaced its struggling compact SUV Quanto with the NuvoSport that comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, same as the former, but at premium pricing and new positioning. The home-grown auto firm has been struggling with Quanto, its first under-4-meter model, since its September 2012 launch. The new compact UV sports
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Nothing gets bigger than the Wrestlemania when it comes to wrestling. From the AT&T center in Dallas, Texas with an attendance of over 100,000, many high profile matches are in store. And they lived up to the billing! AS IT HAPPENED: # REIGNS CELEBRATES! # SPEAR!! Roman Reigns WINS! NEW WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!! ONE-TWO-THREEEEEE!
It’s that time of the year again when the scorching sun takes a toll on your skin and hair. With these quick tips, you can prevent beauty woes that are common during this season With the temperatures rising, it is a task to look calm and cool when you step outside your home. Beauty professional
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Lemon not only adds that twist to your food, but also has an array of uses. Beauty products may be one of the areas where it is widely used. Here a few homemade lemon beauty product recipes… Lemon face mask This mask works best on pigmented skin and skin with uneven skin tone. Application of
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Sunscreen is something that is associated with summers, but it is one of the cosmetic products that should be worn all through the year. Listed below are a few reason why one must use a good sunscreen lotion. Prevents sun tan The sun’s UV rays are really harsh on the skin and this only results
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A simple and quick way to identify your skin’s undertone is by looking at the veins on your wrist. If you see that the veins are blue, you’ve got a pink undertone. If you see that your veins are green, then you have yellow undertone. Further, if you find the veins to be both blue
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Calamine lotion Keep cold calamine lotion in the refrigerator and apply on red irritated skin on face or back as needed for a heat rash or sunburned skin . Fresh aloe vera Use fresh aloe vera frozen on face once a day and see a decrease in redness , irritation or any sun irritated area.
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Pick grapes from the fruit basket not to gobble it down, but to make face packs. Unlike the usual make use of the fruit to make your own beauty regime. Grapes-mint face pack To make the mask mash grape, add 1 tbsp of mint paste and 1 tbsp lemon juice to it. Mix it well
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Defending champion Saina Nehwal and two-time World Championship bronze medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals but it turned out to be a dismal day for star shuttlers Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei, who crashed out of the India Open Super Series in New Delhi on Thursday. Sindhu was a little circumspect during the
A champion can’t miss the same target frequently if he is passionately dedicated to his cause. When Shiva Thapa had missed out on the Olympic berth at the World Championships in October despite winning a bronze medal, there weren’t many critics who believed that the Assamese boxer would not seal the ticket to the quadrennial
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Tesla Motors gave a sneak preview Thursday of its Model 3 sedan, saying more than 130,000 people had ordered the car, even though it is more than a year away from production. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled a prototype of the Model 3 in Hawthorne, California outside Los Angeles to hundreds of Tesla owners
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While we all are living one day at a time and making sure that we enjoy everything in life and earn a lot of money to have a halt retirement, we are also ignoring our health to a great extent. In fact, in the act of trying to be healthy and maintaining to a healthy
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During summer the sun is very intense and can seriously damage the skin. A lot of care has to be taken to protect not only the facial skin but also the skin on the body, hair & nails. Hygiene is very important during summer. Have a shower atleast two to three times a day. Use
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Psychology research indicates that women are more like men regarding sexuality and attraction than people previously thought. We explore some of the major similarities and differences between the sexes, and how men can use them to appear more attractive. 1. Look for the universal signals of flirtation. Rutgers University anthropologist and best-selling author Helen E.
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On Tuesday night in the Asian/Oceania Olympic Qualifiers in Qian’an in China, Laisharam Sarita Devi lost a split-decision to Vietnam’s Luu Duyen in their lightweight (60 kg) quarterfinal bout. The tournament marked Sarita’s return to proper international competition after her one-year ban by AIBA for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the 2014 Asian
