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Indian boxing star Vijender Singh’s next bout was on Tuesday postponed from April 2 to April 30 due to technical reasons. The fight will now be held at the Copper Box Arena instead of the Harrow Leisure Centre here. “It had been announced that Singh would feature on April 2 show at the Harrow Leisure […]
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A ‘miracle drug’ to battle multi-drug resistant tuberculosis MDR-TB, and extensively-drug resistant TB (XDR-TB), will be rolled out on Monday in six public hospitals across the country. This is part of a co-ordinated programme between the government and Johnson & Johnson, whose pharma arm Janssen has manufactured the drug. Named ‘Bedaquiline’ (trade name Sirturo), the
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Henna can be wondrous. Here’s the proof: Cures baldness In a small pan, boil some mustard oil and put in some henna leaves in it; let it boil for a while till the nutrients in the leaves are mixed in the oil. strain out the oil once it cools downa nd then apply it on
Did you know these unusual benefits of henna? Read More »
Hair fall is one of the most common problems that is faced by women and men alike. Hair breakage or hair fall could be due to several reasons —heat, pollution, stress, improper nutrition, chemicals, dust, etc. Here are some solutions for the same: Egg mask Eggs are one of the most effective way to nourish
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Paracetamol, a medication widely used to treat pain and fever, does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in reducing pain or improving physical function in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis, says a study. The findings, published in the journal The Lancet, are based on a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis,
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Are you obese and still unable to control munching those gastronomical delights? Do not worry, scientists have identified brain cells that can send signals to stop over-eating, paving the way for potential new anti-obesity treatments. The study, conducted on mice, showed that when the cells fired and sent signals to other parts of the brain,
Overeating? Your brain cells may signal ‘stop eating’ Read More »
Calcium has been known long as good for our bones, but it might also be the key to a good night’s sleep, says a new study, unveiling a new theory how sleep works. The study showed that sleep depends on the activity of calcium inside neurons. Moreover, it was also revealed that a mechanism regulated
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Star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt on Saturday secured an Olympic quota place for India after making the final round of the men’s 65kg freestyle event on the second day of the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament in Astana. Yogeshwar became the second Indian wrestler after Narsingh Yadav to book a berth for the Rio Games, to be
Rio calling: Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt bags Olympic berth; to meet Batirov for gold Read More »
If you wish to have straight tresses without damaging your lustrous long hair while avoiding harmful chemicals and heated instruments, there are some ingredients in your kitchen that can help straighten your hair naturally. You can opt for many combinations like lemon juice and coconut milk that act as cream conditioners and help in straightening
5 Home Remedies to Straighten Your Hair Naturally Read More »
What is it? In a twist to the faux freckle trend, fashionistas are now hooked on to quirky glitter freckles. Trendsetters are covering their nose, cheeks and the area around their eyes with tiny dots of glitter that complement brightly-coloured hair, bold eyes and lips. How it started? It started after videoblogger Batalash Beauty ,
Why is everyone going crazy for glitter freckles? Read More »
One of the most common complaints that both men and women have today is of hair thinning. Hair loss can be very unsettling, more so for women, and can be contributed to a variety of reasons. Tricologists say that treating hair thinning isn’t that difficult provided the root cause of the problem is established first.
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It is almost earth-shattering when a pimple decides to appear on the day of your date. Here are a few tips to hide those garish outbreaks gracefully – Wash your skin before you start working on the problem spot. – Then, use a primer across your face or apply it just on the spot. –
Here’s how to hide acne with make-up Read More »
Viswanathan Anand bounced back with a stunning victory against Peter Svidler at the sixth round of the World Candidates Tournament in Moscow on Thursday. The Indian ace attacked without a care in the world throwing pieces at Svidler’s king and the game ended in just 24 moves. Svidler has the unique distinction of winning the
Candidates Chess: Anand crushes Svidler in just 24 moves; moves up to joint second spot Read More »
Two-time champion, Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy progressed to the quarter-finals after registering straight-game victories in women’s singles and men’s singles events respectively at the USD 120,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament. The Olympic bronze medallist saw off Kristina Gavnholt, world number 41 from Czech Republic, 21-18 21-17 in a 34-minute pre-quarterfinal contest
Swiss Open: Saina, Prannoy advance to quarterfinals in Basel Read More »
Menopause is the most under-discussed topics in a woman’s life. Even though all women experience it, none likes to deal with it. They just learn to ‘live’ with it. The fact is that menopause is not a phase, it decides what your health would be for the remaining years of your life. If someone told
Do you have a menopause plan? Read More »
Yogurt has benefits galore and those who have experienced it have sworn by the same. This dairy product is highly helping in keeping your hair and skin issues at bay. We tell you some multiple benefits when mixed with other ingredients. Removes Dandruff: Straight from nuskha dairy of naani, this trick can instantly help get
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Biopics are big business in Bollywood. The commercial success in recent years of Indian movies on sports stars such as runner Milkha Singh and boxer Mary Kom have spawned a strong desire for more. Coming soon to the silver screen will be the lives of past and present India cricket captains Mohammad Azharuddin and Mahendra
The Maruti Vitara Brezza compact SUV has received an overwhelming response from across the country, and recorded over 5,600 bookings within 2 days of launch. The vehicle is now reported to have a waiting period of up to 2 months, as its production got affected due to agitation in Haryana. With premium styling, efficient engine
Maruti Vitara Brezza – Variant-Wise Prices, Specifications, Pictures & Other Details Read More »
Nail paints can add an instant glamour to your hands and feet – of course you do need the basic pedicure and manicure first. However, there are some nail paints in bright colours and sparkles that might end up harming your nail and you had better avoid them. But, if you really value your nail
Breathable nail paints: The latest fad Read More »
Kannada film actress Radhika Pandit, along with aesthetic physician Rashmi Shetty, on Tuesday vouched for shaving as the best, hassle free and painless hair removal method for women. They came together at a panel discussion by Gillette Venus, to educate women on shaving and debunk myths that surround shaving. Radhika revealed her beauty secrets and
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It was a sad day for Indian fans as Viswanathan Anand lost his fourth round game at the Candidates Championships 2016, held in Moscow, against Sergey Karjakin. It was a clash between the leaders as both Anand and Karjakin were on 2.0/3. With this victory, the Russian player took the sole lead in the tournament.
A national-level Kabbadi player was shot dead by two armed assailants in Rithal village of Rohtak, with the murder captured on a CCTV installed at a house near the crime spot. The 24-year-old player Sukhvinder Singh was returning home after practice when he was shot dead on Tuesday evening. “Two persons on a scooter shot
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OnePlus has announced a price cut for its flagship device, the OnePlus 2. The 16GB version of the phone will now cost Rs 20,999, while the 64GB version will be priced Rs 22,999. The company justified the price drop saying: “Let’s just say that thanks to both timing and scale, our operations have sized up
OnePlus 2 gets a price cut; 16GB at Rs 20,999 and 64GB at Rs 22,999 Read More »
Fair-skinned Indian women always had a problem with their freckles. But worry no more. A fun trend sees women painting faux freckles on their made up face, to give an effect of radiant, fresh, dewy, no makeup skin. Makeup artists in the west, like Sarah Lucero, actually added freckles as part of their runway look.
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While holidaying in Krabi Islands recently , actress Nidhi Subbaiah set her face on fire. No, she wasn’t involved in an accident. She voluntarily tried out the fire facial, which is a rage in the beauty industry .”The therapist performed a regular facial and for the final touch, covered my face with a cloth that
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Many people don’t bother about a lunch break and eat at their workstations. But they end up paying a heavy price for it. If you’re reading this at your desk, sandwich in one hand and pen in the other, it seems you’re not alone. Don’t even bother with a lunch break, eating at our workstations.
The right way to have lunch at work Read More »
High in fiber and with a host of nutrients, green avocado has been named a superfood. It has vitamins C, E and k, which aid bone health and regulate blood pressure. A study has also found that those who ate a diet rich in avocados reported lower triglyceride levels. The fruit may be high in
5 easy ways to enjoy avocado! Read More »
Their fairytale partnership began last year at Indian Wells, with Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis going on to achieve an unprecedented level of success with 41 straight wins. Unfortunately, the duo failed to rekindle the magic and defend their US hardcourt title. The world No 1 Indo-Swiss pair suffered a shock upset in the second
Sania-Hingis duo suffer shock exit in Indian Wells Read More »
Lenovo has launched the Vibe K5 Plus in India today at a price of Rs 8,499. The device will be available in Champagne gold, Platinum silver, and Graphite Grey colour variants. Exclusively available via Flipkart, open sale begins from 23 March at 12PM. Registrations are not required. During the first sale, there would be an
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus launched in India at Rs 8,499; open sale starts 23 March Read More »
While the current ‘King of the ring’ when it comes to hardware specifications is indeed the Vivo XPlay 5 Elite with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, something bigger seems to be coming our way indeed. Rumours coming from Chinese website MyDrivers claim that Meizu is preparing a smartphone that not only packs in 6GB of RAM
Meizu Pro 6 to feature 6GB RAM and a 3D Touch-like pressure sensitive display Read More »
