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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini goes official with 4-inch display and 768MB of RAM

Samsung has finally put the rumours to rest and made official its Galaxy J1 smartphone. The smartphone has been announced for markets in the Philippines and is currently listed on Samsung’s Philippines website with no details about availability and more importantly, its price. The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini packs in a 4-inch TFT LCD display […]

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Prevention and cure of ovarian cancer

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Ovarian Cancer among women of reproductive and growing age has become one of the common problems in India. Development of cancer cells in ovary accounts for about 4% per cent of all cancers in women. However it is a highly aggressive cancer and is one of the leading causes of women’s death. Dr. Archana Dhawan

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Beauty mistakes you are committing but don’t know!

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Here’s a list of the most common beauty mistakes that you make in the course of your day. – Going to sleep without washing your face If you haven’t worn makeup in the day, you tend to go to bed without following a cleansing routine. But what you don’t realise is that throughout the day,

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Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 Edge at Rs 48,900 and Rs 56,900

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Samsung Electronics has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, just 15 days after their global launch on February 21. The handset maker has priced the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, at Rs 48,900 and Rs 56,900, respectively. One will get a chance to pre-book the device between 8-17

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Tennis star Sharapova failed drug test at Australian Open, faces suspension

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Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, the highest-paid woman in sports, said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking for 10 years for health issues. The 28-year-old Sharapova, a five-time grand slam champion, will be provisionally suspended starting March 12, the International Tennis

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5 sunscreen mistakes you’re probably making

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Summer’s well and truly here, which means that everyone’s going sunscreen crazy. However, it isn’t enough to slather on sunscreen just before you head outside. Here are some common mistakes that people make when it comes to sunscreen: Wearing old sunscreen If you don’t use sunscreen regularly , you may end up using an old

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Furry nails make a splash on the ramp

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Move over bubble nails, hair-raising talons are the latest bizarre beauty trend At the recent fashion week in New York, models sashayed down the ramp, donning faux fur not only on their clothes but also on their nails! Despite being a highly unwearable form of nail art, this trend has gone viral on social media

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Pithi Parantha (My Yellow Table)

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Chef: Chef Kunal Kapur Recipe Servings: 3 Recipe Cook Time: 35 Minutes A wholesome breakfast option or a perfect accompaniment to relishing curries, pickles or chutneys. Parathas stuffed with a delicious moong dal filling. Ingredients 500 gms wheat flour 2 Tbsp ghee 1 medium piece ginger 1 green chilli 1 Tbsp jeera 1 Tbsp saunf

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Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba set up title clash with Puneri Paltan

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Defending champions U Mumba crushed Bengal Warriors 41-29 to make finals of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi in New Delhi on Friday. At the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the Capital, it was the all-round show by their man-in-form Rishank Devadiga that gave them a third consecutive entry into the title round. Like the first

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Yogeshwar Dutt prevails in grudge match against Amit Dhankar

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Yogeshwar Dutt won the grudge match against Amit Dhankar in Friday’s selection trial for Asian Olympic Qualifiers. A large crowd gathered at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium (IGI) to witness 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Dutt and his fierce opponent Dhankar, who moved the Delhi High Court challenging the decision of the Wrestling Federation of

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Crushes iPhone 6S In Camera Test

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Samsung and Apple are two of the most iconic smartphone manufacturers in the world, but because their products are fairly dissimilar and adopt different operating systems and ecosystems, their flagship phones have been compared each year with every new release. Evidently, the same goes for the latest Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the iPhone 6S,

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Recipe: Vegetable Pizza

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A simple and easy to make homemade vegetable pizza. Feel free to add any vegetables as required. Pizzas are a great comfort food ideal for lunch, dinner, evening snacks or even a sunday brunch. Calories: 993 Ingredients Pizza Base – 1 or 2 (use readymade base or make one at home with this recipe or

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How to take care of your feet

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Constant exposure to dirt, grime and sun can wreak your feet. Wearing open sandals in this weather can not only make your feet to crack but also cause tanning. Here are a few ways you can take care of them – Wash your feet when you get back home and apply a moisturising lotion Right

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2016 Honda Amaze launched at Rs 5.29 lakh

German Open: Srikanth, Kashyap chart contrasting paths to pre-quarterfinals

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Indian ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after notching up contrasting victories in the men’s singles competition of the USD 120,000 German Grand Prix Gold. World No. 10 Srikanth, who clinched the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold at Lucknow in January this year, struggled past qualifier Erik Meijs of The

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Baking soda, the magical beauty potion!

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Baking soda has been used as a home remedy for a number of beauty issues since times immemorial. “Baking soda which is easily available in all kitchens is an alkaline substance that has a crystalline composition has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties. One can use it as a face wash, face mask, it

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LeEco sets new smartphone industry record; sells 200000 units in less than 30 days

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After garnering thousands of orders via its hugely successful flash sales, LeEco has set yet another record. The Chinese electronics giant that recently set foot in India managed to sell 2,00,000 LeEco smartphone in less than 30 days. This is an achievement for a brand that was until a few months ago, relatively unknown in

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Vivo Xplay5 Elite With 6GB of RAM, Snapdragon 820 SoC Launched

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Vivo has previously broken records by launching the slimmest smartphone – the Vivo X5 Max, with a thickness of 4.75mm. Now the Chinese tech company has once again set a benchmark for others by launching world’s first smartphone with 6GB of RAM – the Vivo Xplay5 Elite. It also launched a more affordable version, the

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Less sleep may lead to unhealthy food habits

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University of Chicago Medical Center researchers have shown that how sleep loss could amplify and extend blood levels of a chemical signal that enhances the joy of eating, particularly the guilty pleasures gained from sweet or salty, high-fat snack foods. The research found that sleep-deprived participants in this study, all young, healthy volunteers, were unable

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Carrots can help cut breast cancer risk by 60%

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The research found women with high levels of vitamins called carotenes, which can also be found in vegetables like spinach and red peppers, in their blood faced a lower risk of developing certain types of breast cancer, the Mirror reported. Richard Berks, senior research communications officer at Breast Cancer Now, said that people have long

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Maple Syrup, not just for the pancake

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In the harsh Canadian winter when several inches of thick snow makes it difficult to walk even a few yards and the icy fang of winter wind gashes against the skin, people huddle together in warm cozy rooms in front of cheerful fires. But farmer Tristan Melville is busy boring holes in the maple trees

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Recipe: Grilled Lamb Cutlets

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An easy to make, perfect dish for the summer weekend brunch. Ingredients Lamb Cutlets – 2, fat trimmed Vegetable Oil – 1 tsp Thyme Leaves – small handful, chopped Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp, minced Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp Salt as per taste Pepper Powder as per taste Method – Mix the

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Ace the nude lips look

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The Academy Awards saw almost every celebrity sporting nude lips. This go-to shade, which epitomises eternal chic, can be tricky to master. Especially because there is a very thin line between nude lips that look dull and those that look pretty and youthful. Here are tips to help you rock the nudes… Prep your lips

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Lenovo to launch Vibe K5 Plus in India on March 15

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Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo has sent out media invites for the launch of Vibe K5 Plus in India. The smartphone was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. The company will be introducing the device on March 15. The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus consists of a 5-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels

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Saina Nehwal hopes to be injury-free in run-up to Rio Olympics

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India’s badminton star and World number 2 Saina Nehwal wants to be injury-free in the run-up to the Rio Olympics. “Last time, I was very fortunate to get bronze medal. So, hopefully, this time, if I play, I hope to get at least one medal for the country. I hope to be injury-free to participate

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Oppo R9 Camera-Focused Smartphone Expected to Launch on March 17

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Oppo seems set to launch its Oppo R9 smartphone, the successor to the Oppo R7 launched last year. Couple of new teasers by the company not only confirm the existence of the smartphone but also reveals its USP and its launch date. According to one of the teasers posted on the company’s Weibo account, the

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Epic I-League clashes: It’s Kolkata v/s Goa in Goa as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal fight for the title and Bengal’s honour

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Defending champions Mohun Bagan would look to consolidate their position at the top when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa in a 10th round match of the I-League at Margao on Tuesday while their arch rivals East Bengal would try to outdo Salgaocar at Vasco to keep the title race in perfect balance. Bagan,

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Exam diet every student and parents must know!

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At this time of the year, what’s colder than the nip in the air is usually that chill running up and down your spine: whether a student or a parent, ’tis not the season to be jolly. Because it’s exam time. When it comes to February-March, nutrition rules are flung out of the window. Comfort

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6 exercise every trainer wants you to do regularly

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Erratic resolve is no good. 6 moves your trainer hopes you’d do regularly. When you go to the gym, you prefer to do your favourite set of exercises. But there are a few movements that are crucial. They help you build muscle that will make you mobile. Read on to learn of exercises that your

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