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People take the first step of vowing to eat well, but the problem after that is that they don’t learn from their mistakes and within a month or so, they return to their poor eating habits. Here are seven of the most common diet mistakes… 1. Not eating enough protein during breakfast You decide to […]
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Mascara is one product that can make a huge, visible difference to your face, and also give you the pleasure of looking all natural and subtle, if done right. This magic wand can open up your eyes and make them look less tired. However, if you don’t follow the rules of the trick when you
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With Saina Nehwal missing another event due to fitness issues, P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead the Indian challenge at the $120,000 German Grand Prix Gold starting with the qualifiers in Mulheim an der Ruhr on Tuesday. World No 2 Saina, who had injured her ankle last year, is yet to play an
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Reliance Digital earlier this month listed its entry-level Lyf-branded smartphone, the Flame 1, on its website. The company on Sunday officially launched the smartphone along with a new Lyf Wind 6 (seen above) smartphone as well. While the Lyf Flame 1 is priced at Rs. 6,490, the Lyf Wind 6 costs Rs. 7,090 at the
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Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan traveller has mentioned that Kebab was an integral part of the daily diet of Indian royalty as early as 1200 AD. No wonder the Afghan plunderers and invaders brought it to the Indian kitchens long before the Mughals ventured in. If the pre-Mughal Kebab was more about marinade and meat-being
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Time to raise a toast to good health. A new research claims that alcohol may be good for your heart when consumed in moderation. The study also found that people drinking wine, liquor or beer regularly are less prone to heart failure and heart attacks than those who rarely or never drink. Three to five
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Mercedes-Benz India, on Wednesday, launched a special edition of its top-selling sedan E-Class. Called the Mercedes-Benz ‘Edition E’, the special edition marks the 20th anniversary of the E-Class in the country. The country’s top-selling luxury sedan – Mercedes-Benz E-Class – was also the first luxury car to be ‘Made in India’. Available in 3 variants
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Those who score high on mindfulness — the ability of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings — are significantly more likely than people with low scores to have healthy glucose levels, suggests new research. Elevated glucose levels may increase risk of Type-2 diabetes. The researchers also sought to identify factors that might explain
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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may affect not only your child but also increases the chances in next three generations of developing alcoholism, warns a study conducted on rats. “Our findings show that in rats, when a mother consumes the equivalent of one glass of wine four times during the pregnancy, her offspring and grand-offspring —
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A popular and easy to make Bengali style appetizer/snack. These fish fingers are well suited for any occasion, party or can also be served as an evening snack. Ingredients White Fish Fillets – 300 gms, skinless, boneless Eggs – 2 Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
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Long hours of festivities, erratic schedules, food binges and loads of heavy make-up — all this can take a toll on the bride’s skin. From sticking to the right food, regular skincare and work-out, you can regain the bridal glow in no time, says an expert. Sangeeta Velaskar, vice president and head, medical services and
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Xolo on Wednesday launched its Xolo Era X smartphone in India, priced at Rs. 5,777. The smartphone is already available to buy exclusively from Amazon India. The Xolo Era X is a dual-SIM (4G+4G) supporting smartphone running Android 5.1 Lollipop, which the company claims is upgradeable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow – we’d not hold our
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Xiaomi on Wednesday unveiled the new Mi 4S smartphone at an event in Beijing, China. The Xiaomi Mi 4S will go on sale in homeland China starting March 1 and has been priced at CNY 1699 (approximately Rs. 18,000). It will be available in Black, Gold, Purple, and White colours. The Xiaomi Mi 4S packs
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LeEco has announced the sale of their flagship LeEco Le Max Pro starting 22 February, at MWC 2016. The device is ridiculously powerful, playing host to the Snapdragon 820 and with specs to match. The phone will be priced at 1,999RMB (Rs 21,000). The Le Max Pro made waves at CES 2016, walking away with
LeEco Le Max Pro goes on sale for a ridiculously low Rs 21,000 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 without damaging it. One can opt for many combinations like lemon juice and coconut milk that act as cream conditioners and
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The new Skoda Superb 2016 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 22.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Available in five variants across two trims – Style and L & K – the new Skoda Superb 2016 will take on the likes of Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. For people not
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Ahead of the MWC 2016 trade show, HP unveiled the Elite x3, its flagship Windows 10 Mobile smartphone. The Elite x3, unlike the Lumia 650, supports Windows 10’s Continuum feature. The American company says it will be launching two docks, one will allow the Elite x3 to serve as a desktop, while the other would
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Gionee announced its latest smartphone – the Elife S8 – at an event in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress. Along with announcing the S8, Gionee also showcased its brand new logo which is inspired by smiley emojis. Gionee President William Lu stated that the new ‘Make Smiles’ rebranding is to showcase Gionee as a
Gionee Elife S8 first impressions: Metal body, 3D Touch, feature packed camera and more Read More »
Huawei at its pre-MWC 2016 on Sunday announced that it is entering the PC business. The Chinese conglomerate unveiled its MateBook, its first 2-in-1, or laptop-tablet hybrid. The retail price of the MateBook starts at $699 (roughly Rs. 48,000). The MateBook runs Windows 10 Pro. The MateBook, which has a metal unibody, resembles the Microsoft’s
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Samsung has unveiled two new flagship devices – S7 and Galaxy S7 edge – as it looks to bolster sales to buck the slowdown in smartphone industry growth. The smartphones, featuring sleek design and advanced camera features, are expected to hit the Indian market in the second week of March, according to sources. Technology giant
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With tight work schedules, you should be revving it up while working out. Here are things to not waste time on at the gym For most of us, a hectic work schedule is the number one reason for being unable to find enough time to exercise. And when some of us do cut some sleep
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Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh’s maiden professional title bout was today tentatively scheduled for June 11 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium here with the event’s sanctioning authority — the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) — promising a “historic and epic” contest. Vijender, who is three fights old in the pro circuit having won all of
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Sony on Monday announced an aesthetic re-branding of its Xperia brand at MWC in Barcelona, and revealed an all-new X series of smartphones. Under the new X-series, Sony launched Xperia X (seen above), Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA smartphones. The company says that the brand new Xperia X series will personify Sony Mobile’s brand
Sony Xperia X, Xperia XA, Xperia X Performance Launched at MWC 2016 Read More »
ZTE, as promised, has unveiled its new Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite smartphones at the MWC 2016 in Barcelona. The company also announced its new Android-based Spro Plus ‘smart projector’ alongside the smartphone. The new ZTE Blade V7 smartphone will go on sale in Germany, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain among other markets in
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Further expanding its presence in the affordable smartphone market, Lenovo ahead of MWC 2016 announced two new smartphones: the Lenovo Vibe K5, and the Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus. Both the smartphones offer support for dual-SIM and 4G LTE connectivity. The Lenovo Vibe K5 is priced at $129 (roughly Rs. 8,800), whereas the Lenovo Vibe K5
Lenovo Vibe K5, Vibe K5 Plus Budget Smartphones Launched at MWC 2016 Read More »
A new study has good news for egg lovers according to which, eggs’ cholesterol neither hurts the heart nor puts your health at risk. Eating them every day was considered unhealthy due to its cholesterol levels that were regarded dangerous for the heart. The research involved a 20-year study of the dietary habits of 1,000
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Garry Kasparov would leave his opponents in a trance and the mesmerising impact was transferred to 600 top entrepreneurs from across the globe here on Friday. In the Capital at the invitation of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation which organised the RIE 2016 event, Kasparov shared his life experiences in sport and in politics. As the EO president
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Archos days ahead of MWC 2016 has launched two new smartphones namely the Diamond 2 Note and the Diamond 2 Plus. The company will be displaying the handsets along with new tablets at the trade show. While the Diamond 2 Note will be priced at $279 (roughly Rs. 19,200), the Diamond 2 Plus will cost
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Being active and exercising regularly can me more effective in treating lower back pain as opposed to complete rest. Lower-back pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. It can have substantial health and economic costs as people experience disability and general ill health, leading them to need time off work. A new
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Saffron is a small, bulbous, perennial spice, a member of the lily family. To produce saffron, the stigmas [the part of the flower which catches pollen] must be painstakingly handpicked, cut from the white style and then carefully laid on a sieve and cured over heat to deepen the flavor- a process so labor intensive
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