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If you think affluence is closely associated with lifestyle disease, here is a piece of news that would shock you. Some of the most recent studies have linked risks of lifestyle diseases more prevalent in low-income groups. “While incidence and mortality rates from several common types of cancer in many high-income countries have gone down, […]
Kids From Low-Income Families More Susceptible to Obesity Read More »
Intex on Thursday announced the launch of the Cloud Crystal 2.5D in India at a price of Rs. 6,899. To recall, the smartphone was listed for purchase last week on Amazon India, and now the domestic mobile manufacturer has confirmed the e-commerce site will exclusively retail the Cloud Crytal 2.5D. The Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D
Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D With 3GB of RAM Launched at Rs. 6,899 Read More »
Star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has penned a moving patriotic poem in Hindi, criticising the alleged anti-national activities on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, which has gone viral on the internet. The poem, which was uploaded on Yogeshwar’s official Facebook page on 13 February, has received tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.
According to WHO data published in May 2014, liver disease deaths in India reached 216,865 or 2.44% of total deaths. Most doctors warn that it is imperative for people to be alert of liver diseases, as they are silent killers. “In most of the cases, patients don’t realize they are suffering from a liver ailment
Ways to save your liver Read More »
Swipe Technologies has launched its Konnect 5.1 smartphone priced at Rs. 3,999. The smartphone is now available online exclusively via Snapdeal. The biggest highlight of the Swipe Konnect 5.1 smartphone is it packs a large 3000mAh battery, which is a highlight at this price point. It is available in a Sandstone Black colour variant, referring
Swipe Konnect 5.1 With 3G Support, 3000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 3,999 Read More »
For the 12th successive time, none could match up to India’s regional might but the host country’s record-breaking medal haul of 308 can hardly hide the fact that the standard of competition in the South Asian Games has failed to rise significantly. This was the best performance by any country in the Games’ 32-year history
South Asian Games Review: India finishes on top with record-breaking haul of 308 medals Read More »
If you stroll into a gym during peak hours you’ll find people (mostly men) sweating, grunting and valiantly doing one push-up after another. With sturdy arms and a straight spine they’ll lift themselves up and down till their bodies tremble and collapse back down on the ground. It makes me wonder, are push-ups really worth
5 Benefits of Push-Ups: Tone, Trim & Get Back in Shape Read More »
While you’re working on your fitness resolutions, let’s clear up a few misconceptions: – Your weight will fluctuate, even after hitting that feel-good goal. It happens to everyone, even elite athletes. – At some point, you will hit a plateau. – Your running pace will regress after initial gains. – You will get stuck on
How to Turn a Fitness Goal into a Lifetime of Good Health Read More »
Here are four easy to make butter mixtures for toppings that will make you want to lick your fingers till the last bit. Spread it on hot toast, between a double-decker sandwich, over grilled mushrooms, on chicken kebabs, soups, fish and salads. It goes with everything. These easy to make butter toppings are healthy, delicious
Make your own butter toppings Read More »
Hard-pressed for time every morning, thanks to your hectic schedule? Fret not, here are some quick tips that can help you look great without eating up on your time… Don’t skip your primer Using primers, especially if you are over 30, is a great idea to cut down your morning makeup time. The light-reflecting properties
Beauty hacks for the super busy woman Read More »
Xiaomi India on Tuesday announced that the Redmi Note Prime will be now available at Rs. 7,999, down Rs. 500 from the launch price. To recall, Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime smartphone was launched in India back in December priced at Rs. 8,499. As before, the Redmi Note Prime will be available exclusively via Amazon India
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime Price in India Down to Rs. 7,999; Offers on Mi 4 and Mi 4i Read More »
M.C. Mary Kom and Pooja Rani knocked out their respective opponents while L. Sarita Devi survived a scare as India grabbed all the three gold medals on offer in women’s boxing for an overall clean-sweep of top honours in the 12th South Asian Games on Tuesday. On a comeback trail after recovering from a shoulder
Mary Kom, Sarita strike gold at SAG Read More »
Domestic handset maker Ringing Bells will launch India’s most affordable smartphone for under Rs.500 later this week, a move that is set to disrupt the booming handset market in the country. The launch is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “empowering India to the last person, transforming India’s growth story”, the Noida-based
India’s cheapest Rs.500 smartphone to be launched soon Read More »
Spanish tennis stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer insisted they were unworried by Brazil’s Zika virus outbreak as they prepare to compete at the Rio Open ATP tournament this week. “I’m not at all afraid,” Nadal, 29, told a press conference. “I go out at night, and I know there’s a risk, but I’m just
‘I’m not at all afraid’: Nadal, Ferrer not worried by Zika virus at Rio Open Read More »
Soon, the winter will be gone, unfortunately leaving behind some chilling effects. As the days get longer and the temperatures begin to shin up, off go the jumpers and boots and on come the skin-exposing garbs and flip-flops. During spring, your heart might be enjoying the season’s magic, but your skin is crying out with
Here`s how to spring clean your skin Read More »
Honda Navi was finally launched in the country during the Delhi Auto Expo 2016. Priced at Rs 39,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the vehicle can also be booked with a token amount of Rs. 1,000 through an android application – Navi – that can be downloaded from Google Play store. Deliveries for the vehicle, however, will be
Launched: Honda Navi Price, Specifications, Mileage, Colors & Pictures Read More »
Microsoft on Monday unveiled its latest Windows 10 Mobile device, the Lumia 650. Priced at a suggested retail price of $199 (approximately Rs. 13,500) before local taxes and subsidies, the smartphone will go on sale in select European markets starting Thursday. At the time of writing, the Microsoft Lumia 650 was also listed on the
Microsoft Lumia 650 With 5-Inch Display, Windows 10 Mobile Launched Read More »
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Sunday and extended their remarkable winning streak to 40 matches in the process. The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair hardly broke sweat on their way to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over the Russian-Czech team of Vera Dushevina and
Fabulous at 40: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis extend dream run with St Petersburg title Read More »
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out two draws to keep his full point lead in the Zurich Chess Challenge. After two wins against Levon Aronian of Armenia and Dutchman Anish Giri, Anand wriggled out of problems against Latvian Alexei Shirov in the third round game and then played out a draw with Hikaru Nakamura
Vishy Anand plays out 2 draws to maintain lead in Zurich Chess Challenge Read More »
Her long-standing demand for a specialist coach fulfilled, India’s doubles badminton player Jwala Gutta says she has become physically fitter and mentally stronger heading into the Asia Championship starting here tomorrow. Jwala said she and her partner Ashwini Ponnappa — currently ranked world number 13 — needed consistent support which they have got with specialist
Specialist coach has helped my fitness: Jwala Read More »
Excited to compete on home turf for the first time after her ban ended, Indian boxer L sarita Devi (60kg) on Friday said the South Asian Games are nothing short of a new start for her. Sarita, who served a one-year ban for her infamous emotional outburst after a controversial semifinal loss in the 2014
It’s a new start for me: Sarita Devi returns to the ring at South Asian Games after ban Read More »
It’s morning. You get up and walk towards your mirror. What do you see when you look at yourself? If the answer is ugly bags and dark circles under your eyes, then this one’s for you! Dark circles can occur because of various factors like ageing, dry skin, prolonged crying, working for long hours in
Dark circles? Make them disappear with these five simple natural remedies! Read More »
The black spots on old banana peels may unlock a faster, easier diagnosis of human skin cancer, boosting survival chances, said scientists. When bananas ripen, their skin is covered in small, round black spots caused by an enzyme known as tyrosinase. The same enzyme is present in human skin, and in greater quantities in people
Bananas May Help Detect and Cure Skin Cancer: Study Read More »
Valentine’s day is not restricted to exchange of gifts and love, but is also a day meant to put the best fashion foot forward. From opting for soft and flirty make-up for a fresh and radiant look to going romantically edgy for evening dates, an expert has offered tips to look perfect for the occasion.
Get that perfect Valentine’s Day look Read More »
After strobing, clown and henna contouring, tape contouring is the newest way to highlight your face features. A make-up technique popularised by the Kardashian sisters, it took the Internet by storm after Dubai-based make-up artist Huda Kattan put up a video of this technique online. As the name suggests, it involves the usage of scotch
Sculpt your face with scotch tape Read More »
Archos on Thursday unveiled its latest high-end smartphone, the Archos 50d Oxygen. The handset will be showcased at the MWC 2016 trade show and will go on sale starting May this year priced at $149.99 (roughly Rs. 10,200). The dual-SIM dual standby supporting 50d Oxygen runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and features a 5-inch full-HD
Archos 50d Oxygen With 5-Inch Display Launched Ahead of MWC 2016 Read More »
Last August a phone called Lenovo Vibe P1 Pro was spotted on the website of TENAA, a Chinese certification agency. However, Lenovo never officially recognised the phone. Now, Lenovo has launched a phone called Vibe P1 Turbo in Indonesia with almost the same specs as the Vibe P1 Pro. Many are now arguing that the
Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo announced, comes with fingerprint sensor Read More »
Lenovo has revealed that its recently launched smartphone K4 Note will now be available without any registrations starting from 15th February. Lenovo launched the K4 Note last month with the price tag of Rs 11,999. The USP of the smartphone is that it comes bundled with ANT VR headset. Among the key features of Lenovo
Lenovo K4 Note to be available without registrations from February 15 Read More »
US researchers have found a new sunscreen that guarantees no loss of vitamin D, rather allows the body to produce the essential vitamin, a deficiency or insufficiency of which causes major health problems in both adults and children. Researchers from Boston University in the US developed Solar D, through a process in which the ingredients
Now, sunscreen that gives you instant Vitamin D Read More »
Feeling that nip in the air? It’s time to get cooking with the best of the seasonal produce. The markets are awash with roots and tubers — yams (kand), colocasia roots (arbi), Elephant foot yam (suran) turnips, carrots, onions, garlic, radishes, turmeric and ginger. Nutritionist Kajal Bhatia tells you why you should tuck into these.
Cook these delicious winter food specialities! Read More »
