Desi khana: Traditional, stylish food scores in the skyNEW DELHI - Shahi Thaali, a do-it-yourself papri-chaat box, south Indian breakfast, gajar halwa stuffed in pancakes, apple halwa in a short crust pastry and dates stewed in maple syrup — menus on airlines are acquiring a desi Indian taste. Brothers and sisters gear up to celebrate the Rakhi bondNEW DELHI - It is a festival that tugs at the hearts of brothers and sisters alike. No matter where they are, how far apart, but on Raksha Bandhan day sisters and brothers celebrate their love for each other and the bond keeps getting stronger over the years. Riddhima’s best Rakhi gift - hit films from Ranbir
Found: Safer replacement for BotoxWASHINGTON - Dysport, a new anti-wrinkle facial filler that can potentially replace Botox, smoothens frown lines between the eyes, says a new study. Naomi Campbell denies attacking photographerLONDON - British supermodel Naomi Campbell denies assaulting a photographer in Italy last year, saying the allegations are “completely untrue”. Regular yoga can trim waistlineWASHINGTON - Is your waistline bothering you in middle age? Try regular yoga, says a new study. The study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre (FHCRC), is the first of its kind to measure the effects of yoga on weight. Moss’ beau threatens to dump her for buying fur
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Late with sending rakhi? Don’t sweat, log onNEW DELHI - If you haven’t had time to buy something for your sister even though the festival of Rakhi is just two days away, don’t worry. Just go online. And this applies equally for women looking for something for their brothers! Kerala turns VIP funerals into road shows (Letter from Kerala)When Malayalam stage and screen artist Rajan P. Dev died in a Kochi hospital last week, the family announced he would be buried the next day at Karukutti, near Ankamali, 33 km north of the city. The body had to travel more than 120 km to reach the designated resting place. Paris Hilton back with ex-beau
Websites to ban Megan Fox for 24 hoursLONDON - A couple of websites have decided to ban model-turned-actress Megan Fox for 24 hours to give fans a break from round-the-clock coverage on her. Emma Watson to launch teenage clothing line
Alternative therapy healer lists steps to heal conscious mindsNEW DELHI - Shivi Dua, a computer software professional, switched professions when her daughter was diagnosed with asthma in 2000. She started practising Reiki — and treated her daughter with it. Women gain more health benefits out of exerciseWASHINGTON - A long-term study of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women has shown that women experience greater health benefits than men as a result of exercise. Eating lots of fructose impairs memoryWASHINGTON - Diets high in fructose, a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages, impairs memory, according to a new study. Gayatri Devi’s life part E.M Forster, part Jackie Collins: NYT
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Recession-hit Bangalore youth settle for street fashionBANGALORE - A visitor taken to colleges across this city will be taken in by the trendy wardrobe of students. A closer look, however, reveals that the fashionable dresses and accessories are not expensive ‘branded’ items. They are picked up from the shops that dot the lanes and by-lanes around the main shopping complexes around the city. Want a six-pack? Just exercise regularlyNEW DELHI - Many youngsters dream of a sculpted body, especially after watching Bollyoood’s romance icon Shah Rukh Khan flaunt six-pack-abs in “Om Shanti Om” and versatile actor Aamir Khan in “Ghajini”. But experts have a word of advice — exercise regularly and avoid steroids to maintain the look. Paris Hilton warns young girls against sex tapesLONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has a word of advice for young girls who could give in to pressure from boyfriends and make “humiliating” sex tapes with them: Don’t. 15 shows, 40 exhibitors at India’s first men’s fashion weekNEW DELHI - Designers are queueing up to participate in the first Van Heusen India Men’s Week (VHIMW) here in September that will feature as many as 15 shows and 40 stalls to display fashion wear and accessories under one roof, it was announced here Wednesday. Smokeless tobacco safer than smoking, says studyWASHINGTON - Smokeless tobacco products, as used in Europe and North America, do not seem to increase cancer risk, according to the latest research. Sweet tooth leads to more diabetics in MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR - An average Malaysian eats the equivalent of 26 teaspoons of sugar a day. Doctors say this is leading to a rise in the number of diabetics in the country. Young Hyderabad-based designer creates festival bling with mirrorsNEW DELHI - Mirrors are making a statement in high-end Indian pret clothes this Raksha Bandhan, thanks to young Hyderabad-based designer Anand Kabra whose fall/winter collection was unveiled in the capital. Risky sexual behaviour among Jharkhand youths: StudyRANCHI - The incidence of premarital sex among Jharkhand youths, particularly in tribal areas, is higher than the national average, says a study that also points to low condom use and little awareness of AIDS in this section. Healthy food, hearty laugh: Supper theatre in BangaloreBANGALORE - How about some rib-tickling theatre and delectable dishes thereafter? Come August and that’s what many Bangaloreans will do every weekend for six months. Winehouse stole cocaine from Moss and had sex in the toilet
From jeans to T-shirts, silk gets a new spinBHUBANESWAR - Donning denim could soon mean slipping on silk. The Central Silk Board is trying to give a whole new meaning to the material which is predominantly associated with women’s wear in India. Eating soy cuts down risk of strokeSYDNEY - Long-term consumption of soy products dramatically cuts down the risk of ischemic stroke, according to new research. Victoria Beckham wants to stay in US for fashion career
Indian cookbook wins prestigious award in ParisNEW DELHI - India has joined the elite club of 10 best cookbook publishing countries across the world by winning an award and a special mention at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris for two culinary works. |
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NEW DELHI - Riddhima Kapoor wants actor brother Ranbir to deliver as many hits as he can as her Rakhi gift.
LONDON - British supermodel Kate Moss has infuriated her musician boyfriend Jamie Hince, a staunch vegetarian, by buying a blanket made from rabbit fur for their bed.
LONDON - Pop diva Britney Spears has followed singer-actress Lindsay Lohan’s lead by going blonde.
LONDON - “Hello, how are you? Would you like to have tea or coffee?” That’s not a waiter’s line but the way customers are greeted at Sh! - London’s first sex shop for women that has been doing roaring business since 1992.
LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Doug Reinhardt who is posting messages about their relationship on the social networking website.
LONDON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson is taking her first steps into a fashion career - she is close to clinching a deal with Fairtrade company People Tree to create a teenage clothing line.
NEW YORK - Gayatri Devi, the former maharani of Jaipur who died Wednesday, was “one of the last remaining symbols of India’s feudal past” and led “a life of novelistic dimensions, part E.M. Forster, part Jackie Collins”, says the New York Times.
NEW DELHI - All around the world, on every first Sunday of August, friends meet and exchange gifts, flowers, cards and wrist bands to celebrate Friendship Day. But some believe it’s just another marketing gimmick.
NEW DELHI - Pyrelal Gosar, a street food vendor from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, captures the culinary essence of his state in his wooden cart.
WASHINGTON - When President Barack Obama sits down Thursday with a Harvard professor and the police sergeant who arrested him in an attempt to douse a racial firestorm, each of them will have different brands of beer.
LONDON - Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse’s estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil has claimed the “Rehab” singer once stole cocaine from supermodel Kate Moss’ handbag. Fielder-Civil claims Winehouse took two grams of the Class A drug from the supermodel-turned-designer’s handbag at a star-studded bash in New York so the pair could snort it in the toilets, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
LONDON - Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham wants to stay in the US as her fashion career is reaching new heights of success. The singer-turned-designer is desperate to remain in Los Angeles with her husband David and their three sons - Brooklyn, 10, six-year-old Romeo, and four-year-old Cruz while she concentrates on her thriving fashion business, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
