Eco lessons for India from Himachal Pradesh (Postcard from Kinnaur)
September 21st, 2012 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rekong Peo (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 21 (IANS) Your journey to the picturesque and remote district of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh will be an object lesson in preserving the environment and ... Read more...
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Dos and Don’ts during monsoon (To go with - With Monsoon health guide: Rainproof your lifestyle with right diet)
July 16th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
Dos and and don'ts suggested by experts for the monsoon season
Dos:* Go for green leafy vegetables* Properly wash fruits and vegetables* Eat barley, brown rice and oats* Add garlic to soups, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Monsoon health guide: Rainproof your lifestyle with right diet
July 16th, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Monsoon showers do come as a relief but also bring with them health irritants like allergies, infections and indigestion. There's no need to panic, say ... Read more...
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Cheated by rains, UP falls back to traditional coolers (Feature)
July 3rd, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 3 (IANS) 'Khus ka itra' and 'Mitti ka itra', lemon grass shower dips, mattha, nariyal paani, phalse ka sharbat, keora water, rose water, lassi, bael ka sharbet, phalooda ... Read more...
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Government offers assistance to Delhi Milk Scheme
May 2nd, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday decided to assist Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) in extending the reach of its products in the national capital.The decision was made ... Read more...
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Low-fat dairy foods can lower stroke risk
April 20th, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, April 20 (IANS) People who drink low-fat milk and eat low-fat curd and cheese have a lowered stroke risk compared to those who consume full-fat dairy foods, says a ... Read more...
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Kerala Christians set for Easter
April 5th, 2012 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) With just two days left for Easter, Christians in the state are geared up for the celebrations.The lent, involves a 50-day abstain from all non-vegetarian items ... Read more...
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Akhilesh’s thanksgiving party, with family and party workers
March 25th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) The sprawling 5, Kalidas Marg residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav opened for his party loyalists Sunday morning as the 38-year-old Samajwadi Party (SP) ... Read more...
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Wining, dining and a lot more on X-mas (With Images)
December 21st, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Perhaps the kids would like to build a gingerbread house? Or perhaps you would like to get clicked with your family at a special studio? ... Read more...
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Mouth bugs, gum disease linked
October 28th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 28 (IANS) Bugs in our mouths bring on a debilitating condition which leads to painful gums and the loosening of teeth, say researchers, in an unexpected finding that ... Read more...
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Watch what you eat this Diwali!
October 22nd, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) For many, the festival of lights is an excuse to indulge in all-night parties, binge eating and mindless drinking, but the aftermath can result in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Low-fat curd in pregnancy could trigger asthma in children
September 18th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Low-fat curd intake by pregnant women can trigger asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis) in their children, according to a Harvard study.Women who ate low-fat yoghurt ... Read more...
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More than 70 injured in Mumbai’s Dahi Handi celebrations
August 22nd, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) More than 70 'govindas', famous in Mumbai and adjoining Thane for forming human pyramids to break pots of curd hung high in bylanes on Janamashtami, were ... Read more...
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Katrina’s rockstar avatar in ‘Dhunki’ song (Movie Snippets) (With Images)
July 29th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) After gyrating to the saucy "Sheila ki jawaani", Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif will be seen in a 1970s rockstar avatar in the song "Dhunki" ... Read more...
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Shimla to go without milk from Friday
July 7th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 7 (IANS) Milk retailers in this Himachal Pradesh hill station have decided not to supply packaged milk for three days from Friday to demand a hike in commission ... Read more...
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Shimla goes without packaged milk
May 20th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 20 (IANS) Tourists and residents in Shimla might have to forgo milk in their tea for two days. Thousands of litres of pasteurized packaged milk will go waste ... Read more...
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Capital rage again - man killed after dispute in shop
January 12th, 2011 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In another killing triggered by blinding rage, a 19-year-old youth allegedly stabbed to death a man following an argument in a north Delhi shop when he was ... Read more...
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Akshay plans holiday in Goa for Twinkle’s birthday
December 28th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A family holiday is the only thing on Akshay Kumar's mind after the release of "Tees Maar Khan". So the Bollywood star is off ... Read more...
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80 villagers in Tripura fall ill after eating toxic food
December 17th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Dec 17 (IANS) Around 80 people, including 27 women and three children, fell ill in Tripura after consuming poisonous food, an official said Friday."After consuming curd made of expired milk, about ... Read more...
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Allahabad women celebrate ‘Sunder Dooj’ on banks of River Yamuna
November 23rd, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by ANI
Allahabad, Nov.23 (ANI): Scores of women gathered on the banks of the River Yamuna here on Tuesday to celebrate the festival of 'Sunder Dooj'.During this festival they apply traditional traditional cleansing stuff ... Read more...
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Court summons Taj hotel officials for poor quality food items
November 22nd, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 22 (IANS) A local court here Monday issued summons to the managing director, director and chief beverage officer of five-star Taj hotel here for violating guidelines of the Chandigarh health ... Read more...
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Coimbatore devotees worship Asia’s largest Ganesh idol on Ganesh Chaturthi
September 12th, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Sept.12 (ANI): Devotees worshiped Asia's largest statue of Lord Ganesh here on Saturday on the occasion of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.People thronged the city's Mundhi Vinayakar Temple to ... Read more...
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Janmashtami celebrations: 170 ‘govindas’ injured across Mumbai
September 2nd, 2010 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Several "Govindas" were injured Thursday, some critically, across Mumbai while they formed human pyramids to reach 'dahi handis' - pots of curd - suspended high above the ... Read more...
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Muslims take part in Gokulashtami in Mumbai
September 2nd, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by ANI
By Raziq KhanMumbai, Sep 2 (ANI): Members of Muslim community at Dadar and Thane here, celebrated the festival of Gokulashtami (birth of Hindu God Krishna), joining the Hindu devotees in the ... Read more...
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Drum beats wake up Mumbai, Govindas seek pot of luck
September 2nd, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Mumbaikars woke up to beating of drums on Janmashtami Thursday as Govindas got together at their venues to strategise and form human pyramids to reach 'dahi handis' ... Read more...
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Heave ho! Mumbai aims high for Dahi Handi festivities
September 1st, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Preparations for Dahi Handi - a popular sport associated with Janmashtami in and around Mumbai - are on a high this year, with several places offering a ... Read more...
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Sale of festive haleem dish picks up during Ramadan in Hyderabad
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by ANI
By RanjeethHyderabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Sellers of haleem, the festive dish made of meat stew and spices, popular during the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, are doing brisk business in Hyderabad.The Mughal ... Read more...
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Onam spread of spicy dishes goes online
August 20th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Foodies cutting across social and racial divides have a lot to cheer this Onam, the state festival of Kerala to be celebrated Monday.
A lavish online spread ... Read more...
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‘Kashmiri Pandit cuisine’ festival in Srinagar
June 26th, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, June 26(ANI): In an attempt to recreate the magic of the Kashmiri Pandit Cuisine, a food festival has been organized in Srinagar.The festival is a joint venture between Jammu and ... Read more...
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Healthy diet could reverse Alzheimer’s early effects
June 9th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 9 (IANS) Early effects of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed or even reversed with the help of a healthy diet, according to Temple University researchers.
In a previous study, researchers led ... Read more...
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Samosa, chicken curry fly off rack at Shanghai expo
June 6th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
Shanghai, June 4 (IANS) Samosas, chicken curry and tangdi kebabs are fast disappearing off the shelves of a stall at the India pavilion of the Shanghai world expo in China. ... Read more...
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‘Kamat using government machinery to promote superstitions’
May 20th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 20 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat's much publicised visit to see a 'miraculously' discovered antique Ganesh idol has invited the ire of a leading anti-superstition group in the state. ... Read more...
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One word can tilt entire case: Author of legal bible
May 9th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
By Kanu Sarda
New Delhi, May 9(IANS) A 2,000-page legal bible with 40,000 cross-references to Supreme Court judgments of the past 60 years will serve the interests of both the judicial fraternity and ... Read more...
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Business of ‘home-like’ food thrives in Kolkata
May 1st, 2010 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
By Pradipta Tapadar
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Rice, dal, brinjal fry, vegetables, fish or mutton curry, with some chutney thrown in...sounds just like home food? That's what Kolkatans are loving about the many ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Pakhala, a hot favourite in Orissa’s summer menu
April 11th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Jatindra Dash
Bhubaneswar, April 11 (IANS) It can be eaten stale or fresh, is savoured by the poor and rich, and is lapped up at homes and hotels alike. The humble pakhala ... Read more...
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