| A still from the movie  | Critic's Rating: **1/2 Cast: Rahul Bose, Shefaali Shah, Neetu Chandra Direction: Barnali Shukla Genre: Romance Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes Readers Rating: **1/2  |
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
5 Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipes
Tired of the staid old Cosmopolitan and Mojito? Time to stir up something new, don't you think? This summer unwind with refreshing cocktails created by some of the best bartenders in India at the 'Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2011' competition.
Sciroco
The cocktail sensation of the summer! A lovechild of everyone's favourite cocktail, the Cosmopolitan and the Mojito with Ciroc grape vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime and a handful of mint.
Ingredients
60ml Ciroc
10ml crème de peche
Cranberry Juice
10ml freshly squeezed lime juice
5ml sugar syrup 3 sprigs fresh mint
Method
1) Put Ciroc, lime juice, sugar syrup into the bottom of the glass and gently press the mint to extract the flavours from the leaves.
2) Next, fill the glass with ice and stir for 10 seconds to combine the ingredients together.
3) Add more ice and top with cranberry juice, stir again and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint
Glassware: Highball Garnish: Mint sprig
Sciroco
The cocktail sensation of the summer! A lovechild of everyone's favourite cocktail, the Cosmopolitan and the Mojito with Ciroc grape vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime and a handful of mint.
Ingredients
60ml Ciroc
10ml crème de peche
Cranberry Juice
10ml freshly squeezed lime juice
5ml sugar syrup 3 sprigs fresh mint
Method
1) Put Ciroc, lime juice, sugar syrup into the bottom of the glass and gently press the mint to extract the flavours from the leaves.
2) Next, fill the glass with ice and stir for 10 seconds to combine the ingredients together.
3) Add more ice and top with cranberry juice, stir again and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint
Glassware: Highball Garnish: Mint sprig
Is Your Computer Making You Old?
This, is the age of computers and digital technology. Where on one hand one does not mind spending time on our PC's, do we realize that this can lead to what is popularly known as 'computer face'. This has been an increasing phenomenon since a lot of women work on computer for long hours. A U.K study by British cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Michael Prager, has proved the same.
Watch out woman!
Sitting infront of your computer screens for long hours results in sagging jowls because of sitting in one position for a long time.Women do not realise that they are concentrating so hard that they end up frowning most of the times. Deep frown lines on their forehead or wrinkles around their eyes are what most women fear, bu then are they actually aware of the real culprit? Another common afermath of this is having a 'turtle neck' or a second neck because of looking down at the screen for long. The neck muscles start becoming short and saggy because of this, adding up to 10 years of a woman's actual age.
Check out these Top 5 Office Exercises!
Watch out woman!
Sitting infront of your computer screens for long hours results in sagging jowls because of sitting in one position for a long time.Women do not realise that they are concentrating so hard that they end up frowning most of the times. Deep frown lines on their forehead or wrinkles around their eyes are what most women fear, bu then are they actually aware of the real culprit? Another common afermath of this is having a 'turtle neck' or a second neck because of looking down at the screen for long. The neck muscles start becoming short and saggy because of this, adding up to 10 years of a woman's actual age.
Check out these Top 5 Office Exercises!
What is the barefoot movement?
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| What is the barefoot movement? |
Gaining quickly over its fitness fad counterparts, the barefoot movement is all the rage in new exercise talk. People are acknowledging the inconvenient truth about feet - a little secret shoe companies don't enjoy - that barefoot is better.
In response to the gathering evidence that shoes do more harm to our feet and joints than good, 'barefooting' is a growing movement. It is essentially the practice of partaking in outdoor events without shoes or in shoes that mimic the benefits of bare feet.
A 2010 study discusses the barefoot movement as more than just a fad. More and more fitness folks across the world and even right here in India have started sporting minimalistic shoes or foot 'gloves', or actually going barefoot. Here is a study (from India), which says that children who wore shoes before the age of 6 were more likely to develop flat feet than children who ran around barefoot. Kids who ran barefoot for most of their first six years had better developed longitudinal arches and less flat foot. Among children who wore footwear on a regular basis, 8.2% suffered from flat foot (compared to 2.8% of barefoot kids). No other factors had comparable impacts. Adults didn't have higher rates of flat foot than the kids, unless they reported wearing shoes as children.
The prevalence of flat feet today is more so because of how shoes shaped our feet since we were young. Shoes, it seems, have an undeniable ability to alter one's natural foot structure. Need more proof? How about this?
What can you do about it? Try a few exercises to strengthen your feet:
- Do toe spreads. Sit, stand, or lie down and fan your toes out as widely as possible. Create space between each toe. Hold this position for ten seconds, and repeat the exercise 10 times daily per foot.
- Point at things with your toes. Pick something, anything, in the room and point your toes at it. Now flex your foot. Hold it for five seconds, then release. Again, do this ten times per foot each day. For extra work, try tracing the alphabet with your feet in midair each day.
In response to the gathering evidence that shoes do more harm to our feet and joints than good, 'barefooting' is a growing movement. It is essentially the practice of partaking in outdoor events without shoes or in shoes that mimic the benefits of bare feet.
A 2010 study discusses the barefoot movement as more than just a fad. More and more fitness folks across the world and even right here in India have started sporting minimalistic shoes or foot 'gloves', or actually going barefoot. Here is a study (from India), which says that children who wore shoes before the age of 6 were more likely to develop flat feet than children who ran around barefoot. Kids who ran barefoot for most of their first six years had better developed longitudinal arches and less flat foot. Among children who wore footwear on a regular basis, 8.2% suffered from flat foot (compared to 2.8% of barefoot kids). No other factors had comparable impacts. Adults didn't have higher rates of flat foot than the kids, unless they reported wearing shoes as children.
The prevalence of flat feet today is more so because of how shoes shaped our feet since we were young. Shoes, it seems, have an undeniable ability to alter one's natural foot structure. Need more proof? How about this?
What can you do about it? Try a few exercises to strengthen your feet:
- Do toe spreads. Sit, stand, or lie down and fan your toes out as widely as possible. Create space between each toe. Hold this position for ten seconds, and repeat the exercise 10 times daily per foot.
- Point at things with your toes. Pick something, anything, in the room and point your toes at it. Now flex your foot. Hold it for five seconds, then release. Again, do this ten times per foot each day. For extra work, try tracing the alphabet with your feet in midair each day.
5 Ways to work out at home
Easy ways to work out at home
You don't need an expensive membership to a fitness club or a personal trainer to be healthy and fit. Some easy workouts can be done from the comfort of your own living room.
Not only does it give you privacy, but also a certain level of convenience and a relaxed ambience. You could exercise alone or call a friend over but always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Here are a few simple things you could do.
Stair climbing
If you have a staircase at home, you can get a great workout by simply climbing the stairs. To start, step up onto the first stair, and then back down. Repeat this move on the first stair ten times. Then walk up the first two stairs, and then back down. Repeat this ten times. You will definitely feel the burn by the end of this step routine. If you feel winded or dizzy, start slow. Stick with the first three stairs, and gradually build up your endurance over the weeks and months to come.
Not only does it give you privacy, but also a certain level of convenience and a relaxed ambience. You could exercise alone or call a friend over but always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Here are a few simple things you could do.
Stair climbing
If you have a staircase at home, you can get a great workout by simply climbing the stairs. To start, step up onto the first stair, and then back down. Repeat this move on the first stair ten times. Then walk up the first two stairs, and then back down. Repeat this ten times. You will definitely feel the burn by the end of this step routine. If you feel winded or dizzy, start slow. Stick with the first three stairs, and gradually build up your endurance over the weeks and months to come.
Diet Facts Vs Diet Fiction
From controlling your weight by going on a detox diet to using sauna belt waist slimming machines, there are endless tricks that claim to give you that extra edge in weight loss. The problem arises when you end up more confused than when you first started on your weight loss journey. You don’t know what to believe and which diet ideas to choose. Today we're talking about diet facts vs diet fiction - ideas and tips that will help you solve a few dieting myths.
Myth 1: Cold water contains more calories than hot water.
Truth: Water is the only substance that contains 'zero calories'. And, this universal fact has no relation to it being hot or cold. Cold water is suggested in-between your workout regimen because it helps in cooling your body temperature, which rises due to exercising.
Myth 1: Cold water contains more calories than hot water.
Truth: Water is the only substance that contains 'zero calories'. And, this universal fact has no relation to it being hot or cold. Cold water is suggested in-between your workout regimen because it helps in cooling your body temperature, which rises due to exercising.
Dairy product allergy is all in the mind
Dairy product allergy is all in the mind
Are people who say they're allergic to dairy products really affected by it? May be not, as researchers have said that lactose intolerance may be all in the mind.
Many people who claim to be intolerant to the milk sugar lactose are simply stressed, anxious or depressed. While their symptoms are real, the cause is in their mind, rather than in their coffee cup.
The discovery by Italian researchers has important implications for health, because many people who believe they are lactose intolerant cut out dairy products from their diet, reports the Daily Mail.
This could leave them severely short of calcium, raising the odds of brittle bones and falls and fracture in old age.
Many people who claim to be intolerant to the milk sugar lactose are simply stressed, anxious or depressed. While their symptoms are real, the cause is in their mind, rather than in their coffee cup.
The discovery by Italian researchers has important implications for health, because many people who believe they are lactose intolerant cut out dairy products from their diet, reports the Daily Mail.
This could leave them severely short of calcium, raising the odds of brittle bones and falls and fracture in old age.
Eat to beat the heat
Eat to beat the heat
As the mercury continues to soar, you are bound to feel tired, dehydrated and low on energy. Even though it's vacation time, you cannot afford to indulge in rich, fried and junk food.
Because what you eat plays a major role in how you feel. If you want to seek respite from the unbearable heat this season, make sure you eat the right foods. And by that, we mean foods that have a cooling effect on the body. Doing so will not only fulfil your appetite but also keep your energy -levels high. Here's a list of must-eat foods that are cooling and relaxing for the body:
Watermelons
This is the season where watermelons are available in plenty and they are one of best natural cooling foods. That's because they contain almost 80% water, and are naturally sweet and low on calories too. Eating them makes one feel full, without having to worry about putting on weight. Even muskmelons serve the same purpose.
Because what you eat plays a major role in how you feel. If you want to seek respite from the unbearable heat this season, make sure you eat the right foods. And by that, we mean foods that have a cooling effect on the body. Doing so will not only fulfil your appetite but also keep your energy -levels high. Here's a list of must-eat foods that are cooling and relaxing for the body:
Watermelons
This is the season where watermelons are available in plenty and they are one of best natural cooling foods. That's because they contain almost 80% water, and are naturally sweet and low on calories too. Eating them makes one feel full, without having to worry about putting on weight. Even muskmelons serve the same purpose.
Be a pro a baking healthy muffins
Be a pro a baking healthy muffins
Can muffins be healthy? Why not! Today we are talking about two easy and lip-smacking muffin making tips and recipes. If you think that only store-bought muffins can be delicious, and that only 'natural food' stores can sell healthy muffins, then read on.
Not only are these sour cream muffins and carrot walnut muffins healthy, but they're also quick and simple to bake. All you need is 10 minutes of your time and here's how you can make your muffins healthy at home!
Whole gran sour cream muffins (Serves 12)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole grain flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried raisins
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Not only are these sour cream muffins and carrot walnut muffins healthy, but they're also quick and simple to bake. All you need is 10 minutes of your time and here's how you can make your muffins healthy at home!
Whole gran sour cream muffins (Serves 12)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole grain flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried raisins
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Want a flat tummy?
Want a flat tummy?
Trying to lose weight by adopting a low fat diet? You may be making the biggest mistake of your 'weight loss regime,' say fitness experts. Celebrity trainer James Duigan, whose clients include model Elle Macpherson, says, "It's not fat that makes you fat, it's sugar and carbohydrates."
Most fitness experts agree. Says sports nutritionist Deepshikha Agarwal, "If you really want toned abs, you need to concentrate on abdominal exercises and team with that with a balanced diet." She suggests fish, chicken and meat, vegetables, berries and nuts, rather than a low-fat diet. "You need a diet rich in anti-oxidants that raises your metabolic rate," she says. "You can't be on a low-fat diet all your life. That's too much deprivation. It might also lead to stress and bingeing," says nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan.
Here are some tips one can follow for a flat stomach and toned abs:
Most fitness experts agree. Says sports nutritionist Deepshikha Agarwal, "If you really want toned abs, you need to concentrate on abdominal exercises and team with that with a balanced diet." She suggests fish, chicken and meat, vegetables, berries and nuts, rather than a low-fat diet. "You need a diet rich in anti-oxidants that raises your metabolic rate," she says. "You can't be on a low-fat diet all your life. That's too much deprivation. It might also lead to stress and bingeing," says nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan.
Here are some tips one can follow for a flat stomach and toned abs:
Luv Ka The End
A STILL FROM THE MOVIEMORE PICS | Critic's Rating: Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Taaha Shah Direction: Bumpy Genre: Romance Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes Readers Rating: |
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Haunted 3D
A STILL FROM THE MOVIE | Critic's Rating: Cast: Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur, Arif Zakaria Genre: Horror Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes Readers Rating: |
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Water For Elephants
A STILL FROM THE MOVIE | Critic's Rating: Cast: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz Direction: Francis Lawrence Genre: Drama Duration: 2 hours Readers Rating: |
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Fast & Furious: Fast Five
A STILL FROM THE MOVIE | Critic's Rating: Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster Direction: Justin Lin Genre: Action Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes Readers Rating: |
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9900, 9930
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| RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9900, 9930 smartphones. |
The two phones -- BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the BlackBerry Bold 9930-- run on 1.2GHz Qualcomm processors and have 8GB of storage, 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The phones also have built-in NFC.
Nokia introduces pink N8, powered by Anna
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| Nokia N8 smartphone. |
The Finish giant, which has seen its market share plummet in the face of iOs and Android threat, has decide to rest its hopes on a new version of N8, coloured all pink with option to install a "Little Pink Diva Theme for adding some colour into your menus and a great Pink Neon Clock".
Users also responsible for hacking
Week after week, thieves break into corporate computer systems to steal customer lists, email addresses and credit card numbers. Large data breaches get overshadowed by even larger ones.
Yet people are turning over personal information to online retailers, social networks and other services in growing numbers. The point at which people lose trust in the websites they deal with appears further away than ever before, if it exists at all, as shopping, socializing and gaming online becomes deeply embedded in modern life.
Yet people are turning over personal information to online retailers, social networks and other services in growing numbers. The point at which people lose trust in the websites they deal with appears further away than ever before, if it exists at all, as shopping, socializing and gaming online becomes deeply embedded in modern life.
ISRO builds India's fastest supercomputer
Indian Space Research Organisation has built a supercomputer, which is to be India's fastest in terms of theoretical peak performance of 220 TeraFLOPS (220 Trillion Floating Point Operations per second).
The supercomputer " SAGA-220", built by the Satish Dhawan Supercomputing Facility located at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram at a cost of about Rs 14 crore was inaugurated by K Radhakrishnan, Chairman ISRO at VSSC today, ISRO said in a statement.
The supercomputer " SAGA-220", built by the Satish Dhawan Supercomputing Facility located at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram at a cost of about Rs 14 crore was inaugurated by K Radhakrishnan, Chairman ISRO at VSSC today, ISRO said in a statement.
10 things to know about iPad 2
Over a month after it launched iPad 2 in the US, Apple's next-generation tablet, iPad 2, officially arrives in India. Apple tends to roll out iPad and iPhone across the world gradually. The company announced that apart from India, iPad 2 will be available in 11 additional countries.
Earlier, the company received a lot of flak when it launched original iPad in India nearly nine months after its US launch. iPad 2 is a revamped version of original iPad that launched in India in January end. The new tablet features a dual-core processor called A5 and is slimmer and lighter than the earlier version. Apple's original iPad defined the tablet computer market and was swiftly followed by offerings from the tech industry's main players, from Samsung and Dell to BlackBerry maker RIM and Toshiba.
Here are 10 things to know about the new iPad.
Thinner than iPhone 4
Review: Nikon P500
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| Nikon P500 DSLR camera |
This 'anti-smartphone' costs 37K pounds!
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| No Google, no GPS, no camera, yet AEsir YB1costs 6,400 pounds and the gold-plated one is 37,000 pounds. |
The AEsir - named after the
Monday, May 2, 2011
Meet the world's fastest supercomputer
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| The 10-petaflop Mira, which falls under IBM's "Blue Gene/Q" series of supercomputers, will be made available to scientists from industry, academia and government research facilities |
Honda Brio
Coming in: April 2011, Expected price: Rs 4-5 lakh
The next global small car for emerging markets from Honda, the Brio is an exercise in efficiency, design and value. Based on the recently shown prototypes in Thailand, the Brio is expected to offer Honda’s
Mazda to arrive on Indian shores soon.
Japan's fifth largest car maker has its eyes set on the Indian market
Enthusiasts can rejoice as, Japan’s fifth largest car maker, Mazda plans to bring its range of cars in India. Known for its famed Wankel Rotary Engine in its sportscars and the iconic Miata, Mazda’s hatches and sedans will be a
Discover caret browsing
One of the best-kept secrets of both Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox is the caret browsing feature. Caret browsing essentially makes web pages more keyboard friendly - and web surfing a lot more productive, particularly if you
China may send woman astronaut to space in ’12
China may fly a woman astronaut into space next year as it embarks on an ambitious programme for the next decade which includes a mission to land a rover on the moon and setting up a space station with a
Cloned hair follicles to cure baldness
Cloned hair follicles to cure baldness , say scientists. In what might become the most effective permanent treatment for the condition, several research teams around the world have successfully cloned human hair
Volvo XC90 D5
| Upside | : | Safety, space, comfort, design, mileage |
| Downside | : | Dealer network, service back up |
| Our Verdict | : | You are always safe in a Volvo. The cars are known for their standards of safety. The new gen cars bring an air of performance along with them as well.A good purchase |
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BMW X3 2.0 d
| Upside | : | compact design, very practical in urban conditions, great handling |
| Downside | : | could do with more power |
| Our Verdict | : | A great mini SUV that is stylish and comes with a sense of class |
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