Benefits of different types of Indian rice

Rice is a staple food in most Indian homes. However, there are different varieties of Rice available in our country, Basmati Rice, Brown rice and White rice. Let us understand the health benefits of these three varieties.WHITE RICE:The milling and polishing...

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Finding loving homes for dogs

Many pet lovers from across Hyderabad are organising adoption drives to find permanent homes for the stray dogs they are fostering, apart from spreading awareness on the importance of neutering them.On Sunday, visitors at the Zoroastrian Club garden,...

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Are you a good boss?

Should you be friends with your juniors? Usually, it's one of the many questions bothering people who lead a team. Here are a few pointers to help you handle the situationThere's nothing wrong in being friends with your team members. But then, it also...

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All you need to know about your period

Your monthly period can say a lot about you. Remember that everyone has a different monthly cycle, so what is normal for your friend or sister, may not be the same for you.Menstruation is your body's way of telling you that your reproductive system is...

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Gold decor for your kitchens

It is no longer just about functionality. These days, kitchens are going glamourous as well, what with pure gold being used to doing them upIf you thought that modular kitchens are just mass-produced designs, you are wrong. The variety being offered...

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Cafe review: The Chocolate Beetle, GK-I

Heavenly is the word to describe the experience at The Chocolate Beetle, a chocolate store in the capital named after the vintage Beetle car. Those with a sweet tooth will certainly go crazy after seeing the display of chocolates here.Everything inside...

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Easy tips to detox your home

We give you some simple household tips for this season.Stains on the wall, clogged drains, and dirty shower doors, among other things, can make your house seem depressing to live in. When unexpected stains appear on floors, walls and furniture, removing...

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You can go Western with a sari

Versions like lehenga-sari, gown-sari and sarong-sari have given the Indian six yards amodern makeover and howFor most women, a sari can never be the go-to option for an occasion if there's time constraint. No wonder then that despite its sensuality,...

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A trip to Leh is an experience, not just a holiday

One would imagine that Leh, the hottest holiday destination of the country this season, would be teeming with excited tourists.You would have to get past a lot of pushing and shoving to get a glimpse of the 'must-sees' of the place, and the shopowners...

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Book Review: Consequences

Title: ConsequencesAuthor: Nigel FernandesPublisher: Goa 1556Pages: 214Unchecked cases of drinking-and-driving is the theme of this maiden novel of an expat Indian writer who has expressed his sharp concern over the menace which claimed the life of his...

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Micro desserts have a big appeal

Why are foodies going gaga over the bite-size desserts?Bite-size desserts are being touted as the hottest food items of 2013. The trend — which follows on the heels of tapas, cupcakes, small plates, and treats such as snack wraps and miniburgers — has...

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What your footwear says about you

Your footwear, too, tells a thing or two about you. That's why it is essential to mind itIf you're gearing up for a date with a trendy outfit, but aren't terribly bothered about the shoes, think again. It could just bring your budding romance to a premature,...

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Penguin launches web portal for young readers

If you want to follow your favourite characters like Tenali Raman, Tintin or Rusty, or read about your favourite author, keeping a tab on what is new in the children literary scene is now a click away as Penguin Books India has launched a new website...

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Sleeves and necks get an adventurous twist

It's not just the runway, but appearances off it have also seen interesting shoulder patternsThe latest buzz from the style frat has everyone noticing how the shoulders of garments are getting a shapely makeover. From the sleeves to the neck, there have...

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Five steps to a comfortable and cosy home

There are beautiful homes and then there are comfortable homes. And, there are some lucky ones that are an amalgamation of both. But if yours isn't the kind that can induce someone to just forget about everything and simply chill, then maybe you need...

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What your choice of poison says...

Your choice of poison at a party says a lot about you. Mixologist Ankit Negandhi decodes Your affinity for a drink says a lot about you. And observing what that interesting person at the bar is ordering will help you plan a strategy of approach. Ankit...

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How to wear gold glamorously

Very few young women love wearing gold, because they believe it's a colour for older women or for those women, who have a gaudy fashion sense! But if you sport gold in your wardrobe and accessories in a glamorous way, it can look fabulous and make an...

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Mid-century fashion returns on a big scale

From television serials, films to red carpet appearances, the 1950s and 60s fashion seems to be inspiring actressesVintage is ruling the fashion scene. Recent appearances of fashionstas like Jennifer Lopez and Naomi Harris have been reminiscent of the...

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Give your home a quick makeover

When people talk about home makeovers, we often think of it as a tedious job, which requires painstaking effort, time and money. But did you know, there are many simple and easy ways in which you can give your haven a quick makeover? We share 3 tips.Rearranging...

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When you take calcium as important

Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new study.The study lead author Vanessa D. Sherk, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the timing...

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Health tips to keep in mind while eating out

And they are...-If you're planning to visit a restaurant for lunch or dinner, try checking out their website beforehand, for their food menu option. Plan ahead and decide on what you're going to eat, so that you know the kind of calories you may be consuming...

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All for a monsoon-friendly wardrobe!

After bearing the sweltering heat of summer, the only thing that brings respite is the long awaited showers of yearly monsoon.Rains are associated with all things romantic such as early morning drizzles, breezy bike rides, flocking to central parks and...

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How to clean a white leather couch

Worried about ruining your couch with your cleaning pursuits? Here are a few tips to get it in sparkling condition. True it spells beauty and class, but maintaining your leather couch (that too white!) can be a little tricky. You might not have noticed...

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Bhutan all set to host The Mountain Echoes Lit Fest '13

The Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, 2013 to be organized in Bhutan is back with a bang.With a variety of enticing activities for the lovers of art, literature and music, beautiful country will again play a host to people flocking to Bhutan with a...

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Why we love to go to Bangkok

The call of the Oriental has lured Indians for ages to come and in the 21st century, Bangkok has emerged as a favourite for tourists looking to unwind and indulge in the exotic treasures of the Far East. Bangkok has something in store for every one.The...

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Lighting makes all the difference

Lighting can indeed make a big difference to the look and atmosphere of your home. It is usually ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted or freestanding.Most conventional lighting is directed downwards, but uplighters can diffuse light, creating a more subtle...

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The lovable lychee

Now is the season for this fruit and here's why you should tuck into it. The onset of the monsoon season coincides with the lychee season.This delicious fruit originating South-East Asia is loved by many people and so is a popular squash drink and ice...

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Holiday in style: Crop tops, ruffled dresses

Crop tops, ruffled dresses and kimonos - the retro styles are back as holiday wear and designers declare them "must haves" for trendy women keen to look "feminine" and "sensuous" while unwinding themselves.What should be packed for a holiday? Although...

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Dogs can reach home from anywhere

It was nothing short of a miracle when a lost dog was reunited with its owners after a marathon 31-hour trek across four major A roads and miles of treacherous moorland.A family who had given up their whippet-terrier cross Jack for dead looked outside...

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He doesn't find me attractive anymore...

So is it really true that a husband loses interest in his wife after pregnancy? Reports claim that every one in three women feel that their husbands do not find them attractive anymore after child birth. Almost half of women surveyed accused their husbands...

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Boot camps, the new fad in Chennai

After martial arts and gymming, it looks like it's boot camps that has caught on among Chennaiites now, irrespective of gender or age."The city has many takers because people are quite interested in fitness. And boot camp involves a bunch of workouts...

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An age in which telegrams were so important

The Indian telegram service will breathe its last today. TOI rewinds to a time when it was the most urgent, if not important, mode of communicationFor a generation growing up on emails and SMSes, the telegram will just be one of those things in the history...

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Take a meow, see me in the morning

Dr Pinto of Powai is a distinguished looking gentleman, in his tuxedo and French beard. What earns him the title are not his markings, but his uncanny ability to sense pain and 'heal' it.Every dog owner will tell you of times when their dog 'knew' they...

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Top 12 foods to improve sex drive

It's commonly perceived that foods that look like body parts can boost your sex drive. Dr Vijay Singhal, Sexologist with Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute lists out the truth behind foods and fruit that can improve your libido.Sexologist,...

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Moving on with the job

In this fast moving world, change seems to the only constant. This dynamism extends to the job sphere as well, with location-based mobility becoming increasingly common. More than ever before, individuals are shifting their location for a job—often...

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