Rich designs
Danseuse Lakshmi Gopalaswamy with designer Latha Puttanna at a fashion show of handcrafted saris launched by Latha Puttanna. The newly introduced 'Weaves' is a collection of exquisitely woven silk...
View ArticleOn the threshold of a new life
The first family of Sandalwood had a different kind of celebration on Kannada Rajyotsava day. The grand daughter of Parvathamma Rajkumar and daughter of Lakshmi Govindraj and S A Govindraj, G Parvathi...
View ArticleIn a deplorable condition
The City's speedbreakers might have been put in place to foster safety on the roads but truth is, they leave a lot to be desired. In fact, most Bangaloreans firmly dismiss these speedbreakers as being...
View ArticleTravails of a bachelorette
Even a happily unmarried woman attracts piteous and doleful looks from all and sundry.While writing this article, I am aware that I am writing for a predominately woman audience and, therefore, I do...
View ArticleMen take the lead
Punjab is vigorously advocating the NSV, a unique approach to male contraception that is proving to be a boon for both men and women in terms of their health status, writes Benita Sen.It's a confident,...
View ArticleLost lives
Amidst the sheer beauty that surrounds the exotic Nicobar Islands, Syeda Hameed and Gunjan Veda encountered hope in the face crushing tragedy. An excerpt from 'Beautiful Country - Stories From Another...
View ArticleFASHION fix
Tarun Tahiliani has unveiled the his new Autumn Winter 2012 collection that screams multicultural eclecticism. It straddles Indian and Western design sensibilities with panache. Designed around the...
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Stylish bagsLouis Philippe has launched a range of stylish new bags. The range is specially designed keeping in mind the sharp, fashion-conscious, globe-trotting businessman. Louis Philippe has fused...
View ArticleA touch of cinnamon
Sangeeta Sen extolls the virtues of the aromatic spice, cinnamon.Last evening, as I sipped a piping-hot cup of chai, flavoured with some finely crushed cinnamon, I felt rejuvenated. The heady aromatic...
View ArticleHealth and body care
Every month, Living carries a column on beauty tips by our aromatherapist, Blossom Kochhar. Send in your queries to dhliving @gmail.com.Fasts are a part of Indian religious life. The day-long fast...
View ArticleTrue or false?
Celiac disease is related to the season of birth"Gluten-free" is a buzzword these days. But even as awareness of celiac disease grows, its cause remains unclear. One hypothesis is that the season in...
View ArticleVITAL SIGNS
Study questions benefit of extra Vitamin DAlthough some observational studies have suggested that supplements of Vitamin D reduce the risk of vascular disease and mortality, a new placebo-controlled,...
View Articlewellbeing.....
QI am a 19-year-old girl. Of late I have been getting pimples between my eyebrows. I do not know the exact cause of this. The pimples reduce for a while and again new ones appear. I don't have an oily...
View ArticleHot spices to ward off colds
Spices and herbs we use everyday have great medicinal value. Vinaya Govind shares the therapeutic uses of some of them.The next time you have minor illnesses such as respiratory problems, or if you...
View ArticleTruths that set you free
Oh, why let the mind teem with mythical negativities about ourself that make us writhe in the mud of melancholy and mediocrity? Consider this: On my way out, I can't find the keys. Hunting for them...
View ArticleWomen and heart attacks
Heart conditions in women are most often missed because of mild symptoms. However, heart attacks in women are most times fatal, says Dr Venkatesh.Until a few years ago, heart disease was considered...
View ArticleGet dressed for work in a jiffy
Whoever said women need hours to get dressed will now stand corrected, says Ankita Sengupta.You check your watch, it's 8:31 am. Your heart skips a beat because you have less than half-an-hour to dress...
View ArticleDenikaina Ready
Telugu (U/A)Director: G Nageswara ReddyCast: Vishnu Manchu, Hansika Motwani, Prabhu Suman, Sita Brahmanandam, Vishnu, M S Narayana If you are game for a no-brainer of a comedy and simply believe in a...
View ArticleThiruthani
Tamil (U/A)Director: PerarasuCast: Bharath, Sunaina,Rajkiran, Pandiarajan, Ashish Vidyarthi, AppukuttyKnown for his fondness to christen his films on prominent places, Perarasu of Pazhani fame, with...
View ArticleLuv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Hindi (U/A)Director: Sameer SharmaCast: Kunal Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Rajesh Sharma, Vinod Nagpal, Anangsha Biswas, Munish Makhija, Rahul Bagga Not every film can be a hit. Nor should it be - for the...
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