Care for your hair
The texture of the hair, i.e. whether it is straight or curly, depends on your genes. Of course, due to fashion trends, people have their hair straightened. If your hair has been straightened with...
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Do eye problems cause headaches in children?When a child complains of frequent headaches, many pediatricians order an eye exam."In some pediatric ophthalmology practices, it's a daily occurrence," said...
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QI am 17 years old and I have many pimples on my face from the past two year years. How can I clear my face of pimples?A Wash your face twice a day, morning and night with a medicated soap. Then wipe...
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Probiotics linked to lowered diarrhoea riskAntibiotics can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the intestinal tract, and one of the most common and dangerous results is infection with C. difficile,...
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Noise exposure and intense sounds can cause hearing loss. Dr T M Nagaraj explains the other causes of deafness and its symptoms in young childrenNoise is a disturbance to the human environment that is...
View ArticleGenetics demystified
Every physical feature you have, you have your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and a bunch of ancestors to thank for. Likewise, certain health conditions too can be inherited through those unique...
View ArticleSoaring beyond
We were healing a patient in the last stages of cancer, when the patient decided to take a trek to Rajasthan, at first, we inwardly wondered if it was wise, then we realised how magnificent it was. The...
View ArticleHave you praised your child today?
Years back on my first visit to a German family, a fridge magnet caught my attention. It had the simple words, "Have you praised your kid today?" It looked a little funny. In fact, silly. Her house had...
View ArticleHappy homes breed happy kids
A peaceful and loving environment at home is the basis of a child's emotional stability and well-being, says Mary Chelladurai Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anyone to this...
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A secret love affairCatch the second season of 'Teen Wolf' on AXN at 2 pm on November 24. 'Teen Wolf' is a sexy, suspenseful drama about transformation, set against the backdrop of contemporary teen...
View ArticleGandhinagar Grapevine
The drama has begun Finally, the drama behind and in front of the camera is over. You can now watch the 'Drama' on the big screen. This much-talked about Yograj Bhat film starring Radhika Pandit and...
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'Edhegaarike' (Kannada)Suman Kittur is back with a bang with her next directorial Edhegaarike. Made under the banner of 'Megha Movies', the film is based on a book written by Agni Sridhar. Prominent...
View ArticleCelebrating freedom
The Coalition for Sexual Minority Rights (CSMR) is hosting the fifth annual celebration of Queer Pride, in different venues in the City till December 2. The Pride celebrations are an opportunity to...
View ArticleContemporary and classical music
Euphonia 2012', a festival of church choirs, will be held at Indiranagar Methodist Church, Indiranagar 100-ft Road on November 24 at 5 pm. The evening will feature a musical extravaganza by nine...
View ArticleOpportunities on foreign shores
The Irish education minister Ciarin Cannon was here in the City for a special cause — he came along with his entourage to popularise and spread awareness regarding Irish universities and the...
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There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events Fine comedy'Chapter 2', by Neil Simon, will be staged on November 24 at 7.30 pm and 25 at 3.30 pm and 7.30...
View ArticleAn insight into violence against women
A three-day documentary festival, named 'Our Lives...To Live', is being conducted at Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan till November 25. The event is being held by The International Association of...
View ArticleVocal clarity at its best
Music transcends the limitations of age — this was proven recently when the International Children's Peace Council hosted a classical music programme at Canara Union, in Malleswaram. Sindhu...
View ArticleA cocktail of genres
Diverse artistes from different music genres have come together at 'India Music Week', which is being held in the City. In this programme, music players blend their distinct sounds to bring forth a...
View ArticleIt may happen again
While the garbage in the City seems to be causing endless discussions, Theatre Counteract's play 'Pestilences', which was a walk through the past of Bangalore, talks about what once happened, and what...
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