Aromas of spice, mainly clove
Sudha Subramaniam goes back in time to chronicle the discovery and use of an essential spice The first thought on anyone's mind when pain conquers the dental surface in the middle of the night, is the...
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All you need from a bowl of fruits!
Once a month, Living carries a column on beauty tips by our grooming expert Shahnaz Husain. Send your queries to dhliving@gmail.comFruits have traditionally been used for beauty care. Ayurveda makes...
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Why go the distance?
Bharat & Shalan Savur explain why it is crucial to get into shape and to stay that wayTo be physically fit is to experience magic. Even if you're not doing anything, just resting, it's a sublime...
View ArticleEating soy increases the risk of breast cancer
Soy milk, tofu and other soy products contain phytoestrogens, chemicals that can mimic the behaviour of the hormone estrogen. Because estrogen fuels many breast cancers, soy has long been a source of...
View ArticleSay no to tobacco
Tobacco is the biggest enemy of public health today. The effects of tobacco use, as we all know, are destructive and widespread. Not many know that tobacco is one of the primary causes of cancer and...
View ArticlePatterns: Weight-loss surgery and alcohol abuse
The most common type of weight-loss surgery may increase the risk for alcohol abuse, a new study says.Researchers prospectively followed 1,945 bariatric surgery patients, 1,360 of whom had had the...
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Q I am 25 years old. I don't enjoy applying oil on my hair as it starts to itch and that continues even after washing my hair. This has led to severe hair loss and hair thinning. I use a popular hair...
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Get your ears tested today
There is a strong correlation between diabetes and hearing loss, affirms Dr GKrishnakumar Diabetics are counselled to take care of their feet and consult an eye specialist once a year at least....
View ArticleVirtual narcissism
Since social networks have emerged as an important part in our social spheres, our lives have become increasingly self-centred. Meera Vijayann examines the pros and cons of this trendIn the morning,...
View ArticleTv talk
Experience the magic on screen Catch the 'Kings of Leon Live at O2' rock concert on June 30 and July 1 at 8 pm on Big CBS Spark. 'Kings of Leon' has a background so exorbitant in rock mythology that it...
View ArticleFilm release...
'Dandupalya' (Kannada) Mungaru Male actress Pooja Gandhi will be seen in the boldest role of her career in Dandupalya. Directed by Sreenivas Raju, the film is about the 11 dreaded dacoits from...
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Get set for a laugh riot With more and more character artistes getting lead roles, looks like times are changing in the Kannada film industry. Joining the bandwagon is Sharan, a popular comedian who...
View ArticleBudding talent on screen
The 'Bangalore Short Film Festival' provided a great platform for budding film-makers from across the country. Along with showcasing 30 short films, the festival also had a short film competition...
View ArticleBright on the stage
Instead of spending their free hours in front of the television or the computer, a few youngsters are picking up instruments and living out their dream of making music. One of Bangalore's upcoming...
View ArticleFor a smoky surprise
There may be several restaurants for barbecue lovers in the City, but 'Smoked Out Barbecue' will surely win over them. Situated in Koramangala, 4th Block, this eatery has an array of the famous Kansas...
View ArticleHot snacks for the rains
There is no better way to enjoy the rains than with a cup of piping hot tea and hot bhajjis. Bhajjis have always been an all-time favourite monsoon snack. It is only now that choices like chilli-boiled...
View ArticleFresh from the bakery
The fresh aroma of cakes, pastries and other delicacies, straight from the oven, fills your senses as you enter this place. Started by a hotel management student Prashant, who followed his heart and...
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In wedded bliss
In a typical band baaja baraat style, veteran actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra's daughter Esha tied the knot with businessman Bharat Takhtani on Friday in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. The...
View ArticleThe charm of the streets
With the advent of slick supermarket and general store chains, the entire grocery shopping experience has been sanitised and glamourised to a huge extent. Gleaming metallic carts, boxes of vegetables...
View ArticleWebb spins a fresh, funny web
The Amazing Spider-manEnglish (U/A)Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Irrfan, Rhys IfansDirector: Marc Webb With no dearth of superheroes hitting the screens this season (remember The Avengers?)...
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