When dinner comes on nature's plate
Rashmi Shrinivas describes how you can be eco-friendly by using leaves of different trees as plates for your dinnerA number of trees are associated with the serving of food. While fresh leaves of...
View ArticleFlaunt your trendy totes
Tote bags have evolved in a variety of exotic avatars, writes Meera SeshadriIf you watch the old Hindi flicks, you can see Bollywood female stars showing off their swanky, stone-studded clutches and...
View ArticleTrue or False?
Green Tea Helps Burn FatGreen tea extract is one of the most popular workout supplements on the market, used widely by bodybuilders, runners and others looking to increase fat-burning effects of...
View ArticleVITAL SIGNS
Risks: Coffee Linked to Fewer Oral Cancer DeathsA large study has found that drinking coffee is associated with a reduced risk of death from oral cancer.Researchers studied 968,432 initially healthy...
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Q I am 35 years old woman working in private firm. I want to lose weight as I am 70 kg. My son who is 12 years does yoga is also overweight as he weighs 62 kg. Please help me and my son to lose weight...
View ArticleYour heart is your bliss-point
Vivek shows us who we all are: magnificent self-healers. At 55, he had a heart attack. Along with a physical illness that requires hospitalization in the ICCU, most patients have psychological...
View ArticleBeat the chill from within
Hot deep-fried foods warms your body only temporarily, writes Hema AnandWinter is here and it is the time to enjoy the nip in the air. As the temperature falls, our body also gets affected by the...
View ArticleUsing your sub-conscious to reduce weight
Our state of mind is very important in our weight issues, writes Rama AwasthiPeople find it hard to work on their weight issues because their tendencies drag them back to their old patterns of their...
View ArticleTranscending into the realm of inner being
Trisha Bhattacharya takes a look at various esoteric arts which are increasingly resorted to by people in a stress-filled world. Mostly confined to, and understood by an aware inner circle, esoteric...
View ArticleGandhinagar Grapevine
In a different leagueHe gave one of the biggest hits of the year - Addhuri. The success of the movie also made Dhruva Sarja one of the most sought after actors in the industry. But surprisingly, he...
View ArticleFilm release
'Nandeesha' (Kannada)After giving a hit like Govindaya Namaha, Komal is back with Nandeesha under his own home banner. Directed by Sai Prakash, the movie is a comedy with other elements of a wholesome...
View ArticleIN BRIEF
There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events In concert The Directorate of Kannada and Culture and Ananya are presenting a Carnatic music concert by S...
View ArticleParty like there's no tomorrow
For three days straight, party lovers of the City decided to give the Mayans a run for their money with the 'End of the World' festival at Pebble. "The Europeans started throwing such parties six...
View ArticleThe life of the Tiger
As a means of commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Bangalore Little Theatre — in association with Ganjam — recently performed 'Tiger!...
View ArticleA fitting conclusion to the festival
The valedictory function of the fifth Bengaluru International Film Festival saw people from all strata of society coming in to laud the efforts of the organisers of the festival. Dancing star Prabhu...
View ArticleA healthy option for food lovers
If you feel like treating yourself to delicious yet healthy food that won't put the calories at all the wrong places, Mr Soup & Mrs Salad is worth giving a try. Located on Castle Street and started...
View ArticleGet set for a lavish party
This New Year's Eve, all the five star hotels across the City are set to ring in the festivities with some great food and live music. Metrolife has put together a list of happening places for New...
View ArticleFlavours from the north
Anyone who lives or frequently visits RT Nagar, and is in the mood for some authentic and delicious parathas or some quick chaats, should head straight to Delhi Darbar Paratha & Chaat. With the...
View ArticleStay safe this New Year's Eve
Restaurants and pubs in the City claim that they have enough security in place to ensure that it's a hassle-free sail into the New Year. But regular pub-goers don't seem to be convinced about their...
View ArticleTreat for eyes and ears
In 2012, Bangalore had the best of music, dance and theatre. The year saw eminent artistes from all over the world perform in the City. The festive spirit engulfed Bangaloreans throughout the year and...
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