The language of the humble bamboo flute is universal and more sought after than other classical instruments like the sitar and sarod, says flute maestro Hari Prasad Chaurasia who was born into a family of wrestlers and used to practise music secretly. "One can find a simple wooden bansuri (flute) anywhere. It is an everyday thing - a bamboo pipe w
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While travel bliss can throw up different things to different people, designer AD Singh who spent his honeymoon just an hour away from Colombo amidst the Indian Ocean, found his there. "Busy work, social obligations and moreover a big fat wedding that really can take a toll on many, wasn’t much different for my wife Puneet and me,” he says. "We needed
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The act of telling lies occurs due to different reasons in a relationship. Partner often lies to each other due to several reasons. Women lie in order to avoid conflict and men are creative in there lies. Here are some common lies that you need to watch out in your partner. Men’s 5 Most Favourite Lies: I am sorry: It is a common lie th
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Pornography may be driving Australian women to have unnecessary genital makeovers in a bid to look more desirable, a media report said Sunday citing experts. The number of Australian women having vaginal "rejuvenation" surgery has tripled in the past decade, The Age reported. An analysis of medicare figures reveals almost about 1,400 women
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Alpha males tend to take greater initiatives in relationships, sports and financial matters, a new study has found. "Since women tend to be attracted to men who are fit, assertive and rich, men are apt to take risks with sports, people and money to be attractive to potential mates," says Gad Saad, of Concordia University in Canada, who led the stud
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US first lady Michelle Obama may just wear an Indian designer’s outfit during the Asia Tour which kicked off with India. The dynamic and elegant first lady who’s as much a toast in fashiondom as her husband, had recently ordered outfits with Indian flowery motifs and other embroidery from famous New York-based designer Naeem Khan,whose brother (and des
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Kolkata, With a bouquet of 127 films from 38 countries, the 16th Kolkata Film Festival, one of the biggest cultural galas of West Bengal, opened here Wednesday. Ramananda Sengupta, a renowned cinematographer of yesteryears, inaugurated the festival by lighting the ceremonial oil lamp. "The festival will showcase 127 films from 38 countries. We
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As winter knocks on the door and fashionistas gear up to revamp their wardrobes, here's what's cool. To start with, designers say jackets and dark shades are a must for everyone this season and women can give leggings a break! "Men should wear short sherwanis and short jackets with trousers and they can accessorise with shawls," designer Vijay
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Be it food or sex, pleasurable activity actually reduces stress by inhibiting anxiety responses in the brain. Experiments by Yvonne Ulrich-Lai, research assistant professor, James Herman, professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati, and colleagues indicated that the reduced-stress effects continued for at least seven days. "Thes
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Natural Immunity refers to a state where a person is immune to a disease and yet has never had the disease or any vaccination against it. The natural immune response is a pre – programmed first line of defense that is primarily responsible for eliminating or containing pathogens at the site of entrance into the host. Says Dr. Arun Diwan, Head inter
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Are you fed up with the colour-combination of your kitchen? You definitely want to change the colour of your kitchen but confused as to which colour to choose? Or which colour can bring peace and auspiciousness to the family? In Fengshui, kitchen represents, nourishment and prosperity. Good Fengshui kitchens with right choice of colors bring good h
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In Hindu religion, every task begins with adoration of Lord Ganesha and Swastik is the representative symbol of Shri Ganesha. Therefore, it is the tradition to draw a Swastik on all auspicious occasions. Swastik is the symbol of positive energy. Its presence prohibits evil forces from overpowering the positivity in the house. It is believed that if
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The package of life is such that everyone has their own good times and bad times and each one of us have to face the ups and downs in life. In midst of this struggle a man yearns and strives hard to earn peace, prosperity, success, affluence, wealth, fame and good luck. So for that matter, here comes the celestial Buddha, best known as
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Bedroom is a room where you spend one third of your life and dream about your future. Bedroom of your house is a place meant for relaxation. The flow of energy should always remain positive, otherwise, the negative flow of energy would affect your physical strength and you would suffer from sleeplessness, depression, and become more irr
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It is a common human tendency to store unused articles with the perception of their usage in future. If we think analytically we can find that there are some articles which are not used for years together. but we still don't throw them away. Vaastu experts suggest that the articles occupying unnecessary space in the house creates Vaastu-defects
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Vaastu defects in the north-east corner of the house affect father-son relationship adversely. The Vaastu defects in the east and the north-east direction of a house can cause unfair, imbalanced and tough relationship between father and son, and the son may develop ill-will towards his father. Vaastu suggests to pay attention to the north-east zone
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Every one dreams of having a good and comfortable house, if not too magnificent or lavish. We decorate the entire house with utmost care, paying attention to all the minute details, but often fail to pay attention to the bathroom. Its construction and location needs attention because this place is also capable of affecting happiness, prosperity and
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Office is a place where one spends a good amount of hours in a day. If one is doing so, it should be ensured that the workplace is organised according to Vaastu shastra to maximise the benefits. The whole Vaastu of the office cannot be changed, but atleast the personal table can be set according to our wish. The office-table should be adjusted according to
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Kitchen is an important part of the house. The direction of kitchen can have specific influences over the family. Although south-east is the most suitable direction for constructing a kitchen but if constructed in different directions, it can affect the family members in various ways. -Kitchen in the south-east direction offers happiness to women and all kinds
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The countdown to your D-day has begun, your wedding trousseau is ready and so is your date with the parlour. But if anxiety is taking over and you are losing sleep - then here is a rundown on how to cope with pre-wedding jitters! With the wedding season about to dawn with the onset of winter in India, Noida-based yoga instructor Vineeta Go
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The weak immunity and feebleness often causes trembling of arms and legs. Yoga way of life suggests 'Sarraangbadhasan' to overcome trembling. How to perfom the 'asana': -Lie supine on a mat. -Bend both the knees and bring them up to chest. -Now grasp the thighs by respective palm and try to lift the upper part of body up to wai
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Is your waistline bothering you in middle age? Try regular yoga, says a new study. The study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre ( FHCRC), is the first of its kind to measure the effects of yoga on weight. The study involved 15,500 healthy, middle-aged men and women who were asked to complete a wri
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Regular exercise is not only vital for maintaining a healthy weight, but it also has another positive impact -- physical activity allows people to keep burning calories even at rest, a new study has claimed. An international team, led by Sydney University, has carried out the study and found that regular exercise switched on metabolism and
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Our skeletal body is framed to carry and shoulder the normal weight of our physical body, but obesity obstructs the normal functioning of the systems, causing pain in the body. Obesity and related pain can however be controlled by practicing 'Supt Pawanmuktasan', which is an easy posture to start with. Method of performing the 'asana': -Lie supine
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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama endeared themselves to all sections of Mumbai society, winning hearts and doing business for their country, during their two-day visit in the city. They reached out to the common Indians and touched the hearts of all with whom they interacted - schoolchildren, collegians, youth, Gandhians, su
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The US has made it clear to Pakistani leaders that all terrorist safe havens must end, President Barack Obama said on his three-day visit to India. Addressing members of Indian parliament, he also said to thunderous applause that the terrorists behind the Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008 should be brought to justice. He said the world needed to
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