Month: March 2013
NACSAA’s ‘Thomas Jefferson’s Eternal Vigilance’ Awards Presented
NEW YORK (TIP): National Advisory Council on South Asian Affairs’ (NACSAA’s) “Thomas Jefferson’s Eternal Vigilance” Awards were presented to Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon and Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri on March 8, 2013, at the Roosevelt […]
I Am Scared Of Being Alone: Bipasha Basu
The gorgeous Bipasha Basu was the star visitor at the Reliance Digital electronics store at Avani Riverside Mall, Howrah. Wowing the audience with her opening line, “Kemonachhenshobai?” she spoke about her forthcoming release ‘Aatma’, a […]
Movie Review-Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
Cast: Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahie Gill, Irrfan, Soha Ali Khan Direction: Tigmanshu Dhulia Genre: Drama Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes STORY: A royal saheb grapples with disability and betrayal, his estranged biwi dabbles with daaru and […]
Aniston Puts Wedding Guests On Stand By
Jennifer Aniston has reportedly put all her wedding guests on standby and asked them to act quickly once they get to know about the whereabouts of the extremely private celebration because they will only be […]
Movie Review-Snitch
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Barry Pepper, Joe Bernthal Direction: Ric Roman Waugh Genre: Action Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes STORY: A devoted father sets out on a mission to have his son released from […]
Realising The Ideals Of The Puranas
The noble characters who figure in the Puranas serve as an ideal for all of us to follow. When we read their stories we are inspired by their example and we ask ourselves why we […]
Shed Flab, Tone Up In Just 2 Weeks
Do you have an occasion you want to look hot for — a friend’s wedding or a hot date? We ask fitness experts for an exercise and diet plan to help you shed flab and […]
Exercise On Empty Stomach For Fat Loss
Early risers who exercise before breakfast can burn up to 20 per cent more body fat than others who exercised after having something to eat, says a study. Researchers sought to find out if the […]
Bp Pills Can Halve Dementia Risk
Ablood pressure pill, which is taken by tens of thousands of patients, could be the key to beating Alzheimer’s disease. British scientists believe that the 3p a day tablet could slow progression of the disease […]
Keep Up The Glamour In Your Relationship
Doing things in style can help to keep the romance alive. In the initial stages of a relationship, most people take keen interest in dressing up well, going to good places, buying gifts, and talking […]
Make Your Flowers Last Longer
Everyone likes receiving a bouquet, but often one finds that the flowers die out in a few days. With a little care, you can make them stay fresh for a number of days. 1)Water is […]
How To Whiten Your Teeth Naturally
Who doesn’t want sparkling white teeth? Clean, white teeth are an indication of how well-groomed you are. However, if you think spending a bomb at your dentist’s is the only way to keep your pearlies […]
Beauty Benefits Of Walnut Oil
High in vitamins and proteins, walnut oil works wonders for your skin. Apart from eating walnuts, the use of it in the form of oil also helps your skin. They are known to be rich […]
Robot Cheetah Can Outpace The Real One
WASHINGTON (TIP): A “cheetah” robot designed by MIT researchers may soon outpace its animal counterparts in running efficiency. In treadmill tests, the researchers have found that the robot – about the size and weight of […]
A ‘black box’ to warn you before car breaks down
LONDON (TIP): A new ‘black box’ device that warns car drivers of an impending breakdown in advance through a phone call, text or email is to be launched in UK. The automated system to be […]
Dhaka needs focused approach
INDIA CAN’T IGNORE IT External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid’s recent visit to Bangladesh laid the groundwork for the visit of the President, Pranab Mukherjee, to Dhaka. New Delhi has not been a great partner to […]
Charismatic, Tough Leader Chavez Did Much, Had Many Detractors
SON of schoolteacher parents, Hugo Chavez was the man who became the President of Venezuela for a record four terms. His reforms had a major impact on the lives of the poor of his nation, […]
A Player but no Superpower
Why China‘s military shouldn’t scare the United States. On March 5, at the opening of the National People’s Congress, Beijing announced its official 2013 defense budget: roughly $114.3 billion, a 10.7 percent increase over the […]
Legislation alone is not enough
Treating women as equal requires a cultural shift, not laws. Very often this shift filters down from the top, but women do not have a presence there. As the world observes Women’s Day today, a […]
