Here’s a non-shocker: Thirty percent of people failed to accomplish last year’s fitness goals and 38% only partially accomplished them, per the Blue Goji Consumer Health & Fitness Index, which polled more than 2,600 respondents. New Year’s resolutions just don’t work, as most of us who’ve made ones over the years know—and there’s a key reason why.
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Thursday, 25 December 2014
Kerala government invite tenders for the 1st phase of Gender Park
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 25: Kerala’s first Gender Park is set to be a reality with the state government inviting tenders for the construction of its first phase in Kozhikode district, officials said today. The Gender Park, initiated by an autonomous institution under the Department of Social Justice, is envisaged to bring together state, academia and civil society on a common platform on the issue of gender touted as the first such in the country to resolve the gender equity in development.
Monday, 22 December 2014
Pot smokers may have less inflammation
New York, Dec 22 : People who smoke marijuana may have lower levels of inflammation which is linked with the risk of heart disease, scientists have found. Researchers examined data from more than 9,000 people on their history of marijuana use and their levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), one marker of inflammation that is frequently linked with people’s risk of heart disease. The researchers found that people who smoked pot in the last month had lower CRP levels than those who had never smoked the drug, ‘Live Science’ reported.
An early Christmas for city’s homeless kids
New Delhi, Dec 21 : Christmas came early for a group of 30 underprivileged children living in a shelter home here as they were gifted warm clothes by the police and shopkeepers to brave the winter chill. The shelter home, run by NGO Chetna, was visited by a team of police officers from Lajpat Nagar police station along with ten shopkeepers Sunday.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Aamir Khan reveals his biggest nightmare to Ranveer Singh!
Here are the key revelations that Aamir made on his recent viral chat on Facebook…
It’s PK trending all the way! This much anticipated Aamir Khan starrer is all set to explode tomorrow, the 19th of December. But before that, here’s how Aamir decided to get us grooving by airing this live chat on Facebook. As promised, Aamir was there on an exclusive live chat with Ranveer Singh this afternoon and here’s what he had to reveal…
It’s PK trending all the way! This much anticipated Aamir Khan starrer is all set to explode tomorrow, the 19th of December. But before that, here’s how Aamir decided to get us grooving by airing this live chat on Facebook. As promised, Aamir was there on an exclusive live chat with Ranveer Singh this afternoon and here’s what he had to reveal…
Peshawar school tragedy: Celina Jaitley writes an ode to the mother who rocked her child to sleep in a coffin!
The actress who is a mother of twins wrote her heart out on the carnage that took the lives of innocent children in Peshawar yesterday. Read on…
I woke up this morning to the macabre images of the doings of the Taliban on the front page of ” gulf news” in Dubai. The headlines said “cowards”… Well , Gulf news was right! No words could describe the Talibs who did this better.
Lingaa box office collection: Rajinikanth-Sonakshi Sinha starrer enters the Rs 100 crore club in just three days!
Lingaa is the first film from the south to enter the Rs 100 crore club within three days of its release
Superstar Rajinikanth’s Lingaa, which hit the theatres on December 12 has entered the coveted Rs 100 crore club. Yes, the movie, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha has collected a little about Rs 100 crore at the box office within three days of its release.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s Lingaa, which hit the theatres on December 12 has entered the coveted Rs 100 crore club. Yes, the movie, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha has collected a little about Rs 100 crore at the box office within three days of its release.
Gutka ban is working, but isn’t enough
The study conducted by the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and the World Health Organization Country Office for India, revealed that the ban on Gutka has impacted its access, usage, price and display at point of sale. (Read: Ban on gutka working, usage of gutka down: WHO study)
'Wild' Author Cheryl Strayed Confesses to Her Social Media Addiction Twitter and Facebook function as water cooler for writers By Kristina Monllos
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Who
Age 46
Claim to fame Author of Wild (the film adaptation, starring Reese Witherspoon, is currently in theaters)
Base Portland, Ore.
Twitter @CherylStrayed
What’s the first information you consume in the morning?
You mean after my children jump into my bed and tell me what they dreamed? Well, my homepage is set to The New York Times, so I'll usually glance at what’s going on in the world.
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Who
Age 46
Claim to fame Author of Wild (the film adaptation, starring Reese Witherspoon, is currently in theaters)
Base Portland, Ore.
Twitter @CherylStrayed
What’s the first information you consume in the morning?
You mean after my children jump into my bed and tell me what they dreamed? Well, my homepage is set to The New York Times, so I'll usually glance at what’s going on in the world.
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014
India swine flu news: Two people die of swine flu in Hyderabad
Agencies Dec 17, 2014 at 06:57 pm
Hyderabad, Dec 17: Two persons died of swine flu at a government-run hospital here Wednesday, officials said. According to the health department of the Telangana government, a 20-year-old woman from Jeedimetla in Hyderabad and a 42-year-old man from Medak district died while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital here.John Abraham turns 42 — 5 things to learn from the actor
john Abraham, the actor famous for his roles in films Dhoom and Desi Boyz, turns 42 today. Abraham has been known for his hot body and has gained acclaim for his acting skills too with films like No Smoking and Madras Cafe. There is a lot that we can learn from the super-fit, super-sexy actor and here are five of the many things.
Squash and Roasted-Garlic Risotto
This Recipe Is
Low Cholesterol
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutritional Information
Calories per serving:
289
Fat per serving:
5g
Saturated fat per serving:
3g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:
2g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:
1g
Protein per serving:
9g
Carbohydrates per serving:
53g
Fiber per serving:
6g
Cholesterol per serving:
9mg
Iron per serving:
1mg
Sodium per serving:
345mg
Calcium per serving:
144mg
14 Reasons You're Always Tired
Reasons why you're always tired
by Linda MeloneLack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.
by Linda MeloneLack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.
Mars Selects MediaCom for Global Media Planning Another big loss for incumbent Starcom By Noreen O'Leary
mars. seeking to consolidate its worldwide media planning at a single agency, is awarding that business to MediaCom after a review that came down to the WPP agency and incumbent Starcom, sources said.
The media planning work is currently handled by eight agencies including Starcom, which handles the bulk of it, and at others like OMD and Carat. Starcom will continue to handle most of Mars' media buying business.
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'Wild' Author Cheryl Strayed Confesses to Her Social Media Addiction Twitter and Facebook function as water cooler for writers By Kristina Monllos
Specs
Who
Age 46
Claim to fame Author of Wild (the film adaptation, starring Reese Witherspoon, is currently in theaters)
Base Portland, Ore.
Twitter @CherylStrayed
What’s the first information you consume in the morning?
You mean after my children jump into my bed and tell me what they dreamed? Well, my homepage is set to The New York Times, so I'll usually glance at what’s going on in the world.
close
Who
Age 46
Claim to fame Author of Wild (the film adaptation, starring Reese Witherspoon, is currently in theaters)
Base Portland, Ore.
Twitter @CherylStrayed
What’s the first information you consume in the morning?
You mean after my children jump into my bed and tell me what they dreamed? Well, my homepage is set to The New York Times, so I'll usually glance at what’s going on in the world.
close
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Taliban Again active in Pakistsn killed more than 133 kids
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Was Pakistan school massacre in revenge for Malala's Nobel Prize? Children forced to watch their teacher being burned alive as Taliban murder 132 children
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Is Bipasha Sailing in two boats??
The actress is all set for the release of her upcoming film, 'Alone'. As the film is around the corner we hear rumors of Bipasha's alleged affair with co-star Karan Singh Grover.
Whoa! 'HNY' sweeps Stardust awards, Big B named international icon
Amitabh Bachchan was named as the International Icon of the Year while Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Happy New Year' walked away with maximum trophies at the 14th Stardust awards in Mumbai.
Bachchan was presented with the award by actress Raveena Tandon at the star-studded ceremony last evening. Veteran actress Asha Parekh, known for films like 'Teesri Manzil' and 'Kati Patang', received the Lifetime Achievement award.
Monday, 15 December 2014
Bigg Boss 8: Miffed with Karishma, Salman walks off the stage?
Salman Khan, who often teases contestants of the popular reality show "Bigg Boss 8" when he dons the host's hat, got upset after his joke was not taken sportingly by Karishma Tanna.
During the course of the show, Salman teased Pritam Singh saying that he might get a little confused whether he should talk to Karishma too. Though the superstar said so to tease them, Karishma began to cry.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the 'most successful' Miss World
Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was felicitated for being the most successful Miss World at this year's pageant.
Wearing a shimmering silver Roberto Cavalli gown, Aishwarya, 41, who won the crown in 1994, was joined on stage by her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan, mother Vrinda Rai and daughter Aaradhya as she received the honour from Miss World organiser Julia Morley last night.
Wearing a shimmering silver Roberto Cavalli gown, Aishwarya, 41, who won the crown in 1994, was joined on stage by her husband actor Abhishek Bachchan, mother Vrinda Rai and daughter Aaradhya as she received the honour from Miss World organiser Julia Morley last night.
It's Official! Men are more stupid than women
To the delight of some out there, a team of British researchers has discovered that men are bigger idiots than women and they have a connotation for it - Male Idiot Theory.
Researchers from Newcastle University decided to test the theory by examining sex differences in "idiotic risk-taking behaviour" among Darwin Award nominees over a 20-year span
Now, make farts smell like chocolate with these pills!
A French inventor, who has been working for the past eight years on making farts smell better, has claimed that his newest creation makes farts smell like chocolate.
The 65-year-old Christian Poincheval's Lutin Malin, which translates to "crafty imp," is a line of pills that help ease digestion and make farts smell like roses or violets, the Mashable reported.
The 65-year-old Christian Poincheval's Lutin Malin, which translates to "crafty imp," is a line of pills that help ease digestion and make farts smell like roses or violets, the Mashable reported.
Prophecy claims 'Rapture' moment will destroy Earth in next seven years
A terrifying prophecy by some Christian groups has warned that the Earth will be ravaged by floods and earthquakes in the seven years, destroying all lives.
According to the prophecy, Floods, earthquakes and deadly plagues will finish all humanity and the civilised world as we know it and the "Rapture" phenomenon will bring about a global Apocalypse before 2021, the Daily Express reported.
According to the prophecy, Floods, earthquakes and deadly plagues will finish all humanity and the civilised world as we know it and the "Rapture" phenomenon will bring about a global Apocalypse before 2021, the Daily Express reported.
China hospital gives men chance to experience pain of childbirth
A hospital in eastern China is offering fathers-to-be a chance to experience the pain of childbirth after several new moms complained they got little sympathy from their partners.
Free sessions are held twice a week at Aima maternity hospital in Shandong province and about 100 men have signed up to be tortured. Most are expectant dads but there are thrill seekers too among the volunteers for "taster sessions"
Free sessions are held twice a week at Aima maternity hospital in Shandong province and about 100 men have signed up to be tortured. Most are expectant dads but there are thrill seekers too among the volunteers for "taster sessions"
Sunday, 14 December 2014
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White House official says
Official: Obama to push for more overtime pay
WASHINGTON — A White House official says President Barack Obama will direct the Labor Department to strengthen overtime pay protections for millions of workers.
The directive is meant to help salaried workers, such as fast-food shift supervisors or convenience store managers, who may be expected to work more than 40 hours a week without receiving overtime pay.
WASHINGTON — A White House official says President Barack Obama will direct the Labor Department to strengthen overtime pay protections for millions of workers.
The directive is meant to help salaried workers, such as fast-food shift supervisors or convenience store managers, who may be expected to work more than 40 hours a week without receiving overtime pay.
Salman dethrones SHAH RUKH KHAN in Forbes' 2014 Celebrity 100 list
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan may be starting a new chapter of their friendship after an undeclared cold war, but the latter has dethroned the former by grabbing the top spot in Celebrity 100 list for 2014 of Forbes magazine.
Interestingly, Shah Rukh has fallen down from the number one spot to Salman's last year's number three spot. The decline is because of his disappearance from the screen for the preparation and shoot of his top grosser "Happy New Year".
Shah Rukh did some cameos in movies like "Youngistaan" and "Bhoothnath Returns" in the period considered for this list. Whereas, Salman was all over the entertainment sector with his films like "Kick" and "Jai Ho". In fact, his stint as the host of the reality TV show "Bigg Boss" is also credited for his upward swing.
Actress Deepika Padukone has reinforced women power in Bollywood by becoming the only woman mentioned in the top ten of the list. After featuring in movies like "Happy New Year" and "Finding Fanny", the actress is at the eighth spot in the list with earnings of Rs. 67.20 crore, said a statement.
The list is compiled by measuring money and fame, which includes estimated entertainment related earnings from Oct 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014, and their visibility on print, television and internet.
The list not only revolves around actors, television stars but even sportspersons, authors, film directors, music directors, singers and comedians.
At the second spot is megastar Amitabh Bachchan, while cricketer MS Dhoni and actor Akshay Kumar occupy the fourth and fifth position. The top five in the list dominate the earnings sweepstakes, accounting for as much as 35 per cent of the total revenues of the top 100.
Salman's estimated earnings in 2014 are Rs. 244.50 crore, Amitabh amassed Rs. 196.75 crore, Shah Rukh minted Rs.202.40 crore, Dhoni pulled in Rs. 141.80 crore and Akshay Rs. 172 crore.
Despite a quiet year, Shah Rukh's earnings can be attributed to his brand value and endorsements. With 22 such deals in hand, he has endorsed the highest number of brands this year.
Hrithik complains to cops about online imposter
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan alleged that someone has been using an email address similar to his and interacting with fans in his name; worried that the imposter could misuse pictures and videos that fans send, he has asked cops to shut the account and trace the perpetrator
Actor Hrithik Roshan filed a complaint with the Mumbai police on Friday, accusing an unknown person of using an email address similar to his and impersonating him. The actor has asked the police to get the account terminated and also trace its owner.
According to the police, Hrithik wrote in his letter that the email ID he has been using for the past several years is hroshan@mac.com. He said he interacts with fans through this account, and talks to his celebrity fans. Besides this, he also uses Facebook and Twitter to interact with fans.
Sources said the actor's fans and friends in Bollywood told him that they had been communicating regularly with him on hroshan@email.com for over two years. In the complaint, the actor explained that he has a die-hard fan following and many express it beyond words.
Some fans send poems, love letters and marriage proposals.
Young boys and girls send provocative, and sometimes even nude, pictures of themselves to him, in hope of expressing their love for him or getting some work in Bollywood.
The actor mentions the case of one such young girl, who has sent many of her photographs and video clips to the imposter account, thinking she was sending it to Hrithik.
After she got to know that it was not the actor's original account, she informed him about her situation.
Hrithik said the matter is serious and these pictures and clips could be misused to ruin the reputation the girl. In his four-page complaint sent to Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria, Juhu police, the Mumbai Police Cyber Cell and others, the actor has requested the police to shut down hroshan@email.com and also trace the fraud operating the account.
Confirming the same, Hrithik's lawyer, Dipesh Mehta, said, "The complaint has been filed with the cops. We are looking into the matter and hope to trace the person at the earliest. Hrithik has full faith that the police will book the culprit." Police are likely to register an FIR in the case soon.
CP Maria said, "We are probing the complaint to identify the perpetrator.
Shraddha hopes successful run continues in 2015
Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who tasted success with two back-to-back hit films "Ek Villain" and "Haider" this year, hopes that coming year 2015 will be as fruitful too.
"I've been taking it (life) as it comes...going with a flow. Year 2014 has been a very special year, so I can only hope that this success run continues," Shraddha said at the launch of Lakme's product here Thursday.
Saturday, 13 December 2014
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