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Call them for help
Do you know whom you can turn to during a medical emergency? DIVYA KUMAR lists the options
Sport

He Man, but how?
The rippling display of muscles at the recent State championship brings up the vital issue of what goes into the development of those sculpted bodies – steroids, fat-burning pills or a protein-rich diet


Did you know?

With 179 catches from 129 Test Matches, Rahul Dravid is just two grabs away from equalling Mark Waugh’s record tally of 181 from 128 matches.

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Inter Milan pocketed 11 million Euros (approx. Rs. ...
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METROMAIL
Safe and secure?

“When stars fail to shine” (MetroPlus, December 3) captured the disturbed and uncertain mood that prevails in Mumbai in the wake of the terrorist attack in the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower and the Oberoi Trident hotels. It was ...


SHOWBITZ
Getting nervous
That’s Neha Dhupia for you. In the upcoming film “Maharathi”, adapted from a play, the actor had a scene which required her to rave and rant in front of Naseeruddin Shah. We don’t know what got into her, but she was all ...
Painting a bright picture
Please don’t blame us, M.F. Husain is doing it. Patronising “Yuvvraaj”, we mean. We are told he was so impressed with Ghai’s latest offering that not only has he seen it twice in the theatres but has also offered to make a ...
Transient beauty
There is a change of guard at cosmetics giant Maybelline. Diana Penty, 23, an established model, has been named the face of the brand. Race your memory and try to figure out whom she replaces — none other than Deepika Padukone. Diana has ...
Lifestyle

Board this bus!
It’s not a restaurant on wheels. Hotel Townbus is a concrete structure designed to resemble a bus
Innovative invites
Wedding cards are now more about creating a buzz
Beauty And Wellness

Weight and watch
Far from being a sign of prosperity, a paunch is unhealthy and unattractive. SUDHA UMASHANKER talks to doctors, dieticians and fitness consultants about the growing problem of obesity
Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

I get boils when I wax my arms. — ...


MEALS THAT HEAL
Facts about figs
Toss up a salad with ripe figs
For mother and baby
Healthy food contributes to a successful pregnancy
BODYLICIOUS
Feel as good as new
All the aches and pains had vanished, discovered PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY after a two-hour Combination Massage session
PACEMAKER
Take the first step
Hata Yoga lays the foundation for the meditative practices that are prescribed in Raja Yoga
Q & A

It contains caffeine, a physically and psychologically addictive drug. Because of the stimulating effect of caffeine, coffee is consumed by many as a pep-up beverage.

Does caffeine irritate the GI tract?

Yes. ...


Path of Moderation

With so many benefits of coffee for health and weight loss, a few disadvantages need not be worrisome when moderation can solve the problems.

Step 1 – Coffee Clean Up

Coffee, consumed straight, is perfect. Having zero ...


Cup of health?
What is the relationship between coffee consumption and several medical conditions?
The Pluses

l Coffee consumed in moderation can increase an individual’s metabolic rate up to 30 per cent.

l Caffeine in coffee keeps our brain alert and receptive to new information.

l Spacing out your coffee intake serves as an ...


The Minuses

l Coffee in excess can be addictive, can stimulate, and act as a mood changer.

l A large amount of coffee or caffeine consumed all at once can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels that influence the burning of fat.

l Too ...
Television

Success finally
Actor Vinay Rohra on “Ranbir-Rano”
Profiles

Lessons for life
Dr. Colin Yarham whose Health, Education and Promotion International organisation takes a holistic approach to child development
Events

Drums and the man
Percussionist Sivamani launches his first album ‘Mahaleela’ in style


Back to Bethlehem
A Christmas musical programme “Rhythm of the Universe” will be organised on December 6


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