Essence of natureFriday, May 17, 2013,09:15:40 AM
Since we are nature lovers, we briefed an architect to make our house with large glass windows overlooking flowering plants blooming in Pune’s mild summer mornings. The basic design was conceptualized by my husband Nitin Nyati with a....
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Face the heatThursday, May 16, 2013,09:54:32 AM
Old wives tales doing the rounds about the harmful effects of summer abound and what one should do or shouldn’t when the mercury is soaring. Some advices make sense while most, experts point out, are myths.....
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Ladies onlyTuesday, May 14, 2013,09:10:09 AM
Trying to get pregnant? Taming your stress levels could be the key to a successful outcome. That’s because stress hormones can disrupt the subtle hormone fluxes needed for ....
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Ad one outTuesday, May 14, 2013,09:10:09 AM
It’s seven in the evening on a Monday, and Lara Balsara is pacing the corridor outside dad and Madison World chairman and managing director Sam Balsara’s chamber at their Andheri (E) headquarters.....
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Antsy@workSunday, May 12, 2013,06:15:15 PM
We’d imagine that most people overcome their fear of speaking in public when they take the stage in class four for an elocution contest. But New Yorkbased psychotherapist and business performance consultant Jonathan Berent says, it’s the biggest fear among most professionals.....
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Neutral ShadesFriday, May 10, 2013,08:32:41 AM
When we decided to shift here from Mumbai, my husband Ajay and I had decided to look for a house with larger spaces, but not a bungalow. Fortunately, we found the right space at 1 Modibaug. It is peaceful despite being centrally located and I have my own studio space. We like open spaces ....
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Taming the totWednesday, May 08, 2013,01:17:32 AM
If your child, who hasn’t begun to speak as yet, is lashing out of frustration because (s)he wants to be understood, teach him/ her signs for a few basic commands. This will help him/her get it’s message across more easily. For instance, teach him/her that an open sky-facing palm means (s)he needs help.....
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Pursuit of happinessTuesday, May 07, 2013,09:07:43 AM
Actors Vahbiz Dorabjee and Vivian D’sena met on the sets of Pyaar Ki Ek Kahaani two years ago, though they hardly had scenes together they still went on to become friends and eventually tied the knot early this year. ....
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Mind your languageSaturday, May 04, 2013,02:36:27 PM
While our parents continue to advocate the ‘always encourage your kids’ philosophy, modern parenting is asking mommies and daddys to be stingy with praise. ‘Good job’ or ‘well done’ — statements we use repeatedly with our kids — are often used without thought.....
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Art of Living Friday, May 03, 2013,09:37:04 AM
I first set foot in this lovely house when I got married 25 years ago. I’ve been staying here ever since. It’s a warm, cozy flat. I don’t see myself shifting elsewhere as I have developed a deep connection to this place today.....
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Face your fearsMonday, April 29, 2013,01:35:13 AM
Getting over the fear of the unknown is an art in itself reveal adventure sports experts who have been helping first-timers get over their nervousness of trying activities which involve a certain amount of risk. According to them, it’s important to first develop confidence and understand ....
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How to cut down on saltMonday, April 29, 2013,01:35:13 AM
It’s in everything from bread and baked beans to ketchup, stock cubes and even cake — and it’s killing us. Eating too much salt is responsible for 2.3 million deaths a year worldwide, according to wide-ranging research presented to the American Heart Association....
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Lean streakSunday, April 28, 2013,06:49:04 PM
For somebody with an unmistakably long, lean look, Aditya Roy Kapur’s diet choices are surprisingly flexible. The 27-year-old admits he shares his passion for digging into all kinds of foods, with his brothers Siddharth, 38, and Kunal, 33, who are both on the heavier side. “My cravings include everything,” he....
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Wholesome space Friday, April 26, 2013,08:18:24 AM
The house at Sindh Society belonged to my husband’s family, I settled here when I got married. When the house was being renovated by Nitin Khilawala, we wanted our interior to exude style and comfort. If you look at the spaces in the house, it gives out a serene feeling . My husband and I were....
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Don’t bite his head offFriday, April 26, 2013,08:18:24 AM
There was a time when actor Harman Baweja would look awkward to the mention of his girlfriend of five years, Priyanka Chopra. That was before the two split amid rumours of her dating co-actor Shahid Kapoor. There were reports of how his pals would rush to the DJ to change tracks if one of Kapoor’s songs played. ....
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Package DealThursday, April 25, 2013,08:53:18 AM
Don’t be fooled by misleading packaging and food labels,” states Kasturi Padhye, nutrionist, Gold’s Gym. “Many of us do our best to eat as healthy as possible. But, how often do we buy things based on the packaging or labels? It’s one of the main reasons why food manufacturers spend....
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Great expectationsWednesday, April 24, 2013,08:53:27 AM
You ideate, plan and toil all through the year but when appraisal season kicks in, you usually have neither a decent raise nor a promotion to brag about. It’s not as if companies are holding back on rewards. The annual salary increment survey by global human resource consulting Aon Hewitt ....
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Connected by wordsTuesday, April 23, 2013,09:20:35 AM
The word writer’s block doesn’t exist for playwrights Ajit and Prashant Dalvi, the writer brother duo who have penned landmark Marathi plays like Char Chaughi, Doctor Tumhi Suddha, Dhyanimani, Gandhi Virudh Gandhi, Celebration ....
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They knew each other in college but actually ‘met’ only after completing their course. Theirs was not a college romance and Drs Amita and Avinash Phadnis are thankful for that. “We met as we were finishing medical college and I think that was fortunate for both of us because when you....
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