Oar & out

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:41:11 AM IST

As a kayak glides through the water and your worries dissipate in its wake, you become one with the ocean writes Neha Dara.

Is your child safe from lead?

Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:54:22 PM IST

Popular brands of toys such as Barbie, Disney and Dora the Explorer had high levels of toxic lead in them, showed tests done by the California-based The Center for Environmental Health, writes Sanchita Sharma.

Shut out the negativity

Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:51:09 PM IST

In a tet-e-tete with Roshmila Bhattacharya, will-ful thinking Actress Sameera Reddy believes true happiness lies in the mind.

Back to front

Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:46:50 PM IST

For Bollywood’s background dancers, moving from the shadows to the front row is the big step up. The ultimate dream is, of course, to be the star in the spotlight, reports Lalita Iyer.

Are you addicted to social networking?

Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:01:10 PM IST

If you think updating on social networking site is more important than your partner, your relationship needs a touch-up. Many confessed that social networking sites are the villains in their relationship.

Tips to deal with hypertension

Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:54:31 PM IST

These days, hypertension is a very common problem. It is a lifestyle disorder – not something you are born with, but something acquired due to a faulty lifestyle. Here's how to manage it.

How to beat the exercise slump

Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:44:36 PM IST

After you’ve fallen off the exercise treadmill a long time ago, it gets harder to get and stay active. Sometimes, a spell of illness deprives us of the chance to stick to an exercise plan. Here’s how to hop on again.

Short-lived innings

Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:30:28 PM IST

Being ousted from the Bigg Boss came as a shock to former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, who says he was “not expecting” to be evicted from the show, especially considering he had entered only two weeks back.

Want to know about past life?

Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:04:42 PM IST

Did SRK stammer in his last life? Was Salman Khan as macho in his previous birth? Viewers are wondering if a new reality show based on past life regression therapy will answer these questions.

Who are the real TRP boosters?

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:45:57 PM IST

Most entertainment channels sign up big stars for unbelievable amounts of money in the hope that they’ll act as miracle workers for them. While some of these ‘starry’ shows did well, most haven’t.

Don’t feel out of energy in the sunset years

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:42:15 PM IST

Age is always to blame for everything that your body cannot do on the other side of 50, isn’t it? You feel tired easily, you can’t walk as fast, let alone break into a run and it’s frustrating to face this frequent and permanent lack of energy.

Fight the stiffness that comes with age

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:38:45 PM IST

Fitness is important at any age and your golden years are no exception. In fact, neglecting the body’s health at this stage of life has a huge impact on the quality of life.

Yes, you can

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:34:55 PM IST

The 40s and 50s may bring heart trouble with them. But that doesn’t have to be reason to slow down. In fact, it might be the perfect time to sign up for a marathon.

Amitabh to release Om Puri's biography

Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:15:44 PM IST

Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri's biography, Unlikely Hero: Om Puri, written by his journalist wife Nandita, will be released by Amitabh Bachchan on November 23.

Sex selection just a mouse click away

Friday, November 20, 2009 11:52:43 PM IST

“Select your baby’s gender at will in 3 simple steps with 94% accuracy”: that’s not a furtive sign at a shady clinic but what you get when you type ‘gender selection clinics’ on the Yahoo search engine. Popular Internet portals Google and Yahoo are breaking Indian laws by carrying ads of sex selection clinics. Sanchita Sharma examines...

Miracle workers, not stars, needed to boost TRPs

Friday, November 20, 2009 11:20:35 PM IST

An entertaining, star-studded show like Dus Ka Dum with a crowd-puller like Salman Khan as the host didn’t do much for the channel, writes Poonam Saxena.

World of culture playing in Delhi

Friday, November 20, 2009 11:02:39 PM IST

One indicator of India’s growing importance in the world is the way cultural missions stationed in Delhi have stepped up their activity. Concerts, dances, exhibitions, food festivals — we bring up some highlights of events starting this weekend.

Delhi gears up for another fashion week

Friday, November 20, 2009 8:07:28 PM IST

Delhi will play host to an international fashion week with 12 designers like Andres Aquino, USA; Mustafa Hassan Ali, Tanzania; Ramon Gurillo, Spain; Mona Pali from India and others.

Soups to keep you warm this winter

Friday, November 20, 2009 8:02:28 PM IST

Want to pamper your taste buds? Nothing beats the chill like a steaming hot bowl of soup. Here's how to make almond soup and Thai prawn soup in simple and easy steps.

Feng Shui tips for professional success

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:54:55 PM IST

The basic principles of feng shui are the same in business as they are at home. But there are several additional things one needs to consider to maximise your success and your earning potential.

Thoughtful gifts for newly weds

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:50:49 PM IST

This year Shilpa Shetty marks the season of big fat wedding, tying the knot with Raj Kundra. Well! You may not be upbeat about what all gifts she would receive, but you can for sure tab the trend.

Wedding decor gets stylish

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:42:28 PM IST

Wedding décor stylists say having innovative themes, artistic structures, artificial water bodies, chic lighting and exotic flowers have become must-haves for wedding venues.

Curb your caffeine intake

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:37:09 PM IST

Next time you plan to hang out with your friends at a coffee bar or take a coffee break at work, be aware of how much is enough. Excessive intake of coffee and tea may pose health hazards.

Dil se in Delhi 6, via prepaid cards

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:34:51 PM IST

Last week I met a young man called Abdul Rehman. He lives in Old Delhi. A shop assistant, he shared his secrets with me while whiling away afternoon hours at his work place

Putt it up

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:31:15 PM IST

Tee parties ensure fun when organised on the runway. Syncing the golf routine with catwalk, the regional finals of the Signature Club Golf Champion-ship were announced with a fashion show by Siddartha Tytler.

Moving moment

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:28:30 PM IST

Here’s Madhu my Mottu Maid with my morning cuppa and a tiddy bitty from the Dance Premier League sets.

A special walk down the ramp

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:25:32 PM IST

The silver jubilee celebrations of Tamana, a non-profit voluntary organisation.

Fashion designer in trouble

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:12:46 PM IST

Fashion designer Rakesh Agarvwal has been ordered by a Delhi court to pay Rs 65,000 for using footwear by shoe designer Samir Singh Bajaj in his show at Lakme Fashion Week last year.

KRK not a wild card entry?

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:53:52 PM IST

Kamal Rashid Khan, who was evicted from the Bigg Boss house due to his misbehaviour, has made a comeback on the show. But he isn't a wild card entry. Read on to know more.

Liqueur is good for you!

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:37:23 PM IST

It’s something that ought to have pride of place in all home bars, but it’s curiously absent from most — the triple sec, an orange-flavoured liqueur that is essential to classic cocktails.

Costa’s new Mughal-iano meals

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:29:47 PM IST

Check out the latest additions to the café’s menu.

Stop ‘n’ stare!

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:17:36 PM IST

The traffic jam on Thursday made city commuters see red.

Rakhi gets bossy

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:14:12 PM IST

Sakshi, the girl playing Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala’s daughter, has been having serious issues with Sawant, who’s always trying to preach.

A pocket-friendly art exhibition

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:07:07 PM IST

A pocket-friendly art exhibition...

An epic romance

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:02:43 PM IST

A nineteenth-century Indo-French opera is set to enthrall Delhi audiences early next year.

Fight ageing, go on a diet

Friday, November 20, 2009 3:09:27 PM IST

How does going on a diet help fight ageing? Scientists have found some anti-ageing molecules that get activated by a low calorie diet. Read on to know the details.

Soon, MJ’s This Is It on television

Friday, November 20, 2009 2:51:28 PM IST

Michael Jackson is set to moonwalk into TV viewers' homes, for his documentary, a collection of rehearsal footage from the 50 London shows Jackson was scheduled to perform is heading for the small screen.

Alcohol can keep your heart healthy: Study

Friday, November 20, 2009 1:55:56 PM IST

Among men, those drinking moderate, high and very high levels of alcohol all have a lower risk of coronary heart disease compared with non-drinkers, a recent study has revealed.

Chinese writer wins Man Asian prize

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:16:03 PM IST

Chinese writer Su Tong has won Asia's top literary prize with a bleak novel about a disgraced Communist party official's attempts to rebuild his life, trumping a clutch of Indian writers on the shortlist.

Now, a spray 'for men with premature ejaculation problems'

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:31:36 AM IST

Too hasty in bed? Fret not, for scientists have developed a spray which can help men with premature ejaculation problems prolong sexual encounters by nearly five times.

Oprah Winfrey Show to end in 2011

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:29:39 AM IST

Oprah Winfrey, one of the most influential and highly paid women on television, will announce tonight that she is ending her popular daytime talk show. The show has been on air for 25 years.

Simple breakfast ideas

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:39:33 PM IST

Here are breakfast casseroles that are not only simple but also adaptable to your taste. For example, you can use any bread (whole grain, sourdough, egg, etc).

Not a pucca sahib

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:33:59 PM IST

Brown Sahib serves a unique mix of traditional Bengali and Anglo-Indian fare; sadly, the food disappoints for the most part.

All the world’s their stage

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:20:12 PM IST

Day Four of Atelier’s 3rd Youth Theatre Week saw student and professional theatre groups put up impressive stage performances. Read on to know more.

Review: The Awakening

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:16:22 PM IST

Anita Agnihotri, one of Bengali literature’s best known modern writers, weaves a story around two class struggles — the personal one of a lowly chamar (leather worker) who has a burning desire to create deities in clay.

A gripping read

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:13:46 PM IST

The lives of three men in Mumbai —Madhav, Farhan and Sanjay — changes radically as they confront the ugly face of terrorism and religious fanaticism., and each copes with it in his own way.

Who is KRK planning to slap?

Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:43:27 PM IST

He’s back with a vengeance. Kamal Rashid Khan, the contestant everybody loves to hate, has returned to the TV show Bigg Boss. He already seems to have a plan to deal with the aggressive Vindu.

Men are more predictable than women

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:45:17 PM IST

Men have more pronounced personalities than women, according to a new study. Whether it is being loud or quiet, males are more likely to find their defining characteristics early and stick with them.

Himesh joins the 'reality' bandwagon

Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:03:12 PM IST

If reports are to be believed, Himesh Reshammiya will soon sign up for a music reality show where he will compete with prominent Bollywood singers. Read on to know more.

Now, teens go under the knife

Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:36:15 PM IST

Many teenagers are now inquiring about cosmetic surgery and most of them want a nose job or liposuction. The trend has increased over the past few years because of peer pressure, say experts.

Soon, a vaccine to help you kick the butt

Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:20:23 PM IST

Have you been trying to quit smoking? Here is some good news for you. Now, an injectable vaccine has been developed that may help you kick the habit. Read on to know more.

Khadi goes stylish!

Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:13:40 PM IST

Once considered a uniform of politicians, the fabric now caters to the needs of today's fashion conscious age group. Populararised by fashion designers, the fabric has gained international recognition.

Dalrymple, Brown top bestseller list

Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:34:48 PM IST

Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India by William Dalrymple continued to retain the number one position in the non-fiction section of the bestseller list for the fourth consecutive week.

To eat or not to eat? Mental budgets help winning diet battles

Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:18:58 AM IST

Ever felt like you are losing the battle with a triple-chocolate cake, don't worry just set a "mental budget" as a new study claimed that it helps in controlling consumption.

Immunisation boost as vaccine price falls

Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:24:32 AM IST

The cost of the pentavalent vaccine that protects against five of the deadliest childhood diseases has dropped to below US$3 per dose for the first time, freeing up US$55 million a year to be used to immunise 6.3 million more children in developing countries in 2010, reports Sanchita Sharma.

Galli plays

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:53:23 PM IST

The first two days of the ongoing Atelier Theatre Festival saw street play performances by various colleges of Delhi University at two venues in the city — Arts Faculty, Delhi University and Sri Venkateswara college.

Railway secrets

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:50:05 PM IST

Except for the rattling of the pedestrian overbridge, the British-built Delhi Kishenganj railway station in Central Delhi remains lifeless.

‘Be minimalistic’

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:46:39 PM IST

Actress Anushka Sharma believes in highlighting her strengths with a little make-up

Key to those lovely locks

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:43:54 PM IST

Fancy Bipasha Basu’s locks? HT City tells you how to get them yourself.

Pamper your skin this winter

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:25:21 PM IST

Dry and flaky skin is the most common complaint in winters. Here are some quick and easy tips from experts to help you keep your skin soft and supple as the winter sets in.

Domino's Pizza India rechristened Jubilant Foodworks LTD

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:55:54 PM IST

Pizza outlet Domino's Pizza India, famous for its delicious pizzas and garlic bread, said that the company has rechristened its name from Domino's Pizza to Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. The company which commenced operations in 1996, has 274 stores present in 55 cities across the country.

Wine and shine

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:35:43 PM IST

Drinking wine is an extension of lifestyle and fashion, feels Ravi Bajaj. Among those who dropped in to take a dekko of the bar that stocks select brands of liquor, were industrialist Amit Burman and restaurateur AD Singh.

Art with photo finish

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:32:56 PM IST

A photo exhibition titled Transcience by lensman Siddhartha Tawadey was attended by animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi, Minister of State of Urban Development Saugata Roy, yoga expert Nishi Singh, and TV actor Shivaya Singh.

Fashionable at thirteen

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:25:17 PM IST

A fashion show by budding designer Garima Chawla to celebrate the 13th anniversary of food joint, TGIFridays.

Dealing with low libido is now easier

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:00:47 PM IST

Want to boost your sexual desire? Here's help. Flibanserin, originally an anti-depressant, has shown promise in treating low libido among women, according to a new research.

Now, a chocolate can help you shed weight

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 5:21:53 PM IST

Finally, some good news for chocoholics trying hard to resist their favourite sweet. Here's a chocolate that contains chemicals that suppress hunger, while still tasting as rich as regular chocolates.

Telefilm to pay tribute to 26/11 victims

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:57:30 PM IST

A telefilm, starring Vinod Khanna and Seema Biswas, will be aired on the small screen as a tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai last year. Here are the details.

Here's how to get your dream man

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:43:56 PM IST

A recent study has revealed that too much skin show turns off men. Women who show off around 40 per cent of their skin attract twice as many men than those who cover up.

Are you sleep deprived?

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:54:17 PM IST

Here's bad news for people who miss out on their sleep because of odd working hours — sleep deprivation adversely affects accurate responses and can lead to devastating errors, claims study.

Email may soon be extinct

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:32:34 PM IST

With more and more teenagers switching to instant messaging and social networking sites for speedy communication, email could be extinct within a decade, says a new report.

Now, a device to help you sleep

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:26:45 PM IST

Here is some good news for those suffering from sleep disorder. A British desinger has developed a new device that will help people sleep without relying on sleeping pills.

Autobiography at 10!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:38:20 PM IST

Azharuddin Ismail has turned author. Following in the footsteps of his co-star Rubina Ali, the 11-year-old actor of Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire has penned his autobiography.

Bring him home

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:35:29 PM IST

A group of writers, activists, theatre activists and well-wishers gathered at a city hotel to support a movement to bring back exiled painter Maqbool Fida Husain.

Cause it’s grand

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:27:07 PM IST

The Royal Rajasthan Gala was hosted by the Indian Head Injury Foundation and Apollo Philanthropy.

A weeklong theatre fest...

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:24:38 PM IST

The Capital warms up to socially-relevant theatre performances by college students and professionals this Fall.

Travel with writers' lens

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:14:23 PM IST

Do you love to travel? Do you also love browsing through travel literature before actually getting to the destination? Geetika Jain shares her experience of armchair traveling.

Where Virgin Mary dwells

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:40:55 PM IST

It may sound exaggerated but it’s true — one feels a little more ‘complete’ after a visit to the place where Virgin Mary is thought to have spent her last days. Read on to know more.

'Slow walkers likely to die of heart disease'

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:43:03 PM IST

Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later but it could also be taking its toll on your health, according to a study. Older people who walk slowly are more likely to die of heart disease.

Remindo to keep you connected at work

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:51:52 PM IST

A new web technology has been developed that creates a private social network-type intranet for companies. The service is free of cost and is available at www.Remindo.com. It is an application which acts like a combination of Facebook and Twitter and is available privately to companies.

A do it yourself mental status check

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:58:31 PM IST

You can check your mental status at home and see if you need a psychiatrist's help -- by answering a simple questionnaire.

Now, try the new liqueur coffee

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:39:56 PM IST

Can't make up your mind whether to have a cup of coffee or a shot of liqueur after dinner? Well, you can have both at one go - in the form of liqueur coffee, that is fast gaining popularity.

Shakespeare archive now on web

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:18:37 PM IST

For the first time, all 32 existing quarto copies of Hamlet are freely available online. The new website features high-quality reproductions and searchable full text of surviving copies of Shakespeare's play in an interactive interface.

Palin’s memoir describes anguish

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:32:26 PM IST

Former US Vice President candidate Sarah Palin’s highly anticipated memoir, Going Rogue, reportedly describes heart-wrenching anguish about her eldest daughter Bristol's pregnancy.

Amarr Upadhyay is back

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:26:02 AM IST

Amarr Upadhyay is back with another cameo in the seven-day soap, Sapnaa Babul Ka Bidaai. He will be playing a lawyer in the top tearjerker. The telly actor talks about his role.

Big Boss: Tanaaz Irani returns

Monday, November 16, 2009 8:53:10 PM IST

Tanaaz Irani is ready to take on her detractors. The TV actress, who was eliminated from Bigg Boss 3 on Friday night, will re-enter the show this weekend as a wild card participant.

Acting productive

Monday, November 16, 2009 8:44:15 PM IST

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere is going behind the camera as a producer for the new CW television network show HMS.

You can’t have your cake & eat it too!

Monday, November 16, 2009 8:37:15 PM IST

Of late the party-hearty hosts have got a new gimmick. It’s called ‘Photographs Only on the Red Carpet’. Read on to know more.

Floral reef

Monday, November 16, 2009 8:34:39 PM IST

Florist company Ferns & Petals announced its tie-up with fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani at an event held in the Capital.

Trapped on ice; saved by our wits

Monday, November 16, 2009 8:12:22 PM IST

A hard working team risks their lives to build roads in impossible conditions — to open up remote areas. Thanks to them, we can travel in the Himalayan ranges that are easily amongst some of the most beautiful places on our planet.

My extreme moment | Captain M S Kohli

Monday, November 16, 2009 7:54:54 PM IST

I have had 18 close encounters with death and managed a narrow escape each time. But of all these, the one experience that remains shrouded in mystery is when I was struck by lightning in the icy Himalayas.

Wave rider

Monday, November 16, 2009 7:51:40 PM IST

Tame the surf and part the seas on a personal watercraft for a taste of real adventure, writes Aalap Deboor.

Stress triggers poor body image

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:40:09 PM IST

Stress experienced by adolescents may induce feelings of depression and trigger deterioration in self-esteem, says study. That depression may, in turn, contribute to negative feelings regarding their bodies.

Wazwan fest to tickle your taste buds

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:24:35 PM IST

Kashmir may be a political hotspot but its signature wazwan cuisine - a spread of at least 40, mostly spicy, non-vegetarian dishes - can leave you licking your fingers. Read on to know more.

Men are quicker at confessing love

Monday, November 16, 2009 2:16:50 PM IST

Although women do tend to wear their heart on their sleeves, men are just as emotional and sensitive. According to a dating survey, men take lesser time to tell a new partner that they love them.

Your diet can affect your mood

Monday, November 16, 2009 2:03:28 PM IST

A low-calorie and low-fat diet does more good to a dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, a new study has revealed. Read on to know more.

Imran Khan: The cricketer and the politician

Monday, November 16, 2009 12:47:32 PM IST

Christopher Sandford captures the Pakistani icon in all his glorious contradictions in this exhaustive biography. Here are exclusive edited extracts from his latest book, Imran Khan.

Meandering in Egypt

Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:30:19 AM IST

Modern Cairo gets maddening and contradictory at times, with its overwhelming layers of 5,000-year-old history, writes Rachna Joshi.

A food diktat that works

Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:26:26 AM IST

Insane diets that most celebrities follow are at best talking points or subjects of books that get their dietitians and trainers 15 seconds of fame. Sanchita Sharma writes.