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SRK On Twitter

2010-01-05T06:10:00.000-08:00

Shah Rukh Khan has now over 23,000 followers on the Twitter and that is within two days of joining the social networking site. The actor has been discussing various issues and his fans are able to get a peek on his personal life too.While SRK has been talking about him, he did not reply to any of the questions that were put to him in the past two days. However, luck seems to have favored journalist Barkha Dutt when the King Khan chose to respond to her query first.

Rocket Singh Remake In Telugu

2010-01-04T05:26:00.000-08:00

Yash Raj’s moving film ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year’ will have a Telugu name.The movie is set to be remade in Telugu and Telugu star Allari Naresh will play the role of Ranbir.It’s not clear whether the protagonist will be a Sardar but the remake is definitely on cards with some minor changes.The official confirmation from Yash Raj is still to come but sources from the studio had confirmed the news of the remake.

Mercedes New Launch

2010-01-03T00:25:00.000-08:00

Mercedes will launch the C250 CGI in January 2010, powered by a new- generation petrol motor. This turbocharged direct injection petrol motor displaces 1796cc and will be the first of Mercedes’ CGI motors to be sold in India.Mercedes engineers had earlier been skeptical about fuel quality in India and had held back the technology for our market. But this introduction will now mean an increase in power to 200bhp plus, as well as greater efficiency.The C250 CGI’s motor produces a max of 204bhp and develops an impressive 31.6kgm of torque.Like other direct injection motors from Audi and Skoda, low engine speed torque is significantly improved on this motor, delivering both greater efficiency as well as acceleration. But Merc’s system has one massive advantage. Its Piezo injectors can manage multiple injections, just like a diesel.This is sometimes called ‘Lean Burn’, and the C-class can do this running at even 120kph! This results up to 10 percent lower petrol consumption.

Getting Rid Of Blackheads

2010-01-03T00:03:00.000-08:00

Many people are having a difficult time of how to get rid of blackheads.Blackheads are some of the causes of the shedding of skin, which is a natural cycle. These tips are proven effective and can easily be followed without spending too much money on dermatologists and other skin experts. These include the following:

Exercise - It is advisable to do exercises such as walking and jogging in order to obtain sweat. Sweating helps in cleaning the pores of your skin and can remove blackheads.

Steam - You may not be aware but steaming your face with a hot towel can open your pores and loosen blackheads. When you place a very hot towel on your face or in the area where blackheads are prominent, you can take out the impurities by squeezing the area gently in order to let them pop.
Shower - Taking a shower is one of the easiest ways of how to get rid of blackheads .Turn on your shower and let the steam fill the room. Brisk-dry your body with a clean towel; then take out the cold towel from the ice water and rub it to your body, allowing the pores to close.
Ex foliation - This involves the process of unclogging your pores as well as removing your dead skin cells. Many products for ex foliation can be used. These products usually come in tubes.
Vitamin A - Vitamins and minerals are ultimately good for the body. However, if you are able to adjust your intake of Vitamin A, you are able to help fight free radicals, which are harmful to your skin.
Fast Face Treatment - Many skin experts recommend the use of Glycerin, lime juice, and almond oil as products of how to get rid of blackheads. It is a fast treatment that also improves the discoloration of the skin.

Deepika Padukone's Prestigious Dinner

2010-01-03T00:01:00.000-08:00

The Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, during the recent state visit to India, was given a lavish dinner by his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh. The Japanese Prime Minister, however, had a special request. He wanted to meet the Om Shanti Om girl Deepika Padukone and congratulate her on her performance in the film. The PMO immediately made efforts to bring in the actress to the capital so that she could meet Yukio Hatoyama during the dinner. Though Deepika was busy shooting when the news reached her, she canceled it immediately to make herself present at the prestigious event.

Avoid Weight Gain During Pregnancy

2009-12-24T06:35:00.000-08:00

Pregnancy is a natural process which almost every woman faces in this world. Pregnancy is a very crucial phase which brings about a lot of physiological changes in a woman`s body. The best advice to a pregnant woman is to eat everything moderately The weight you gain during your pregnancy is inclusive of your baby and the fluid surrounding it and the extra weight is the result of the enlarged womb.weighing more than that would be difficult to lose after pregnancy.
Tips to remember in order to avoid extra gains during pregnancy:Avoid excessive sugar or fatty food as these are tasty but not suitable for the stability of your weight. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits with lean meat or fish. Do not forget that potatoes and bread are not fattening unless you apply butter over them. Brown or wheat meal bread is more filling than compared to white. Alcoholic drink must be avoided rather fruit juice with sparkling mineral water is a preferable alternative. Opt for dried fruits and glass of water, this will help you fill up and prevent constipation. Do not ever forget the benefits of moderate regular exercise for a healthy pregnancy.

Women And Heart Disease

2009-12-24T06:07:00.000-08:00

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in American women. In fact, heart disease will claim more American women’s lives than all forms of cancer combined, including breast cancer. Because heart disease affects so many women, it’s important for women to be informed about heart disease prevention.Heart disease can be more insidious for women than men. It often does not show itself with the classic sign of crushing chest pain. Oftentimes a woman with early heart disease will notice she feels tired, experiences heart palpitations, feels a little tightness in her chest from time to time and experience periods of nausea.

It’s important for women to watch for the precursors of heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity. Women with these conditions are more likely to develop heart disease than healthy women who do not have these conditions.Some risk factors cannot be controlled. Older women run a higher risk than younger women. Heredity also contributes to the problem. All women can help one another by encouraging each other to get annual physicals and to talk honestly with their doctors about any concerning symptoms.

Kamal Haasan Adopts Children

2009-12-23T09:17:00.000-08:00

In tune with the World AIDS Day on December 1st, actor Kamal Haasan will kick start a campaign to protect and help children affected with AIDS. The ‘Pettralthan Pillaya’ campaign is an initiative of Hello FM and Population Service International, a non governmental organization. The campaign will be on for one month and various programs pertaining to AIDS will be aired by Hello FM. The listeners are requested to donate Rs. 750, which will be utilized for the needs of one child affected by AIDS. Kamal said that everyone should consider these children to be their own and help them for a better future. The magnanimous actor has also adopted 1000 children to set an example to others.

Nokia launches Its 6750 Handset

2009-12-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

Joining the array of stylish multimedia phones out in the market is Nokia’s 6750 handset. The device has been offered by Canadian operator Rogers Wireless and packs a number of interesting features into its ergonomically designed chassis. The manufacturers claim that its exterior design is inspired by the human form.The handset is essentially a chrome flip device with a display that renders 16 million colors and an incorporated 2MP camera. The external screen displays the time and contact name of an incoming call so that users don’t have to flip open their phone to peruse such information.
“The Nokia 6750 is the go-to phone for busy, on-the-move consumers because it responds to their need for an all-in-one mobile device in one user-friendly and stylish package.Access to Nokia's free media sharing community dubbed Ovi Share allows 6750 owners to post video messages and photos to their social networking profiles. Nokia accessories BH-804/BH-216 Bluetooth headset, DC-6 mobile charger, HF-310 speakerphone and portable MD-8 speakers are the suggested accessories that are claimed to compliment the 6750 handset optimally. Rogers Wireless offers the Nokia 6750 handset at $99.99 (approx. Rs.4,668).

Bollywood should learn from Kollywood

2009-12-23T08:51:00.000-08:00

Paa, the Amitabh starrer is making waves at BO and the film has garnered all attention. This film has Amitabh playing the role of a 13 year old suffering from Progeria, a rapidly ageing condition. Vidya Balan and Abhishek Bachchan play the role of his parents. On Saturday, a special screening of the film was held at Satyam complex which was attended by Amitabh Bachchan and many distinguished luminaries from tinsel town.Music for Paa is scored by Ilayaraja who showered plaudits on big B.
He said, “There is so much to learn from Amitabh Bachchan for the younger actors. His hard work, dedication and sincerity can very well be felt by his performance as a 13 year old boy.”When the Shahanshah of Bollywood rose to speak, Ilayaraja view was “Paa is almost like a Tamil film because it’s technicians like director Balki, camera man P C Sreeram, music director Ilayaraja and heroine Vidya Balan are all from Tamil Nadu”. He also appreciated Tamil film industry for its sincerity and its respect for time. He stated that Bollywood should learn the value of time from Kollywood.

Acer Unveils 3D Notebook In India

2009-12-23T08:43:00.000-08:00

Acer has launched the 5738D 3D notebook in the Indian PC market. Powered by Windows 7, the 3D-enabled 5738D relies upon a 3D film coating on the display, polarising glasses and bespoke software to display videos, games and photos in 3D.The Cinematic-style 3D home theatre allows the user to both enjoy and share 3D movies and photos. Real-time 2D-to-3D playback convert technology enables the viewing of any video, DVDs, pictures and games as virtual 3D output.

It also features Acer CineReal 3D Solution accompanied by 16:9 Acer CineCrystal (HD 1366×768) LED display that exhibits HDTV 16:9 cinematic aspect. The notebook is HDTV ready, being equipped with HDMI-output to any HDTV at home. The 5738DG has a certified new generation 3 Dolby Home Theater technology.The 5738D series is powered by the Intel processor technology and has up to 4GB of DDR3 1066 MHz dual-channel memory. Acer SignalUp with Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology enhances Wi-Fi Certified network connection. This notebook offers enhanced connectivity with both 3G option and Gigabit LAN for stable and high-bandwidth wired connectivity.

Mauritius

2009-12-23T08:16:00.000-08:00

Mauritius is the best place in Africa for a vacation with loved ones. There’s no better location than the rich natural beauty of the sapphire sea and the splendid white beaches.What adds to the charm of the place is that it is a beautiful and harmonious blend of several global cultures like the Chinese, African, Indian, Creole and the Europeans. There are beautiful landscapes in the form of waterfalls, forests and a stunning underwater world.There are innumerable places of tourist attractions which include the parks, gardens and hotels. It is the perfect place to for some fun and rest.The capital city and chief port of Mauritius, Port Louis was constructed in the year 1735 by the noted French governor, Mahe de Labourdonnais. This harbor is located between mountains which make it worth watching.
There is a national park stretching as area of 6,574 hectares. It was construction in order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritius sightseeing.Grand Baie, (or Grand Bay) is a village and large tourist beach in the district of Pamplemousses on the island of Mauritius. The village is on the western side of the northernmost point of Mauritius and was the site of the Britiish Invasion of Île de France in November1810. Grand Baie owes its popularity to the enchanting quality of its emerald waters and to its liveliness by day or by night.There is not much temperature differences between the two seasons of the year. The climate on the central plateau is cooler than on the coastal areas. The West coast is much wetter and more humid than the East coast.

Salman khan's Helping Nature

2009-12-23T07:59:00.000-08:00

Salman Khan’s magnanimity came to the fore during the shooting of Veer. The actor found two young men trying to reach out to him seeking help. Enquiries with the two revealed that they hailed from a poor family that lived in a nearby village. Apparently, the two wanted to meet Salman and seek help.
On hearing their plight, Salman decided that donating money would not help them and offered them a role in the film. The duo will not have any dialogues in the film and will be paid on par with the junior artistes belonging to the Junior Artistes Association.

Google Launching Phones

2009-12-23T06:15:00.000-08:00

Google Inc plans to sell its own cellphone direct to consumers as soon as next year, bypassing wireless operators in a rare strategic move, the Wall Street Journal cited sources. It is called the Nexus one and it is been made by smartphone maker HTC, the phone will run on the search giant’s Android operating system — around which Motorola and other cellphone makers have built devices — and will be sold online.The Internet search leader may be sounding a challenge to wireless carriers such as Sprint and Verizon, as well as smartphone makers like Apple. It marks a departure for the leader in Web advertising, which has rarely sold devices directly to consumers, the newspaper said.

Research house IDC estimates the market share for Android operating software rose to 5.4 percent from 4.2 percent in July-September in Western Europe, a key market.Executives at HTC, the Taiwan-based world’s No. 4 smartphon brand, were not available for comment. Google was also not available for comment. Google began sharing a version of the Nexus One with employees in recent days, the newspaper cited its sources as saying.

Increase Of Mobile Devices

2009-12-23T05:53:00.000-08:00

It is being expected that the number of mobile devices transported every year, will get double within five years, according to ABI Research.This year, about 1.2 billion phones, media players, modems and netbooks have been shipped. The analyst group predicts that these numbers are likely to touch 2.25 billion by 2014. This jump is likely to be achieved on the back of growth in every other area apart from cellphones.

Despite the increasing popularity of smartphones, the entire sector seems to be saturated enough and it is likely to grow at mere four percent. Modems, such as 3G adapters, are likely to grow at about 40 percent each year while “ultra mobile devices” like media players and mobile Internet devices (MIDs) will grow as much as 67 percent every year. These devices have a small share now but may catch up as cellular carriers shift towards non-traditional data plans.Most of the providers, including most North American carriers often subsidize netbooks. They are expected to provide similar treatment for tablet devices.

Kanchivaram's award

2009-12-23T04:53:00.000-08:00

The V Shantaram awards were presented recently to the winners who bagged the awards. The best actor and best actress awards were bagged by Prakash Raj for Kanchivaram and Rani Mukherjee for Dil Bole Hadippa. Priyadarshan who is well as a director and who has done many movies bagged the award of best director award for his movie Kanchivaram. Priyadarshan revealed that though he had directed around 80 films in a span of 27 years,this is the first time he is being honored with the best director award. The best cinematography award also went to Kanchivaram.

Paris-The Fashion City

2009-12-09T06:17:00.000-08:00

Paris is the capital of France and the country’s most populous city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Paris Region. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign visitors.There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.The Eiffel Tower is a 19th century iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.It was the tallest structure in the world from its completion until 1930, when it was eclipsed by the Chrysler Building in New York City.Notre Dame de Paris (’Our Lady of Paris’ in French), also known as the Notre Dame Cathedral, is a Gothic, Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Catholic archdiocese of Paris.The name Notre Dame means “Our Lady” in French, and is frequently used in the names of Catholic church buildings in Francophone countries.

The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France.Les Invalides in Paris, France, is a complex of buildings in the city’s 7th arrondissement containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building’s original purpose.The best time of year to visit Paris is late spring or early summer. The weather is generally sunny and warm, and events like Bastille Day, Fete de la Musique and the Tour de France make it a great time to visit.Avoid Paris in August, as the city generally shuts down for the month while Parisians take vacation and many stores and restaurants close.The fall, winter, and early spring in Paris are typically gray and rainy. However, tourist crowds aren’t as bad during that time of year, so if you don’t mind the weather, it’s not a bad time to visit Paris.

Fly E106

2009-11-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

The Fly Mobile E106 is a dual-SIM full touchscreen budget handset with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen (240 x 320 resolution).This dual-band phone supports loud FM playback radio without earphones, FM recording capabilities, and MP3 playback using a expandable memory slot up to 4 GB.The memory card can function as a portable storage drive as well when connects it to a PC via USB cable. It also sports a 2 megapixel camera that is capable of video recording. For connectivity, the phone packs Bluetooth with A2DP, GPRS, and built-in accelerometer.Fly claims that the battery can support talk time of 4 hours and a standby time of 240 hours on a full charge. The phone comes for Rs 5,300.

Colombo-Pride Of Srilanka

2009-11-24T10:15:00.000-08:00

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the capital city of Sri Lanka.A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.History of Colombo is the strong point of Colombo tourism and the major historical and sight seeing places spread all over the city are its selling points.

The National museum, the Fort, the Independence Memorial Hall, the Dehiwala Zoo, The Parliament Building, St. Lucia’s Cathedral are some of the major tourist attractions.Colombo enjoys fairly temperate climate throughout the year. The weather has no extreme variations here. However it is better to avoid monsoons while visiting Sri Lanka. Rainy seasons fall in May-August or October-January.With Sri Lanka being an island and ferry services to the island being limited to cruise liners, almost all visitors to Colombo arrive by air at Bandaranaike International Airport, which is located at Katunayake, 18 miles from Colombo city centre.It is one of the cool place to visit. so try it out!!!

Kuala Lumpur

2009-11-10T00:57:00.000-08:00

Kuala Lumpur or simply KL, is the capital of Malaysia. Literally meaning “muddy estuary” in Malay, KL has grown from a small sleepy village to a bustling metropolis (metro population 6.9 million) in just 50 years. With the world’s cheapest five-star hotels, great shopping and even better food, increasing numbers of travelers are discovering this little gem of a city.Kuala Lumpur is a fairly sprawling city for its size.A stately, historic building rich in character, it was built in 1897 to house several important government departments during the British administration.

This heritage buildings now occupied by the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum.Lying just north of Kuala Lumpur not far from Templer Park are the Batu Caves, another visually enchanting natural marvel. Carved out of limestone, these meticulously sculpted caverns are sacred Hindu shrines.Tugu Negara, literally the “National Monument” in Malay, is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency , which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur.

Depression

2009-11-10T00:49:00.000-08:00

A new study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers has shown a clear link between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures.The study also showed that the relationship between depression and bone loss is particularly strong among young women. Hebrew University researchers Prof. Raz Yirmiya, head of the Brain and Behavior Laboratory, and Prof. Itai Bab, head of the Bone Laboratory, assembled the data from all studies on the subject conducted to date, and analyzed them using a special statistical approach called
meta-analysis.

They assessed data from 23 research projects conducted in eight countries, comparing bone density among 2,327 people suffering from depression against 21,141 non-depressed individuals.The results showed clearly that depressed individuals have a substantially lower bone density than non-depressed people and that depression is associated with a markedly elevated activity of cells that breakdown bone (osteoclasts).

Friends

2009-11-10T00:23:00.000-08:00

Friends play an important role in an individuals life.Friends are the one who share each and every feeling with us and be supportive to us when we are in need.They are a precious gift given to us to take care of us like each and every relation ships.Friends are the one who can hear the voice of us even when we are silent with sorrows.They enlighten our lives.They give us the real meaning of happiness when being with them.

Music Player Transcend

2009-11-09T23:57:00.000-08:00

Music player is going around very famous now a days. It has become a good entertainer while traveling.The Light-weight (25gms) digital music player Transcend MP330 offers support for newer file formats such as FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) in addition to older formats such as MP3, WMA and WAV.The music player also acts like a pen drive allowing users to transfer files other than music on the device. It includes an OLED screen that can be used to read lyrics while the song plays.
The device also supports Line in recording, voice recording and FM radio and provides seven advanced equaliser effects to choose from, including a special user-customisable option.The MP3 player is currently available in three capacities (8GB, 4GB and 2GB), and in two colors, black and white. Prices range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000.

Looks and Feel Younger

2009-11-08T02:02:00.000-08:00

Many older women think that getting older is synonymous of feeling older, which is not at all the case. Research on this issue has proven that women in their fifties can actually regain the youthful vigor they had in their twenties, just by choosing to live in the right way.While physical exercise is an important factor in maintaining a youthful appearance and vigor, it is not the only one. The way older women sleep eat and supplement will make a considerable difference on the way they look.

Sleep is one of the most important factors if older women want to look and feel younger.Older women should change their sleeping hour habits, it is best to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier when you are older, the sleep will be more reinvigorating than if you go to bed late and wake up late.Exercising is also fundamental to keep an older woman looking and feeling younger. The aging process goes hand in hand with the reduced exercising and inactivity over a certain period of time.This tips may help them to feel younger and happier.

The Jewel of Mughal Arts

2009-11-08T01:55:00.000-08:00

The Taj Mahal-The jewel of mughal arts is a mausoleum located in Agra, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen.The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture.

Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.The central focus of the complex is the tomb. This large, white marble structure stands on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan topped by a large dome and finial.The minarets, which are each more than 40 meters tall, display the designer’s penchant for symmetry. They were designed as working minarets — a traditional element of mosques, used by the muezzin to call the Islamic faithful to prayer.There is no wonder calling Taj Mahal as the jewel of mughal arts.