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Fight Club
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We live in dangerous times. Anything can happen anywhere. What would you do if you were caught in a deadly situation? Expect to be rescued by a good Samaritan?
Don't kid yourself!
Why not learn a martial art form, be your own superhero and save the day?
Take your pick from the Top 6 Offensive Martial Arts:
1. Krav Maga
Call it Operat...
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More to Japanese food than raw fish!
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Suddenly, Japanese food has become a style statement. From raw fish to Udon noodles, Japanese dishes have acquired a cult following.
And with sushi becoming popular, Japanese food is on the top today and the whole world is discovering that there is more to a Japanese table than just raw fish.
This worldwide wave has also reached India and today, many Indians can speak knowl...
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No Bling Diva
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Fashion's got a new look: Nude lips, kohl-lined eyes, sheer cheeks. In sync with the minimal-chic movement, Tarini Menezes, a viewer of I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY SHOES! wanted a makeover.
So Make-up Artist Pooja Tejooani, Lancome waved her make-up brush and transformed Tarini into our No Bling Diva! Here's how...
1. Apply foundation with long smooth brush strokes. I...
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Pet Bytes
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On a desultory Thursday, did a bit of 'pet browsing', nudged by The Boss and got some heartening bytes. As always in life, there's good news and bad news.
First the sad news. The world's oldest dog “Chanel of Manhattan” passed away on August 28 at the age of 21. Now that's 147-years-old in doggie years! The playful dachshund belonged to American couple Denice and Karl Shaughnessy.
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Naga Hospitality
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Visitors to Nagaland are quite informed about the region. And meeting fellow travellers can give you new windows to explore.
The Touphema tourist village draws both the first timer and the experienced traveller to spend a night or two in Kohima district.
A cheerful new gateway welcomes you into a doll house like settlement. Small huts with sloping roofs, all in a row with woo...
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Fields of Cardamom
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My quest for natural luxury cannot be complete without visiting Kerala. I get here during the monsoons and it’s actually a blessing in disguise because the rain has made everything look shiny, bright and new.
The greens seem greener, the oranges seem oranger and everything seems more beautiful. My stop, the Windermere Estate in Munnar, a 60 acre cardamom plantation, run by Dr Simon John...
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India is my Inspiration
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Amongst the many Italian fashion brands, one that stands out for it's flamboyance, glamour and dramatic sex appeal is Roberto Cavalli.
To get an insight on Brand Cavalli, our in-house Fashion Consultant Mohan Neelkantan caught up with the 68-year-old master couturier...
Mohan: How does it feel like to be in India?
Cavalli: I love India. It's fantastic. I ...
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Mommy, how did I get in your tummy?
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Kids are so darn curious! Yes, they say the darndest things and they can make you somersault, when they start asking 'those questions'. But then who do they turn to? Better you than a stranger.
So parents it's high time you learnt your child's language. No worries, help is at hand. Seema Chandra caught up with Educationist Abha Adams...
Seema: Abha, what ...
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On a bike-high in Ladakh
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Leh woke up to the sight of 55 Enfields roaring out of the gate! We are kicking-off for a 150 km ride to Paang, stopping by Mori plains on the way, with Upshi on the Leh-Manali highway as another pit stop.
Our first stop came a lot sooner than I expected. What was supposed to be a quick refill turned into quite an event with 50 odd Enfields rumbling hungrily for fuel at the sole fuel pu...
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For luxe shopaholics
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Hello zesty shopaholics! It's time to ogle and salivate. Check out our Limited Edition MUST LUST, Must Buy List and take your pick...
La Cambusa Refrigerator
If your steel-grey fridge doesn’t gel with that Cabana Retreat, check out La Cambusa’s tasteful refrigerators with handmade cabinet exteriors that come in a variety of colours and textures.
The ...
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Is that a Carb high or a Protein peeve?
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You may have experienced those perky 'rise and shine' days, when you are happy for no good reason? Then you crash like a falling star the very next day! Ever wonder why you go from boom to bust?
The answer may lie on your plate and not waking up on the wrong side of the bed or a fit of hormonal furies.
“Food not only affects you physically, to lose weight, to get into a more muscul...
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Ship-shape in Jackie Chan country
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I'm your designated guide in Hong Kong, Asia's high-rise, high tech, action-packed metropolis.
Today we will explore the wealth of wellness and relaxation possibilities for men in this fascinating city.
Held by the British until 1997 and then returned to China, it is 'the destination', if you are looking for the high life, sweet bargains, frenzied pace, and little escapes.
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