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Amateurs turning professional photographers?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:29:16 GMT

Smartphones have done more than allow us to write emails on the fly. Their cameras have turned hordes of aim-shoot-and-get-wobbly-pictures people into wannabe photography pros.

Wedding Photography: The next big thing

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:25:45 GMT

As kids, we all had those moments. Bored, we’d wander to our parents’ cupboards, root about the shelves, and emerge triumphantly with big, fat, ornately decorated photo albums – the pictorial proof of our parents’ and relatives’ wedding days. Exciting things have happened to wedding photography.

Why workaholism is good for you

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:17:43 GMT

Workaholism, which is usually considered as a negative addiction, may actually be good as it can lead to lead to positive outcomes for individuals, business and society, researchers say.

Who's the reason for unhappiness at office?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:46:43 GMT

An over controlling boss or lack of organizational support may hamper employees’ well-being at work as it frustrates a worker’s basic needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, a new study has suggested.

Hot yoga: The latest fitness trend

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:38:43 GMT

Hot yoga, which refers to yoga practiced in a heated environment, is gaining popularity. The room temperature during hot yoga sessions generally reaches till 90 to 105 degrees. The theory behind it is that hot yoga helps the body to sweat out toxins while allowing the practitioner to safely achieve deeper poses.

Gaming: A way to cope with depression?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:26:19 GMT

Researchers are still trying to find the actual link between video games and depression. A new Australian study has found that excessive video gamers are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than casual players.

Bored office workers turn to coffee, booze

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:19:03 GMT

One in four office workers complain of chronic boredom, fueling themselves with coffee and chocolate during the day and hitting the happy hours after work to brighten their day habits which can take a toll on their health in the long term.

How to take care of your pearls

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:57:03 GMT

Always wear your pearls after you are done with applying make-up. Put the pearls on after you have applied sprayed perfume and hair sprays. Products that harm pearls the most are hair sprays, cosmetics and face creams as their chemicals damage the sheen. Read on.

Can beggars really be choosers too?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:13:10 GMT

Beggars in Delhi have protested that a daily stipend of Rs 80 is not enough to keep them off the streets. We revisit the rehab-begging tradeoff. Mallica Joshi reports.

‘I won’t beg again, I’ll look for a job and work’

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:02:38 GMT

Pyarechand, 35, who is learning electrical work at the Lampur Beggars Home where he resides. He says he won’t go back to begging once he leaves this place.

All you wanted to know about horoscopes

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:27:59 GMT

From astrology and palmistry to tarot and spirit readings, everything you ever wanted to know about how our futures are predicted is right here. Author Ira Trivedi explores our obsession with the occult.

Failure more important than success?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:12:09 GMT

The headline to this piece may seem a little strange considering that we are programmed to avoid failure and aim for success. But before we understand why failures are so important to achieving success, it is essential to define success and failure. Dr Shikha Sharma explains...

Luxury cars deliver on the special treats

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:32:42 GMT

Your arms are full with groceries as you approach your car, and you can't free anything to open the trunk. What to do? If you drive a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL, you just swipe your foot underneath the back bumper and, presto, it opens automatically.

Want slimmer waistline, switch to olive oil

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:58:18 GMT

A change in cooking oil may help trim your waistline. Clinical trials have shown that people with metabolic abnormalities and at risk of diabetes have benefited after switching from regular oil to canola or olive pomace oil.

Massage therapy that hammers clients with nails

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:09:55 GMT

Being beaten with a hammer and nail might sound like some ancient form of torture, but that’s exactly what clients at this city spa are going gaga over. An ancient therapy that originated about 4,000 years ago in northern Thailand, the peculiar massage called Tok Sen claims to, literally, beat the stress out of you.

Year of good cheer!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:21:19 GMT

We could have given you a party guide, but instead, here’s our recco for the New Year — make someone smile.

Office ogling may affect work performance

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:21:03 GMT

Women who are being ogled by the office lothario are less likely to do well at work, according to a new study.

How to stick to your New Year Resolutions

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:48:05 GMT

Breaking resolutions is old news. This time, stick to them by listening to the experts below, reports Shara Ashraf.

Have a smashing New Year ahead!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:42:54 GMT

We know we’ve spent this year’s Wellness pages giving you 101 reasons to sip wheatgrass juice. But Saturday’s the last day of the year!

Last minute Xmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:37:48 GMT

Got up this morning and want to throw a Christmas party? No worries, here's how you can do it. Shreya Sethuraman writes. Your guide to Christmas in the city

How to throw a lavish Christmas party

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:41:42 GMT

It's Christmas time! And what have you done? If the answer is nothing, there’s no need to panic. Even with almost no notice at all, there is time to put together a last-minute Christmas celebration just by exercising a bit of ingenuity.

Significance of the colour red in your life

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:10:44 GMT

Blessings when it’s on the forehead or wrists, festive when it surrounds you, sensual when it’s on the lips, beautiful when it’s on your body, striking when you drive in it. And in the Christmas season, the colour red is all over the place, grabbing our attention, brightening our days.

Soha Ali Khan endorses gold mattress

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:41:49 GMT

Would you buy a gold mattress for the small price of Rs 27 lakh? On Saturday, actor Soha Ali Khan was in town to launch a luxury mattress by the brand Magniflex, that is lined with 22 carat gold yarn and costs that much, though the actor confessed that she herself can’t afford it.

Hot and healthy spa trends for 2012

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:23:48 GMT

In 2012, global spas continue to focus on health and wellness with burgeoning trends such as infrared saunas, sub-zero cryotherapy, wellness coaching and online gaming, and an array of inventive vibration, music, and color therapies to soothe stress.

REVEALED! The happiest time on Christmas

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:39:38 GMT

The happiest time on Christmas Day for most people is early afternoon, at 1:55 pm, a study has revealed. It emerged that people are completely happy only after presents have been opened...