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How to get a perfect hourglass figure

April 8, 2013
Ask women if they want a curvaceous body like Beyoncé, Bipasha and Scarlett Johansson, and you will get a screaming 'yes' in unison. But, not everyone is lucky to be born with genes that don't cause visceral fat deposits and …

Access consciousness – shortcut to Nirvana?

March 24, 2013
Does a thirst for a higher level of consciousness mean that I would have to give up everything and go live in the Himalayas? No! Says Aditi Surti, a renowned Access bars facilitator. Being a practitioner of the art herself …

Size zero more important than health for young women

August 14, 2012
A new study has found that college going women prefer counting calories and looks over health. The study concentrated on how such women view their bodies and how they feel about ads aimed at women. "During our focus group …

What booze does to your body (Video)

October 3, 2012
Ever wonder how alcohol affects your body? Alcohol consumption in moderation has been touted as being ‘good for health’. But what really happens when you drink? Watch this video to find out. Moderate drinking may help your …

Imagine a world without scars!

July 10, 2012
 Scars are known to affect both body and mind, be it a scar from a pimple, surgery or an accident. Finding ways to prevent scarring after wounds or surgery has the potential to improve the quality of life, now and for …

Is the hectic IPL schedule taking a toll on players’ minds and bodies?

November 20, 2012
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets bigger every year, players are finding it tough to cope with the hectic schedule of the cash-rich Twenty20 league. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings have played five games in 10 days …

Healing the mind and body with art

October 3, 2012
Ever heard of Mozart's Effect? Several studies have shown that listening to the composer's music improves certain kind of mental tasks. Now, such positive scientific elements of ancient and classical arts are at the core of a …