London: If you wear a cardiac device such as a pacemaker, better keep away from smartphones, researchers say. “Pacemakers can mistakenly detect electromagnetic interference (EMI) from smartphones as a cardiac signal, causing them to briefly stop working,” said first author Carsten Lennerz from German Heart Centre, Munich. “This leads to a pause in the cardiac rhythm of the pacing dependent patient and may result in syncope.” “For implantable cardioverter […]

Bhopal, the city famous for its contribution to theatre, is creating frenzy on several internet platforms. A short film Stripped, with as many as 325,654 views on YouTube has gone viral. The film based on visual sexual harassment, features a girl who is being ‘virtually stripped’ by men on the streets, office, public transport and at a bus stop, right from the moment she steps out of her house to […]

Turmeric has been used traditionally for centuries by Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory ingredient of turmeric and is considered to be the most potent, medicinally powerful, cancer-killing component of turmeric. Scientists are also beginning to realize the importance of turmeric/curcumin in treating modern disease. Turmeric is considered to fight Cancer in three ways: • It neutralizes those substances and conditions which can cause cancer. It directly […]

  If you have Facebook friends who are the least bit into ‘natural’ medicine or living, you’d have certainly heard of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in your feed. Chances are, then, that you have also read about how health conscious celebrities, like Madonna, use ACV to stay fresh as a daisy and healthy as a horse. So, why are famous folks choosing to spend mere pennies on an old-fashioned food […]

While many revere Bruce Lee as a master of the martial arts, far fewer are aware of the deep philosophical underpinnings which served as a base from which these skills arose. One of the most prominent factors in Bruce’s development was the influence of Taoist philosophy. Taoist philosophy was developed in the sixth century BC by Lao Tzu, credited with writing the classical work, the Tao Te Ching. The word […]

The rainy season is coming, the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria which in turn lead to water borne diseases that affects a lot of people, that’s exactly the reason why you see very few people in office. They may not be enjoying a trek on some remote mountain. “Health problems such as cold, flu, malaria or gastroenteritis are on a rise as people indulge in a lot of […]

Nikhil Advani’s upcoming rom-com ‘Katti Batti’ released its first trailer. The film is a modern day romance featuring Imran Khan and Kangana Ranaut. The chemistry between and Kangana and Imran is definitely praise worthy and the movie sure has its moments of hilarity too. Kangana is riding high on the success of ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ and her fans are eager to watch more of her on the big screen. […]

  Safe blood supplies are still a scarce commodity especially in developing countries despite about 92 million yearly blood donations worldwide! That’s why it is imperative to understand the significance of blood donation. Keeping that in mind, World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed each year globally on 14 June which is an annual celebration meant for expressing gratitude to the blood donors who save lives by donating blood. The […]

  A tiny tutu-wearing tap dancer has suddenly taken the Internet by storm. Meet six-year-old Johanna Colon, a total diva, who rocked her dance recital by channeling Queen of Soul Aretha Frankin for her performance to the 1967 song R-E-S-P-E-C-T. In a video posted by mom Elissa M Colon, Johanna can be seen completely upstaging her two dancemates on stage with her feisty moves and facial expressions to match. “She […]

  Many people and specially the youth have already declared that this is the age of plastic money. While credit card companies have took it upon them to ensure that it indeed is. Every day we are bombarded with advertisements and lucrative offers. Credit cards are just a call away. The documentation and application process is made simple and hassle-free to attract more customers. Effectively companies are flocking to lend […]