Public health policies which stigmatise smoking can actually make it harder for people to quit because they become angry and defensive and the negative messages lead to a drop in self-esteem, a new study has found. The findings highlight the potential for negative stereotypes to backfire, especially when it comes to public health campaigns. “Consequences of stigmatising stereotypes ranged from increased intentions to quit smoking to increased stress to greater […]

Camphor, known as ‘kapur’ in Hindi, is commonly used in Indian households. It is of two types – the edible camphor and the synthetically made camphor. Whether for religious ceremonies, as a room freshener, or in the form of an essential oil, the strong fragrance of camphor is loaded with healing properties, while also being known for spreading positivity. Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood […]

Have you ever wondered that seeds from sunflower could be beneficial for our body? While this may sound weird to some of us but the truth is sunflowers seeds are considered good for health because of its nutritional value. Here are some health benefits of the seeds which we all must know: Helps digestion: The seeds help in digestion because of its high dietary fiber content. It also helps you […]

Tech news out of India is coming hot and fast today — we’re now hearing that the country’s largest homegrown smartphone maker, Micromax, could be eyeing a U.S. market entry next year. Micromax overtook Samsung to become the top player in India’s mobile space sometime around January, and with India due to become the world’s second-largest smartphone market by 2017, that makes it one of the big players to watch […]

The choice to eliminate cow’s milk, from one’s diet, is a personal one – but finding an alternative can be a little tougher; so we’ve put down some of the benefits of almond milk, to make that choice a little easier. Milk allergies, or lactose intolerance is not an uncommon problem – complaints cover digestive issues (bloating, gas, even diarrhea) to skin concerns. Some people react to the enzymes or […]

In one part of India, people take a holy dip in the Ganges during Kumbh Mela. Elsewhere, there are millions of Indians going to a bar and having a sip of Kingfisher beer and having a fun time with their friends. For many of the alcohol lovers out there, fun times or shall we say, ‘King of Good Times’ will always be associated for some of the best times we […]

Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has announced it will start selling the custom-built Porsche Design P’9983 Graphite Smartphone in India at an eye-watering price of Rs 99,990. Initially launched in May, BlackBerry says the qwerty-style device features “exclusive graphite-metallic coloured elements” and a “hand-wrapped leather on the back door cover”. The new Porsche Design device is the fourth smartphone launched in collaboration by BlackBerry and Porsche Design. As with other such […]

The Tirupati laddu, given away as ‘prasad’ at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati, has entered its 300th year. Temple officials say the sacred offering was introduced on August 2, 1715. No pilgrimage to the world’s richest Hindu temple is complete without the laddu, made from flour, sugar, ghee, oil, cardamom and dry fruits. The mouth-watering sweet is the most sought after prasad after prayers to Lord Venkateswara. […]

It was a huge relief when Narendra Modi launched the ambitious Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in October 2014, to improve the poor state of sanitation in the country. Honestly, the country needs a massive push towards building and maintaining hygienic facilities. At present, most of the public toilets in the country will make you faint even before you are halfway through. While most men take to the street corners for relief, […]

Eat it raw or put them in salads. Put it in a sandwich or sprinkle it up in your dishes – Tomatoes the ‘Superfood’ will enrich all your dishes with a variety of nutrients. What’s in a Tomato? A medium size tomato just contains less than 20 calories and provides significant amounts of vitamin C, potassium, lycopene and other nutrients. Why would anyone hate the mighty – Tomato? So next […]