Category: Lifestyle
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Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha elections
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The ‘FiveFortyFive.com’ is a “single-subject website” focusing on the Indian general elections founded by six Columbia journalism school students.
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Sai temple opens in Auckland
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After many months’ hard-work by the members of Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of New Zealand, the brand new Sai Baba Temple in Auckland was inaugurated on Thursday 6 February 2014. The four-day long opening celebrations began with a Ganesh puja at 8.30am on 6 February, and continued till the evening…
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Acrylic art works by a Pune based artist
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Pune based artist Rahul Phulkar is currently showcasing his recent works at a gallery in SoBo.
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Do graphic anti-smoking ads work?
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When a serious message is to be given, being subtle is not a strength. And if the advertisement is about effects of smoking, graphic images seem to work well. If you are in India, you will be familiar with the grose and long anti-smoking advertisement that’s shown in cinemas, if…
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Amazon to remove Lord Ganesha yoga products
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Amazon.com has reportedly agreed to remove yoga pants with Hindu god Ganesha’s imprints on them, following an alleged complaint. In a release issued by Rajan Zed, who claims to be the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, reportedly spearheaded the protest. Rajan suggested corporations to send their senior executives for…
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Filmmaker Rohit Gupta honored by the Limca Book of Records
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Acclaimed filmmaker Rohit Gupta has been honored by India’s prestigious Limca Book of Records for his award-winning feature film Life! Camera! Action…
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Kejriwal’s honesty jokes trend on Twitter
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Aam Admi Party’s spectacular victory in the recent assembly elections in New Delhi created an overnight brand – Arvind Kejriwal. His brand of honesty has even become a trending topic on Twitter, with a hashtag, #YoKejriwalSoHonest, leading on the social marketing site. [View the story “The…
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Game On: What world is playing in 2014
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Suddenly, it seems, it’s possible to have a conversation with your grandmother about what her favourite online games are. Ten years ago such a dialogue would have been unthinkable, but now smartphones have spread into every section of society. Tech Affordable touchscreen technology, the spread of connectivity via Wi-Fi, and…
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Of human figures and landscapes
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Delhi-based artist Vikash Kalra will be displaying his recent work this weekend in Mumbai.
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Are Black Friday deals worth Thanksgiving dinner?
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Black Friday ads appeal to the grey side of shoppers – a strong desire to get the best deal on electronics, mobile phones, latest gadgets and everything that helps in keeping up with the Joneses. Astute shoppers don’t mind skipping the Thanksgiving dinner on the eve of Black Friday sale,…
