Category: Lifestyle
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Census 2011: India population touches 1.2B
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There are now 1.2 billion Indians in India, according to the provisional figures released by the country’s census office. This is an increase of 181 million since 2001 when the last census was conducted. The provisional results bring some good news for the country that has suffered from poverty arising…
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Canadian Indian shortlisted for Booker Prize
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Rohinton Mistry is no stranger to success. He is the only author whose all books have been nominated for this year’s Man Booker International Prize worth close to $100,000. The 59-year old Canadian Indian author was raised in India’s Mumbai where he graduated from one of India’s oldest universities, the…
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Honda CBR250R launches at Rs1.77 lakh
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Honda CBR250R is entering an Indian market which has for years relied either on Royal Enfield and Bullet brands or expensive, imported BMW bikes in the high-performance two-wheeler market. Honda CBR250R will hit Indian roads in May and will redefine the sports bikes market with a price-tag much lower than…
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Who the hell is Rebecca Black?
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Rebecca Blake became a popular name almost overnight when her YouTube music video went from a few views to close to 25 million views in less than a week. The 13-year old singer apparently became a music sensation for the “worst song ever”. “Truly, undeniably awful,” is how Hypervocal.com describes…
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Cheaper calling rates for New Zealand travellers
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Many Indians travel overseas for holidays and business, and realise that international calling is their third-largest expense, after the cost of flights and accommodation. This is where cheaper international calling options can save money. TravelSIM, a prepaid mobile phone service for international travellers, is offering lower roaming charges for travellers,…
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Thinking of marrying an Indian man? read on
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While many NRIs come to India looking for an Indian bride or groom, Indian women need to be aware of the finding of a recent study about the sexual preferences of Indian men. As many as 25 percent men have committed sexual violence and 20 percent have admitted to have…
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Australians try the curry route to Indians’ hearts
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Following racist attacks on Indians in Australia, many community initiatives are shaping up to encourage racial harmony. One such effort is by a community group in Melbourne called Uniting Church, which has started monthly meetings between Indian students and the mainstream Australian community. The meetings attempt to encourage Indian students…
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Sam Arora to support same-sex marriage
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Sam Arora has now changed his mind. The Maryland Delegate who was a strong suppoert of marriage equality is expressing his concern for the same-sex marriage bill. “I have heard from constituents, friends, and advocates from across the spectrum of views and have thought about the issue of same-sex marriage extensively,”…
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Little Indians to donate to earthquake fund
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Two Indian restaurants are donating a part of their profits to help rebuild Christchurch. One of the businesses affected by the Christchurch earthquake is donating a part of their national sales to the earthquake fund. Little India, a popular Indian chain of restaurants in New Zealand, will donate 6.3 percent…
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Indian writers get a chance to be published in a book
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Indian writers have an opportunity to get published in the world famous Chicken Soup For the Soul series. This is possible with a collaboration of the Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul series with Indian blogging website, BlogAdda.com. The popular series, conceived and edited by Jack Canfield, has been publishing…
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Why is Indian art a sought-after investment
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On January 1, 2011, The Times of India published a survey of spending patterns among Indians which aimed at predicting projected net spendings on various sectors in the new year. As expected, the greatest growth potential was observed in the telecom sector. But what was surprising was that a close…
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Experience Auckland’s culinary flavour
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While New Zealand offers plenty of tourist attractions, its ethnic food variety is unmatched, especially in the multi-ethnic city of Auckland. Auckland’s central business district and the neighbouring Parnell and Ponsonby suburbs offer a rich choices for places to dine in, to suit all budgets. For a taste of Malaysian…
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NRI charged for healthcare fraud in the US
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They would have been a perfect American success story for aspiring NRIs. The doctor couple ran a successful medical practice in Texas. The medical practitioners of Indian origin had worked hard for 10 years to fulfil their “dollar dream”, albeit too ambitiously. Dr Anil Sharma and his wife, Dr Kiran…
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Using media to give the voice to the community
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Bollywood actor Abhay Deol is supporting a good cause in Goa. He met a group of community filmmakers from slums and villages around India trained by Video Volunteers, a media organization for which Deol serves as an ambassador. Says Deol, “As a filmmaker, I try to make films that are…
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Work abroad: Preparing for technical interviews
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While most technical interviews are largely focused on assessing your knowledge and skills on a specific technology or subject matter, the preparation for such interviews can be time consuming. Indians keen to work abroad have to often face such technical interviews. Getting yourself in the right frame for a technical…
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Filter Coffee – An Inseparable Addiction for South Indians
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Coffee, as you know, is a universal drink. There may not be any one not familiar with, even if they do not drink it. While there are many varieties for serving coffee, hot or cold; with or without milk or cream; strong or light; the fact remains, after a cup…
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Choosing an immigration attorney
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Immigrating to a new country is a major decision for immigrants, and choosing the right immigration attorney or immigration agent is very crucial, whether it for studying abroad, working abroad, doing business abroad, or moving permanently to a new country. Before hiring an immigration lawyer, you must decide whether you…
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Hair loss treatment: How to choose best hair growth products
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Is hair loss treatment with hair growth products effective? That’s a common question. Let’s look at ways to identify the best black hair growth products from a variety of options available in the market. For this article, let’s focus on hair loss in women and look at best hair growth…
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American Masala – The Indian Way
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If you are looking for a colourful recipe book for cooking that hot Indian dinner for your friends, grab a copy of American Masala. Suvir Saran has done wonders with his second book – American Masala. His first book, Indian Home Cooking, offered an easy Do-It-Yourself approach to one of…