Category: Lifestyle

  • Place highlight: Sarawak

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    CULTURE If there a place with Indians and Chinese co-habit with cultural interaction, it is Sarawak. In fact, if there is one  feature that sets Sarawak apart from many of Malaysia’s other states, is its cultural diversity. Sarawak has a population of 2.5 million, with 27 distinct indigenous ethnic groups…

  • Creating an Indian menu in an hour

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    Indian meals are very elaborate and can be a bit daunting for many people. Preparing Indian meal can be even more overwhelming not just for western fans of the cuisine but also for a hurried Indian chef. To begin with, let’s remember the main difference between western and Indian meal.…

  • How safe is drinking water in India?

    How safe is drinking water in India?

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    Safe drinking water is a concern for travelers to India, including for Indians visiting India who prefer bottled water or distilled water in India. Contaminated water can cause a range of diseases, including diarrhoea, and spoil your well-planned trip. It can also result in hospitalisation and put unnecessary strain on your…

  • Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

    Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

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    Weight loss was a major goal for Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. She had studied in a boarding school in Singapore for two years, and had no intentions of losing weight because she wasn’t planning to make a career in Bollywood. For Sonam Kapoor weight loss was a distant goal. She…

  • Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

    Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

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    By Shalini Samravat Can I get pregnant when I am taking a birth control pill? That’s one of the main questions Indian women ask their doctor or gynaecologist.  The answer is yes. No birth control method is fool-proof. Having sex while on the pill can lead to pregnancy, though the…

  • Top 7 Health Concerns For Travel to India

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    Have you thought of immunizations and vaccinations for travel to India? Tourism in India is on the rise. The Incredible India campaign is getting everyone – foreigners and Indians alike – excited about visiting many tourist places in India. However, travellers should be aware of health issues and concerns in…

  • Four foods to stay in shape

    Four foods to stay in shape

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    Losing weight fast is almost every woman’s dream, but here are foods that will not only help you lose weight but will also help lead a health life. Whole grains Most whole grains are that are important to our diet.  Most whole grains have almost twice as much nutrients and…