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image Book Review : Half a Rupee Stories Author : Gulzar Translated from the Hindi ('Athanniya') by Sunjoy Shekhar Publisher: Penguin Books India Pages: 218   The reputation of a 'short story' in literature is quite questionable. Often defined as 'the poor cousin' of the more 'opulent' novel, a short story is like a struggling artist striving for a moment of glory.   As an introduction note to his book of short stories- 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman', the much celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami wrote, "If writing novels is like planting a forest, then writing short stories is more like planting a garden. The two process
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image Do women really need to follow a different diet than men? Yes, nutritional needs for women are different from men due to various hormonal changes at each stage of their lives.   Women are likely to osteoporosis, hot flashes, menopause, menstrual cycle and breast cancer. Therefore these 20 foods will keep you energized, beautiful and healthy. Ms. Priya Kathpal - Nutritionist at Birla Research & Life sciences, Mumbai, and Dr. Shilpa Mittal - Nutritionist, Diet Consultant and Founder of Nutrilife Health Management, give you a ladylike diet you can follow. *Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images   Whole grains Whole grains like brown rice, bran flakes, who
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image The ultimate comfort food, hot and steaming chicken soup is an age old remedy for treating colds and other ailments.   It is popularly known to reduce respiratory discomfort, making it an excellent and much loved remedy for congestion in any weather. In addition to it, chicken itself is a rich source of protein and provides ample amounts of amino acids to our body, making it an ideal food for muscle building. With only 205 calories per cup, here's our pick for this winter's favourite comfort food: The chunky chicken noodle soup!   Ingredients   ½ kg of chicken, cut up and skinned 3/4th teaspoon of BBQ masala (locally available) 1/4th teaspoon of
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image Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, Make your home distinct with these little accents:    - Rearrange the furniture: Pull your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. Arranging the sofa diagonally across the narrow living room will make the room look wider and provide a warm, inviting layout.    - Paint, paint, and clean: You will be surprised by what a coat of new paint or cleaning your existing mouldings and doors will do to any room, or to your entire house. Don't forget basebo
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image SUNNYVALE : Yahoo has adopted a new logo for the first time since shortly after the Internet company's founding 18 years ago.    The redesigned look unveiled is part of a makeover that Yahoo has been undergoing since the Sunnyvale, California, company hired Google executive Marissa Mayer to become Yahoo's CEO 14 months ago.    Mayer has already spruced up Yahoo's front page, email and Flickr photo-sharing service, as well as engineered a series of acquisitions aimed at attracting more traffic on mobile devices.    The shopping spree has been highlighted by Yahoo's $1.1 billion purchase of Tumblr, an internet blogging service where the
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image MUMBAI : Country's third largest software services firm Wipro said it was planning to strengthen its presence in the Nordic region by adding 500 people over the next three years.   According to sources, Wipro has about 500 people as part of its Nordic operations.   The company has also appointed Carl-Henrik Hallstrom as the regional head for Nordic region, Wipro said in a statement.   He will be based in Stockholm, Sweden and report to Rajat Mathur, chief sales and operations officer (growth markets) at Wipro.   In his previous role, Hallstrom was associated with KPMG, Sweden. He has also worked with EquaTerra (which was acquired by KPMG later), Fujits
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image NEW DELHI : Microsoft's dramatic acquisition of Nokia's global cellphone business will result in a reduction in prices of Lumia handsets in most markets, including India, next year, possibly altering the dynamics of the country's fast-growing smartphone segment, say analysts.    Microsoft early Tuesday morning (India time) said it would buy Finland-based Nokia's phone business and license its patents for over $7 billion, in a last-ditch attempt to compete in the mobile handset market dominated globally by Apple and Samsung.    The deal will make Microsoft a hardware-software-services player and better position it to take on its aggressive global an
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image Despite falling in the popular junk food category, hot dogs have somehow never managed to pique the interest of the cheese and patty loving folks here in India.   West devours hot dog like none other as the perfect quick snack on the move that is both cheap and succulent. But back in the sub-continent we haven't quite moved on from thick pizzas exploding with cheese and dry, veggie-less burgers to embrace smooth frankfurters garnished with mustard and mayonnaise.   Hot dogs are actually quite delicious and rather easy to put together, easier than burger, and you can never go wrong with it. You can so much as experiment with the dressing by topping the sausage with chees
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image Any working professional who is even remotely considering a shift is faced with a barrage of questions. Mithila Mehta tells you how to evaluate the best time for a job shift   In today's fast-paced business world, switching jobs is more common than ever before. So, is the grass really greener on the other side? The most pressing doubt in this scenario relates to the timing of the switch—when is the best time to take the plunge? The sheer ambiguity of this question means that there is no clear answer. But at the same time, there is some method to the madness.   Personal, professional  Perhaps the most important and most often overlooked decision parameter is
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image 'The boss is always right' maybe a popular corporate mantra but what if the going gets difficult. Avinash Iyer gives tips on how to deal with this 'sometimes intimidating, sometimes friendly' figure in your office    One of the most interesting relationships in your lives is the one that you share with your boss. Be it reporting late to office or performance at the workplace, nothing escapes the employer's attention. It would be quite apt to say then, that the 'boss' is perhaps one of the most discussed persons in any corporate organisation. The places of discussion may vary though. It could be in the boardroom, in the cafeteria or near the watercool
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image AHMEDABAD : Smartphones, not computers, drive the use of social media in Gujarat. In a survey by a social media agency, Facebook users from four major cities of Gujarat accessed the social network through their smartphones more than other cities of India, including metros.    For instance, Ahmedabad sees 60 per cent users logged into the networking sites using their smartphones as compared to Delhi, which has 51.6 per cent and Mumbai with 55.2 per cent. Other cities of Gujarat—Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot— too topped smartphone for social media users with over 56 per cent users as compared to major cities of India like Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata
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image Being single can be lots of fun. There's plenty of freedom for starters, but after a while it loses its novelty. Nothing can beat the feeling of togetherness and security of being in a relationship. Modern dating can seem pretty daunting for today's singletons. Especially for anyone who hasn't dated in a little while.

Modern dating has taken a technological twist. Internet dating has gone mainstream and is now one of the most common ways for couples to meet. After all how many decent guys or girls are there to be found out on the bar scene? And how many people actually do meet thanks to a chance encounter at supermarket or an evening class? Dating sites are a fun a
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image Pine bookcase be it in office or a home will add an aura of sophistication and charm to any room. Pine bookcases have been used for storing and displaying books by many people. Pine bookcase is just not any bookcase but it is furniture crafted from excellent quality wood which will last for many years. A pine bookcase is made from pine wood which is very adaptable and can be crafted into many different designs. The pine book case can be stained or painted to match the interiors and décor of any room where it is to be used.

You can choose a pine bookcase to display a variety of things and not just books. A pine book case can be used to display objects and artefacts you h
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image How many times have you heard the adage, 'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar'? Well, don't dismiss it. This age-old wisdom holds true even today, say nutritionists, dieticians and obesity consultants.   Break your fast   Consulting nutritionist and clinical dietitian Pooja Makhija says, "The most important meal of the day, undoubtedly, is breakfast. The first food intake after a minimum gap of seven-eight hours, it acts as a fuel to jump-start the body."   Pooja says a person's breakfast habit decides if his/her body goes into burning (high BMR) or storing (low BMR, high fat-storing) mode.   Nu
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image One of the best ways to maintain your health is by taking care of yourself. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy your old age without being injected with several different kinds of shots, then change your daily lifestyle because even the simplest little healthy modification can cause great benefits.    Though it is difficult to put health and fitness as a top priority in this rat race day and age, it's best to start with baby steps will surely peak your health tremendously. Today, Dr.K.M. Sunesara - General Physician, Mumbai will help us to lead a disease free life, by providing a list of top 20 healthy habits. Follow these simple steps to stay away from the co
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image Keep your cool at work is very important to keep the work enviornment stress free and also to maintain a good reputation at work. We tell you how you can control your temper at work.    1. Let go    Try and let go. Yes, it is easier to say but try doing it. You may be putting in more hardwork, you may be asked to work for a few extra hours, you may be not appreciated for your efforts but be patient. Do not let yourself get irritated of frustrated. These small things happen at every work place so take it easy.    2. Pen it down    This practice will also help you in your personal life. Whenerver you are upset or angry, do not remove your
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image Indian-origin Vijaya Gadde is the new general counsel for micro-blogging giant Twitter. Twitter announced Gadde's appointment after the current general counsel Alex Macgillivray announced his plans to move on. MacGillivray's decision to step down comes unexpectedly as the microblogging company moves closer toward a long-expected initial public offering.    Gadde, who joined Twitter in 2011, is the company's legal director for corporate and international issues. She has deep experience in corporate and securities law, while MacGillivray's specialty is intellectual property. Before this Gadde has been a senior director in Juniper Networks Inc's legal departmen
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image NEW DELHI : Domestic handset maker Micromax said it aims to become the number one player in India's smartphone category by Diwali on the back of excellent demand for its Canvas series.   "As per the IDC figures for Q2, we are at number two with 22 per cent market share and given the growth we are seeing in the phablet category (Canvas series), we are aiming to be the top player by Diwali, which is Q3," Micromax Co-Founder Rahul Sharma told PTI.   According to IDC figures for Q2 of 2013, Micromax stayed at No 2 spot and crossed the 2 million units mark in shipments. "The vendor is banking on the wave of phablet- driven smartphone adoption and is pushing th
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image BANGALORE/NEW DELHI : The government will soon ask all its employees to stop using Google's Gmail for official communication, a move intended to increase security of confidential government information after revelations of widespread cyberspying by the US.   A senior official in the ministry of communications and information technology said the government plans to send a formal notification to nearly 5 lakh employees barring them from email service providers such as Gmail that have their servers in the US, and instead asking them to stick to the official email service provided by India's National Informatics Centre.   "Gmail data of Indian users resides in othe
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image A light combination of pasta with prawns, watercress and a touch of chilli.   Serves : 4 Prepare Time : 5 Mins Ready : 10 Mins Cooking Time : 5 Mins   Ingredients :- 500g pack fresh tagliatelle by Sainsbury's 1½ tablespoons olive oil by Sainsbury's 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ x 60g pack red chillies by Sainsbury's,washed, deseeded and finely chopped 180g pack raw king prawns by Sainsbury's ½ x 100g pack watercress, spinach and rocket salad by Sainsbury's 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve Method :-   Bring a large pan of water to the boil.Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes. Mea
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