By Kishori Sud Gurgaon If you’re willing to open up to a palate other than typical north Indian dishes, try stopping over at Asia Seven in this suburb of the national capital to sample piping hot crystal clear dumplings, tempura rolls, sushi and more. My feast began with a pomegranate and ginger-infused chilled drink that […]
By Nivedita Auckland What if you could get a punch of spicy Indian flavours of pani puri and samosa in your sweet, creamy and frozen ice cream? Giapo, located at the Queen Street here, is serving all this and more inspired by India. “Some of our specialties are jacket potato ice cream, pani puri ice […]
Hindus have welcomed Netherlands Ministry of Defense’s reported move to train their soldiers in yoga to effectively handle stressful situations and process traumatic experiences; and are urging all world military establishments to undertake yoga programs. Reports suggest that yoga teachers will train some Netherlands armed forces personnel to be yoga instructors with the goal that […]
Young adults are more likely than any other age group to drink at risky levels, but are the least likely to receive treatment for alcohol use, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Trends in alcohol availability, use and treatment 2003-04 to 2014-15, shows that […]
By Aparajita Gupta Istanbul The scintillating blue water of the Bosphorus strait and the high boundary walls of the erstwhile Byzantine civilisation strewn with royal structures in every nook and corner of Istanbul offer travellers everything they would ask for on a holiday. Thanks to Bollywood, Indians have of late become acquainted with various parts […]
By Preetha Nair Thimphu Aboriginal, litterateur and rebel, Witi Ihimaera is a moving force in giving voice to the Maoris in New Zealand. The first published novelist in Maori literature, the 72-year-old has several novels, short stories and recognitions to his credit. His works were a harbinger of change to the Maoris, says Ihimaera who […]
An estimated 3.7 million Australians had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Impacts of chronic back problems, explains the impact on an individual’s quality of life, as well as the impact on the community in terms of economic and disease […]
Westmead Hospital’s cardiology team has improved outcomes for patients all the way in India by visiting the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute and Research Centre in Ahmedabad. The program, known as Heart Care India, was established by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Himanshu Desai, and enables the exchange of knowledge, skills and experience. A Westmead Hospital team of […]
Mi Show Slimming capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested product labelled Mi Show Slimming capsules and found that: the capsules contain the undeclared substance sibutramine. Consumers are advised that sibutramine is a prescription-only substance in Australia. Sibutramine was withdrawn from world […]
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi With every unsuccessful love story, there comes a phase when dealing with normal life becomes a task. What follows is a heartbreak that leads to several other health concerns – physically and psychologically. Psychiatrist Shyam Bhat’s latest book “How to Heal Your Broken Heart” (available on the Juggernaut Books app […]