Crisis and Management

The 2011 Winter – the Worst Yet?

Meteorologists forecasted as early as October 2011 that the forthcoming winter was going to a ‘brutal’ one. And they were right – several places worldwide saw more than 15 inches of snow as well sub zero temps below 20C. And we still don’t kno

Will the ‘Real’ Gorillas Please Stand Up?

A remarkable new research says that we still share a number of genes with chimps and the ape genes show we have gorillas in our midst, though the evolutionary split with gorillas occurred 10 million years ago. A worldwide consortium of scientists sequence

Losing Weight without Losing Health

Though there’s no magic pill that can give you a body like Michael Phelps or Megan Fox without some effort, weight loss formulations do exist that can help expedite the process. Then again, these pills demand some form of workout and diet control and in

A Rustic Twist to Fashion

Tired of the same-old ‘glamorous’ maxi dresses and silk pencil skirts? Try something else – get rustic. Try Western wear, which never fails to put you in a relaxed frame of mind. Western belts have always had their own charm. While being rug

Boosting Employee Morale

Cash incentives and other similar perquisites in a corporate environment will do their bit in enhancing job satisfaction, but how much do they contribute to feeling good about being in a company? The feeling of belonging comes from being recognized for a

Getting Out of the Debt Pit

It’s as easy to say ‘do not panic’ to someone in unmanageable debt, as it is for them to panic. However, getting back into a debt-free life may not be so hard as some might imagine. It only takes a little patience, some time and a head that stays on

Outdoor Fashion for Spring

If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll never be able to stay indoors for long during the Spring. The great season calls for an outdoor adventure at least once. And while you’re outside, you need tools and apparel for your activity – stuff that wonâ€

Memory Loss? Blame Air Pollution

Poor air quality could be a very valid reason behind getting a stroke or suffering from loss of memory, said two recent US studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. One study reported a higher risk of stroke among Boston-area residents after

The Multi-functional Yoga Mat Bag

Getting into practicing Yoga is perhaps a genuinely exciting thing. We get the right, comfortable apparel and gear, including the yoga mat – and a number of peripherals such as bottled water, napkins, tissue, towel, a notebook, cell phone, etc. Perhaps

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