Archive for April, 2011

Spiceworks Gets Another $25 Million in Funding

April 30th, 2011

Spiceworks will expand its business with a $25 Million investment from new investors Adams Street Partners and Tenaya Capital. Thanks to the new and some existing investors, Spiceworks will include integrated commerce within its social network business model for IT professionals and technology vendors. IT Professionals will now benefit from added functionality from the rapidly growing Facebook-like platform. Read the full news item here.. more…

Working mother: Boon or bane?

April 28th, 2011

India’s working population of women is on the rise. This is turning out to be both a boob and a bane. As a boon, more working women are adding to the income of their families. At the same time..

There are two sides to the coin of television and children

April 28th, 2011

Television has become synonymous with urban and even semi-urban lifestyles. Within this larger trend is the increasing addiction of children to television and how television is influencing their brought up.

Will-Kate wedding cost pegged at roughly half of Diana’s wedding

April 26th, 2011

The British royal wedding is attracting both classes and masses across the world for its sheer glamour and opulence. But they are not alone in this. Many such grand marriages in the past have set the benchmark for luxury and wealth.

Outdoor: Getting out of one’s shell

April 26th, 2011

If you’re bored with routinely in-house lifestyle, why not give outdoor get-away a shot? Outdoor activities can keep you fit and positive and lead you away from many lifestyle-related diseases.

Harmony needed between humanity and mother earth

April 24th, 2011

It is for leaders of the civil society to strike a happy balance and see that man makes material progress for prosperity without debasing loftiness of human nature. Above all, Man must continue to entertain the lofty ideal of maintaining harmony.

A day from a traveller’s diary

April 24th, 2011

Travelling is an excellent way to know about other cultures, traditions and customs and to learn about life. To travel across the globe is considered to be the best form of education.

Dieting can lead to aggressive behavior

April 22nd, 2011

Dieting leads to aggression and frustration according to a survey. People who are on a diet tend get jumpy and aggressive and can lash out and make unwise decisions. So be careful while going on a..

Body language gives an extra edge to a person’s persona

April 22nd, 2011

One of the most revealing aspects about a person’s persona is the body language that s/he uses while having a verbal conversation. Body language is the secret language of body gestures and postures that reveals what we are thinking and meaning.

Watch your step, high heels can take a toll on your health

April 19th, 2011

High-heels can give you a lot of health problems. The most common problem which girls face by wearing high heels is of pain in the fore-foot especially the joints where fingers are connected and the centre of the foot.

Wear simple and look cool this summer

April 19th, 2011

The summer is here and people are starting to look for the latest fashion to make a statement. This summer try to be simple and wear something light and trendy, you will certainly make an impression.

India is the fourth most deprived when it comes to holidays

April 16th, 2011

A recent online survey by a travel company has revealed that Japan is the most holiday-deprived country in the world, and surprisingly, India stands at the fourth position when it comes to taking holidays.

Fruit king Mango: The beauty enhancer that has health benefits

April 14th, 2011

Mango is a hot favorite amongst fruit lovers in summers. But an added gift for those who like mangoes is that apart from having a yummy taste, mangoes help in enhancing skin and hair beauty in many ways.

Herbal medicines are losing out to modern healing methods

April 14th, 2011

The age-old tradition of treating people with herbs has seen a massive downfall. With the advancement in technology and need for speedy recovery, people have now turned towards allopathic and..

Tips to remain ‘cool’ this summer

April 12th, 2011

Summer has set in and many of us are already feeling the heat. Considering that long months of summer and stifling humidity still lie ahead, here are a few tips that will help you beat the heat and enjoy the summer months.