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Living

You’re doing what!?

PATH BREAKERS: Hamsa at Esthete, his furniture design workshop
The desire to do your thing, rather than continue in an ‘acceptable’ profession, is slowly gaining momentum. Sameer Shisodia talks to a few youngsters who’ve given up well-paying jobs to follow their hearts

Achieving sound sleep

UNIQUE QUALITY A child’s temperament plays an  important role in determining his/her sleep pattern.
Are you a young mother struggling to put your baby to sleep every day? Mary Chelladurai offers expert advice

Wellbeing

We recommend you try the veg peel treatment to get rid of facial marks. For pimples, try the following treatments:

Some fats may harm the brain more

Some studies have linked dietary fat to the development of dementia later in life. A new study suggests that the risk may depend on the type of fat consumed.

How to avoid fatty liver

Fatty liver disease is the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. It is well known that excessive alcohol consumption leads to an enlarged liver and this can lead to serious liver damage if an individual continues to drink alcohol in excess.

True or false?

Never brush your teeth immediately after a mealIs there ever a bad time to brush your teeth? Most of us believe that proper dental care means flossing and brushing often — at a minimum, twice daily, as the American Dental Association...

Six summer essentials

BEAUTY CORNER Every month, Living carries a column on beauty tips by our grooming expert, Shahnaz Husain. Send in your queries to dhliving @gmail.com

Take your pick of fabric...

While the temperature around you soars, stay cool in light and vibrant clothing, says Trisha Bhattacharya

Spicy mix of many

Pickles are an important item on the Indian thali. It can activate any bland dish or meal, simply by working magic on the taste buds. Pickles are prepared in summer and oil acts as a preservative.

Showcase

Nivea India introduces a wide range of 10 shower gels (5 for men and 5 for women) in India to cater to the growing segment of consumers.

Movie Guide

Produced by Yogish Hunsur and directed by M S Ramesh, ‘Villain’ is an underworld love story. Af[...]

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads a protest against petrol price hike in Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads a protest against petrol price hike in Kolkata

Carpenters completing the construction of the wheels for the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord...

Carpenters completing the construction of the wheels for the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord...

Skippers of Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir pose with the...

Skippers of Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir pose with the...

A man submerges himself in water to cool off on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar

A man submerges himself in water to cool off on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar

Force India's Scottish driver Paul di Resta drives during the third practice session

Force India's Scottish driver Paul di Resta drives during the third practice session

Team Anna members display files containing evidence of corruption against 15 ministers

Team Anna members display files containing evidence of corruption against 15 ministers

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is presented with a traditional Assamese 'Japi'

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is presented with a traditional Assamese 'Japi'

People looking at the charred vehicle which was torched by the irate mob

People looking at the charred vehicle which was torched by the irate mob

Police detain government employees who were staging a protest march

Police detain government employees who were staging a protest march

sisters Kareena Kapoor and Karishma Kapoor at filmmaker Karan Johar's birthday party

sisters Kareena Kapoor and Karishma Kapoor at filmmaker Karan Johar's birthday party