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February 2010

Childhood Stress May Lead To Brain Damage

Childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect can result in structural brain changes, a new study has shown. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers have shown that childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect, in particular when combined with genetic factors, can result in structural brain changes, rendering these people more vulnerable to [...]

Rahul: Getting Set For D-Day!

As Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega reaches its finale, BT takes a sneak peek into the preparations that are currently going on to celebrate India’s first wedding live on television. The wedding will have band baaja, naach gaana in true bollywood style! Who’s the bride? Harpeet, Nikunj or Dimpy? Well, we’ll know soon. The brides-to-be are [...]

Hot Buttered Bhang

Ingredients: half a cube (1/8 pound) of butter or ghee 1/3 – 1/2 oz. Of Marijuana Leaves 8 ounces of Vodka 1-2 pinches Cardamom seed honey Method: In a pan, melt the butter or ghee. Break up the marijuana leaves into the pan. Once the butter and leaves are hot and sizzling, add in 8 [...]

Flavoured Bhang Drink

Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 ounce marijuana (fresh leaves and flowers of a female plant preferred) 4 cups warm milk 2 tablespoons blanched and chopped almonds 1/8 teaspoon garam masala (a mixture of cloves, cinnamon, and cardamon) 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rosewater 1 cup sugar Method: Bring the water to a [...]

How We Should Choose Gifts On Holi????

Holi – the festival of colors, marks the triumph of goodness over evil. This brings in the opportunity to convey the the message of love, trust and brotherhood. Hence, people come together to celebrate this festival of colors with great zest. People get together to celebrate the fun and excitement of this colorful festival. Holi [...]

Significance of Holi

In spite of being such a colourful and gay festival, there are various aspects of Holi which makes it so significant for our lives. Though they might not be so apparent but a closer look and a little thought will reveal the significance of Holi in more ways than meets the eyes. Ranging from socio-cultural, [...]

Don’t Neglect Your Hair, Skin This Holi

Busy collecting balloons, coloured powders and pichkaris for Holi? How about investing in some mild cleansers, oils and caps to protect your skin and hair from harsh chemicals and the sun? Most of the powders used in Holi are not derived naturally and contain chemicals like mica and even lead that not only irritate the [...]

For Holi and Health

Holi is around the corner and so are ‘bhang thandai’ and ‘bhang pakoras’! But not everyone knows of the enormous health benefits of bhang – known as cannabis sativa in medical language – that is widely used in ayurvedic treatments. “The use of cannabis sativa in ayurveda varies according to the symptoms and causes of [...]

Shaleen And Daljit To Perform In RDLJ!

NDTV Imagine’s ‘Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega’ is striving hard to find a perfect bride for Rahul Mahajan and the channel is making it more colorful by adding spice into it. For that, the channel is inviting celebrities to suggest, test and guide the brides. Thus, after Sachin and Supriya, another couple is heading towards Rahul [...]

Katrina Is New Dhak Dhak Girl

Farah Khan seems to be an ardent Madhuri Dixit fan as she is referencing the star with the million-dollar smile for her movie Tees Maar Khan. Katrina Kaif will be performing a hot item number for the film in a naughty ghaghra choli designed by Aki Narula. For this song with the jhatkas, Katrina will [...]