FASHION Without exaggeration, it has been a year of revolution as well as evolution for the Indian fashion industry with haute couture no longer remaining the preserve of the rich and prt a porter becoming a big hit. Internationally too, India was the flavour of the season. Rosy Sequeira discovers what 2007 meant for the fashionistas.
New life from the blood marrow As the year draws to a close, Living looks at how medical advances are slowly but surely re-shaping how we deal with medical emergencies as well as common ailments. For starters, stem-cell therapy is arguably the most exciting new area of
research for scientists today.
Perfect sight without glasses? Having worn glasses for 14 years in 20 plus years of my life, I have never doubted the importance of good eyesight for perfect health.
Non-invasive therapy for heart disease For heart disease that has become one of the major problems of health in India, the available treatment options are confined mainly to lifestyle modification, prescription of drugs and surgery.
Renewed hope for the diabetic While Insulin is a must for type 1 Diabetes, type 2 Diabetes is THE problem for us (more than 98% of all people with Diabetes), a standard treatment plan for which includes diet and exercise, tablets and Insulin.
Will Anil Kumble-led Indian cricket team be able to break the jinx and achieve India’s first series win Down Under? Or will the Australians prove to be a difficult nut to crack? We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words.
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