Title: Without God, is Everything Permitted?; Author: Julian Baggini; Publisher: Quercus/Hachette India; Pages: 262; Price: Rs.399 Does the study of ethics and morality have any relevance in our contemporary action-oriented, technology-driven materialistic world where philosophy is dismissed as only an academic activity? Yes, it does if we are to make informed, rational choices on a […]
Restaurant chefs do not suffer from the Monday blues that other employees suffer from every week. In fact, they actually look forward to Mondays, said a chef at the Chap Chay restaurant at The Raintree on St. Mary’s Road, a star hotel here, while showcasing its new menu. “It has been quite some time since […]
spiritual and devotional path of Sufi music has enchanted humankind for centuries but nowadays the genre is hogged by people who don’t know or understand Sufism at all, says Piyarelal Wadali of the famed Wadali Brothers. “The songs performed in films are not Sufi. Nobody sings Sufi music in films,” the veteran singer told IANS […]
So what do you do if your child hankers for noodles, now that Maggi and other brands are under a cloud? Experts say one should go for the generic varieties or make alternatives more interesting. It’s difficult to stop children from eating their favourite noodles or fast food, so put in extra effort, suggests Aarchie […]
After introducing the dramatic black burger in India, Barcelos, the South African casual diner, has now turned a red leaf with a range of such-coloured burgers, which it unbashedly describes as “messy”. The restaurant which caught the imagination of the nation with its black burger, has now gone a notch higher. The beautiful shade of […]
Located away from the hubbub of south Delhi is the eloquently named QLA, a newly-opened European-style eatery which is thriving on innovation. The eatery has also done away with traditional menu cards in favour of an e-menu, which is displayed to guests on an iPad. Decked out in urban European interiors and an enriching ambiance, […]
Aries: Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. You may be busy mingling this week but you may also need to be more extra resourceful and go beyond your boundary to gain not just a promising income but also to meet time frames and boss’ expectation. Use every […]
Research inspired by the unique ayurvedic metallic preparations known as ‘bhasmas’ has led Indian researchers to propose a novel nano-particle-based drug for diabetes. In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune claim to have successfully used this nano-medicine to treat both Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes in rats. Oral administration of […]
Managing diabetes could soon become a lot easier as researchers have developed the first “smart insulin patch” that can detect increases in blood sugar levels and secrete doses of insulin into the bloodstream whenever required. The patch – a thin square no bigger than a penny – is covered with more than 100 tiny needles, […]
Like women, men’s skin also requires proper nourishment and care to stay fresh. Skin care should be an important aspect of lifestyle, irrespective of age, but the technique should change as one grows old, says an expert. Indu Ballani, dermatologist at Mantra Medi spa at Delhi, shares how men can take care of their skin: […]