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| March 27, 2009 | | Shiamak Davar sets the ramp on fire
The event, which was geared towards launching a dance line consisting of outfits that can be worn by people of all shapes and sizes, was off-set by a Bollywood dance workout.
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| March 26, 2009 | | Travel: In the footsteps of the stars
Whether it's skipping down the Swiss Alps, singing to your love; or singing Jai Ho in a slum, movies have exposed us to locations we would otherwise probably never think of visiting. Here is a look at a few locations in India where some of the most popular films were shot recently.
How to choose a right mediclaim policy
Cost should not be your only concern while buying a mediclaim policy. Here's how to choose the right mediclaim policy for yourself.
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| March 20, 2009 | | Australian fashion comes to Mumbai!
On March 18, in Mumbai, Australian fahsion designers showed an Indian audience what exactly is happening in the world of fashion in the Land Down Under.
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| March 18, 2009 | | How to pay off your home loan faster
Most people who have taken a home loan would love nothing more than not to have to put that EMI in their bank every month. Here are five simple ways in which you can repay your home loan faster.
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| March 17, 2009 | | The victims of heart disease are getting younger
With every generation, more and more youngsters are falling prey to heart disease. With this frightening fact staring us in the face, Insiyah Vahanvaty talks to some health professionals about the rising occurrence of heart trouble and what we can do to keep it down.
The best of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week: Summer styles!
The WLIFW's next instalment is almost upon us, but while they'll be showcasing autumn/ winter collections in Delhi this week, we're bang in the midst of the summer season. So for all of you geared to go shopping, we bring you the best of the WLIFW's spring/ summer ranges.
Skills that can save your jobs
Indian students can become employable if they just improve their communication skills. This statement is not more than just a myth. Here's what more needs to be done.
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| March 09, 2009 | | Best-dressed list of 2009!
Girls Aloud singer and
Enjoy these traditional Holi recipes!
Holi is almost upon us and besides the colourful celebration, alomst everyone looks forward to the delicious lunch served up after! Here are a few lipsmacking traditional recipes for thandai, aloo chaat, puran pohli and more!
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| March 06, 2009 | | Would you buy these products thanks to these lovely ladies?
As Women's Day, approaches on March 8, Get Ahead takes a look at some of the country's female stars and the products they are endorsing.
India's most influential women
To celebrate Women's Day, which is fast approaching on March 8, Get Ahead profiles the nation's most famous, powerful and influential women across entertainment, politics, sports and industry, whose careers have left an indelible mark in their respective fields.
Miles & miles of virgin beach...
Mandarmani is new, it is budding and it is beautiful. It has a long way to go in terms of hospitality and infrastructure, but give it a chance, says Susmita Bhattacharya.
Women empowerment: Achieve Financial Freedom
Women empowerment starts from evaluating your own importance within the family and the society at large. Here's an example of women can achieve financial empowerment.
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| March 05, 2009 | | Yoga for women
India has historically and culturally celebrated women in yoga. In fact, the very first yoga disciple in the universe is mythologically also a woman. Below is a yoga practice to celebrate the female aspect and enhance it in all of us so that we are emotionally aligned.
Madhabi Puri-Buch: 'I always wanted to be able to make a difference'
As part of our Women’s Day coverage Madhabi Puri-Buch spoke with rediff.com on her career growth in ICICI Bank, the influences in her life, the lessons she learnt and her advice to young Indians who fear job layoffs.
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| March 04, 2009 | | GR8! Awards: Celebrating India's most accomplished women
TV magazine GR8! held its eighth annual felicitation function celebrating the achievements of the fairer sex in Mumbai on February 24. The GR8! Women's Awards, falling under a total of 21 different categories, were presented to women achievers from all over the country. Take a look.
How your favourite celebs stay in shape
Wondering what your favourite stars do to stay in perfect shape despite their busy schedules? Well, here's your chance to know about the fitness secrets of some of the biggest Hollywood hotties, and what better way to do that than by knowing it from the horse's mouth itself.
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| March 03, 2009 | | 10 hot summer styles for the urban woman
What are sophisticated, sexy women going to be wearing this season? With Women's Day approaching on March 8, we decided to provide a summer style guide to all our urban ladies -- check it out!
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| February 20, 2009 | | Hotels made famous by movie stars
The glorious Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India was the setting of the 1983 James Bond movie, Octopussy and it is this movie which put the hotel on the map for contemporary travellers. Here's a look at some of the hotels around the world made famous by movie stars.
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| February 19, 2009 | | Are you employment-ready?
Are graduates who theoretically can be leveraged by industries to propel their growth actually ready for workplace ready or ready-to-deploy?
Strengthen your ankles with yoga
*Shameem Akthar*, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center shows you five yoga practices that lubricate and power the ankle.
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| February 12, 2009 | | Single celebs share their Valentine's Day plans
Valentine's Day is around the corner and all those in love have made romantic plans, bought romantic gifts and are all set to celebrate the day with love and romance. However, what about those who have no current love interests? We talk to some single celebrities and discover how they are celebrating this day of love.
V-Day special: 'Love is...'
We asked youngsters off the street what Valentine's Day, love and all that romantic jazz means to them. We got some extremely interesting answers.
'Indian couples are becoming less tolerant'
In this day of lower tolerance levels and faster lives, relationships are not always easy to cultivate and nurture. Relationsip counsellor Dr Nagaswami talks about his new book and how couples can stay together.
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| February 11, 2009 | | Designerspeak: What to wear on a hot V-Day date!
All set for a romantic rendezvous on February 14? Are you stewing over the impression you'll make? Here's a few tips from fashion gurus to make sure your style speaks volumes about you!
Love in times of recession -- and repression!
Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches, but there's precious little you can do when your pockets are empty, isn't t it? And to top it off, the moral brigade is on red (even they can't escape the colour of love!) alert. Our resident cartoonist Uttam Ghosh gives us his take on romance in times of recession -- and repression!
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| February 10, 2009 | | Grammy Awards 2009: Red carpet fashion!
Which celebs shone at the Grammy Awards and which ones crashed and burned? We've got the best and the worst of red carpet fashion for you right here -- check it out.
V-Day special: 'Love is...'
We asked youngsters off the street what Valentine's Day, love and all that romantic jazz means to them. We got some extremely interesting answers.
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| February 09, 2009 | | Your romantic horoscope for 2009!
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, astrologer Aparna Bose has worked out your romantic horoscope for 2009. Will you be lucky in love this year? Find out right here!
The secret behind passionate kisses revealed
As Valentine's Day approaches, Wendy Hill, professor of psychology at Lafayette College, Pennsylvania has taken the opportunity to shed light on that most basic of all human expressions of love -- the smooch.
Travel: Most romantic places in India
The subcontinent's most enchanting spots -- from Himalayan mountain retreats and wilderness camps to former maharajahs' palaces.
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| February 05, 2009 | | Most romantic celebrity proposals
Hrithik proposed to Susanne by popping a ring in her coffee cup and Tom Cruise wooed Katy Holmes atop the Eiffel Tower. Here are a few real-life celebrity marriage proposals that were as romantic as it gets. So if you're proposing to your loved one on V-Day next week, you can steal a few thoughtful ideas!
A countdown to look fab by Valentine's Day!
NutritionVista.com brings you the easiest steps to have you looking fabulous by the time Valentine's Day rolls around.
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| February 04, 2009 | | Gayatri Khanna revs up fashion
One of the most eagerly anticipated golfing tournaments, the Mercedes Trophy, conducted the Western leg of its regional rounds in Mumbai on February 1. Designer Gayatri Khanna showcased a collection post the event, appropriately inspired by sponsor brand Mercedes Benz. Here's a look at
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| February 03, 2009 | | Why you must invest in gold now
Here's why investors take refuge in gold during financial crises and why you must buy gold now..
The latest bikini babe calendar
Chalk up another reason to drool all through 2009! Here's a look at photographer Manish Chaturvedi's Blue Water Waves 2009 calendar, launched last week and featuring a host of bikini-clad beauties.
7 GD myths demystified
Got a call from that coveted IIM for a group discussion interview? Here's what you must not do during your GDs to attract attention. These, if done, can actually backfire.
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| February 02, 2009 | | Fashion poll: Would you wear this?
Sometimes celebs end up in the whackiest clothing. We picked out a few famous faces seen in snazzy outfits recently and we want to know whether you'd wear the same stuff, given a chance. So take our poll and let us know!
World's top 15 business schools
The much-awaited Global MBA Rankings 2009 published annually by Financial Times, London, is finally out. Interestingly, India's Indian School of Business figures 15th in the list.
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| January 30, 2009 | | 'People are quirky': Suchitra Krishnamoorthy discusses her new book and her thoughts
Former singer, actor, poet and painter, Suchitra Krishnamoorthy now turns writer! Catch her talking about her new book, her life, and thoughts.
'I slept with one brother, want to marry the other'
Is your love life under pressure? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on January 15, addressing their relationship problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.
8 things you must know about the SATs
If you are a student in India and you want to go to college or university in the US, then you will need to appear for the SAT. It is a good idea to keep the following in mind.
Ladies, know your proper bra size!
Did you know that an overwhelming majority of Indian women wear the wrong bra size? Proprietor of lingerie boutique Boudoir London, Dalbir Bains explains common misconceptions about lingerie and why it's of paramount importance to get yourself fitted by a professional.
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| January 29, 2009 | | Hunger control with yoga
Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you four yogic tricks to beat hunger pangs.
Financial planning for a young couple
How should a young couple who want to buy their own house in the current econoomic slowdown should plan their act.
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| January 23, 2009 | | Style icon awards: India's most fashionable men!
Men's magazine FHM India facilitated the most stylish Indian men across entertaiment, sports and industry at the FHM India Manzoni Style Icon Awards 2009 in Mumbai on January 21. Presenting our most fashionable males.
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| January 22, 2009 | | Poll: Hottest moms in showbiz!
All these smokin' hot ladies are mothers. Who do you think is the yummiest mummy? Vote for your favourite!
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| January 21, 2009 | | Job trends 2009
Given the current situation of lay-offs, smaller pay packages and non-existent appraisals and promotions, where does one go looking for a job? rediff.com analyses some employment trends this year and brings to you the hottest and coldest options of 2009.
Indian designers comment on Michelle Obama's style
What do Indian designers think of the outfits Michelle Obama wore at her husband's presidential swearing-in ceremony and inaugural ball yesterday? Here's their take on America's new First Lady.
CAT topper Varun Garg's mantras for success
Varun Garg, who scored a 100 percentile in CAT 2008, shares his mantras for success.
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| January 20, 2009 | | Makeup trends for 2009
Are smokey eyes still 'in'? Which are the latest nail polish hues to sport? Should you be getting rid of that deep red lipstick? Here are the makeup trends for 2009.
Creating cars: My passion, my future
Three years ago, a few enterprising students of the K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai, embarked upon a small college project with a dream of building their own Formula 1 car and today, their creation is set to receive its third official entry into the Formula Students Design Competition in Germany.
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| January 19, 2009 | | Put together a trendy work wardrobe
Confused what to wear to work? Well, take heart, for fashion gurus have offered some universal dress codes that will take you away from the horror of choosing an outfit for office.
What Barack Obama teaches you about personal wealth
Barack Obama's successful campaign for Presidency was largely based on qualities like goal-oreintation, organsational abilities, discipline, creativity and hard work. The same qualities you need to create personal wealth. Here's what Barack Obama's successful election campaign teaches you about creating personal wealth.
Review: Games to look forward to in 2009
While 2008 was a great year for video games, 2009 promises to be just as good and may be even better, with a slew of promising titles heading your way all year round.
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| January 16, 2009 | | Running the Mumbai Marathon? Dietary dos & don'ts
NutritionVista.com provides a few diet and fitness tips to participants of the Mumbai Marathon, to be held January 18.
A military man's Marathon tips
Captain Vinod Nair, an ex army officer, gives you tips on how to run the Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 18.
Posh Spice poses in sexy lingerie
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has followed in the footsteps of her husband soccer ace David Beckham, by stripping off for a series of saucy Armani underwear ads. Here's a first look at the saucy pics.
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| January 12, 2009 | | Indian beauties audition for Miss India
The Femina Miss India beauty pageant held a wildcard entry special in Mumbai on January 10 and 11. Young women from anywhere in India were invited to a walk-in audition at the venue and take their shot at making it to the finals. Insiyah Vahanvaty and Nithya Ramani report.
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| January 09, 2009 | | Yoga trends for 2009
Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, on the six trends that will redefine yoga this year.
'Handicapped and desperately in love'
Is your love life under pressure? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on January 8, addressing their relationship problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.
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| January 08, 2009 | | The dangers of binge-drinking
Did you know that binge drinking can cause seizures, a coma, hypothermia and other health complications? NutritionVista.com outlines the pitfalls of binge drinking.
Astrology Special: Your horoscope for 2009
Get Ahead presents an astrological guide to 2009. What do the stars have in store for you this year? Find out right here!
Management students flying high
Management students at ISB share their flying experience and reveal how flying helps them improve their management perspectives.
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| January 07, 2009 | | Fashion Special: Trends for 2009
What's going to be hot this year and what's not? We have it from the fashion gurus themselves, so get those shopping bags ready!
How to bring joy back to your work
Joy at work is not a matter of working in a lavish infrastructure, earning countless dollars and partying out every night. It is rather a practice of being happy with what you are doing and more importantly for whom you are doing.
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| January 02, 2009 | | 'Home buyers may not have bargaining power tomorrow'
R Ramachandran Nair, director & chief executive officer, LIC Housing Finance Ltd., believes that any genuine home loan borrowers should opt for floating rate home loans unless they are sure that interest rates are likely to move up in the near future.
Marriage special: Tips for the big day
It’s here -- the big day you've probably been waiting for your whole life. Or one that your Significant Other sprung on you with a solitaire in your soup. However you see it, you know you want everything to run smoother than the icing on your three-tier wedding cake. That's why we’re going to discuss the elements that come together to make your big wedding day special.
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