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Tea Tales

Tea derived from the plants Camellia sinensis contains polyphenols in the form of flavonoids and its sub group flavanols, which gives the tea its antioxidant properties.Polyphenols protect the cells from damaging physiological process known as oxidative stress. Oxidation produces free radicals these are unstable molecules which occur naturally// in the body and an increased...

Indian Designers show lot of Talent

According to a buyer at the American chain of Saks Fifth Avenue stores Indian fashion designer show a lot of talent// is open to joint development of designer wear garments. "I was very astonished and impressed by the way young people are designing here. It's very international and there is a thought of India in their work which is very beautiful," said Lily Amir Arjomand, general mer...

Another Twist to the Tale of Reservation of Medical Seats

The tale of the controversial reservation of postgraduate medical seats to in-service candidates has developed another twist//. On Tuesday the Government announced that these candidates would have to serve the government for a minimum specified period upon completion of the PG degree failing which they would haver to pay a default fine of Rs 20 lakhs. The government’s decision to furthe...

Anti-Quota Stir: Stalemate Continues; Fast Enters 10th Day

New Delhi: Despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal, the stalemate between government and protesting medicos over quota issue continued as the doctors persisted with their hunger strike for the tenth day today.// 'As of now there is status quo and we will continue our strike as government has not agreed to setting up a committee of experts to review the reservation policy,' Dr Vi...

Students Fell Ill After Eating Stale Food on I-Day

More than 40 schoolchildren in Madhya Pradesh fell ill, five of them seriously, after eating stale food on Independence Day, an official said Wednesday.// As many as 44 children of Pratapura Primary School, 60 km from Chhattarpur town, fell ill after eating "halwa puri" Tuesday. The children complained of stomach ache and started vomiting after eating the snack, which was...

Moderate Drinkers Outlive Their Teetotaler and Heavy Drinking Counterparts

Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may be good for your health, a new study has found. A new study from the University of Miami has shown that people who drink moderately are more likely to report above-average health than light drinkers, heavy drinkers and those who have never drank. However, it is not clear whether moderate drinking leads to better health or whe...