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    75 and counting! Bengaluru man behind the wooden maskLifestyle
    75 and counting! Bengaluru man behind the wooden mask

    36-year-old theatre enthusiast has been collecting masks since college days.

    19 Oct 2016 6:57 AM IST

    Differently abled children who have found a new lease of life through WARDSNation
    WARDS: Why should visually challenged lead a lesser life?

    He started WARDS in a small piece of land in Jeevan Bimanagar in 1992 with just 10 children.

    17 Oct 2016 6:56 AM IST

    The survey also revealed that only 1% of adult smokers in India are regular or occasional e-cigarette users. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    E-cigarettes a safe option to kick the butt: Survey

    A positive alternative to conventional cigarettes, reveals study.

    17 Oct 2016 6:54 AM IST

    Many are reportedly now willing to ditch their office cubicles for a more genial environmentLifestyle
    Office On The Go: A concept to move cubicles

    We offer them all the comforts of an office space along with a cafe-like feel, says Gupta.

    16 Oct 2016 6:57 AM IST

    India Vision Institute (IVI), an NGO organised a walk from St. Johns Hospital to Forum Mall, on the occasion of World Sight Day on Thursday.Lifestyle
    10 crore suffer from eye ailments: Vinod Daniel

    Many cases of blindness are preventable.

    14 Oct 2016 3:49 AM IST

    They charged me the Rs 11,000 despite the fact that I was voluntarily donating blood to my sister-in-law,\ recalls Chetan, who had no choice but to pay up. (Representational image)Nation
    Bengaluru: Voluntary blood donation for relative costs man Rs 11,000

    Chetan Jayatheertha volunteered to donate blood as she was badly in need of it.

    13 Oct 2016 3:09 AM IST

    immersion of goddess Durga on the occasion of Vijayadashami, at Ulsoor lakeNation
    Devotees bid farewell to goddess Durga in Bengaluru

    Not just Bengalis but others too were seen doing Pujo shopping months before Durga Puja and joining in the ten-day...

    12 Oct 2016 12:46 AM IST

    Team India Cares plans a fundraising campaign with NGOsLifestyle
    India Cares, helping NGOs find their feet

    India Cares was registered in 2008, but the work started in earnest eight years earlier.

    3 Oct 2016 2:48 AM IST

    With the advent of new drugs, treatment has improved, but it also carries the risk of side effects. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Update epilepsy treatment guidelines: Expert

    Dr Subhas pointed out that the guidelines will also throw light on a need for better syndromic diagnosis.

    3 Oct 2016 2:20 AM IST

    Observing that agriculture does not receive the importance it deserves.Nation
    The chat room: Let's mix it all up. Pisciculture, horticulture,...

    Speaking of the declining land availability, he points out that a family cannot survive on one or two acres.

    2 Oct 2016 4:14 AM IST

    Seeing the growing interest in ancient physical, mental and spiritual practices, Aastha has organised a wellness weekend on October 15 and 16 to teach people about auras and chakras. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Stressed out Bengalureans seek solace in yoga

    Even those aged 80 years opt for this ancient fitness regime.

    1 Oct 2016 1:57 AM IST

    Earlier identification of people who would most benefit from lifestyle changes and medication to reduce their risk of a heart attack could save countless lives. (Photo: Pixabay)Lifestyle
    A young body, but an ailing heart

    On World Heart Day, doctors say that 40-50 citizens have a heart attack on an average every day in the city.

    28 Sept 2016 2:49 AM IST

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