http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:56:58 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:56:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-lensman-finds-honourable-mention-in-world-press-photo_1648529 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-lensman-finds-honourable-mention-in-world-press-photo_1648529 Salil Bera was the only photographer from India this year who was selected for the honourable mention in the event. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:27:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 Tinselville is all set to head to the sandy beaches of Goa for yet another wedding this season. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review_food-review-aqua-bar-in-bangalore_1648229 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review_food-review-aqua-bar-in-bangalore_1648229 Safe and affordable, Aqua Bar could provide some relief to the cubicle-dwellers in the city looking for a quick drink before heading home, after a long day at work. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:35:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_tarun-tahiliani-loves-to-be-different_1648226 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_tarun-tahiliani-loves-to-be-different_1648226 Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani loves to be different and that’s what he’s constantly striving for… Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:29:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_arohis-poonchh-collection-comes-with-a-strong-message_1648223 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_arohis-poonchh-collection-comes-with-a-strong-message_1648223 Say art for cause and Arohi’s name is sure to pop up. After doing her bit for less fortunate girl children, the artist has set her eyes on yet another awareness mission. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:23:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_mumbaikars-toss-paper-planes-to-win-big_1648110 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_mumbaikars-toss-paper-planes-to-win-big_1648110 Participants enthusiastically took part in Red Bull Paper Wings 2012. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-will-or-self-will_1648131 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-will-or-self-will_1648131 Our will is a kind of self-will — aggressive, having our way, wanting our desires to be fulfilled. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_mana-shetty-s-preview-of-fashion-collection_1647996 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_mana-shetty-s-preview-of-fashion-collection_1647996 Mana Shetty showcased a collection with a burst of gold at this fashion event co-hosted by Sharmilla Khanna. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 Mallika Sherawat recently shot for the second issue of WMB 3D: World's Most Beautiful, the world's first 3D magazine. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_mum-s-love-can-boost-kid-s-brain-development_1647875 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_mum-s-love-can-boost-kid-s-brain-development_1647875 School-age children who get plenty of nurturing from their mothers early in life have brains with a larger hippocampus, a key structure important to learning, memory and response to stress, a new study has found. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:16:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_moderate-coffee-intake-brings-health-benefits_1647872 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_moderate-coffee-intake-brings-health-benefits_1647872 It helps burn calories, protects heart, enhances brain power & increases capacity to work. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:12:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_spondylitis-striking-indias-young_1647866 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_spondylitis-striking-indias-young_1647866 Long working hours on the computer, a desk job, lack of physical activity, consumption of junk food & obesity are a grim reality today. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:01:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review_book-review-the-adventures-of-timpa-operation-rescue_1647638 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review_book-review-the-adventures-of-timpa-operation-rescue_1647638 Daniel Pinto reviews Jahangir Kerawala & Sarabjit Sen’s The Adventures of Timpa: Operation Rescue. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_singapore-sunny-side-up_1647807 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_singapore-sunny-side-up_1647807 DNA visits one of the most talked-about entertainment destinations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:10:22 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_let-your-home-say-who-you-are_1647822 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_let-your-home-say-who-you-are_1647822 Home décor is not about trends, it should reflect the person who inhabits the space, says Kimiko Menzies, of Eka. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:54:36 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_oh-for-that-piece-of-glass_1647818 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_oh-for-that-piece-of-glass_1647818 It’s not easy to understand the value of luxury brands unless one is aware of their history; and most of them come with copious volumes of it. DNA tries to unravel the mystery behind glass… Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:52:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_dreamy-destinations-for-valentine-s-day_1647790 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_dreamy-destinations-for-valentine-s-day_1647790 DNA looks at some romantic hotspots around the world. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:44:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_singapore-sunny-side-up_1647803 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_singapore-sunny-side-up_1647803 A concrete-perfect city, Singapore seems walled by high rises from atop. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:36:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_mugdha-godse-s-himalayan-holiday_1647778 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_mugdha-godse-s-himalayan-holiday_1647778 Actress Mugdha Godse shares her experience in Kulu-Manali where she went to celebrate her mum’s birthday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:55:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_band-remember-shakti-performs-at-music-concert_1647476 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_band-remember-shakti-performs-at-music-concert_1647476 Band ‘Remember Shakti’ was in concert after a gap of six years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_launch-of-ritu-pande-s-fashion-collection_1647570 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_launch-of-ritu-pande-s-fashion-collection_1647570 Nisha Jamvwal hosted the showcasing of Ritu Pande’s fashion collection keeping Valentine’s Day in mind. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-the-art-of-tuning_1647648 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-the-art-of-tuning_1647648 Buddha took a flower and looked at his students silently requesting them to respond. Each student interpreted according to their own inner philosophy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_bangalore-fashion-week-hits-and-misses_1647426 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_bangalore-fashion-week-hits-and-misses_1647426 There were hits, there were misses and there were those ideas that will stick around as trends — here’s our definitive list of what we loved at the sixth Bangalore Fashion Week. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:26:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_spaces-in-bangalore-where-art-thrives_1647379 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_spaces-in-bangalore-where-art-thrives_1647379 When art oozed out of its pores, some Bangaloreans went ahead to create spaces that not only accommodated the creative juices but also elevated art to a very high pedestal. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:55:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_chai-cafes-woo-coffee-fans-in-urban-india_1647353 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_chai-cafes-woo-coffee-fans-in-urban-india_1647353 A first-time visitor to New Delhi might think Indians are addicted to coffee. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:06:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-secrets-of-creation_1647268 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/report_positive-thinking-secrets-of-creation_1647268 Everything in this creation is a complete whole. Anything that comes out of this creation is complete and anything that goes back is also complete. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_its-official-smoking-makes-men-stupid_1647139 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_its-official-smoking-makes-men-stupid_1647139 Smoking may accelerate cognitive decline in men, researchers have warned. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_celebs-rock-at-bangalore-fashion-week-after-party_1647117 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_celebs-rock-at-bangalore-fashion-week-after-party_1647117 The last day of Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week ended with a bang as DJ Jasmeet and MC Riyaz kept the crowd on its feet till the party ended. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_lebanese-author-hanan-al-shaykh-welcomes-role-of-women-in-arab-spring_1647094 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_lebanese-author-hanan-al-shaykh-welcomes-role-of-women-in-arab-spring_1647094 The renowned Lebanese author is happy like never before, as she witnesses the churnings that are taking place today in the Arab society. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-archaeologists-discover-indus-valley-era-seal_1647081 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-archaeologists-discover-indus-valley-era-seal_1647081 The seal features the carved figure of an ibex with two pictographs. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_grand-finale-in-pictures-bangalore-fashion-week_1647059 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_grand-finale-in-pictures-bangalore-fashion-week_1647059 If anything defined the last day it was definitely the feverish enthusiasm of the crowds; DNA gives you an insight into the finalé’s collections. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:29:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pictures-remain-accessible_1647043 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pictures-remain-accessible_1647043 The photos do not disappear even after they are deleted but can still be accessed by anyone with a link to the images themselves. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:51:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_rohit-bal-grand-final-designer-at-lakm-fashion-week_1647010 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_rohit-bal-grand-final-designer-at-lakm-fashion-week_1647010 The fashion designer is excited about representing modern India at the upcoming fashion week, but can’t talk about it, just yet… Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:47:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_physical-punishment-may-turn-kids-more-aggressive_1647008 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_physical-punishment-may-turn-kids-more-aggressive_1647008 Physical punishment of children is potentially harmful to their long-term development, researchers have warned. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:45:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_indias-my-home-now-mia-evonne-uyeda_1646996 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_indias-my-home-now-mia-evonne-uyeda_1646996 The gorgeous Mia Evonne Uyeda, was in Bangalore last week and DNA caught up with the model-actor to find out more about her new ‘Indian’ avatar. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:22:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_perils-of-crash-diets_1646973 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_perils-of-crash-diets_1646973 Going on crash diets can take a huge toll on your body in many ways. Marathon runner and fitness expert Chandra Gopalan warns you of the perils. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:02:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_bitter-childhood-was-charles-dickens-greatest-inspiration_1646851 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_bitter-childhood-was-charles-dickens-greatest-inspiration_1646851 In addition to being perhaps the most famous novelist of the Victorian age, Dickens was an influential social reformer. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shah-rukh-slapgate-move-to-cancel-licence-of-juhu-lounge-bar-aurus_1646847 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shah-rukh-slapgate-move-to-cancel-licence-of-juhu-lounge-bar-aurus_1646847 Sources said police commissioner Arup Patnaik was miffed after the media reported the alleged incident as taking place at 4.30am. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_ash-and-junelia-chandler-wedding-party_1646747 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_ash-and-junelia-chandler-wedding-party_1646747 Ketan Kadam hosted a fun bash for newly-weds Ash and Junelia Chandler, that saw the swish society set breeze in to congratulate the couple. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_a-fusion-of-its-kind_1646914 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_a-fusion-of-its-kind_1646914 Renowned musicians like Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan and others put together a fusion show Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:04:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_when-art-meets-the-environment_1646913 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_when-art-meets-the-environment_1646913 As a part of the Germany - India Year 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities, a unique exhibit explores eco-sustainability Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:02:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_own-a-picasso-artwork_1646911 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_own-a-picasso-artwork_1646911 Now, you can acquire artworks by legendary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Salvado. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:01:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_in-pictures-celebs-horse-around-at-indian-derby_1646730 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_in-pictures-celebs-horse-around-at-indian-derby_1646730 Abhay Deol and Sameera Reddy added a glam touch to this already stylish racing event. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_positive-thinking-accumulating-happiness_1646875 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_positive-thinking-accumulating-happiness_1646875 . It is said that a person with a happy, healthy mind is the one who is happiest, because in this state of mind he remains calm and truly happy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_positive-thinking-real-alcoholics_1646840 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_positive-thinking-real-alcoholics_1646840 The real alcoholic may start off as a moderate drinker; he may or may not become a continuous hard drinker; but at some stage of his drinking career he begins to lose all control of his liquor consumption. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:03:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_in-pictures-a-day-at-the-premier-indian-derby_1646665 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_in-pictures-a-day-at-the-premier-indian-derby_1646665 Indian Derby presents fashionistas an opportunity to show off. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:20:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_how-fashion-models-cope-with-stress_1646621 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_how-fashion-models-cope-with-stress_1646621 With all the frenzied action backstage before any fashion show, it takes smart strategies for the models to stay on top of stress... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:33:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_day-3-cranking-up-the-heat-at-bangalore-fashion-week_1646594 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_day-3-cranking-up-the-heat-at-bangalore-fashion-week_1646594 Day three of Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week turned out to be a truly high-octane event with futuristic dresses, dramatic choreography, fun and fashionable accessories and whole lot more. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_anticipation-satisfaction-on-day-4-of-bangalore-fashion-week_1646575 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_anticipation-satisfaction-on-day-4-of-bangalore-fashion-week_1646575 Anticipation and a certain sense of satisfaction enveloped Day 4 of the Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:08:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_pictures-of-art-history-and-horses-in-mumbai_1646551 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/slideshow_pictures-of-art-history-and-horses-in-mumbai_1646551 Classic curves – both vintage and human. Vintage cars, racy models and curious crowds throng the three thrilling events in Mumbai. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:44:42 GMT