Q: What surprise can we expect from Remya from her upcoming Malayalam flick “the bachelors party”?

A: For me what counts is the scope of a character. If I find that surprise element which I can give my audience in a particular character, I won’t think twice for taking it up. Bachelor’s party is one such experiment I would say. Just like ‘traffic’ and ‘chaapa kurish’, it will definitely have exclusivity, but my character is totally unlike the ones I have done earlier. Be it stones or roses, I am ready to accept it.

Q: Your name is well plated in all the ‘WOODS’ in South India. Where and how are we going to watch Remya in 2012?

A: I am over and done with doing all my works for 2012. Bachelor’s party and husbands in Goa will have my contributions to mollywood. In tollywood, ‘Salaamath’ is going to be my next release. A luminous group of young and aspiring talented artists have joined hands in a Tamil flick ‘PIZZA’ and that would be my this year’s kollywood release. Wait and Watch

Q: How did you come into into the Singing side of the industry?

A: It all began a year ago when I was attending a reality show as a guest judge. That day Music Director Sharath sir came to know that I am passionate about music. A time came when he wanted a fresh voice with a unique temper for his folk track in the film “Ivan megharoopan”. He says my name came to his mind first as he remembered the day we talked about music. The feedback was amazing. Almost all the industry people rang me up to convey their appreciation and I finally felt like I am at the pink of the hell. After that sang two more songs – one for “bachelor party” and the other for “thattathin marayathu”.

Q: You can be well compared and called as the ‘Mollywood Vidya Balan” as you try out the sides which many artists thought were impossible. Would you dare to do a movie like Dirty Picture?

A: I would definitely consider such a brave script. But to commit it or not, that decision can be taken thinking about the circumstances and the situation. I never say a ‘NO’ until unless I have a solid and genuine reason to say.

Q: Will you go for a plump make over as the size zero trends are replaced by the curvy one?

A: I would prefer ‘setting’ a trend rather than ‘imitating’ it. I will not choose to go for something which doesn’t make me contented and which doesn’t suit me. The way I look now and the way I will appear in the future have got nothing to do with the sparkling trends of the time.

Q: What is that one particular thing which drives Remya crazy?

A: ‘Music Music Music’. I am unbelievably passionate about music. For me it varies from time to time. Classical to fusion to jazz to rock. Anything would do. My dream is to end up as a singing actress.

Q: Are you a travel freak?

A: As I work for the whole South Indian Film Industry, I get to travel a lot. I was not a travel freak before. But I think this amazingly freaky industry would turn me into a travel freak soon. Nowadays, when I sit alone during my free time, I have even started thinking about touring even to the wildest places on earth.

Q: Which place in your opinion is the best shopping hub in India?

A: That would definitely be Chennai. When my costume flavor and sanity is considered, Chennai gives me everything I want and I know many fabulous shopping outlets there.

 Q: How is Remya Nambeeshan when she takes the veil of a sensuous actress?

A: I am kind of a chill out person who does not want any tension bundle to hang on to my shoulder. I was equally busy even before I became an actress, with all the school and youth fest activities. So I know very well how to manage both my personal and professional life.

Q: Are you ready to share your ‘Success Mantra’ with the readers?

Ans: Why not? I haven’t woven any success fabric of my own. Think positive. Do not spend time digging out the negatives of a particular thing. Try to see its positive side and go bravely for it. For certain things, we might a good amount of mettle. Gain that guts and move on.

Meera Nair

Factor number one when you are not mentally unstable, where you are distracted by work, school, family and friends, a million thoughts and unsolvable dilemmas run through your head like morning news’ headlines, know that it shows on your face like the blue sky on a sunny day. It’s a downer, but it’s the truth. Then there’s the emotional part of it, it’s a no brainer, when you are cranky or simply feeling blue and a frown appears on your face, it comes with a BEAWARE sign. These frowns and worry lines on your face are some of the main contributors to the additional wrinkles that will eventually start appearing on your face later on as you age. So turn that frown upside down. Now though last, the limelight obviously needs to be shed onto this one, the physical aspects which reason into keeping your skin perfect. When you are physically healthy meaning daily exercise along with eating healthy and delicious food on a timely basis, half of your problems will disappear because always keep in mind you are what you eat. So with these three factors in mind how should you go on about your way to obtaining your dream of the perfect skin minus all the products with the names of ingredients which seems impossible to pronounce for anyone?

Well here is key to the much sought after treasure…

Drink Lots and Lots of Water -the rule is that an individual should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It’s not just a measure of hydrating yourself but it also washes out the toxins from your organs and helps to provide the cells in your body nutrients. These toxins include hormones that trigger the acne that appear your face.

Avoid Oily and Greasy Foods- this does not mean you have to stop eating oily or greasy foods, but limit yourself to an extreme level because it causes a particular chemical named sebum to increase in your body which causes acne.

Have Your Daily Fruits and Veggies- Remember an apple a day keeps the doctor away, though its mainly intended towards keeping your teeth healthy, it also helps with your skin, always remember have you daily fruits and veggies. Especially the green vegetables just think about achieving the perfect skin and you’ll learn to eat it.

Have Food Containing Omega 3 Acids- omega 3 acids . . . you might be wondering what in the world?? Well omega 3 is an acid that can be found in foods like flax seeds, cauliflower, mainly fish, cabbage, cooked soybeans, and mustard seeds that can help dry and itchy skin.

Have Foods Containing Antioxidants- Antioxidants is your defense mechanism for fighting a splurge of wrinkles, so binge out on fruits like different berries (which contain the highest level of antioxidants), apples, oranges, plums, and red grapes!

Avoid washing your face too much- Washing your face too much can make your skin too dry, so wash your face at least once or twice daily, because your skin needs at least a little oil to be kept moist.

Exercise daily- Even if it’s just for 20 or 30 minutes a day exercise daily, when you sweat it’s good for your skin, due to the fact that it opens up your pores and cleanses it. The more perspire the better . . . just remember to take a cold shower afterwards, you don’t want to drive anyone away with your after workout odor.

Avoid make-up- Your setting yourself on the highway to looking more aged than you really are on this one. Make-up does not better your skin, only for the time you have it on does it make your skin look pretty, that is if you look from afar. . .

Avoid Using Facial Products With Names of Ingredient That are Impossible to Pronounce- If you can’t say it then don’t use it, half of the names of the ingredients involved in making the creams to prevent various types of skin problems is gibberish so how do you know all these manmade chemicals will help your skin?

Denisha Sahadevan

Varanasi is one of the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and is located in the northern part of India. It is locally called Banaras and is also known as Kashi. There is a considerable number of sightseeing spots in this city. Tourist Attractions in Varanasi offers authentic information on the places of tourist interests in Varanasi.

Being an important Hindu pilgrimage center, Varanasi attracts a large number of people from all over the world. For centuries, Varanasi is associated not only with Hinduism but also with Buddhism and Jainism. Besides numerous temples, Varanasi also boasts of Buddhist Stupas and Jain temples. Varanasi is also a mirror of the age-old Indian civilization. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.

With a number of temples, Mrs. Annie Besant chose Varanasi as the home for her ‘Theosophical Society’ and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, to institute ‘Benares Hindu University, the biggest University in Asia. Ayurveda is said to be originated at Varanasi and is believed to be the basis of modern medical sciences such as Plastic surgery, Cataract and Calculus operations. Maharshi Patanjali, the preceptor of Ayurveda and Yoga, was also affiliated with Varanasi, the holy city. Varanasi is also famous for its trade and commerce, especially for the finest silks and gold and silver brocades, since the early days.

Honored authors such as the ever-famous novelist Prem Chand and Tulsi Das, the famous saint-poet who wrote Ram Charit Manas. Aptly called as the cultural capital of India, Varanasi has provided the right platform for all cultural activities to flourish. Many exponents of dance and music have come from Varanasi. Ravi Shankar, the internationally renowned Sitar maestro and Ustad Bismillah Khan, (the famous Shehnai player) are all sons of the blessed city or have lived here for major part of their lives.

By Air – The Airport at Babatpur is just 22 kilometer away from the city. Varanasi is well- connected by regular service of flights with some major cities like Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Kolkata (Calcutta), Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Katmandu.

By Road – Regular bus services can be availed from Varanasi to Jaunpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur. One can also go to all the major cities by road.

By Rail – The city is connected by super fast trains to Delhi and all the major cities across the country like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Allahabad, Patna, Jaipur, Gorakhpur and Khajuraho.

Klout is a San Francisco-based company that provides social media analytics to measure a user’s influence across her or his social network. Data from social networking sites are used to arrive at the klout score. It analyses the persons network, content created and how they interact with people. The company has been subject to substantial criticism, both for its business model and its operating principle. An article in an international magazine tells how an individual interviewed for a VP position at a Toronto marketing agency was unsuccessful when he wasn’t able to explain what Klout was and subsequently returned a poor score with the social profiling site. It has caused debate in the marketing industry.

Bloggers are finding to Pinterest to be very lucrative, particularly those whose blogs include some element of photography or design. The social media site which recently became the third most popular behind Facebook and Twitter gives them another outlet to display their photos and provides the ability to interact with their fellow bloggers. It is for sure that Pinterest will bring you a lot of clients.

The professional networking site, Linkedin has launched an app for the new Ipad. The HTML 5 based LinkedIn app for iPad, which brings a host of new features, is compatible with both the older and the new iPad. The app has a special focus to on segments like Update, Inbox, User and Groups. This not only makes it easier for members to accomplish tasks easily, but also makes it more intuitive to find what they are looking for when they are little short on time.

The Internet users sprung from a mere 25000 users in 1998 to about 100+ million users in 2010. The Internet download speed in India is 0.7 Mbps (World average was registered as 1.9 mbps) and the upload speed is 1.44 Mbps (rank 144). As per NextWeb source, of the 1.21 billion India’s population, 8.4% of them are internet users, 2.1 use facebook as the social networking platform. Of this 50% on Indians are aged 25 or below. India is the 5th largest country for the social networking giant Facebook having 24 million users, of which 9 million have joined in last 6 months and it will be the 2nd largest by 2012.

Hey we are still talking about social networking. How about some social shopping and social gifting, e-commerce experts say that the next big thing in online commerce is of social shopping and gifting. Several new sites have sprang to utilize this opportunity.  Kaboodle is a social network based on shopping and can put you in touch with other shoppers who have similar interests in products. Kaboodle also features product reviews, and as you grow to know the community, the product reviews become more relevant since you’ll recognize some of the reviewers.

May 2012 Vol 2 Issue No.7 available at your nearest bookstores..

The following are some of the vital daily routines to be practiced as suggested by Ayurveda masters. The practical solution is to read what the masters have said and then organize life based on your individual situation. Daily routine means adopting a disciplined lifestyle that promotes good health. Depending on the land and the community where you live, your daily routine is bound to differ.

Wake up by about 4:30 am before sunrise. Say a word of thanks to God, focus on your bodily functions and the duties you have to undertake on the day. Be sensitive. Has the food consumed the previous day digested properly? Was the sleep enough to give you energy for the day? Moreover be aware of the priorities for the day. Now visualize a positive outcome to all the challenges ahead for the day. Now attend to bodily functions like urination and bowel movement. If you observe your punctuality in the intake of food, the above functions should be smooth. Bowel movement is prompted by a combination of habit, punctuality and a congenial atmosphere. Defecation has to take place in such a manner that the surrounding air, water or soil are not contaminated. This is a basic rule to be observed to prevent the spreading of many diseases. Washing with clean water is also important. The next step is to clean the teeth. Burned rice husk mixed with salt is good for the teeth. You may use the crushed tip of a Neem stick as a tooth brush.It is a good habit to practice cleaning of the tongue also. A clean tongue helps with clear pronunciation and improves the sense of taste. Teeth should be cleaned in the morning and at night after dinner. Rinse mouth and clean face with only fresh clean water. It could be surprising to know that many diseases are caused due to unhealthy oral hygiene. Early morning coffee or tea should not be taken without cleaning teeth. If you pay attention to small health and hygiene details like these, you can avoid major health setbacks.

The next daily routine is exercise. Exercise is important for all; and it should be of prime importance if you are leading a sedentary life. The amount of exercise depends on the physical condition of each individual. Physical activity should not become an excessive strain on the body. People who are unable to find time to exercise in the morning can do so even in the evening time. Ayurveda system recommends oiling the body before exercising. The beautiful body of the ‘Asuras’ is believed to be due to their regular exercise routine after oiling their body. Regular oil application maintains the tone and complexion of the skin while keeping it wrinkle-free. It also strengthens the nerves.  For best results oil your head, ears and feet. This provides a deep sleep, improves eye sight and maintains good hearing sense. You need to oil the entire body only twice a week. If you visit a shop carrying Ayurveda products you can purchase oils that are ideal for your particular body type. The composition and ingredients in the oil vary, and an expert can suggest the correct one based on your body type. A good bath cleans the body well and you feel good. Otherwise sweat and dirt builds up on the skin and creates a potentially unhealthy breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. If you are constrained for time in the morning, you may take your bath at night before food. Make sure that the bathrooms are clean. If you are taking bath in the river or pond make sure that the water and the banks are clean. If you are sick, bathing should be as per the instruction of your doctor. When choosing soap, make sure that it is balanced for acidity or harshness on the skin.

In Kerala it has been a tradition to use powders like Rasnaadhichoornam, Kachooradhichoornam, Ash etc. on the head after bath. After bath wear only clean clothes which are made out of pure cotton. What is worn during the day should be changed and fresh clothes be worn after returning home. Clothes define an attitude. So you should be comfortable with what you wear both physically and mentally.

Sandals & Umbrella.

During summer season sandals and umbrellas must be used. This gives protection from rain and heat. Walking barefoot on clean grass and sand are good for the eye.

Food

When hungry eat nutritious food as per your digestion allows. According to the masters eat 2times a day, clear your bowels 2times a day and urinate 6 times a day to achieve proper health. Get rest after taking food. It is also ideal that you take your food before sunset, after bath and changing into fresh clothes. At night if you get thirsty, water boiled with dried ginger and cumin seeds could be taken. If you avoid food at night you will get quality sleep. This will also help you to follow through your daily routine with ease even before sunrise.

As you can see, these are simple and basic health principles. The key is to be consistent and take it as a personal challenge to make this a routine in your life. If you do this , your body will forever be thankful to you!

Quick Heal Technologies’ MD and CEO and Co-Founder and CTO, Receive ‘Maxell Award for Corporate Excellence’

Kailash Katkar, MD and CEO, and Sanjay Katkar, Co-Founder and CTO, Quick Heal Technologies, receive the coveted Maxell Award for Innovation

Mr. Kailash Katkar, MD and CEO, and Mr. Sanjay Katkar, Co-Founder and CTO, Quick Heal Technologies, the leading provider of security solutions worldwide, received the Maxell Award for Maharashtra Corporate Excellence, 2012 – in the category of Innovation. The exalted award felicitates corporate leaders who stand out from the crowd setting an example in creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership.

The brother duo are achievers par excellence who managed to transform their business from a small one-room, boot-strapped electrical device repair station to a Security Solutions empire spread over 60 countries worldwide. The Quick Heal product family today is an established industry benchmark of worldwide repute with products acknowledged by consumers, small business, government establishments and corporate houses.

“Receiving Maxell Award was a moment of pride for us. We have always tried to set standards as far as quality, originality and innovation is concerned. Creating a brand with strong Indian roots and catapulting it to International standards is what we have been striving for and it is indeed motivational to receive an honour that recognizes that. It is a call for action – to improve and inspire!” said Kailash Katkar, Managing Director and CEO, Quick Heal Technologies.

The ‘Maxell Award for Corporate Excellence’ is a campaign with a noble cause. The movement is devoted to the cause of hand picking exceptional leaders of change – leaders who inspire, who dare to dream and are relentless in pursuit of their dreams. A lot of fore-thought and enunciation goes into the process of selecting the winners. Decisions are taken on the parameters both subjective and objective in nature like the achiever’s commitment to cause, conviction and purpose, depth of entrepreneurship or business leadership, quality of innovation, collaboration and co-creation as also the larger impact of achievements and accomplishments. The ceremony was conducted on May 6^th 2012, at the Jahangir Bhaba Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai and the awardees were felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Hon’ble Shri. Prithviraj Chavan.

“It is indeed a celebration of breakthroughs where ingenuity, innovation and integrity are concerned. Being honoured amidst stalwarts from the fields of Science and Technology and Business is an achievement in itself. This recognition goes a long way to say that in order to think big you have to start small and not give up on the values that you choose to begin with.” said Sanjay Katkar, Co-Founder and CTO, Quick Heal Technologies.

About Quick Heal Technologies

 Quick Heal Technologies is leading provider of Internet Security tools and is a forerunner in antivirus Technology in India. Quick Heal Technologies was founded in 1993 and has been actively involved in Research and Development of antivirus software since then. Serving millions of users worldwide, Quick Heal Technologies employs more than 480 people across 22 branches with its headquarters in Pune, India.

The award winning Quick Heal product family has been established as an industry benchmark in computer security certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, and West Coast Labs UK. The company is a Red Herring Asia 2009 winner that places it amongst 100 most promising companies driving the future of technology in Asia.

The security products are used by consumers, small business, Government establishments and corporate houses for protecting their computers from viruses and other vulnerable threats. Foresight has kept Quick Heal a class apart allowing it to constantly engage in a quest to continuously better performance and products rendering quality service, and cost advantages. Quick Heal has partnered with Microsoft, Intel, IQuinox and Vade Retro to provide comprehensive antivirus solutions that can be easily integrated into the partner’s technology.

Quick Heal operates through a network of dealers and channel partners in more than 60 countries globally.

For more information on Quick Heal Technologies, visit www.quickheal.com

Q:

A: First of all if it is only slightly yellowish and if you are a fair complexioned person you should not make your teeth whiter because that will look very artificial. Bleaching is a good option for whitening teeth. The teeth are whitened using two types of bleaching techniques

1: Home Bleach. Where the dentist makes a tray or a plastic mould the bleaching gel solution is then powered into the tray and placed in the mouth overnight for 6 to 10 nights by the patient.

2: In office bleach. The professional bleaching gel is more powerful and has to be guarded from the gums and the offer oral soft tissues using special chemical barriers. The bleaching gel is then applied to the teeth and the process is activated by a high intensity light. Some dentists use laser to activate the gel and hence there is a better and faster penetration of the gel into the teeth.

Both the bleaching procedures cause micro-pores on the enamel surfaces and pumps fresh oxygen into the pores to make the teeth whiter. The processes may have to be repeated after an interval of 6 months to 2 years as the teeth might get darker by the use of coloured foods. The major disadvantage is the sensitivity of teeth when repeated bleaching is done or if the process is not done meticulously.

The permanent solution for dark and discoloured teeth is to do veneers or laminates on the surface of teeth. The process is done in two visits and the results achieved is permanent but it is expensive than bleaching.

Q:  I underwent braces treatment three years back but the front teeth comes forward if I don’t wear the retainers every day. There are no gaps between teeth at the tip but near the gums spaces are present. I am 22 years old and I don’t want to put braces once again Please suggest some other plans to correct my condition.

A: If the retainers are not worn regularly for the total retention period the teeth will not stay at the corrected position. But if the retention period is over and still the teeth are moving forward that means the teeth are not in a stable occlusion/bite. Please do not use th retainers to move it back and then leave it to come forward but rather leave the teeth to move to a stable position and then a specialist can correct the appearance by using different aesthetic enhancement techniques. The spaces near the gums also can be corrected by partial veneering of the teeth.

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How can I get rid of dark circles?

Here are some natural remedies for dark circles under the eyes: one is bananas— the potassium helps eliminate circles under your eyes; the second is by using real lemon juice and honey—it’s a natural lightener as well. Mix one tablespoon of lemon with four teaspoons of honey. Smooth on dark spots or under eyes, wait 15 minutes, and rinse clean. Please be sure to wear sunscreen.

I keep getting blackheads on my nose. I have tried everything, but they keep coming back. What can I do?

Check your eating habits and increase your intake of fresh foods. Equally important is reassessing your digestion process. It is important to finish eating dinner two hours before sleeping. Consult your family physician and take a blood purifier Tonic regularly. You can treat blackheads in this manner: To oxygenate the area and encourage drainage, prepare a cup of hot water and a cup of ice cold water. Starting with the hot water, dip your nose in it for three minutes followed by one minute in the ice cold water. Alternate the hot and cold water for 15 minutes, finishing with the hot water. Then, lie down for 15 minutes with a cotton cloth covering the area. Repeat this cycle twice daily, for a week. Also regular use of a Face scrub if you have an oily skin helps. Keep your skin scrupulously clean.

I am a 20 year old boy. I suffer from grey hair and dandruff. I have tried most of hair oils available in the market with no result.

Grey hair is hereditary in some cases. There is no proper treatment for grey hair, except good diet and keeping your scalp clean and free from dandruff helps. You should try and get rid of dandruff, which is not always helped by oil alone. Stimulation of scalp while massaging should get natural oil secretion increased. Add 1 tbsp medicated oil or use unscented oil like almond or olive. After applying oil, wrap your head in a hot towel (soak the towel in hot water and squeeze water out) for 20 minutes. Before washing, apply a paste of curds and 1 tsp of oil for another half an hour. If the problem persists, see a dermatologist before trying anything else.