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It happens: Mahashivratri

Allahabad/Ujjain/Varanasi, Feb 28 (ANI): Devout Hindus revelled in the festive spirit as thousands of devotees thronged temples and congregated at the banks of holy rivers across India on Thursday to celebrate festival of 'Mahashivratri', better known as Lord Shiva's wedding anniversary, with religious fervour. The Hindu festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated every year, as devotees offer golden apple, fruits, milk and observe fast in reverence of Lord Shiva.On the auspicious occasion, the lingam, a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, is bathed with the five sacred offerings of a cow, called panchagavya. Thereafter, the five foods of immortality - milk, clarified butter, curd, honey and sugar - are placed before the lingam. The festival also marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava', the cosmic dance.

Feb 28, 2014

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Maha Shivratri Festival Celebrated: Devotees Offer Prayers to Lord Shiva [PHOTOS]

Maha Shivratri (Great Night of Lord Shiva), the Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, was celebrated with religious fervour by devotees.

Feb 28, 2014

Eating Strawberry Lowers Bad Cholesterol: Study

Adding strawberries to the daily diet can help lower bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL), a new study says.

Feb 26, 2014

Giant Mango Theft Hoax: Australian Chicken Restaurant Chain Nando's Behind Publicity Stunt

Giant Mango Theft is revealed to be hoax. Australian Chicken Restaurant Chain Nando has confessed to be behind the publicity stunt.

Feb 25, 2014

Vegetarian Diet Best for Keeping Blood Pressure under Control, Says Study

In the study, vegetarian participants had a lower blood pressure than those who ate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

Feb 25, 2014

Healthy Food Fix for Unexpected Hunger Pangs

Nutritionists worldwide strongly recommend eating healthy snacks during the day, in addition to the standard three meals. Eating at regular intervals throughout the day helps maintain the body's sugar level and avoids cravings that lead to gorging on anything available.

Feb 23, 2014

Parrot Flower Power: agriculture helper

The FLOWER POWER from PARROT lets you Carry out precision agriculture on your pot plants, vegetable plot and garden.So if you are a newbie to the world of agriculture the FlowerPower lets you know how to take care of your plants, fruits and vegetables. Just slot in a battery, and slide in the device into the soil. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Technology/590281620992856 Twitter : https://twitter.com/VentunoTechTalk Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/Ventunotechnology A Ventuno Production : www.ventunotech.com

Feb 22, 2014

Spike in Stress Levels contributes to Increase in Number of Headaches: Study

A new study says that number of headaches can vary with a person's stress levels.

Feb 21, 2014

Hypnosis Therapy Helps Lower Fatigue Related to Breast Cancer Treatments

A treatment that combines cognitive behavioural therapy with hypnosis (CBTH) can help manage the constant fatigue related to breast cancer treatments, a new study says.

Feb 21, 2014

Eating citrus foods can help ward off stroke risk

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that eating citrus foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, papaya, peppers, broccoli and strawberries.

Feb 15, 2014

Turmeric Containing Capsules Found to Be Effective Cure for Breast Cancer

Researchers say that an active ingredient found in turmeric can help fight breast cancer effectively.

Feb 12, 2014

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Maternal Cold in Pregnancy might Make Children Prone to Asthma, Allergy

Mother suffering from common cold during pregnancy can increase the risk of allergy and asthma in children, a new study says.

Feb 4, 2014

Vegetable traders strike at Azadpur mandi

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Fruits and vegetable supplies in Delhi and its adjoining areas might get affected from Monday as traders in Azadpur went on a strike in protest against the change in pattern of collecting commission. Azadpur has around 3,800 commission agents, who plan to protest at mandi's gate and prevent work from happening. Speaking on the same Delhi Cabinet minister Girish Soni said that this is only a political stunt as some ministers are trying to create disturbance. He further said that a Committee should be formed.

Feb 3, 2014

Mediterranean Diet Helpful than Low-Fat Diet in Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease

Eating a Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of peripheral artery disease, researchers reveal.

Jan 22, 2014

Muslim in certain areas unable to enjoy fruits of development: PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Inaugurating the annual conference of State Minorities Commissions on Monday Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, said that Muslims in certain parts of the country do not enjoy a fair share of development as compared to other communities that have done reasonably well. Focussing on the needs of the minority communities, the Prime Minister said that it is the responsibility of the state to take care of them. Taking a note of the institutions that deal with the minorities in the country, Singh said that National Commission for Minorities and State Minorities Commissions must continue to play a proactive role and strengthen the hands of the government by recommending suitable measures for improving the socio-economic condition of minorities.

Jan 13, 2014

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