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6 Best Foods for Healthy Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, and Lindsay Lohan: What do these women have in common? They've all been embroiled in tabloid-worthy scandals. But what else? They all look good, even when the press isn't. That's because they have what so many of us strive for: Perfect skin.

So, what's the secret? How do some of us achieve the golden hue of Halle Berry while the rest of us get stuck with a scaly patchwork of blotches, pimples, and dry spots? Some of it's genetic, sure, but that's not the whole story. If you listen to the conventional wisdom coming from the pharmaceutical companies, you might think the problem is that you just haven't discovered the right cream, ointment, or alcohol-soaked cleansing pad to clear up your face. But those are solutions of last resort. What you need is a preventive strategy, one that involves nurturing the complex balance of nutrients that feed your skin and nurture your inner glow. In other words, if you want the kind of skin that looks good even through a Hollywood scandal, you've got to eat right. Here are six foods that will have you looking your best.

And don't forget to follow me on Twitter for more quick-hit health tips that draw on everything I've learned in more than a decade as editor for Men's Health andWomen's Health.

1. SALMON
Salmon is an ideal food for many reasons, but as far as your skin's concerned, there's only one that matters: It's among the world's greatest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Those are the essential fats that, along with bolstering the cognitive powers of your brain, concentrate in the walls of your epidermal cells to help lock in moisture. Plus, in one study, researchers supplemented two groups of mice with either omega-3 or omega-6 fats. After two weeks, the skin of the omega-3-fed group exhibited a 20 percent faster recovery rate from exposure to ultraviolet light. That gives salmon two crucial skin boons: keeping your skin from looking dry and helping it battle the dangers of excessive sunlight.

Other omega-3 foods: sardines, walnuts, flaxseed

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2. CARROTS
Carrots are teeming with tiny orange pigments called beta-carotene, and when you ingest those pigments, you're inviting them to nestle into your skin, fill in blotches, and give you a healthy glow. And what's more, research shows that this can actually help prevent premature aging from sun damage. But is the accumulation of orange in your skin going to make you look like an extra from Jersey Shore? Well, hopefully not. But eating excessive loads of carotene-rich foods can lead to a condition called carotenosis, wherein your skin stops looking healthy and starts looking, well, orange. But the conditions is rare, so unless you notice yourself turning into a prison jumpsuit, feel free to chow down.

Other beta-carotene foods: sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, red grapefruit

3. AVOCADO
One study published by The Journal of the American College ofNutrition found that people with higher intakes of olive oil had fewer wrinkles than people with higher intakes of butter. The reason: Butter is loaded with saturated fat, while olive oil is rich in monounsaturates, the same essential fats that make up more than 50% of the calories in an avocado. So why eat avocado over olive oil? Both are good, but avocados have the added bonus of B vitamins, which also help to keep your skin looking vibrant and smooth.

Other monounsaturated-fat foods: olive oil, almonds, peanut butter

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4. BEANS
Legumes, to be more precise. This is the class of plants that includes black beans, chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. And how do these puny pods protect your face? By smoothing out wrinkles. Australian researchers analyzed the diets of more than 400 elderly men and women and found that high intakes of legumes—alongside vegetables and healthy fats—resulted in 20% fewer wrinkles over time. The effect is likely a result of isoflavones—potent antioxidants—concentrated in the beans.

Other isoflavone-rich foods: alfalfa, tempeh, tofu

5. GRAPES
Besides providing protection from heart attack and stroke, antioxidants called polyphenols found in grapes can also help keep middle-aged skin from sagging. That's because polyphenols improve skin's elasticity by strengthening collagen, the primary protein in skin's innermost layer.

Other polyphenol-rich foods: grape juice, blueberries

Bonus Tip: Here's another easy way to tighten your skin and improve your looks: Lose 5 pounds. Start here: 10 simple weight-loss strategies that work.

6. WATER
Okay, it's not as fun to drink as wine, but water is the strongest weapon you have against lifeless skin. That's why they call it "moisturizing"—because you're trying to lock moisture, aka water, into your skin. To put it broadly, all the body's processes rely on hydration, so if you're not sipping throughout the day, you're likely to have a slower metabolism, groggier head, and, yes, drier skin. One study suggested that it takes a mere half-liter of water to create a measurable increase in the capillary blood flow to your body's outer layer. That's just over 16 ounces. Try doing that a few times a day and you'll have a face like a baby's bottom in no time.

4 Yoga moves for a slimmer middle

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:06:00 +0000

4 Yoga moves for a slimmer middle

Belly fat gets a bad rap, but there are all sorts of problem spots that can take up residence on your torso. From bra bulge to just-above-your-bikini-line pooch and everything in between, these 4 poses target your tummy while firming up your chest, shoulder and back muscles, too. And with no equipment required, they're easy enough to do at home—or, hey, even at the beach or by the pool!

Get a metabolism that soars

Rocking Boat

This exercise starts with a yoga move called the Boat Pose. To get into it,
start by sitting with knees bent and feet flat on floor. Then, lean back slightly while holding under thighs, grabbing just above back of knees. Raise feet off floor and press them together; lift feet until shins are parallel to floor. Extend arms to shoulder height straight in front of you with palms down. This is Boat Pose. Turn it into the Rocking Boat by tipping knees from one side to the other, trying to keep the motion steady. Repeat right to left 10 times.

Bent-Leg Boat Raise and Lower

Start in Boat Pose, as described in Rocking Boat. Lower torso and legs toward floor, without touching, so body forms a wider V. Return to the start position. Repeat 10 times.
Yoga moves that rev your energy

1-Minute Plank Pose

Plank is just like push-up position: Hands are shoulder-width apart, feet are hip-width apart, and heels, ankles, butt, spine, shoulders, neck, and head should be in one long line. Try holding the position for 1 minute. This is a full-body toner; help your body stay in one strong line by drawing your abs in and up.

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Upward Dog Stretch

Start this move by lying facedown with tops of feet on mat. Bend elbows and place palms on floor beside lower ribs. Push up, straightening arms without locking elbows, and lift upper legs and torso into air. Arch chest upward, lifting sternum, and keep elbows in, close to sides. This pose opens your chest and gives your abs a nice stretch, so breathe deep and enjoy your hard work.

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noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:10:00 +0000

Couple happily oblige Bajrang Dal, get married on V-Day

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:09:00 +0000

HYDERABAD: You could call it a masterstroke by two lovebirds here. Well aware of the threat by Hindu rightwing groups to marry off couples found

celebrating Valentine's Day, they did exactly that -- and to their delight were pronounced man and wife Saturday!

Vijay Anand and Kriti of Koti area were among two couples who were married off by Bajrang Dal activists in Andhra Pradesh. And given the opposition to their union by their families, they were more than happy to oblige.

Police arrested 20 activists of the Bajrang Dal when they were trying to forcibly marry a couple at Gandipet, a picnic spot on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Hindu rightwing activists say Valentine's Day is against Indian culture.

But at least in the case of Vijay and Kriti, the Bajrang Dal activists could scarcely have imagined that they were doing the couple a favour. The two were found together in Koti area and brought to the group's office and their marriage was performed by a Hindu priest in the presence of Bajrang Dal leaders.

The couple said they had been in love for three years but their parents were opposed to the alliance. They had read in the newspapers about the threat by Hindu activists that they would marry off couples seen together on Valentine's Day and deliberately came out in public so they would be noticed.

Police said they would take action only if the couple or their relatives lodged a complaint that they were forcibly married.

In Nizamabad town, Bajrang Dal activists married off a couple found displaying their love in a park.

It was by and large a subdued Valentine's Day across the state as the threat of rightwing Hindu groups to marry off lovers seen together kept young couples away from celebrations in public.

Police arrested 200 activists of the Bajrang Dal and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Hyderabad and other parts of the state for staging protests and threatening couples.

There were hardly any lovers in parks, pubs, restaurants and public places in Hyderabad.

Bajrang Dal and ABVP activists tried to take out rallies and burnt greeting cards at various places. Holding saffron flags and raising slogans of 'Valentine go back', the activists, including girls, in an open-top jeep and two-wheelers took out a protest march in Chaitanyapuri.

Police beefed up security near parks, shopping malls, cinema theatres, pubs and other public places and warned that action would be taken against those threatening couples.

There were no buyers of the heart-shaped balloons though vendors selling them were seen standing near NTR Garden on the banks of picturesque Hussain Sagar lake and some other parks in the city.

H-1B Visas: 'Buy American' Comes to TARP

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:07:00 +0000

Posted by: Dan Beucke on February 06

By Moira Herbst

It's another attempt at requiring companies to "Buy American" – but in this case, not American iron or steel, but American workers.

The U.S. Senate voted on Feb. 6 to put stricter limits on banks and other recipients of taxpayer money through the Troubled Assets Relief Program, or TARP, that want to hire high-skilled workers from overseas under the H-1B visa program. The Senate approved the measure – introduced by Senators Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont) – by voice vote as an amendment the economic stimulus package President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to pass.

The vote came the same day that the government announced that that 598,000 U.S. jobs were lost in January, the biggest one-month drop in 34 years. The unemployment rate reached a 16-year high of 7.6%.

The amendment that passed isn't as tough as the one Grassley proposed on Feb. 5, which would have prohibited firms from hiring H-1Bs altogether. The modified amendment instead makes TARP recipients jump through extra hoops before they can hire those foreign workers. Specifically, it subjects recipients of TARP funds to the same rules so-called H-1B dependent employers must follow. (An H-1B dependent employer is one whose workers brought in with that visa comprise 15% or more of the employer's total workforce.) These rules include:

1. The employer can't displace any similarly employed U.S. worker with an H-1B hire within 90 days before or after applying for H-1B status or an extension of status.

2. The employer can't place any H-1B worker at the worksite of another employer – meaning it can't outsource a worker for a client – unless that employer first makes a "bona fide" inquiry as to whether the other employer has displaced or will displace a U.S. worker within 90 days before or after the placement of the H-1B worker.

3. The employer has to take good-faith steps to recruit U.S. workers for the job opening, at wages at least equal to those offered to the H-1B worker. The employer must offer the job to any U.S. worker who applies and is equally or better qualified than the H-1B worker.

"These are hardly onerous expectations," notes Ron Hira, professor of public policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology and an expert on H-1B visas. Hira says the provision would affect about 1,000 jobs.

The amendment falls short of preventing large banks from using H-1Bs brought into the U.S. by outsourcing firms like India-based Infosys (INFY), Wipro (WIT), and Tata, which are among the top recipients of petitions for the H-1B visa program. "Most of the H-1B use, and abuse, happens through relationships banks have with outsourcing firms," says Hira. "I don't think [the amendment] restricts them from working w those firms." In other words, a bank could still legally force a laid-off American employee to train a replacement worker who is on an H-1B visa.

A related provision was passed in the U.S. House on Jan. 21 as an amendment to a bill that passed to reform TARP.

That measure, introduced by U.S. Representative Sue Myrick (R-N. Carolina), prohibits TARP recipients from outsourcing call-center work to foreign companies. The bill has not yet been taken up by the Senate.

Rising unemployment is leading to more scrutiny of the H-1B visa program and its effects. On Feb. 1 an Associated Press story said that the dozen banks now receiving the biggest TARP rescue packages, totaling more than $150 billion, requested visas for more than 21,800 foreign workers over the past six years for positions such as senior vice presidents, corporate lawyers, junior investment analysts and human resources specialists. And in my story earlier this week, I wrote about the controversy surrounding Microsoft's efforts to lift caps on the number of H-1B worker visas while it eliminates 5,000 jobs.

Job loss: India's young seek out psychiatrists

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Bangalore: Laid off after eight years as a successful IT professional, Rajiv Chander Das is undergoing counselling at a psychiatric clinic. Experts say Das is one of scores of youths who are battling depression in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Across India's major cities, once successful professionals are seeking medical help after either losing jobs or fearing possible job losses.

No one seems to know precisely how many in India have received their pink slips, but the numbers are estimated to be in thousands.

"These people are under significant stress. If laid off or while facing the threat of getting fired, these individuals often end up battling depression and are often anxious wrecks," Sameer Malhotra, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist at the Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, told IANS.

Malhotra said that the number suffering from stress-related problems had shot up since recession destroyed the financial surety of people employed in a variety of industries including IT.

"Now we see 20 to 40 people each day. The number of patients in their mid-20s has gone up. These are mostly people faced with job uncertainties or a career crisis," Malhotra explained.

Bangalore-based software engineer Rajiv Chander Das, who lost his job two months ago, said that being without work was a shock.

"I was employed with a top IT company till two months back. Today I am jobless. It was a rude shock. I am worried that if I don't get a job soon, I will face severe financial crisis as my bank balance is fast waning," Das said.

"I am trying my best to get re-employed but the chances seem bleak. Moreover, it is hard to switch over to a new career after being a software professional for almost a decade."

Das is, however, lucky. He enjoys his family's support. "They are helping me mentally and monetarily," said Das, without naming his last company.

Like Das, IT professional Minati Bhatt too lost her job four months ago. She is undergoing counselling at a psychiatric clinic in Bangalore.

"I am uncertain about my future. Initially, I used to have panic attacks. Now that I am undergoing counselling, I am much better. Help is also at hand from family members," said Minati.

In Bangalore, the hospitals are yet to calculate the number of such patients. But sources in different institutions say there is a clear rise.

"In the past six months the number of professionals from IT and allied services seeking psychiatric assistance in our hospital has gone up manifold. Many also come for medical help and counselling, fearing they will lose their jobs. A few with acute depression have already lost their jobs," B.N. Gangadhar, a professor of psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in Bangalore, told IANS.

"After counselling and medical aid, many have improved. But some are too shocked to even believe that they don't have a job. Youngsters should know that losing a job is not the end of life," said M. Srihari, a psychiatrist with the Bangalore Medical College.

The global meltdown has hit Indian industry hard, including sectors such as manufacturing, cement and steel. According to one official estimate of November 2008, about 50,000 jobs were scrapped during August-October.

Leading IT and BPO companies say they have their own set of counsellors to help employees deal with stress and anxiety.

Psychiatrist Malhotra said he often comes across corporate professionals in their mid-20s on the verge of being fired.

"I can't tell names... but one man's situation was critical. He had suicidal tendencies. He was always restless, suffered anxious fits and kept comparing himself with friends who were doing better," he said.

Malhotra said such patients needed support from friends and family -- and a positive outlook to tide over hard times. Medicines, he said, were not enough.

"We counsel them that they should study further or opt for a change in career and focus on their area of interest, but more importantly diversify their financial assets to feel economically secure," Malhotra said.

Compared to the rest of their country, Mumbai appears to have taken the crisis stoically, a leading psychiatrist in the city said.

"I talked to a hardware engineer who now services home computers and laptops using his expertise. He earns less than half his previous pay, but he is mentally stable and occupied," Harish Shetty said.

There are more such cases. A 27-year-old married woman call centre employee now teaches English. An employee of a former realty firm operates from home -- as a real estate consultant. A sacked 4-star-hotel assistant chef vends masala dosa in a suburb, said Shetty.

Shetty added that retrenched employees were not the only ones seeking help. "Even guilt-ridden management personnel, recruiters and people from accounts and other key departments come to us."

(Shweta Srinivasan can be contacted at shweta.s@ians.in, Maitreyee Boruah can be contacted at m.boruah@ians.in and Quaid Najmi can be contacted at q.najmi@ians.in

Gradual layoff for foreigners in Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Friday January 23, 2009

PUTRAJAYA: The retrenchment of foreign workers will be done gradually so as not to affect any sector of the economy, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

However, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the Government still wanted to see a significant reduction in the employment of foreigners and opportunities given to locals instead.

He said the Government observed that employers preferred to hire foreigners because it was easy to do so.

"While we intend to reduce the number of foreign workers, it will have to be done in stages because we do not want sectors, including manufacturing as well as shop and restaurant owners, to be affected.

"But we also want to see employers giving the jobs to locals. We will get the relevant ministries to take the necessary action to meet this aim," he told reporters after chairing a Drug Prevention Council meeting yesterday.

Asked on reported plans by a multinational company to lay off some 1,000 workers in Penang, Najib said the Government had not been given a confirmed figure and was monitoring the case closely.

"The Government is looking at what it can do to prevent a major reduction in employment," he added,

Najib, who is also the Finance Minister,

reiterated that the Government would decide on the right time to launch the second economic stimulus package although there were calls to hasten it to give the economy a further boost.

"At this stage, our aim is to ensure the RM7bil in the first package be spent quickly. We have already transferred RM5bil to the operating ministries and agencies.

"Another RM2bil is expected to go out by next week. So, the entire amount will be in the hands of those concerned and they have to take immediate action to spend the money," he said.

Hormone drives sexy women to infidelity, says study

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:12:00 +0000

PARIS (AFP) - - Women with high levels of a key sex hormone are judged more attractive by themselves and others, and may be more inclined to cheat on their partners, according to a study published Wednesday.

University of Texas psychologists Kristina Durante and Norman Li found that women with high concentrations of the hormone oestradiol were likelier to flirt, kiss and have a serious affair outside an established relationship.

In a study published in the British journal Biology Letters, the duo described the behaviour as "opportunistic serial monogamy" and not related to one-night stands.

Instead, they suggested, such women were more probably being prompted to trade up in their relationships -- to find a better partner.

Other studies of oestradiol have shown that higher levels of the hormone are closely linked to enhanced fertility among women.

As a result, say some researchers, men have an evolved response that prompts them to pick up on telltale signs of the hormone's presence.

High concentrations of oestradiol are associated with big breasts, facial attractiveness and low waist-to-hip ratio, with the result that men solicit such women.

Durante and Li measured hormone levels at two different stages of the menstrual cycle among 52 women aged 17 to 30 who were not taking the pill.

The women were asked to rate their own attractiveness and sexiness "compared to other women," their satisfaction with current partners, their willingness to engage in uncommitted sex and about their past relationships.

Separately, a panel of men and women unaware of the experiments evaluated photos of the women, rating them for attractiveness.

The women with the highest levels of oestradiol scored the highest across the board, and reported a greater likelihood of having a serious affair.

They also reported a greater number of long-term relationships in the past.

The study says that oestradiol-related attractiveness provides opportunities in the sexual hunting ground.

Men are keen to find a sexier woman and women want to find a partner who is a better provider and looker.

"Women have to trade off between having a long-term mate who provides continual material resources, and more physically attractive, short-term sexual partners with good genetic resources," write Durante and Li.

Women with higher oestradiol levels "may have fewer reasons to be committed to any particular partner if higher quality potential mates are available," they concluded.

Uncover Sexy Abs Without Crunches!

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:18:00 +0000

Bathing suit season is a bit far off, which means it's the perfect time to start developing the flat, sexy tummy you swear you'll work on every year. Even if you loathe crunches, you'll love the following easy, no-equipment moves. Work a few of these moves into your exercise routine three times a week (easing them in minimizes soreness), and then after two weeks, do them all together in one session. Then don't be surprised if you find yourself surfing the web for bikinis, preparing to reveal your sleek new abs surfside.

Plank pose
Balance on toes and forearms (or palms) for up to a minute, pulling belly button to spine and keeping back straight.

Standing bicycle
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands clasped behind head and elbows pointed out to sides. Straighten left leg as you lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted and steady, twist torso toward right. Return to start. Repeat on other side for one rep. Do 10 reps.

Side winder
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands clasped behind head and elbows pointed out to sides. Lift right leg to side, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted, bend torso to right side, bringing elbow and knee toward each other. Do 10 reps; switch sides; repeat.

Seesaw
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands on hips. Lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor with foot flexed. Straighten right leg, pressing heel toward floor, as you lean torso backward. Return to knee lift position and repeat five times. Switch sides and repeat.

Forward bend
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms overhead with palms facing in. Lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted and arms raised, bring torso and knee toward each other as close as you can. Return to start; switch sides and repeat for one rep. Do 10 reps.

See a video of these moves in action, then sign up to make over your abs in one month with our Flat Abs Fast plan.

For men only: Lure of the older woman

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:21:00 +0000

For the average red blooded human male, mating season extends across 365 days a year. At the heights of passion, conventional norms for the perfect spouse tend to be disregarded. As more and more Indians follow their minds and neglect the age factor in love, Element-X takes a look at what we like to call 'the Lure of the older woman'.

Every man likes to see himself as a charmingly headstrong, straightforward individual who takes life as it comes and lets the world worry about the consequences of his actions. Of course, this ideal persona is more often than not left high and dry in the theory stage and very rarely blessed with reality. But when struck by love, even the alpha male could find it hard to keep the guard up.

The male obsession with the older female begins much before the poor boy is actually old enough to realize what is going on. That very first teacher who captured your heart may have meant to show little more than sweet affection for her student, but the poor boy is already smitten and in mush much too deep to listen to better sense. The 'teacher's pet' tag takes on a whole new dimension in his little mind. Possessiveness and envy rush in when she behaves the same way to any other boy - perhaps a dry run to what comes later on in life. In college it may be that fascinating senior everyone has a crush on, or that rookie lecturer – 'cougars' in new age lingo - who is the object of desire for the 'cub'. But the difference at this age is that love may actually be returned and may blossom!

Avinash*, software engineer in a Hyderabad firm met his soul mate in college. He goes all mushy as he recalls his first day in college, "It was love at first sight. But I knew a 2nd year girl wouldn't admit easily that she had a thing for a junior". But then he goes on, "Once things were sorted out, her being older than me was the last of our worries". The pair is now married, and as the cliché goes, "hope to live happily ever after".

According to psychotherapist Tina B. Tessina, "The reasons why some men date older women are as varied as the women themselves. These women, because of their experience, often have more wisdom and self-assurance than younger women - perhaps they may also possess more self-reliance and tolerance". Writing on a popular personals website, she also goes on to suggest that such women may be more sought after in the 'dating arena' as well.

While this may be true, the fact remains that in a largely traditional society as in India, the trend is always frowned upon, at least by Generation W, to use a hazy dub. Says Manjula, mother-in-law to a woman five years older than her son, "I don't understand how women go after these young kids. Maybe it is the competition between the so called Generation X, modern society women". But there are others who are more forthcoming. Veena*, an IT professional in her 30s candidly admits, "Spending a romantic time with an untrained young man is my ultimate fantasy. It gives me a high to know I am the more experienced one, so I can take him under my wing and guide him". She struggles to stifle a naughty chuckle before declaring, "Come one, I know every woman shares this fantasy with me. They are just too scared to admit it".

Hollywood has always had its share of cougar-cub couples - Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry and of course, Demi Moore for starters. The desi scene isn't far behind, with Abhi-Ash leading the pack. But does that really provide inspiration to the youngsters of today? The response is a strict NO. "Age is hardly a factor for us", insists Avinash, "we didn't discuss that matter at all".

Yet, a quick scan of a few personals websites reveals an interesting trend. A large number of youngsters looking for dates seem to be open to older women also. For instance, men in the 20-25 range are looking for women upto 30 years of age. A casual follow up reveals that many of them are first timers on the scene. It seems not just employers, but also the romantic youth are interested only in experienced hands!

More sex in 2009, predict visionaries!

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:49:00 +0000

If last year was not so 'rocking' for you, then stand by for some good news – there's going to be a lot of bedroom action in 2009!

Yes, you heard it right, people are in for a lot of sex in the New Year – and the reason is, women's growing economic power.

The power around the world will give them more choices, and one of those choices, apparently, will be to have more sex, reports the Courier Mail.

The prediction is contained in The Futurist magazine which every year compiles the forecasts and predictions of assorted visionaries.

It is now out with its Outlook for 2009 and Beyond.

Perhaps that has some bearing on another forecast: "Americans may turn away from antidepressants."

According to the anthropologist who made this prediction, the 100-million antidepressant prescriptions Americans take "kill the sex drive" but many may quit taking them, one surmises, so they can participate in the general randiness of women having more economic power.

There's a cautionary forecast, though: "Saving snakes may save ourselves."

The venom of snakes may have undiscovered medicinal properties but many species are endangered.

Also, included in the prediction list is: "Flying cars may be on the way at last."

The Futurist cites an entrepreneur working on designs for a Skycar that fits in a suburban garage, takes off and lands like a helicopter and flies at 610 km/h.

Last but not the least: the Amazon rain forest would become a desert, the glaciers would disappear and, "conflict over scarce resources would most likely cause human civilisation to collapse".

Science proves true love really does exist

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:39:00 +0000

If you thought true love was something just restricted to movies and soaps, then here's a piece of information: brain scans have revealed that couples can respond with as much passion after 20 years as most people exhibit only in the first flush of love.

Shakespeare once said that "love is an ever-fixed mark / That looks on tempests and is never shaken". Now, it seems, he was telling the truth, at least that's what researchers at Stony Brook University in New York think.

Scanning the brains of people who have been together for 20 years, the scientists found that about one in 10 couples still display elements of "limerence", the psychologists' term for the obsessive behaviour of new lovers.

They enjoy "intensive companionship and sexual liveliness" but without the anxieties and tensions of early love. They are generous, calm and deeply attached.

The scientists call them swans (swans mate for life).

The reactions of the swans to pictures of their beloved were identified on MRI brain scans as a burst of pleasure-producing dopamine more commonly seen in couples who are gripped in the first flush of lust, reports Times Online.

"The findings go against the traditional view of romance – that it drops off sharply in the first decade – but we are sure it's real," said Arthur Aron, a psychologist at Stony Brook.

Aron said when he first interviewed people claiming they were still in love after an average of 21 years he thought they were fooling themselves: "But this is what the brain scans tell us and people can't fake that

For men only: Top 10 pick-up lines for the season

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:34:00 +0000

The story line is overtly simple. Guy sees gal. Gal knows guy wants her. She waits for him to come up to her so she can play hard to get, or at least enjoy shooting him down. Meanwhile guy chickens out, not finding enough guts to tell the girl what she wants to hear. They split, each with only his/her own half of the tale!

If the above script(or one half of it) does sound like your life history, we've got 10 of the best pick up lines for you to try out on your dream gal.

Number 10
Is your last name Gillette, cause you're the best a man can get

Risk factor: High. Few girls actually remember that 'the best a man can get' is the Gillette slogan. Also, not a likely surname in a desi environment.

Number 9
I would get you drunk and take advantage of you, but I know that's wrong. So why don't you buy me a drink, get me drunk, take me home and take advantage of me instead?

Risk factor: The line is a little too long, and a nervous wannabe Romeo could easily mess it up. Also, if you can actually hold a girl's attention for that long, you won't need corny pickup lines.

Number 8
Pardon me miss, I seem to have lost my phone number, could I borrow yours?

Risk factor: If not delivered properly, naive ladies may think you need to borrow their phone. That in itself is a fair opening and an ice-breaker, but needs some planning.

Number 7
Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?

Risk factor: Medium. It's a cliché, so women may tend to take you to be less perilous than the rest, considering you are relying on something so tried and tested.

Number 6
I think I can die happy now, cause I've just seen a piece of heaven.

Risk factor: Again, banking on the cliché. Hence a fair trial.

Number 5
There is something wrong with my cell phone. It doesn't have your number in it.

Risk factor: Not too different from number 8, but leaves less room for misinterpretation. Delivered with eye contact, it can be a clincher.

Number 4
My friend wants to know if you think I'm cute.

Risk factor: High. Few women would think twice before telling you they think your friend is cuter than you, if only to spite you. Recovering from that can be tough.

Number 3
You're so beautiful you make me wish I was straight.

Risk factor: High. The shock value may have farther reaching consequences than you may think.

Number 2
Excuse me, are you accepting applications for your fan club?

Risk factor: Low. If it hits the spot, she'll at least give you a smile and her attention. Worst case, she'll at least enjoy the flattery and remember you next time the two of you run into each other.

Number 1
You're so beautiful…I've forgotten my pickup line.

Risk factor: Properly done, this is almost a no-risk maneuver, but it requires a fair bit of acting skills and a gift for self- deprecating humour. Start off very confident, then pause a while midway, stifling a laugh as you deliver the second half. Break eye contact immediately after the pause. It helps! The best part about this one is, if you see she is not interested, you can always wave it off and walk away, smiling. For you've already projected yourself as the most innocent person in the room that night!

Keep in mind, the New Year bashes are just around the corner…keep that charm well polished, and you may actually end up starting the new year on a romantic note. But remember the golden rule: Chances are high that the girl you aim at may well have read this piece too

Malaysian police arrest 26 at New Year 'sex party'

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:21:00 +0000

Malaysian police arrest 26 at New Year 'sex party'

Fri Jan 2, 12:06 am ET

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Malaysian police arrested a female newsreader, an actress and 24 other revellers at a New Year's Eve "sex and drugs" party at a Kuala Lumpur hotel, reports said Friday.

The two high-profile women and seven others tested positive for drugs, police said, according to The New Straits Times, which reported that condoms, beer cans and half-eaten pizza were found strewn around the hotel room.

"When police arrived, many of the party goers were already high on drugs," The Star newspaper quoted an unnamed source as saying, adding that various illegal substances, including cocaine, ketamine and amphetamines were seized.

It said that the party was organised through the social networking website Friendster.

Police acting on a tip-off raided the gathering at a downtown Kuala Lumpur hotel in the early hours of New Year's Day.

The raid came after rumours that a New Year's Eve sex party was being planned on a remote beach in southern Malaysia.

Tourism Minister Azalina Othman condemned the beach party as "against our culture and religion" and potentially damaging to the reputation of majority-Muslim Malaysia.

Police warned that the "no-underwear" event for the under-40s, advertised through a website that asked for 250 ringgit (72 dollars) as an entrance fee, could be a money-making scam.

Party organisers had reportedly said that male guests were banned from wearing briefs to the event, while women were permitted to wear only G-string underwear which had to be removed after midnight.

It's raining men's lingerie

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:12:00 +0000

It's raining men's lingerie

Meenakshi Shankar

Ok, the subject of men's underwear is not really that interesting! The visual that meets our eye is that of a plain white cotton brief – but then, you really cannot blame them! The trendsetters back then stuck to the plain and simple statements. But a quick peek into the latest Calvin Klein showcase proved otherwise. Strutted along the complete man – someone who loved the play of colors in his underpants…who was comfortable wearing Mickey Mouse and fire trucks! Skimpier the better was the mantra! If the women are spending big bucks on Victoria Secret and La Senza – the thongs and the feathers, then the men are co-coordinating their Armani's with Calvin Klein's and Punto – bikini's and boxer briefs.

Men's fashion underwear is getting 'hotter' by the day. Whether it is thongs, g-strings, briefs, mesh underwear or even men's bikinis, every designer is branching into the innerwear section.

In all their goofy glory, briefs in bright colors, zany prints, new materials and daring cuts are undermining the classic white brief's long-held status as king of the hill. It is hard to believe, so eyebrow-raisingly offbeat, and atypically masculine, are many of the selections. And the men are grabbing them by the dozen even before it stays a life on the shelf.
A man is more loyal to his brand of underwear than to any other article of clothing. But now connoisseurship trumps loyalty. It's a package deal…all the way through!

But is it all the big play of 'getting in touch with the feminine side?' a la Beckham donning Posh's brief or is it something more than that?

My guess is it's a potpourri, but what holds true is the fact that the boys are getting out of the old pasty colors and reaching out to fun stuff! And age holds no bar when it comes to selection a pair of briefs. Andrew Christian, Diesel, Calvin Klein, BOSS Hugo Boss, DIM, Punto, Blanco, Jockey – well known brand names who are pushing the envelope when it comes to making a style statement in the men's innerwear.

Picture a man wearing a pair of hot pink briefs trimmed with a dash of white satin, unshaven and caught on the lens oozing sex appeal and it's an instant hit – with both the sexes! Your woman would reach out for the first pair or probably pick up a dozen even before it has hit the rack and the boys – well, they are just having plain simple fun!

And if you think that women don't care what you care, well, you got that equation skewed up. Because they care! A CK ad or a Jockey model would have the same effect on them as a Victoria Secret model would have on you!

A quick lowdown on your underwear

Briefs
You wore them when you were 10. Now, it's high time you bid adieu to them! They may be up there on the comfort scale, but ask a woman and she would probably say, "Tad bit boring for my taste."

Boxer brief
A hot favorite when it comes to the athletic types of guys or guys who are bored with the regular briefs. Borders the conservative, but also holds a promise. Men swear by these pair as they hold the promise of oozing sex appeal and yet, ranking up there on the comfort level. The buck finally stops at comfort! It's always a wonder they never think on the same lines when we don our thongs!

Bikini
Tiny bikini underwear is hitting the charts simply because it's sexy! And if you have sexy abs, then flaunt it with a pair of bikini briefs. Your innerwear couldn't get sexier! Modern clothing styles are tighter, and some men want to keep their underwear lines hidden, just like women and their thongs. These men don't want to leave anything to the imagination, and want their women to know exactly what's lurking under there.

Edible Underwear
Well, if women can reach out to sweeten your tooth, so can you! So say bye-bye to inhibitions and open up to sweeten your lady's tooth!

Go commando
Now, that is the final cork on the lid – the underwear-less man! Cocky, carefree, rebellious – he is comfortable in his skin and is so at ease. A word of caution though – comfort et al, be careful when zipping up after a trip to the men's room

Size 14 women 'happiest with life and looks'

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:01:00 +0000

Size 14 women 'happiest with life and looks'

Happiness, it seems, comes with curves, for a new poll has found that size 14 women are the happiest with their life and looks.

According to the study, girls who wear the dress size rated their general happiness higher than any other with a quarter saying they were extremely happy.

More than 43 per cent of size 14 women also said they were as happy as they could be with their career, while almost a third say they couldn't be more content with their love life.

Second happiest were size 12s, followed by sizes 8, 16 and 10, reports the Sun.

A spokesman for Special K, which polled 3,000 women, said: "It's great to discover that being a size zero wouldn't necessarily bring you happiness.

"Size 14 woman are much more comfortable with their shape and have a happier outlook."

The poll found that women size 24 or above were most miserable, with nearly one in five "extremely unhappy" with life.

Less than four per cent were happy with their career, and one in ten were extremely unhappy with their lovelife, the study also found.

Size 20 women were second in the list of unhappiest clothes sizes followed by those who wear a size 22.

But researchers discovered that it's not just plus-size women who are unhappy, as tiny size six girls came fourth, with size 18 women at number five.

Top 10 New Year resolutions for the sexy on-the-move gal

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:11:00 +0000

Top 10 New Year resolutions for the sexy on-the-move gal

With the New Year's just around the corner, resolutions are galore. From the done to death 'will go the gym' to 'will do a good deed a day', resolutions are somehow made, to be broken probably a week into the New Year. So we decided to get whip cracking on a naughty and sexy list of New Year resolutions that we promise would last till the New Year comes its fag end.

1. Thou shall have some self-respect: So you are stuck in a relationship, which sucks big time. Have the courage to hold out for the right relationship. If you're being given the run-around, then move on. You deserve better. And if you were eyeing that hunk who walks in the hot pants in your gym, then hit on woman! It's the New Years…who knows he just might have made a resolution to dump his girl and is looking for a shoulder to cry on!

2. Thou shall try out a new hairstyle: Who says that you are too old to try out something funky? It's all about the right attitude, baby. So if you have got it, flaunt it. A word of advice, check with your hairdresser.

3. Thou shall plan some time with the girls: If you're single, arrange a night to explore all the new sexy merchandise on sale. And if you are nursing a recent break up, have a freedom party, girl! Don't go the Bridget Jones way…live your life on your terms. And, by the end of the night you'll love your single status.

4. Thou shall travel more: And by this, we don't mean to your local beach. You have a weekend to get away. So you can't do it every weekend. Make it a point to head off to a new destination and get into the discovery mode. And if heading out alone does not strike a right cord with you, then go online and the options are galore. You could team up with various avid travelers and hit the road.

5. Thou shall donate time to charity - And I don't mean your best friend named Charity; donate time to an actual cause. It's important to do something meaningful. All of us have the intention, but somehow manage to lose the focus when it comes to choosing between heading off to a nail spa and a charity function. But in the long run, donating time always brings in a feel good factor.

6. Thou shall get sexy, naughty and kinky: If you've never tried blindfolding then give your senses a treat this year. It's very easy for sex to fall to the bottom of your priority list, but make this New Year a kinky year! So, be different…it's a New Year. Who said resolutions have to be boring…

7. Thou shall lose the pounds: Clichéd, but a must if you are eyeing that bikini which is a must have in your wardrobe. And you wouldn't want to be caught dressed in one looking like a pillow dressed for a Halloween party. You don't have to go size zero, but get the curves and get fit! The bikini season is just around the corner.

8. Thou shall learn to dance: Envied Shakira and Beyonce and have always wanted to dance like them. Then this New Year, pull out you're dancing shoes and groove to the beats of salsa and hip-hop. Belly dancing and pole dance is the in thing…and if you want to get a high on creativity, learn to lap dance your way through.

9. Thou shall get into gadgets! Well, I don't mean the latest mobile phone or the sleek laptop! Get into sex toys…remember Samantha from Sex and the City! If she is your love guru, then get on her path this year. There are so many exciting and stimulating toys on the market, introduce a few into your love-making.

10. Thou shall indulge in fantasies: Who says you can't live your fantasies…and if you run out of ideas, there's always help around the corner. Log on to the Internet and lo behold, it's a treasure trove of fantasies!

Unleash your inner sex goddess

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Unleash your inner sex goddess

Being a sex goddess is hard work…and not only is it constant work, it takes time, it takes planning and determination. When's the last time you took the time to unleash the sex goddess trapped in you. Took a sensuous shower, pampered yourself with barely there lingerie, and seduced a man with every trick in the book…so much so that you just about had him worshipping the very ground that you glided on!

Take charge….Show off your body – show off how sexual you are! Unleash the sex goddess in you. Instead of him being the master player, take over the baton and show him how to orchestra every move…isn't that what Kamasutra is all about?

1. You Play Games

Who says games are for children? Well, they aren't. Sex is supposed to be a whole lot of fun. The more you are in a mood to play, the higher you'll be rated. Role playing, fantasies, blindfolding, bondage…from drab to going kinky, then you can be assured, you are one girl that's on your partner's mind all the while.

2. You Make the First Move as Often as Possible

A guy's constant woe…"She never takes the initiative! So give your partner a zing by taking the initiative. Get bold and naughty, sexy and subtle in the same breath and your partner will be begging for more! And the woman on top – the power position always does the trick. Ask a man on the power play and he gives his thumbs up to the woman on top!

3. Your Foreplay Lasts Twice as Long as Intercourse

It's not only women who enjoy the foreplay, but men too get off on foreplay. The little feathery kisses and touches, a nail trailing down their wrist, a nibble on their pulse…is enough to drive him out of his sense. Play it cool and play it to the hilt. I say, hold the reins and play him till he worships you as his own goddess.

4. No hands massage

Use your body…to drive him crazy. Work your magic on him without using your hands. For him to worship you, make the first move. Teach him what a true massage is – with the tip of your tongue to the gentle swell of your hip! It's all about knowing your sexual appeal!

5. Read my lips

According to Oriental erotic texts, a woman's upper lip is directly connected to her clitoris. During self-pleasure, or while receiving oral from your lover, bite your upper lip (or run your fingernails over it) to increase sensation and make your orgasm more powerful.

6. You'll try everything once

If you haven't experimented with pervy or kinky stuff, yet are game for it, then you get our thumbs up on this one. You should try everything (within reason) once. He wants you to dress like Fearless Nadia and talk dirty, then go ahead. You just may enjoy the power play role.

7. You own a vibrator

Men actually feel threatened by women who use sex toys. but the truth is, women who own one have higher libidos and generally want more sex. As a saying goes, "A clever girl won't demote her toys to the back of a drawer when her lover is around, but rather she'll put on a performance for him - and even use them on him."

8. You've said No to your bed

You've abandoned your bed and gone wild in the beach, in the car, on the balcony when the neighbors are out (or in)...We know for a fact that semipublic sex is up there in the top five fantasies for men, the top 10 for women.

9. Please yourself

Just because your lover is around that does not mean that you let him do all the work. Pleasuring yourself in front of a lover makes you feel hot and leaves him in a state of near frenzy. And if you're embarrassed, put on a blindfold. It's kinky and almost private and just up's your sex goddess quotient. Ask a man and he would put that in his top 5 sexual fantasies.

10. Go wild and wanton with your clothes

Slipping into a flannel nightgown does not really up the sex quotient. Of course, you could look sexy in a potato sack, but if you have the clothes to match your mood, you have hit on a jackpot. Fishnet stockings, corset in satin and peek a boo lingerie with a sexy spray on your pulse points would just about have your man on his feet begging for more.

Jumpstart Your Love Life

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Jumpstart Your Love Life

Make 2009 your most romantic year yet! Here, nine practical tips from dating experts that will help you feel lucky in love…

Ready to take control of your love future? We polled a bunch of dating experts and asked each for his or her number-one way to get your dating life in high gear this year. Here's what they had to say—and be warned: Try these tips and, by Valentine's Day, you may be fighting off prospective suitors!

1. Dare to have spares
"Dating is a numbers game, so skip the old 'a nice person only dates one at a time' rule. The more you date, the better the odds of finding someone wonderful worth weeding out from the pack. Plus, a full social calendar and lack of instant availability brings out the hard-to-get reaction in the opposite sex without actually having to play a game!"
– Dennie Hughes, author of Dateworthy

2. Roll up the rugs
"Throw a 'widening your net of possibilities' party. Love matches often come from your network of friends, colleagues and family. Invite everyone you know and ask them to bring at least one single person, or even a couple. The love of your life — or at least his or her cousin — just might walk through your door."
– Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., author of Opening Love's Door

3. Be captivated
"I often tell my patients (not to mention family and friends) that finding and sustaining love is like acquiring a piece of art. We should wait to be struck and captivated. But all too often we walk around with our pre-crafted 'frame' — or idea of whom we belong with — desperately trying to fit someone into it.

"So in 2009, throw away your mental checklist of what you're looking for and keep a truly open mind—you might be surprised at who truly clicks with you."
– Ian Kerner, Ph.D., author of DSI: Date Scene Investigation

4. Get a planner
"Set dating goals. Writing things down helps you to achieve your goals. Think short- and long-term. Maybe it's one date a week or meeting three new people a month. Either way, write it down and make it happen."
– Lissa Coffey, author of What's Your Dosha, Baby?

5. Risk embarrassment
"Don't be afraid of going out on a limb. You don't want to appear desperate, but at some point one of you has to give up waiting three days to call the other person back and pretending you're too aloof to fall in love. Why not you? A corny gesture — writing a note telling how happy you are when you see him or cooking a meal — can make him think it's time to take things beyond the stage of dates you aren't sure are actually dates."
– Gregory Gilderman, author of She's the One: The Surprising Truth of What Makes a Woman a Keeper

6. Play the odds
"The quickest way to meet prospective dates is to hang out in places where the odds are in your favor. For women, that means sports bars or the driving range. For guys, try DSW (or any other gigantic shoe warehouse). These places are crawling with women, especially on early Friday evenings and Saturdays. Just ask the nearest unattached female to help you pick out a new pair of shoes. See where it goes from there.

"Also consider book clubs: Women love to read, and there are usually very few men in attendance. It's a great pick if you're interested in dating someone brainy."
– Lisa Daily, author of Stop Getting Dumped!

7. Listen up
"One of the most engaging ways to get people to feel close to you is by being a good listener. Why do you think people love to go to their hairdresser? Good listening requires paying close attention, asking for details, and then echoing back the important points of the conversation. If you take the time to listen to someone, he or she will feel like you really care. Also, it gives you the chance to see what kind of person he or she is without having to worry about what to say back!"
– Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happily Married Men

8. Get some class
"Sign up for one thing you're interested in that involves a group meeting on a regular basis. I recommend gatherings that focus on your own interests: Yoga, cooking or kayaking class, a gardening group, a political campaign, or a co-ed sports league or team. In no time, you'll have a wider circle of friends, and when you meet a prospect, you'll already have some idea of that person's character and personality. This will prevent you from wasting a lot of time on a loser."
– Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., psychotherapist and author of The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again

9. Give good sense
"Have a romance with life! Tap into your senses, and you'll come alive with positive energy. Really taste your food and savor your wine; enjoy your music and the sounds of nature; feel the sun or the breeze on your skin and smell the aromas around you. When you get in the habit of living life like this, others are drawn to your passion and enthusiasm."
– Debbie Mandel, Author of Turn On Your Inner Light: Fitness for Body, Mind and Soul

Lisa Lombardi is a writer and editor in New York who has written for Maxim, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and other magazines.

What every woman wants is love

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000

A simple recipe to win a woman's heart is to give her loads of love. A recent survey revealed that 77 percent of women believe that their perfect man needs to be romantic and not rich.

"The Indian woman is honest and forthright with her feelings. While the survey reinforces the fact that she still believes in one true love, it also emphasises that she knows her mind, what she wants and knows how to get it," said ad man Piyush Pandey.

The survey, carried out by cosmetics brand Ponds, also revealed that 56 percent of women believe their true love would be the one who would get along well with her family and just 15 percent of women rate physique as an important quality in their man.

"A woman is expected to blend with her in-laws' family and she does it efficiently. At the same time she also expects her would-be husband to share great bond with her parents and siblings," Lakme's model Vipasha Aggarwal said.

Still, the most important ingredient of a successful relationship is love and women look for a combination of intelligence, humour, understanding, caring and romance in a man.

According to model-turned-actress Dipannita Sharma, her man should be a diehard romantic, with a good sense of humour and should understand her well and accept her the way she is.

For model Amanpreet Wahi love was the last thing in her mind till it actually happened and now she believes that it was a gift from God.

"It has been five years since I met my man - Raghav Narula. That time love was not my priority, but it just happened and today I feel that he fell in my lap from nowhere and filled my life with happiness," Wahi told IANS.

"He is a simple man, yet he is special because he knows how to respect a woman and this is his best quality. Apart from this he is fun loving, honest, polite and of course good-looking," she added.

She fondly remembers the day when Raghav proposed to her on the phone and rates that day as the most romantic day of her life.

Ponds brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra believes that true love will come calling; it is just a matter of time and so one has to be patient.

"I have always believed that true love will find you and so will the right man. Make sure that you do not close your mind to possibilities and do not work on the 'he-must-be-like-this' list," Chopra said.

Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bansali's "Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam" had girls swooning over the quiet brooding character played by actor Ajay Devgan - a man who loved his wife to the extent that he willingly took her back to reunite with her first love.

Though it may sound crazy, Rupa Sehgal has a similar tale to share. "At the time of my marriage I felt dead inside, unable to feel anything for the man whom I was marrying. But in the years that followed I saw my hubby loving me selflessly. From him I learnt that true love never asks for sacrifices, it gives," Sehgal explained.

Not many women believe in the power of money when it comes to love.

"A rich man may have money to shower his woman with expensive gifts, but if he isn't sensitive enough to know how to woo the lady, his expensive gifts aren't worth anything," said Suchita Verma.

Top 5 lesbian lust list

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:58:00 +0000

London: Maria Sharapova has been named as the player most lusted after by British lesbians.

The 21-year-old tennis player defeated Russia's Anna Kournikova to grab the top spot in the poll.

The poll was conducted for gay dating site 'PARSHIP.co.uk'.

US star Serena Williams nabbed the third position in the list of 'Top 5 Girl Tennis Pin-Ups', reports Daily Star.

The list was rounded up by Martina Hingis and Ana Ivanovic.

Top 5 Girl Tennis Pin-Ups are:

1 Maria Sharapova (Russia) 33 percent

2 Anna Kournikova (Russia) 28 percent

3 Serena Williams (US) 14 percent

4 Martina Hingis (Switzerland) 11 percent

5 Ana Ivanovic (Serbia) 8 percent

The strangest places amorous couples have sex

noreply@blogger.com (Raj) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:56:00 +0000

When overwhelmed with desire, British couples don't care about the place they end up romping in.

A new study has revealed the weirdest of places where lovers have been caught getting frisky, which include canal path, police station and even a church, reports The Sun.

Here are some of the very unlikely places that couples have been spotted making it out—

Canal Path— Scots Gareth Black and Clair Muir were caught sharing a moment of passion in broad daylight by policeman on the bank of Falkirk''s Union Canal. It was the locals who called the police after spotting them from their windows.

Church— When Italian cops were called at a church in the northern city of Cesena, they didn't know what kind of worshipping they'll encounter— a 31-year-old labourer - and his 32-year-old female teacher partner were having oral sex inside for an hour.

On CCTV— A worker at Newcastle''s Rural Payments Agency was fired after a CCTV camera caught him having sex with a colleague in the office toilets and running around their desks naked.

War Memorial— A French couple received a four-month suspended jail term after getting caught making a porno at a World War I memorial.

Police Station— Cops found a tipsy American couple— Dennis Cullen and a lady friend—making love in a vehicle in the car park of a police station.

Tram Stop—When a British couple was getting bored waiting for their tram, they got a rather raunchy idea—the 29-year-old woman and her 17-year-old toyboy got naked and started having sex in the street. Cops came after a CCTV camera in Croydon, South London alerted them about the cheeky happenings.

Crane—Construction worker Justin Dunn was accused of having "sexual relations" in a crane by cops who were called to the scene. However, when the 23-year-old came down with his 35-year-old partner, they denied of doing anything naughty in the air

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