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King of Bollywood |
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King of Bollywood
Shahrukh Khan
Where: Taj Land's End
When: August 20th 2007
Om Books International in association with Radio Mirchi celebrated the success of national award winning author Anupama Chopra's book 'King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the seductive world of Indian Cinema' amidst people from the entertainment world. The book has sold over 10,000 copies since it's launch on August 9, 2007. The launch itself was a grand affair, attended by Karan Johar ...
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The Changing Face of Indianness |
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The Changing Face of Indianness
Shahrukh Khan decided to improve ground realities in India rather than using his skills for NASA in the movie Swades.
Aamir Khan sacrificed his youth to avenge the death of his friend against the corrupt political system in India in Rang De Basanti.
Dharmendra went all out in Apne to prove to the world that India too could make a mark for itself in an otherwise international sport - boxing!
Wondering what we are talking a ...
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Are those extra kilos bothering you |
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Are those extra kilos bothering you
Resistance training
Vaibhavi asks,
I am 30 yrs old. My weight is 85 kg and my height is 5'6". I am unable to loose weight. I desperately want to lose the excess weight because I am getting married in Dec. 2007. Please tell me how I can loose weight in next four months and then maintain it too
Dear Vaibhavi,
If you want to lose weight you need to do some kind of resistance training like push ups, squats ...
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Beating Diabetes |
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Beating Diabetes
Do Indian Weddings Contribute To This Disease
As of 2007, India ranks #1 as the country with the most diabetics. Now this is definitely one ranking that we could do without! What has changed over the years to increase the number of diabetes patients in our country Is all the mithai and sweets that form a part of all Indian celebrations, right from festivals to weddings, to blame
It is estimated that diabetes will result in about 3.8 million de ...
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Cosense Reveals SL630 Non-Invasive Ultrasonic Liquid Level Detectors |
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Cosense, a designer and manufacturer of ultrasonic air-in-line detectors and liquid level sensors, has developed a compact, non-invasive, self-adhering point liquid level sensor for use with various fluid reservoirs and containers.
The SL630 series sensor is positioned on a container using its adhesive interface or a mechanical fixture. Circuitry is located integrally with the sensor housing, which measures 12.7mm by 22.9mm. Sensors operate with 5VDC–24VDC input and TTL or open collector output options, indicating air or liquid is present.
Designed for use with semiconductor, medical a...
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STS Wins Order from Bosch for New Pegasus Deep Reactive Ion Etch (DRIE) System |
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Newport, Wales, United Kingdom - 18 August 2005 - Surface Technology Systems plc (STS) (LSE: SRTS), a leader in plasma process technologies for the growing MEMS and related markets, today announced that it has received an order for its new Pegasus Deep Reactive Ion Etch system from leading automotive MEMS device manufacturer, Robert Bosch GmbH. The order from Bosch strengthens STS' long-standing relationship with the German company, and is the fifth such order since Pegasus was launched on June 28 2005.
The Pegasus system will be installed at Bosch's MEMS wafer fab in Reutlingen,...
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Revisiting Mythology |
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Revisiting Mythology
Krishna - THE Eternal Playboy
Mythology is so firmly rooted in the Indian psyche that not only do we choose to name our children after popular mythological characters, but indeed we derive many of our attitudes and customs from it. In fact, we even tend to categorize members of our families into mythological characters.
Yet, can we accept boys evolving into Krishna -The God Of Love
We've all probably had the conniving aunt who was the ' ...
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Yearn for good skin |
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Yearn for good skin
Sunburns and scars
Rajni asks,
I was suffering from sunburns last year and this has left some scars on both my arms. Can you please tell me if these scars will ever go or not, as I have consulted lot of dermatologists in Bangalore but none of them have been able to help. I have been taking treatment for the last 9 months and have spent a major chunk of my savings but to no avail. My marriage also was fixed but the groom backed out at ...
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Can Stress Lead To Hair Problems |
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Can Stress Lead To Hair Problems
Thin Hair
Dina Patel asks,
My daughter is 14 years old. She had very thick, and lustrous hair. But now her hair has started thinning and the scalp is easily visible. Please advise. Can the problem be cured if it is hereditary
Dear Dina,
You need to consult a hair expert, if your daughter's hair is thinning and her scalp is visible. If the problem is hereditary, then further thinning can be slowed down but not ...
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''Thanda Matlab Coca Cola'' |
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''Thanda Matlab Coca Cola''
But All That Caffeine Matlab Good Or Bad
After watching Aamir Khan in all his myriad get - ups promoting the cola, thanda indeed has become synonymous with coca cola for most people. However, is all the caffeine contained in soft drinks and other beverages such as tea and coffee really good for your health
When do you need to start worrying about your caffeine intake Are you also suffering from Coffee Rage? Find out the answers ...
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Does Age Diminish Fertility |
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Does Age Diminish Fertility
Drop in fertility
Salman asks,
I am thinking of marrying a 38 years old divorcee who had a miscarriage about 10 years ago during her first marriage. She was also on birth control pills for about 7-8 years after her miscarriage. Does this diminish chances of getting pregnant again Will she have trouble conceiving
Dear Salman,
Birth control pills taken in the past will not affect her fertility, so you don't need to ...
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Monsoon Care For Your Hair |
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Monsoon Care For Your Hair
The monsoon, sandwiched between the heat of summer stickiness and winter dryness, is generally ignored when it comes to hair care. A regular hair care routine will go a long way in insuring you against tangles, wet and messy hair.
Our experts give you some tips on taking care of your hair in the monsoon season.
Firstly, choose a sensible hairstyle. Though short hair is easier to maintain in the rains, select a st ...
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Loosing Weight Quickly |
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Loosing Weight Quickly
Maintain weight
Noor asks,
I am 24 yrs old working woman, my weight is 50 kgs. I want to maintain the same weight. What kind of food intake and fitness regime should I follow Due to a busy work schedule I cannot plan exercises. Will performing yoga or meditation help me stay fit
Dear Noor,
Yes, you can do Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom and 20 Suryanamaskar every day to maintain your current weight.
Weight loss
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Equipment Acquisition Resources to Exhibit at SEMICON WEST 2006 |
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Equipment Acquisition Resources would like to invite you to visit us at this year's SEMICON WEST 2006 (July 12-14) at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA (South Hall Booth 2971). Now in our third year of exhibiting at the show, we had so much success that there was no hesitation in our return. Since last year's participation, we have expanded our already successful process engineering program to include manufacturing capabilities for dicing saws and slicing saws - further enhancing our technology base.
We specialize in offering R&D process development work to our customers, which inc...
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STS Wins Ł2million Order for MEMS Production Equipment |
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Surface Technology Systems plc (STS) (LSE: SRTS), a leader in plasma processing technologies used in the manufacturing and packaging of advanced electronic devices, today announced that it has received an order worth over £2 million from a major manufacturer for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) production equipment.
The order includes multiple Pegasus processing chambers for deep silicon micromachining of MEMS for use in consumer end-products. The Pegasus source offers significantly higher silicon etch rates than other deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) tools currently on the mark...
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ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) |
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As we mentioned in our previous newsletter, a new edition of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 was published in February. A paper outlining the most important changes can be found here.
The IEC 61340-5-1 and 61340-5-2 standards are also due to be reviewed, with the members of the IEC/TC 101 convening in Japan this June to discuss these changes. Most notably, the IEC 61340-4-2 standard will be completely amended, setting unprecedented standards in ESD procedure. Further information can be found in our next newsletter.
A warning to ElectroStat customers:
We found out that several certification ...
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ElectroStat: an ISO / IEC 17021, ISO 19011 and IATF-Approved Company |
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In February 2007, a new version of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 was published, while the new IEC 61340-5-1 and IEC 61340-5-2 are being printed at the moment. The IEC 61340-5-3 is proposed to be sent to the members of the IEC / TC 101, who will have until the end of March to give their remarks. The final vote is expected to be in June 2007 during the IEC / TC 101 meeting in Japan.
ElectroStat's Vincent Neel is an IPC certified ESD-instructor, and a member of the ESD Association.
A lot of new or revised papers and presentations can be found at www.es-electrostat.com/downloads.htm.
ELECTROSTAT M...
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The Pride of India |
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The Pride of IndiaCome forward to salute the pride of India
Sixty years ago, on August 15, 1947, the tri colour of India proudly fluttered high and smiled at the Independent India. India breathed the air of freedom on that day. That freedom did not come easy.
It demanded the lives of hundreds and thousands of unnamed Indians who fought alongside of the National leaders. This slideshow is a tribute to those leaders who gave us a free India and to those fighters who smilin ...
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Pictures Of The New 7 Wonders Of The World |
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Pictures Of The New 7 Wonders Of The World
History remade itself when the New 7 Wonders of the world were unveiled at Lisbon, Portugal. Chosen from an original pool of almost 200 nominees, the list was narrowed down to 21 for the Final Day. These Wonders represent the choice of experts judges as well as over 70 million voters across the world.
Click on the image to view The NEW 7 Wonders Of The World
The campaign was launched by Bernard Weber in 1999 ...
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1st Japanese Customer to Select Icada's Reticle Management Solution |
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iCADA, a German-based software company, has received a purchase order from a new major 300mm memory fab in Japan for their Reticle Management System (RSM).
The RSM will be translated into Japanese and will be integrated into the local MES infrastructure, improving the reticle and carrier life cycle management, inspection management, inspection tool connectivity and mask house connectivity. Furthermore, the customisable business rule engine, including requal strategies and task planning, as well as the monitoring of the reticle environment will help the customer to minimise errors and thus ...
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Taiwanese 300mm DRAM Fab Selects iCADA as Reticle Management Supplier |
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iCADA, a German-based software company, has received a purchase order from a new major 300mm fab in Taiwan for their Reticle Management System (RSM).
The RSM will be integrated into the local IBM SiView infrastructure and will improve the reticle and carrier life-cycle management, inspection management, inspection tool connectivity and mask house connectivity. Furthermore, the customer-specific business rule engine, requal and todo planning, as well as the reticle environment monitoring, will help the customer to minimise errors, and thus reduce cycle time, defects and costs.
The award-w...
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EAR, Inc; an Official Dealer for P.R. Hoffman |
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Equipment Acquisition Resources, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, USA, is proud to annouce that we are official dealers for P.R. Hoffman of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for double-sided lappers and polishers throughout the United States and Europe.
With a strong emphasis on helping customers worldwide with their specific crystalline applications, we offer the finest technology available in double-sided polishing, lapping, and fine grinding of all electronic and semiconductor related materials.
Through our process development center, we also provide extensive process development services for custome...
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Coherent Announces New Laser Annealing Tool |
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Improves Quality for OLED and LCD Flat Panel Display Manufacturers
Coherent Inc. today announced the introduction of its LAMBDA SX 315C excimer laser which is designed to dramatically reduce costs while increasing both yield and throughput in Flat Panel Display (FPD) manufacturing. The new LAMBDA SX 315C laser is optimized for low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) crystallization used in FPD manufacturing. The system’s high throughput is a result of the laser's unique combination of high pulse energy (up to 1050mJ) and superior pulse energy stability (0.5%). The laser's proprietary PowerLokTM...
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Celebs Go Nostalgic About Their Teachers |
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Celebs Go Nostalgic About Their Teachers
But can you imagine the days when the celebrities were part of the same education system Do you think they were studious Did they aspire to be an astronaut or a politician And most of all, did they ever have a secret crush on their teachers that they never revealed to anyone, yet? This Teacher's Day, Shaaditimes finds out...
Achla Sachdev (Model, Actor): I hated reading schoolbooks. My favourite professor was Mr. Bhiwan ...
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Celebrities Share Their Raksha Bandhan Memories |
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Celebrities Share Their Raksha Bandhan Memories
The festival season is just kicking off and with Raksha Bandhan just round the corner, sibling rivalry is taking a back seat. As brothers and sisters get together to celebrate their mutual love, Shaaditimes finds out:
What Raksha Bandhan means to celebrities And what are their memories
Amrita Rao (Actor, Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na, Vivah)
'I have no real brother, but I tie rakhi to my maternal cousins Akshay and ...
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How GenX celebrates Teej in 2007 |
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How GenX celebrates Teej in 2007
Contrary to popular belief GenX is not ready to give up their traditions yet. Instead they've decided to adapt them a bit... ok, maybe a lot!
August is round the corner. And while preparations for the grand festival of Teej have already begun in the towns and villages of Rajasthan and Bihar, in the cities across North India, the celebrations will be of a different kind.
For most working women, it's time to say goodb ...
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Romance stands the test of time! |
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Romance stands the test of time!
Times have changed, but the ways to express love have not. Even today people salute the monument of love that stands erect. In today's materialistic world love wins the race! And the people who voted for The Taj have proved this.
Much hullabaloo surrounded the unveiling of the New 7 wonders of the world. And if you're a true 'Hindustani' chances are you even voted for our very own wonder - The Taj Mahal.
Forget the commercial ...
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Mother knows best |
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Mother knows best
Great looks are genetic, just take a look at what we have inherited from our mums, but our beauty routines couldn't be more different. Whilst we splurge on the newest moisturisers, shampoos, conditioners and treatments - our mums have been shouting 'I can make it at home' for centuries. With the ingredients of ayurvedic homemade formulations making news on high street, Rupali Kotecha takes a look at why Mother really does know best when it comes to beaut ...
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Break dancing and breaking bowling records |
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Break dancing and breaking bowling records
That's Sreesanth for you
He has rhythm in his bowling and lightning in his feet. Off the field, Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, who idolises Prabhu Deva, has won a few break dance competitions in the past. On it, the flamboyant new star of Indian cricket is set to break a few bowling records.
Sreesanth's image got a big boost on the tour to South Africa last year. In the first Test at Johanessburg's Wanderers stadium, ...
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The Complexion Complex |
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The Complexion Complex
''She has beautiful features and a very nice figure, she'd be pretty if she wasn't dark.'' Words that are symptomatic of a sorry state of affairs and, tragically, words that most of us have heard.
In Asian communities fair skin is held up as an ideal, and associated with superiority and worthiness not afforded to those of a darker complexion.
Today, fairness is equated with beauty to the extent that those that have it are considered blesse ...
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