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Good value social networking - Micromax ezpad Q5

Micromax ezpad Q5It’s quite a relief to see a QWERTY handset that seems to have its own ‘personality’ and doesn’t look like a BlackBerry. This Q5 or ‘ezpad’ as it’s been dubbed, was apparently designed to be real bliss for the avid social networker and here’s how it fared.

Form
The handset’s prime focus is the keypad and not the screen, so there’s that slightly awkward Micromax LCD panel. Although the Q5 is less skewed than its predecessor, the Q3, it’s still the handset’s biggest drawback.

Thankfully, the large QWERTY keypad is fantastic. The buttons are easy to use and well-spaced and take a couple of attempts to get used to. Navigation is a breeze thanks to the track ball. Read on» » » »

Travel | New York diary

New York diaryThere is something about the energy of New York that hits you like a lightning bolt when you walk the streets, one reason why it is one of my favourite foreign cities.

Day One
On the Air India non-stop to New York. I took the flight from Bombay nearly three years ago when it first started but have never tried the Delhi version. In fact, it is the perfect way to get to NY.

We board at 12.30 am. I have a snack, read for a couple of hours and then go to bed. Our route takes us near the North Pole and then down to North America over Canada till we land at JFK. It is much shorter than I remember and by the time I have woken up and had a cup of coffee and a muffin, we are in New York. Read on» » » »

The buzz around Buzz

The buzz around BuzzOf course I’m going to talk about what everyone else is talking about Google Buzz. What’s the big deal? Is it worth it? And do how you go about getting the best from it?

I’m not sure that I have all the definitive answers to these questions. But it is quite fun to speculate. So, without further adieu, let us segue into my user’s experience of Google Buzz.

Day One
Twitter and Facebook is full of references to this Hot! New! Thing! called Google Buzz. I don’t know what it is, but I know I must have it. Everyone else seems to be having the same reaction. Rumours on the block is that it will finish off Facebook and Twitter completely, obliterating them from our memory. Read on» » » »

A temporary email address

Amit Agarwal of Digital InspirationYou have just come across a new website at xyz.com that offers an interesting ebook for free. The offer is simple — you give them your email address and they’ll send you the download links for the ebook directly to your Inbox.

Now while the website policy clearly states that they “won’t sell your email address to third-parties”, you aren’t feeling very comfortable sharing your private email address with a website that you’ve never heard about before.

What do you do then? Read on» » » »

In the dock, again

Siddharth Bhatia in Lifestyle, Technology

Apple iPodAn iPod dock needs to look good and offer non edgy sound. The Philips SBD7000 is a cute-looking Docking station that works with iPods and also other personal media players. Read on» » » »

Bold & Beautiful - BlackBerry Bold 9700

Bold & BeautifulBlackBerry launched their new Bold 9700 model last week. It is as elegant as the original. Its business functionality receives a fillip with the new BlackBerry 5.0 operating system that looks promising. Read on» » » »

How to watch out for hidden fat

How to watch out for hidden fatWhen it comes to food, it seems as though everybody is trying to avoid that evil trinity of health-hell these days — salt, sugar and fat.

Our couch potato lifestyles have left us battling conditions like heart disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which need you to curb those salty fries and chocolate shake cravings. Read on» » » »

Watch your mouth

Shikha Sharma in Health & Fitness

Watch your mouthThe mouth and teeth are some of the most hardworking parts of our bodies. It is not only important for us to have healthy gums and teeth, it is also aesthetically appealing. The mouth has an acid-alkali balance that keeps good bacteria intact and does not let bad bacteria multiply. However, when this balance is affected, the mouth may become more acidic, creating an environment for dental decay, gum infections and bad breath. Read on» » » »

Nutrition myths busted

Nutrition myths bustedNow that health concerns have become universal, we’ve been flooded with information about what to eat and what to avoid. Often, the news leaves us confused. Since this isn’t a good situation to be in, we decided to clear up the bewilderment.

Drink milk every day: Many of us believe that a glass of milk a day will keep us healthy. But according to Dr Atul Bhasin, consultant, internal medicine, B L Kapur Memorial Hospital, Delhi, you don’t need to drink milk after the age of one. “All the benefits of milk are available if you eat a balanced diet, including green vegetables and soya protein,” says Dr Bhasin. “As for calcium, sunlight is a good option.” Read on» » » »

Strengthen your bones

Strengthen your bonesDo these exercises for strong bones:

  • Stair climbing
  • Dancing
  • Jogging
  • Racket sports
  • Walking
  • Hiking

Weight-bearing exercise: These are exercises in which your body works against gravity, with your feet and legs bearing your body’s weight. Read on» » » »


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