Even wider blackouts sweep India for second day

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Grid failure hit India for a second day on Tuesday, cutting power to hundreds of millions of people in the populous northern and eastern states including the capital Delhi and major cities such as Kolkata.

The government said the northern, eastern and northeastern grids were hit, wider than Monday's blackouts.

Delhi's metro system ground to a halt and office buildings ran on backup generators a day after a 12-hour blackout caused commuter chaos in the bustling capital, underscoring overstretched infrastructure that has weighed heavily on India's economy.

Make 1 SIMPLE Change and Lose Weight

We all know that losing weight requires some changes in our eating habits. But many of us avoid making those changes for one obvious reason: It seems too darned hard.

Well, here's a simple, novel approach endorsed by top nutritionists: Make just one change. For the next month, focus on a single improvement, whether it's doubling your fruit intake, adding some protein or switching to nonfat milk.

"Small changes can make a big difference," says Melanie Polk, M.S., R.D., director of nutrition education at the American Institute for Cancer Research. For instance, if you drink 3 cups of milk a day for a month, the switch from reduced-fat to nonfat will save you 3,000 calories -- nearly enough to lose 1 pound!

Things You Should Never Tell Others

Have you ever wondered why you land up in trouble simply because you have shared the truth or simple facts with others?

Do you often feel like the innocent fool who does not know when to keep his mouth shut, and when to share his thoughts? Yes? Then, read on to know what you should keep ONLY to yourself.

1. Your Sexual Desires

The first and foremost on the list is tales of your libido. Talking mindlessly about your sexual desires, craving to feel a feminine body or habits of masturbation can easily turn your friends off. Worse still, do not even discuss these matters with your family members. Refrain from discussing such matters and if the situation gets too troublesome to handle on your own, then either take a close friend into confidence, or seek the aid of a professional.

Ayurveda centre opens at Indian mission in Trinidad

Port of Spain, July 30 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago has launched a centre for ayurveda following a growing interest in the Caribbean in the traditional Indian system of medicine.

The centre was inaugurated by Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Local Government Surujattan Rambachan a few days ago.

The minister also announced that a Chair of Ayurvedic Medicine will be launched soon at the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine.

He said this would be the second such academic programme to be launched at the university, the first being the Chair of Asian Studies.

Snapdeal plans to hire 500

Buoyed by the growing popularity of online shopping portals in India,Snapdeal.com expects to garner revenues of about Rs 600 crore in the current fiscal. 

The company also plans to increase its headcount by 500 persons this year. 

"We are hoping that we convert the significant chuck of the growing internet users in India to do transaction with us. In terms of revenues we are expecting about Rs 600 crore in the current financial year," Snapdeal.com Vice President (Marketing) Sandeep Komaravelly.