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WeChat Seeks Even More China Clicks With New Mini-Apps

May 22, 2017 Loknath DasChina, Clicks, Even, Mini-Apps, More, New, Seeks, WeChat, With

In a cluster of refurbished Mao-era industrial buildings in Guangzhou, developers at China’s top messaging app, WeChat, are redesigning key parts of its product to spread its tentacles to just about every aspect of Chinese life. Around 1,500 developers, mainly twentysomething males, have been tasked with increasing user engagement through new ‘mini-programs’ on WeChat that look and operate much like apps on Apple Inc’s iOS and Google’s Android operating systems – but are far less data-intensive. WeChat, owned by Tencent Holdings, says it’s not a direct challenge to the dominant…

7 Tips You Must Remember to Order and Drink Whisky Like a Pro

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das7, a, and, Drink, Like, Must, Order, Pro, Remember, Tips:, to, Whisky, You

This golden liquid is a favourite at bars. On-the-rocks, with chilled water or a splash of soda – everyone has their own preferences, but the art of drinking whisky can be tricky. On World Whisky Day which is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in the month of May (this year it falls on 20th May, 2017), we’ve got you some great tips to drink and enjoy whisky like a pro. Here are some of the first few things that every aspiring malthead should learn. 1. Know your whisky…

What is a Patiala Peg and How Did it Get its Name?

March 21, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Did, Get, How, Is, It, Its, name, Patiala, Peg, What

If you have partied in North India, or even gone out with friends for a few drinks, there is a good chance you would have heard the term ‘Patiala Peg’ being used. Accompanied by loud banter and an attempt to outshine or exhibit bravado, the Patiala peg has come to signify more than a measure of whisky, it is almost a sign of ‘masculinity’ in Punjab. The rough volume of a Patiala peg is around 120ml. This is roughly four ‘smalls’ or two ‘large’ drinks in colloquial terms. However,…

Is Gluten Free Diet Real or a Fad?

January 29, 2017 Srijitaa, Diet:, Fad, Free, Gluten, Is, or, Real

The first month of the year brings my thoughts to the fact that so many people think being “gluten free” is a choice and we are doing it to be in vogue. The reality is that living a gluten free life isn’t easy, just like with any other lifestyle disease that can be tough. The challenges are never ending. Just the other day my son got a rash, which is a sign of gluten allergy. I was surprised. How could it be? What could have caused it? My kitchen is…

Go for a life audit

January 21, 2017 Srijitaa, audit, for, Go, Life

Where is our life headed? It’s a question we all ask ourselves as we step into a new year. Let 2017 be the year when you take up your life’s ledger and do an audit. Times Life tells you how… A new year has a way of making us happy and sad at the same time. As we spend time around our family, party with friends, there’s also that knot in the tummy, that nagging thought that doesn’t leave us. Will this year be any better or worse than the…

Insight: Nutella Maker Fights Back on Palm Oil After Cancer Risk Study

January 12, 2017 SrijitaAfter, Back, Cancer, Fights, Insight, Maker, Nutella, Oil, On, Palm, Risk, Study

The $44 billion palm oil industry, under pressure in Europe after authorities listed the edible oil as a cancer risk, has found a vocal ally in the food sector: the maker of Nutella. Italian confectionery firm Ferrero has taken a public stand in defence of an ingredient that some other food companies in the country are boycotting. It has launched an advertising campaign to assure the public about the safety of Nutella, its flagship product which makes up about a fifth of its sales. The hazelnut and chocolate spread, one…