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THSWKND: 7 Things To Do In Dubai April 23-25, 2015

Fellows, this weekend is jam-packed bumper-to-bumper with  clubbing, comedy, racing and art events – here’s your to-be and to-do list this weekend Dubai , served ice cold. STREETCON – Urban Art Jam This is definitely at the top of our list. All your senses are sure to be teeming with joy…

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THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In Dubai April 16-18 2015

Wednesday’s the day we all begin lusting for the weekend ; it’s so close, you can almost touch it. And like every weekend, this one has plenty to look forward to- from lounge parties & art exhibits to learning opportunities& skill-building. Here’s the round-up for this weekend Dubai: Nasimi …

Inked & Linked: Tracing The Evolution Of Tattoos
Inked & Linked: Tracing The Evolution Of Tattoos

From embracing the evolving tradition to deep rooted social stigmas, the question of getting inked always sparks debate. Tangled in modern-day interpretations, it’s easy to forget tattoos have a long, winding history [long before you and I considered getting inked], and have bred very different impl…

An Insight Into The Growth, Work Culture And Challenges at Zomato Dubai
Growth, Work Culture And Challenges At Zomato Dubai

That’s the 21st Century norm. When it comes to eating out, I’d like to say “ Let’s Zomato it” (I sincerely hope this phrase catches on so I can take credit for it). But let’s face it, if you’re a foodie, chances are slim you haven’t used Zomato, unless you’ve been living under a rock.  …

Lifestyle Diseases in the Middle East : Obesity
WATCH: Lifestyle Diseases in the Middle East – Obesity

Watch this story at the bottom of the page Yes, diseases are not limited to the usual vectors (i.e. Virus, bacteria, blades, etc.), one’s lifestyle can be a vector of a disease. In this exclusive story below, watch how CNN medical expert, Dr Sanjay Gupta takes us through one of the Middle East…

What You Should Buy From The Splash Brave New World S/S Collection
What You Should Buy From The Splash Brave New World S/S Collection

Photojournalist: Natasha Kishore On cloudy Friday night atop the Jumeirah Emirates Towers oozing with glamour, Splash unveiled its Spring-Summer collection. Titled, a Brave New World, it takes fashion back to focus on the simplicity of each element of clothing and style. Splash presented pieces that…

'Go Beyond' Promises The Abu Dhabi GP 2015
‘Go Beyond’ Promises The Abu Dhabi GP 2015

Petrolheads can rejoice at the fact that the Yas Marina Circuit today announced that tickets to the 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi GP are now on sale. Ticket prices will remain the same but with a promise from the organizers, in true Abu Dhabi style, that this year promises to be bigger and…

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Does Your Bra Never Seem To Fit? Here’s Why:

Easy – because, unknowingly, it isn’t the right size. Ladies, we all know the annoyance of putting on a t-shirt/dress and later realizing that we’re either ‘double-busting’ or our bra cups are standing up, creating a strange gap between our chests the fabric of the bra [You know what I’m talking abo…

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What’s The Ideal Destination To Travel To This April?

The scent of freshly mowed grass is in the air mixed with a whiff of ‘I need a holiday’ and an overpowering tinge of ‘It’s time to get out of here’. You know exactly what we mean. So, instead of gawking at your screen, pick up the phone, call a couple of pals and pack …

CL : City Fall Flat Against Barcelona; Juve Edge Past Dortmund
CL : City Fall Flat Against Barcelona; Juve Edge Past Dortmund

[box]B-change is bringing you exclusive reports from the UEFA Champions League 2014-15. [/box] [box] Last 16 first-leg, Etihad Stadium – Manchester City 1 (Aguero 69) Barcelona 2 (Suarez 16, 30);  Juventus Stadium – Juventus 2 (Tevez 13, Morata 42) Borussia Dortmund 1 (Reus 18) [/box] MA…

CL : Real Cruise Past Schalke; Basel Hold Porto
CL : Real Cruise Past Schalke; Basel Hold Porto

[box]B-change is bringing you exclusive reports from the UEFA Champions League 2014-15. [/box] [box]Last 16:  Schalke 0 Real Madrid 2 (Ronaldo 26, Marcelo 79); Basel 1 (Gonzalez 11) Porto 1 (Danilo pen 79) .[/box] GELSENKIRCHEN – Ronaldo “found” his form (like he lost it in the fir…

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CL : Chelsea Gain Vital Away Goal ; Bayern Draw At Donetsk

[box]B-change is bringing you exclusive reports from the UEFA Champions League 2014-15. [/box] [box]Last 16: Paris St Germain 1 (Cavani 54) Chelsea 1 (Ivanovic 36); Shakhtar Donetsk 0 Bayern Munich 0.[/box] PARIS – Branislav Ivanovic  headed-in early to give Chelsea the away goal advantage aga…

7 Small Changes That You Can Make To Refresh Your Look Completely
7 Small Changes To Completely Refresh Your Look

As the clock strikes 12  on New Year’s Eve, the coming day begins with wishing our friends and family a happy new year and the partying continues into the wee hours of the morning. But, of course, the next morning, it’s not just the calendar you change; before the new year begins, some o…

5 Signs You Are Addicted To Facebook Likes
5 Signs You Are Addicted To Facebook Likes

You feel a smidgen of insecurity amidst the restlessness residing in your chest. It’s been a while since you posted that status update. No responses. Have you worded it right? Is it too aggressive? Is it too passé? Why isn’t it getting the traction it deserves? It’s hilarious, isn’t it? We don’t con…

We Need To Talk About: The Voices In Your Head
We Need To Talk About: The Voices In Your Head

Illness. What does this term mean? To be unwell. To be unfit. Most commonly associated with bad health. When someone is ill, we persistently recommend going to the doctor, getting checked, and hopefully finding a medicine that will be able to cure it. In the meantime, we whisper sweet nothings to th…