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Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin delivered his first speech in Parliament on Tuesday. The Moradabad MP joined the political arena by hitting out at the monopoly prevailing in certain sports federations like in the field of hockey.

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Between Azharuddin and Navjot Singh Sidhu, who do you think makes a better speaker in Parliament? Feel free to say what’s in your mind!

The biggest factor that determines how well you age is not your genes but how well you live. Not convinced? A new study published in the British Medical Journal of 20,000 British folks shows that you can cut your risk of having a stroke in half by doing the following four things: being active for 30 minutes a day, eating five daily servings of fruit and vegetables, and avoiding cigarettes and excess alcohol.

1. Don’t retire. "Evidence shows that in societies where people stop working abruptly, the incidence of obesity and chronic disease skyrockets after retirement," says Luigi Ferrucci, director of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The Chianti region of Italy, which has a high percentage of centenarians, has a different take on leisure time. "After people retire from their jobs, they spend most of the day working on their little farm, cultivating grapes or vegetables," he says. "They’re never really inactive." Farming isn’t for you? Volunteer as a docent at your local art museum or join the Experience Corps, a program offered in 19 cities that places senior volunteers in urban public elementary schools for about 15 hours a week.

2. Floss every day. That may help keep your arteries healthy. A 2008 New York University study showed that daily flossing reduced the amount of gum-disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria is thought to enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation in the arteries, a major risk factor for heart disease. Other research has shown that those who have high amounts of bacteria in their mouth are more likely to have thickening in their arteries, another sign of heart disease. "I really do think people should floss twice a day to get the biggest life expectancy benefits," stresses Perls.

3. Move around. "Exercise is the only real fountain of youth that exists," says Jay Olshansky, a professor of medicine and aging researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago. "It’s like the oil and lube job for your car. You don’t have to do it, but your car will definitely run better." Study after study has documented the benefits of exercise to improve your mood, mental acuity, balance, muscle mass, and bones. "And the benefits kick in immediately after your first workout," Olshansky adds. Don’t worry if you’re not a gym rat. Those who see the biggest payoffs are the ones who go from doing nothing to simply walking around the neighborhood or local mall for about 30 minutes a day. Building muscle with resistance training is also ideal, but yoga classes can give you similar strength-training effects if you’re not into weight lifting.

4. Eat a fiber-rich cereal for breakfast. Getting a serving of whole-grains, especially in the morning, appears to help older folks maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day, according to a recent study conducted by Ferrucci and his colleagues. "Those who do this have a lower incidence of diabetes, a known accelerator of aging," he says.

5. Get at least six hours of shut-eye. Instead of skimping on sleep to add more hours to your day, get more to add years to your life. "Sleep is one of the most important functions that our body uses to regulate and heal cells," says Ferrucci. "We’ve calculated that the minimum amount of sleep that older people need to get those healing REM phases is about six hours." Those who reach the century mark make sleep a top priority.

6. Consume whole foods, not supplements. Strong evidence suggests that people who have high blood levels of certain nutrients—selenium, beta-carotene, vitamins C and E—age much better and have a slower rate of cognitive decline. Unfortunately, there’s no evidence that taking pills with these nutrients provides those antiaging benefits. "There are more than 200 different carotenoids and 200 different flavonoids in a single tomato," points out Ferrucci, "and these chemicals can all have complex interactions that foster health beyond the single nutrients we know about like lycopene or vitamin C." Avoid nutrient-lacking white foods (breads, flour, sugar) and go for all those colorful fruits and vegetables and dark whole-grain breads and cereals with their host of hidden nutrients.

7. Be less neurotic. It may work for Woody Allen, who infuses his worries with a healthy dose of humor, but the rest of us neurotics may want to find a new way to deal with stress. "We have a new study coming out that shows that centenarians tend not to internalize things or dwell on their troubles," says Perls. "They are great at rolling with the punches." If this inborn trait is hard to overcome, find better ways to manage when you’re stressed: Yoga, exercise, meditation, tai chi, or just deep breathing for a few moments are all good. Ruminating, eating chips in front of the TV, binge drinking? Bad, very bad.

8. Live like a Seventh Day Adventist. Americans who define themselves as Seventh Day Adventists have an average life expectancy of 89, about a decade longer than the average American. One of the basic tenets of the religion is that it’s important to cherish the body that’s on loan from God, which means no smoking, alcohol abuse, or overindulging in sweets. Followers typically stick to a vegetarian diet based on fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts, and get plenty of exercise. They’re also very focused on family and community.

9. Be a creature of habit. Centenarians tend to live by strict routines, says Olshansky, eating the same kind of diet and doing the same kinds of activities their whole lives. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day is another good habit to keep your body in the steady equilibrium that can be easily disrupted as you get on in years. "Your physiology becomes frailer when you get older," explains Ferrucci, "and it’s harder for your body to bounce back if you, say, miss a few hours of sleep one night or drink too much alcohol." This can weaken immune defenses, leaving you more susceptible to circulating flu viruses or bacterial infections.

10. Stay connected. Having regular social contacts with friends and loved ones is key to avoiding depression, which can lead to premature death, something that’s particularly prevalent in elderly widows and widowers. Some psychologists even think that one of the biggest benefits elderly folks get from exercise the strong social interactions that come from walking with a buddy or taking a group exercise class. Having a daily connection with a close friend or family member gives older folks the added benefit of having someone watch their back. "They’ll tell you if they think your memory is going or if you seem more withdrawn," says Perls, "and they might push you to see a doctor before you recognize that you need to see one yourself."

Source: Yahoo Health

Kambakkht Ishq is directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles along with actors Aftab Shivdasani and Amrita Arora in supporting roles, the movie also features Hollywood actors Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards and Brandon Routh in cameos. Originally scheduled to release in December 2008, the film was postponed due to extensive production work and is now slated for a release on May 29, 2009. Take a look at the exclusive pictures from Kambakkht Ishq.

Kambakkht Ishq Movie Posters

Freida Pinto, best known for her performance as Latika in her debut film Slumdog Millionaire, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009. Pinto won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a cast in a motion picture and was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She has already done a number of photo shoots for prestigious magazines. Now Take a look and drool over Freida Pinto’s Hottest Photoshoot til date.

Gallery of Freida Pinto’s Hottest Photoshoot  

Lot of Bollywood celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Ramphal, Deepika Padukone, Genelia Dsouza, Minissha Lamba, Vidya Balan, Tabu, Asin, Sonam Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Tusshar Kapoor and many more were present at the Lakme Fashion Week an event held in Mumbai recently.

Gorgeous Katrina Kaif walked down the ramp as the show stopper in an outfit created by Nishka Lulla.

Lakme Fashion Week Day 1

International super model Naomi Campbell was the star attraction at the second day of the on going Fashion Week in Mumbai. It’s a high-on-glamour video that you just can’t afford to miss!

Lakme Fashion Week Day 2

Celebrities like Isha Koppikar, Dia Mirza, Lara Dutta, Genelia Dsouza, Neetu Chandra, Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora Khan, Hema Malini, Farah Khan, Zayed Khan and many others were present on the 3rd day of ‘Lakme Fashion Week’ at an event held in Mumbai recently. Let’s watch what they have to say at this occasion.

Lakme Fashion Week Day 3

On the fourth day of Lakme Fashion week, celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Shahrukh Khan and Arbaaz Khan walked the ramp for their favourite designers. Other celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Rampal, Ritesh Deshmukh, Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Twinkle Khanna, Amisha Patel and Sridevi were also present at the event.

Lakme Fashion Week Day 4

Gorgeous Mugdha Godse and Jiah Khan rocked at ‘Lakme Fashion Week’ day 5 as they walked down the ramp in style. Director Madhur Bhandarkar and actor Neil Nitin Mukesh were also present at the event.

Lakme Fashion Week Day 5

Main Aur Mrs. Khanna is a forthcoming film that stars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Sohail Khan in pivotal roles. Directed by debutante Prem Soni, the film, which revolves around the theme of extramarital affair, is a joint production of Sohail Khan Productions and UTV SpotBoy Pictures. The film is expected to release on July 3, 2009.

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Take a look at the Promos of 8X10 Tasveer Movie Promos Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and Featuring Akshay Kumar and Ayesha Takia

Tasveer 8 x 10 Theatrical Trailer

8×10 Tasveer Title Song

8×10 Tasveer - Nazaara Hai Song Promo

8×10 Tasveer - Haafiz Khuda - Remix Song Promo

Source: Youtube, Bollywood Hungama

The upcoming Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kambakht Ishq is certainly looking more than promising with Akshay Kumar’s death defying stunts and Kareena Kapoor’s stunning body in bikinis. Kareena is sizzling with the hot bikini wear in the flick.

Watch the Gallery of Kareena Kapoor’s Bikini Act in Kambakht Ishq

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Hundreds turned up to attend the funeral ceremony of Shabir Ahmad Malik, the Kashmiri soldier killed in the army’s ongoing encounter with Lashkar-e-Taiyba militants, at Dab Wakoora village in north Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

The gunfight between militants and the army in north Kashmir’s Shamsbhari mountain range in the frontier Kupwara district has claimed 25 lives till now.

The Army has so far eliminated 17 militants while it has lost eight troopers, including Major Mohit Sharma.

Shabir, 21, joined the Indian army after passing his 12th class examination. He studied at the Sainik (army) School at Ganderbal.

Shabir’s family and neighbours are proud of his army service.

"He has become a hero. He died an honourable death. I am so happy, although I am also pained at his separation," says Mohammad Yasin, a neighbour and friend of the dead man.

"Even now, I have a passionate desire to do something for my country like Shabir has done."

Mr Yasin says that the moving send-off given to Shabir has inspired many more youths in the village to join the army.

"I am 28," says Showkat Ahmed. "I have never in my life seen such a funeral. Such death is pride-worthy."

The coffin was draped in India’s tricolour before it was carried to the graveyard.

Shabir’s brother, Ghiulam Mohammad, says: "I wanted him to become a doctor. But he had a passion for joining the army and was determined to complete his graduation so he could become an army officer.

"He was patriotic from his childhood. He wanted to do something for his country. His ambition has been fulfilled."

The villagers have been sharing the family’s grief as well as its pride in what Shabir fought for.

"Every family here is bereaved. Every family is mourning," one villager said.