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Secret ingredient between wafers of a Kit Kat

IBLAGH: (Web Desk) Most of us love chocolates like anything, and can’t succumb to temptation of having them. But sometimes, the ingredients being used in chocolate making can be quite interesting to know about. KitKats is one of big names that define the love of chocolate. Light, crunchy, chocolatey, wafery… …

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Pindi’s 50-year-old weekly book bazaar closed down

RAWALPINDI: (Web Desk) The traffic police have stopped vendors from selling books in Saddar, bringing a 50 year old book bazaar that took over the area’s pavements every Sunday to an end. Vendors have been coming to Bank Road in Saddar every Sunday, where they arrange stalls on the sides …

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Colour me halal

MM Makeup, Odho Cosmetics and Luscious Cosmetics are three of the local ‘halal’ makeup options for consumers. The beauty products industry in Pakistan is estimated to be worth 80 billion rupees; some believe it is closer to 150 billion rupees and according to those who feel the informal sector should …

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This is how world currencies got their names

All of us are well aware of our currencies and the name we refer it with. But have you ever thought about origins of the currency names? Well, they have some interesting and informative background that everyone should know. Recently a blog posted on Oxford Dictionaries website showed that many …

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Repeatedly hearing fake events may push people into believing them

London: (Web Desk) Repeatedly hearing fake events of the past such as taking a hot air balloon ride, playing a prank on a teacher or creating havoc at a family wedding during childhood, may push people into imagining them and believing that which never happened, researchers say. In a study …

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3 easy recipes to make your New Year’s parties a breeze

Who says entertaining people for New Year’s takes a lot of work? These easy recipes are great for bringing in 2017 with your friends and family. Funfetti Cookies These easy recipes are great for bringing in 2017 with your friends and family. Nothing says ‘celebration’ like rainbow sprinkles! These simple …

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Know your nutrition: Do you get enough of these nutrients every day?

It’s been repeated countless times now, and almost everyone is aware of the phrase “consuming a balanced diet is very important for health” or something along those lines. But how many times have you heard the exact elements of this so-called ‘balanced diet’? Apparently, not enough times as most people …

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What would a desi Santa Claus eat?

Tis’ the season to be jolly, but earlier this month when the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota welcomed its first-ever black Santa Claus, the public reaction was a bit wonky. By all accounts the kids and parents who came to the mall loved African-American Santa. One woman said that …

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This home-made juice can help you lose weight without starving!

ISLAMABAD: (Iblagh Desk) Starving yourself in the hopes of losing weight has not worked for many people and though many consider it the best and the first idea to shed a few pounds. When you start dieting you obviously eat less but skipping whole meals is not advisable so here …

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Chikungunya virus: 45 suspected admitted at hospital

KARACHI: (Web Desk) Around 45 more patients suspected of mosquito-disease Chikungunya have been admitted at Government Hospital Saudabad in Malir district of Karachi, Media reported on Friday. The hospital staff have collected blood samples of the yet un-diagnosed patients and being sent to laboratories for confirmation of the infection. National Institute …

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