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| Top 10 Best Chinese Food Restaurants in Delhi-NCR Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:13 AM PDT Irrespective of the condition of Indo-China relationship at the borders, Chinese cuisines have always proved to be profoundly popular among the urban population. The sting of vinegar and the tenderness of the dim sums have seduced our taste buds for years. Delhi being the capital of the country has some of the finest collections of such Chinese restaurants where the city-dwellers flock-in with their friends & families on weekends, or couples seeks a cozy refuge on their way back from work in the misty corners of a Chinese food-joint. Chinese restaurants are not only known for their food, but also for the overall ambiance they create. So if you are from Delhi or planning to visit soon, here is a compilation of the top 10 Chinese food restaurants in the city. 10. Dimsumbros:Located inside the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, the restaurant is known for its large variety of baked, steamed or fried dim sums. The restaurant offers as much as thirty-seven varieties of them and hence justifying the name of the joint. However, dim sums are not all this restaurant has to offer. It also features a separate bar, which allows regular visitors to come and savor the uniqueness of their Chinese cuisines with the some of the best cocktails. Address: R 303, 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon Contact: (0124) 402 9281
9. EEST:This particular restaurant in the NCR can certainly boast about the expertise it has obtained through their expatriate chefs; three among whom are from China, one from Thailand and one from Singapore. This perhaps is the most prominent advertisement that the joint has to offer as they pride themselves for being an authentic Chinese and Thai restaurant quite contrary to the regular Hindi-Chini food stalls, which are pitted all across the city. Address: The Westin Hotel, Sector 29, Gurgaon Contact: (0124) 4977777, (0124) 4977823
8. Xiao Chi:The uniqueness of Xiao Chi is not its food alone, but its location and its overall décor. Located at about 30 kilometers from the heart of Gurgaon, the place is worth visiting mostly due to the ambiance, which it has to offer. If someone is seeking to enjoy a dinner away from the madding crowds of the city, this joint provides the perfect excuse. The oriental aroma and low gathering in the restaurant, often allows couples to relish some private times or old friends to catch-up on their gossips. Address: The Westin Resort & Spa, Ground Floor, Vatika Complex, Post Office Box Dhaula, Karanki Road, Sohna Road, Gurgaon Contact: (124) 4508888
7. ChaoBella:This restaurant located in Okhla is less than three years old, but within this limited time it has made a name for itself mostly due to its variety of noodles. The management has hired chefs exclusively for noodles and that is where this Chinese joint stands-out in comparison to the other specialist Chinese restaurants in the city. Perhaps the most exciting part is that there are about eight varieties of noodles and it is likely that they will be hand-crafted in front of you, to add to the awe and wonder of your family members and friends. Address: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lobby Level, Community Centre, Phase 1, Okhla Contact: (011) 46462000, (011) 30981000
6. Hao Shi Nian Nian:This particular restaurant is located in the prime area of Greater Kailash and its most striking feature is its association with celebrity chef Mike Le Wei. The quality of the food is outstanding and the joint can certainly boast about its ability to manage a big crowd thereby justifying its promotional campaigns. Address: M 25, M Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK) 2 Contact: 9999218888, (011) 47748888
5. My Humble House:It is not sure whether the management knows the proper meaning of the word "humble" or they are just being profoundly modest. The appearance and decor of this roof-top restaurant is anything but naive. The combination of soft lighting, cozy corners might not look extravagant but nonetheless it has that addictive quotient, which will make one return to its warmth, again and again. To add to all this, there is a variety of Singaporean dishes which essentially justifies the restaurant's position in the top five of this list. Address: ITC Maurya, The Luxury Collection, Sardar Patel Marg Contact: (011) 49422222
4. China Club:Dining at a restaurant is not only about its good food and wine collection, but rather it is the entire experience which it has to offer to the diners. If we leave aside the mouth-watering treats of China Club, there are various other aspects which will make it one of the best four Chinese restaurants in Delhi. For instance the glassed-in kitchen allows you to get a spectacular view of the team of Sichuan chefs, cooking your meal; a scene which perhaps one only gets to see in the foreign travel & leisure television channels. Address: Lobby Level, Tower C, Global Business Park, MG Road, Gurgaon Contact: (0124) 2566000
3. Hao Shi Nian Nian:This is another branch of the same restaurant located in Greater Kailash and its all-black décor coupled with its supreme location in Sector 53, Gurgaon, makes it a place worth visiting. The smell of Pork Spare Ribs along with Stir-Fried French Beans will definitely tantalize you and this particular restaurant has gone beyond the traditional clichés of the regular Chinese dishes thereby offering experimental dishes in the form of Braised Tenderloin with Chilli Oil or the Crispy-fried Prawns in Soya Sauce. Address: Ground Floor, Central Plaza Mall, Sector 53, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon Contact: (0124) 4250888, 9899128888
2. Asia Seven:There is not much to talk about the ambiance and the décor of Asia Seven, but it certainly deserve the second place in this compilation mostly due to the flavor it has to offer in the plates of its diners. It is ultimately the food that you have, which makes you fall in love with the joint and Asia Seven has no shortage of such temptations. The authentic Chinese cuisine blended and tossed with variety of species and herbs makes it a worthy to visit this noisy and messy joint in the Ambiance Mall, Gurgaon. Address: Ambience Mall, Third Floor, Food Court, Ambience Island, National Highway 8, DLF City Phase 3, Gurgaon Contact: 9311520707, (124) 4665571
1. The China Kitchen:The overwhelming popularity of this joint can alone justifies its number one position in the list. Be it lunch or dinner, the restaurant is always full to the brim, even on mundane weekdays. Loyal Chinese food bugs and regular customers here will tell you that waiting in queues outside the joint is the most enjoyable part, because in a while you'll be munching on your plate of the best Chinese food served anywhere in Delhi. It is one of the few Chinese restaurants in Delhi, to offer cold starters, adhering to the traditional Chinese style and the thorough detailing observed in each of the dishes makes every bite feel like heaven. Address: Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place Contact: (011) 26791234
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| Top 10 Grievous Side Effects of Heavy Makeup Posted: 24 Jul 2013 02:33 AM PDT Call is drastic change in our lifestyles or the significant influence of movie stars, women from every walk of life have become ever more conscious about their looks, and don't mind caking their faces with heavy makeup whenever they step out the house. Makeup, which was previously considered as a luxury was only worn on a few special occasions. But, now it takes a permanent place in the hand-bags of women. Whether they are going to work or visiting a friend, they won't leave the walls of the house without makeup. Also at the same time it would be oblivious to say that cosmetic products are marketed, targeting the female consumers only. Today their male counterparts are not far behind in the race. However what these fashion-conscious consumers have to know is that makeup if caked too often over the face can have several adverse affects on the health of the skin. Here is the list of top 10 grievous side effects of heavy makeup: 10. Pimples:Perhaps it is the most common symptom, any individual using regular makeup experiences. It is not dangerously harmful, but nonetheless such impacts are normally long-lasting and are prone to cause constant problem. The covering up of the skin-pores often damages them permanently thereby making the problem acute.
9. Skin Allergies:It is also a common phenomenon and mostly occurs due to the ignorance and unawareness of the user, regarding the skin type and skin sensitivity. Various forms of allergic reactions starting from rashes to inflammation are noticeable due to the use of heavy makeup. The effects might leave deep rooted impact on the skin of user, but in most of the cases they are curable.
8. Patches:Quite similar to skin allergies, patches are also considered as a common side effect of heavy makeup. They are not very severe, but nonetheless they tend to last longer than the common allergies, making the skin look dull with an uneven complexion in the absence of make-up. Some patches are also long lasting and restrain themselves from fading even after years of their appearance.
7. Dark Circles:Dark circles can be considered as a form of patches, but nonetheless their impacts are more severe when compared to the regular ones. Dark circles often take a longer time to be cured and often create constant marks around the eyes of a person, who is then forced to use more makeup to hide them.
6. Scarring:The extensive use of make-ups often leaves long lasting scars on the faces of the users and they tend to hide such permanent marks by using more makeup, leading to more damage to the skin cells. Scars often tend to heal under proper medication, but regular use of makeup inhibits the process.
5. Boils:Heavy makeups also results in boils, which are localized skin infections resulting in the formation of reddened and sore areas. The treatment of this kind of issue is much more complex when compared to the previous side effects discussed in the list. Physicians often warn users to be wary of makeup products that lead to formation of boils on the skin. This may indicate the presence of harmful chemicals, which will end up damaging the skin cells.
4. Wrinkles:Chemicals used in makeup more often than not, contribute to skin-aging as they dry-out the natural oils and essential vitamins and minerals present in human skin. Because of this the skin looses it natural moisture and texture, and starts to develop the wrinkle and dry patches. Aging women can tell you that once the skin loses its texture, restoring its suppleness and youth is the most difficult, almost impossible task.
3. Acne:There are specific kinds of makeup products which tend to clog the pores of the skin. This practice eventually leads to the formation of blackheads and when they are not properly or regularly cleaned the formation of acne occurs. Acnes can be removed from the skin surface but the procedure is painful and leaves behind deep ugly scars in most cases.
2. Lung Disease:There are evidences favoring the fact that chemicals used in the cosmetics often when breathed-in damage the tissues of the lungs thereby causing certain lung diseases. Heavy makeup often triggers conditions of the lungs on inhaling. The worst part is, people seldom realize that something like makeup could potentially harm their lungs and other organs of the body.
1. Cancer:Perhaps the most threatening of all the side effects of heavy make-up is the possibility of skin cancer. Though there has been considerable improvement in the manufacturing process of cosmetics, they are now being properly tested for safe use on the skin. In fact many popular makeup brands are now using only organic and natural ingredients to enhance the quality of their products and to ensure they are skin friendly. There are certain chemicals which tend to stimulate cancer cells thereby resulting in life threatening illness to the user.
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| Top 10 Open Source Wiki Platforms Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:43 PM PDT Basically a wiki is a website which visitors can modify, edit or collaborate on. Wikis can be edited through a normal web browser or an accompanying plugin or extension – depending on the type of wiki software and the administrator settings of the website. Many websites these days are creating their own wikis, either to enhance their internal knowledge base, or to create a community to assist a large section of the society. Now, if you wish to let your visitors make contribution to your webpage easily, and enhance you webpage with their knowledge and experience – then wiki is a great option to provide such a platform. There are plenty of wiki engines available out there, so to streamline your search we have listed bellow top 10 open source wiki platforms that you can use. 10. Zoho Wiki:Server cost plays a vital role in maintaining a website, so if you are someone who doesn’t want to download and maintain a wiki engine on your dedicated web server, but wish to run a wiki website, then Zoho Wiki by Zoho is probably the best wiki solution for your needs. The intuitive and user friendly wiki – the Zoho Wiki if free to the limit of 2 wikis per user, which lets you create a dream website with all kinds of multimedia content. The Zoho Wiki employs WYSIWYG editor interface to edit and features tool to keep track of information (in pages and threads) using RSS feeds and subscriptions.
9. Wikia:Wikia operated by Wikia, Inc. – for-profit Delaware company founded in 2004, is yet another open source wiki platform which lets you create beautiful wiki websites on their own server. Designed with the motive to earn profits through advertisement, Wikia offers users an opportunity to embed ad codes in a wiki website created on Wikia. In addition free web hosting, Wikia also provides users and attractive interface with provision to make categories etc on the web page.
8. MindTouch Deki:Web based wiki software and meshup platform, MindTouch Deki is divided into front written in PHP and an API written in C#. The user friendly MindTouch Deki uses WYSIWYG editor interface, which allows the administrators to make the wiki web page private, public or anonymous. MindTouch supports platforms like Drupal, WordPress etc.
7. Boltwire:The easy to use web development engine, Boltwire imbibes the benefits of a CMS service, a wiki and a search engine in one. With its ground breaking design, Boltwire is an open source wiki which is coded in PHP and uses simple text files system (so no database is required).
6. XWiki:When it comes to recognizing a platform to develop web application with wiki platform, XWiki is the best name that comes to mind. The XWiki software is developed in Java under that paradigm of LGPL open source license, which makes it the second generation wiki platform. XWiki is a professional wiki with additional features such as blogs, LDAP authentication, PDF export and more. The XWiki is a great source for data based applications, all thanks to its advanced Form and scripting engine.
5. PmWiki:Famous wiki software coded in PHP under GPL, the PmWiki is completely customizable. The administrator can change the appearance and function on PmWiki quickly using pre provided templates (customization of templates is also permitted using HTML). The PmWiki allows administrators to password protect any group of individual pages, if need be. The administrators can easily customize new markup, while there are hundreds of extensions already available for assistance.
4. WikkaWiki:WikkaWiki often known as Wikka is a free and light wiki engine, which uses MySQL to store pages and is written in PHP. In addition, the Wikka is 100% web-based installer or upgrader which allows 100 percent upgrading from WakkaWiki. The Wikka requires no root access, but it supports rewrite rules. Available with easy page editing features, the Wikka also allows the users to upload and download multimedia easily. The WikkaWiki comes with a wide range of plugins and also offers users a configurable login and registration screens.
3. TWiki:The flexible, powerful and collaborative web application platform, TWiki is structured wiki used to run a development project, knowledge base, document management system or some groupware tool in the internet. Best thing about TWiki is that users without any programming language can also create a web application. Written in Perl the TWiki platform is released under GPL.
2. DokuWiki:DokuWiki is well documented and highly customizable open source wiki platform which is written in PHP. With over 70 design templates in its kitty, the DokuWiki requires not database as all the data is stored in text files. DokuWiki allows users to make unlimited page revisions, automated table and content generation, spam blacklist and password locks to avoid edit conflicts. The DokuWiki features Ajax-enhanced interface.
1. MediaWiki:Used by the best wiki website – Wikipedia, the MediaWiki 44 MB wiki software is available in more than 300 languages. Written in PHP, the MediaWiki is released under GPL and is features a WYSIWYG editor interface along with an extension that allows user to enable the editor. Hundreds of MediaWiki extensions or plugins are available for free which assist in helping you create a dream website.
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