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New York, (IANS) Can't help skimming through your Facebook timeline evenas you take a break from work? You may just be wired to do so as the brainprepares us to be socially connected to other people even when we get somerest, says a new research."The brain has a major system that seems predisposed to get us ready to besocial in our spare moments," said the study's senior author MatthewLieberman, professor at University of California, Los Angeles.During quiet moments, the brain is preparing to focus on the minds of otherpeople -- or to "see the world through a social lens," Lieberman said.Tracking brain activity of study participants using functional magnetic reso-nance imaging, or fMRI, the researchers found that a brain part calleddorsomedial prefrontal cortex might turn on during dreams and rest in orderto process our recent social experiences and update our understanding of thesocial world. "It is part of a network in the brain that turns on when we dreamand during periods of rest, in addition to when we explicitly think about otherpeople," Lieberman said. "When I want to take a break from work, the brainnetwork that comes on is the same network, we use when we are lookingthrough our Facebook timeline and seeing what our friends are up to,"Lieberman said. So although Facebook might not have been designed withthe dorsomedial prefrontal cortex in mind, the social network is very much in

sync with how our brains are wired. "That is what our brain wants to do,especially when we take a break from work that requires other brain net-works," Lieberman said.The study was published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience.

RETRIEVING 'LOST' MEMORIESWashington, May 29 (IANS) Memories lost due to traumatic braininjury, stress, or diseases such as Alzheimer's may be retrievedby activating brain cells with light, shows a promising study byMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers, includ-ing one of Indian-origin.The findings by Dheeraj Roy and colleagues may help answer afiercely-debated question in neuroscience.Neuroscience researchers have for many years debated whetherretrograde amnesia -- which follows traumatic injury, stress, ordiseases such as Alzheimer's -- is caused by damage to specificbrain cells, meaning a memory cannot be stored, or if access tothat memory is somehow blocked, preventing its recall.

ONTARIO - Coming off its best-ever year, the newly refreshed and energized2016 Acura RDX sports a host of significant upgrades to performance, luxuryprestige and styling. Launching at Acura dealerships nationwide this Spring,the 2016 Acura RDX receives Jewel Eye™ LED projector headlamps andLED taillights, a new, more powerful 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V-6 engine, an ex-panded list of AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, and ahost of new luxury features and technologies, including a new line-toppingRDX with Advance Package. The Acura RDX and MDX have formed a potent1-2 punch in the luxury SUV game, posting record sales in 2014 well ahead ofEuropean rivals in their segments. With the 2016 MDX also getting significantnew features and technologies, including a 9-speed automatic transmission,the new RDX and MDX stand as an even more formidable presence in theluxury SUV space. The 2016 RDX gets an important performance boostcourtesy of its new 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable CylinderManagement (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology. Peak horsepower andtorque output are up-279 (+6 hp) and 252 lb.-ft. (+1 lb.-ft.), respectively,while sporting a broader torque curve for more immediate and powerfulacceleration response-right where it counts. Variable Cylinder Management™allows for deactivation of three of the engine's six cylinders under light engineloads, helping the more powerful 2016 RDX increase its highway EPA fuel-economy ratings by 1 mpg, rising to 19/28mpg for AWD models and 20/29mpg for FWD models (city/highway). Driving refinement is further en-hanced by new active front and rear engine mounts, updates to the steeringcontrol system and increased suspension mount stiffness. Additionally, theRDX's all-wheel-drive system - AWD with Intelligent Control - has been tunedfor greater rear torque bias to further enhance dynamic stability and all-weather performance. The 2016 RDX also gets key elements of Acura designDNA with restyled front and rear fasciae, including the addition of Acura'ssignature Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and LED taillights with light-pipe de-sign on all models and a new three-dimensional grille treatment. The lowerfront and rear fascia areas also support the new look with fresh luxury detailswhile all models receive new wheel designs.

SAVE MAX CEO RAMAN DUA, GUESTS AND SIM BHULLAR AT THE 5TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT. SEEN HERE ALSOIS YUDHVIR JASWAL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (EXTREME LEFT) OF MIDWEEK NEWSPAPER. I DETAILS ON PAGE 30 & 31

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Aamir Khan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the launch of Swachhata Saptapadi scheme in Mumbai (IANS).

Most UAE-based NRIs keen tobuy property in IndiaAbu Dhabi, (IANS) Almost 80 percent of non-resident Indians(NRIs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) want to buy apar t-ments in India, with Bengaluru and Mumbai being the mostpreferred choices, a survey has revealed.The poll showed that 79 percent of the buyers were interested in buyingapartments as compared to plots, villas or commercial property in India,with 72 percent planning to purchase the property in the next six months,Arabian Business online reported."Today, Bengaluru is a much sought after city with NRIs returning to India.Many are keen on making the city their home," Sunil Jaiswal, presi-dent of Sumansa Exhibitions that conducted the research said."The city has evinced so much interest among NRIs of late thateven those who have not had the occasion to visit the city haveplunged into investments in real estate here. It is most popularamong techies and skilled professionals," Jaiswal added.Following Bengaluru and Mumbai, NRI proper ty investors alsoconsidered Chennai, Pune, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai,Goa and Ahmedabad.The survey showed that 67 percent of buyers were in the age group of31-50 years.

KANGANA RANAUT INAUGURATESFIRST GAP STORE IN INDIA

New Delhi, (IANS) American multinational clothing and ac-cessories brand Gap made its way to the Indian market onSaturday with the launch of its first store, inaugurated by ac-tress Kangana Ranaut amidst a huge crowd in a mall here.Spread over 10,000 sq ft at the Select City Walk in south Delhi,the new flagship store offers Gap for men and women, GapKids,and babyGap Summer 2015 collections. It has come into the mar-ket via a partnership with Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. The brand'sspokesperson credited Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan forpopularising Gap in the country through the 1998 film "Kuch KuchHota Hai". Talking about the reason behind bringing the brand toIndia, and how it will break the clutter of the multiple internationallabels available here, Oliver Kaye, CEO - Gap Business, told IANS:"I think our clothes are perfect for Indian summer. It's very easy towear with a whole lot of linen feel to it. "Also, I believe that ShahRukh has already made our brand famous in India with his oranget-shirt that he wore in his film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' with Gapwritten on it." If King Khan made Gap famous in his movie,here was Bollywood's 'Queen' Kangana sporting a casual sum-mer-perfect outfit from the brand at the launch.


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TORONTO - The area surrounding the intersection of Dundasand Jarvis is one of Toronto's most rapidly evolvingneighbourhoods. Fusing design, technology and culture, thearea owes much of its recent transformation to its proximity toRyerson University, Canada's fastest growing research university.With that growth comes the need for space that can accommo-date the influx of students and student-centric lifestyle options.Today's students no longer confinethemselves to traditionallibrariesanddorms- nowadays student life spills into thesurrounding neighbourhood, from coffee shops and restaurantsto parks and public spaces.CentreCour t Developments recognizedthe challenges that a lackof student-focused housing and workspaces created in the area

dominated by Ryerson University and several other academicinstitutions, and its solution to this challenge is the highlyanticipated Grid Condos. Located at Dundas and Jarvis, GridCondos lies in the hear t of the Learning District, right on theedge of Ryerson's urban campus and is across the street fromRyerson's future sciences building."As we looked around the area, we saw that although Ryersonhas expanded their facilities, students were still missingamenities that allowed for a mixture of learning, social interac-tion and physical wellness," said Shamez Virani, VPofCentreCour t Developments. "Grid Condos gives students thespace they are desperate for and meets the growing need foraffordable living in this exciting neighborhood.

"We know that students and young professionals are going toget lots of use out of this space," says Shamez Virani. "WhileGrid Condos' Learning Centre is the first of its kind, given theneed for this sor t of space, I don't suspect that it will be thelast."Those in need of a study break can head up to the third floorwhere you'll find a fitness centre complete with a yoga studioand spinning room. If you'd rather socialize with friends,coworkers or classmates simply head to one of the socialspaces or outdoor terraces where you can unwind as you lookout onto the hustle and bustle of Dundas and Jarvis."Grid Condos is designed to appeal to the mind and the body,giving students and young professionals a flexible space thathas a campus-feel with all the advantages of condo living,"adds Shamez Virani.Although Grid's amenities are oriented toward the studentlifestyle, CentreCour t has taken great care to design suites withsleek and timeless finishes. The building will have a luxuriousfeel from the moment residents step into the impressive two-storey lobby, welcomed by the warmth of a large, glowingfireplace.While a great deal of thought went into the design of the com-mon areas at Grid Condos, no detail was overlooked in each ofthe suites either.Designed by award winning teams at Page + Steele/IBI GroupArchitects, Grid Condos will have a variety of efficient 1bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den and 2 bedroom layouts ranging insize from 415 sq. ft. to 640 sq. ft.With a focus on value orientedpricing, 1 bedroom plus den suites will star t in the low-$300s, 2bedroom suites will star t in the high-$300s and the vastmajority of suites will be priced below $400,000.Grid Condos' central location is also within walking distance ofsome of the City's best dining and shopping, and providesconvenient, direct access to public transit. Students heading offcampus can hop on a number of TTC lines or head down toUnion Station for long distance travels.For your chance to live smar tly, off the Grid or on, registertoday at www.gridcondos.com, or call (416) 477-GRID (4743).

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SAVE MAX SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZESTHE BIGGEST CORPORATE EVENT IN GTA

BRAMPTON - The Save Max team successfully conducted their 5th Annual Customer Apprecia-tion Event at Canadian Convention Center recently that was attended by more than 2,000 clients.The biggest attraction of the event was star NBA players Sim Bhullar (first player of Indian originwith NBA) and James Johnson aka JJ, the star Raptors player, and Raptors Superfan NavBhatia. Many other dignitaries including MP Parm Gill, Patrick Brown, MPP Vic Dhillon and HarinderMalhi also graced the event .Save Max team also conducted the Save Max Mega Draw and gave awaytwo cars to two lucky families who did business with Save Max.Save Max team never forgets to appreciate their clients for their trust and faith in the brand, andthis event has proven it well! The event was a grand success and a huge leap towards estab-lishing its strategic customer relationship in Brampton and GTA, the cornerstone of its success.It was a well managed event and elicited very positive feedback from clients and associates onthe path ahead, besides highlighting Save Max unique blend of quality, consistency and person-alized service. Raman Dua, Chairman and CEO of Save Max said:" I am overwhelmed with theresponse and suppor t from our clients. They are the one who keeps us in the business and thisis our way to say thanks to them. "When media asked Dua about his family, he opened his arms wide towards the crowd and saidwith a big smile, "This is my family. I always treat my clients and my team as my family. Eventsof this type are a regular occurrence at Save Max as we seek to strengthen the bond betweenourselves and our clients, which are the lifeblood of this company." Dua said. "After the grandsuccess of last year draw in which we gave one Hyundai Elantra car to a lucky winner and Ipromised that next year we would make it grander and fulfilling that promise we have given twocars tonight to lucky winners."Dua added: "The industry that we deal in is all about reasonable and professional real estateservices with a commitment towards its clients. Building ongoing, long-term relationships isthe key and we are happy and thankful to all those who contributed to our growth. We place highpremium on our customers and we empower, attract and retain them through our professionalservice standards."The event also celebrated the accomplishments of Save Max Top Performers and recognized itstop real estate talent who contributed aggressively towards the growth of the company. Amongthe key award winners were Sachin Gupta, Top Realtor of the Year 2014-2015 who received thisaward for the four th year in the row and also completed a $100 million in his shor t four years.Rajni Dang was awarded with Rookie of the year award. Nitin Malik, Gurmeet Gill, and BalrajPuri received the Chairman Club award for achieving more than $15 million . These Awardswere given by the famous Raptors player Sim Bhullar and James Johnson.There were dance performances by kids, Bhangra and bollywood performance by Star Group toenter tain all Save Max customers. Kids also had a great time in the event where they enjoyedface painting, tattoos, balloons, bouncy castle as well as the clown show. A painting competi-tion was organized for the kids where in top three paintings were awarded prizes.The excitement peaked when star celebrity guests of the night James Johnson (JJ) and SimBhullar entered the venue. Kids went crazy to get pictures and autographs from them. Both theplayers were equally excited and shook hands, took pictures and gave autographs to more than500 kids. Save Max distributed souvenir basketballs autographed by both star players.In his speech Raman Dua also shared Save Max's plan for 2015 briefly and mentioned that histeam is targeting to achieve $300 million of gross sales in 2015 and also intend to open a newoffice in Mississauga to expand the client base.



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SAVE MAX AND MISSISSAUGAHYUNDAI CREATED HISTORY: 2LUCKY FAMILIES WON HYUNDAICARS IN SAVE MAX MEGA DRAWRaman Dua explained: "Save Max has always tried to achieve new heights of customerconfidence and satisfaction. We believe in transparency in whatever we do and by the graceof God the result of the lucky draw is the testimony of our claim." He also congratulated thewinners Amarjit/ Bhupinder Singh Uppal and Dhaneeshwar /Beenu Rambharat and wishedthem best of luck.A visibly delighted winner of Hyundai Elantra car, Dhaneeshwar Rambharat thanked SaveMax Team and said, "Little did I know that I would be Save Max Mega Draw Lucky winner ofthe car. As I got to know about the lucky draw I immediately had informed my wife in Mauritiusand the celebrations had begun."While speaking to media, Amarjit/Bhupinder Uppal, winner of Hyundai Elantra car also thanked SaveMax Team and said: "I never expected this and it's like dream come true for them. They said while buying thehouse when Raman told about the lucky draw I thought it was just a marketing gimmick butnow I can confidently say what Save Max team says they do it."

THE YOUNGEST CEO: 10 YEAR OLD TUSHAR MALIKThe passion of this kid towards the business world has helped him to achieve this milestonein early age of his life keeping in mind his enthusiasm towards real estate, the managementand the board of directors of Save Max has decided to appoint him as an honorary CEO of oneof the fastest growing real estate company in GTA.The company has an annual sales of $200million and has sold more than $700 mil-lion real estate since April 2010. The com-pany has three offices in Ontario and op-erates with more than 50 employees.While talking to media Dua, said with ex-citement "it's our endeavour to bring youngtalent on the board but bringing Tushar ashonorary CEO was an extraordinary deci-sion which has taken on the basis ofTushar's passion, his new ideas and affectiontowards the company and business world."This young car lover always attracts peoplewith his pleasing personality, passionate talksand knowledge about real estate. It was amatter of great surprise for his proud parentsRitesh and Neeta Malik when he was an-nounced as the honorary CEO and Brand Am-bassador in a huge gathering of 2,250 people.Star NBA player Sim Bhullar and JamesJohnson handed over an official appointmentletter and the trophy to this young profes-sional. Looking into his achievements, it isfor sure Tushar has a bright future in thebusiness world.


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DESK REPORTOntario - African Lion Safari - a Cana-dian owned family business maintain-ing self-sustaining populations of spe-cies in decline, first opened its gates tothe public in 1969 with 40 lions in threereserves. Today the park houses in ex-cess of 1,000 exotic birds comprised ofover 100 species. After over 45 yearsthe family has been successful withbreeding 30 species that are consid-ered endangered and 20 species that

are considered threatened.The manner of exhibiting animals at thefacility is completely different from thetraditional approach - that is, the visitoris caged in the car, and the animalsroam in two to 20 hectare (five to 50acre) reserves. Thus African Lion Sa-fari is a drive through wildlife farm dedi-cated to the conservation of wildlife.The facility, located on Safari Road be-tween Highway No. 6 and No. 8, northof Hamilton, is open daily from Satur-day, May 2 through Sunday, September20. The facility has expanded 'MisumuBay' Wet Play interactive water adven-ture zone, offers stroll throughsprinklers, spouts and streamjets, and trek under rain trees andtumble buckets. What's more, in-teract with gadgets, gizmos andgeysers.Daily performances include:" Three exciting bird and animalper formances; each displayingthe intelligence and natural abili-ties of magnificent birds and animals

" Parrot Paradise" Elephant Round Up" Birds of Prey Flying DemonstrationSome of the attractions for the full fam-ily are as follows:" 9 km Drive-Through Game Reserve" See the largest living land animalfrolic and play at the Elephant Swim!" Children are encouraged to 'mon-key around' in the Jungle Play-ground Areas featuring Safari Ven-ture and Toddlers' Play

AFRICAN LION SAFARI - A CANADIAN OWNED FAMILY BUSINESSMAINTAINING SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF SPECIES IN DECLINE

" In "Nature Boy" Scenic RailwayTour travel through the natural for-est where you will be introduced tounique wildlife." At the "African Queen" Boat Cruise

your guide will point out towardsexotic birds and primates duringthe pleasant tour around Water Sa-fari Lake." In the Pets' Corner come 'face to

face' with a variety of animals andbirds. Take a moment to pet and feedsome goats, alpaca, deer and more!For more information go tolionsafari.com



LOOK COOLIN DENIMDURINGSUMMERNew Delhi, (IANS) Fashion changesevery season, but denim hasbecome a staple of sor ts. Trystocking your wardrobe with atleast three different pairs of denim,says an exper t. Samresh Das, seniordesigner - jeanswear, Numero UnoClothing Ltd, suggests a few denimoptions:* Star t with a clean, dark denim, rinsed;or be brave and go raw. Team up yourdenim with interesting t-shir ts like graphic,striper or cold pigmented ones. Poplinshir ts in solids are good options as well. Gofor single chest pocket, slim collar and thinplacket shir ts enzyme washed to give a softhand feel and crumpled and casual look.Colours like white, cobalt blue, minty green,flaming mustard are vibrant when pairedwith blue denims and add life to the look

whereas colours such as dusty beige, troop khaki,greasy grey, preserved olive are the 'new kids on

the block' and will give you a very contemporaryfashionable look. Always style your dark pair of

denim by turning them up. Never alter them toyour length. One fold or two folds give a cool look

when teamed with a pair of ankle sneaker,loafer or espadrilles.

* If you feel confident, go for a mid-toned washed denim which reflects its

character in washing. Select a denimin less and nice pattern of whiskerand well merged fading whichshould look like natural wear andtear rather than opting for a madeup whisker pattern and unusual

fading or contrasting.You can pair Polo tees with this kind of

denim. Western yoke shir t in denim,indigo checks, over dyed and washed

solids with smar t details are good optionsto team up with these jeans. Wear them withnubuck chukka boots or trainers. Alwayswear a black belt if you are tucking in theuppers or just let it hang loose and keep itsimple.* Whenever you want to go experimental, trythe torn jeans. Select a pair of denim whichis broken with frays, damaged in variousplaces with weft visible and repaired withcontrast patches giving a look of a denimwhich went through rigorous natural ageing.Team up the denim with a deep V-neck tee withcold pigment finish, a heavily washed indigojersey tee, a super hero T-shir t or a heavy metalband t-shir t. A high ankle boot in leather or lacedup ankle sneakers will complete the look.

Obesity affects males more than femalesNew York, (IANS) Obesity may be tougher on male immune systems than females, suggests a study led by an Indian-Americanresearcher. Kanakadurga Singer, assistant professor in pediatrics at the University of Michigan, found that high-fat diets repro-gram blood stem cells in male mice, promoting metabolic disease."Men and women have very different cardiovascular and diabetes risk. Male mice are often studied because their risk fordeveloping these diseases is higher," Singer explained. For this, researchers compared how mice from each sex reacted tohigh-fat diets. They found that in young reproductive-age female mice who were fed a high-fat diet which made them obese, thebody produced only a mild inflammatory white blood cell response.In male mice, however, diet-induced obesity made more active inflammatory white blood cells and enhanced their progenitors.This, in turn, made the male mice more prone to higher blood glucose and insulin levels. "We found that obesity did not triggerinflammation in female mice the way it did in males," Singer added. The research helps in providing the foundation for futureclinical studies exploring how these differences impact diseases such as diabetes. "Our research highlights the need tobroaden clinical investigations and animal studies to include both males and females to better guide new interventions," Singersaid. The study was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

TORONTO - Sunandaji, Vedantaphilosopher and daughter-discipleof Swami Parthasarathy is sched-uled to conduct a three-eveningdiscourse on Vedanta text 'BhajaGovindam' and an exclusive ad-dress for youth on "An opportunitycalled Life" in June. Her lecturesin the last two years have beenwell received by an audience ofover 450. Bhaja Govindam is aVedanta text addressing the twounquenchable thirsts in human life- Acquisition & Enjoyment. The lec-tures are scheduled at the Unitar-ian Congregation Mississauga on Highway 10 & QEW. Lecturetiming is from 6.30pm to 8pm on June 5 and 6, on June 7, it is from5pm to 6.30pm. The lectures are open to all free of entry fee.

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