Google to allow phone calls from Gmail

Tech giant Google Inc says that Gmail users will now be able to call telephones directly from their email.

Google already provides computer-to-computer voice and video chat services. But the company said that it is for the first time that they will be allowing calls to home phones and mobile phones directly from Gmail.Google promised free calls to US and Canadian phones from Gmail for the rest of this year and said it would charge low rates for calls made to other countries.For example it said calls to Britain, France, Germany, China and Japan would be as low as two cents per minute.

Gmail user Manish Singh says that he is waiting for that day when Google will extend this service for their Indian subscribers.

Analysts said the service would likely be a bigger competitive threat to services like Skype`s than to traditional phone companies, which have already been cutting their call prices in recent years in response to stiff competition.

"This is a risk to Skype. It`s a competitor with a pretty good brand name," said Hudson Square analyst Todd Rethemeier.

Like Skype, Rethemeier said the Google service will likely be much more popular among US consumers making international calls, than among people calling friends inside the country.

"Calling is so cheap already that I don`t think it will attract a huge amount of domestic calling. It could take some of the international market," he said.

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Farmers sieged capital, blocked key roads

There seems to be no end to the woes of Delhites as all the major roads leading to Central Delhi,particularly parliament street and Connaught Place, were blocked on Thursday by thousands of belligerent farmers.

They came here to gherao parliament later today to press their demand for better compensation when government acquire their land. The impasse of their large presence has already crippled the traffic in central Delhi.

The traffic movement was affected at Rajghat, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Janpath, Ranjit Singh Marg and Tolstoy Marg. Movement towards the New Delhi railway station through Ajmere Gate was also be affected by traffic jams at Ajmere Gate, Darya Ganj and Chandni Chowk

According to the Delhi and Ghaziabad police sources, around 12,000-14,000 farmers have descended in the national capital, in a bid to protest against the `forceful` acquisition of land for the Yamuna Expressway a dream project of UP chief minister Mayawati.

With the ruling Congress party expressing its support to the `cause`, there was a "considerable presence" of farmers in the capital as expected. Farmers arrived in Delhi

Earlier, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Ajit Singh has given a nation-wide call to farmers for Parliament gherao with the slogan Sansad ghero, zamin bachao (Ring Parliament, Save Land).

Even as the Uttar Pradesh government is trying to assuage farmers whose land has been acquired for the Yamuna expressway at throwaway prices, Mr Singh met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here to seek his intervention for re-introducing the lapsed land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill, 2009, in Parliament.

Earlier this week, the National Democratic Alliance and some other parties also raised a demand in Parliament for re-introduction of the Bill.

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Maa Tujhe salaam

As we are remembering Mother Teresa on her centenary, it is high time that we also recall her contribution for humanity. She was a lady of an unmatchable persona and individuality, who earnestly served the humanity and never expected anything in return. She was the Almighty`s envoy who gave her life to defeat abortion and remained committed for her wholehearted service towards the suffering. The work of the immortal is still very much alive and attracting many vocations and volunteers. Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910.

Almost 100 years after the birth of Mother Teresa, every day, many people visit her home in Calcutta.

Mother has always offered love and hope to the most disadvantaged. Her life was a combination of simplicity, sacrifice and strength in service to others. Serving the poorest of the poor was the motto of Mother Teresa, the way in which to "quench the thirst of Jesus."

Mother Teresa devoted her life to giving hope to the despairing, covering them with love. As we approach the centenary of her birth, we too, the Missionaries of Charity dedicate ourselves to serving the poorest of the poor to satisfy the thirst ofJesus. We are not social workers.

Today the poor are both those who lack material resources, and those who are poor in spirit. Our mission is to serve both with love. And Mother Teresa was very clear: "It is not the greatness of our actions that is important, but how much love you put into what you do." In our house Asha Dan (Gift of Hope ") in Byculla (central Mumbai), those who are dying each day are collected from the streets and brought to us.

So every the poorest of the poor are given a chance to experience dignity through love. Many have spent many years on the street, others - men and women - are left on the road by their relatives, because they are dying of some terminal illness ... With joy and a smile, we serve them. And this thanks to Mother

Teresa’s teaching. They have suffered a lot, physically and spiritually, of neglect and abysmal poverty, but they die here, immersed in love.

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King Khan to perform in Commonwealth Games

Amidst all the controversies that has so far dogged the forthcoming commonwealth games, here is a good news that Shahrukh Khan is to perform in the opening ceremony of the games on October 3.

Sources close to Commonwealth games organising committee says that King Khan would give a dance performance in the presence of jam-packed Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. While it is still not known exactly what kind of performace he would give, it is sure that Shahrukh Khan is going to make his presence felt during theopening ceremony.

It may be recalled that Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman has composed the theme song for the games-- Swagatham.

Rahman presented his song to a committee of ministers appointed to oversee the progress of the six-billion-dollar Games organization, which has been plagued by charges of corruption. Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy heads the group, which includes Sports Minister MS Gill and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, among others. Rahman seemed reluctant to reveal much more about the song when journalists asked him to reveal about it.

“It’s kind of Waka Waka?” one journalist asked, referring to the song Colombian pop star Shakira sang for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa this year. “Exactly no,” said Mr Rahman.

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Minissha Lamba to get her bum insurance

Guess what’s the latest thing about which the tinsel town stars are obsessed about? No it’s not related to the celluloid but these B’town people are busy in getting their body parts insured and are going through the brochures of insurance policy. The latest to get bitten by the insurance bug is Minissha Lamba. The bling hottie has decided to get her booty insured, following the footsteps of John Abraham and Hollywood Diva Jennifer Lopez.

Being in profession like acting makes these star more conscious about their body part because of which they take such steps to get their assets insured. Some of them are actually going through the counseling session of these insurance policies so that they can safe guard their body parts.

Minissha who is very satisfied with her body happily says that, she always get compliment for her butt. Even, people in Brazil think that she has a perfect bum. Flying high with all the compliments about her asset, she confirms that she wants to get it insured. She thinks that her butts are a treasure for her and to secure it is the perfect thing she can do.

We can just wish all the luck to the insurance company.

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How to impress your girlfriend’s parents

You are into a serious relationship and you want to make her your life partner. You love her like anything and you can go to any extent for her, but when it comes to asking for her hand from her parents, you feel nervous and find it difficult to gather courage to meet them and asking them “I want to marry your daughter.”

You should learn how to impress your girlfriend’s parents if you are really serious on taking your girl home forever. First impression is the last impression, so you need to work hard on few things.

Homework:

You give importance to your exams and interview, in the same way meeting with her parents is equally important. A day before an exam or interview, you do homework, similarly, do homework in advance for this task too. Prepare a list of sensible questions you can ask her parents and cool answers of some common questions they might ask you.

Impress with your dress:

Groom yourself well before meeting them. Take shower, get a fresh hair cut, trim your nails, shave your beard, dress smartly but casual, make sure that your dress is neat and clean. Remember, looks do matter.

Says Rahul Raj, “I believe looks do matter. I am not saying that you should necessarily be good looking, but you can groom yourself by atleast dressing nicely and neatly. Appearing before your girl`s parents is the first thing, and first impression is the last impression.”

Arrive on time:

This is very important that you reach there on time. They will get annoyed for sure if you keep them waiting.

Be confident:

Confidence is what you need at this moment of time. Be confident, give her dad a firm handshake. Greet her mother, touch her feet or give her a hug.

Make good conversation:

This is the most important factor. If you want to get a green signal from her parents, you need to make a good impressive conversation with them. Talk to them in a friendly manner, maintaining decency and manners. Tell about yourself, talk about your family, work, interests, hobbies etc. Ask them about their likes and dislikes. Be a good listener, and listen carefully to what they talk.

Says Animesh Doloi, 24, who works in an MNC, “These are very delicate matters. You need to be extra careful when you`re meeting with her parents for the first time. When I met with Saloni`s (Animesh`s wife) mom and dad for the first time, I was a bit nervous but I met them with confidence. I had a job in hand, I was earning good, and I was well-behaved while meeting them, what else a girl`s parents need. I got a green signal in the first meeting itself, they were impressed.”

Farewell:

When it`s time for you to leave, be polite and humble. Thanks them for inviting you, tell them that you had an excellent time with them, make them feel that you enjoyed in their company. Give hugs, greetings with a gentle smile on your face.

Well, don`t worry! If you`ll follow all these mantras, you`ll definitely leave a positive impression on her parents. Good luck!

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Ameesha Patel hospitalised in Hyderabad

Ameesha collapsed during a shoot sequence for a Telugu film and was admitted to a hospital. Ameesha Patel is in Hyderabad to complete the shooting for her film and the incident took place on the sets of her film, on Tuesday afternoon. Her mother Asha Patel immediately rushed in from Mumbai to be with her.

The actress has already been in a state of grievance over the loss of her maternal grandmother, who passed away on Thursday night. But life has its ups and downs and one has to come over with harsh incidents in life, and so she reported for work, despite her family members telling her to take it easy.

Says an eye-witness, "On Tuesday afternoon Ameesha just collapsed while on the set. Crew members instantly took her to a hospital where she was put on intravenous drip."

Her brother Ashmit confirms, " Yes Ameesha was hospitalized .I think the stress of losing our grandma a few days back and the heat and dust at her shoot in Hyderabad took a toll on her. Also, there's a round of very strong viral infection doing the rounds in the city. Fortunately my mom is around to take care of her. In fact she has almost recovered and is on her way to resume shooting."

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Aishwarya's beauty secret

We must be one among millions who envy Aishwarya Rai her perfect skin. No matter where she's shooting or what event she's at, Ash looks gorgeous. And the lovely L’Oreal spokeswoman has credited L’Oreal’s Hydrafresh range of products for her well-hydrated looks. And now L’Oreal has also come out with their Hydrafresh Wipes. We're so getting them NOW!

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Meryl Streep might be starring opposite him in a new movie

Amitabh Bachchan has acted with just about every leading lady worth working with in Bollywood, and now one of his directors has set his sights on a Hollywood star for him. R Balki, who directed Big B in 'Paa' and 'Cheeni Kum', is said to be looking at multiple Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep to star opposite the B'wood superstar.

The movie is apparently a cross-cultural romance, and so Balki was very keen to get Streep on board. He's believed to have said that it's not really difficult to get a Hollywood star to sign on for a B'wood film, so long as the script is good.

And there's also a B'wood heroine option for Big B if Meryl Streep doesn't work out. It seems that Balki is also considering Sridevi for the part.

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Kareena reveals what she loves most about her man

Kareena Kapoor is all praise for her man Saif Ali Khan, with whom she is shooting for director Sriram Raghavan's 'Agent Vinod', and says she is lucky to have him in her life.

"Very few people get love in life and such a supportive partner. Of course, I am very lucky that I have got a partner like Saif. He is a very unique man. His thoughts are much different from others and he always encourages me to work," Kareena said.

She maintains that Saif is like a Hollywood actor, who is ignorant about what's happening around and enjoys his own world.

"Saif is mostly ignorant about what films are in the making or if I have signed any until I tell him about my upcoming projects. He is like a Hollywood actor who stays mostly in his own world. He wants to do certain films and produce movies like Hollywood star," said the actress who teamed up with him in 'Tashan'.

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Her chronic shoulder problem is to blame

Vidya Balan's plans of performing a complex Mohiniyattam dance for Santosh Sivan's Malayalam film 'Urumi' have been postponed due to her shoulder condition. The actress says she can't dance until she is fully recovered otherwise she may have a life-long shoulder problem.

"This has happened all because of my own stubbornness," said Vidya whose gym trainer had warned her against rigorous exercises.

"But I didn't listen to him. Now I can't dance until I am fully recovered. I still haven't forgotten the impact of my classical number in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. The one in Santosh's film would be far more sensuous and intricate."

Vidya has a chronic shoulder condition which was aggravated after she insisted on going to the gym before it had healed completely. She has now had a relapse, leading to this excruciating pain.

"Now I have to wait, I've no option. Otherwise I'll have a life-long shoulder problem. I can't wait to start rehearsing for Santosh Sivan's dance number."

Though Vidya is a trained classical dancer, a Mohiniyattam guru has been specially hired by Sivan to teach her nuances of the dance form before she performs it for filming.

Vidya's training was to start this week. Her spirit and her feet are willing -- but the body is too weak to take the vigorous dancing.

"I was in so much pain I couldn't do any of the normal things, let alone dance," she said.

Speaking on the much talked-about item song, she said: "It's more talked-about than actually performed. I was supposed to start preparing for it this week. Unfortunately I've been down with a painful shoulder condition for some time. And completely forbidden from doing anything strenuous."

Vidya describes it as a fusion dance.

"Since I was born in Kerala my family is so looking forward to my foray into Malayalam films. I thought a song is a very good place to start. Moreover, I totally admire Santosh Sivan's work... who doesn't?"

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Here's what he got up to during promotions for 'We Are Family'

Shah Rukh Khan's bond with Karan Johar is the stuff of family (They're brothers and more, everyone knows). So it was only natural that SRK wanted to be a part of the promotions for Karan's new movie 'We Are Family'. But some news channels didn't quite see it that way, and here's what the star had to say about that.

"Did interview for We r Family with Arjun & Kareena, cos i feel karan is family. 1 channel said I hijacked interview for my gain. How low? ha ha"

Trust SRK to laugh this off, and also get complimenting his star buddies. He added, "Met 3 beautiful women. Deepika, Kareena & Shahana (Goswami). I get such warm wonderful hugs from them. Still smelling of youth, beauty & talent from hug."

And then there was some philosophy in store, "Wot others say u cant control...wot u make of it, learn, understand, disregard, mull over it & take it out of ur system, is in ur hand & heart."

SRK ended in his usual after-tweet mode, posting, "Think i have vented enough. Anymore & twitter will get choked."

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She's decided to laser off the reminder of her relationship with Ranbir

Deepika Padukone has a new man in her life, and she's finally decided to lose the prominent reminder of her ex she was carrying around. Looks like being in a happy place with Siddharth Mallya has led to Deepi's decision to finally do away with her RK tattoo. She will be undergoing laser surgery to get rid of the tattoo on the nape of her neck, which she got when she was in a relationship with Ranbir.

The tattoo of course would show up everytime Deepika tied up her hair and wore something with a low back. And since her relationship with Ranbir ended, the tat has probably just been a painful reminder of the past for Deepika. Now that she's decided to permanently lose it, it's a sure sign she's moved on.

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'We are not prostitutes'

BPO workers protest stereotyping in the wake of an MMS clip surfacing on the Internet
What makes a sex MMS popular? Those responsible for bringing such video clips in the public domain, market it in the name of popular personalities such as Bollywood actresses (sometimes also lookalikes), sports stars or politicians. The next most saleable victims for them are call centre or BPO employees.


Behind the scenes: Webshots from a sex clip uploaded on the Internet
with the title 'Gurgaon call centre girl'.

Recently such a clip was uploaded on a website with the words 'Gurgaon call centre sex scandal'. It showed a supervisor having sex with his subordinate. In the video, the girl wearing shorts and T-shirt enters a room with things scattered all around. The guy recording her each move is right behind her.

The girl is asked to lie down and then blind folded. Later she is asked to strip slowly. While she undresses, the guy shooting her with his camera, probably a handy cam, zooms in and out focusing on her private parts. After she strips completely, the guy puts the camera on a tripod in such a position that each and every intimate moment is captured.

However, the BPO workers have expressed their outrage at being stereotyped as 'loose' or 'available'. Sohrab Khan, who works with a BPO in Gurgaon, said, "It is common belief that call center employees, mostly in early twenties, get intimate while working late night shifts. But this is not true. Now most of the companies have started monitoring their employee activities at night. Companies also take disciplinary actions. Mostly, they fire those employees who engage in such activities at work."

"Just because I work for a call centre doesn't mean I am available. There are days and night shifts everywhere and those employed are also young professionals. Every company has one or two such cases. But it wouldn't be wise to label all BPO employees as those with loose morals," said Ritika, another employee working with a top BPO company in Gurgaon.

In a recent joint Reuters/Ipsos global survey of about 12,000 people in 24 countries, it was found that workers in India were the mostly likely to report sexual harassment with a report rate of 26 percent. They were followed by workers in China with 18 percent reporting sexual harassment, Saudi Arabia 16 percent, Mexico 13 percent and South Africa 10 percent.

The poll also found that 7 per cent of employees have been intentionally physically assaulted out of anger by a co-worker or manager during their workday. India again topped the table with 25 percent of workers saying they had been assaulted at work. Sweden was once again at the bottom with only one percent reporting such an incident.

Speaking to MiD DAY, Dr. Sanjay Chugh, a well-known psychiatrist explains why the profession is being stereotyped as risqu ©.

"There is a common belief that the sex epidemic in India especially among call center girls and guys is rising at astronomical heights. The reason behind this is those working in these sectors are young with a lot of disposable incomes.

They don't have any liability and have a different living style which fascinates many. So whenever this term is used, it immediately catches the attention of many people. But not all MMS could be associated with some high profile people. So this term is used to create maximum impact."

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78 years without water

92-year-old has 'miraculously' survived without a single drop since she was 14

Could a woman who claims to have had no water for the last 78 years hold the solution to manage water shortage better? Unlikely, but what could be only termed as a miracle unless medical science proves otherwise, 92-year old Narasamma from Hanamant Nagar has been doing just that.

Narasamma told MiD DAY, "I haven't had water since childhood. Even today, I don't feel the need for it, and my body has always responded well. I only have coffee twice a day.

Since the last 78 years, Narasamma has never met doctors. In case she falls sick, she relies on Ayurvedic medicines. Also, she fasts for at least 10 days a month.

Maybe, it's unbelievable for a lot of people, but this is how I have been living. Until now, only my family members have known about it. I never talked about it because then doctors and researchers will start investigating me, and I will be an object of scrutiny for everyone, which I don't want."

It was not always like this. In 1932, when Narasamma was 14, she developed a peculiar problem. Her throat would go dry, and she would feel thirstier than ever. In order to combat that, she started to have large quantities of water, sometimes up to 10 litres. This continued for two months.

Too much of water

But then, she developed a new ailment. The excessive water bloated her body, resulting in swelling of limbs. At one point, Narasamma had no control over her limbs. Her condition became worse, and her parents took her to Ayurvedic doctors.

At first, the doctors said that she will not live long, but after her parents appealed, they agreed to try harder. They suggested a 48-day steam therapy. They would put medical herbs in boiling water, and ask her to sit in front of it. Gradually, the accumulated water got out in the form of sweat, and she became better. But after the same ailment struck again, , she vowed never to have water again.

Since the last 78 years, she has never met doctors. In case she falls sick, she relies on Ayurvedic medicines. The reason not to take allopathic medicines, she says, is that they require more water. In the summers, she wears wet clothes to beat the heat, and maintain the water level in her body.

When asked how she remains active, Narasamma said that she eats dry fruits, and nuts throughout the day. For food, she prefers to have rice meals, which she cooks for herself. She gets up at 7 am everyday, washes her clothes, and prays for five hours a day. She also fasts for at least 10 days a month.

This is not all. In 2000, she went on a 36-day tour to North India and South India, but didn't have any food ” she sipped only three cups of coffee throughout the tour.

Now, she wants to fly Singapore, where her grandson lives.

Aruna A, her youngest grand daughter, a TCS employee said, "I have never seen her drinking water. She never asks for it too. She doesn't even sip juice and buttermilk but she is still very strong and healthy."

'It's impossible'

Dr Kirankumar B, general practitioner said, "It is impossible. Every cell needs sufficient water, otherwise the cells won't survive; but in exceptional cases, cells will get water from other options. This is a challenge to the science; we have to examine the person."

Other cases

In May, it was reported that Pralhad Jani, a yogi, has not had food or water for 70 years. He is now 82-years-old and quite healthy.

Although the claim for not eating or drinking for 70 years was unsubstantiated, he was kept in a hospital to study how he could do that.

He stayed in the hospital for eight days without touching water or food, and was in great health.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina Shayk admits: 'I'm not a soccer fan'

She is dating one of the most famous footballers in the world.

But Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina Shayk proves exactly why she is well-known in her own right as she shows off her talents in the pages of this month's GQ magazine.

The 24-year-old model has posed for a series of stunning photographs in the magazine, and displays her enviable figure in a variety of revealing sheer outfits.

Opening up: Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina Shayk has posed for a sexy new photoshoot with GQ magazine

However, Irina, who has been dating Ronaldo since early this year, made a shock confession in the accompanying interview by admitting that despite her boyfriend being a world-famous sportsman, she's not actually a fan of football.

While Irina wouldn't talk about her relationship with the 25-year-old footballer, she laughed: 'I'm not a fan of soccer, for sure not.'

Her profile has risen somewhat since it emerged that boyfriend Ronaldo has become the father of a baby boy. The soccer star made the extraordinary announcement on his Facebook page last month, and confirmed he would bring up the child without the unnamed mother.

It is unclear how much Irina will be involved with the child, and she has not commented publicly on the affair.

Russian doll: Irina said she grew up in a Russian village so small that it didn't have fashion magazines

Since starting in the modelling industry in 2005, Irina has appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine's swimsuit edition, as well as modelling for lingerie company Victoria's Secret.

However, Irina, who was born in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia, said it wasn't an easy decision for her to move to New York and follow her dream.

She said: 'We didn't even have fashion magazines there.'

In a separate interview recently, Irina described Yemanzhelinsk, which has a population of 30,000, as 'a very small town, almost a village.'

She added: 'We have many forests around it, so one can enjoy pure air and beautiful nature around.

Together: Irina and Ronaldo at a recent basketball match between the USA and Spain in Madrid

'On the square in the middle of the town there is a statue of swan - the symbol of the town. One can visit the coal mines, and that’s it, nothing else to see!'

Irina also described how she was discovered, and what encouraged her to try to make it as a model.

She said: 'It was by pure chance. My mother saw an ad on a bus stop and I came to a local beauty school accompanying my older sister.

'I was noticed by a person from a local model agency and he proposed that I participate in a beauty contest Miss Chelyabinsk.

'I never thought of a career of as a model and it was a total surprise for me when I won the contest and became Miss Chelyabinsk. Then I started modelling in Paris.'

Click here to read the full interview and see more pictures of Irina in GQ

Sexy: The 24-year-old said she never expected to be a model, and it took a huge amount of confidence to pursue a career in the industry

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Liz Hurley reveals her controversial diet secret... skipping breakfast

She has a figure that inspires envy in women half her age.

But Liz Hurley has infuriated dietitians by revealing that to keep herself looking slim she almost skips breakfast entirely.

Her morning routine consists of mugs of hot water, an occasional espresso followed by a mid-morning snack of oat cakes.

Bikini body: Liz Hurley, pictured showing off her stunning figure, admits she skips breakfast

Even though it is widely accepted that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the advice from Hurley, 45, is not to bother.

The actress has a long history of bizarre diets and after giving birth to son Hurley in 2002 she famously holed up in Elton John’s house, eating nothing but oat cakes until she lost all her baby weight.

Pre-pregnancy she indulged in a watercress-soup diet which its proponents say can help you lose 10lbs in seven days.

Hurley divulged details of her dramatic diet on her Twitter page following a recent holiday on a yacht in the South of France.

She wrote: ‘My diet survived the onslaught of phenomenal vacation food-doctors disagree, but I swear by almost nothing for breakfast for adults.

Looking good: Hurley resists temptation as her son Damian tucks into an ice cream in St Tropez last week

‘Mugs of hot water first thing, maybe an espresso and a few oat cakes mid morning.’

Earlier she had tweeted: ‘Another workout in the gym with the Australian and an awful lot of hot water. Sick of it now.’

Leading nutritionist Carina Norris said porridge with fruit and nuts cut on top and a glass of juice would be a far more healthy alternative for those wanting to maintain a healthy figure or lose weight.

She said: ‘If you think that some hot water and a coffee is all you need to look like Liz Hurley, then I’m afraid you are wrong.

‘This is not the breakfast that I would recommend to people with regular lives. First thing in the morning your body has not had any food or fuel all night and needs something to kick-start your day.

‘The coffee will give you a kick but you will be relying on your body’s reserves and by mid-morning you would be more likely to snack on something unhealthy like a muffin.’

Hurley, who is married to Indian textile heir Arun Nayar, previously revealed she was down to just one meal a day whilst trying to lose her baby fat with the occasional snack of six raisins.

‘The only meal I have is dinner. I'm on a good old-fashioned low-cal diet. I'm going to bed hungry,’ she said.

She confessed that her diet got her depressed when she thought she was ‘thin again’, only to discover she was 25lbs over target.

Pre-pregnancy, she was so enamoured with the watercress soup diet that she admitted to serving bowls of the green stuff at dinner parties.

‘It's fatless, low-calorie and I drink at least six cups a day when eager to lose pounds,’ she said.

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