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Bocce. Does the name ring any bells? Not exactly. Most of us have not heard about this simple game that dates back almost 7,000 years.

Almost all clubs, support groups and gatherings need an objective combined with the required essentials to carry on with their activities. So does Inner Universe, but here the resource used is unique – the mind.

Among the many forms of workshops available, art and craft are the favourite with most people. Rarely does one come across somebody who teaches all forms of art and craft.

Anna Yates, a resident of Dubai, along with 14 other ladies, recently went on a trek across the Himalayas to raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society of UK.

<br /> The world's greatest thinkers have often been amateurs; for high thinking is the outcome of fine and independent living, and for that a professional chair offers no special opportunities."

Parents of children in the Al Noor Centre for Special Needs have formed a group to support each other and the centre, with the aim of helping the centre that helps their children.

There is a common link between the Deira Park near taxi stand, the Bur Dubai Creekside Park and Al Ittihad Park as well as the Corniche in Sharjah. All are regular haunts for people who love to do yoga.

It takes determination to achieve what we want in our lives. Mostly, it is fear and lack of confidence that holds us back from reaching our goals. It has been proven time and again that positive thinking is fruitful.

A six-day expedition to Nepal to raise money for research and create awareness about Parkinson's disease has been organised by the Parkinson's Disease Society.

There is a growing body of scientific evidence that the best path to good health is through nature and natural products. Consequently, doctors are putting increasing emphasis on natural ingredients.

The Index 2002 at the Dubai World Trade Centre is on. As I walked into Hall 4, towards the Canadian Pavilion, a huge mural of a horse in shades of neutral gold caught my eye.

Surfing and skating fans can now confidently walk into Fluid, an extreme sports shop, and not only find the latest water sports equipment, but also professional advise by the current wake-board champion of the UAE, Tom Ellis.