‘Indians will want to read Tomas’
Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer became the 108th winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and joined the club of Scandinavian realist novelists or poets from Mediterranean or Latin countries we have har
Mobile apps are SMS alternatives
There have been several instances like the bomb blasts, candlelight vigils, postponement of events etc. where SMSes proved to be an important mode of communication.
Calling for strict ad ‘ass’essment
A new advertisement by a clothing brand has ridden into a storm of controversy which shows a female model in a flattering pair of jeans, where the catchline saying, “What an Ass!”.
Delhi’s date with literary stalwarts
After a lull post Jaipur Literature Festival earlier this year, literary fests are rocking again. The good news is that Delhi will also get to host one of these coveted literary events.
Why pictures tell a thousand words
The trend of relaunching bestsellers as comics is not new-fangled, but the popularity of the latter surpassing the fame of the original is something new.
Dress up for death?
Death is sombre but it could be a sartorial celebration for some. A project in Singapore offers an opportunity to showcase the clothes people wish to wear for their own funeral.
Ranbir’s grunge plunge a big hit
The teasers are on air and the cyber world is abuzz about Rockstar’s first look. Ranbir Kapoor with grungy locks, bandanas, a stale stubble and shades in place has the girls drooling over him.
Are student suicides at all time high
Depressed with her academic performance, an IIT Patna student committed suicide last week by jumping from the roof of her hostel building.
Tweeting pumps up writing skills
Twitter or Facebook may seem like an annoying and hyperactive way to communicate, but it is almost a compulsion for many.
Star power wows audience at finale
The crowd let out a huge sigh as Bollywood actor Imran Khan opened the closing show of the third edition of Van Heusen India Mens Week 2011 for Karan Johar and Varun Bahl.