Why B’wood speaks a new slang-uage
Language is an expression of who we are and cinema is the reflection of our society. Bollywood is now embracing the lingo of the common man in its choice of titles. Words like besharam, gunday, lootera, ghanchakkar, nautanki saala, which are a part of common parlance, have now become the titles of films in 2013.
Freeze there, if you care
It’s freezing cold in Delhi but the causarati has decided to battle the wintry foe and gather for the biggest freeze mob in India to raise awareness about the acid attacks against women.
Divya’s directorial dream
Her modelling and acting days are over and now Divya Khosla Kumar is all charged up to direct her maiden film Yaariyaan. She directed several music videos before finally graduating to directing a movie. So what was the trigger?
Why celebs vote for moral ad-vantage
Satyamev Jayate host Aamir Khan has reportedly turned down a luxury car endorsement worth a “few crores” as he only wants to work on ads that are socially relevant.
Employers ensure safety for women
Post the brutal gangrape of the 23-year-old girl that unsettled the city, safety for women is the highest priority.
Beards back in vogue
After moustaches, beard is the new fashion fad in Bollywood. From Shah Rukh Khan’s shadow beard in Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Imran Khan’s rugged one in Matru ki Bijli ka Mandola to Saif Ali Khan’s dense growth in Race 2, everybody seems to have been bitten by the beard bug.
Why some gifts are the worst choices
Although it’s the thought that counts when it comes to presents, one thing that most of us can’t ignore is the pile of unwanted gifts at home. It’s that time of the year again when the exchange of gifts is at its peak. And some gifts definitely leave us speechless!
Gangnam Style gallops into common parlance
After dashing past one billion views to become the most-viewed video ever on YouTube, Korean singer Psy’s pop sensation Gangnam Style has made its way into the Collins dictionary. Gangnam Style has been named among the words of the year along with “mummy porn”, “fiscal cliff” and “Romneyshambles”.
Meet the stylish families of India
They are stylish and they are different as individuals. And when these stylish individuals come together, they make a stylish family. Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham and their four children have been voted the world’s most stylish family. Closer home which family deserves the honour and why, we check out.
Party dressing gets street smart
The lanes of Sarojini Nagar may be dusty and crowded, but the fashion-conscious of the city know where to dig “gold”. The stuff is uber-trendy. The prices an absolute steal.