Exotic attracts more than indigenous, and when it comes to influences and inspirations, outlandish charms can play a big role. At the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2012, many of our desi designers too have taken the foreign route this time and created collections that draw on cross-cultural influences. Right from the rugged terrains of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to the blazing deserts of Africa and classically beautiful cities of Europe, Indian designers are drawing inspiration from different corners of the world.

They say music is a universal language, and when words fail to express emotions, melody helps in communicating with the heart. When Carnatic music singer Bombay Jayashri discovered this fascinating aspect about harmony, she decided to reach out to children suffering from autism.

The Second edition of Comic Con India will be held at Dilli Haat from Feb 17-19, and book lovers will get a chance to check out exciting new books and comics. One of the key attractions this year are the Sufi Comics that already have a strong fan following on the Internet.

These days when the government is hell-bent on screening data and information available on the Internet, there are people like Ankit Fadia, a 26-year-old ethical hacker, who want to find a clever way to “unblock everything on the Internet”.

The iconic doll Barbie will soon shed her long tresses and be bald for a noble cause. A campaign titled ‘Beautiful and Bald Barbie,’ is already creating buzz on social networking sites to urge the toy company to produce bald Barbie as an inspiration for children fighting cancer or suffering from hair loss conditions.

There is good news for those studying or planning to study in Delhi University (DU). According to latest announcements the varsity is set to launch various helpline systems for students.

Call it cynical or witty, but Valentine’s Day is not just restricted to lovers now.

Recycle, reuse and renovate” is the idea that is churning out creative works these days.

In life there are situations when you feel trusting your best friend was probably your worst mistake, as she backstabbed you and marred your trust at a point when you needed her the most.

Money begets money, and if you are worried about investing your hard earned money to get good returns then choose the “slow and steady” route instead of jumping into exotic deals.