It was quite surprising to see how even amidst a crowd of beautiful ladies, 100-year-old blue-eyed beauty of the theatre world Zohra Segal still looked most glamourous.

English enjoys a stronger standing than Hindi in the status ladder is something we all know. Recent reports further suggest that it might overtake Hindi as the largest medium of instruction in schools in the capital.

A colourful festival calls for a lavish feast. That’s what Holi is about. And this festival is never complete without an elaborate spread of delicious dishes. From the gujiyas to the pooris, Holi is the time to forget the calorie count and just immerse yourself in a delectable treat. So as you plan to indulge in sinful munchies, experts offer quick recipes for your Holi spread.

Teachers need their share of lessons too it seems. A study recently revealed that over 80 per cent of students in schools across the country are humiliated by teachers who tell them that they are poor learners.

From the street markets to the ramp, the dhoti is riding a wave of popularity. The traditional garment’s modern and funky avatar made a splash on the ramp at the ongoing Lakme Fashion week where designer Masaba Gupta had actor Prateik flaunting printed dhoti pants.

It’s no news that our Bollywood bombshells are fitness freaks. And our celebs are quite generous when it comes to sharing their fitness tips with the world. There was a time when Rekha had done an audio yoga-do-along in her voice, following the league were Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu.

Technology has changed the way we deal with break-ups. A broken heart can now help you cash in on the gifts from your ex. And how. A new website helps lovers make money from undesired presents from their exes. Annabel Acton, 28, has created this website neverlikeditanyway.com, where the sellers are required to post the “real world” price of the item, the discounted break-up price, a photo of the item, and blog about their break-up.

When Cupid strikes, we do things least expected of us. And in the case of men, it is more so, as days before Valentine’s Day, dermatology experts are registering a rise in the footfall of male clients seeking skin treatments.
Experts tell us that there is almost a 40% rise in the number of men asking for treatments. While laser hair removal is a huge hit among men, there are many who ask for a treatment called Dermal Fillers.

India’s glorious past has always been a favourite topic for writers, resulting in a wide gamut of books on our history, architecture and legendary personalities.

Scouting for jobs after graduation just got easier for final year students of Delhi University. In a drive to prepare students for the professional world, when DU launched the employability test last month, little did the authorities know that it would find so many takers. For the exam this month, reportedly over 21,000 final year students have registered. As the University’s central placement cell (CPC) takes the plunge to create a proper systematic job market for students, those who appeared for the exam tell us their side of the story.