Virtual tickets can ease travel
Indian Railways’ move to begin accepting Virtual Reservation Message (VRM) — screenshots of e-tickets and SMSes — apart from physical tickets and printouts is being welcomed as a move that will increase traveler convenience and save paper.
Husains deny rift, money squabbles
It’s barely been three months since the Picasso of India, M.F. Husain passed away, and a fresh set of rumours about his art are already doing the rounds. According to a news report, his children are squabbling over his wealth and have quietly put his finest work from 1960s, the “Maria collection”, on the market for sale.
Nature’s paradise
Crossing the quiet Radhe Mohan Drive on Bandh road, a few miles away from the Chhattarpur temple, we are at fashion designer Payal Jain’s lush green farmhouse. She calls it a “palace away from city’s hustle-bustle”. Payal’s two-year-old house reflects her calm and composed personality. “I wanted my house
Anil joins fight against slavery
Slavery still exists in many forms. And while some of us may be cursing our workplace out of an urge to nag, there are others around the country who are bonded labourers — forced to work in inhumane conditions for ungodly hours against their will.
Young vie for love at any cost
How far would you go to woo that pretty girl in college? A gang busted recently by the Delhi Police stole bikes to take their girlfriends for joyrides before selling off the vehicles to buy them costly gifts. Many youngsters agree that while wooing girls, ideals like logic and rationale often go for a toss.
Gaga over F1 and uber-luxe parties
Speed and glam will be the high notes of October in Delhi as Formula 1 makes its debut in India. International stars, speed fanatics, corporate honchos, jet-setters will come together for three days between October 28 and 30 to party non-stop. Adding an extra sizzle to the first Indian Grand Prix will be performances by international DJ Roger Sanchez on day one, followed by
KBC’s dreamcatchers
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Travel through time, on a vintage journey
James Cameron’s Titanic was memorable for many reasons. But for lovers of vintage cars, the film also afforded an opportunity to take a look at long forgotten beauties like the Renault Touring Car and an elegant Daimler-Benz. Bollywood too has celebrated vintage cars like the Austin A-40 Somerset and the 1920s
Pair it right, desi style
Maybe because Indians are still to warm up to the idea of wine drinking; maybe it’s because even the ones who do enjoy a glass or two prefer pairing it with a French or an Italian course. But pairing wines with Indian food is still an alien concept for most. The fact that Indian food is spicy and full of masaledaar
Changing times for male models
Svelte models have always dominated the runway. But as men’s fashion gains steam, male models could well give their female counterparts a run for their money. Men’s Fashion Week gave many male models the long overdue chance to improve their market value.