Simulcasts delete need for downloads
For those in their twenties, the 90s could possibly be the longest decade they have seen for far. As even after having played ‘Waiting for Tonight’ well into the new millennium, fashion, slang and mannerism remain as stuck as that song in our heads. And the reason was our television. Watching the same re-runs of Friends, Sex
Youth reject decree against cellphones
A religious body doesn’t want youth to use mobile phones. A resolution passed by a faction of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board also wants parents to ensure that their wards, especially girls, do not use mobile phones as it makes them ‘behaya’ (shameless).
Bebo denies rumours of engagement
While tinsel town and its whereabouts are going gaga over rumours about Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan planning to get engaged soon, the actress has been maintaining stoic silence through it all. Kareena, who is currently shooting for Bodyguard with Saif Ali Khan, remained unavailable for comments. However, her official spokesperson denied all rumours saying, “Kareena is too busy concentrating on her career right now, and if she plans anything big, she will make proper announcements herself.”.
Have it all, but love
The eternally enigmatic Rekha, the fantasy of many men recently said, “Lots of people love me, but those you expect to love you don’t... rest do.” This is perhaps a telling statement of how a successful and envied woman can feel rather short-changed in love. One of the most talked about romances in India and perhaps the only pair who
Treasures from the kitchens of nawabs
Rampur brings to mind the house of best pocket knives and the dusty Western-like setting for Sholay. But it’s also the land of lilting, delicate flavours. Celebrating that is the Rampuri Food Festival, at The Dhaba at the Claridges Hotel.
BBQ in your backyard
If you love smoking chicken tikkas and kebabs, preparing them on your barbeque with friends could be much more fun.
For many, it’s a fun ritual, setting up a barbeque at home and having friends come over for a fun-filled evening.
Marathon filmmaking
For the first time ever in the history of filmmaking in India, a film has been shot in two hours and 17 minutes without any cuts. Six Hours with Terrorists, directed by Karan Kashyap, has garnered attention for its cinematography. So far, there have just been two films; Russian Arc (one hour and 38 minutes) and British film PVC (two hours and 24 minutes) and Indian TV show CID that made a record of one hour 41 minutes of any uncut scenes. Six Hours with Terrorists has broken all the previous records and made a new record in history of India as well as of world cinema.
Lara-Bhupathi move from love to set, match
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta and tennis champ Mahesh Bhupathi are all set to tie the knot in what is one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings of the year. As D-Day approaches, we let you in on the details of the “closed-doors” event as a li’l birdie in the family talks to us about the nuptials to be held on February 19 in Goa.
Census signals hope for the third gender
Hope and happiness — that is what the new government order has brought to those belonging to the alternate sex in the country. In the application form of Census 2011, a box marked “others” has been included for the alternate sex under the gender category so as to get an exact idea of the number of people belonging to the community.
Blindly in love? Watch out for tapes of wrath
When clips of the JNU MMS scandal were leaked, tech-savvy youngsters weren’t quite shocked. Young lovers like shooting their private moments, often overlooking the hazard of it going public. But it’s time to stop being blind in love and take adequate precautions, feel youngsters. So while one has the right to one’s love life and having some fun, maybe there’s someone out there watching you and recording it all.