One of the many advantages of technology has been that it makes you mobile and efficient. However, with the size of our data increasing each passing day —-especially for business corporates, managing and transporting data in one go is an opportunity every data traveller drive producing company is effectively addressing. Strontium’s

2010. Let’s look at the year gone by. The key fashion pieces. I feel this year was significant in transforming our wardrobes as there were various strong concepts which started on the catwalks in Paris and Milan and caught on in a big way with the high street and became full-blown trends.

Think James Blunt, and among the many things that strike one are his high-pitched, feminine voice and depressing, self-deprecating lyrics. The songs from his third studio release, Some Kind Of Trouble, while generously displaying his trademark crooning, has moved away from James’ staple gloomy lyrics towards optimism.

Nearly 10 years in the reckoning, the Shillong Chamber Choir has come a long way since its inception in 2001. Formed by pianist Neil Nongkynrih to hone talent from the Northeast, the choir has expanded its horizons to include an eclectic repertoire, apart from winning the top prize at India’s Got Talent 2. A group of 16 members, the choir recently enthralled the Obamas at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan and made the country proud by bagging the gold at the World Choir Olympics.

On his second visit to India, celebrated author Ken Follett, a consistent bestseller, is very excited to talk about his Indian connection. “I have an Indian daughter-in-law and she is from Chennai,” he chuckles.

Just merely spreading awareness about a cause doesn’t help much in a world governed by money. And so, for the cause of tigers, an art initiative, Artiger is trying to raise funds as well as spread the word.

Currently on the ‘Circle Tour’ –– that kicked off in February this year, Bon Jovi is eagerly awaiting the last leg of their live tour. However, the band won’t be making a stop in India, despite having missed the opportunity to perform at Live Earth India in 2008. “We would like to come to India and play,” Jon Bon Jovi promises.

Mention Saarang, Strawberry Fields, Rocktaves or Manfest to any guitar-trotting youngster and one you’re bound to be met by reactions of ‘awesome’ and ‘amazing.’ Often regarded as the Mecca of Indian rock, these college rock festivals have been instrumental in shaping independent music in the country. Indus Creed, Parikrama and Pentagram have all been a part of this circuit, before making it big on TV channels like MTV. Providing not just the perfect platform for young talent to battle it out, the festivals are synonymous with great music and spectacular headlining acts.

Last week I wrote about my friend’s pursuit for the perfect party dress. And I was inundated with requests for tips on what is available, what is hot in terms of cuts and style, and most of all what is currently on the shelves. So I decided to write a sequel. This is Party dress Part II.

To beep or not to beep, that is the question. At least the question that Bollywood is preoccupied with. When censor board officials objected to the use of the word tawaif in Tees Maar Khan, director Farah Khan decided to delete the “offensive” word to ensure that her film received a U/A certificate. “One can’t help such things,” says Farah, explaining why she agreed to the cuts. “There were so many other cuts suggested, but thankfully, we’ve had to incorporate only three. I want the entire family to be able to watch TMK.”