Mini break wrecks fun
Winter break is round the corner in Delhi University, but students are not happy. The break has been cut short by six to eight days, thanks to the semester system. And with University exams set to start soon after the break, the revelry of previous years has been replaced by heavy-duty studying. It’s tough to find time for both partying and preparing for exams, says students.
‘Music is my life’
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.
They do it with robots!
Lacking a conversation partner? No problem! Arjun (Class XII) and Sookrit Malik (Class X), two Doon School boys, have made a robot that looks a lot like the Disney fiction robot, WALL-E — 2.5 feet high, with two cameras for eyes, a speaker for a mouth and a track system for legs. The 3D Robo iTalk, an award winning working
Don’t lift the wit!
I’d like to give you a nice going away present. But first, you have to do your part posts one friend on Facebook. It’s funny of course, so it gets 30 likes and 40 comments. ‘He: “Drinking makes you look beautiful.” She: “I haven’t been drinking.” He: “But I have!” comes one more witty comment from another friend. Result? 30 likes
CELEBS GO IN FOR MERCS
Despite the stiff competition from some of the world’s best auto brands, Mercedes-Benz manages to make it a memorable November.
Amidst rumours of Mercedes losing its market share, thanks to the influx of swank models from BMW and Audi, the company shared its sales figures for the month of
Shweta’s magical comeback
After opting out of television and dabbling in Bollywood for a while, actress Shweta Gulati is now all charged up to make a comeback in a serial titled Gili Gili Gappa. For the first time in her career, Shweta will be seen in the role of an angel. “It feels good to be back on television after a long gap. I was offered a variety of roles from many
Entry into heaven is merely a click away
Facebook may be the most popular social network, but there are a list of social networks that are a pleasant change from the Facebook rut and cater to your special hobbies and interests. For instance, Respectance.com, a social tribute network offers people the opportunity to honour the lives of their deceased loved ones. Another
Flirts can be ignored, adultery unacceptable
It seems old habits die hard. English footballer, David Beckham, was yet again connected with a woman who isn’t his wife, in what was a third such instance for Becks this year. A Bosnian showgirl has charged Beckham for having a “reputation for adultery” and went to divulge to a glossy, details about their romp. And back home too, on
Honesty is not the best policy
Frankness comes at a price, it’s a given. More so, when the person in question is one’s boss. A recent study by the British Psychological Society suggests that telling your boss what you really think of him is good for an employee’s health. However, many professionals in the capital beg to differ and opine that it’s a risky affair, which is most likely to backfire.
Love lessons from tinseltown stars
Teens often get into a relationship for fun, companionship and a little bit of sharing and caring. And while most of these relationships get over in a short span of time, the ones that last longer set an example.