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Card to check expenses

Pocket money has always been a bone of contention between teens and parents. The ongoing debate between how and where is the money being spent is one thing that youngsters refrain from answering and something that parents won’t stop probing.

Nida to showcase Indian pop art in London museum

The pretty and petite designer Nida Mahmood, who made a dhamakedaar entry with her quirky project New India Bioscope Company to revive the old poster making art in fashion, is all set to get a new feather on her hat. After seeing her interesting creations over the past two years, the world famous Victoria and Albert museum, London has approached her to present a series on Indian popular culture.

Love at sight, weddings on site

As the blue sapphire debuted on Kate Middleton’s ring finger, the news machinery went into overdrive about the whole she-bang of the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton early next year. Interestingly, the mode of announcement of this grand proposal was a stately message on the Queen’s newly formed Facebook page and a tweet on the official royal Twitter site. While it’s a big breaking away from tradition for the stiff royalty, many city couples have been going cyber about various facets

Hrithik enjoys samosas after 15 years of dieting

Professionalism is setting new standards in Bollywood. Hrithik Roshan, who joined the industry 10 years back, has always given each role his very best. Even though the Bollywood dreamboat is having a tough time battling cold and fever he’s leaving no stone unturned to promote his next release Guzaarish. He was in the capital recently and looked quite upbeat about the movie.

Delhiites turn saviours in the hour of disaster

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When the capital witnessed an unfortunate incident recently when a building collapsed in the Laxmi Nagar area, it was the so called “insensitive” people of the capital who rescued hapless victims even before the cops and ambulance arrived. More than 50 were killed and several injured. But this is not the first time that this has happened, during the sarojini nagar and Greater kailash blasts people turned saviours. Then why is the city given this harsh tag of being heartless?

Cakes yule simply love

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If there ever was a popularity contest for the best Christmas mascot (let’s exclude Santa for a minute, shall we?) then it would be valiantly fought between the tree, the holly and the cake. So, while our last contender might not be as generous (the gifts!) or as glamorous/hook-up friendly (the kiss!), it sure does win its brownie points by being the pallbearer of the shiny, glittery and very exciting Christmas spirit.

As rich as chocolate

With cocoa production not meeting the demands of consumption, chocoholics might need to burn a hole in their pocket to enjoy a bar of chocolate in the future. A recent study revealed that in the coming years chocolate can be as pricey as gold. Would people invest in edible chocolate? Will chocolate take the place of gold, well some say chocolate may be the next Kohinoor to flaunt.

In Bapu’s footsteps

To relive and envision the popular Salt March started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 during the British rule, an exhibition titled “Freedom to March Rediscovering Gandhi Through Dandi” was showcased at the Lalit Kala Akademi and was presented by Ojas Art.

Tweak-minded turn old outfits into new

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Everytime there is a change of season, your wardrobe gets an overhaul. And if you are wondering how to look stylish without burning a hole in your pocket, recycle your old clothes and give them a modern twist. Teenagers across the globe love to experiment with their style, and when it comes to clothes, a little mix and match is the best way to go about it.

It’s revenge with rubber

Love is strange. When in love, couples are beyond reason and do anything and everything to make their partner feel special. They give expensive gifts and go public with their relationship and what not. But when it’s over, things go sour and so do the gifts.

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