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Biker sans barriers

The Canadian born 34-year-old is not your usual bike enthusiast. No jargon and no feigning technical expertise. He is just another bloke trying to give vent to his adventure streak. But wait! His adventure is not something one would readily welcome. And in his own words, “Girls sometimes compliment me for being brave, but

Getting experimental

With unconventional music arrangements and music projects that seem more like a work of art, a new wave of music is slowly emerging in the country. Stars like Bob Dylan and Mark Kozelek serve as inspiration for these bands whose music resonates with a lyrical and poetic quality. Bands like Slow Down Clown, Dischordian, Medusa, Sridhar/Thayil, Khiladi, Sajid and The Lost Boys are definitely redefining the ‘musicscape’ of the country.

Nehru’s stylesheet

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Charming, classy and dapper, Jawaharlal Nehru cut a stylish figure. His youthful spirit, exuberant air and impeccable dressing made the cameras (and ladies) fall in love with him. And years later, the Jawahar jacket continues reigning as a timeless classic in every well-dressed Indian man’s wardrobe.

Surf safe

What are Botnets threats?
One of the most significant indicators of the evolution of cyber crime is Botnet, an extremely sophisticated and popular type of malware that not only infects systems, but

Living phoren, talking desi

The notion of Indian kids growing up overseas without any ties to their culture is being challenged by a new breed of NRI kids. They are not only aware of what is going on back ‘home’, they speak their mother tongue fluently and even participate in literary events in the language.

Musicians gear up for mega carnival

If you are planning to hit Goa this month then make sure you witness the biggest musical extravaganza, the Indian Music Conference (IMC) 2010. The first of its kind congregation of musicians, artistes and people in the music industry will be held from November 17-20 for music lovers. From hip-hop, rock, jazz to Indian classical and fusion, enthusiasts can enjoy various genres of music in these four days and get an opportunity to network with people in the same business.

Dolly Bindra ‘fights’ her way to TV glory

You can’t love her, and you certainly can’t ignore her either. We are talking about Dolly Bindra, who apparently threatened to ruin Ali and Sara’s wedding on Wednesday. A relatively new entrant on the show, she’s already become the most controversial contestant ever, and has also been compared to Jade Goody for her over-the-top behaviour.

Socialites battle post-Diwali bulge

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Everyone waited for Diwali eagerly, but once it got over, it brought with it a few reasons to crib. In the spirit of celebrations, not many kept a check on their calorie intake, thus giving a cause to worry post-Diwali. With the festive season over, those extra kilos need to be dealt with.

Change in adoption law helps singles

Adoption just got easier for singles. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000, the court has stated to “allow an orphaned child to be given to a single parent for adoption within five months”. The statement has brought a smile on the faces of many singles in the city, who are now willing to opt for adoption.

Watch out, workplace Casanovas!

With the Union Cabinet giving a nod to the Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill 2010, do men have a reason to worry about an off-the-cuff remark like “Are you free for coffee?”

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