Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 30th Oct, 2009

TIPS, GETAWAYS

India is a land of extremes; it’s all over on the ‘scale of balance.’ Not to the left, not to the right, not in the center but all over. Its rich, poor, dirty, clean, hot, snowy, has more than billion languages, noisy, quiet, unsafe, secure, corrupt, honest, filthy, beautiful, in a way, like I said, it’s all over the scale. While making your way to this phenomenal land, bear in cranium these tips. 1. Drink mineral/bottled water always. Buy this from clean and reputed shops. There are some ou...

Scribbled by: Agent Love   On: 30th Oct, 2009

DATING, FACTS

So you think you’ve found the one, you gush about him all the time and have butterflies in your tummy but he is into you? Before you get sucked in your own little world of love, colors, balloons, confetti and everything with a hint of red, step back and analyze this guy you’re nuts about. Read on below 1. He’s mysterious and does not open up about tons of stuff like his family. This shows that he is avoiding bonding with you to keep things temporary and light. 2. If he’s asking you a lot...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 30th Oct, 2009

PLACES TO SHOP, BUDGET SHOPPING

Bargain shops rest on mines here, of the gold kind. Yes, one does find a goldmine of bargain shops in this side of the world. Flea shops aren’t always about affordability. They’re also about making you way through, digging in and pealing your eyes to find something that doesn’t look like its straight out of a low budget sci-fi movie, healthy arguments about price, bargaining, whining, bargaining some more and finally possessing that awesome designer knock off. Looks ekdum real na? This is not t...

Scribbled by: Agent Love   On: 29th Oct, 2009

TIPS, DATING

When it comes to your ladylove, there are some vital things to keep in mind. These little something’s will go a long way and make your girl gush all over and about you. Now who wouldn’t want that? If you’ve been together for a long time, it’s even more important to keep her in the loop and dote on her like you did before. Read on below Romeo - (don't be disturbed by the fancy numbering guys, girls find it pretty :) ~ 1 ~ Giving a good ear to her daily happenings shows you care. Ask ques...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 29th Oct, 2009

TIPS, HEALTH

Sometimes life is just plain dumb for presenting situations we’d rather not be in. At times we’re down and out for reasons known and unknown and every so often it’s Monday. Along all this crap, it is indeed possible to bring about a quick shift in mood by indulging in simple pleasures. With inputs from Colleen Rush. 1. Bring out the flowers. Even a single sunflower at your work/home desk evokes positive and happy feelings in and around. 2. Splash on your favorite perfume or go out and...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 29th Oct, 2009

TIPS, HAIRSTYLES, MAKE UP, DO-IT-YOURSELF

Every once in a while, we stumble upon an idea which works fabulously well. We then sport proud grins, walk around like Einstein’s and have a desire to patent the word ‘voila’ or ‘eureka.’ Truth be told, these silly remedies are tried and tested and actually work. And the best part? Oh so simple and most of the products can be found in your bathroom shelf or your kitchen. 1. If your mane feels oily, dust a little talcum power on the roots. The powder will absorb the excess oil and your unwa...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 29th Oct, 2009

BOLLYWOOD, INTERNATIONAL, FUN

The world of entertainment creates, inspires, borrows and sometimes blends and fuses cultures. The magic dust that is India is being sprinkled all over the international scene and people can’t get enough because of the simple novelty factor. Indian stars too are jumping the fence in their best sunglasses and making their presence felt on foreign shores. Mallika Sherawat was recently the first Bollywood invitee at the Twitter office in Los Angeles. She showed the staff there Bollywood’s masala d...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 29th Oct, 2009

CELEBRITIES, GETAWAYS

India - the magical and exotic land of striking contrasts is rising phenomenally to be the hottest (literally too) vacation spot for Hollywood celeb’s. Everyone has a different view and reason to make this place a must visit for you, pleading to be on your to-do list. India is not for the faint hearted and the sights here are touted as and balance on extremes. Although most celebrities visit because of professional reasons, they are soon are mesmerized enough for a second visit. Celebrities...

Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 29th Oct, 2009

TIPS, WHEREABOUTS, PUNE

First of all congratulations for having time. Second of all, congratulations for having time and wanting to kill it. Now I’m not the one to jump to conclusions. You may very well have awesome reasons to kill time or as we locals say it to do time pass. You might be waiting for a friend who’s running late for all I know. Head to ‘Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum.’ The museum contains collections of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar who lived between 1896 and 1990. It includes the lifetime collection of this ...

Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 28th Oct, 2009

TIPS, ALCOHOL, HEALTH

So you chose to ignore all rules of not getting a hangover. So you’re up and you don’t know why, when, how, what or with *ahem* who. For a nice and easy morning after, hold out your ears or better, widen your eyes and follow these- 1. Gulp down drinks which are rich in salts and minerals. Alternatively you can also go for sports drink which will help in rehydration. 2. Sleep the headache off. Shut your eyes and hope the agony passes away when you wake up. 3. Pop an antacid for your st...