Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 18th Feb, 2010

FACTS, STOCKS

The stock market is like a Rottweiler, seems fierce but is harmless once you get to know it and if you stick to the rules. Young people today are making efforts and talking to experts to get a grip on the stock market. It seems like a lucrative and attractive option for the young who are moving away from the traditional investment options. One could either buy stocks for long term perspective or trade on a regular basis, if one has time and the mental strength to do so. The internet is ...

Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 9th Feb, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, FASHION, TATTOO, FACTS, ART

Even though I don’t sport a tattoo, I’m a keen all round tattoo observer. Personally, I think they’re fascinating, the tales and reasons behind them, equally so. Lot of people have these gripping painful stories and getting permanently inked is an outlet. From this they find peace and even salvation. Catch L.A ink on travel and living and allow your cranium to know more about this absorbing human emotion. And there are others, who are backed up by less than intellectual reasoning to go in f...

Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 12th Jan, 2010

FACTS, FESTIVALS

The blissfully joyous and lively festival is here again! People gathered around a warm bonfire, eating and throwing in peanuts, rayveri, popcorn, gajak and sweets while children run around squealing in delight. The harvest festival of Punjab – Lohri is here again. Lohri (or Lodi) is celebrated with great pomp and vigor in Punjab and in North India. It is celebrated to mark the beginning of winters in Punjab and as cold weather is good for crops, especially wheat (their main crop) farmers ce...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 7th Jan, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, SPA, EXPERIENCE, TRENDS

Hands in bliss filled ecstasy, lathered up in Swiss cream with man made pearls and Angola tree bark exfoliate lotion gently whisper to feet dipped in wondrous salts, pebbles and magical warm water “aren’t you totally in love with this new fad”; twinkling toes are too far away in relaxville to give a damn or to reply. This is more or less (usually more) the trend these marvelous days. People all over are heading straight to special spas and massage palaces. Their aching bodies, stiff necks, ...

Scribbled by: Praggie - The Foodie Hippo   On: 6th Jan, 2010

EXPERIENCE, CHOW, TRENDS

A brunch seems to be everybody’s favorite event, at noon too! People, extensively different in personalities, intellect, tastes and motives are all stepping up and attending these events. For one, the food spread at a brunch is spectacular. One gets to dig in on all the sweet breakfast goodies and the scrumptious lunch food. The reasons for brunch vary and of course they will. Some throw brunches to showcase their collections, artwork and fashion designs. Why not a regular dinner party you ...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 4th Jan, 2010

TIPS, FASHION, FACTS

Trust fashion to go haywire (oops did I say haywire? I meant awesome, silly me) and still be wanted and admired. Fashion is something which is intricately personal and so opinions about it will massively differ like opinions on cell phones, advertisements or Sonia Gandhi and tongues will wag, they always do. Latest fashion is either loved, received half/whole heartedly/because of intense peer pressure or is treated like executions in gallows. Let's do a quick fashion recap. The fads whi...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 31st Dec, 2009

TIPS, DO-IT-YOURSELF, FUN, NEW YEAR

365 days have gone by; though I’m sure there will be an argument about the number of days in a year. This is exactly how you should not say this statement. Try something like 365 DAYS HAVE GONE BYYY!!! Your year may have been super or not so super but waving it goodbye should be done in ways that are uncanny, fun, odd, unusual and just extraordinary! Here are some ideas – 1. Since this is the first point, let’s start with the most shocking one. Log on to PETA (People for Ethical Treatme...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 24th Dec, 2009

INTERNATIONAL, CHRISTMAS, FACTS, FESTIVALS

Yes, everyone knows about Christmas but what are the interesting bits connected to it? How was it all before you were born? How did your grandparents witness it? What happened in the earlier world? Such awesome'ly interesting questions! Bless me! Below is a quick low down about all the little fun facts you didn’t know about Christmas. Trust me. 1.    In the middle ages, Christmas celebrations were loud, rowdy and rough, much like today’s Mardi Gras parties! 2.  ...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 17th Dec, 2009

INTERNATIONAL, FASHION, FACTS, TRENDS

On a normal crisp sunny day, whilst whistling and going about on the street, we might glance around and suddenly find ourselves gawking at a specimen right out of a glossy magazine – DKNY dress, Bottega Veneta handbag, tiffany and co. jewelry, a Cartier watch, Jimmy Choo slippers and a splash of Burberry perfume of course what else did you think silly. After coming back to our own little world (some of us haven’t crossed over to the other side yet), a soft voice inside, tell us “yes, you’re in ...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 7th Dec, 2009

INTERNATIONAL, COMEDY, TRENDS, LIVE

My first experience watching live on-stage comedy was on cable television when our cablewalla decided to blast television with huge doses of humor. This was about 8 years ago and this live act was directly from - can you believe it - Pakistan. I got to taste Umer sharrif’s blend of blunt, direct and cutthroat humor. He directs and acts in plays which are unfolded in front a packed audience and are, to this day legendary. I personally consider ‘comedy central’ to be the big daddy of ever...