Scribbled by: Aadi - The Fad Catcher   On: 27th Jul, 2010

FACTS, CAREER, OFFBEAT

About a few years ago, the vast majority of Indian youngsters had an increasing interest to become Doctor, Engineer or Lawyer. And then there was parental pressure to intensify the interest. But things have changed today. With India fast marching towards a developed nation, people are now thinking out of the box. Today the decision to choose the right kind of career very much depends on one’s individual likings and preferences. Also, parents are more liberal and professional opportunities are i...

Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 15th Jul, 2010

TIPS, EXPERIENCE, SUMMER, DO IT YOURSELF

The summer sun. If there is anything that is over the top infuriating and downright bad for you at the same time, it’s the summer sun. Bucketful of sweat when you step out in the morning, while the afternoons, if it’s possible, act even more merciless and the evenings, ah there is a window of opportunity there. As the rays of the sun pierces right through your clothes, your skin and even your soul *intense dramatic cue*, there is only one respite – thinking of creative stuff to do after t...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 21st Jun, 2010

WHEREABOUTS, SUMMER, SWIMMING POOL

Mercury is soaring higher and higher with every single passing day. The sun god is in no mood to relent and show his mercy to mankind. The scorching summer heat is making life miserable and restless as there is no relief from roasting sun. However, the best and most effective way to beat the cruel summer heat of Delhi is to take a dip in swimming pools and enjoy few hours of heavenly ecstasy. Delhi is endowed with all kinds of swimming pools, both private and DDA-run. Depending u...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 16th Jun, 2010

TIPS, FUN, HOME

If you find yourself doubting the possibility of having fun indoors, stop. Au contraire, staying inside and at home can be heap loads of fun. A little tweak of perspective is needed and yep some ideas when you’re going ‘what the heck do I do now?’ With the sun burning like a hot furnace high on banned substances, staying home is the only option sometimes. Go through our list of stuff to do indoors (which are fun too!) and keep this list safe, it will guide you if you ever get stuck *gasp*...

Scribbled by: Nadia - The Style Maharani   On: 14th May, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, TATTOO, EXPERIENCE, TRENDS

In the general realm of decision world, there are three stages. The first is a wild thought (as we all know, the word ‘wild’ has come to be attached with tattoos for some societal reasons.) To pick up where I left off, the first is a wild thought, a passing idea, a blip, if you will, in that gray matter – “oh, maybe I could get a tattoo”, this is usually followed by an uncertain giggle and just an uncertainty minus the giggle for the guys. The second stage is the act, “I’m going to do it!...

Scribbled by: Sam – The Gossip Junkie   On: 4th May, 2010

TIPS, HEALTH, SUMMER

Summer season is Doctor’s season. This is the time when the disease causing bugs and bacteria breed everywhere, but activities as easy as washing your hands with soap, drinking safe water, eating homemade food, and using mosquito repellent etc., could really help you live a disease free and tension free time. Here’s more on how to stay healthy and not sick in this season of ailments. When summer arrives, Pushpak, a 25 young Delhiite remembers his life’s many fun moments:- two hours long ...

Scribbled by: Sam – The Gossip Junkie   On: 30th Apr, 2010

TIPS, OFFICE, AFTERNOON SLUMP

Post-lunch sleepiness syndrome is troubling the working world. So much so that it is creating an unproductive army of eye shut employees every day. However, a few lifestyle changes can rule out the menace completely.  Here, we talk about ‘how to’. It’s a universally believed and officially seen post-lunch story :: - Everything starts from the fantastic fairies, who arrive without invitation (most likely between 2.30 to 3.30 P.M) and keep singing “so-jaao”. You can see them-feel them,...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 26th Apr, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, PLACES TO SHOP, TRENDS

We love to shop, well almost 89.76 percent of us. We love the scintillating malls, the narrow dungeon like lanes, the bargain joints, the marts, the shops, the streets and now we love online browsing and buying. Though not relatively a new concept here, most people have not warmed up to this idea. Low computer/internet penetration in India coupled with issues relating to giving away personal financial information on the web, plus few people holding credit/debit cards have frozen Indian consum...

Scribbled by: Betty - The Gossip Junkie   On: 2nd Apr, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, FACEBOOK, REVIEW

So everyone you know is on Facebook and those rare kinds, who are not, well you wonder what the heck is wrong with them. So what exactly is this madness that drives us to log in on the website every few hours? Why is that a ton of bricks hit you (metaphorically of course) when you are: (A) Unable to log in on Facebook. “Uh-oh there is something wrong with my internet…the pages...they don’t open”…*mild panic attack.* This is followed by frantic calls to your internet provider. (B) Awa...

Scribbled by: Aadi - The Fad Catcher   On: 19th Mar, 2010

HAPPINESS, FACTS, SMILE

Smiling people are the happiest people. One natural smile is worth hundreds of vitamin pills. It is free of cost but more than ‘hundred dollar happiness’. Now if you still think that smiling without reasons is like searching a job during recession, here’s what you should never forget:-    1. Smile attracts people. A sad face keeps them away. If you smile without any strings attached, people will love your company. And the message that ‘you are a nice person’ will be spread vir...