Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 5th Feb, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, ALCOHOL, REVIEW, TRENDS

If you thought you could never be in 007 a.k.a. Pierce Brosnan’s place when he coolly sips a Martini from a glass made of ice while sitting in a bar created entirely out of ice in the hit 2002 movie ‘Die Another Day’, re-work those brain cells and think again. Delhi has been blessed with its first authentic Ice Bar in India – Ice Lounge. Mirage Entertainment – the firm behind the Ice Lounge got the world’s best ice carvers who crafted and installed 35 tonnes of crystal clear ice imported fr...

Scribbled by: Nishanto - The Night Writer   On: 4th Jan, 2010

INTERNATIONAL, TRENDS

Sati of the 80s used to be at her work before the dawn breaks over her valley and at bed before the clock strikes ten. She looked astonishingly charming while draped in Saree. Her heart was at home and her world was limited within many faces which she loved, cared and treasured for the whole of life with smile and undisclosed pains. Cut to the 20th century when Sati took a new avatar. Quite contrary to her earlier beliefs, she now thinks the home is not the end of the world. Today, she i...

Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 17th Dec, 2009

INTERNATIONAL, ALCOHOL, MUSIC

There has never been a better time for revelers to be alive and kicking (excuse the cliche) than this time of human evolution. With slick clubs opening up which boast of unpretentious quality, world class amenities and the finest service, this indeed is a fine age to be in. Regular club hoppers find the difference in the old and new almost immediately. They seek and they find trained hospitable staff, a great sound system, a DJ who knows the audience and clean, polished look all around with...

Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 7th Dec, 2009

INTERNATIONAL, ALCOHOL, MUSIC, BAR, KARAOKE

How does crooning your favorite song sound? Pretty darn good eh? How does crooning bang in the middle of a packed restaurant sound? Umm err uhh might be the maximum replies. But this is unerringly where the fun and the adrenaline rush lies. A few restaurants offer exclusive karaoke nights where you can grab that microphone and sing out loud with a little help from the pre recorded song tune, lyrics on screen and the cool encouraging crowd. The man recognized for bringing karaoke to the city i...

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...

Scribbled by: Nix - The Dark Diva   On: 27th Oct, 2009

BEST, TRENDS, MUSIC

The sheer amount of talent of the music kind throbbing out of India is insane. Music, be it in form of heavy/thrash/death/black metal, soul, fusion or Hindi has been erupting out from this side of the world and everybody is a fan. With recording studios coming in faster than you can say captain planet (I don’t know, just), sophisticated instruments, artist management companies, guiding professionals at an easy reach and fan support, bands which started in college out of passion with a little he...

Scribbled by: Nishanto - The Night Writer   On: 24th Oct, 2009

ALCOHOL, FACTS

‘Night' often lights a guy. The world of darkness opens up opportunities that he longs to discover after having a tiresome day. Each night that he spends out with friends or beloved makes him more evocative, bold and action-oriented. But all the nights of his life don’t come with the same achievements. His preferences and responsibilities change as he grows older. And so changes the background and definition of a night in his life. Here’s how a simple guy (not everyone, though) usually spen...

Scribbled by: Nishanto - The Night Writer   On: 24th Oct, 2009

ALCOHOL, FACTS

Driving doesn’t go with drinking. But many conceive it to be a good combination. They held it high after a tight night or a delightful day being spent with friends or dear ones. And, they knowingly reject to believe or understand that something miserable could be waiting on the course of journey. With the gradual increase in their numbers, traffic rules have become nothing but a junk of serious joke. Given below is a zoom-into the mind of someone who drives under influence and with less sen...