Arts»

THE HUNGRY TIDE – A REVIEW ‘

The Hungry Tide’ is a Hutch Crossword book award winning novel by Indian-Bengali writer Amitav Ghosh. The talented and p author has many award winning works to his credit...

Business»

INFLATION IN INDIA

Inflation is the gravest economic concern which has gripped India into its jagged tentacles. Inflation can be defined as the rise in overall price level in the economy, i.e....

Cinema»

Top 4 romantic movies to watch

If  love is the principle by which you swear to live and just cant stop dreaming about that perfect ‘Lived Happily Ever After’ moment then my verdict is that you are...
  • Movie Review: Dracula (1992)
    Set in two eras, Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ is one of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpieces. This movie is...
  • Peepli Live – A Review
    Natha marega ya nahi marega? (Will Natha die or not?). The answer to this was one thing on everyone’s mind before...
  • V for Vendetta: Movie Review
    V for Vendetta is a 127 minute thriller directed by a debutant director James McTeigue. It explores the realms...

Columns»

ARE WE REALLY INDEPENDENT?

As the Independence Day is approaching, I am continuously haunted by a question i.e. are we truly free and independent? We have gained freedom from the British rule but what...
  • JUST FOR THE SAKE OF LIVING!
    “What matters is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.” This was once said by famous...
  • Kiss
    And she lolled on my shoulders, the whorls brushing against my ears, tickling me in an eerie manner. I tried to...
  • Marty’s Last Temptation
    When Jesus speaks to us in the opening scenes of Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”,...

Environment»

Energy Management – For a cleaner and efficient world

The installed energy capacity in India stands at 160,000 MW. The demand however is about 110,000 KW. The catch is only 33% of the energy produced ever reaches the destination....

Interviews»

Vaishnavi Sose – Scrum half of the Indian Rugby Team

An architecture student in Pune and an Argentinean supporter, this 19 yr old is also the scrum half for the Indian rugby team. Vaishnavi Sose and her teammates represented...

OPINION»

To Mr. M. F. Husain: With freedom comes responsibility

“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” –George Bernard Shaw The most crucial aspect for the well being of people in any society is the freedom...
  • The Aromatic Galis of Delhi
    A guide to some of the best street food of Old Delhi No matter how diverse we Indians are, there is one thing...
  • Our Poor MPs
    After the farmers, teachers, government officials and the Common Man, the latest section of the employed to crib...
  • Disillusion in the Valley
    To dream of Kashmir, is to dream of a valley enriched with majestic grandeur, serene lakes and pure mountains...

POLITICS»

Modi in a Mess

It now seems inevitable as another skeleton tumbles out of Narendra Modi’s closet. The controversy surrounding the involvement of the former minister of Home, Gujarat,...

SCIENCE»

Smart Nokia E71

The E71 is yet another version of Nokia’s business smart phones emulating from the E Series line. It takes after the E61i, except that sturdier, sleeker and way better...

SOCIETY»

Urban Sprawl: The Wide Spreading Problem

What is an urban sprawl? Urban sprawl is the unchecked spread of cities into its adjacent lands. These are what we name in India as suburbs. New Mumbai and Thane are a result...

Sports»

X- Games

High flying action; Breath taking maneuvers, something new every time! That, my friend, is what I call, “X Games”. A craze amongst thrill seeking teens, this American...

Travel»

Top Films in 2010

The last thing one would need after shelling out Rs 500 for a movie ticket would be a disaster. Storming out of the theatre because the movie did not meet expectations causes...
  • Sunny Barcelona!
    Sunny Barcelona! One of the most beautiful places on earth you could ever go to. It is a modern city always open...
  • Dubai – A Review
    Travelling is a beautiful feeling as just the word fills our heart with excitement to see new places and also...
  • Floored by Florence
    Close your eyes. Now imagine you are an art lover or a food connoisseur, a hope-full romantic, a historian or...

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  • Top 4 romantic movies to watch
    If  love is the principle by which you swear to live and just cant stop dreaming about that perfect ‘Lived Happily Ever After’ moment then my verdict is that you are a hopeless romantic at heart. However the shocking part is that you are single!  So all those single...
  • The Volkswagen Beetle: Now runs on human waste
    All of us have learnt about the importance of petrol and other fossil fuels in school. We have a limited resource of them and once used up, they will take millions of years to get replenished. Moreover, any petrol driven engine produces carbon dioxide which causes pollution,...
  • Movie Review: Dracula (1992)
    Set in two eras, Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ is one of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpieces. This movie is based on the Romanian legend of Count Vlad Dracula, a military leader of the 15th century, who fought and impaled the Ottoman Turks. Vlad Dracula was the son of...
  • To Mr. M. F. Husain: With freedom comes responsibility
    “Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” –George Bernard Shaw The most crucial aspect for the well being of people in any society is the freedom to express one’s self; especially in a democratic one like ours. We are granted this freedom but...
  • New Directions
    Ever since the introduction of science man has never failed to progress in this world. From sun-dials to digital watches and LP’s to iPods we have come a long way. We have made life much easier and yet at the same time extremely difficult. A few decades ago when the radio...
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    The last thing one would need after shelling out Rs 500 for a movie ticket would be a disaster. Storming out of the theatre because the movie did not meet expectations causes frustration among a large number of movie goers. This is because most movie buffs like me, enjoy...
  • Sunny Barcelona!
    Sunny Barcelona! One of the most beautiful places on earth you could ever go to. It is a modern city always open to new ideas and yet it has a feel of antiquity to it. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and its magnificent architecture, its happy-go-lucky-culture...
  • Peepli Live – A Review
    Natha marega ya nahi marega? (Will Natha die or not?). The answer to this was one thing on everyone’s mind before the release of the much awaited movie “Peepli Live” which was released on 13th of August, 2010. Produced by Amir Khan and Kiran Rao, Directed by Anusha...
  • Dubai – A Review
    Travelling is a beautiful feeling as just the word fills our heart with excitement to see new places and also bring back memories of beautiful places we’ve been to. It  makes us crave to see more places and enjoy the life out of our monotonous routine. Dubai: UAE is...