Monthly Archives: January 2017
A Safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve, located near Alwar in Rajasthan, gives you the raw feel of how Raja-Maharajas hunted back in the ancient times.
The most attractive feature of this reserve has always been its Bengal tigers. In fact, Sariska is the first tiger reserve in the world to have successfully relocated tigers. Although sadly, these tigers are very difficult to spot.
It...
One of the things that I saw in the draft for the recently released NCERT's learning outcomes was that a child of 8th class will be assessed on whether they know how to file a First Information Report (FIR) and another was the ability of a child to name their local MP or locate their parliamentary constituency on the...
We’ve heard it a million times in songs and sonnets, of romancers big talking about getting those stars and moon for their lovers. Well they still might not be able to do that, but they can surely immortalise their love by giving them the gift of their beau’s name plate on the moon.
Indian aerospace startup TeamIndus will be only...
While watching a few older advertisements a while back, I came across the Aishwarya Rai ad urging people to donate their eyes as she too would be doing the same.
That got me thinking about the whole concept of organ donation and why more people are not talking about it.
Organ donation, according to me, is one of the most noble...
ED Originals
From Salman Khan to Trump’s Punk’ed Everthing Sarcastic That Happened In News This Week
Brinda Sen -
Too short a week? I know I know, I get the feeling. So if you feel like you may have missed out on some sarcastic news trending in news this week, worry not! We are back with the top 6 sarcastic headlines that made roll our eyeballs.
Whether they make you meh or not, please be the judge!
Americans Are Still...
Lifestyle
The Prejudice Against Bachelor Renters And Need For Homes That Don’t Discriminate
Chirali Sharma -
Renting a flat is a fairly new phenomenon in India. Till a few decades ago, kids or well you also say adults, would mostly stay with their parents only.
Maybe some might move out after marriage or if they get a job in another city, but otherwise the norm was that kids don’t have any compulsion to move out of...
Fake Friendly Fridays is a section where we invite the current entertainment source of the country for a no-holds-barred interview with ED. We make sure they remember this interview, even though they never gave it as this is purely an imaginative piece (Oh, how we wish this wasn’t!).
Now, it's called "FAKE" FRIENDLY FRIDAYS, for a reason. 'Cuz it's FAKE....
Social Opinions
The Way Islamic Conservatives Robbed Dangal Actress Zaira Wasim Of Her Achievements Is Absolutely Appalling
Cherryy Chauhan -
It’s not seldom when we hear about celebrities making shrewd comments or blurting out inappropriate remarks about social issues. But this particular incident really took the ‘whoa!’ out of me. Actress Zaira Wasim, who was seen playing the unforgettable role of young Geeta Phogat in action-drama Dangal, recently underwent an instance of cyber-backlash forcing the actress to post an...
K Annamalai understands the role of incentives as a motivational tool for his police force, which is why he announced an interesting proposal for his cops. The superintendent of police (SP) of the Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka made headlines when he decided to come up with a fitness challenge in order to bring his force into a healthy shape.
The...
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What is Red Paws Day Out?
A fun day out in the sun, with mouthwatering food, fun activities, shopping, great music, beer & cocktails and of course your furry best friend!
This is the sincere attempt by Red Paws Rescue and Red Paws Delhi to bring together dog lovers, their families, friends and their beloved pets for a day filled with...
I have never really ever heard of a woman acid attacker. We are extremely well informed that acid attacks are a grave nuisance that has spoiled lives of thousands of women all over the Indian subcontinent. Angry jilted male lovers seeking revenge against the women who rejected have wrecked havoc in our country time and again, leaving our society...
DU either is or is going to be the bane of many of our existence. The pressure of getting into this so called prestigious university is immense, however the lightning fast raising cut-offs are sure to put a steady roadblock for many of us.
During the last admission year, I was pretty sure that next year we would only see...
Rishank Dabra
Recently, Supreme Court of India quashed the demand for a probe into alleged bribes paid to political functionaries mentioned in the Birla-Sahara diaries.
The arguments in favor of the probe were undertaken by Father-son, Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan.
The hearing lasted for about four and half hours and at the end of it the bench of justices dismissed the...
Politics
It Has Been A Year Since Rohith Vemula Died, Voices For Justice Still Unheard
An Upcoming Writer -
By Rishabh Raj
Students and activists gathered at UoH to commemorate the death anniversary of Dalit scholar Rohit Vemula.
It has been a year since Rohith Vemula died, students protested demanding justice for him, authorities of the University tried to supress their voices, many unfortunate events unfolded since then. But the voices of struggle still resonate in the ears of authorities...
By Shreya Jha
Paris brings forth the warmth and nostalgia which all of us need from time to time. Though the music is predictable at times, it forms a part of classy rendition of fantasy and comfort from which we never want to come out, feel safe and secure in it and hate being brought out from the zone.
In the...
Sadly, but surely, BBC Sherlock Series 4 is over. On 15 January, we all watched the finale huddled up in shock blankets with a box of tissues handy. After the emotional rollercoasters that the first two episodes were, we had prepared ourselves for the worst (or the best, depending on how you look at it).
And indeed, saying that The...
Finance
What MBA Teaches Us In Two Years And Why It Is The Most Coveted Course In The Country
An Upcoming Writer -
Salini Madiraju
This is that time of the year when every MBA aspirant gets restive. The year long preparation, evidently fake excuses at office for extra leaves (Ranging from death of a distant relative to jaundice/malaria), major sacrifices like weekend parties/trips, etc. are all part of the long and hard journey towards MBA.
Though people from various backgrounds sign up for...
Anime has only been a part, in the sense that I actually know what anime is in the first place, for only a couple of years.
Of course I have watched my fair share of Shin Chan, Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Doraemon and Cardcaptor Sakura throughout my childhood.
However I wasn’t really aware of the fact that it was anime anime that...
Lifestyle
Move Over Cappuccino, There’s A More Loved Coffee Flavour In Town From Jack Daniel’s
Cherryy Chauhan -
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate this wonderful news. Alright, so the whisky giant has created a buzz all over the internet with the news of the launch of its signature Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey coffee flavour.
For those who are living under a rock, Jack Daniel’s is a type of whisky which is the largest selling American whisky...
Food
Brace Yourselves As McDonald’s Introduces The New Masala Dosa Burger In Its Breakfast Menu
Cherryy Chauhan -
McDonald’s wouldn’t have had such a substantial success in India like they do now if they hadn’t decided to launch a variety of vegetarian dishes on its menu. Unlike most of the McD’s of the world, Indian McDonald’s are the only one that caters to the tastes of the vegetarian. Working on those lines, McD’s has now decided to launch...
ED Originals
Sherlock Season 4, Episode 3 : ED Reviews “The Final Problem”, Probably The Most Amazing Season Finale Of The Series
Sahib Singh -
Sherlock has been one of the shows which have built a reputation of actually doing one notch better, every season. The show has constantly pushed boundaries and with the season finale of its 4th season, "The Final Problem" lived up to its expectations and is absolutely brilliant!
THERE ARE A FEW SPOILERS BECAUSE I AM VERY EMOTIONAL ABOUT THIS EPISODE....
We all love movies and even more love to watch, experiment and try out new movies.
Catching the latest on cinema or the television if it’s a bad movie but you still want to see it, is nothing new.
But more than anything else, we love to rewatch certain movies.
They usually have a very special place in our hearts for a...
Entertainment
Filmfare Awards 2017: Here’s A List Of Who All Grabbed The Pretty Lady In Black
Yogita Rathore -
After much hype and buzz over how Filmfare (2017) lacked a lot of deserving nominations in various categories, the event finally concluded in a star studded event in Mumbai.
The 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017, held in Mumbai on the 14th of January at NSCI Dome in Mumbai brought together the film fraternity. After a lot of buzz, Bollywood finally...
ED Originals
“Mahi’s Way” : A ‘Poster Series’ On The Ex Indian Skipper, Mahender Singh Dhoni
Yogita Rathore -
Mahender Singh Dhoni was one captain that every cricket fan out there looked up to! Known as 'Captain Cool' among fans, Dhoni time and again displayed different quirks and wits on the field, only to come out victorious every time!
It breaks our heart to not see Dhoni as the captain in today's England v/s India ODI. And this is...
Lifestyle
Why As A Digital Marketer You Should Attend Drivers Of Digital Summit 2017
Chirali Sharma -
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Inkspell is organizing Drivers of Digital Summit 2017 (DOD Summit) to be held on 19th January 2017 at the Shangrila’s Eros, New Delhi.
You should probably know that it has been conceptualized with the idea of getting the various stakeholders of the Digital Industry under one roof to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the adoption and enhancement of the...