Monthly Archives: October 2017
It truly seems that Indian govt. is not leaving any stone unturned in bettering the skill of its youth. The international connections that PM Modi has created are also coming to fruition this way.
Apparently, Indian govt. will be sending about 3 lakh youth out to Japan, under the govt.’s skill development programme for about 3 to 5 years for...
India doesn't need homosexuality.
The statement perhaps gives away the inherent thought process of any Indian individual who is perceived as "regressive", "backward", "narrow minded" or in the worst case scenario, a homophobe.
The idea of "love without borders" in our country sounds just as utopian as Manmohan Singh taking verbal shots at the opposition in the parliament. It's rather peculiarly...
The Diwali season is upon us, but for some reason or another, the usual hustle and bustle that one experiences during this time is missing this year.
To be honest, the festival time in Delhi start from sometime around October, Durga Puja and Navratri start it and it lasts up until Bhai dooj.
If one wants to experience the best of...
By Iresh Gupta
Not that many times on screen, have directors and writers plunged into the daily nuances of running a household. Tumhari Sulu is perhaps the most breezy, slice of life trailer I've watched in a long time - which I am now sure will also apply to the film.
After portraying serious roles in movies like Begum Jaan, Kahaani...
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!).
Heavy Disclaimer: If you are a really sensitive person and get offended...
Delhi has finally become the crime capital of Delhi! This is a fact that we didn’t accept even after the Nirbhya Rape Case, or the hundreds of other murders, rapes, thefts, and robberies that take place, but we will have to now. A heinous crime of huge proportions has taken place.
Our CM’s car was stolen (cue dramatic music).
Yes, that’s right. The...
Every year comes with its fair share of the most bizarre and ridiculous beauty and fashion trends. This year didn’t fail to surprise us either.
Just when I thought I was finally getting over the weirdest beauty trends on various social media platforms ranging from rainbow armpits to squiggling eyebrows, not to mention nail-art with hair extensions (I know, weird!),...
THE END IS NEAR!
Well, the end of 2017 at least. And what a year it’s been! ISRO launched 104 satellites, silver medal victory for P. V. Sindhu at the World Badminton Championships, ‘Newton’ was declared as India’s official entry to the Oscars and Trump got elected as President (yay).
We had our share of ups and downs, all perfectly captured...
Demystifier: ED Original where the content is written in such a way that it is knowledgeable and easy to comprehend at the same time
The Allahabad High Court, today (Thursday, 12th October, 2017) acquitted Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, the couple accused of the infamous double murder of their daughter Aarushi Talwar and their domestic help, Hemraj.
The High Court bench consisting...
Everyone has had some terrible experiences of working in group projects. There was a time when I thought I was the only one who is having a terrible time but only when I started talking to people from other groups did I realise that it’s not just me. Every group has a certain prototype problem with how they are...
India is full of people having an androcentric view.
While men enjoy being able to wear what they deem apt, women are put under the scanner for the so-called Indian propriety. It is a situation through which almost every Indian woman has gone.
"As An Indian Woman, How Do You Feel When Someone Tells You To Dress Appropriately?"
The following are the...
Part five of the SexED: Discovering Alternative Sexualities series
One day, my friend walked into my room and declared, “I am demisexual.”
I had no idea what she meant. This was 6 months back, and it changed how I thought about my sexuality forever.
Demisexuality is defined as a category of sexual orientation where the people do not feel any kind of...
If objectification of a woman is called out, you are branded as a feminazi who has nothing better but to crib about everything and anything.
But objectify a man, even as a parody, and suddenly everyone is exclaiming of how wrong this is, and how this is not the right way to propagate feminism etc.
This ad campaign by Suistudio for...
So I was just watching an episode of this musical reality show called The Voice Kids, and I couldn’t help but reflect on the many various such reality shows kids version.
Now, we are no strangers to reality shows, ever since Indian Idol, which was the biggest and most famous reality show, later on spawned a plethora of reality shows...
Hitler was and remains to be, one of the most hated man on this planet Earth. Unless of course, as per recent events and circumstances someone else comes along and takes his place by doing even worse things.
But his role in the mass genocide of millions and millions of innocent Jews in a crazed but systematic manner remains to...
So 2017 is nearly coming to an end. Some amazing fashion trends continued this year while a few even came back! But, you know what is it time for? CHANGE.
Here’s to hopefully saying our last words to these trends we are completely tired of. Let us take a look.
CHOKERS: THE DOG COLLARS
For those who have worn it, they...
What can I write about the man that needs no introduction? Seriously.
Visionary? Check. Entrepreneur? Check. Some intergalactic-alien-being-working-on-ascending-the-human-race? The jury’s still out but likely.
In case you have been living under a rock for the past few years (or lost track of time doing copious amounts of Coke, no judging), Elon Musk is the man behind 21st century’s greatest ventures –...
By Mayank Dixit
Whenever we see the notification of Instagram, happiness fills our soul. A new follower, a new tag, a new photo put up by someone. Yes, Instagram is the Zeus of all apps. With amazing photo editing options including wacky filters, different story modes and what not. You name it, and you get it on Instagram.
But what Instagram...
India is a land of 'justice delayed is justice denied'. As of now, 80 million cases still stand pending. Ever wondered why?
The problem is at the grass root a.k.a. lower courts. Lower courts are where the problem originates and infects the entire judicial system.
The delays in hearings, people not approaching on time, casual approach, lax attitude of advocates as...
“Papa patakhe lene chalo”
This used to be a standard practice a few days before Diwali where my dad used to take us to buy an unhealthy amount of crackers. So many so that the trunk of our humble Opel Corsa used to get almost full.
Everything from the light stuff like phuljharis and hunters and Bijli bum to the heavy...
By Sakshi Ranjan
A Delhi start-up by the name of "Enable Travel" is making dreams come true for people with disability who long to travel but the lack of amenities and the lack of empathy towards their disability makes it a difficult and cumbersome process.
The company provides a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans, specialised equipment (like wheelchairs that can cleave...
There is something dizzyingly exciting about the Star Wars franchise. Sure, I may have a fanboy bias but, the Force is strong with the film franchise. If the originals were pretty good and the prequels disappointing, Episode VII 'The Force Awakens' was a refreshing shot in the arm that rejuvenated a dormant franchise by, doing exactly what the original...
At first glance, the meat ‘shop’ ban brought about by Haryana chief minister ML Khattar might seem controversial and wrong to you.
But first, one thing to clear up is that the ban is on ‘meat shops’ that are operating in the residential areas of Haryana.
No one is banning the consumption of meat in Haryana, instead, the ban is just...
The censor board of India or the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is perhaps the biggest bane for our Bollywood industry.
In the last couple of years, they have made some questionable decisions all while justifying them as safeguarding the Indian culture.
Filmmakers quake in fear when sending their films to the censor board, terrified of how many cuts they...
AIB recently released the second part of its series "If Apps Were People".
The video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6pc8CZ1Ph8
This time the perspective has changed and it is the apps which are suffering because of the atrocities caused by Supriya's mom on her smartphone.
Whatsapp kaka is frustrated and overworked because, well, WhatsApp forwards are louv.
Supriya's Mother, played by Sheeba Chaddha, is just like...
