Monthly Archives: February 2016
By Jinelle D'souza
Greetings Potterheads!
I would like to give out some important news regarding "Harry Potter". But before that let's all travel back in time, to when we would all get so fired up for the new "Harry Potter" book or movie that was going to release, and never stop talking about it. Then the endless wait for it to...
By Kabir Chaudhary
Verizon is one of the biggest names in the telecommunications sector and is the largest wireless communication provider in the US. Verizon and some of the world’s leading technology companies are working together to make 5G a reality. Meanwhile, my only wish is to have 4G a reality in India!
What is 5G?
5G or the fifth-generation mobile network...
By Dashmeet Kaur
Food and I, have always shared a close bond. It's one thing that wouldn't taunt you or betray you or nonetheless, smite you. Being a food lover, I've always admired food shows on television. There is something infinitely comforting about getting all cosy on a lazy afternoon for half an hour or so and watch someone weave...
By Medha Malaviya
There is only one thing that transcends all boundaries and connects souls. For broken body, mind and soul food is nothing less than medicine. This fastest growing industry is adapting new and ‘unbelievable’ methods to attract more money.
We have compiled 7 such weird places of worship if you consider food is your God.
1. Toilet Restaurant, Taiwan
Here,...
By Mehak Bahri
After a long and tiring day of working and unnecessary socializing with exasperating people, that one thing you look forward to the most is your bed. Ah, the fresh sheets and the warm blanket with you fluffy pillows brim you up with so much love and hope. How can this lovely child, sleep be the cause of...
By Mehak Bahri
Beyond the glimmer of the Khans and the Kapoors of the film industry are the likes of actors that don’t carry a family name on their shoulders, don’t have sizzling six pack abs and beautiful ladies as their arm candies. These actors usually aren’t the main “heroes” of the movies, yet they leave such a lasting impact...
By Deeksha Aggarwalla
Today, we have with us Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, not sure if she is a boon for pets, but definitely not for people. A sensational character since the 70s, she has transformed from a drama queen bahu, to an animal rights activist in a blip, switching political parties like fashion in Paris, Maneka is currently the Union Minister...
By Deeksha Aggarwalla
Indians are well aware of how mega events like Asian Games and Commonwealth Games bring glory to the country. At the same time, they are also messengers of woes and scandals sometimes. Who can forget Suresh Kalmadi and all the corrupt activities that he indulged in? The Olympic park at Athens constructed for the 2004 games are supposedly desolate and...
By Arpita Mahapatra
We’re all individuals with our own unique opinions. Our perspective towards the same things could be glaringly different and it isn’t necessary that only one group of persons is right. Having said that, I feel this online proposal by author Durjoy Datta was a tad bit over the top.
Here is why:
PDA:
I’m not saying it’s morally wrong (eesh!)...
By Preeti Kumari
Guilty pleasure or a hobby- major, eating is an indulgence almost everybody enjoys. You definitely don't need a place or a reason to gorge but isn't a crazy theme restaurant just icing on the cake?
So, here we bring you a list of such restaurants.
1. Redwoods Treehouse - Warkworth, New Zealand:
Ever been to a tree house? No, well...
By Aastha Anupriya
It’s not every year that you wake up on the 29th of February. But when you do, you should know that Leap Day is an occasion worth commemorating. For one day, ditch the ordinary.
If you have watched or read about the Amy Adams-starrer Leap Year, you would have an idea about the levels of crazy that can...
By Aastha Anupriya
Watch three of India’s favourite celebrities give a new angle to ‘Smoking is injurious to health’.
11 Minutes for me had always meant Paulo Coelho’s novel, that is, until yesterday when I came across a flooded Facebook feed’s worth of raving over some video featuring Alok Nath, Deepak Dobriyal and Sunny Leone.
Now going by the social media trends...
By Cherryy Chauhan
With a peppy fall collection couture in trend, the London Fashion Week was kicked off on February 19, 2016. As a tradition, the LFW witnessed a series of high-spirited as well as suave designs from designers all over the world including London’s very own Lee Alexander McQueen.
McQueen passed away back in 2010 and the creative direction of...
By Cherryy Chauhan
The Oscars are the most anticipated award show of the year. Every year all the best moviemakers and actors walk across the red carpet in plush designer clothing, pose in front of a thousand flashy lights and put up awesome snapchats with fellow stars of crazy behind-the-scenes of the show.
The best bunch from every fine movie released in...
By Cherryy Chauhan
It’s been ten years since the last episode of That 70's Show aired on FOX. A quirky and satirical TV show that showcased the lives of six 17-something teenagers in the late 70’s, building friendships and learning the ways of life in the Point Place area of Wisconsin. The show was full of sarcastic humour, retro outfits,...
By Dashmeet Kaur
Who here LOVES dogs? *Raise your ears because c'mon! How can a sane person think otherwise?*
A dog is a gentleman. Petting a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as a prayer. They love unconditionally, forgive immediately and are the truest of friends. Their...
By Aastha Anupriya & Siddharth Sharma
The Big Bang Theory has a great ensemble cast with six leads and quite a few recurring characters. Each one of them is one of a kind, yet, there’s something about Dr. Sheldon Cooper that has us in front of the screen watching reruns of TBBT all the time. Alas, some of us think...
Our own pan-university conference, Delhi University Model United Nations Conference 2016, being hosted on 7-9 April 2016, is now accepting delegate and reporter applications. DUMUN witnesses nation-wide and international participation from university-going and school students. In its six years of existence DUMUN has hosted over 2000 delegates and 130 Executive Board members, including an international presentation at WEMUNExpo China, making...
By Niharika Ghoshal
This Hollywood rendition of the legend of American frontiersman and fur trapper Hugh Glass, who for didn’t stop to impress with his story of struggle and revenge was packed with theaters full of people who have waited for this piece of sheer visual brilliance. A film based in part on Michael Punke’s 2002 book The Revenant: A...
By Suryansh Upmanyu
World War 3:
A topic commented upon by experts in various fields and conspiracy theorists alike. 70 years after World War 2 ended, there have been many instances where people have gone into a tizzy debating whether the new global crisis will lead to countries taking up arms against each other yet again. It hasn’t happened yet.
But the...
By Shubham Goswami
A new discourse has been burgeoning in psychology in the recent times. Social media – the 21st-century tool for universal connectedness – is it a catalyst for narcissistic behavior? Well, while there is no evidence to support the hypothesis that social media promotes narcissism, it provides the means for the narcissist to quench his thirst.
Tracing Its Origin
Centuries...
By Kshiteeja Tomar
It’s no surprise that Indian cinema is one of the major influences on the Indian culture. With the impending release of the new Bollywood movie, Ki and Ka, ED tries to forecast the fate of role reversal in Indian marriages.
To see how to dress up like the perfect leader of a bride for your wedding day, see this.
So,...
By Ayesha Bashir
It is that time of the journey where you’re bidding goodbye to an institution, to your college life, but you can’t even be sad, cause you got 9800 assignments, 678900 research papers, 7489 presentations and much more to finish if you want that degree of yours and don’t even get me started on attendance please.
Read further and...
By Shubham Goswami
An old man is suffering from a severe ailment and requires immediate attention. Let’s look at his diagnosis
Today we shall assume the role of a doctor. We have our stethoscopes and all necessary diagnostic contraptions in place. The patient is seated comfortably and our diagnosis is ready to begin. But first we need to get familiar...
By Preeti Kumari
Navigating the next industrial revolution..
Yes, this is what the world economic forum convention (Davos, 2016) started with.
The stage is set, characters are ready and we are waiting with bated breath to enter into the fourth industrial revolution.
From robots to self-driving cars, 3D printing to gene editing, dramatic technological changes are taking place around.
Fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0) is...
