Monthly Archives: September 2016
I am a fan of Fincher, Spielberg and Sorkin. I also happen to be a sucker for crisp and gorgeous looking films, with some great music. Katrina Kaif’s and Siddharth Malhotra’s ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ is one of the latter. As it happens, that’s the best compliment I can give this film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiuj_GHlb64
Baar Baar Dekho, hereinafter known as BBD (A delicious...
Lots of news happened this week. Some were funny and some were more than funny.
Here is a compilation of all the news piece I found funny and why I found it funny.
#AppleEvent happened this week where iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus were released.
And of course the wireless earbuds.
So smart of Apple. Now, no more tangling of wires inside...
By- Nakul Sridhar
The tussle between the two states has its own history, sufficient to warrant an entire chapter in a history book.
The problem exists because Karnataka reserves its right to own and manage the water inside its borders, whereas many towns in Tamil Nadu such as Karur, Erode, Cuddalore, Trichy, etc. depend on the river for irrigation.
Karnataka built four...
There’s no denying that we live in a land of peculiar customs and traditions. But what these people of Odisha did is something so peculiar that we are nothing but exceedingly proud. The National Association for the Blind, decided to conduct a beauty pageant for the visually impaired in the Indian state of Odisha.
Although, being visually impaired is one...
9th September 1776: The Continental Congress headed by Peyton Randolph declared that from now on the Thirteen Colonies which are 'apparently' under the rule of Britain will be called as The United States Of America.
The Continental Congress is trying to bolster their cause by holding up such and similar meetings. The first of it was held on September 5,1774...
When it comes to decorating our homes, we like to get as creative as possible. However, rental properties come with rules, and abiding by them is key in order to avoid potential issues down the line. They aren’t all that difficult to understand, and they won’t stop you from making the place feel like home.
We’re going to go...
8th September 1923, Vienna: The International Criminal Police Congress, organized by Austria this year, has undertaken a new initiative to combat crimes of global importance and track cross-border fugitives by establishing the International Criminal Police Commission on 7th September. The creation of this global law-enforcement organization (to be renamed Interpol later) is aimed at facilitating a cohesive network of information...
International Literacy Day.
The 8th of September is known to be the International Literacy Day. Aimed towards highlighting the significance of education and literacy, this day is a way to promote and create awareness about literacy.
Now, one might think that, what is the need for such a day in today’s time what with digital sphere growing by leaps and bounds,...
Atharv: The Management and Cultural fest of the IPM programme at IIM Indore; the only under-graduate fest at an IIM is all set to take over the campus from 9th to 11th September 2016.
In just its third edition, it is being sponsored by the most reputed brands such as The Times of India, Frapp and XQuizit.
Atharv is expecting a footfall of...
Just thirteen days after the world rejoiced at the idea of the world’s highest and longest glass bridge in China’s Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, comprised of a steel frame with glass panels that offer dizzying views of the ground below, has shut down as it could not take the immense amount of visitors which were way beyond...
'Renowned' film critic Kamal Rashid Khan, more commonly insulted by his initials KRK has not so shockingly admitted that he does, in fact, take bribes in order to promote movies.
He held a press conference in order to defend himself amidst accusations from Ajay Devgn that he had taken money from Karan Johar to bad-mouth Ajay's Shivaay which happens to...
There was supposedly a time when Congress was THE party of the nation. The most powerful, the most influential and one of the oldest parties in the entire nation.
The important and extremely visual role that Congress played during the whole Independence era has always given it an edge that no other party can boast of.
However, in the past couple...
All the cynics with the fear that robots will one day take over the world have all the more reason to worry. No, robots are not actually coming to life…. yet. I'm merely referring to South Korea's LG electronics' plans to invest aggressively in robots.
Their aim is to capitalise on the field of artificial intelligence with a much...
Bold and beautiful, the 'No Makeup Movement' by Alicia Keys is not supposed to make anyone feel lesser about themselves. It is aimed at dismantling the pervading notions of beauty that unconsciously control what society sees as acceptable, beautiful and glamorous.
It’s about not being forced to do something.
It's not a mythical issue which is being blown out of proportion; it's true that until very...
Amitabh Bachchan recently posted a video on his Facebook, reading out a letter to his two grand-daughters Navya Naveli and Aaradhya Bachchan.
Now a lot of hoopla has been made about this particular video, and well, the thing that bugs me most is how most are taking it in a negative manner.
Here, is my take on it and an attempt...
Just recently a UNESCO report said: "With the present rate, India will be 50 years late in achieving its Social Development Goals (SDGs)." But what actually are these Social Development Goals (SDGs)?
SDGs are the basis and targets of all the policies made by the members of United Nations for their respective countries. All the countries have to form...
Here is a shout out to every car lover out there. Also, a shout out to every football lover out there. #PlayLike10
Cars and football represent thug life of our modern generation. One may not own a house but they surely will have a car to commute and a TV to watch football match. Maruti Suzuki brings you Swift Deca, a car...
Now let me start the article by saying that my interest in cricket is at best, mandatory of every Indian and at worst, something I just have to bear with.
But while scrolling through my Facebook page, a video shared by my friend caught my eye, with the hashtag #No1Yaari.
This video was the recently released called Dhoni Ki No1 Yaari,...
Being a law student, I was already convinced beyond doubt that Internet Service Providers cannot be serious when they displayed “You’re a criminal” warning message on some of the torrent websites!
According to the warning that was displayed, you were a criminal if you visited a torrent website or any other website banned by the government and you were liable...
5th September is Teacher’s Day.
I know this might be a weird start to a blog, what with it being a fact, but I want to place special emphasis on this day and what all it represents.
This one day, in the whole year stands for more than just a half day for students and a day for teachers to dress...
The recent legislative ban on the Burkini in France caused an uproar in the international community. We decided to reach out to our bloggers and asked them to voice their opinions on the matter.
Read on to find out what they had to say.
Rahul Dua: Hear me out - Why the burkini ban is blown way out of proportion....
Lots of news happened this week. Some were funny and some were more than funny.
Here is a compilation of all the news piece I found funny and why I found it funny.
Delhi Minister for Women and Child development Sandeep Kumar's sex tape surfaced this week. He is (was?) a member of the Aam Admi Party. Reaction of his party...
As companies strive to bring the best of the technologies, Acer has managed to promise us the best of both worlds. At the recent IFA exhibition, Acer introduced the 8-kilo gram Predator 21X parallel to the thinnest laptop in the world, the Swift 7.
With the launch of the Predator 21X, Acer has also introduced to the world the first...
You would have come across so many posts, articles, posters, banners and all sorts of publicity material related to different events organized across the country, some matching your interest while others pushing you to participate in the hidden adventures with them.
But the event, on which this article is about, consists of both the above-mentioned features. It will attract you,...
How will you react if tomorrow India passes a resolution against tourists wearing western dresses in India? Sort of like the Burkini Ban in France. Will you oppose it?
Hell, that would make up a good hoopla. But before answering it, let us talk about the one that has happened in France.
France’s Love For Its Image Of An Open Country
Today,...
