Monthly Archives: October 2018
As the festivities of Navratri began yesterday with people welcoming the many avatars of Goddess Durga, the Twitter platform on the other hand became a thriving place for posts poking fun at the struggles of every non-vegetarian lover who has to succumb to merciless fasting and prayers at the heart of the fanfare.
After all, what's the best way to...
Durga Puja is a time of fun and frolic for the Bangla community. It’s that time of the year in Kolkata, when the streets are lit, pandals are in place and idols of goddess Durga are in transit.
The city’s air is filled with energy and excitement and everyone is enveloped by the enigma that is ‘Pujo’.
While thousands flock to...
Are you still streaming Netflix while reading this article? Well, researchers and doctors might have something for your ‘Netflix addiction’.
Streaming online has always been a form of escapism which makes people binge-watch a show’s entire season on their laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices for as much as 7 hours a day. Imagine it like an addiction, which you...
It is always wonderful to see the big and established media houses give attention to a band you admire and respect, especially when the band is non-English and comes from the stereotyped industry of K-Pop.
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), the rapidly rising band in popularity and influence, was recently featured in the British The Times Magazine and it was certainly a...
Shashi Tharoor is at it again, sending Twitter into a frenzy. You know what we’re talking about when we mention Mr. Tharoor and Twitter in a sentence.
The Congress MP introduced his new book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and guess the word he used to describe it? Floccinaucinihilipilification.
Flocci…what? Yes, I’m just as bamboozled as you are. But fret not,...
One of the effects that the recent surge in #MeToo allegations in India has had is inspiring such movements in smaller spaces. Two of these spaces are the Delhi Debating Circuit and the MUN circuit.
Known for prestigious tournaments that draw first-rate speakers from all across the country, these circuits have been an essential forum for college students to develop...
In an alarming tweet, comedian Kaneez Surka came out with her #MeToo India story about how another female comedian Aditi Mittal forcefully kissed her on stage 2 years back.
Ever since allegations against comedian Utsav Chakraborty came out, it has been a whirlwind of more and more allegations coming out not just against the man in question but various other...
Several #MeToo i.e. sexual harassment stories are flowing out of the B-town ever since actress Tanushree Dutta openly accused Nana Patekar for sexually harassing her. The newest entrant to the list of names is our very own 'sanskari uncle' Alok Nath.
The director of 'Taara', one of the most popular TV shows in the 90s, Vinta Nanda talked about her...
With India’s #MeToo movement listing prominent names and personalities in the Indian comedy circuit, journalism and entertainment industry, there have been men and women responding with outrage, apologies amidst the cathartic public outpouring.
But there have been pieces missing from this epic movement as some men have taken to call it a “typical woman issue”.
First of all, there have been...
Artists are often known for certain signature styles that sets their paintings apart from the rest, but what Banksy did at the auction of one of his paintings truly left the art world shocked.
Last Friday, a stencil spray painting of 'Girl With Red Balloon', perhaps one of Banksy's most iconic works was up for auction at Sotheby's, arguably one...
What do you do when you see a garbage dump somewhere in the city while you're driving past it? Do you stop and try disposing some of it?
The Earthlings NGO, started in 2016, has cleared almost a 100 tonnes of waste in the city of Hyderabad.
Hundreds of Earthlings volunteers put up dustbins around the city, pain walls, plant...
As someone who travels in the Delhi Metro literally every day, one thing I always noticed was passengers often sitting on the floor of the train despite alarm bells from the announcements in the train.
It was only recently that I got to know that commuters could now be booked for sitting on the floor.
Sitting on the floor of the...
Kangana Ranaut recently lashed out at Sonam Kapoor, for undermining her uncomfortable experience with one of her directors, Vikas Bahl.
At a recent event, Sonam Kapoor on the topic of the current Indian Me Too movement that is going on and how female actors are coming out with bad experiences, said that “I think Kangana wrote something. Kangana is obviously Kangana...
The fact that buses in Delhi aren’t the safest mode of transportation for women is no secret. We all know it, and have heard of countless incidents backing the fact.
However, if there’s something more precise you need to know, then here it is – DTC bus route 544 is NOT safe if you’re a woman.
Now you might think that...
The Indian Film industry is full of surprises. It is a space that is vibrant and varied and attracts people globally, from all walks of life. Many international stars like Akon, Barbara Mori, Giselle Monterio have fallen prey to the enigma that is Bollywood.
Recently, it has been brought to our notice that another international star has joined the bandwagon:...
Breakfast Babble: ED’s own little space on the interwebs where we gather to discuss ideas and get pumped up for the day. We judge things too. Sometimes. Always. Whatever, call it catharsis and join in people.
When news came out that Starbucks would finally be opening in India all those years back, I was genuinely happy about it.
Having had coffee from...
The recent incident of murder in Taimur Nagar has taken everyone in shock. Two unknown men shot Rupesh, a 34 year old man after which protests were triggered in several areas of Delhi.
Rupesh's family members and neighbours alleged that the two men who killed Rupesh were drug peddlers who attacked because he opposed the sale of drugs.
The community is...
The Ministry Of Civil Aviation on Thursday, 4th October, unveiled the Digi Yatra initiative.
The initiative would allow flyers to use facial recognition technology to enter the airport.
Now here’s one more reason to smile at the camera!
The Initiative
Air passengers can now use facial recognition technology to enter any airport in the country under the new Digi Yatra initiative, unveiled...
Bollywood turned global superstar, Priyanka Chopra seems to have developed an affinity towards another new endeavor and this time too, it is as unconventional and innovative as it gets.
On Thursday, the actress took to Twitter to announce her entry into the tech investment market with two start-ups, Holberton School, a coding education company and Bumble, a dating and social...
In the latest news, it seems that both EDawn and Hyuna will be leaving Cube Entertainment, their earlier agency after news came out not long ago that that very same agency was kicking them out for hiding their relationship.
However, in the midst of this all, one has to wonder exactly why is dating such a crime that can almost...
ED VoxPop is essentially a survey where we ask a question to a set of people, get their responses and conduct a poll of our own.
Marriage in India is an extremely big deal. It is considered to be the epitome of sacrilege that ties two people in an eternal bond of love and mutual dependence.
Marriage is also seen as...
For years now, Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg aka Pewdiepie has been the undisputed king of Youtube, with the highest subscriber count.
But assuming numbers work as my class 5 teacher taught me they do, Pewdiepie is soon to be dethroned, by none other than our very own desi T-Series.
Yes, you read that right.
T-Series, the bhajan/Bollywood item song maker will soon...
Yet another day has passed with another apology from another accused pervert.
Sorry seems to be the easiest word that can come up in the mind right now but there are people who try to create a shit-storm of self-serving apology instead of owning it up and taking full responsibility for the pain and trauma caused.
At a time when Hurricane...
"Modi is a chor" is a phrase we've heard numerous times ever since the controversy regarding the Rafale deal began. Congress, and in particular, its President Rahul Gandhi has uttered the phrase countless number of times, accusing PM Modi of corruption.
However, not one of them was in the positive sense until this one. Yes, someone actually called Mr. Modi a 'chor'...
Well, we all thought Indian men are masters at misbehaving in airplanes. But now, we’re targeting cruise ships namely the Royal Caribbean Australian Cruise.
Last month, at least 1,300 of Indian tobacco company - Kamla Pasand employees virtually took over the Voyager of the Seas. As a result, the ship authorities had to issue full refunds to passengers who complained...
