Celebrating the skills of the Youth!
Today is World Youth Skills Day. Every year 15th of July is observed as World Youth Skills Day by the United Nations. What is its significance and what does it mean? Let us find out!
Food for the Monsoon Soul
Monsoon is here and the foodie within us is now craving for some Monsoon specials. With the lockdown in place in many parts of the country, we have a lot of time to cook up some of the Monsoon spec...
Read up before you pop up!
This one is for all the mommies and daddies to be! First of all, Congratulations!
Reading during pregnancy is a great habit. It helps increase knowledge and also inculcates a great bond b...
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The 13th Sign of the Zodiac you didn’t know about
Astrology is a vast and varied subject and is full of its own surprises. Here’s one for you – introducing the 13th sign of the zodiac! Wait, what? So, what about the 12 zodiac signs tha...
The One Rupee Doctor from Bengal
Dr Sushovan Banerjee, better known as “Ek takar daktar” (One Rupee Doctor) just received the Padma Shri Award for his contribution towards society. It is the fourth most prestigious nat...
The Kolkata Pujo Pandals you cannot afford to miss
Kolkata truly turns into the City of Joy during the time of Durga Pujo and what adds to the celebrations – why the lovely Durga Pujo pandals, of course! And there are a few favourites that yo...
5 Ethnics that you have to bag this season!
Ethnic is something that never goes out of fashion. With the festivities just about a month to go, ethnics are must haves!
This time around ethnics have picked up some trends and fused be...
Take care of your skin this monsoon
The onset of the Indian monsoon is an entirely sensory experience. The cool raindrops quenching the thirst of a parched earth, the Petrich or reminiscent of memories made getting drenched in a sudd...
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th Birthday
Yesterday was noted statistician and scientist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' 125th anniversary and in honour of this occasion Google has dedicated its doodle by Nishant Choksi to him. Indian st...
KARAN JOHAR RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM
Karan Johar launched a very “isspeshal” band, named 6 pack Band 2.0. The band has 6 very unique and special members with great musical skills and wants to raise awareness about autism i...
WARDROBE ESSENTIALS FOR MEN!
Fashion is something which is unique to each one of us. It comes from within. However, there are few items which every man should have in their wardrobe! The list that constitutes these essential i...
A FAN ONLY TRAIN ONLY FOR CSK SUPPORTERS!
Chennai Super Kings may not be playing its home matches at the M A Chidambaram stadium here anymore, but would not be short of support as fans are travelling to Pune for cheering them in Friday'...
WATCH OUT FOR THESE 10 BOSS LADIES!
They represent the new India, willing to take risks and break all social norms! They make their own rules and follow their passion. Women make their presence felt almost in every field.Let...
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE!
Many of us are envious of other’s success, but we don’t see the hardships and failures they have put in. success does require skill and hard work but also a clear mind set. They are not just lucky...
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
The Commonwealth Games 2018 is set to take place in the Gold Coast city of Queensland, Australia. For this 21st edition of the games, India has sent a contingent of 200 plus athletes, with Rio Olympic...
9 Struggles Every Girl Faces and this will SURELY crack you up!
Yesterday it was International Women’s Day and we thought of not doing a clichéd article on it!So we came up with regular struggles which only women will understand and read on to make...
The Year of The Dog!
Before we begin, we’d like to wish you a Happy (Chinese) New Year!Many of you might have not know this slice of information but the Chinese community celebrates their new year for a whole week...
5 Beauty Tips for All!
Any extreme weather condition can damage your skin.However, winter is particularly difficult to handle for your skin as the dry wind and chilly weather can make your skin flaky. This goes out to ...
Mirabai Chanu becomes 2nd Indian to Win Gold in Wrestling World Championships!
India's Mirabai Chanu made history and won a rare honour at the Weightlifting World Championship on Thursday by becoming the second Indian after Karnam Malleswari to win gold medal at the event....
Must Watch Web Series
Tired of all the typical Saas-Bahu clutter on television? Now ditch that idiot box and switch to the awesome web series that are ruling the internet world!1. Girl in the City
Kolkata High Court: Durga Idols Can Be Immersed Everyday After Dashami, Including Muharram
Thursday, 21 September:
The Calcutta High Court declared that Durga idols can be immersed after 10 pm on 30 September and 1 October account of Muharram (Islamic New Year). In its order, the...
Dhoni Nominated for Padma Bhushan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated former captain of the Indian Cricket Team for the highly revered Padma Bhushan award. This nomination gets MS Dhoni to be a part of the c...
The Importance of Mahalaya Amavasya
Indians mostly tend to consider Mahalaya as the commencement of Devi Pakshya and the unofficial commencement of Durga Puja, there is more to this Tithi. Here is why this Tithi is so important to Hindu...
Hindi Divas – Why is it so Important?
Hindi Divas is being celebrated with full fervor in India today. This day has an important place in the History of India. On this day in 1949, The Constitution of India had declared Hindi (Devanagari ...
Your Handwriting Says a Lot about Your Personality
Handwriting is one of the most common ways to communicate. Not just the words, but the way you write them says a lot about the person who has written it. Graphology, as the study of handwritings is ca...
1993 Mumbai Blasts: Abu Salem and Karimullah Khan Sentenced to Lifetime Jail
The special TADA Court has passed on death and lifetime sentence concerning the accused directly involved with the 1993 Mumbai Bomb Blasts. While Taher Merchant and Feroz Khan were sentenced to death,...
Grow Up - How to Dress Like an Adult
So, you feel that age is just a number and it is absolutely fine if you feel so. However, being in your 20s and dressing up like just another college guy does not work in most of the cases. Outfits ar...
Basic Style Rulebook Every Girl Needs to Follow
Being a fashionista is tough. You must stay abreast with all the latest trends and find out what works best for you. However, if you follow some of the style grammar every day, you are sure to never g...
Tips for a Wonderful First Date for Men
Guys do certain things on first dates that we wish they never would. It seems inevitable that we’re going to experience these things time and time again. Therefore, we have come up with an eas...
Hep Plans You Must Try Out This Weekend
Weekend is back and so is your depression. You must be whining within yourself, ‘I have no one to go out with,’ or ‘No one has time for me.’ Did you know, you can always make time for yourself...
Connect With Your Colleagues Effectively
A new workplace always calls for certain premonitions about the place, along with the people working there and most importantly, the boss! Nevertheless, you can always crack the tension and become the...
These Pictures are the Epitome of True Indian Patriotism
Since 1 month, Assam has been under floods. However, the way they have celebrated the Independence Day this year is spectacular. Here are some viral pictures from the internet depicting the love of th...
Composer Pritam Takes A Year And A Half Long Break
With four back to back music albums having released this year, Bollywood music composer Pritam’s time undoubtedly has been very busy. The composer has worked extensively in Raabta, Tubelight, Jagga ...
India Observes 75th Quit India Day nationwide
9 August. It is that time of the year again, when India had been the witness to Mahatma’s Quit India Movement. It has been 74 years since the movement had caused a stir among the country ...
21-Year Old's Concept for LGBT Dedicated Washrooms Has Created a Stir
Over 4 public toilets in the Bansdroni region of Kolkata have opened gates to transgender people by making out a separate washroom for them. The initiative marks a victory over inhibitions and lack of...
Apple Is Looking Forward To Launching The Cellular Version Of The Apple Watch
Reports from Bloomberg say that Apple is planning to release a cellular version of its Apple Watch later this year. That means the Apple Watch would no longer rely solely on the iPhone to d...
Cultural Community Demands Bharat Ratna for Kishore Kumar
A cultural body from North Howrah had been demanding Bharat Ratna for the legendary singer Kishore Kumar, who in his lifetime had sung unforgettable songs both in Hindi and Bengali. The ac...
Unknown Facts about Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one of the most undermined freedom fighters yet among the loved ones, had taken his last breath on this day, the 1st of August. Here are some of the most unheard facts about the g...
Under The Mango Tree
Driven by debt more and more farmer suicide and many go unreported! Each and every one of us read about the tragic deaths of these innocent farmers yet we don’t take a step to make their lives easie...
RBI stops minting Rs. 2000 notes to make way for Rs. 200 notes
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the release of 200 notes. To make sure that the people in all parts of India get access to the notes, RBI has decid...
NaMo Inaugurates APJ Kalam's Memorial
It has been 2 years since our most beloved political (and non-political) personality; A. P. J. Abdul Kalam had left us. He was laid to rest at Pei Karumbu in Rameswaram. The prime minister ...
Hariyali Teej: Its Connection with Woman Power
Hariyali Teej falls today this year, the 26th of July 2017. Celebrated to mark the start of monsoons, this festival also symbolizes the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival rejoices t...
Ram Nath Kovind takes oath as the 14th President of India
Ram Nath Kovind has sworn in as the 14th Indian President. The 71 year old President is the second Dalit President after KR Narayanan to walk into the 340-room Rashtrapati Bhavan. Here are some of the...
In Search of Achhe Din – NaMo Visits Israel
Historic! This is the first time an Indian prime minister is visiting Israel since the Jewish state came into being in May 1948 – a state India voted against when the matter came before the UN. Modi...
YOGA- Way of Life
Yoga is the perfect antidote to the stresses and busyness of modern life. It strengthens the body, improves flexibility and range of motion whilst clearing the mind and helping relaxation and sleep. I...
HOT SHOTS!
Cricket is one of the most loved sports in our country! Even though some of us (girls) did not know the technicalities of the game, we still watched it with keen interest. Why? Because of the handsome...
18 Songs that will Prove that 90s was the best Era!
The nineties were a great time for music. The sheer energy and experimentation in the music was enough to make growing up in the nineties worth it. With bands like Bombay Vikings, Colonial Cousins ...