Route to success
An officer, a Geologist or a name in the world of science. Mohit Chauhan's dreamy career options were everything but singing. But then that's how most success stories happen. So after Silk Route, it was Bollywood that made for Mohit's journey, though not destination. "I believe you can't define your destination.
Traditions via technology
Diwali is not just about sending a gift; it’s also about keeping up with the bond of love
Celebration is the mood of season, and Diwali itself is a reason enough to indulge in festive luxuries, gifts and lot of gifts. Plan, shop and distribute, it is helluva job to look for a perfect Diwali gift. And what makes your life tougher is when you have to think of a gift for someone who is miles away from you. Though the online gift options should be considered a revolutionary invention for sending gifts, but who minds a little innovation and wider scope. Also, it’s not just about sending a gift; it’s also about keeping up with the bond that you share and not letting distance come between
commitment.
Myriad hues of Maya
It’s that time of the year when almost everyone is literally turning into an artist to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Yes, they are using the floor as canvas and whatever available in their kitchens for medium, with a few innovations here and there. But, what about the ‘real’ artist community? Looks like the goddess has not been particularly kind to them and in return they too are maintaining some distance. They are welcoming her to their homes but not to their canvases.
Joy of giving
Spreading light, these student NGOs have made Diwali brighter for those who need it the most...
Two ways about it and no two ways about it. Light a hearth or a heart, share a sweet or a smile, spread the flicker or the flame? Light a diya, burn a candle, burst the cracker…practically speaking, you could still be doomed into darkness? What’s Diwali without donation and isn’t philanthropy, the ultimate philosophy? Fortunately, some student NGOs, think likewise. Bringing you a bigger, better, larger than life, way of celebrating the
festival of lights.
Sufi to Shirdi
Aamir Akbar sings Sufi qawwali and Shirdi bhajans with equal ease
It would have been impossible without the divine blessings and tutelage of Ustads for young Aamir Akbar to accomplish an adroit mastery in qawwali while he was still in his teens and carved a niche for himself in the realm as an established Sufi qawwal. Credited with three albums, this 18-year-old leads a qawwali ensemble of eleven musicians and supporting vocalists. What keeps him a cut above is his passion for Sai Baba and singing his philosophical preaching.
Sweet something
Homemade cake is the new mithai for this Diwali
If we go by the call of tradition, it's mithai, but modernity spells cakes, cookies, chocolates and even breads. Though there's an assortment of these stuff in the market and you can even customise according to your taste and liking, homemade cakes and cookies are more than welcome.
Bon Appetit
Smart snacking
Okay, so I know its Diwali day and I really shouldn't be preaching about healthy foods and all, but surely you'll thank me later if I introduce you to a few nibbles, which take care of your hunger pangs without resulting in guilt pangs? I adore my roadside samosas and tikkis but each time I stab a spoon into one, spurts of oil comes oozing out and remorse and regret promptly start sinking in. Sinking into ME! There are countless snacks you can tuck into which are baked or shallow fried and don't carry such a large calorie burden.
Cook na karo
Scientists have developed rice that requires no cooking
Indian scientists claim to have developed a rice variety that requires no cooking, only soaking in water.
The rice variety developed at the government-run Central Rice Research Institute
(CRRI) at Cuttack in Orissa is characterized by low amylase content and becomes
soft on soaking in water, institute director Tapan Kumar Adhya said in an
interview.
Cheers to chocolate
Eating chocolate or drinking water can relieve aches and pains, a new study has shown.
A team of researchers says the distraction of eating or drinking for pleasure
acts as a natural painkiller. Although the findings come from studies on
animals, the scientists believe the same effect takes place in people.
Tea-totaler!
Five cups of green tea every day can cut the risk of developing certain blood cancers, say researchers.
The much touted beverage, drunk in China, Japan and the Middle East, has been
previously shown to have a host of benefits including staving off cancers,
helping the heart, boosting the brain and lowering levels of "bad"
cholesterol.
Khatron ka khiladi
Blue is my most dangerous film ever, says Akshay Kumar
Bollywood's original daredevil Akshay Kumar may have performed plenty of death-defying stunts in his career, but the Khiladi says that nothing compares to his upcoming film Blue, which he calls his "most dangerous film ever".
East meets West
India is already doing Chiggy Wiggy with Kylie Minogue. Kylie's meaningless cacophony Chiggy Wiggy in collaboration with Oscar winner A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) has become a chartbuster and household word in India, a signature line for Blue, set-up new trend for Bollywood music, and taken up plenty of column inches.
Chalte chalte
Saif and Kareena walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra
Bollywood's hottest couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, walked the ramp in exquisite creations from Manish Malhotra's 'destination wedding' collection, on the third day of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai. Kareena sashayed down the ramp in a blush pink velvet lehenga, very becoming of the stunning actor, with beau Saif Ali Khan in a sherwani. These were of course just two of the many exquisite
creations.
They are the white-collar brigade who is better known for their fat salary packages, incessant
working hours and work hard and party harder culture. They are the corporate people who are also known for flaunting sleek cars and expensive lifestyle products. But this Diwali; they are out for a cause, celebrating the Festival of Lights with underprivileged, people from old-age homes and orphanages. We check out what’s on their list.