Telling stories, touching lives
Blackberry shayar or Pied Piper of radio… .call him by whatever name, Neelesh Misra remains the man who understands the pulse of India. The master story teller, who has enthralled millions with his unique radio programme Yaad Shehr, has earned for himself a permanent place in the memoryscape of his listeners that cut across all age groups. Yet the man who has reinvented the whole tradition of story telling credits the stupendous success of his programme to his listeners, the social media and above all to what it does to people.
Fun@Facebook
Facebook can produce “natural highs” in many people, lowering levels of anxiety and stress, according to mental health experts. Until now the popular social networking site has been blamed for all manner of ills - bullying, depression and antisocial behaviour.
Same pinch, no please!
If you leave out wardrobe malfunction, then this is the worst thing that can happen to a celebrity at a red carpet event. To begin with, female actors pick up top-of-the-line designer labels, go for their ultra-chic designs, carefully choose accessories and then two of them accidentally end up sporting the same design!
Pun‘jab’
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MORAL ACTIONS: Dear, I am worried about the “cultural police” only on the Valentine’s Day
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Gyan Zone
In political circles
There is nothing that makes for an interesting read than the work of a veteran journalist. S Nihal Singh’s book, Ink In My Veins (Hay House) focuses on his encounters with political happenings during his profound career.
Better off as fairer sex
Men with a healthier skin colour are more attractive to women than those with a masculine face, a new study has claimed. For the study, researchers used photographs of 34 Caucasian and 41 black African men's faces in controlled conditions to measure the skin colour of their faces.
Dress like a man
Every person has a sense of style in his own right. Yet there are only a few who’d attract the second glances, who have the power to make the camera go zoom on them. It could be tousled hair, it could be torn jeans.
Mind over heart
Ahead of Valentine's Day, a new study has claimed that intense romantic feelings actually come from your brain, not from the heart. Researchers at the State University of New York found that it is the brain, not the heart, which plays a major role in falling in love.
Master Chef
Bitterly sweet
Caramels have always been a favourite with the foodies as it adds the right amount of sweetness and bitterness. Mostly we go in for the caramel custard. But these days, ready sauces available in the market, one can cook delectable desserts in a jiffy.
Stress Buster
Play time...
''Life is a game if we play by the rules.'' Fun and games in life are really very important and if we live by these standards we can avoid stress totally.
Star Track
Cashing on tunes
What is wrong in Priyanka’s life?
Love or promotion?
Clooney to turn baby sitter
Living it!
No dates for Channing...
Miss fit
In memory of…
Chatter Box
Aroona Irani's Naagin delayed
Retired hurt
The chapter closes
Payal hits back at Karan
No more single
Hidden designs
The Year Ahead
Astro Turf
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