While Facebook and Twitter made finding friendship an interesting and effortless experience, new-age networking sites also gave “falling in love” a whole new meaning. They turned out to be the biggest breakers and makers of relationships in 2010.

She is cute, studious, brainy and more of a geek. But to many Emma Watson is a sex symbol and fashion icon. Even Emma’s Harry Potter alter ego Hermione Granger is no plain Jane. She has beaten pop stars Cheryl Cole and Katy Perry to become the top role model for teenage girls. But what is it about “Hermione” that they adore?

Every time an act of cruelty against women takes place in the city, we are reminded of how unsafe the city is for the fairer sex. The recent rape case of a 30-year-old call center employee has once again sent shock waves and scared women, particularly those working late night shifts.

Our moral universe is shrinking,” said Congress president Sonia Gandhi recently. In their race to success are there any principles that today’s fast-paced youngsters hold close to their hearts and aren’t ready to compromise on?

The stereotypical image of a criminal is far removed from a diligent-looking schoolboy (or girl). As offences by minors are swelling, experts feel a key reason for it is that they don’t arouse suspicion, and so feel they can get away with committing crime. In a recent case of gang rape of a 19-year-old DU student, two “underage” boys were

The anger of the youth in Kashmir has myriad manifestations. What could possibly incense a Dylan-humming, Jacko-clad youth to get out on the street and pelt stones? What could drive an MBA student to tread the “militant” path? Filmmaker Ashvin Kumar’s Inshallah Football probes the pent-up anger of the Kashmiri youth, and ends on a hopeful note — that there is a way out, sometime just by kicking a football.

After incidents like Delhi University Teachers Association strikes, semester system debates and Commonwealth break, now comes good news for DU students. Come October 26, and several government and private sector units are expected to hire DU pass-outs, as they are set to begin the placement drive. The announcement has filled students with hope.

Music has always managed to strike a chord with young blood. Today, with more avenues and better platforms, many youngsters are jamming together as amateur bands. And the appreciation they get, along with some extra bucks serves as a back up, and many are keen on pursuing music as a career. While it’s been a while since youngsters have been jamming together for the love of music, they’re now making money too.

The human resource development ministry’s recent announcement that it will sponsor the educational expenses of student sportspersons, who bagged medals may be a step towards encouraging sports. But in a country were sports is yet to attain the status of a career, will financial benefits serve as leg up for those who cease to pursue their passion for games professionally? Has the HRD missed the boat by not addressing other concerns of budding sportspersons which is beyond just studies? Many

Inspite of stunning facelifts and attractive discounts, cafes and markets in the city are counting their losses due to a no-show by foreign tourists. Many pub and café owners complain that there has infact been a downfall in business during these days as regular pub hoppers prefer to stay indoors due to traffic hassles and security reason.