Take pride in ‘clean’ India
My school bus stopped at the traffic light and so did this brand new Mercedes-Benz. While I was admiring it, the “gentleman” rolled down his window, and started spitting on the road. Wow!
‘I got closer to my roots in the West’
I completed my schooling from DPS R.K. Puram and then went to college in California, USA. My college (UCSF) was not very different from colleges in India. Even in California, I was immediately spotted by a group of Indian students and we started hanging out together. When you’re staying abroad, the only thing that you miss the most, or think about is, India.
Risky thrills just for fun
If you have been resting the blame for your edgy behaviour on raging hormones, well, you could be in for a surprise. You may be right. There are biological motivations behind the stereotypically poor decisions and risky behaviour associated with adolescence, a new research by University of Texas reveals.
Comic(s) need no timing!
Every Tinkle fan across the world would’ve been saddened by its founder Anant Pai’s demise.
Going for the overkill?
If you thought teens burnt the midnight oil only to study for impending exams, you are sadly mistaken.
A never-ending paper chase
Visiting my alma mater last week, I caught up with a junior running down the long college corridor, clutching a stack of papers requiring signatures. It brought back a sense of déjà vu.
We don’t need no policing
Some colleges have enforced fines on students found hugging or holding hands on campus in recent times. Other colleges have installed CCTVs around campuses to keep tabs on students’ behaviour.
Dig into grandma’s closet
Raiding or cleaning out grandma’s wardrobe and trunks has never been more exciting. Thanks to the continuing popularity of retro.
Bite those fingers off!
Dig it: Nigella Bites
Nigella Bites is an epitome of paradise for one who shows interest in culinary art. A show hosted by British food writer and journalist, Nigella Lucy Lawson, opens your horizon to a whole, new range of recipes.
Livin’ a teenage dream
Gone are the days when you said, “I’m in a relationship” and knew what you were really talking about. This statement now, is more or less associated with a Facebook or Twitter status message. But what’s different here is that the, “I’m single”, “in a complicated relationship” and the “I’m committed” are also status messages uploaded by the 12 and 13-year-olds!