The unbroken stereotype of a standard “geek” was always bad. From the sweaty appearance, bad hair to intellectual banter and sulky omnipresence, everything made geeks or their close cousins “nerds” lose out on most things.

They are young and they dream big, but not only for themselves, but also the country. Unlike earlier, when working for the underprivileged or joining an NGO was the norm, these days it is the desire to do “something more” that’s gripping greenhorns. And this thought of doing “something for society” has motivated many to join politics. It’s now haute to join a political group.

Paul the psychic octopus is not just a soccer lovers’ darling, but it’s now also the muse of a jewellery designer. A Kolkata-based jewellery group Sree Ganesh has crafted a 22k octopus, which weighs 3.3 kg and was exhibited at the ongoing Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
Nilesh Parekh, chairman, Sree Ganesh explains the reason behind choosing the octopus design.

Observing Spring Summer ‘10 on the catwalks I noticed massive, voluminous dresses. Alexander McQueen’s iridescent snake print dresses with a structured origami pleated look and an exaggerated hip.

With the Van Heusen India Mens Week just days away, men seem to be bracing themselves up for the fashion extravaganza. Preparing to rub shoulders with experienced faces in the field, are eleven models, short-listed by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), who would be a part of the Mens Week for the first time.

Designer Jattinn Kochhar wants answers for what he’s gone through with regard to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) project for CWG. He claims he was asked to design a store in Games Village for Khadi Commission, then told that the organisers need to float second tender and this was after he had already invested Rs 15 lakhs and manforce.

Iqbal Khan is back on television after a long hiatus of two years. And now he’ll be seen sharing screen space with veteran Bollywood actress Aruna Irani in a serial titled Sanjog Se Bani Sangini which is shot extensively in Haridwar.

The mounting heaps of garbage, rampant usage of polythene bags, and now the additional eyesore — dug up city roads, Delhiites have long been deemed insensitive when it comes to the cleanliness of the city.

As the Ramzan season begins, the month-long fast observing ceremony, is not only significant for Muslims, but also for youth belonging to other faiths, so you have a bunch of excited teens geared up to go without food. And no one is complaining, as they feel that it will add not just positivity, but also cheer in their lives.

Portraits are all about capturing towering personalities in oil on the canvas. In the past, Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and others were all time favourites for artists. More recently, Rahul Gandhi’s portrait was seen at India: Imagined in the Present, an exhibition presented by the Nirula Family Company. But very few artists are venturing into this genre of giving politicians a fitting tribute. Is it the lack of inspiration or just not enough icons?