Mention Saarang, Strawberry Fields, Rocktaves or Manfest to any guitar-trotting youngster and one you’re bound to be met by reactions of ‘awesome’ and ‘amazing.’ Often regarded as the Mecca of Indian rock, these college rock festivals have been instrumental in shaping independent music in the country. Indus Creed, Parikrama and Pentagram have all been a part of this circuit, before making it big on TV channels like MTV. Providing not just the perfect platform for young talent to battle it out, the festivals are synonymous with great music and spectacular headlining acts.

Last week I wrote about my friend’s pursuit for the perfect party dress. And I was inundated with requests for tips on what is available, what is hot in terms of cuts and style, and most of all what is currently on the shelves. So I decided to write a sequel. This is Party dress Part II.

Lacking a conversation partner? No problem! Arjun (Class XII) and Sookrit Malik (Class X), two Doon School boys, have made a robot that looks a lot like the Disney fiction robot, WALL-E — 2.5 feet high, with two cameras for eyes, a speaker for a mouth and a track system for legs. The 3D Robo iTalk, an award winning working

I’d like to give you a nice going away present. But first, you have to do your part posts one friend on Facebook. It’s funny of course, so it gets 30 likes and 40 comments. ‘He: “Drinking makes you look beautiful.” She: “I haven’t been drinking.” He: “But I have!” comes one more witty comment from another friend. Result? 30 likes

Despite the stiff competition from some of the world’s best auto brands, Mercedes-Benz manages to make it a memorable November.
Amidst rumours of Mercedes losing its market share, thanks to the influx of swank models from BMW and Audi, the company shared its sales figures for the month of

After opting out of television and dabbling in Bollywood for a while, actress Shweta Gulati is now all charged up to make a comeback in a serial titled Gili Gili Gappa. For the first time in her career, Shweta will be seen in the role of an angel. “It feels good to be back on television after a long gap. I was offered a variety of roles from many

Facebook may be the most popular social network, but there are a list of social networks that are a pleasant change from the Facebook rut and cater to your special hobbies and interests. For instance, Respectance.com, a social tribute network offers people the opportunity to honour the lives of their deceased loved ones. Another

It seems old habits die hard. English footballer, David Beckham, was yet again connected with a woman who isn’t his wife, in what was a third such instance for Becks this year. A Bosnian showgirl has charged Beckham for having a “reputation for adultery” and went to divulge to a glossy, details about their romp. And back home too, on

Frankness comes at a price, it’s a given. More so, when the person in question is one’s boss. A recent study by the British Psychological Society suggests that telling your boss what you really think of him is good for an employee’s health. However, many professionals in the capital beg to differ and opine that it’s a risky affair, which is most likely to backfire.

Teens often get into a relationship for fun, companionship and a little bit of sharing and caring. And while most of these relationships get over in a short span of time, the ones that last longer set an example.