Pictures aim to make smokers see the light
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Where words fail, the picture says the unsaid. But when the emphasis is to convey a message, sometimes even a picture is not enough, or is it?
Tweak-minded turn old outfits into new
Everytime there is a change of season, your wardrobe gets an overhaul. And if you are wondering how to look stylish without burning a hole in your pocket, recycle your old clothes and give them a modern twist. Teenagers across the globe love to experiment with their style, and when it comes to clothes, a little mix and match is the best way to go about it.
It’s revenge with rubber
Love is strange. When in love, couples are beyond reason and do anything and everything to make their partner feel special. They give expensive gifts and go public with their relationship and what not. But when it’s over, things go sour and so do the gifts.
Game, set and match!
Master Sheikh Abdullah is the latest youth sensation on the tennis circuit. Yes, this player ranked number one in Andhra Pradesh, and number five in India, in the Under-16 boys category, is already making waves. Says the 15-year-old pro teen who represented India at the recent International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Indonesia, “I have three ITF tournaments lined up in India (Guwahati, Delhi and Mumbai). The schedule is tight and I am concentrating on the game.”
‘Blood’y fascinating
They’re dark, mysterious, eternal and have intriguing qualities that leave us mesmerised. Yes, we’re talking about vampires, who with their baffling lifestyle, draw youngsters towards them. While the Twilight series brought vampire tales into the limelight like never before, current TV serials like The Vampire Diaries and True Blood, which portray vampires too, are huge hits. Now there’s even a desi vampire story called Pyar Kii Ek Kahani on the telly! What is so fascinating about vampires?
The silent killer preying on kids
Diabetes, one of the deadliest ailments among Indians is slowly reducing the age of its targets. Doctors say that in recent times, they are getting teenagers and even children who’re affected by this deadly disease. While these kids watch their friends and classmates gorging on sweets, cakes and ice-creams, these children are busy taking insulin shots and checking their blood sugar levels.
Censorship of reality shows is a must: GenY
Looking at the “obscene” content on TV, a Congress MP Jagdambika Pal recently suggested that reality shows on TV should be censored. Reportedly, Pal raised the issue after watching a few episodes of the reality series Bigg Boss that is currently on air.
Plagiarism turns tool for publicity
It’s become a trend of sorts for every big, eagerly awaited film to get embroiled in a controversy close to its release. But concocting a juicy story and teaming it up with a promotional strategy before release is passe, as now “plagiarism” seems to be the new publicity stunt. Recently, novelist Dayanand Raajan allegedly accused the writer
Vamp up your beauty fix
This is one treatment that could even make Dracula grin from ear-to-ear — stimulated skin self-serum (S3) therapy, popularly known as vampire skin therapy, is fast becoming a rage among those who are looking for non-surgical anti-ageing solutions. Even though it may sound a little gory — this process involves drawing out blood
No ifs, only butts
Posteriors have always been a problem area for Indian women. Since this is an important component of any woman’s figure, the shape can make or break her physical appearance. A woman’s posterior is classified into four types — tomato, potato, pear and nectarine. Fitness experts believe that sculpting posteriors is a time-consuming yet, a possible task.