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Cricketers bat for personal space

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Gautam Gambhir’s decision to make a mad dash home and get hitched instead of staying back in Kolkata for India’s one-off T20 against England on Saturday has given the old game a new challenge to contend with. It’s not a club versus country tussle anymore, but rather of personal commitments versus cricket.

Exams dampen Diwali festivities

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Although Diwali is the most awaited festival, yet for many college students it’s a dull affair this time as examination fever has gripped many. In many Delhi University colleges, the examination dates are lined up for next month due to which students are unable to enjoy the festivities this year.

Low budget, fret not!

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Gone are the days when the only fun parties in town were those with a big budget. Those with a limited resource have planned “low-budget Diwali bashes” with friends, without putting the load on their wallets. From home-made hookah to rooftop buffet, youngsters have thought of innovative ways to party hard this Diwali.

Artificial lights adding to pollution

Recently, Space Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators (SPACE), an NGO, conducted an evening at the India Gate to raise awareness about increasing levels of light pollution in urban areas. SPACE, under its

Zac is a cracker of a cover boy

While Milla Jovovich, Lindsay Lohan and Hayden Panettiere had their time on covers last year, High School Musical star Zac Efron is the new cover boy. With his latest 17 Again pictures to stills from High School Musical, the teen icon is a major attraction on anaar and skyshot boxes.

Struggles that lead to victory

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A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. He sat and watched the butterfly struggle to force its body through the little hole. So the man decided to help the butterfly. He snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly emerged easily, but it had a swollen body and small, shrivelled wings. The man expected that the wings would expand but it didn’t happen. The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling. It could never fly.

Dress like a desi boy

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It’s time to rock the Indian look! Take your pick from sherwani suits, kurta-pajamas, or if you are adventurous enough, a dhoti/veshti/lungi. The modern Indian man may love his denims, but there’s nothing like a traditional outfit to transform you.

When do youngsters watch the I-league?

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The much awaited national football league also called the I-league begins on October 22 and goes on till April. This is a tournament that gives state football players an opportunity to showcase their talent before international players. “It is a tournament that has been taken over by many corporate companies. This

Devgn is a friend indeed

Those who know Ajay Devgn swear by his friendship. And Ajay, with his heart of solid gold, makes it worth their time. Ajay’s childhood friend and winner of the third season of Bigg Boss, Vindoo Dara Singh, had recently fallen on some hard times financially. And Ajay not only bailed him out financially, but also helped

WEDDING WOW!

The Punjabi bride
Set the base of the look with the right foundation, and a hint of blush to accentuate the cheek bones. The eyes can be played up by merging shades like gold and pink with shimmer and a generous use of mascara. Colour the lips in hues of pink and a touch of gloss. The hair should be straightened, tied up in a bun and crowned with gold embellishments.

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