So here’s the thing. I had so so many opening lines for this article, that I was literally spoiled for choice. And if that sounds entitled and opinionated, that’s because it is. Because, as a man, society allows me to be the former and expects me to be the latter. But more on that later. […]
Day: November 3, 2018
Krunal Pandya Set to Make India Debut, Named in Final 12 v Windies
All-rounder Krunal Pandya in all likelihood will make his senior India debut after being named in the final 12 for the first T20 International against West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday, 4 November. Krunal, elder brother of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, was part of the squad for the three T20I series in England this summer […]
Statue of Unity: Indian politicians’ affection for massive sculptures is an insult to the intelligence of common people
It is a sobering thought that India’s leading politicians actually believe they are serving the public cause by building statues of celestial gods and human demi-gods. In their minds, these edifices are a frontline benediction to the millions who wake up every morning thirsting for these alabaster and granite offerings. The bigger, the better. The […]
Apple Accused of Going Too Far With New ‘Black-Bottomed’ Foot Emoji
It has been 3 years since Apple announced its racially diverse emojis yet it is still making news in 2018. The emoji keyboard on Apple’s devices lets the users cycle through five shades of white and brown which they can use according to their liking.But with their new set of emojis, 158 to be precise, […]
No, Ayyappa Devotee Wasn’t Hit by a Cop as Claimed on Social Media
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge moves SC against Centre’s move of sending CBI director on leave, terms it ‘illegal’
New Delhi: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision of sending CBI director Alok Verma on leave, saying it was “illegal” and was in violation of the CBI Act. In his petition, Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, said only the three-member committee of leader of […]
A Flight Attendant’s Impromptu ‘Stand-Up’ Performance Has Left the Passengers in Splits
Flights can be extremely monotonous, especially when you are a frequent flyer. Couple it with the template safety announcement (which you shouldn’t ignore, btw) after the takeoff, eye-masks and earphones come to rescue, while you keep an eye out for your meal, because who wants to miss a free meal anyway, right? This, however, was […]
Bigg Boss 12 Weekend Ka Vaar: Diwali Party with Bharti & Salman
Delhi-NCR air quality remains ‘very poor’ despite action against errants; stubble burning recorded in Uttar Pradesh
Delhi’s air pollution level remained in the “very poor category” on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index remaining between 300 and 400. While PM 2.5 levels had come down to 177 they remained within the ‘very poor’ category a well as PM 10 levels which were recorded at 334 as of 9 am, according to EPCA. Air quality in Wazirpur was […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Zero’ Trailer Has Launched a Thousand Memes on the Internet
Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 53 on Friday, gave a return gift to his fans by launching the trailer of his much-anticipated movie Zero at an IMAX theatre in Mumbai. Directed by Aanand L Rai, the film stars SRK, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. The 3-minute long trailer, that has already been […]