Author: Suyash Shukla

  • Make your own lip balm at home using your old lipstick in less than 50 rupees

    Make your own lip balm at home using your old lipstick in less than 50 rupees

    Tired of shelling extra bucks on expensive drugstore lip balm? Here’s an easy way to make your own lip balm at home using your old lipstick and petroleum jelly. Watch this tutorial and learn how to make your own lip balm at in less than 50 rupees.

     

  • App of the week: FlashChat

    App of the week: FlashChat

    You can now chat freely with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network by downloading FlashChat on your smatrphones.  This app allows you to chat using a username of your choice anonymously with people connected through the same Wi-Fi network within a radius of one kilometer. What’s more, this messages sent through this app disappear after some time so you don’t have to bother cleaning up your conversations. Take a look at how this app works

    FlashChat allows you to chat with your classmates, co-workers, family or anyone who is connected through the same Wi-Fi within a radius of one kilometre. The messages are instant and you do not have to add people through friend requests.

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    You can chat in groups or send messages privately with people sharing the same Wi-Fi network. The unique feature of this app is that your messages will disappear, even from the server, a short time after you leave the Wi-Fi network so you don’t have to worry about deleting your personal conversations.

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    This app is available on both android and iOS devices.

    Download this app for Apple devices here

    And for Android devices here

  • Outfit of the week

    Outfit of the week

    Brush that pair of boyfriend denims kept at the back of your closet and style it with a jacket this week. We found this ensemble here that inspired us into putting together this outfit of the week. You can buy all these products from Jabong.

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    Pair your distressed boyfriend jeans with a loose white top and and light colour jacket. Add a belt that matches your bag and nude heels for that lady-like touch. Do not forget to accessorise with a watch and more chunky arm jewels.

    Here are the links to purchase the merchandise used in the picture above – blazertop, jeans, bag, heels, belt and the watch

    Inspiration picture sourced from here

  • Must watch: Rakhi Sawant speaks about the #AIBRoast and its EPIC!

    Must watch: Rakhi Sawant speaks about the #AIBRoast and its EPIC!

    This might be the most hilarious thing you’ll see today. These 84 seconds will make your day and who do we have to thank? None other than our personal favourite – Rakhi Sawant! Having watched the video more than 5 times back to back already, let’s just give Rakhi her due credit into the limelight because……well it’s much deserved! Take a look on how blatantly she defends her ‘friends’ Karan Johar and Ranveer Singh! Stop reading this just hit play! Now!

    Photo Credits: the-heroines-photos.blogspot.com & www.pinkvilla.com 

  • 11 Things that would’ve happened differently had Ravan won against Ram

    11 Things that would’ve happened differently had Ravan won against Ram

    We have grown up reading various tales that instil our faith in the ‘victory of good over evil’ and there is no denying that. But have we ever wondered how stories would end if the hero was swapped with the bad guy. Here’s a list of eleven things that would happen differently if Ravan woul’ve won the war against our beloved Lord Ram

    #1 Ramayana would be called Ravanayana

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    #2 We would’ve grown up watching Ravanand Sagar’s Ravanayana

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    #3 The usual greeting would be ‘Ravan Ravan’ in place of ‘Ram Ram’

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    #4 Our favourite eating place would be called Haldi’Ravan’

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    #5 Mani Ratnam would’ve made a movie called ‘Ram’

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    #6 SRK would’ve named his kid AbRavan

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    #7 We would chant the ‘Kumbhkaran’ Chalisa 108 times in place of the ‘Hanuman’ Chalisa

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    #8 The famous song would sound like this – ‘Paayo ji maine, Ravan rattan dhan paiyo’

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    #9 And then there would have been festivals called ‘Ravannavmi’ and ‘Ramdahan’

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    #10 Ravan Gopal Varma. Enough said.

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    #11 And the common expression for almost every situation would be ‘Hey Ravan’ 

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    The post above was inspired by this thread on Quora.

  • 14 kinds of happiness money can definitely buy!

    14 kinds of happiness money can definitely buy!

    If you’ve heard people saying ‘money can’t buy everything, even happiness’, they’re wrong! Money can buy happiness (it may be temporary but not totally untrue!). The joy of little things can totally lift you up and make you forget your sorrows and all you have to do is shell out some bucks. Take a look at these awesome (and totally affordable) things that are bound to make you a happy person that only money can buy!

    1. Nutella

    Look at this jar. Words fail to describe how utterly beautiful it looks and what’s inside?  – Let’s just call it a little taste of heaven.

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    1. Alcohol

    For all the depressed non-drinkers out there, believe us there’s a whole new ‘happy’ world waiting for you just a few sips away!

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    1. Shopping

    That moment when you realise your favourite merchandise is on sale! Three letters – OMG.

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    1. Street food

    Street food’s always the best way you can spend your money while giving your taste buds a happy treat! Although, although, although make sure the foods not ‘too street-y’ lest you might end up spending the next day in bed.

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    1. Newly discovered gossip about your favourite celeb in that expensive magazine

    Hello gossip mongers! Doesn’t it give you immense pleasure to grab that magazine from the shelf and read all about what’s going on with the who’s who of the celebrity world?

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    1. A hair cut

    Who doesn’t like a makeover? Especially if you’re a woman! A new hairdo gives that fresh feeling with a new hope! Too dramatic? Well let’s just say it’s a cool thing money can buy every now and then.

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    1. Internet porn

    Enough said! The money, here, is for the fast internet connection (Do not steal your neighbour’s Wi-Fi for this!)

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    1. Charity – The power of giving

    How about buying that stray dog a little food to make him happy? Or even people who can’t really afford basic necessities of life!

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    1. Bubblewrap

    The top one amongst our favourites! How can you get bored with having bubble wrap all around you!

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    1. That perfect cup of coffee

    Bliss! That perfect cup of coffee with the perfect blend is extremely hard to find especially on the bad days! This little cup on a rainy day can flip your mood like nothing ever happened!

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    1. A manicure (Yes, for guys too)

    Who says manicures are only for girls? And who says manicures can’t lift you up? Spending money while pampering yourself once a while is amazing! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

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    1. A phone that lets you take the perfect selfie

    Technology never gives up on you, atleast till the time you’re taking care of it. And that amazing phone camera with innumerable photo editing apps and filters will definitely make you feel good about yourself.

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    1. A lap dance.

    Again enough said!

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    1. Pizza

    You can never say the line ‘Let’s have pizza’ with a frown on your face. The pizza will curse you!

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    Image source: All images sourced from Giphy.com

  • These college t-shirts will make you want to hide your own college t–shirt in a hole

    These college t-shirts will make you want to hide your own college t–shirt in a hole

    If you thought you went to the ‘coolest’ college, had the coolest campus around and everything that comes with it here’s something that might make you re-think. Take a look at these ‘pun-niest’ witty slogan t-shirts from colleges all around the country that are bound to crack you up.

    #1 This goes out to all the nerds out there! We mean ‘cool’ nerds! Yes, they do exist

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    #2 Talking about nerds, the aerodynamics club t-shirt at BITS Pilani sure has a ‘high’ sense of humor

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    #3  These students aim ‘high’, quite literally! 

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    #4 This slogan is no rocket science

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    #5 And this one hits the nail on the head

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    #6 Just like this one

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    #7 And this one

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    #8 Enough with the screws already

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    #9 And some are just lucky……well not really!

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    #10 Won’t everyone around just love to attend this fest?

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    #11 Happy when they got in and even happier when they got out. Ironic.

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    #12 Electrical department at IIT Kanpur! The backside sure is hilarious

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    #13 Three cheers to all the ‘strippers’ in the house!

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    #14 Who knew silicon could be used to make things look smaller

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    #15 And for this

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    #16 These people might just know a thing or two about deeeep digging 

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    This story was inspired by this thread on www.quora.com

    All pictures sourced from www.quora.com

     

  • Unboxing Babyliss multi-styler 2020CE

    Unboxing Babyliss multi-styler 2020CE

    A perfect hair styler is one that has mutilple styling attachments and is not too heavy on the pocket. If you have also been looking for one then here’s your answer – ‘fun style 8 in 1’ by BaByliss. We ordered it from Flipkart (here) and did this unboxing just for all of you. Take a look.

  • Love leather handbags? Risa should be your new destination

    Love leather handbags? Risa should be your new destination

    Having developed a knack for leather products early on in their lives, Riddhima and Saloni from the brand Risa followed into their father’s footsteps of working with leather products. The brand ‘Risa’ does not just provide premium quality leather handbags but also provides an opportunity to customers to express their individuality through customisation. We met the two sisters to find out all about their journey and here are the excerpts from the interview.

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    Meet Riddhima and Saloni, two sisters who combined their knack for creativity with their business acumen and started their own label Risa which specializes in leather handbags. The siblings take pride in the fact that their designs go beyond the usual and offer customers much more in terms of quality and styles.

    The kind of people who come to buy the products are those who appreciate new techniques and designs and are not just limited to classic bags. They do not just want blacks and beige, but like to explore more stuff and colours. There are a lot of foreigners also who come to the store, and they are the ones who have now become the main market customers, since they like exploring new stuff, and we are mostly catering to them.”

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    A quick glance at their store in Delhi’s Mehar Chand market is good enough to help you understand their design sensibility. Intricate detailing and a touch of uniqueness are prominent in their craft and their products speak the same story.

    “We do a lot of hand-weaving, and hand-tooling, hand-painting, embossing and perforation which is something very different and not in the market as of now. We are trying to make something very unique and different in terms of leather handbags in the market. The next collection coming up will be a tie and dye collection with a lot of weaving incorporated into it and hand-painted leather.”

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    You can choose from a wide variety of bags for men and women available in their various collections or even have them customise a bag for you. A new feature in the Indian market, Risa lets you add little details to your bag as per your liking.

    Website: http://www.risabags.com

    Available at;
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    39 Meherchand Market
    Lodhi Colony
    New Delhi

  • The art of handmade shoes by Rameshwar Arya

    The art of handmade shoes by Rameshwar Arya

    Handmade shoes are a thing of the past. But we caught up with Rameshwar Arya who is keeping the trend of making handmade shoes alive…This is his story.

    Meet Rameshwar Arya, a shoe maker who works out of Delhi’s Nizamuddin area and has been in the business from the age of 17. While high-end international brands of shoes dominate the mind space of the Indian consumer today, Bollywood’s veteran lyricist ‘Gulzar’ gets his shoes custom made by him.

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    Rameshwar makes shoes for the differently abled and also for people with big shoe sizes.

    He is one of the few people who is keeping the trend of making handmade shoes alive even today.

    Contact him at – 9718210998

    Nizamuddin West Market, New Delhi – 110013

     

  • 10 healthy signs of a border line alcoholic!

    10 healthy signs of a border line alcoholic!

    If you classify yourself as a drinking enthusiast and end up at the bar every second day, you might want to rethink! We get it, drinking is fun, drinking makes you forget all your sorrows, drinking makes you a better person (perhaps) and the list can go on. But honestly, we believe there is a thin line between being a drinking enthusiast and turning into an alcoholic. These symptoms below may just define your status around that thin line – probably drooping towards alcoholism! Take a look.

    1. Its 6 p.m. on a weekday and all you can hope for is your friends calling you to catch up for a drink!

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    2. The easiest way for you to get rid of a hangover is to drink more (Like they say ‘diamond cuts diamond’)

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    3. You don’t mind socializing with different sets of people on consecutive days, of course over drinks

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    4. You just can’t hold your drinks, in fact you have never understood how one glass turns into a nightmare of 15 glasses

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    5. When it comes to knowing different kinds of spirits, brands and their impact; your reaction is always ‘been there, done that!’

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    6. About half your monthly income is washed away the morning after every night of heavy drinking only to make you realise the amount of money you’ve been spending on it.

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    7. You don’t feel that ‘high’ very easily anymore. Chances are your body is already immune to the high that comes with not-so-potent drinks.

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    8. Most of your social media updates involve a drink in your hands or just nice looking alcoholic beverages.

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    9. It’s difficult for you to get a sound sleep without a little alcohol in your system.

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    10. You need atleast two shots of your favourite poison to address important issues with your family/friends.

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    PS – Most likely your pet catch phrase is ‘I’m going on a detox, AFTER TONIGHT’

    Image Source: All images sourced from Giphy.com

  • Outfit of the week

    Outfit of the week

    Need inspiration for your outfit this weekend? We’ve found this street style look at www.nymag.com which is perfect for both day and night time. It’s good for dressing up or dressing down AND you can get this entire look at KOOVS!

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    We absolutely love this look and put together this Koovs version of it for ya’ll. The knot at the bottom of the maxi is a catchy detail that can be done to most of your maxis or long skirts. Pair your maxi with a statement belt and a tote. Accessories always add that little finishing touch to all your outfits so you may add bangles, chunky bracelets and sunglasses to it. If you’re not a fan of high heels then wear these cool flats instead. Have a great weekend!

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    All products are available at www.koovs.com

    All pictures have been sourced from www.koovs.com

     

  • Preview: Designer Annamika Khanna’s collection at Ensemble

    Preview: Designer Annamika Khanna’s collection at Ensemble

    Designer Annamika Khanna’s preview at Ensemble defines an exquisite paradigm in the world of Fashion!

    Visit the multi-designer fashion store ‘Ensemble’ located at the DLF Emporio mall, New Delhi to catch its first ever preview of celebrated designer Annamika Khanna’s collection. Known for her exceptional blend of Indian crafts with a modern twist, this Kolkata-based designer recently unveiled her new collection that’s impeccably designed with various techniques & foolproof craftsmanship. Take a look.

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    Incorporating a palette of various shades in her traditional style, the collection comprises ivories and blacks with deep reds, pastel pink and fresh floral prints to get that ethereal look.

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    Where: Ensemble, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

    For more information log on to – www.ensembleindia.com

  • 6 easy ways to wear eyeliner

    6 easy ways to wear eyeliner

    Do you also struggle to apply eyeliner flawlessly every morning? Fret no more, watch this amazing tutorial by Shonagh Scott on six easy ways to wear eyeliner and say goodbye to bad eye-makeup days!

     

  • And Star sports did it again – killing it with this new ad on the upcoming India v/s South Africa match

    And Star sports did it again – killing it with this new ad on the upcoming India v/s South Africa match

    Bursting those firecrackers was clearly not in Pakistan’s destiny considering last week’s match with India at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. But here’s another big, fat, huge, never-done-before kinda hurdle – South Africa! That’s right; our blue team will face the South African cricket brigade for the fourth time in the World Cup. And THIS YEAR we really hope to knock them down making history with a never-experienced-before victory against ‘The Proteas’ who (according to this ad) just gave us those fire crackers borrowed from Pakistan’s big closet. Don’t know what we are talking about? Take a look!