Author: Umesh Rajani

  • Day 3: the best of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016

    Day 3: the best of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016

    The third day of Amazon India Fashion Week AW’16 was rather unique giving us many menswear sighting and yes, we were thrilled. Budding designers like Ujjawal Dubey, Divyam Mehta, Rohit Kamra along with established names like Ashish N Soni, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, JJ Valaya, Abhishek Gupta, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Troy Costa and Varun Bahl showered their love for menswear on the runway. Take a look at the highlights.

     

     

    While Antar Agni by designer Ujjawal Dubey stuck to minimalistic fashion with dhoti pants, kurtas and long waistcoats in earthy tones; designer Divyam Mehta’s lineup comprised bandhgalas, double-breasted suits and quilted jackets with a hint of embroidery.

     

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    Designer Rohit Kamra’s collection ‘Made in Jaypore’ revived royal Indian menswear in a modern way on the runway and stealing the limelight for the collection was the B-town heartthrob Randeep Hooda.

     

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    Designer Anupama Dayal’s label Anupamaa showcased a line inspired by the different Naga tribes complete with tribal headgears and accessories. Stripes, tribal, horse and elephant prints and lot of layering in fabrics like khadi, cotton and silk made the collection stand out.

     

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    Designer Sanchita’s collection was the perfect mix of glam and grunge rock with models donning platinum locks, sporty silhouettes and disco sequins. The bomber jackets and the sequined skirts made for our favorite picks from the lineup.

     

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    Very unlike their usual aesthetics, designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi presented a military-inspired line possibly giving us the best show of the third day. Structured skirts, crop tops, embellished military jackets, fringes and scallops complete with the right bags and hats finished the brilliantly executed collection.

     

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    Concluding the day was a menswear show with a one of a kind mix of designers putting their best designs together on the runway. The all-menswear show comprised of unique outfits by designers Ashish N Soni, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, JJ Valaya, Abhishek Gupta, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Troy Costa and Varun Bahl.

     

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  • Airport Spotting: ​catch B-town’s big guns at their fashionable best while travelling

    Airport Spotting: ​catch B-town’s big guns at their fashionable best while travelling

    This time in airport spotting you guys are getting lucky, wait, we mean, very lucky because this time the bi​g guns of Bollywood and ​among ​others were seen flaunting their fashion skills. It’s a simple mantra, if you got it, flaunt it and looks like all these Bollywood celebrities completely believe that. Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor and many more were spotted at the airport​. And the best part, each and every one managed to impress us with their fashion sense. Scroll away and get inspired, lads! 

     

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  • Deepika Padukone returns from Toronto to school you about airport fashion!

    Deepika Padukone returns from Toronto to school you about airport fashion!

    Look who’s back, back again! Deepika Padukone returns from Toronto to school you about airport fashion! Well, that’s what it looked like when she walked out of the airport. The di​va came back from Toronto after filming for xXx: Return of Xander Cage which is the third instalment of the series and her debut in Hollywood.

    Deepika wore a long dark grey coat and a round neck light grey t-shirt. With that, she picked a ​pair of ​basic dark blue denims​ accompanied by black knee-l​ength (that​ look like leather) boots.

    She’s back in town after a long while and we’re as happy as she looks in the pictures. Take a look! 

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  • Lewis Hamilton was investigated by the police recently for using Snapchat while he rode his Harley!

    Lewis Hamilton was investigated by the police recently for using Snapchat while he rode his Harley!

    The Formula One world champion has done it again, before you jump to conclusions, what we’re talking about here is that he has managed to grab the attention from the Police yet again for something you would think is not that serious. Recently, Lewis Hamilton was investigated by the police after his Snapchat video of riding his Harley Davidson on the roads of Auckland​,​ surfaced​ on the Internet.

    Well, it is a serious issue in New Zealand because since 2009, it has been deemed illegal to use your mobile phones while you’re on the road, driving. The video shows Hamilton panning as he tries to show what’s happening around him while he is riding.

    The investigation was being handled by the local police of Auckland and ​in​ the end; they ​let ​the three-time F1 champion walk free because there wasn’t sufficient evidence available against him​. The police spokesperson said, “The video footage available does not provide us with sufficient enough evidence that an offence has occurred.” The spokesperson added, “We would like to reiterate our earlier statements that police take the issue of mobile phone use whilst driving or riding very seriously. It is a significant distraction and a major risk to all road users.”

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    Before this, Lewis was fined around £300 after he performed an illegal ‘burnout’ in 2010 before the Australian Grand Prix. “I was driving in an over-exuberant manner and, as a result, was stopped by the police,” the champion said in his statement after the incident. And ended by adding, “What I did was silly and I want to apologise for it.”

     

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  • Take a look and find out which celebrities dropped by at Karan Johar’s house for a nice get together!

    Take a look and find out which celebrities dropped by at Karan Johar’s house for a nice get together!

    We’re not saying all the celebrities are party freaks or anything like that but these celebrities dropped by at Karan Johar’s house for what we think was a get together. From the big names of Bollywood to the celebrities we haven’t really seen in a while, a whole lot of em was spotted outside K Jo’s place. Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra are just a few names who were present. We saw many guests but the host was nowhere to be found. Scroll down and see if you’re favourite celebrity made it there or not! 

     

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  • Airport spotting: your favourite celebs leaving for TOIFA were caught on camera!

    Airport spotting: your favourite celebs leaving for TOIFA were caught on camera!

    Everybody knows that Times of India Film Awards aka​ TOIFA is a big deal when talking about award ceremonies in Bollywood. This year TOIFA is taking place in Dubai where all the B-town celebs will be coming together to celebrate Indian cinema and of course, partying. While many have made it to Dubai, these celebs leaving for TOIFA were caught by the camera before they disappeared. Another good thing, all the celebs that were spotted left us feeling good; thanks to the outfits they were wearing.

    Interestingly, many celebs were spotted pulling off the basic colours flawlessly whereas others wore something comfortable and casual. Take a look at the pictures! 

     

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  • #ReplaceMovieNamesWithRaita was trending on Twitter last night and people had some interesting things to say!

    #ReplaceMovieNamesWithRaita was trending on Twitter last night and people had some interesting things to say!

    Twitter is one of the best socialising websites we have today and why not? It has everything you can ask from a micro blogging website! It gives you knowledge, keep you updated with whatever’s been up with the world and if not that, you can actually just get entertained with random funny hashtag captions on Twitter. People actually do that and Twitter completely participates or should we,say gives you many chances to do so. Very recently, #ReplaceMovieNamesWithRaita was trending on Twitter and people shared their ‘creative’ movie names. Take a look at how people responded to it and let us know your creative movie names in the comments section below. 

     

    #1 Never knew Harry was into raita

     

    #2 When did Basanti switch to raita, again? 

     

    #3 Never getting near that pool, never.

     

    #4 Can’t deny, we had a good laugh over this one! 

     

    #5 Not sure if this one is obsessing over raita or the person.

     

    #6 *When people ask if they can taste your food but finish half of it in one go*

     

    #7 We can imagine that and all of a sudden it has turned into a horror movie.

     

    #8 You know what that means? A river of raita instead of chocolate. That’s very disturbing. 

     

    #9 When raita is life!

     

    #10 Sure, if you want to OD on it!

     

  • How to survive when your mom’s out for a vacation, a guide for men!

    How to survive when your mom’s out for a vacation, a guide for men!

    We men are very different creatures (at least we like to believe that); we like to be all tough and rough for the world and take things with ease. We can take care of ourselves just fine until the scariest of news is broken to us: Mom is going out for a vacation! Now, we love our moms, heck, we love yours too! For different reasons, of course (No pun intended). And yes, we can take care of ourselves but that’s so hard without our mom being around. This might not make sense to women but, men know, we can’t function without out mommies. For single men, it’s like a task to figure out almost anything at home without the great matriarch being around. So, here’s how to survive when your mom’s out for a vacation!

     

    #1 Chapter 1: The Acceptance

    You’re happy that she’s taking a break from all the hard work she’s been doing non-stop. More than anyone, she deserves vacation time in the house, true story. But to actually accept the fact that she just left for a vacation is harder than you think. It takes us a while to get over it and some men actually shed tears. Yep, some of us are emotional.

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    #2 Life is in ruins

    You know, shit is going down from both the sides. Where she’d be chillin’ like no one’s business, you’ll be here trying to keep your life from falling apart. The moment she leaves home, the panic strikes because, “How the f*ck am I going to get up for college/work tomorrow?” and, “What do I order for dinner tonight?” There are many more questions lined up like these but this conversation with yourself always ends with a sigh.

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    #3 It’s not a kitchen, It’s a science lab

    Pretty sure, many guys out there are like, “I feel you, bro”, because that is true. When your mom’s out for a vacation, things suddenly start to make no sense. The only thing that brings you hope and light (quite literally) is the fridge. Still acting like a smart ass you think you are, you choose to experiment with food. And food here strictly refers to the 2 minute noodles and nothing more.  And the experiment? Well, we just add a couple of masalas without even measuring and voila something very f*cked up is ready for us to eat. And the daring part here is to take the first bite. If it tastes fine we boast about it. Otherwise? Act like nothing like that ever happened!

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    #4 It’s been ages that you’ve seen your mom

    We, men can be a little weird too in times like these. Mom’s been on vacation for just three days but in your head you have lost count. Because nobody’s there to cook your favourite dishes, and you don’t gel with anyone the way you do with her. God knows how but only she can find you the right pair of socks. That’s just few of her talents, if you ask us. But you need socks, and the correct pair with the right colour and size and you have to find it by yourself. 15 minutes down, you finally manage to find a pair that is slightly similar. You can call it a small victory. You deserve it.

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    #5 What if the trip is extended for a day or two!?

    It’s the last day you’ve to do all the household work because guess who’s coming back the next day!? So, out of excitement you call her and she tells you that she might extend her trip for a day or two. And in your head, you know, you weren’t prepared for this! But you can’t say no to her, so you just go with “hmm, haan, okay.” while you pray to the lord above that she comes back a.s.a.p.! To get away from this nightmare… maybe, just maybe, you can drink the night away. Just a suggestion.

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    You can do all of that or just call your mom and ask whatever you need help for. It IS that easy.

    Cheers!

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  • All that inspires us about the IRONMAN of India: Milind Soman

    All that inspires us about the IRONMAN of India: Milind Soman

    Do you remember the smoldering hot model that featured in Alisha Chinai’s famous track from the 90’s called Made In India? (Hint: that chiseled torso with those amazing eyes is something a 90’s kid would never forget). Yes, you guessed it right, its Milind Soman who once made every woman fall head over heels (for obvious reasons) and he’s is still one of the most desired men in Bollywood after over two decades.

    This 50 year old Bollywood actor, model and athlete follows an inspiring fitness regime and urges India to be cautious about their fitness. If you have not been taking your fitness seriously, Milind Soman might serve as an inspiration towards your daily workouts.

    Let us now take a look at this list of reasons why Milind Soman – the Ironman of India has been our ultimate inspiration during all these years.

     

    #1 Again, he is often referred to as the Ironman of India

    Milind Soman bagged the title of being the ‘Ironman’ in 2015 by successfully completing the world’s toughest Ironman Triathlon in Zurich, Switzerland. What’s more, this god of fitness completed the entire triathlon in just 15 hours and 19 minutes. Well, that’s something that most of us can only aspire to achieve.

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    #2 He went from being a chain smoker to a non-smoker

    Trying to quit smoking is one of the easiest things to do in life, but making it happen is quite the opposite. Talking about going smoke free, Milind Soman turned tables and how! In an interview with NDTV last year, Soman quoted, “Having been naturally inclined to sports since a young age, I felt terrible about myself and that’s how I was able to release the habit for good over six months and now I can’t even passive smoke”. RESPECT!

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    #3 He is the ambassador of Pinkathon – India’s biggest women’s run to raise awareness about Breast cancer

    Milind is a prominent ambassador of Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s marathon that initiates women empowerment across the country. With its main agenda aiming at influencing women to work towards a healthy lifestyle, Pinkathon is about raising awareness about breast cancer and other issues that need consideration.

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    #4 From his health to his confidence, he’s been on top!

    Everyone knows he’s got a body to die for; boys and girls both want it for different reasons, of course (wink). Talk about his confidence and how effortlessly chilled out his attitude is. For example, that Old Spice advertisement he appeared in? Yeah, we rest our case.

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    #5 Hollywood has got George Clooney, Bollywood is backed by Milind Soman

    You’ve got to agree, nobody else can replace Milind from that tag. In his 50s and with that salt and pepper look that we can’t really remember who else can carry it so well, Milind Soman is the only name to clear out our confusion. And we’re happy with it!

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  • 5 ridiculously cool passports from around the world!

    5 ridiculously cool passports from around the world!

    Who thought passports could be cool? I mean, they are just tiny (read very important) booklets that somehow prove to be a crucial identity proof across the globe for all of us.

    Different nations around the world provide different coloured/style of passports to their citizens and there’s no denying the fact that us Indians have a cool shade of dark blue with that golden emboss making it look swanky AF.

    Talking about swanky passports, unfortunately we are a little behind compared to a few nations who took their passport CQ (coolness quotient) to another level. If you aren’t aware of what we’re about; here’s a look at these amazingly cool passports from around the world and what makes them so unique!

     

    1. Canada

    We think Canada is the coolest one so far! It may look like just another passport to common people but here’s the trick – try putting it under UV lights and you’ll see magic. To protect the Canadian passports from forgeries, the Canadian law processes the passports for their citizens that glow in various colours and designs and the word mesmerising would be an understatement!

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    2. Norway

    Talking about colourful papers under UV lights, Norway isn’t very far behind Canada. Depicting the Norwegian landscape when under UV lights, the Norwegian passport sparkles up making it look beautiful unlike any other. What adds to their charm is the fact that their passport’s outer covering comes in shades of white, blue and orange!

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    3. Finland

    Ever played with a flipbook while you were a child? We bet all Finnish people with passports have! That’s right, all Finnish passports have an imprint of an elk on its pages and as you start flipping them in a swift motion, you can see the elk moving along walking on four legs! How cool is that?

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    4. Australia

    So what if the Australian passports don’t glow? The unique part of their passports is the fact that each page of the Australian passport has a colourful artwork! This artwork depicts common things found in Australia like kangaroos, platypuses, the scenery etc. Who would want to stamp on that and ruin it?

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    5. China

    Adding to the list of cool passports around the world is China. Again, under UV lights or black lights, the Chinese passport glows and depicts different places/monuments/cities in China along with their names. Isn’t that a very cool way to promote different places in the Chinese province?

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    If you know of any other passports that fall into the same category, do let us know in the comments section below!

    PS – The story above was inspired by this article on Quora.

  • Sidharth Malhotra wants you to know something about desi dogs! And here’s what he has to say!

    Sidharth Malhotra wants you to know something about desi dogs! And here’s what he has to say!

    Sidharth Malhotra feels the same way for stray animals like we do, and now we have another reason to love this actor from the Student of the year fame. This Bollywood heartthrob teamed up with Peta recently to spread the message about how we can help stray animals and it’s something everybody needs to know. 

    Apart from giving some useful information about how we can make a difference in the society with helping out our furry little babies out there, he also shared his story about a stray he used to feed when he was  back in Delhi. 

     

    He’s now spreading the message out to the world about how we can take care of strays around us and hopefully, after listening to Sidharth you will be encouraged enough! 

     
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  • Nine ways to calm an angry woman, written by a man

    Nine ways to calm an angry woman, written by a man

    Women are really fun in general. Sometimes, more than men and many might not agree but their ideas of fun can put yours to shame, depending on their mood. Talking about mood, that four letter word is a very dangerous thing in a woman’s world and something a man should tread lightly with. Mood may ruin a woman’s day but that woman with the bad mood can scar you for good. And if you think it’s not rocket science when it comes to handling a woman, well, it’s tougher than that! So, here, take notes, these ways to calm an angry woman will increase your chances of handling her better. We can just wish you all the luck! Scroll away!

     

    #1 Write her something nice

    Not many men would give in to this activity but it might actually work. But again, it all depends on the woman who is probably upset because of something even the Lord doesn’t know about. Also, it depends if she’s into reading and writing, maybe then you have a chance to make her get back to normal. If not, she might just burn that piece of paper and you with it.  Be scared, because you won’t rise up from the ashes and she’ll be looking at you burning to the ground while she sips her wine.

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    #2 Ask her what’s going to calm her down

    Okay, alright, don’t do that. If you do, you’ll be digging your own grave. Never ask a woman what’s going to calm her down. If she knew she wouldn’t need you. So you can either try something different (in which you will probably fail) or you can leave her be till she finds her cool. But you don’t know how many days, weeks, months that may last.

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    #3 Compliment her in a way that won’t make her angry

    From the long list of ways to calm an angry woman, complimenting her is the safest option. We’re pretty sure it is. But only if you do it right. If it backfires, guess who’s going to be in dire straits. It’s going to be you, dear friend. She won’t give two sh*ts about the compliment you gave, but what she understood. That’s why, tread lightly.

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    #4 Ice creams can be of little help!

    Every woman on the planet loves ice cream! All you have to do is get the correct flavour and the right amount. If it’s less, you’re in trouble, if it’s too much, you’re the reason she’s fat and that headache you have is because she threw the empty bowl on you. Take a few hits, it’s alright, maybe you deserve it. I’m just saying.

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    #5 Cook for her… two minute noodles is not an option

    The only reasons you’ve been in the kitchen is to get water, heat food or to find some in the middle of the night. Other than that, sex, well, if you’re that lucky. But cooking is something you never thought of doing until you decided to cook food for the angry woman in your life. And who are you kidding; the only thing about cooking you know is how it’s spelt. The two minute noodles don’t count so you can do yourself and the lovely lady a favour by just ordering her favourite food and be done with it. Play it safe when you can!

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    #6 Ask her friends to help you out

    Now, to calm an angry woman you may think asking her friends for a little help shouldn’t be a problem. We men are a little naïve, there, her friends might somehow help you out but your angry lady will be updated by her friends with EVERY. SINGLE. DETAIL. If you succeeded in cheering her up and she gets to know about the help you took, you are back to square one. And this time, it gets tougher, just like hunger games.

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    #7 Take her shopping

    A woman’s favourite thing to do on this planet can very easily be shopping and if there’s a sale, the mall is her paradise! You know it pretty well, yourself, because you have been there! Behind them lifting all those bags and it shouldn’t make you feel sad for not hitting the gym. It’s no less than that!  And if she asks, about the dress, remember, be honest. Not too honest, just honest. Answer with yes or no and you’ll just be fine. Unless, you plan to f*ck it up, be my guest!

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    #8 Sweet talk

    Every woman is different in her own way, similarly, some might be into sweet talking and some well, you try till the time you get them into the zone or when they just tell you to stop or she’ll hit you. And you know she means it with that look on her face. But again, try; give into it without making a fool of yourself and you will succeed. She’ll probably understand and just to shut you up she’ll give in too.

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    #9 Sex is the answer

    Actually, men want it to be the answer and why not? It vanishes most of your problems like Hitler did with the jews? (Excuse the bad joke) but you get it. But expecting that she’ll want to have sex in that mood, man, you’re more stupid than she thinks you are. You can’t just jump right in and ask her, “let’s do it, it’ll make you feel better!” Boy, she’s a woman, who are you kidding? She’s smarter than you. You’ve got to work to earn and that implies everywhere. Make her feel fine, dine and after that, if she wants it, you’ll get it.

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    It can be pretty hard to find ways to calm an angry woman but there’s one that will always work; all you have to do it talk and listen to her, without judging or giving your views (unless she asks you). If she can put up with your drama, you need to reciprocate and you’re sorted. Women are lovely creatures who can be a little hard to understand but they’re fun to be around.

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  • Six things every guy in their early twenties can relate to!

    Six things every guy in their early twenties can relate to!

    This one is about the things every guy in their early twenties can relate to and if you have crossed that road, well, let’s just look back in the past and feel great about the times you spent with your squad. The days in college and landing into the age of twenty, that feeling was something but the things didn’t really change much till the time life came holding chilled beer and told you, go out there and do what all the guys of your age are doing! And saying that by experience, these are going to be the best years of your life so far if you do it right. And if you’re doing it right, here are the seven things every guy in their twenties can relate to!  

     

    #1 Confused with too many career options on the list!

    In this age, when people are so deep into the cut-throat competition for getting a job, there were and still are many guys who had too many options to choose from and many times we were tumbling between turning into a writer, actor, journalist or a traveller. Some of us will end up where we have actually dreamt of and some will move further with more options or maybe just maybe end up handling family’s business. But wherever you start, make sure to experiment with career options. It’ll help you find what you actually want to do. You know it.

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    #2 Experimental flings 

    Aaaand talking about experimenting things, flings kind of rhymes with it. You know where this is going and it probably reminds you of the experiments you’ve done or have been a part of. Be proud and explore. You have complete life ahead you to experience love. Here’s to the good times that are in the past and the experiences coming in near future!

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    #3 Drinking and partying

    Drinking and partying. Two words that sum up weekend plans for many guys and we ain’t complaining. Some of us have even given names to our favourite wine and beer shops. Yes, we have favourite wine and beer shops too. Don’t underestimate the guys who have no other plans than drinking and partying.

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    #4 Impromptu road trips

    We can’t speak for everyone but ourselves and according to us, impromptu road trips are one of the best things to be a part of for every guy in their early twenties. And they are best when happening with your guy friends. You’ll know what we are talking about when you hit the road and for those who’ve been through this, we know the smile on your face right now.

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    #5 Tripping on overconfidence

    Don’t you deny, guys, overconfidence has always been a part of you. We’re not really talking academics but everything. From bets of having the most vodka shots to going up to a girl and talking to her, we will give into it and give our best to ace it. Now, yes, overconfidence is a bad thing but sometimes it gives you courage to take the decisions that turn into incredible stories to tell. True story.

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    #6 Unnecessary expenditure on things you don’t need

    Um, to be honest, this still happens. And are we going to stop? Not likely. But do we cry and curse our luck when we run out of money to spend on things that actually matter? Always. But that’s what every guy in their early twenties are all about. Doing things that hardly matter but are fun and turn into memories to live by while you grow missing those years.

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    Guys, if you’re turning twenty or have already hit that mark, we suggest you take notes from this post and get inspired to do some crazy things! We’d love to hear some epic stories!

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  • Before you use the sign of the horns while posing for your pictures, here’s what you should know about it!

    Before you use the sign of the horns while posing for your pictures, here’s what you should know about it!

    If you’re confused and wondering what the sign of the horns mean, we’ll tell you that you are very familiar with it. Well, it’s that hand gesture that you use at every damn concert or while clicking stupid drunk pictures. In other words, it’s that sign in which you extend your little and the index fingers while you use your thumb to hold the middle and the ring fingers. Now, the question is how this sign came into existence? And if you think it started with the rock n’ roll, metal culture, stop right there because you’re far from being correct. It got famous because of the metal culture, yes, I’ll give you that. But where did it come from?

    Let’s start by saying, all the Indians, put your hands up and do the sign of the horns because the earliest signs of using this hand gesture started from India. And who used it? It was Gautama Buddha who used it very commonly as an apotropaic gesture to expel demons, removal of obstacles like negative thoughts or sickness.

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    The sign was used the same way even in Italy and the Mediterranean cultures. Traditionally, it was also used to keep oneself safe from the ‘evil eye’ aka malocchio.

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    It also has an offensive meaning in many of the Mediterranean and Latin countries like Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Portugal, Greece and more. If you direct it towards someone and swing it around back and forth, the sign implies cuckoldry or cuck which might mean having an unfaithful wife. (don’t know where to go with that)

    And in today’s time, well, every other person uses the sign of the horns for one single reason; they think it’s cool. Well, it’s only cool if done at appropriate places and times. Other than that, you’re just a plain stupid human being. And again, the sign never represented EDM or any other genre of music but metal from which it got famous.

    In an interview with Metal-Rules.com, the late heavy metal vocalist and songwriter, Ronnie James Dio was asked, “I want to ask you about something people have asked you about before but will no doubt continue to talk about, and that is the sign created by raising your index and little finger. Some call it the “evil eye.” I would like to know if you were the first one to introduce this to the metal world and what this symbol represents to you?”

    And this is what he said, “I doubt very much if I would be the first one who ever did that. That’s like saying I invented the wheel, I’m sure someone did that at some other point. I think you’d have to say that I made it fashionable. I used it so much and all the time and it had become my trademark until the Britney Spears audience decided to do it as well. So it kind of lost its meaning with that. But it was…. I was in Sabbath at the time. It was a symbol that I thought was reflective of what that band was supposed to be all about. It’s NOT the devil’s sign like we’re here with the devil. It’s an Italian thing I got from my Grandmother called the “Malocchio”. It’s to ward off the Evil Eye or to give the Evil Eye, depending on which way you do it. It’s just a symbol but it had magical incantations and attitudes to it and I felt it worked very well with Sabbath. So I became very noted for it and then everybody else started to pick up on it and away it went. But I would never say I take credit for being the first to do it. I say because I did it so much that it became the symbol of rock and roll of some kind.”

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    Remember this when you use the sign of the horns the next time and make sure you use it correctly.

  • How to not completely lose your mind when you have absolutely nothing to do at work?

    How to not completely lose your mind when you have absolutely nothing to do at work?

    If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you actually have nothing to do at work and don’t think we’re sailing in the same boat, well, at least not right now. But we have all been there, and we know how f*cking boring it can get when you have absolutely nothing to do at work. It’s even worse when the boredom crawls up to your head and you’d do the weirdest things to entertain yourself. And being a little too honest, there are some things you don’t want to get caught while you’re in action (no, you don’t want to be doing ‘all that’ at your work place? Have some self-respect). The things I’m talking about are crazy, weird and funny (maybe just the people who do it) and I won’t lie, can land you in awkward situations.

    So here’s your guide on how not to lose your mind when you have absolutely nothing to do at work.

     

    #1 Hit the basics, start with some good music

    So, you did your part of the work and are waiting on the next thing so you can get shit done but being the lucky arse you are, there’s not much work today for you. It has been a while and you’re starting to get bored, this is all you’ve got to do, plug in the earphones and leave your playlist on, sit back and chill. But make sure you have your eyes everywhere because your colleagues might not be as lucky as you are and we all know what jealousy is capable of. Remember, don’t let them come in your way; you turn up the volume and chill like you’re the boss! (Word of advice: don’t do that when the real boss is around)

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    #2 Sing along but don’t lose yourself into it

    Keep this in mind, you’re at your work place and not at the auditions for Indian Idol, calm those ti*s of yours. But if ever it happens and you know you’ve put yourself in an awkward situation, just ask your colleagues to join in and sing along. It works because; tried and tested. AND not ashamed of it.

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    #3 Hello, YouTube!

    You know it; YouTube is that friend that comes to rescue when boredom is bullying you. And most of the time he saves you. Other times, well, let’s put it this way that you want to close the YouTube tab and punch your computer screen because all of a sudden there’s not one video on YouTube that can entertain you. Seriously, how long can you watch cat videos for? But I say, keep on looking friend! You’ll find something.

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    #4 Take a walk, no, seriously, take a walk!

    Why the hell not? You’re bored anyway. YouTube has got nothing for you and you’re done with music too. What’s the harm in taking a walk? And if you don’t want to go alone, just ask someone to come along! There’s always that one person who is up for anything even if he’s buried under work. Pretty sure, he/she can take a walk with you.

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    #5 Burn your lungs out

    Not that you’re going to listen to me if I say don’t smoke. So, now that you’re going to take a walk, might as well, turn it into a smoke break. It helps kill time and kill you. But you’re fine with that so how does it matter?

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    #6 When was the last time you visited your colleague at their desk?

    Now, I have no idea how the working environment is on your side, but when I have nothing to work on and I’ve had enough, I make sure my colleagues know what I’m going through. So, you see them at their desk and you do what you can do so they feel as annoyed as you are. They need to know how it feels.

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    #7 A prank, because you can’t remember the last time you pulled one off!

    Pranks are fun; they can make your day or can make you jobless. It completely depends on what level you’re playing. Take this, an easy one, call up your friend/colleague in office and tell them you have a thing for that person. Make up a creepy story and spill some words like you mean it. Don’t drop the act till you have them and play the master stroke. Also, make sure you record the call because without it, there is no point. But I’m sure you can think of better pranks since you have ‘nothing to do at work’.

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    There are so many more things you can do and if you know any, let us know. We might just give ‘em a try! Cheers!

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