Author: Umesh Rajani

Things you can do when you’re out with a couple and they start to fight!

Many of us have got friends who turned into couples with time and all you want is to have someone by your side when you look at them. You hang out together as a third wheeler and it’s always sweet to see them together and available for each other. But all your thoughts on getting into a relationship take a dive from a plane, without a parachute when you see them fighting and it’s everything from awkward to funny if you’re witnessing it for the first time. You know you should not be interfering but there are a few things you can do to kill time till they’re done fighting (which may never happen at least on that very evening). Here are the things you can do when you’re out with a couple and they start to fight!

NOTE: We are not encouraging you, but these are a few things we will do if we are in your shoes. And to us, those shoes would be mighty comfortable. We’re sure.

#1 Take a walk, maybe

You don’t have to deal with their drama since you didn’t sign up for this, take a walk. And just call them later and ask if they’re done fighting? There’s no way to put that question nicely. You might just want to drop it.

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#2 Laugh

Took a walk and back at your seat just to find them still fighting about some random thing that makes no sense to you. But then again, you have the ability to make nonsensical things funny right? Do that for your own entertainment. Your inner self might ask you, “How do I stop this?!” Don’t! Have some fun in life!

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#3 Drink their alcohol

Your drink is finished and before you order more it’s your decency to ask your friends what they’d like to have. But since they have more crappy topics to discuss and stretch their fight, it’s going to cost them. Your couple friends have to make it up to you for making you listen to their rants. Drink their alcohol while they’re busy gauging each other’s eyes out. When you’re at it, thank the Lord you’re single.

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#4 Play the peacemaker… or the Devil

Start with the basics, tell them they look cute when they fight like little puppies (they deserve some mild sarcasm) and if it starts to work out you guys can enjoy the rest of the evening. If not, be the a–hole they never knew you were, add fuel to the fire. *evil laugh*

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#5 Make a video, so you can laugh at them later

Be discreet, like they are on “Emotional Attyachaar”. You don’t have to be Scorsese for this. Even better, upload it on Snapchat with a caption like, “So hot when they’re at it!” so people know what you’re going through. You have all the reasons to do so.

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#6 Shop online!?!

Well, why the hell not. When they can put up a fight and make you feel all awkward. You shop online! And piss them off by asking their suggestions.

Be like, “Timeout, guys! I need your opinions on the shirt!”

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#7 Selfie!

Let them fight. You be the cool one. While they’re on, take a selfie with couple in the background. #TheSingleLife

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#8 Mimic them

That’s how you get the attention from the people who forgot you were there with them. Oh, but you are on your own after you have their attention and they’re giving you ‘The look’.

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#9 Ask them if they’re still your ride home

Be soft and easy, tell them they can go back to fighting but you need to know if they’re still driving you back home before any one of them just gets up and leave. Wrong day to ditch the car, the joke might just be on you.

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#10 Play a game

Running out of options? Why not grow crops on Farmville! Play a darn game and whenever you lose, curse and yell. They can’t be the only one embarrassing you. Return the favour.

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#11 Call your friends

Ask your couple friends if you can invite a few friends over because since they’re busy fighting and you are bored as f*ck!

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#12 Interrupt them

Now, it’s your duty to relax the heated atmosphere, read some funny posts from Instagram, Tweet and tag them. Write on their Facebook wall! Basically, the motive is annoying the crap out of them.

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#13 Show some skill

Ask for their attention repeatedly and when you have it show them you can moonwalk and then moonwalk out of the room. Tell them who the boss is!

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So that was our list of the things you can do when you’re out with a couple. If we’ve missed out on any idea, do let us know in the comments below!

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October 13, 2015
12 lesser known music festivals in India you’ve got to attend!

Music makes the world go round; we all know that and many of us would travel for good music. And why not, travelling in itself is another pleasure that people seek. Now that you can get best of the both the worlds, who’d not want to travel? There are music festivals taking place all over the world but how many have you attended in India itself? Wait, how many music festivals in India are you aware of? That’s the real question. Festivals like Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Bacardi EVC or Sunburn have always managed to pull music lovers every year.

Music is a very broad term, so many genres, so many artists that bring you different music that it’s never really enough for your ears. But the point here is to let you know about more music festivals than just the famous ones. So, check out our list of twelve lesser known music festivals in India you’ve got to attend.

#1 Shiva Squad Festival

Shiva Squad is a well-known three-day festival by the music lovers who fancy travelling to the hills. You get to witness some insane music from various genres like Rock, Fusion, Psy-Trance, Trance, Electronic, Hi-Tech, Jazz, R&B, Folk Music and Classical. SSF takes place at Morpheus Resort, Manali by the Beas River. So, you have a good view while you’re dancing to the music. What have you got to lose?

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#2 Mood Indigo

IIT Bombay’s Mood Indigo is an annual cultural fest is India’s biggest college music fest. From the biggest artists of India to Bands like Porcupine Tree, Karnivool and Simple Plan have performed there. Being Asia’s biggest festival, Mood Indigo is also the oldest one to make people jump out of their spots! It’s a four daylong event that manages to keep you on your toes and takes place by the end of December every year.

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#3 Summer Storm

This festival is for the all the metal fanatics out there in India. It’s the greatest metal event that India has ever come across. Summer Storm had bands like Lamb of God, Opeth, Inner Sanctum and many more rocking out to the fans. The event attracts thousands of metalheads from all over India and outside every summer to Palace Grounds in Bangalore. If you’re a head-banger and want to engage in mosh pitting, crowd surfing, this is the place for you.

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#4 Bacardi EVC – Enchanted Valley Carnival

Just two years old and EVC has already got people going gaga over the festival. The event focuses on genres like, Trance, House, Techno, Fusion Indie and also experiments with music. It takes place at Aamby Valley City all over Asia. EVC has camping options and adventure activities that allow you to experience a great time altogether.

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#5 Bacardi NH7 Weekender

To put it in the simplest way, this is hands down the most amazing festival India has got to offer. NH7 Weekender kicked off in December 2010 and has got people coming back every year ever since. Weekender brings you artists from different genres from all over the world. It takes place in Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, and Kolkata and is also happening for the first time in Shillong this year. This three-day festival has got so much in store for you and one can still not get enough of it!

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#6 Sunburn

Sunburn takes place in the heavenly land of beaches, Goa. This dance music festival pulls crowd from all over the world. It has been listed number 9 on best dance festivals of the world list and is held over three days in December every year. Just because it’s held in Goa on a beach, it also gives you the time to explore the beautiful architecture and adventure.

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#7 Gulmarg Winter Fest

This fest is very different from others, all because it takes place in an area covered up with snow, for real! How many times have you done that? Enjoy some great Classical, Jazz, Rock, Sufi, Folk, Fusion and Indie genres while you get to indulge into winter sports like, snowboarding, skiing, snow-biking and more. Not forgetting the fact that Gulmarg is a very well-known ski destination worldwide, this is one of the most important lesser known festivals in India you’ve got to attend.

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#8 Holi Cow

Holi is one of the biggest festivals India and if you get an event happening around that time, it’s like cherry on top of the cake. Just like the festival, Holi Cow takes place in Delhi at the same time, of course. The festival makes you enjoy your time with performance artists, visual artists which are a treat to your eyes. Talking of music, your ears get to enjoy some Dancehall, Hiphop, Raggae, Electronic Dance and Indie.

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#9 Sula Fest

Taking place at Sula vineyards in Nasik, you get to spend some great time with fashion, wine and beautiful music. The fest encourages music genres like, Raggae, Dubstep and Electronic music. Kicked off on Sula’s 10th harvest, the festival has got more and more recognition and has grown in terms of popularity. Sula Fest offers you a great time and is a pretty good getaway for Mumbaikars.

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#10 Ragasthan

Ragasthan as the name suggests is a festival of completely different genre that you have probably never attended. Taking place in the beautiful city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, it attracts a good amount of crowd and gives them the opportunity to camp in open areas where you enjoy the night sky lit with stars. Ragasthan is a three-day festival that offers different outdoor activities, local cuisines, art and great music.

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#11 Parvati Peaking

Parvati Peaking is just two years old in the list of festivals and is already on our list. It is considered to be one of the biggest and best Psy-Trance festivals taking place in India. It gets you the best of Psy-Trance artists and happenings and the location like Choch, Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh speaks for itself. This three-day festival gives you a good amount of time to explore the majestic hills.

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#12 Hornbill Festival

Hornbill festival is a massive 10 day long carnival that provides you with a really good dose of culture and music. It is known for tribal art, music and the ethnic cuisine. This is where the biggest rock contest of the country takes place. It gives you a chance to learn about the rich culture Nagaland has to offer. Taking place in Kohima, Nagaland it attracts a lot of travellers.

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October 12, 2015
This is how Skrillex had New Delhi on its toes last night!

Everybody craves for a great weekend, right from Friday morning to the end of the night on Sunday (and sometimes later than that too) knowing that Monday is going to give us hell. Well, the Indian capital got what it asked for, an insane end to the weekend with Skrillex in New Delhi! From the day Vh1 Supersonic announced that the dubstep sensation will be performing in India, for the first time, people had their Sunday plans cleared out. Soon enough, online tickets were sold out and so were at the venue. The concert was such a big success that it got a little hard for authorities to control the situation. So much so, that Nikhil Chinappa had to address the ‘dance family’ (the audience) to maintain decorum stating that Skrillex wouldn’t perform if they didn’t obey the rules.

Mija, who has been touring with Skrillex, played the opening set. What Mija had for us was love and great music that left us wanting more good vibes, and they came along when Skrillex made his entrance. A good artist is the one who communicates with his fans and Skrillex didn’t hold back! The love he had for Delhi was given back to him by the fans in an overwhelming way. Skrillex’s maddening set started with ‘Where Are Ü Now’ from his music group, Jack Ü with Diplo. His set had New Delhi on its toes giving no time to anyone to stop from jumping or head-banging to the crazy tunes he threw at us. All in all, Skrillex’s concert is going to be one of the best from 2015 and as Supersonics’ Facebook post says that his India tour is going down in history. We hope to see Skrillex in New Delhi soon again, for we’ll never get enough of his music!

October 12, 2015
Everything we loved at Day 2 of Amazon India Fashion Week SS’16

And that’s a wrap! Day 2 of the Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with summer whites and prints showcased by designers Pratima Pandey, Rasa Jaipur and Tanvi Kedia. What followed was a riot of colours making heads turn on the runway with a fleet of spring & summer essentials. Take a look at the highlights of the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.

‘The Melody Affair’ by designer Pratima Pandey was a perfect start to the Amazon India Fashion Week with a collection made of embroidered whites. Rasa Jaipur’s collection was full of graphic prints adding the much needed edge to a summer wardrobe. Designer Tanvi Kedia’s line-up was a pleasant surprise comprising Moroccan prints and fabrics in flowy silhouettes.

(From left to right: Pratima Pandey, Rasa Jaipur and Tanvi Kedia.)

Designer duo Hemant and Nandita presented outfits inspired by the American summer of the late 60s with bold prints in hues of white, orange and red. Separates were prevalent throughout their collection just like designer Pallavi Mohan’s ‘Not so serious’ approach. Shirt dresses, crop jackets and embellished skirts in shades of peach, pink and blue are what made her collection stand out! Designers Dev R Nil came up with a line for men & women yet again. Another collection on the second day that took inspiration from the 60s, the outfits were decked with floral prints & textures.

(From left to right: Hemant & Nandita, Pallavi Mohan and Dev R Nil.)

Tennis skirts, visor caps and cut-out dresses amalgamated with Indian textiles, is what designer Anand Bhushan presented in his assemblage of garments. A perfect example of fashionable sportswear at its very best, his collection titled ‘Deuce’ made the perfect sports-luxe statement. Samant Chauhan’s ‘Kinnaur Queen’ collection defined pure luxury on the ramp! Gold detailing, impeccable embroidery with structures seen rarely is what set the runway on fire.

(From left to right: Anand Bhushan and Samant Chauhan.)

Adding another feather to the vintage stories for the day was designer Payal Pratap. Inspired by the 50’s era, the designer incorporated floral patterns with stripes and polka dots giving her ‘Vintage Rose’ line a very sophisticated yet serene look. Embracing his ‘Inner Child’ was designer Ashish N Soni. Concluding the day with fun and quirkiness with models rollerskating down the ramp, Ashish added another unique fashion show memory in our hearts!

(From left to right: Payal Pratap and Ashish N Soni.)

October 9, 2015