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  • Can’t wait for India to meet Pakistan in the battlefield this Sunday? This ad understands exactly how each one of us feels!

    Can’t wait for India to meet Pakistan in the battlefield this Sunday? This ad understands exactly how each one of us feels!

    It all started in the year ’92 when two neighbours – or let’s just call them arch nemesis (in the world of cricket) stepped into the ODI World Cup on opposite sides. Since then, the ‘Blue’ team has given the ‘Green’ one…well… enough sleepless nights – 5 times in a row!!!

    The most-awaited match between India and Pakistan is going to be Legen-wait-for-it-dary! Taking place on the 15th of February 2015 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – Australia, the 6th battle between the Green and the Blue team will surely keep Cricket fans all around the world glued to their screens. Lucky are those who would actually witness the game that’s known to make record-breaking history year after year! Sadly our favourite Sachin Tendulkar will not be seen on the field this time, but even that one fact can dampen our excitement only so much! Take a look at this video by Star Sports that perfectly captures the emotions of every Cricket fanatic in the country!

  • You might know the price but this video will teach you the value!

    You might know the price but this video will teach you the value!

    Ever wondered what to do with that old pair of shoes lying at the back of your shoe closet? This video will show you just how important your house’s clutter can be to someone else. Support Goonj’s initiative. Contribute. Don’t discard. 

  • Can you believe these celebs are turning 50 this year?

    Can you believe these celebs are turning 50 this year?

    Take a look at these celebrities who will be bringing in their 50th birthday this year! That’s right, these gorgeous faces will be marking half a century in 2015 (and we’re sure they’ll continue to look way younger than their actual age). Like they say, ‘Age is just a number’ and Hollywood seems to be the perfect example.

    Comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer and director all rolled into one, Chris Rock is set to celebrate his 50th birthday in February this year. This father of two beautiful daughters is getting younger by the day and it’s just impossible to believe he has hit the mid-life mark already.

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    Andre Romelle Young, popularly known by his stage name, Dr. Dre will be celebrating his golden jubilee in February this year as well and it is hard to believe. The uber-talented rapper and record producer is known to be the man behind Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and many more famous artists. Birthdays of stars like him just mean another year of entertaining the world with his eye for music and artists.

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    Emmy Award nominee Kristin Davis, famous for her role as ‘Charlotte’ in the epic series ‘Sex and the City’ will celebrate her 50th birth anniversary on 24th February looking like a 30-something. How is that possible? SERIOUSLY?

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    Our very own ‘Tony Stark’ a.k.a ‘Iron Man’ turns fifty on 24th April. With an amazing list of credits to his name Robert Downey, Jr. still manages to look as fresh and spunky as he used to when ‘Ally McBeal’ was on-air.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    With multiple awards in her kitty, the legendary author of the all-time favourite ‘Harry Potter’ series, JK Rowling is set to step into her 50th year with a magical touch on the 31st of July.

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    Son of comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben Stiller is also turning 50 this year. Known to crack people up with his comic talent, we hope the Emmy Award winner celebrates his birthday the ‘Zoolander’ way!

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    English actress and model Elizabeth Hurley will celebrate her 50th birthday this June! Yes, you read that rightthe lady who can pass off as a 25-year old without blinking an eye is also set to celebrate her golden jubilee year.

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    The oldest member of the American TV series ‘Entourage Kevin Dillon turns 50 on 19th August. This dapper dude does not look a day over 30, don’t you agree?

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    The Queen of Country Pop Shania Twain will celebrate her life’s 50th milestone in August this year and as unbelievable as it sounds, it is true!

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    The ‘Two and a Half Men’ star Charlie Sheen is turning 50 this year and this bad boy is far away from looking like it. From being one of the highest-paid actors on television to being famous for his recurrent battles in personal life, this star definitely does not look a day over 30!

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    All pictures sourced from IMDB.

  • And that’s what India does when the world’s most powerful leader drops in!

    And that’s what India does when the world’s most powerful leader drops in!

    Barack Obama is gracing us with his presence soon and we couldn’t be more excited! But for his grand-grand-GRAND welcome here’s a list of things that our country has been going crazy over, to make sure that Mr. President has a safe 3-day visit.

    1. Around 50,000 security personnel to ensure there’s no security breach!

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    2. 15,000 CCTV cameras and a 3-day traffic lockdown in key south and central Delhi areas.

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    3. 40 specialist sniffer dogs!

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    4. A special radar in the airspace to ensure Barack Obama’s safety during the Republic Day parade.

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    5. A multi-agency control room to monitor the surveillance operations in every area of the national capital.

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    6. No-fly zone to be declared at adjoining cities like Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow and Amritsar.

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    7. For his Taj visit, 600 workers have been hired to scrub the streets for Rs.300 a day!

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    8. Almost 1,600 American personnel, mostly from security agencies, to ensure the safety here.

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    And the thing we definitely look forward to (though that’s not something that’s done by the Indian government) is the armoured Cadillac limousine a.k.a the ‘Beast’ that would be Obama’s ride during the visit!

  • Androgyny in fashion: A trend that’s here to stay!

    Androgyny in fashion: A trend that’s here to stay!

    Out of the box dressing for women is rocking the fashion circuit as many women out there are exploring the men’s section of the stores. Breaking away from the usual, this trend is here to stay and how! Take a look!

    A slouchy ensemble could make for a man’s everyday wardrobe. But with changing times, the word ‘Unisex’ has taken the front seat.

    From Oxfords, Brogues and cap-toes to Neckties, Bows, Tailored blazers, gingham shirts and not-so-fitted trousers. This trend could be seen as the revival of the fashion statements made in the past particularly Sports-luxe and minimalism.

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    Androgynous clothing does give women’s dressing a new makeover in the form of a pronounced masculine statement.

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    Talking about statements, various celebrities have also joined the bandwagon in the past donning attire inspired by a man’s closet. Emma Watson, Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Ellen DeGeneres to name a few have grabbed eye balls over the years by blissfully blending androgyny and fashion.

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    Images sourced from the following websites:

    3bp.blogspot.com, alltheprettybirds.com, farm6.staticflickr.com, fashion156.com, fashionbombdaily.com, oxfam.org.uk, popsugar.assets.com, starpulse.com, staticsquarespace.com, stylefluidtrendz,blogspot.com, styloko.com, thefashionspot.com, twofortheshowblog.com

     

  • All you need to know about Pitti Uomo – MensFashion

    All you need to know about Pitti Uomo – MensFashion

    This goes out to all the fashionable men out there! Here’s something that you could definitely take inspiration from.

    Pitti Uomo, a bi-annual tradeshow held in Florence, Italy, witnesses an assemblage of uber-fashionable men every year. From retailers and buyers to even editors, the who’s who of the fashion industry is present at the event. It brings several brands, established and new, together under one roof to display a full season’s collection.

    Pitti Uomo

    Since its first edition in 1972, Pitti Uomo has been one of the most important platforms for clothing and accessories for men. The most intriguing part of the event is the extremely stylish street-wear donned by the attendees waiting to be captured by the shutterbugs. Here are a few looks for the season that aren’t just breath-taking but inspiring at the same time! Take a look at the highlights from this year’s iteration of Pitti Uomo which started on 13th January and concludes today.

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    Image Source: All images sourced from www.pittimmagine.com

  • Best looks on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    Best looks on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    The 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony wrapped up earlier today at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, California and the event witnessed Hollywood glamour at its best. Here are eight actresses who raised the fashion bar and gave us Red Carpet looks that took our breath away!

    Katherine Heigl stole the limelight, looking stunning in this Zac Posen structured gown. This navy blue number teamed with the perfect accessories, mermaid hair and strappy sandals really stood out on the Red Carpet.

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    Breaking away from the usual Red Carpet gowns was Emma Stone donning this Lanvin jumpsuit with a train at the back. A perfect fusion of chic and sporty, the embellished top with minimal accessories and magenta lips made for a refreshing change.

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    Doing sultry the right way was Kate Hudson in this cut-out Atelier Versace gown looking jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Offsetting the sensual outfit, just the right way, was her subtly-done hair and midi-earrings.

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    Golden Globe winner and nominee Jessica Chastain looked super edgy in her metallic look. She dazzled her way through the Red Carpet in this pleated Atelier Versace gown with red wavy hair, smokey eyes and nude lips, breezing into our best-dressed list.

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    Making the perfect sensual statement year-after-year is the Latina beauty Jennifer Lopez. Spotted wearing a Zuhair Murad silver sheer caftan gown with a plunging neckline and exaggerated thigh-high slits, J Lo outdid her own, very high standards of Red Carpet dressing.

    Jennifer Lopez at Golden Globes 2015
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    Another Zuhair Murad number styled to perfection was spotted on Chrissy Teigen who arrived at the event with her husband John Legend. Her blush pink beaded gown was teamed with a messy ponytail, a silver clutch and minimal jewellery.

    Chrissy Teigen at Golden Globes 2015
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    Actress Leslie Mann looked radiant in a fitted sunshine yellow, strapless Kaufmanfranco gown. She paired the bright yellow with a jewel green Ferragamo clutch along with drop earrings.

    Leslie Mann at Golden Globes 2015
    Source: usmagazine.com

    ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Taylor Schilling chose a red Ralph Lauren halter gown. Sporting a keyhole in the front with a neatly-tied bun and red lips, the actress looked completely phenomenal.

    Taylor Schilling at Golden Globes 2015
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  • 10 Indian animal shelters that will restore your faith in humanity!

    10 Indian animal shelters that will restore your faith in humanity!

    This goes out to all the animal lovers out there! Stray, lost and unloved animals, that need care and protection by us humans, can be found everywhere in the country! But there’s hope, and this hope comes in the form of small organisations also known as Animal shelters which run on donations, volunteers and faith. Take a look at a few of these altruistic bodies that all of us might want to be a part of. 

    1. People for animals – One of India’s largest animal welfare organisations with a nation-wide network of 26 hospitals and 165 units, People for animals or PFA works to rescue and rehabilitate sick and abandoned animals. With over 2.5 lakh members and over 50k followers on Facebook, PFA is bringing about a significant change in the attitude towards animal life in India.

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    2. Friendicoes – This New Delhi-based NGO has been rehabilitating animals in need for the last 35 years. Having witnessed tremendous growth and reach since its inception, Friendicoes looks after and finds homes for abandoned and rescued animals and runs a mobile clinic as well.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/friendicoesindia

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    3. The Voice of Stray Dogs – VOSD is a privately-run not-for-profit organisation based in Bengaluru.  Providing state-of-the-art services including monitored helplines, CRM-based tracking, modern vet services including MRIs, X-rays, diagnostics, sophisticated surgery and rehab for free to the dog on the street, we personally hope VOSD opens more shelters across the country.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/strays.in

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    4. Red Paws Rescue – Another one of the NGOs doing brilliant work in the capital, Red Paws Rescue seeks to rescue stray and abandoned dogs. Being closely associated with several animal shelters throughout the country, Red Paws Rescueaims at finding homes for abandoned pooches. It places these pets into loving homes and conducts mass sterilisationsof stray animals in different zones across Delhi.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/redpawsrescue

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    5. Animal Rescue Corps (Gurgaon) – As the name suggests, this Gurgaon-based NGO is fully run by volunteers aiming at rescuing injured animals who have met with accidents. It also endeavours to create public awareness to bring animal suffering to a stop in the country.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/rescueanimalsgurgaon

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    6. Blue Cross of India – The motto of this animal shelter reads: ‘We exist to reduce animal suffering’ and we believe that’s all one needs to know from a promising shelter like BCI. This Chennai-based philanthropic body was established in 1959 and was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act in 1964, with the aim to alleviate the suffering of animals.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/bluecrossofindia

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    7. Animal Aid unlimited – Animal Aid Unlimited is a rescue centre, hospital and sanctuary for ownerless street animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Founded in 2002, the shelter aims at equality and protection of all animals and a complete end to the use and abuse of animals.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalAidUnlimited

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    8. Dharamsala Animal Rescue – Dharamsala Animal Rescue was founded in order to humanely help stray dogs and protect the people of Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh from rabies. The animal shelter provides animal control and rescue programmes, adoption and community education.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/DharamsalaAnimalRescue

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    9. Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) – The Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) is India’s oldest and Delhi’s largest all-animal shelter. It was founded in 1980 from a legacy bequeathed by the late Mrs. Ruth Cowell of New South Wales, Australia to Sanjay Gandhi. The shelter is driven by the goal of rescuing, providing homes to, treating and rehabilitating sick and needy animals.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.gandhiAAC

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    10. Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals (VSPCA) – Founded in 1996, this eco-sanctuary based in Vishakhapatnam deals with the rescue, protection and care of stray animals. The mission of the shelter is to save and protect animals, to promote an environment where suffering is absent, to preach a humane lifestyle (which is ideally a vegan diet) and teach animal-friendly farming throughout India.

    Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/VSPCA

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    PS – If we have missed out any other crucial NGOs/Shelters out there which are doing the kind of work that deserves mention and must be highlighted, please drop in a comment below.

  • 5 Interesting word game apps for your friends & family!

    5 Interesting word game apps for your friends & family!

    If you love stimulation with interesting word games on your smart phone, make sure each one out of these five is off your list! Take a look at the five most engaging brain ticklers available for download on your smartphones, iPads and Tablets:

    Top 5 Word Game Apps

    1. Ruzzle – Developed by the Swedish gaming company MAG Interactive, Ruzzle enables its players to challenge an opponent chosen either randomly or from the players’ friend lists. Based on the structure of a 4×4 grid of letters, this game involves forming as many words as possible with the sixteen letters in the grid within two minutes.

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    2. QuizUp – Developed by Iceland-based Plain Vanilla Games, QuizUp is yet another extremely addictive game that allows you to challenge an opponent in a timed quiz. With a fan base of over 20 million, this app covers a wide array of topics including scrambled words.

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    3. Letterpress – A close competitor of Ruzzle is Letterpress. It is a grid-based game that allows players to find words, steal tiles and even colour the board while playing. Form words using letter pieces anywhere on the game board and challenge your friends to see who gains the maximum score!

    Screenshot of letterpress-among popular word game apps

    4. Word Search Colorful – This colorful and vibrant app will definitely remind you of the good ol’ days when letter grids used to appear in newspapers. That’s right! The word search game is all about finding hidden words amongst scattered letters and forming a colorful palette with your thumbs.

    Word Search Colorful-among popular word game apps

    5. What’s the Word – As the name suggests, this super addictive game shows its users four pictures that have one word in common between them and needless to say, the user has to guess the word. To make it simpler for all the players, the game also displays the letter count of the word that needs to be guessed!

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  • Four apps that helped us get through 2014

    Four apps that helped us get through 2014

    The rise of mobile applications reached new heights in 2014. From games, online dating to pictures, the year 2014 was all about apps that made your life easy. With everyone chanting the single-touch mantra apps took precedence over even programs on laptops. Not just simplifying routine work like paying bills and easy banking, some mobile apps just helped us get through life because of the addictive distractions they offer. Here’s the lowdown;

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    Plain Vanilla Games’ ‘QuizUp’ was launched in November 2013 for iOS devices and in March 2014 for Android devices. This addictive game lets users answer multiple choice questions of various topics related to almost everything under the sun; from your favourite TV shows to general math. You can choose to play against random players or battle with your friends and family. The app generated a user base of over 20 million in 2014 and kept us glued to our phones.

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    Snapchat 

    Every time you spot a person taking a selfie in a public place, you know they are snappin-a-chat away. Snapchat made regular text messaging passé in 2014. With growing popularity, Snapchat started including videos, storyboards, fests and event promotions from across the world. With over an estimated 100 million monthly active users, Snapchat made it to our list of apps that kept us happy throughout 2014.

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    Facebook Messenger

    When Facebook forced that Facebook messenger on us, everyone was anything but happy. Breaking away from the routine and getting a separate app just for messages wasn’t easy. However, soon the messenger turned into a fully equipped messaging service with text and voice. Garnering almost 500 million users the Facebook Messenger app provided another east to use communication tool.

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    Tinder

    If anyone used GPS technology right it was the developers of Tinder. Tinder lets you meet people from around you and you get to choose them based on their appearances (the single point of criticism for the app). The phenomenal matchmaking app has close to 10 million active users daily and has helped a lot of people find friends, hook-ups and sometimes even S.O.’s

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    Quizup picture sourced from www.quickmeme.com 

    All gifs sourced from www.giphy.com

  • 2014 –The year when Bollywood actresses showed the world what they’ve got!

    2014 –The year when Bollywood actresses showed the world what they’ve got!

    This year the ladies of Bollywood showed the world that they have more to offer than their stunning good looks. They were courageous, brave and far from letting the world bog them down! Here are 5 times B-town actresses stood up for themselves and set examples for women the world over.

    #1 When Anushka Sharma talked openly about her “lip job”

    After Anushka Sharma made an appearance on ‘Koffee With Karan’ earlier this year, her lips were written about almost everywhere. People could not stop talking about how she got enhancements and went under the knife to look, well… more appealing. Anushka, however, did not remain silent about the issue and made sure she had her side of things heard, inspiring a lot of women!

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    #2 The time when Alia Bhatt laughed at herself with the whole world

    Alia Bhatt’s ‘Koffee With Karan’ appearance also left a mark on the world when she excitedly let out that she thought Prithviraj Chavan is the President of India. The incident sparked millions of internet memes, trolls and jokes but Bhatt had the most amazing comeback. She collaborated with AIB and came up with this video that left everyone flabbergasted.

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    #3 When Deepika Padukone asked a leading daily to respect women!

    A leading newspaper published a whole story about Deepika’s cleavage and here’s her answer! Enough said! #Respect

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    #4 Sonakshi Sinha’s comeback for weight critics and Kamaal R Khan

    Throughout her career the critics have only noticed Sonakshi Sinha’s weight and she had a small gift for them on Instagram.

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    Not just the weight critics, Sonakshi had something ready for the self-proclaimed critic Kamal R Khan too!

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    #5 When Parineeti Chopra taught an ignorant journalist about the menstrual cycle so effortlessly!

    While Parineeti Chopra was promoting Whisper’s ‘Touch the Pickle’ campaign, a male journalist addressed women’s periods as a “problem” leaving the actress enraged. But Parineeti remained her calm self and made sure she gave him a piece of his mind.

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    All pictures sourced from the actresses’ respective Twitter/Instagram accounts. 

  • The 25 things worth remembering that happened in 2014

    The 25 things worth remembering that happened in 2014

    As the year wraps up, let us remind you of these top 25 stories of 2014 that probably made you scan Google for more scoop ‘coz the headline just wasn’t enough! Take a look.

    1. The ‘Sanskaari man’

    Yes Alok Nath did get his due fame in the end of 2013 but the memes continued till early this year! This 58 year old ‘Babuji’ was one of the hottest internet sensations inspiring the multiple rib-cracking memes hovering around online.

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    2. Ellen DeGeneres’s Oscar selfie

    The most epic selfie of all times was taken at the Oscars early this year! Nothing can break the record of over 3 million retweets of this picture within a year! And then our Indian celebs jumped on the bandwagon too, legitimising selfies all over the country forever!

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    3. Kevin Spacey’s ‘Lungi Dance’

    Bollywood made us proud! Thank you Deepika and Shahid.

    4. The Flappy Bird addiction

    If you didn’t get your hands on the most-downloaded game of the year 2014, all we gotta say is – there’s nothing you can do now! The game was discontinued because the creator of the game Dong Nguyen thought it was ‘too addictive’ for the users and the success of the game ruined his simple life. Oh Well!

    Flappy Bird addiction-among top stories of 2014
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    5. Kim & Kanye’s glossy affair 
    Step 1. North West
    Step 2. Let’s be on the cover of Vogue
    Step 3. Let’s get married!
    Step 4. THAT!

    Kim and Kanye glossy affair -top story of 2014
    Source: www.nydailynews.com

    6. Sarthak Agarwal scored 99.6% in CBSE in the year 2014!

    Looks like Alok Nath’s aashirwaad worked for this wonderboy and the world agrees!

    Sarthak Agarwal scored 99.6 percent in CBSE
    Source: www.deccanchronicle.com

    7. When King Joffrey Baratheon was poisoned

    One of the top 25 stories of 2014 was the death of King Joffrey Bratheon! Finally! The good did triumph over evil in Game of Thrones! And we thought this day would never come. Could Jon Snow be the next king now? Please?

    When King Joffrey Baratheon was poisoned
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    8. How I Met Your Mother finally got its disappointing ending – And we were so mad!

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    9. When Fifty Shades of Grey released its first trailer

    The fans of the famed book got their first glimpse of what Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele would look like in real life! Disappointing for some, exciting for many others, the trailer managed to work its magic and make it through our list of the top 25 stories of 2014! #MrGreyWillSeeYouNow

    10. When Beyonce’s Sister Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z in an Elevator – Well that’s some family bonding!

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    11. When ISRO made us proud with the Mars orbiter

    Another reason to feel proud about being Indian. How our country made it to the Red planet in the first attempt. Way to go Managalyaan! One of the very important things that happened in 2014, Mangalyaan created history like never before! #NeverHappenedBefore

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    12. When nude celebrity pictures raided the internet

    That was unfortunate. Not cool. We love all the actors especially you JLaw #RespectPeoplesPersonalProperty #Karma

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    13. When Flipkart had their biggest sale ever

    E-commerce giant Flipkart.com had its biggest sale ever in October this year. ‘The Big Billion day’ was supposed to be a milestone event for the company. The ‘aam aadmi’, however, had a different story to tell. Perhaps these twitter feed below can give us an idea.

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    14. (Talking about Aam Aadmi) Our very own Muffler man is set to make a comeback

    After being in power for 49 days this year, Mr. Kejriwal is all set to make an iconic comeback in the upcoming Delhi elections in the year 2014. Let’s see what’s in store for us this time!

    Aam Aadmi Party that made top story in 2014
    Source: www.theunrealtimes.com

    15. Alia Bhatt came back with a comeback!

    For all those internet bullies who tried to get their 5 minutes of fame by coming up with Alia-Bhatt-is-so-dumb jokes, the actress featured in a comeback video along with All India Bakch*d and won our hearts! Well done Alia! #GeniusOfTheYear

    16. When the Apple CEO said these words “I’m proud to be gay”

    We love Apple and we love how Tim Cook encouraged people all over the world to accept themselves as they are.

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    17. When George Clooney tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin

    It may be his second time at the altar but there’s no other couple THAT gorgeous. Sorry ladies, September 29th 2014 took away Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor from ya’ll!!

    George Clooney tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin
    Source: www.panorama.it

    18. And if there were any unshattered hearts left in the world then they were broken into bits when British heartthrob, Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to actress Sophie Hunter in The Times of London. The Cumber… ahem… Collective literally tore the internet apart. The cute, traditional announcement did nothing to make the pain less bitter-sweet!

    Things that happened in 2014
    Source: www.hollywoodlife.com

    19. And the next day Google pulled the plug on Orkut

    After living a popular life for 10 years, Google’s first social networking site Orkut was shut down. RIP Orkut, you’ve been so kind and supportive to us through our entire childhood!

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    Source: www.orkut.com

    20. When our PM, Narendra Modi, rocked Central Park with Hugh Jackman

    Quoting the famous dialogue from the Star Wars movies ‘May the force be with you’ with all his passion while standing next to Wolverine, proves that PM Modi is way cooler than you think he is! #Maytheforcebewithyou

    When our PM, Narendra Modi, rocked Central Park with Hugh Jackman
    Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival

    21. When PM Modi launched the ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’

    PM Modi launched The ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ nationwide to focus on sanitation, hygiene and waste management. Not just the PM, biggies like Anil Ambani, Big B, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan also joined the bandwagon and contributed their bit in keeping the country clean.

    Swacch Bharat Abhiyan
    Source: www.dnaindia.com

    22. When blue ticks ruined our lives

    2014 will also go down as the year of those evil blue ticks that Whatsapp introduced, making lives difficult the world over! Why Whatsapp? Why?!

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    23. When Salman Khan’s sister got married

    Known as the biggest B-town event this year, this 65-crore big fat wedding witnessed an assemblage of the most sought-after people of the country and some people buried the hatchet. Wonder why we weren’t invited?!

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    24. When Gauhar Khan was slapped for wearing skimpy clothes

    On the set of India’s Raw Star, the ex-Big Boss winner was slapped by an audience member for wearing…ugghhh not-very-modest clothes!

    25. DDLJ completes 1000 weeks

    The epic romantic saga of the 90’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge entered its 1000th running week at the Maratha Mandir in December and the movie still manages to warm the cockles of our hearts. To celebrate this milestone for the movie that defined an era in Bollywood, YRF produced this new trailer that had us going for the tissues. #DDLJForever

  • PURNAM: An endeavour for a cause

    PURNAM: An endeavour for a cause

    PURNAM is a noble endeavour that started with an intention to encourage upcoming entrepreneurs from across India to come together and display their work on a large scale. A one-of-a-kind lifestyle exhibition, PURNAM was conceputalised by four volunteers of the NGO Akshay Pratishthan; Indu Gupta, Jani Dhingra, Sarita Baluja and Saroj Bhatia. We caught up with them recently and here are the excerpts from their interview:

    An organisation started by four spirited workers of the NGO Akshay Pratishthan, PURNAM, encourages striving entrepreneurs from across the country to showcase their talent to a large pool of buyers.

    Jani Dhingra: We four ladies, we’ve known each other for 20 years working as volunteers for Akshay Pratishthan and we started our own PURNAM since 2006. And we started by going to Ludhiana first to Punjab, Jalandhar and Chandigarh and then in Delhi also we were invited by the other NGos to do fundraising for them.

    Sarita Baluja: PURNAM was conceptualised in 2006 driven by the objective of opening avenues for those willing to exhibit their product lines. We wanted to create a platform that optimises the talent from across the country within domestic geographies and also internationally. We got a chance to showcase indigenous talent abroad when we found a coordinator in Dubai, who wanted us to put up an exhibition here.

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    Saroj Bhatia: We have been holding exhibitions during Raksha Bandhan for four years because entrepreneurs really want to display their product lines at that time of the year. Also, because of the festivities the products sell very well.

    Indu Gupta: We’ve got this exhibition coming up on 16th December in Eros hotel in Nehru place, and we did one exhibition in July and we thought that winter is the right time to do an exhibition because lots of weddings and festivities go on in December and January, March so we are doing it in Eros hotel. We have got a lot of hope for the future; we are planning to do two exhibitions in Delhi and maybe one out of the country and one within the country.

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  • All about Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 Gurgaon!

    All about Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 Gurgaon!

    The Gurgaon leg of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 was a fusion of all things glam; style, Bollywood, music and technology. The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon was brimming with fashion and music enthusiasts from across the country and we get you the download.

    Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2014 began in Hyderabad on November 15 and reached Gurgaon on November 22. Actor Boman Irani graced the event as the style blender on the first day of the two-day extravaganza.

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    Designers Rocky S and Neeta Lulla showcased their collections at the first day of the event with actress Esha Gupta walking the ramp as showstopper for Neeta Lulla in a gold and black ensemble. The show was powered by beats from the Boom Bay Central.

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    Second day of the glam-packed event saw designer Little Shilpa display her art and disco inspired collection.  Designer Gaurav Gupta’s line-up borrowed inspiration from Greek goddesses with actress Shraddha Kapoor walking as the showstopper for his collection. Artists Grain, Karsh Kale and Ankur Tiwari had the crowd spellbound with their music performances.

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  • FabFurnish.com and CRY join hands to spread joy on Children’s Day

    FabFurnish.com and CRY join hands to spread joy on Children’s Day

    Children’s Day has always been an occasion to reach out to kids and make the day special for them. FabFurnish.com has led the way by celebrating it with a difference this year. The FabFurnish.com Team, went all out to spread cheer among the kids at ‘Pahal’, one of the project partner of Child Rights & You (CRY). The children were presented with furniture items that can help them to build a bigger and brighter future for themselves.

    On the occasion of Children’s Day, FabFurnish.com spreads smiles amongst the kids at CRY supported project PAHAL.

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    FabFurnish.com presented kids with study workstations. Every child deserves a bright future. Every child deserves a smile. Gift a smile this Children’s Day #GiftASmile

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    An initiative by FabFurnish.com in association with Child Rights & You (CRY)