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Keeping a track of your expenditure just got easier with the ‘Spending tracker’ app that allows smartphone users to keep a check on their monthly income and expenses.
With its simple and easy-to-use interface, ‘Spending tracker’ enables its users to calculate an estimate of their monthly expense from their current as well as carry-over salary for each month.
Displaying various options, the end user can calculate their expected expenses under various available categories or by simply adding their own categories. The app also offers different modes for those who want to calculate their weekly as well as yearly expenses.
Available for download on Android as well as iOS platforms, ‘Spending tracker’ also gives out a graphical representation to its users depicting their expenses versus income on tilting the phone into landscape mode.
Ditch those clichéd dresses and make a statement with this two-piece look this spring. Pair a crop top with a midi skirt and get our outfit of the week look. Read more to find out how
Dresses have been done to death and spring is all about inducing freshness into your lives. So this week, bring your favourite crop top out and team it with a high-waist fitted midi skirt. This sophisticated ensemble allows you to flaunt some skin in a sexy yet elegant way. What’s more, red carpet divas like Selena Gomez, Khloe Kardashian and Lupita N’yongo have been making heads turn with this look on the red carpet. Get this refreshing outfit of the week look by adding matching accessories like a handbag, heels, bracelet, a watch and a neck piece. This also saves you money as the two pieces can be paired with the different items of clothing separately as a whole new outfit.
If you love to travel and are always on a look out for reasonable deals then you cannot afford to miss our app of the week on your phone. ‘Hopper’ constantly tracks air fares and analyses how the prices move to help you pick the best rates. Here’s everything you need to know about the app.
This free app constantly monitors upward and downward movements in air fares and helps you buy your tickets at the cheapest predicted price.All you need to do is download ‘Hopper’ on your phone and put in your travel details. By means of a calendar, the app will indicate the cheapest and most expensive time to buy your tickets. It’s ‘Price Prediction’ tool analyses the prices in real-time and lets you know the right time to plan your travel.
‘Hopper’ also has a ‘Watch This Trip’ feature that alerts you the instant the best fare is available for your travel dates via a push notification. Once you’ve booked your tickets, you can just click on ‘Stop Watching Trip’ to disable the alerts.
This app is only available for Apple devices as of now.
This week’s ‘Outfit of the week’ took inspiration from a mix of comfort and style for a laidback formal look. We found this outfit here and created a unique Forever 21 version for you to pick from the stores. Take a look.
Pick a bright-coloured summer blazer and pair it with contrast cotton pants. You may add a belt that matches your bag and shoes. Add a touch of bling with fashion jewellery pieces. And yes, for those bright days, do not forget to carry your sunnies.
When it comes to big movie releases this month, Hollywood is taking the lead. That’s right, with only a couple of big Bollywood releases scheduled for March, your month ahead is going to be packed with some solid Hollywood movies. Take a look at these eleven films hitting the screens this month and what they are all about!
1. Fifty Shades of Grey – 6th March
First up is ‘Fifty shades of Grey’, the much awaited romantic flick based on British author E. L. James’ bestselling novel of the same name. The release was unfortunately (and expectedly) delayed in India due to censor board issues. But looks like 6th March will finally be the day of some steamy scenes in Indian theatres with Anastasia (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan).
Run Time – 125 minutes.
2. Focus – 6th March
Releasing on the same day (after being rescheduled as well) is the American romantic dark comedy ‘Focus’ starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie as marvellous grifts who get romantically involved only to fall apart later. Things go awry when they meet again after three years realising that they are on the opposite sides in the same scam! What happens next? Find out on 6th March.
Run Time – 104 minutes.
3. Unfinished Business – 6th March
Another comedy scheduled to hit the screens on the same day is ‘Unfinished Business’. Starring Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco and Sienna Miller; this Ken Scott directorial revolves around an adventurous journey of a businessman and his two associates through Europe and their bizarre encounters along this not-so-business-like trip.
Run Time – 91 minutes.
4. In The Heart of The Sea – 13th March
Our favourite Thor is back in a new avatar with the biographical thriller ‘In The Heart of The Sea’. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Cillian Murphy, the movie’s plot dates back to the year 1820 when a New England whaling ship Essex is rammed by a mammoth-sized whale while leaving the ship’s surviving crew stranded in the middle of the sea. Things get worse with each passing day when the surviving crew is pushed to their limits to stay alive.
Run Time – 121 minutes.
5. Cinderella – 20th March
Following Disney’s animated adaptation from the 50’s, ‘Cinderella’ hits the screens on 20th March. Starring Lily James as Cinderella, Hayley Atwell and Cate Blanchett, this British/American fantasy flick perfectly depicts the magical life of Cinderella with a few twists in good ol’ fairy tale fashion.
Run Time – 112 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DF6U1HcGQ
6. The Divergent Series: Insurgent – 20th March
The second installment of ‘Divergent trilogy’ a.k.a ‘Insurgent’ is scheduled to release on the same day. Following the events of the previous installment from the series, this sequel stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Octavia Spencer.
Sean Penn starrer ‘The Gunman’ revolves around the story of a former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD and looking to settle down with the love of his life. However, in order to achieve a stable life he must run across Europe to clear his name and deal with the events that unfold on the way. Based on Jean-Patrick Manchette’s novel ‘The Prone Gunman’, this action-thriller is slated for release on 20th March.
Run Time – 115 minutes.
8. Tracers – 20th March
Releasing on the same day is another action-thriller ‘Tracers’ starring the ‘Twilight’ star Taylor Lautner along with Marie Avgeropoulos and Adam Rayner. Lautner plays the role of an NYC bike messenger struggling to make ends meet until he meets Avgeropoulos who helps him find his passion for parkour.
Run Time – 93 minutes.
9. Dragon Blade – 27th March
Hong Kong action legend Jackie Chan is back with ‘Dragon Blade’ along with actors John Cusack and Adrien Brody. This historical action flick is based on the story a group of missing Roman soldiers who travelled to China in 48 BC.
Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart starrer comedy ‘Get Hard’ is set to tickle your funny bone this March. When an innocent businessman (Ferrell) gets convicted for a crime, he decides to take help from the man who washes his car (Hart) to prep for a life behind bars.
Run Time – 100 minutes.
11. Home – 27th March
If you get Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez in one big fat animated movie, there’s nothing else to do but to devour it with tonnes of popcorn and coke! The movie circles around the story of two very… umm… different friends – a human and an alien and their rib-cracking adventurous journey to discover the true meaning of the word called ‘Home’.
Run Time – 94 minutes.
To plan your Bollywood movie calendar for this month click here.
Looks like Bollywood is taking a small break with just three interesting movies in its kitty this month. Catch ‘Dirty Politics’, ‘NH10’ and ‘Hunterrr’ at a cinema near you this month to get your much-needed dose of B’town masala. Here’s everything you need to know about these Bollywood movies before booking your tickets.
Dirty Politics – 6th March, 2015 K.C. Bokadia’s ‘Dirty Politics’ is set to hit the silver screen on the Holi weekend. In lead roles are Mallika Sherawat, veteran actors Anupam Kher, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff and Ashutosh Rana. As the name suggests, the movie is set against a contemporary political backdrop and is already making headlines for Mallika Sherawat and Om Puri’s steamy on-screen chemistry. Rumour also has it that Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was offered a role in this movie back in 2012. Take a look at this trailer to find out what we are talking about.
NH10 – 13th March, 2015 Anushka Sharma’s debut production ‘NH10’ has her and actor Neil Bhoopalam as a part of the star cast. It is slated for a release on 13th March. This thriller is about a young couple’s rather disastrous rendezvous with a group of violent criminals while they are on a road trip.
Hunterrr – 20th March, 2015 Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl’s sex comedy ‘Hunterrr’ will be out on 20th March. Starring Gulshan Devaiah, Radhika Apte and Sai Tamhankar, this movie revolves around the life of a lecherous sex addict and his encounters with women. Just one look at the trailer would want you to book your movie tickets right about now.
To plan your Hollywood movie calendar for March click here.
You can now chat freely with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network by downloading FlashChat on your smatrphones. This app allows you to chat using a username of your choice anonymously with people connected through the same Wi-Fi network within a radius of one kilometer. What’s more, this messages sent through this app disappear after some time so you don’t have to bother cleaning up your conversations. Take a look at how this app works
FlashChat allows you to chat with your classmates, co-workers, family or anyone who is connected through the same Wi-Fi within a radius of one kilometre. The messages are instant and you do not have to add people through friend requests.
You can chat in groups or send messages privately with people sharing the same Wi-Fi network. The unique feature of this app is that your messages will disappear, even from the server, a short time after you leave the Wi-Fi network so you don’t have to worry about deleting your personal conversations.
This app is available on both android and iOS devices.
Brush that pair of boyfriend denims kept at the back of your closet and style it with a jacket this week. We found this ensemble here that inspired us into putting together this outfit of the week. You can buy all these products from Jabong.
Pair your distressed boyfriend jeans with a loose white top and and light colour jacket. Add a belt that matches your bag and nude heels for that lady-like touch. Do not forget to accessorise with a watch and more chunky arm jewels.
Here are the links to purchase the merchandise used in the picture above – blazer, top, jeans, bag, heels, belt and the watch
Need inspiration for your outfit this weekend? We’ve found this street style look at www.nymag.com which is perfect for both day and night time. It’s good for dressing up or dressing down AND you can get this entire look at KOOVS!
We absolutely love this look and put together this Koovs version of it for ya’ll. The knot at the bottom of the maxi is a catchy detail that can be done to most of your maxis or long skirts. Pair your maxi with a statement belt and a tote. Accessories always add that little finishing touch to all your outfits so you may add bangles, chunky bracelets and sunglasses to it. If you’re not a fan of high heels then wear these cool flats instead. Have a great weekend!
Designer Annamika Khanna’s preview at Ensemble defines an exquisite paradigm in the world of Fashion!
Visit the multi-designer fashion store ‘Ensemble’ located at the DLF Emporio mall, New Delhi to catch its first ever preview of celebrated designer Annamika Khanna’s collection. Known for her exceptional blend of Indian crafts with a modern twist, this Kolkata-based designer recently unveiled her new collection that’s impeccably designed with various techniques & foolproof craftsmanship. Take a look.
Incorporating a palette of various shades in her traditional style, the collection comprises ivories and blacks with deep reds, pastel pink and fresh floral prints to get that ethereal look.
Where: Ensemble, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Get your hands on the most addictive game doing the rounds right now, Crossy Road. Released only two months ago, it has already been anointed as one of the most unputdownable by gaming junkies. With an adorable chicken as the mascot, swiping safely across roads full of moving traffic, rivers with floating logs and crocodiles was never so much fun.
If you thought the ever-famous game of 2013 ‘Flappy Bird’ was addictive, try ‘Crossy Road’. It has been compared time and again to the classic 80’s arcade game ‘Frogger’, only more exciting and challenging.
Inspired by the joke ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’ Crossy Road requires you to be extremely agile and alert and you can’t linger anywhere for too long. But what seals the deal is the social component. You’re basically competing against your Game Center leaderboard friends in terms of distance covered.
Enabling its players to choose from a wide array of characters including Bunnies, Cats, Monsters, Unicorns and many more, the game unfolds different levels as you play along collecting coins.
The game is available for download on Apple and Android platforms.
The popular perception is that Valentine’s Day is tough on a man. On the contrary, if you’re the kind of woman who doesn’t believe in clichés and loves to make her man feel special, you know that the day of love is way trickier for you. The reason is simple! Picking a V-day gift for a man is a mind-boggling game at a time when all the shops are decked in different shades of pink and red. But help is at hand… Here’s a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him that will help you with your conundrum.
Is your man the dapper variety? Well, then we suggest you pick a pair of shoes, a Henley shirt or cuffed jeans. If you’re not sure about the sizes then go for fashion accessories like sunglasses, cufflinks or a tie.
If your budget allows you to buy something extravagant, turn to watches. Most men wear watches on a daily basis. Plus, a watch will remind him of you every day… or shall we say, every minute?! You can also buy him a wallet or a new bag for his laptop.
Technology is to men like fashion is to women, so get your man the latest gadget if he doesn’t have it already like the new iPad. If he does, then maybe look for an upgraded version of his favorite gadget for instance, an iPhone 6 from a 5S. If you’re not looking at spending so much money then get him the right add-ons for his gadgets like a wireless mouse, an external hard drive or maybe a power bank.
For the fitness freaks out there, you may purchase portable resistance bands, wireless Bluetooth earphones, armbands or wristbands for running.
If your Valentine is a travel enthusiast, you would want invest in a good travel or shaving kit along with the right toiletries. Since men don’t really appreciate the cutesy printed kits, we suggest you go for one in black or a dark blue. Add a nice shaving gel, an aftershave lotion, a deodorant roll-on or maybe a beard smoothening lotion if your guy likes to sport a stubble.
If none of these Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him sounds appealing to you then go for traditional treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, a pack of his favourite dark chocolates, a bottle of his preferred wine or better still, take charge and take him out for a sweet candlelit dinner.
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for her? Click here to get a list of ideas to get you started
Waiting for your friends at a restaurant? Send them a ‘Glympse’ to let them know that you’ve reached or just request a ‘Glympse’ from somebody who is always running late! ‘Glympse’ makes life easy by letting its users share their location in real time with the people they trust. It also lets you create groups with friends and family to make planning your get-togethers easy. Here’s everything you need to know about this app.
Download ‘Glympse’ on your smartphone and allow it to access your location. Click on ‘Send Glympse’ to let your friends and family know where you are. Unlike other location-sharing apps, ‘Glympse’ lets your friends track your location for a chosen period of time starting from a second to four hours. So say you’re picking up a friend from a bus station and she sends you a ‘Glympse’, you can track where the bus is and pick her up just when she is about to get off.
The best feature of this app is that you can share your location by means of other social media apps like Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp and more. So the recipient of the ‘Glympse’ doesn’t necessarily need the same app on his or her phone to track where you are. It also lets you know if your friends viewed your ‘Glympse’ or when they are tracking you.
You can download this app through the following links;
This February is going to be epic! Why? Because the much-awaited ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ releases a day before Valentine’s Day! What’s more… there is an exciting line-up of Hollywood movies like ‘Jupiter Ascending’, ‘Blackhat’, ‘Focus’, ‘The Lazarus Effect’ and ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ hitting screens near you! Take a quick look at what they are all about!
Jupiter Ascending – 6th February
Releasing on 6th February is the sci-fi flick ‘Jupiter Ascending’. Starring Hollywood hotties Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum, the movie focusses on the adventurous journey of Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) from being a mere janitor to playing a part that involves going beyond the planet Earth to fulfill her destiny. Well that’s something interestingly unusual!
Fifty Shades of Grey – 13th February
13th February will be marked as the day when the most anticipated movie of 2015 – ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hits the cinema. Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel of the same name, the American romantic drama stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Dear Fifty Shades, thanks for making our Valentine’s Day interesting for once.
Blackhat – 27th February
On 27th February we shall see the legendary ‘Thor’ in a whole new avatar! That’s right, Chris Hemsworth-starrer ‘Blackhat’ is set within the world of global cybercrime where an American/Chinese joint anti-cyber theft task force races to root out a Southeast Asian hacker.
Focus – 27th February
Releasing on the same day is ‘Focus’. The American romantic comedy-drama stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie as marvellous grifts who get romantically involved only to fall apart later. Things go awry when they meet again after three years realising that they are on the opposite sides in the same scam! What happens next? Find out on the 27th!
The Lazarus Effect – 27th February
Finally a spooky flick in February! ‘The Lazarus Effect’ is another movie hitting the screens on the same day. Starring Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters and Sarah Bolger; the movie’s interesting plot revolves around a group of medical professionals who have found a way to bring the dead back with a serum named ‘Lazarus’. However, the story takes a turn when one of the professionals dies in an accident and is brought back with the help of the same serum used on a human for the first time! Not so scary, isn’t it? What happens to her, though, might just give you goosebumps!
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – 27th February
The sequel to the British comedy-drama is finally here! ‘The Second best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ features the same ensemble cast as the first movie adding Richard Gere to the bandwagon. Personally, we’d recommend everyone to watch this one since it’s rare to find cheerful humour perfectly mixed with touching emotions in a totally cute movie!
If you’d like to know about the Bollywood movies that are releasing this February please click here.
‘Shamitabh’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘The Messenger of God’ and ‘Roy’ are all set to entertain you throughout the month of February. Here’s a roundup of the four Bollywood flicks and their premiere dates.
Shamitabh – 6th February
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and debutante Akshara Hassan, ‘Shamitabh’ will hit the cinemas on 6th Febraury. This movie revolves around the lives of two artists, a mute actor (played by Dhanush) and an alcoholic (played by Amitabh Bachchan). Bachchan lends his voice to the mute actor and turns him into a superstar. Catch the movie on 6th February to find out what happens next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzJfGRrHlxY
Roy – 13th February
Bringing double roles back this year is the movie ‘Roy’, starring Jacqueline Fernandez with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Rampal. A thriller with a love triangle, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as a conman, Arjun Rampal as a film director and Jacqueline Fernandez in two roles – one of an art enthusiast and the other of a movie director. Watch this one to witness the comeback of double roles in Indian cinema or simply to enjoy the chart-topping, super catchy song, ‘Chitiyan Kalaiyan’.
The Messenger of God – 13th February
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s infamous ‘The Messenger of God’ will hit the screens on 13th February. Singh will portray the role of Guru ji (a spiritual teacher) with a large number of followers who has resolved to eradicate issues like drug abuse and gender-related issues from the social fabric of the country.
Badlapur – 20th February
The action-thriller ‘Badlapur,’ starring Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddique in lead roles, is slated for release on 20th February. Varun Dhawan plays the role of Raghav a.k.a. Raghu looking to take revenge from the man who killed his wife and son in front of him while trying to rob his house 15 years ago.
If you’d like to know about the Hollywood movies that are releasing this February please click here.
