Category: What’s trending

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How to brunch in celebrity style: Get inspired from the Dil Dhadakne Do star cast

The star cast of Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do gathered for a Sunday brunch in Mumbai as they kicked off the movie’s promotion and flaunted their summery fashion. Whether you’re meeting your girlfriends or going out on a brunch date, putting together the perfect casual yet chic outfit can be tough. Get inspired from these celebrities to get an effortlessly stylish outfit you’re looking for.

1) Trendy Jumpsuit

A jumpsuit is an ideal way to be trendy, cool and sophisticated for a day out during summer. Check out Anushka Sharma in a chic, feminine jumpsuit with her hair tied up in a bun and get your style inspiration.

2) Accessories

Hats are the perfect summer accessory for an outing. Check out Ranveer Singh sporting the perfect pastel outfit and Farhan Akhtar shading from the sun for your brunch outfit inspiration.

3) Dress up

Piggy Chops proved that you can never go wrong with a summer dress on an outing. Flaunting a heart print midi dress and soft wavy hair she charmed everyone. A summer dress paired with minimum accessories and right footwear can chic up your brunch look.

May 6, 2015
App of the week: Dubsmash and rightly so!!

Dubsmash is a German video app that allows you to lip-sync to short audio clips including movies, songs, TV shows, quotes and much more. This app is the latest sensation amongst many celebs including our favourite man Ranveer Singh. Why do we love it? Because it makes simple conversations fun! Here’s how to use the app.

This app is available for free on both Android and iOS devices and comes with a very easy-to-use interface. Download it, search for your favourite tune or your favourite dialogue from a movie/TV show and just lip sync while you record a selfie video. Dubsmash also allows its users to upload their own dubs with the dubloader feature.

You can download the app for Android devices here

And for iOS devices here

May 5, 2015
Outfit of the week

Keep your look fresh and bright this summer by pairing a printed floral skirt with a crop top. Yes, floral printed flared skirts are a must have this summer and you can simply experiment with different colours and prints from light pinks and blues to bright neons. You can complete this semi-formal outfit look with minimal jewellery and add on accessories like a simple clutch, a wrist candy and high heels. Put on light makeup and you’ll be good to go and yes don’t forget to carry your glasses before you step out in the sun.

May 5, 2015
Hollywood movies releasing this May

Hollywood has a bunch of new movies coming up this month to spice up your boring weekends. This month is filled with action, comedy, adventure and horror. Mark your calendars and take a look at these movies hitting the screens near you.

1) Big Game – 8^th May

Big Game, an action adventure film, directed by Jalmari Helander stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ted Levine, Risto Salmi. The movie is about a boy who wanted to prove himself by spending 24 hours in the woods armed with only a bow and arrow ending rescuing the President of the United States. Find out how!

Run Time – 1hr 50mins

2) Hot Pursuit – 8^th May

Releasing on the same day is this action comedy flick Hot Pursuit. Starring the gorgeous Reese Witherspoon playing the role of a Texan police officer assigned to protect Sophia Vergara who is the wife of a drug boss. The story revolves around their adventurous journey as they race through Texas to reach the trial on time.

Run Time – 1hr 45mins

3) Mad Max: Fury Road – 15^th May

George Miller’s fourth action adventure from the Mad Max series is hitting screens this month on 15^th May. This post-apocalyptic action film starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy with Zoe Kravitz showcases the struggle of the max team which groups up with a mysterious woman to survive the catastrophe.

Run Time – 2hrs

4) Poltergeist – 22^nd May

The remake of the 1982’s flick Poltergeist is set to hit the screens on the 22nd May. Centering on the story of a suburban family that faces an invasion by several evil forces in their home, this horror saga is expected to take us back to its classic remake. Directed by Gil Kenan, the movie stars Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt and Jared Harris.

Run Time – 1hr 54mins

5) San Andreas – 29^th May

Releasing on the same day is San Andreas starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario. This action adventure revolves around the events that unfold when a severe earthquake hits the state of California. A Los Angeles Fire Department rescue-helicopter pilot and his ex-wife attempt to leave Los Angeles and head to San Francisco to find their estranged daughter.

Run Time – Not Available

6) Aloha – 29^th May

Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe’s Aloha is set to release on 29^th May. The movie revolves around the life of a military contractor and his love for an Air Force watchdog. It boasts of Hollywood heavyweights like Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, and Jay Baruchel.

Run Time – 2hr 26mins

May 1, 2015
Bollywood movies releasing this May

The month of May is all set to offer a mix of action, drama and comedy to keep you busy while the temperatures soar. Akshay Kumar, Ram Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut amongst others are set to entertain you. Here’s everything you need to know about the most awaited Bollywood movies releasing this month.

1) Gabbar is Back – 1^st May

This action drama flick is a remake of southern hit Ramanaa, starring Akshay Kumar and Shruti Hassan. The movie revolves around the life of Gabbar Singh Rajput, a man who decides to take charge of a social order and opts to fight against corruption in a world full of injustice.

Run Time -2 hrs 15 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T95zFC4Z2pY

2) Kuch Kuch Locha Hai – 8th May

This movie starring Ram Kapoor and starlet Sunny Leone is about the adventures of a rich businessman. The problems begin when he falls in love with a film star Shanaya (Sunny Leone). Packed with humour, this movie will surely take you on a laughter ride.

Run Time – 2 hrs 40 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNMoY9SoKpM

3) Piku – 8^th May

Piku is a comedy-drama film that revolves around the relationship of Piku who is an architect living in Delhi and her old father as they take a road trip to Kolkata. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan in lead roles, this movie has been one of the most awaited movies of 2015.

Run Time -2 hrs 15 mins

4) Bombay Velvet – 15^th May

Anurag Kashyap’s much talked about Bombay Velvet starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar is set to release on 15th May. Based in the 60’s era the film is about the story of a boxer Johnny Balraj (Ranbir Kapoor) and an aspiring jazz singer Rosie (Anushka Sharma). Based on historian Gyan Prakash’s book Mumbai Fables, the film is set to showcase the events that unfold when their hopes and dreams collide with their individual realities.

Run Time – 2 hrs 19 mins

5) Welcome to Karachi – 21^st May

Welcome to Karachi is a comedy about two Indians who want to go to the United States of America but instead land up in Karachi, Pakistan without their passports. Starring Arshad Warsi and Jackky Bhagnani this movie is sure to give you a hearty laughter.

Run Time – Not Available

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb3WnG4HXc4

6) Tanu Weds Manu Returns – 22^nd May

Tanu weds Manu Returns is a romantic comedy and a sequel to the 2011 hit Tanu Weds Manu starring Kangna Ranaut as Tanu and R Madhavan as Manu. The movie shows the journey of the couple heading for a divorce. While Tanu’s parents are searching for a groom again, Manu falls for a Tanu look-alike Haryanvi athlete Kusum.

Run Time – 2 hrs 15 mins

May 1, 2015
What happens when your Tinder date doesn’t turn out to be as expected?

Online dating definitely has its perks. All those long night chats without having met the person and the building curiosity to see what he/she really is like gives everyone the thrills. And like any other scenario, this situation also highlights how men and women react differently to different things. Simple Pickup conducted a social experiment to see what happens when someone’s Tinder photos don’t match up with their real-life appearance.

Here’s what happened when men were put in this situation;

And here’s what happened when women faced a similar situation;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUy3_kBme4M

May 1, 2015
These lesser known interesting facts about India will blow your mind!

Did you know that The Taj Mahal is taller than The Qutub Minar? And that Rabindranath Tagore wrote the national Anthem for both India and Bangladesh? Find out more such interesting facts about India right here.

#1 Tirupati Balaji Temple and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple both, receive more visitors than the Vatican City and Mecca combined.

Tirupati Balaji Temple

#2 About 40 miles from Vadodara, in the small town of Kavi Kamboi of Gujarat, is the Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple. This temple of Lord Shiva mostly remains submerged in water during high tide and can only be visited during the low tide hours.

#3 Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has written the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh – Jana Gana Mana (India) and Amar Sonar Bangla (Bangladesh).

#4 Old Monk is the largest-selling dark rum in the world.

Owned by Mohan Meakins Ltd., Old Monk has also been the biggest Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand for many years. Produced in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, it is available in all parts of India and the world, including places like Russia, the USA, the UK, Japan, the UAE, Estonia, Finland, New Zealand and Canada.

#5 The Taj Mahal is taller than The Qutub Minar

The Taj Mahal looks shorter because it’s a minaret, but it’s actually taller; The Taj Mahal stands at 243.5 ft. while the Qutab Minar is 239 ft tall.

#6 In a certain region in West Bengal, cows need photo IDs

Another one of the interesting facts about India is that to prevent Indian cattle being smuggled along India’s border into Bangladesh, authorities have come up with a solution to issue photo ID cards for cattle.

#7 Today, India has the world’s largest school in terms of student count, the City Montessori School in Lucknow. It has more than 45 thousand students.

#8 Chris Hemsworth (Thor) had already named his daughter India Rose in 2012, much before Jonty Rhodes has named his daughter India Jeanne Rhodes.

Chris Hemsworth with his daughter India Rose

#9 Science Day in Switzerland is dedicated to the former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

The father of India’s missile programme had visited Switzerland back in 2006. Upon his arrival, Switzerland declared May 26th as Science Day.

#10 The first rocket in India was transported on a cycle

The first rocket was so light and small that it was transported on a bicycle to the Thumba Launching Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

#11 Kumbh Mela gathering of 2011 was visible from space.

The 2011 Kumbh Mela was the largest gathering of people with over 75 million pilgrims from across the world. The gathering was so huge that the crowd was visible from space.

#12 India has an Ice Hockey team which is also a member of The International Ice Hockey Federation. India also has a national baseball team.

#13 A conman in India repeatedly “sold” the Taj Mahal, the Indian Parliament and various other heritage sites. He was sentenced to 113 years in prison but managed to escape nine times. The last time, he was 84 years old. His name is, was and will be Natwarlal.

#14 In India, there is a vigilante group called the Love Commandos. They offer protection from harassment to couples who are from different castes.

#15 There is a Zero Rupee Note in India to fight corruption

If a corrupt official asks for a bribe to get something done, she/he can be handed over the Zero Rupee note. On the back of the note are the goals, contact details and the website address of the 5th Pillar, an organisation which documents corruption stories, provides information on laws relating to corruption and citizen rights to information.

#16 India’s Go Air airline only hires female flight attendants because they are lighter, so they save up to US$500,000 per year in fuel.

#17 Sushant Singh Rajput got AIEEE rank 7

#18 Lonar Lake, a saltwater lake in Maharashtra, was created by a meteor hitting the Earth and is a one-of-a-kind water body in India.

#19 India has more mosques (300,000 mosques) than any other nation in the world.

Jama Masjid in Delhi

This article was inspired by this thread found on Quora

Pictures sourced from sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

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April 30, 2015
Must see: These advertisements take creativity to a whole new level!

The profession of advertising attracts the most creative minds from all around the world and undoubtedly they come out with the most interesting concepts and ideas. Take a look at these mind-blowing advertisements from around the world that are bound to make you doubt your own creative self!

#1 Way to go Orion!

#2 Coke so light, it floats!

#3 Word!

#4 Innovation at its best.

#5 Marjorie Simpson has never looked more beautiful!

#6 A quick wash and there you go! Thank you Ariel.

#7 Dang! My eyes are weak!

#8 Take a break, have a Kitkat.

#9 Mc Zebra crossing.

#10 Putting Vicco Vajradanti to shame – Formula toothpaste.

#11 That’s a LOT of calories on one building.

#12 Interesting. This.

#13 No time to sit, be fit!

#14 Berger paints! For every shade you need.

#15 Say no to smoking.

#16 Took a break already?

#17 Transportation with FedEx. Fast & reliable.

#18 Pizza Hut giving the superhero ‘Flash’ a competition it seems!

#19 How we’d kill to be there!

#20 Spectacular!

The post above is inspired by this thread on Quora.com

Pictures sourced from 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20.

April 30, 2015
Product Review: Tame those unruly eyebrows with these eyebrow pencils

Eyebrows can make or break your entire look. They frame the face and can sometimes even alter how your face cut looks. Sadly, not everyone is blessed with Cara Delevingne’s bold brows. But that’s no reason to despair. The market is filled with different kinds of products that help you fill in your eyebrows with brow pencils being the most basic and easiest of tools. They come in various shades, from the darkest black to brown. They go on smoothly, making your brows look full and natural. Brow pencils are easy to carry and come with a built-in spoolie brush to help you tame those unruly brows. Take a look at the best brow pencils available in India.

1) Dior Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil

This ultra-fine retractable pencil and brush is simple to use and comes in one universal shade and works for any hair colour or skin tone. It can create both natural and dramatic look. It doesn’t require sharpening.

Available at all Dior stores.

2) Benefit Instant Brow Pencil

This tinted wax can transform sparse, unruly brows into perfectly natural and polished. It is soft and smooth, easy to sharpen and very pigmented. It has a natural powder- like finish. The spoolie brush is perfect to blend in the product defining the shape. It comes in 3 shades and is available at Sephora.

3) Maybelline Mastershape Brow pencil

This retractable wax crayon is smooth and highly pigmented. It has a water-proof and smear proof formula. It is available in four shades. Available on flipkart.

April 29, 2015
Sport a jumpsuit this summer; Let Deepika Padukone show you how!

Deepika Padukone and Piku co-star Irrfan Khan recently unveiled an ethnic fusion range of clothing titled Piku Melange Collection. In association with the clothing brand Lifestyle, the collection was launched in Mumbai and is inspired by Deepika Padukone’s character in the upcoming movie Piku. It aims to represent the subtle elegance of a modern and carefree woman through easy and comfortable apparel.

Melange’s customers were given a chance to walk the ramp at this event in clothes from the collection, together with professional make-up, styling and catwalk training. Padukone also crowned the most stylish participant as the Piku Melange Queen.

DP looked fabulous in an Armani Jeans Jumpsuit with nude heels and a pop of colour on the lips.

Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone

Melange customers walking the ramp

Deepika Padukone presenting the crown for Piku Melange Queen

April 29, 2015
Isn’t the star cast of Bombay Velvet the cutest?

Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in the lead, launched its second trailer in Mumbai recently.

The glamorous event witnessed actress Anushka Sharma looking gorgeous in printed separates from Zara paired with earrings from Aetee. Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor looked dapper in a classic black and white suit and white sneakers. Based in the 1960’s, this drama is one of the most awaited movies this year and is set to release on May 15. Both the stars looked adorable, cracking jokes and interacting with the media. Check out the pictures from the event.

April 28, 2015
Spoilers alert: 5 distressing moments from the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie!

Attention all Avengers fans out there! If you still haven’t had the pleasure to watch the sequel to the ever famous superhero flick, allow us to give you a sneak peek into it! Avengers: Age of Ultron has been a hit at the box offices around the globe and we aren’t surprised. With a few additions to the camaraderie (Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision and Falcon), here’s a list of a few distressing moments from the movie that almost broke our hearts! Watch out for the spoilers.

1. Hulk suddenly ‘disappearing’ into the air leaving Black Widow muddled post the war!
After the entire series of flirting and having ‘the talk’ about taking the plunge, Bruce Banner and Natasha Romanoff pretty much convinced the viewers about a happily ever after love-filled ending. But wait whhaaattt-just-happenned? Unfortunately, the blossoming love between them never got its happy ending since Hulk decided to take off (literally) and disappear into the air!

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2. Hulk killing hundreds of innocent people
In the movie ‘Code Green’ was sent at the wrong time, at the wrong place and by the wrong person leading to the deaths of insane number of people in a scene at South Africa! Our beloved Tony Stark (Iron Man) did try to stop the green monster from causing destruction but he failed miserably!

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3. RIP – Quicksilver
Yes the twins, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, who started off with a negative role in the beginning (which seemed legit then) surprisingly ended up joining team Avengers. However, our hearts shattered into pieces when Quicksilver got hit multiple times while trying to save a little boy & Hawk Eye in Sokovia and passed away.

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4. Iron Man not being so honest with team Avengers!
Now now, that was wrong. A team that fights together sticks together! Sadly Tony Stark had some other plans! Ultron came to life with the help of this magnificent scientist being oblivious to the fact that there are some things one should never mess with. What made it worse was him trying to convince Bruce Banner to be a part of it! Reminds us of the time when Captain America said – If you try to stop a war before it even begins, a lot of innocent people die!

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5. Black Widow’s past life
Some of the darkest moments in Age of Ultron were the flashbacks experienced by Natasha Romanoff. With the ballet practice, the execution and the forced sterilisation, the Black Widow classified herself as a monster (all the more reason to join the Hulk brigade). Let’s hope one monster (Ms. Romanoff) finds the other one (Hulk) to get a happy ending!

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April 27, 2015
Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor are putting all other B-town friendships to shame in these pictures

During the launch of the L’oreal Cannes collection, Bollywood actresses Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor shared an adorably friendly moment f6or the shutterbugs and we just can’t get over it. Kapoor has been representing the brand at the Cannes International Film Festival for four years and this year will make it five in a row. She chose an off-shoulder Ashi Studio gown in white and paired it with Manolo Blahniks and jewels by Nirav Modi for this event.

Katrina Kaif is all set to make her debut at the 68th edition of the film festival at the French Riviera on 13^th May, 2015. She was spotted wearing a Jenny Peckham gown for the event.

April 27, 2015
Outfit of the Week: Jump it up this summer !

A good jumpsuit is a modern alternative to a gown and looks equally chic with the right accessories and footwear. Jumpsuits can easily be glammed up or dressed down according to the need of the occasion. During the day wear bold prints or vibrant colours to brighten your look with minimum accessories and for the night, wear sequined or embellished cut-out jumpsuits for an alluring look. They are comfortable, stylish and chic enough to wear on even the hottest summer days. This is one trend that’s here to stay and here’s how you should wear it.

Buy the jumpsuit and accessories from rocknshop.com

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April 27, 2015
Here’s a cab driver telling his side of the story. Uber Chronicles!

Recently we came across this ‘Uber’ interesting thread on the social Q&A website Quora.com. User Suchi Dey shared her experience with an Uber taxi service driver in Calcutta. In the middle of a chat with the driver regarding giving him a 5 star rating for the service experience, Suchi heard a rather heart warming story from him about two female riders which made us think about what the hardworking members of the same industry have to suffer. Here’s an account explaining the driver’s side of the story that we must all know about before getting into a cab the next time.

A couple of days back, I hired an Uber cab to go to a mall in Calcutta to meet some friends. The journey was about 40 minutes long and I was travelling alone. About 20 minutes into my journey, the driver asked me, “Madam, would you mind giving me a 5 star rating for this trip?”
I said, “No, I don’t mind. I will. But why do you ask suddenly?”

He replied with a sad, long face, “Madam, a few days back two lady passengers gave me extremely poor rating, dropping my rating to 2 stars.”
When I asked why, this is what he said..
“At around 11.30 PM, I picked up two lady passengers from Quest mall. They were both extremely drunk. One was falling over the other. They sat in the car and started talking about their personal stuff aloud. They were talking about things that made me uncomfortable as a man. But that was still okay. Then they opened up cans of beer and started smoking too. I warned them.. “unko bola, yeh sab nahi chalega gaadi me” but they did not listen.

At one point, it was enough for me. I asked them to stop immediately or I would call Uber office and get their accounts blocked. Then they got angry and started calling me idiot, stupid and what not. They cursed me in english too. (In his thick Bihari accent it sounded funny to an extent, but I saw him weigh his every single word and it made drop dead sense)

Then I asked him, “what did you do then?”
He said, “I made myself to drop them till their home. I did not want to. But still, I did.”

I’m sure you get the point of the story. That was my taste of a featured interview with an Indian man.

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April 27, 2015