Shahid Afridi accidentally gave us something to laugh about at a recent match interview and it sounded a little ….erm…racist in the end! That’s right, the Pakistani cricketer who probably wanted to say ‘ Thanks Mark Nicholas’ while speaking to the English cricket commentator ended up saying something that sounded more like ‘Thanks my Nigga’….wait what? Yes, this one has been making rounds on the internet since the interview! Take a look.
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“How dare you refer to my beautiful children as synthetic” – Sir Elton John boycotts fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana
British singer-songwriter Sir Elton John expressed his outrage towards the fashion brand ‘Dolce & Gabbana’ last Sunday for making remarks against same-sex marriage and gay adoptions in an interview with the Italian fashion magazine ‘Panorama’.
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbano, the founder-duo of the famous Italian brand quoted that the children who aren’t born into traditional families are “children of chemistry”. Here’s what they stated in the 12th March, 2015 issue of the Italian magazine ‘Panorama’ – “We oppose gay adoptions. The only family is the traditional one. No chemical offsprings and rented uterus: life has a natural flow; there are things that should not be changed.”
To which the furious songwriter/legend responded by saying “How dare you refer to my beautiful children as “synthetic.” And shame on you for wagging your judgmental little fingers at IVF — a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfill their dream of having children.“
Here’s a screen shot of Sir Elton John’s Instagram from last week that further elucidates his anger and his decision to boycott Dolce & Gabbana with the hashtag #BoycottDolceGabbana.
The only thing that baffles us is the fact that the duo once appeared in a 2005 edition of ‘Vanity Fair’ magazine posing for a ‘Family photograph’ with kids.
Quotes in this article have been sourced from here
In-post graphics & featured images sourced from – Source1, Source2 and Eltonjohn (Instagram)
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7 illustrations that tell you why startups are the coolest places to work at!
We understand that a multinational corporate pays a lot more than a startup, particularly to freshers, and the swanky job also comes with a lot of cushy benefits. Working at a startup probably means that you work with a small team… most likely just a handful of people. That BTW has its own benefits, especially for the creative junkies out there. Don’t believe us? Take a look at these seven illustrations by the WittyFeed below to see why startups are the coolest places to start your career at.
1) We have ‘No-shave November’ almost every month. You really do not need a haircut or need to shave everyday if you work at a startup. We just care about the work and also we are used to you looking like this.
2) On-the-job-sleeping, beanbags and comfy sofas is what a startup offers as cushy benefits. There is everything you need to rest your bum on after lunch and work. And yes if you sleep, there will be a bunch of pictures haunting your social networks. Did we mention funny pictures?
3) Formals?!? – Just wear whatever you want, from sneakers to slippers. Formals are only needed when there is a rare meeting with the outside world. So feel free to shop and fill your wardrobes with the coolest, most colourful clothes, because everything is just… well… cool!
4) Team meetings are referred to as group chats. We don’t believe in sitting formally on the table and discussing plans. Meetings start with a casual discussion on the sofa with a cup of coffee and end pretty much the same way.
5) Nocturnal forever! When everyone is heading home in the evening, we get up and go to work. Flexible work timings and a lot of ‘work from home’ days is just what startups are all about.
6) We are loud and very proud. Play some music, converse across the table, work, sleep, repeat.
PS – Parties are not a daily affair, but when we do have one, people envy us. If you know what we mean!
7) Skills over Degrees. Startups look for people who have skills and are creative. Degrees always do not come handy when you want to move out and explore life. So, if you are creative and want to really utilise your innate talents while having some fun, go and join a startup today.
This article was inspired by this post
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3 concealers available in India that you must try!
There are very few women in this world who don’t have a concealer in their makeup bags. With growing awareness and availability of makeup products, the concealer has made a special place for itself in vanity kits and rightly so. Concealers help in hiding blemishes, covering dark under-eye areas and evening out skin tones. They can also be used as a base for your eye shadows and lip colours. If you still don’t have a concealer, here are 3 superb products available in India that you must try!
While using a concealer you need to keep the following points in mind;
a) Always apply concealer right after the primer and before the foundation
b) If the concealer is not blended properly, it will not stay for very long so blend, blend and blend away
c) Set your concealer using a loose powder to keep it in place for longer
d) While choosing a concealer, go for a colour that is one shade lighter than your foundation, not your skin colour. A lighter concealer shade works on hiding blemishes better and the foundation will eventually match it to your natural skin tone.#1 MAC Studio Finish Concealer
This concealer can classify as slightly creamy and comes in a small pot which is sure to last you for at least six months (if used daily). It’s perfect for acne-prone skin, provides medium-full coverage and comes in a variety of shades. If you walk into a MAC store, they’ll help you with the perfect colour for your skin type. Use it with a brush (preferably) and dab it on to your blemishes and under-eye area first and then start blending it. This product needs a little more blending than usual but if applied correctly it easily lasts for six-eight hours. It is thick in consistency which does mean more blending but also makes it ideal for people who don’t like using a foundation.
#2 Bourjois Healthy Mix Correcting Concealer
This is a liquid concealer with light-medium coverage, great for people struggling with uneven skin-tone and light blemishes. The concealer is easy to apply because of its packaging. It comes in a tube with a slanted tip. Just apply two small triangles around the cheek bones and blend in with your fingers. Use the extra product left on your fingers on the forehead and the chin area, if needed. Apply foundation evenly after this step and set both with loose powder to make it last for six hours easily. It doesn’t cake, flake or settle into fine lines and smells great because it is made of natural food extracts.#3 Revlon PhotoReady Concealer SPF 20
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer comes in the form of a stick and stick concealers are best suited to cover under-eye dark circles. This concealer provides light coverage and is a little shimmery, best for evening wear. It works very well for dry skin and needs to be applied along with a moisturizer because of its thick and dry texture. Moisturise your face first and then apply the product on to blemishes and in the under-eye area. Blend with your fingers or with a brush and follow this step with some loose powder. This product stays on for four-six hours, comes with SPF 20 for sun-protection and is light on the pocket. However, it is not recommended for people with problem skin.
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Banner and featured images sourced from www.makeupalley.com
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Feeling sleepy at work? Here’s what all you should do!
Admit it, we all go through a point once (or maybe 7 times for some people) every week when we just can’t keep our eyes open, especially in front of the laptop. It’s normal to feel sleepy, but sh*t gets serious during those 8 hours in the day when you’re at work.You don’t realise that your boss sneaked up on you while your eyelids were on the verge of touching each other! If that happens with you…believe us…we feel you. Imagine, like right now maybe…just MAYBE this post was written by somebody who is going through the same pain but guess what? Here are a few things that might work for you to get rid of that sleepiness incase taking a nap at work isn’t a viable option!
1. Watch cat videos
There’s nothing more amusing than watching cats do random stuff with humans. This might just tickle your funny bone causing a reflex reaction travelling through your brain to your eyes, making them open a little wider.
2. Take a walk and trouble your colleagues
We know this one sounds like a tough task. Especially while preparing yourself mentally to get up from that perfect lazy workstation-posture and moving your muscles. But always remember, you have to be strong and there’s nothing in this world you can’t do. NOTHING!
3. Listen to pumped up music
Put those earphones on and torture yourself with loud music. The kind of loud music that annoys the cr*p out of you will do just fine!
4. Online shopping
Reward yourself for getting through this sleepy day. A gift to yourself from you. Nuff said.
5. Pull both your eyelids apart with the help of your thumb and your index finger
This hack is like social service for your other sleepy colleagues at work. They’re going to catch you doing this to yourself and have a good laugh which in turn will make you laugh. See it’s all relative!
6. Go and sit in the washroom for a while and play Candy Crush saga
Procrastination is the key. Go to the best place in your office (as long as it’s clean and doesn’t stink). Take your phone out, play a game or just tweet about your despair as long as your boss isn’t following you on Twitter!
7. Think about your life and where you’re headed
Well that would be something that’ll surely turn those ‘half shut eyes’ into a Grand Canyon. There’s nothing more startling than thinking about where one is headed. Perhaps it’ll be a good motivation for you to wake wide up and start performing better at work.
8. Take the rest of the day off
If nothing works, go home and sleep. There’s no force in this world that can help you other than resorting to the last resort. Sleep your heart out and make the next day worth it!
All pictures sourced from Giphy.com
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Remember Presidents are people too! – Must watch, Barack Obama reads mean tweets
Let’s just start by saying “Jimmy Kimmel you da man!”. Popular for having celebrities reading out mean tweets about them, Jimmy’s videos never fail to give its viewers a good laugh. And this time guess who’s the celebrity guest of honor? – It’s none other than the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. Take a look at what happens when the most powerful man in the world reads out mean tweets about himself with that sporting attitude! One word – Respect!
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Street style pictures from Paris Fashion Week on Instagram that you just can’t miss!
When it comes to street style, no city beats the French Capital! At the recently concluded Paris Fashion Week, celebs like Solange Knowles, Kim and Kanye and the highly-acclaimed Chinese actress Fan Bingbing turned the style quotient a few notches up while strutting through the city of lights. Here are a few pictures from the Paris Fashion Week we found on Instagram that you simply cannot afford to miss!
Solange Knowles gave pinstripes a makeover and stepped out looking like a dream in this red number.
The uber-glamorous couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made headlines yet again for their outfits. Kim’s beachy blonde waves perfectly complemented her black ensemble and her dapper-looking husband.
Blogger Kristina Bazan perfected the monochrome trend in this Louis Vuitton number at Paris Fashion Week while blogger L’Armoire de Lana sported this colourful ensemble by the dubai-based fashion brand Reemami.
Kristina Bazan
L’Armoire de Lana
Fashion critic and editor Caterina Minthe was also spotted wearing this Reemami number from their Spring/Summer’15 collection.
Chinese actress and fashion icon Fan Bingbing donned a Louis Vuitton ensemble for their show and looked fabulous.
And here are some other looks we absolutely loved from the streets at the Paris Fashion Week.
For an update of street style at London Fashion Week 2015 click here.
Solange Knowles picture sourced from here.
All other pictures sourced from Instagram.
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Yes, men too can look amazingly glamorous with some makeup & here’s a perfect example!
Paolo Ballesteros, a super-talented 32-year-old makeup pro, TV host and an actor is a much-talked-about face on the social networking app, Instagram. Famous for transforming himself into some of the biggest Hollywood divas (yes! you read it right); Ballesteros has done some incredible work by just by using makeup products.
The list of gorgeous faces he’s emulated includes the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, Julia Roberts and Taylor Swift.
With over 747,000 followers on Instagram, take a look at some of his impeccable master-pieces that are circulating on the internet leaving people astounded……well for reasons that are beyond our imagination!
Angelina Jolie
Taylor Swift
Rihanna
Princess Diana
Katy Perry
Nicki Minaj
Lady Gaga
Kim Kardashian
Kristen Stewart
Kylie Jenner
Jennifer Aniston
Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi)
Miley Cyrus
Jennifer Lawrence
Ellen DeGeneres
Dakota Johnson
Julia Roberts
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16 times people tried so hard that they almost won!
Stupid things are bound to happen to you when you try real hard. Sometimes they end up making you feel miserable and sometimes…..well they’re just funny. Here are a few examples of folks (and animals) that tried so hard – in life and almost won! Take a look.
1. Let’s start with this impeccable replica of Pokemon cakepops! Can you tell the difference?2. Or this cookie monster?
3. There is a lot of hidden talent in this world it seems! As this looks breathtakingly similar!
4. It’s the thought that counts! And honestly the bike does ‘look’ safe in the first glance.
5. Ma’am, please don’t even try!
6. You too dog. No!
7. Seems legit.
8. Ouch!
9. Two words – Plain Genius!
10. Who says pole dancing is easy? There are so many threats involved!
11. Here’s another one.
12. Or any kind of dancing for that matter!
13. This golfer is sure having a bad day.
14. And so is this woman wearing boots and jeans on the treadmill!
15. What are the odds?!
Source16. Erm. Excuse me Rhino, but we have little kids around! Omg….that had to hurt!
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App of the week: Spending tracker
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.
Download this app for Apple devices here
and for Android devices here
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“Sorry, Rape was my fault” – The Bad Girl
Unfortunately our society has started classifying ‘Rape’ as a shameful act instead of completely condemning it. ‘India’s daughter’ the much-talked-about documentary produced by BBC, gave a clear insight in to what happened on that dark night of 16th December, 2012 with Jyoti Singh, a victim of the most brutal gang rape. The documentary did not only shock us with the remorseless attitude of Mukesh Singh, one of the main accused, but also highlighted the unforgivably patriarchal attitude of the defense lawyers.
Following the previous series of pictures designed by the students of Srishti College of Art, Design and Technology as a part of their project titled, “Bad Girl” is another depiction based on the original theme created by the folks at The Quint.
This is an open letter to the ‘Rapist Association of India’ that comprises ignorant and oblivious sons, brothers & fathers in the nation, in response to the comments that our not-so-beloved ‘Mukesh Singh ji’ made on ‘India’s Daughter’.
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This surprise given by the an entire neighbourhood to their deaf neighbour will make your heart melt
‘Hearing hands’ a campaign devised to promote Samsung’s video call centre for hearing-impaired people took a touching approach and pleasantly surprised Muharrem, a hearing-impaired individual from a neighbourhood in Istanbul.
In order to shoot this ad campaign Samsung and Leo Burnett carried out training sessions for a month in a neighbourhood so that everyone around could learn sign language. Muharrem’s sister Ozlem collaborated with the production crew and gave him this surprise. Watch this video to find out what happened next.
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Here’s how Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson broke the internet!
Valentino’s final walk at the Paris Fashion Week turned out to be a bigger surprise than expected when Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson hit the ramp as their alter-egos Derek Zoolander and his rival-turned-friend Hansel McDonald from the hit comedy ‘Zoolander’.
Zoolander fanatics have been eagerly waiting for 14 years for a sequel and the duo gave them a little taste of what to expect from ‘Zoolander 2’ at the Paris Fashion Week. They were dressed in printed suits and coats over their shoulders which they very fashionably threw away giving the ‘blue-steel’ impression on the runway in the French capital.
Watch the video here
Video link sourced from www.ign.com ‘s official YouTube channel
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Outfit of the week
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.
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Best looks from H&M Studio Show Autumn/Winter 2015
The launch of H&M’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection was held at the Grand Palais, Paris. The glitzy event saw famous models Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Edie Campbell walking the ramp in some stunning outfits from the brand.
The show was opened by style icon and music producer Caroline de Maigret. She walked the runway to start her live DJ set which complemented the themes for the night, Sport and Futurism.
Other guests present at the event included Solange Knowles, Audrey Tautou and Noomi Rapace.
Image Courtesy – H&M
