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  • Plan your movie calendar for January: Bollywood

    Plan your movie calendar for January: Bollywood

    Bollywood has a whole lot of movies set to entertain you throughout the month of January. Forget your post-New Year’s eve blues and let yourself be enthralled by the likes of ‘Tevar’, ‘Alone’, ‘Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene’, ‘Dolly Ki Doli’, ‘Baby’ and ‘Hawaizaada’. Read on to find out all about them…

    Releasing on 9th January is ‘Tevar’, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor and Manoj Bajpayee in lead roles. This action, romance and thriller, all rolled into a single package, is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster ‘Okkadu’.

    Marking the Bollywood debut of television heartthrob Karan Singh Grover is ‘Alone’ which releases on 16th January. The movie is already creating waves because of Bipasha Basu and Grover’s steamy on-screen chemistry but this horror flick is set to scare the living daylights out of you, quite literally.

    Gurmmeet Singh’s ‘Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene’ starring Zayed Khan, Rannvijay Singh and Tena Desae in lead roles is also set to hit screens on 16th January. This comedy-thriller revolves around an honest, common man’s life choices and his simple desire to protect himself and his loved ones.

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

    Releasing on the Republic Day weekend (23rd January) is the much-awaited ‘Dolly Ki Doli’ featuring Sonam Kapoor in the lead along with co-stars Pulkit Samrat, Rajkumar Rao and Varun Sharma. Kapoor plays the role of a shrewd runaway bride who gets married to different men only to escape with all their wealth.

    Also releasing on the same day is the muti-starrer ‘Baby’ starring Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Taapsee Pannu, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Madhurima Tuli. The movie revolves around the operations of a counter-intelligence unit set to fight terrorism.

    At the end of the month, you have Mithun Chakraborty-starrer ‘Hawaizaada’ to look forward to. With Ayushmann Khurrana and Pallavi Sharda also in leading roles, the film projects the events from the life of Shivkar Bapuji Talpade. Talpade is believed to be the first scientist to invent a flying machine, even ahead of the Wright brothers. The movie will be out on January 30.

  • Meet, greet and have a drink at ‘The Chatter House’, New Delhi!

    Meet, greet and have a drink at ‘The Chatter House’, New Delhi!

    As the name suggests, ‘The Chatter House’ is a European-style gastro pub where everyone’s welcome to walk in and have a great time with friends over food and drinks. Here’s an insight on the diner by its Head Chef, Tara Chand Joshi. He tells us what makes ‘The Chatter House’ so special. Take a look. 

    Located at the Food Mall, Epicuria, Nehru Place in New Delhi, The Chatter House ignites the magic of an Old English Pub offering a variety of mouth-watering cuisine and cocktails.

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    The head chef Tara Chand Joshi, with International experience at multiple restaurants in the past explains the idea behind the pub and it’s specialties.

    Tara Chand Joshi: The idea behind The Chatter House is community bonding. The ambience is such that you would instantly want to leave everything behind, soak in the relaxed retro vibe and simply have a great time. So while you enjoy the food here, you can bond over endless conversations, have a round of beer pong, play a game of darts, move over to the pool table or just enjoy the retro music.

    The keyword behind our food menu is comfort. It’s a mix of European, Italian and of course Indian.The beverage menu on the other hand has a simple and fun thought – Booze for Big Kids. What you should try here are the wood fired pizzas and our signature molecular cocktail, ‘Golden Chatter’

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    The Chatter House menu indulges your guilty pleasures, light cravings and peckish moments besides dishing up hearty meals at very affordable prices.

    Where: The Chatter House, Epicuria, Nehru Place

    Must Try: Wood fired Pizza & Golden Chatter (Cocktail)

    Cost for two: INR 1,200 plus taxes (without alcohol)

    Opening hours:  11:30 am to 1:00 am

    Outdoor Seating: Yes

    Delivery: No

  • App of the week: Timehop

    App of the week: Timehop

    The year is coming to an end and it’s time to reflect on the memories and recollect the events that made your journey wonderful. Since your social media accounts keep all your cherished moments intact, they serve as the best way to look back. Get our app of the week – Timehop app on your phone and get your throwback moments every day. Find out how;

    The Timehop app gives you throwback moments every day. It links your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and Facebook accounts and tells you what you were doing on a particular date a year ago or even two or three years ago.

    timehop app screenshot

    Download the Timehop app on your phone and put in all the details of your social media accounts on various platforms and you’ll get a notification every day. Timehop to the past and share the most fun memories from the year gone by with your friends and family.

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    Timehop app is available on both Android and Apple devices. Please use the following links to download this app.

    App Store by iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/timehop/id569077959?mt=8

    Android Apps on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timehop&hl=en

  • 5 products that you must have to get through your NYE celebration!

    5 products that you must have to get through your NYE celebration!

    It’s that time again when all you can think of is ushering in the New Year with your friends and family. All that planning can get hectic, but what’s worse is waking up on the first day of a fresh year feeling like a hung-over mess with no way to make contact with the real world! Here’s a list of essentials that you must keep with you when you step out at night on the 31st of December.

    #1 A Power Bank

    After all those midnight calls and the drunken charades the last thing you need is your phone running out of battery. Always always carry a power bank to keep your phone alive just in case you need to reach out to your friends or family or for all those first-day-of-the-year selfies.

    Power bank
    Source: www.shopclues.com

    #2 A pair of comfy shoes

    Now we are not suggesting you keep an extra pair of shoes in your handbag but do keep an extra pair of flat or comfy (for the men) shoes in the back of your car. New Year’s Eve parties can get really long and tiring and changing into a comfortable pair of shoes towards the end just makes life so much easier.

    Comfy shoe
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    #3 Cash

    Plastic money is safe yes, but converting your plastic money to cash at the time of an emergency is not an easy task. While going out for a New Year’s Eve party, do carry extra cash just in case you need a cab or a home safe driver or to help out a friend in need.

    Cash
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    #4 Tissues (Lots and lots of them)

    f you’re confident that you will not get sick drunk, it’s very good! However, chances are that one of your friends might. In such a scenario, do keep extra tissues handy for cleaning the mess outside, inside the car or at someone’s place.

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    Source: www.pinterest.com

    #5 An extra bottle of Vodka

    Ok, now that we’ve got all the serious stuff in place, make sure you keep an extra bottle of your favourite poison for the oh-my-god-alcohol-is-over moment. This is your chance to be the hero of the party by rescuing your angry drunk friends out of their misery.

    Vodka
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  • 15 tracks of 2014 that will pump up your New Year party!

    15 tracks of 2014 that will pump up your New Year party!

    Bass, beats and energy are the things you need to keep in mind when zeroing in on the music that will keep your party pumping. With all the New Year parties round the corner, we’ve got together the hottest tracks released in 2014 that must make it to your party play list! Take a look and thank us later!

    1. Calvin Harris – Blame ft. John Newman

    2. Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

    3. Calvin Harris – Summer

    4. Pitbull – Time Of Our Lives ft. Ne-Yo

    5. Waze & Odyssey vs R. Kelly – Bump & Grind

    6. Avicii – The Nights

    7. Pharrell Williams – Happy

    8. David Guetta & Showtek – Bad ft. Vassy

    9. The Chainsmokers – #SELFIE

    10. Jason Derulo – “Wiggle” feat. Snoop Dogg

    11. The Chainsmokers vs. Tove Lo – Habits

    12. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs W&W – Waves (Tomorrowland 2014 Anthem)

    13. Maroon5 – Maps

    14. Iggy Azalea – Black Widow ft. Rita Ora

    15. Hardwell – Everybody Is In The Place


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  • 7 Secret Santa commandments

    7 Secret Santa commandments

    Ho ho ho! It’s that time of the year where cheer and joy are on the top of everyone’s list! But picking a gift for your loved ones or even a co-worker can be hard. If you are the chosen secret santa for some lucky person out there, here are 7 last minute commandments you must absolutely stick to!

    Thou shalt not pick up anything from the flea street side shops (Stay classy – It’s Christmas!)

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    Thou shalt not pick up chocolates.

    chocolates

    Thou shalt not stick to a tight budget!

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    Thou shalt be creative and put some thought in the gift (even if you don’t know the person too well)

    be creative

    Deodorants, toiletries and cheap cosmetics are out of the question.

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    Thou shalt secretly try to find out the top 3 things on that person’s wish-list and work around that!

    wish list

    Your gift should make the person smile (Spreading cheer and joy – isn’t that what Christmas is all about?!)

    should make the person smuile

    Image Source: All pictures sourced from Giphy.com

  • This is what Delhi knows about Christmas

    This is what Delhi knows about Christmas

    Do you know why Christmas is celebrated? We went to Select City Walk Mall in the capital to find out. Here are some interesting answers.

     

  • Must visit – The walk-in Ginger Bread House at La Baguette,  The Imperial, New Delhi

    Must visit – The walk-in Ginger Bread House at La Baguette, The Imperial, New Delhi

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly and who doesn’t love all the Christmas decorations and festive lights! We bring to you another fancy yet affordable destination to celebrate the holiday season: The Imperial hotel, New Delhi. A one-stop shop for Christmas lovers is the walk-in Ginger Bread House stationed at the hotel’s famous pastry shop, La Baguette. It makes for a perfect Christmas evening in the city. Here’s all you need to know about this unique installation coming from the hotel’s executive chef – Vishal Atreya.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g–S9KUXGYQ

     

     

  • 5 must-have Lancôme Products for your Daily Makeup Routine!

    5 must-have Lancôme Products for your Daily Makeup Routine!

    Maison Lancôme launched its refurnished store at Select City Walk Mall in the capital recently. The unveiling was attended by every beauty and makeup lover in the city. Celebrity makeup artist Stafford Braganza also graced the event and told us all about his favourite Lancôme products. Here’s the lowdown. 

    Stafford Braganza: Hi my name is Stafford Braganza. I am the national makeup artist for Lancome India. I started my career with Lancome 19 years ago in the United States. And Almost 19 years later I am now here in India heading the artistry team and also makeup education.

    Maison Lancome reopened its doors to its loyal followers at Select City Walk Mall, Saket recently and the launch event was an extravagant affair. Celebrity makeup artist Stafford Braganza graced the occasion with his presence and had a little chat with us about his favourite products from the brand’s new range. Here’s what he had to say;

    Stafford Braganza: So my five favourite products from Lancome goes as follows;

    #1 Genifique

    First we have ‘Genifique’, Genifique is a miracle in a bottle, I can call it. It is a serum that actually prepares your skin for makeup to actually come on. It’s a very light serum it actually works on a gene technology so when you put it on it prepares your skin and in a long run your skin feels very soft and supple and it actually regenerates our new skin cells and makes the skin even more softer. 

    #2 Le Crayon Khol

    My next product is ‘Le Crayon Khol’, Le Crayon khol in other words would be called ‘kaajal’ pencil but I like to call it khol pencil because unlike a kaajal this product will not smudge unless you want it to smudge. This is a good product to actually wear during the day time and with a little swish of your fingers on your lashes it actually gives you a very soft smokey look and this can be actually used along with your eye shadow palette which is also one of my favourite.

    #3 Hypnose Eyeshadow Palette

    This is called the ‘Hypnose’ palette style 1. For all you ladies out there that want one palette for evening and night look we have this one because you have your light colours then you have your darker colours.

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    #4 L’ Absolu Rouge’ number 134

    My favourite red lipsticks in Lancome it’s called. L’Absolu Rouge’ number 134. This red lipstick is actually very good for most Indian skin tones because we Indians have yellow undertones so picking the right red lipstick is very very important. So number 134.

    #5 Tient Miracle

    And finally last but not the least I have ‘Tient Miracle’. Tient miracle is again another foundation that Lancome introduced couple of years ago but this will still remain my favourite only because this product has 40% of water and having 40% of water in your foundation really hydrates the skin.

    Tient Miracle from lancome

  • 10 reasons to pet a Guinea pig!

    10 reasons to pet a Guinea pig!

    Tired of all the reasons your mom has given you for not getting a pet dog? Here’s an adorable alternative: Get a guinea pig! Cute, delicate and extremely lovable, these relatively low-maintenance pets bring all the affection and fuzzy warmth you seek along with their own unique brand of charm that dogs will have to try hard to match up to! Take a look at ten reasons why you should pet a Guinea pig!

     

    1. Because they look adorable.

     

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    2. They are tiny. Transporting them temporarily to your pet-loving friend’s home is no problem when you are on vacation.

     

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    3. You don’t have to walk them.

     

    dont have to walk them

     

    4. Less noisy, less messy and all they need is a small cosy place in your house and heart! Keep them in a shoe box and suddenly even that becomes the most adorable object in the world!

     

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    5. Did we say low maintenance? Yes, you can say goodbye to worries about expensive vaccinations or fancy dog food. Your little ball of joy is quite the health freak, looking mostly for fresh fruits and veggies.

     

    veggies and fruits 

     

    6. They don’t bite. ANYONE!

     

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    7. When they’re hungry, all they do is follow you around the house in the cutest way possible.

     

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    8. You can leave them alone at home without expecting everything to be topsy-turvy by the time you return.

     

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    9. Bathing them is easier and less chaotic.

     

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    10. Their ‘squeak’ will melt your hearts because you know the only thing it’s trying to convey is their unconditional love for you and the care you shower on them!

     

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    But, before you make up your mind about getting one, ALWAYS remember – they’re extremely delicate, need a lot of care and protection from stray animals. #PiggyLove

    All pictures sourced from Giphy.com

  • App of the week: Guidecentral

    App of the week: Guidecentral

    Make your Christmas merry using Guidecentral. With DIY guides on subjects like beauty, crafts, food & drinks and home decorations, this app covers the entire gamut of all things yuletide. Besides getting access to ready-made tutorials, you can also make and submit your own guides and earn rewards. Find out all about the app here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WizsnX6-07Y

    This Christmas, let every element around you exude the merry spirit with the festive guides of the Guidecentral app on your phone. From Mince Christmas pies to Santa nail art, here’s your access to a whole world of cool and quirky Christmas creations! The elaborate guides on this app provide step-by-step instructions along with the details of supplies required for the successful accomplishment of the tutorials.

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    Not just that, you can submit your own guides and tutorials and earn rewards. Learn new skills in fun and visual ways in a variety of topics ranging from fashion and beauty, homemade recipes, crafts, technology and more with Guidecentral on your phone. 

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    Download this app for apple devices: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/guidecentral-diy-tutorials/id566332826?mt=8

    Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Guidecentral&hl=en

    All picutres Guidecentral application’s screenshots and it’s website. 

  • 15 Human interpretations of these honest cat expressions!

    15 Human interpretations of these honest cat expressions!

    If cats could speak, these are probably the exact words going through their heads! Take a look at these 15 funny cat expressions and the human paraphrases of what’s probably running in their minds.

     

    1. ‘Where are my presents?’

    where are my presents

    2. If this was a mouse, I’d kill this sh*t

    if this was a mouse

    3. Chikas, back off!

    Chikas back off

    4. They learn b-boying from me!

    b-boying from me-cat expression

    5. There’s no more fish in the sea!

    no more fish in the sea-Funny cat expressions

    6. You’re not chewy enough, human!!

    Not chewy enough-cat expressions

    7. My anaconda really don’t!

    My anaconda really dont

    8. Don’t stop run till you got buns hun!

    dont stop run

    9. Couldn’t keep up with that diet again? #DealWithIt

    deal with it- Funny cat expression

    10. Is that Kim K’s real butt?

    is that kim k's real butt

    11. Maybe this is what being drunk feels like!

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    12. Not today dog! Not today!

    not today dog

    13. What kind of an insensitive joke is this?

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    14. Talk to the paw!

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    15. Rose, I won’t let go!

    Rose i wont let go
    And then,

    Cat invasion! Must find safe haven!

    cat invasion

    Image source: All images sourced from Giphy.com

  • A ‘FrndiNeed’ is a friend indeed!

    A ‘FrndiNeed’ is a friend indeed!

    Take a look at this app that brings friends together in real time, be it for fun or in emergency situations. Available on the Google Playstore, the ‘FrndiNeed’ app promises to help its users stay connected with their close ones through geo-location services. Take a look at the multiple services the app has to offer at the time of crisis or for some good ol’ catching up. 

    Take a look at the features the app provides:

    #Tracks your current geo-location

    #Intimates the user about peers in the vicinity

    #Gives a quick alert to all the peers in the FrndiNeed network about a crisis

    #Offers the option of contacting the nearest friend through text/call

    #Shows the current location of your friends who can reach you in no time

    #Organise events to meet friends through the app’s friends list

    #Notifying the friend circle regarding the users backpacking where-abouts

    #Ability to plan a carpool with friends

  • 18 really unusual things you can buy on eBay

    18 really unusual things you can buy on eBay

    Online shopping offers many benefits like better prices, variety of goods, easy price comparison and convenience. However, the world of online shopping also offers products that sometimes just leave us flabbergasted. Here are 18 unusual things available for you to buy on eBay.

    1) Unicorn Meat. Yes, canned unicorn meat is available for all you foodies on eBay!

    Unicorn meat

    2) Electric Toilet Tissue. Because normal paper tissue is too mainstream.

    Electric toilet tissue

    3) Elvis shaped potato chip. Can we also get the Ryan Gosling shape? Pretty please?

    Elvis shaped chip

    4) Vintage portrait of a weird creepy odd old guy. Makes for a perfect wall hanging for your living room. Doesn’t it?

    Weird creepy portrait

    5) And if your friends can’t stop talking about it, you can buy one for them too.

    Vintage weird creepy odd old guy

    6) But nothing beats this item. Available for you to buy at a great discount.

    Indian man portrait

    7) The book Chandler’s parents must have used for parenting tips.

    How to traumatize your kids

    8) We are totally getting one of these!

    Handerpants gloves

    9) If you fancy a pet, just get Eddie for less than a dollar.

    Eddie

    10) But this is what happens when you get too many Eddies.

    Crazy cat lady

    11) Dino poop. Period.

    Dino poop

    12) For people who have trouble sticking to their diets, here’s a solution.

    Diet kit

    13) If you can’t get enough of bacon, here’s a way to start your day with it.

    Bacon toothpaste

    14) A solution to avoid commando nights #Instaunderpants

    Instant Underpants

    15) 14, yes, 14 human teeth at a ‘jaw dropping’ rate. Quite literally.

    Lot of 14 adult teeth

    16) Very rare indeed!

    Naked lady coins

    17) Slow clapping for the person who found it. Unfortunately, they ‘may not ship to India’.

    rock that has a gate

    18) Only because you need different cakes of soap for your front and rear.

    Butt face coap

    All pictures sourced from www.ebay.com

  • 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;

    Quiz up

    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

    giphy - Tinder

     

     

    Quizup picture sourced from www.quickmeme.com 

    All gifs sourced from www.giphy.com