Should the citing of Chinese bunkers established at the Tibetan airport in the city of Lhasa worry New Delhi? Diplomatically it should. There is always a reason to believe that China is overwhelming in the intimidation of its bordering nations.…
The beach featured in Leonardo Di Caprio’s famous ‘The Beach’ shuts down
Well, as far as tourism is concerned, it actually makes up 12 percent of the Thai economy. But one wonders what might have been its contribution to the Thai economy back in 2000? Wondering why this random question, all of…
A new positive for Jaipur: Women to have access to smart restrooms
For some reason, the moment we opt to use the phrase ‘Pink City’, we tend to overlook a lot about Jaipur that never surfaces to the fore. It, in some ways, is a bit similar to the undermining of the…
Interesting facts about Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy! Why’s he unsung?
Probably, if you’ve logged onto Google today and been perturbed by the sight of a gentleman who happens to look a bit like the great Mandela and happened to click on what that doodle is, only then would you have bumped…
Is there a greatness to Lewis Hamilton? If yes, then what is it?
Those who spend their day on social media trolling others; reducing them to a subject of endless memes may never understand the guts needed to be a certain Lewis Hamilton. Only when you stand in the boots of a man…
2018 Russian Grand Prix: 5 things to look forward to at Sochi
Snowy mountains, tons of Vodka, nippy evening breeze and a race track that lets cars go flat out, especially on the very long main straights- Sochi excites as much as it bewilders audiences. How on earth did the Ferraris didn’t…
Christian Bale appears on the sets of Ford V Ferrari appearing trim and dudish!
Some call him temperamental. Others call him moody. Most call him a brilliant actor. But here’s the truth. Christian Bale truly iconizes the meaning of what it means to be a shape-shifting superstar. From being skinny to his bones in American…
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ video calling is cute? Well, so what?
Many things are cute in life- aren’t they? For instance, the neighborhood’s best-looking chick who’s admired even by the elderly in the block. The cuddly pet cat your sister receives as a bday gift. That’s cute. What’s also cute is…
Which are the best Tom Cruise Movies of all time?
Well, for a man who is still going strong in his fifties, it comes across as a tricky task to list down some of the best Tom Cruise movies of all time. Imagine the plight! If one were to concoct…
A Tribute to an Evergreen Star! 4 Best Films of Dev Anand
Often the word style is used rather loosely. It’s commonly thrown around as if a cavalcade carrying rich sums of money indulged in a freewheeling distribution of sorts. But this phrase is truly valued when you place Dev Anand’s handsome…
Famous Bollywood actors who turned writers and authors!
They are in front of the camera and they also go behind the pen- film-stars are multi-faceted and talented. That’s the truth. Are you aware of a few Bollywood actors who turned authors and writers? Probably yes or maybe not,…
What next for “Law-less” West Indies after Stuart Law’s resignation?
Stuart Law’s resignation leaves the Westindies in a state of rebuilding: it’s like having to climb back a building from stairs in the wake of an elevator’s breakdown! A few months back, Australian Stuart Law had this to say about…
Which are the best movies of Alia Bhatt? Let’s briskly visit some!
For an actress, who, even before entering her late 20s has already established her presence as among the finest actors of her time, it’s really hard to pick the best movies of Alia Bhatt. Yet, we remain buried in our…
Saudi Arabia gets a woman to anchor to host night news for the first time ever
Women haven’t really been at a lot of peace, especially of late, in the Middle East. Given the tectonic turn of events that have taken place in the Middle East, starting first with the civil chaos in war-torn Syria and…
5 things you didn’t know about Bruce Willis! Find them out now!
Perhaps one of the things you didn’t know about Bruce Willis is that he ain’t purely an action movie star; and that there’s so much more to this complex Hollywood dynamo than meets the eye. There are actors. There are…
WhatsApp appoints a Grievance Officer for India! What’s that?
Perhaps there isn’t a day that goes without you checking your WhatsApp status. Isn’t it? The probability of that happening is about the same as that of the occurrence of a leap year every single year. You text when you…
Calypso Punch: Hayley Matthews scores maiden ODI century vs Proteas
Before she arrived for the series, Hayley Matthews was asked one question, “What was her ambition for the tournament against the mighty South Africans?” In an earnest but enthusiastic reply, the 20-year-old batswoman said, “I’d love to get a hundred.”…
World Rhino Day 2018: What’s happening to the rhinoceros in the world?
Before you begin reading this any further, simply pay a thought to this rather alarming statistic: in the last 40 years, the world has lost over 95 per cent of its rhino population. Now just imagine a simple scenario. Imagine…
What Are Some Of The Most Incredible Chris Gayle Records: ODI, T20, Test Match That Confirm His Legend?
The way the West Indies play every now and again, there exists a mortal threat that they may become a thing of the past, one fine day. But what won’t ever be forgotten is one man: Christopher Henry Gayle. Both…
What are the 5 interesting facts about Orissa you probably didn’t know?
“One of the most interesting facts about Orissa is that over the course of the last decade or so, the female birth rate has increased considerably where national figures of 2011 stand vis-a-vis those of 2001. For a country that…
Gir needs to rise once again: 11 lions found dead in Gir forest of Gujarat
“Gir’s apathy toward the lions is telling particularly of the sheer ignorance we’ve extended to an animal we ourselves cite an example of or draw comparisons to when referring to mental strength, machismo, and bravado! That 11 Lions were found dead…
A company in Scotland is paying you to eat Pizza: wanna join in?
Pizza in Scotland sounds about as interestingly displaced as debating a Niall Ferguson history book in a fashion show in Milan. It’s that obvious a displacement, so to speak. Do you wear pink socks underneath a white blazer and trouser…
New York museum delay: NY museum that’ll feature a mystery dinosaur delayed
It’s called the ‘Big Apple.’ And, of course, there’s a little surprise or shock value in that too. Isn’t it? After all, New York is the den of new surprises; a treasure trove of good experiences. The land where the…
With so many interesting duels already, we’re seeing some best games of Asia Cup 2018
Who would have thought that inside a week of its start, there would be so many encounters that would end up being some of the best games of Asia Cup 2018, isn’t it? One expected Asia Cup 2018 to be…
How Many Of These Michael Phelps Records Do You Know?
“Put a sports car into a full-length, Olympic-size pool and remain jaw-dropped by the magnanimity of the sight of speed: the man who could produce some spine-chilling moves inside the pool at great speed with utter ease inspired a popular…