Author Archives: Sayantani Singha

AFC U-16 C’ship: UAE scrape past India in opener; Iran beat Saudi

India began their campaign AFC U-16 football championships campaign on a disappointing note, losing 2-3 to United Arab Emirates at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Thursday. The loss will put India in a difficult position to qualify from Group A as they face former champions Iran and Saudi Arabia in later fixtures. The top two in each group qualify Read More


#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city’s soul

What’s life like in the city of dreams? A struggle to reach your school, college or workplace on time. A fight to prove that you are the best and here to stay. It’s a fast bumpy ride. Your life is so mechanical. You visit malls, go to movie theatres, spend moolah at restaurants, take a Mumbai darshan with family and Read More


The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

Seated in her tiny home in Kurla in north Mumbai, Reshma Qureshi has plenty of unanswered questions. “How come it’s easier to buy acid than get the right shade of lipstick?” “Why can’t people treat me normally, just like they would treat other girls my age?” Reshma is just like any girl her age. She shares the same excitement of Read More


9 foods that can improve your sex life

Certain foods are known to up your energy, get you racing and increase your blood flow at the right places. You would be surprised to know that basil increases sexual desire in men if they simply smell it! It also has anti-inflammatory properties that are known to reduce stress and increased blood flow to the organs. Let’s take a look Read More


‘To play a molested victim was difficult’

Taapsee Pannu is just two films old in Bollywood but in her third release, PINK, she will be seen sharing screen space with none other than Amitabh Bachchan. Interestingly, this 29-year-old never dreamt of becoming an actor and working with the Big B. “Mr Bachchan is big for me, definitely, but it’s not like it has always been a dream Read More


Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes’ HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses

The annual list featuring the highest paid TV actresses by Forbes magazine is out and Priyanka Chopra is the first Indian star to make the cut thanks to her hit American showQuantico. The Exotic singer, who is all set to make her big Hollywood debut with Baywatch next year, is the eight highest paid TV actress in the world. Take Read More


‘Calling a film ‘women-oriented’ is an abuse’

The first thing Shoojit Sircar asks when you meet him is, “Trailer kaisa laga?” He’s referring to his hard-hitting trailerof his new production, PINK. “The film is better than the trailer,” he says, assuring us that the film will not disappoint. “Usually, I don’t talk much about my films. But I am saying it for this film: It’s very good,” Read More


Can you ace this grammar quiz?

This tricky quiz will not only determine how strong your command over the English language is, it will also give you an opportunity to brush up on your grammar. Get started… Lead image used for representational purposes only. Image: Daniel Wehner/Creative Commons [source;rediff.com]


9 things that make me a proud Indian

We celebrated Independence Day on August 15. Republic Day is more than four months away. Most of you must be wondering why we are suddenly being so patriotic and talking about India. Do we really need to wait for a special day to be reminded of our country’s rich heritage and culture, asks author and management guru Virender Kapoor. Better Read More


10 models to follow on Instagram right now!

Want to know the kind of life fashion models live? Just take a look at these Instagram profiles. 1. Bambi Northwood-Blyth IMAGE: This Melbourne based model loves to travel, pose in bikinis and her Instagram feed is proof of the glamorous life she leads. When Bambi, 24, is not modelling, she loves to ride bikes. Yoga is the secret to Read More