Author Archives: Sayantani Singha

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

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive. All illustrations: Kind courtesy Deepshikha Mondal 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 Read More


Is this the best mutual fund since 2011?

The internal rate of return of monthly SIP in SBI Magnum Multicap Fund over the last 5 years was around 23 per cent, one of the highest in the diversified equity funds category (please see the chart below). SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is also one of the most consistent performers among diversified equity funds, having ranked 3 times in the Read More


In Pics: 11 days, 11 pookalams

Anjali started making pookalam from Attam (as per Malayalam calender), September 4, 2016. She continued to make new patterns each day, to follow the tradition. Take a look at her designs! IMAGE: Anjali (left) has been making pookalams every year on Onam, since her childhood.   Day 1 IMAGE: Quite an elaborate pookalam, isn’t it? Loved the play of colours. Read More


Check out! What these hot celebs are up to

You don’t really need an excuse to celebrate life! These hot women took a break from their hectic schedules to have their share of fun. Take a look! IMAGE: Amrita Arora has been tempting her Instagram followers with pics of the delicious Onam Sadhya she had at her mom’s home. Lucky her! Photograph: Kind Courtesy Amrita Arora/Instagram IMAGE: Close on Read More


Onam pics: The great Indian family

We’d asked you, dear readers, to share your Onam pics.  Presenting the latest set of responses. IMAGE: Harikrishnan Venugopalan from Kodungallur, Kerala shared this picture of a lovely pookalam clicked at his house. IMAGE: He also shared an image of an elaborate Onasadhya with his family members. IMAGE: That’s a cute young girl seeking blessing from Mahabali. IMAGE: Namita Anish from Sharjah, UAE, shared Read More


Hottest LFW showstopper: Kangana, Ileana or Malaika?

These gorgeous celebs lit up the runway at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016. Scroll down to find out who looked the best. Don’t forget to VOTE for your favourite star. IMAGE: A hot beauty in red and gold, Shilpa Shetty painted a sexy portrait in an Anushree Reddy embellished lehenga. Will you vote for her? Photograph: Hitesh Read More


VOTE: Who’s the hottest September cover girl?

The desi dolls are back to woo us and how. Starring on the covers of top fashion magazines, they look stunning in their vibrant and bold looks, sharp features and unshrinking energy and attitude. Take a look and VOTE for the one who impresses you the most. IMAGE: Red H-A-W-T! Nimrat Kaur blows our mind in this simple, sexy bridal Read More


Paralympics: Racing driver Zanardi wins gold, 15 years after losing legs

Former Formula One driver Alessandro Zanardi won his third Paralympic gold medal on Wednesday, a day before the 15th anniversary of the Champ Car crash that cost the Italian both legs and nearly his life. The 49-year-old won the 20km H5 hand-cycling road time trial in Rio de Janeiro to add to the two golds he won on his Paralympics Read More


Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Newspaper readers were in for a complete surprise earlier this month when the face of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi stared at them via front-page ads for Jio, Reliance Industries’ telecom service. For an audience otherwise used to the PM appearing in ads for his party or when his government has an initiative to launch or message to Read More


LIVE! You are 28,793 in line! Coldplay tickets selling like hotcakes in Mumbai

13:19  IAF has sent communication to kin of the missing personnel saying that the Court of Inquiry has recommended presumption of death, TV reports say. 13:10  Fire breaks out at Hiranandani Tower in Kandivali, Mumbai. More details awaited. 13:08  Second-hand car may be used for terror act in Pune: Cops: DNA reports: The Pune police have issued an order stating that there is Read More