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Jyotsna Basotia
A writer, wanderer, dreamer, and creator, she loves to explore new places, watch movies, paint and pen down her thoughts.
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Celebrating 71 years of Independence: The charm of a retro lifestyleSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 10:30 IST
71 years have passed since India gained its Independence on August 15, 1947. Vintage cars, bouffants and kohled eyes, LP players – are we moving back to a more relaxed and aesthetic way of life?
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Vegetarianism at the workplace: WeWork goes meat-free; but is it fair to their employees?Subscriber Only
July 30, 2018 18:05 IST
Does a company have any business laying down dietary restrictions on its employees? In an email to employees, WeWork co-founder Miguel McKelvey said the firm’s upcoming internal “Summer Camp” retreat would have no meat options for attendees.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Know your art: Tyeb Mehta’s painting just sold for Rs 26.4 crore; here’s a ready reckoner on the artist and his artSubscriber Only
July 19, 2018 17:56 IST
This isn’t the first time that Tyeb Mehta’s paintings have fetched such a high price. With Kali (1989) being sold at a whopping Rs 26.4 crore, here are some of his other popular art works.
Tue, Jul 24, 2018
Know your food: Here’s how to identify formalin-laced fishSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 13:56 IST
Health authorities recently seized nearly 10,000 kg of formalin-laced fish at the border check post of Arayankavu in Kerala’s Kollam district under Operation Sagar Rani. Formalin is used to preserve dead bodies in mortuaries.
Thu, Jul 19, 2018
Yoginis of Instagram: Hit the fitness button on International Yoga Day 2018Subscriber Only
June 21, 2018 17:46 IST
International Day of Yoga 2018: How I discovered the Yoginis of Instagram on Yoga Day! Who are they, and what do they actually do? Take inspiration and soak in the goodness of yoga on this special day.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Dinosaur fossils and complex mazes: Inside the world’s longest ‘fairy cave’ discovered in MeghalayaSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 22:40 IST
Setting a world record at 24,583-metre (24.5km) — which is almost three times the height of Mount Everest, Krem Puri in Meghalaya is 6,000-metre longer than previous record holder.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
A ‘dirty’ way to get ‘fit’: Go plogging instead of jogging in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 18:50 IST
Plogging, the latest fitness fad has taken the world by storm. While it is said to have started in Sweden, it soon took over Instagram, and the trend has grabbed many eyeballs in India too.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
International Day of Happiness: Twitter buzzes with jolly, cheery, lively tweetsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 20:41 IST
What is your definition of happiness? On International Day of Happiness, celebrated on March 20 every year, people spilled their thoughts on what makes them joyful on social media.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
‘Black Panther’ movie poster gets an adorable spin with kids in powerful photo seriesSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 20:32 IST
To celebrate Marvel's Black Panther, an artist recreated the posters with little kids as the faces of the lead actors. Joining hands with a talent agency, London-based Nigerian visual artist Asiko explored the ideas through his photography.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
VIDEO: Mahabharata cast’s teary goodbye after the last episode brings back ’90s memoriesSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 21:35 IST
A behind-the-scenes video from of BR Chopra and Ravi Chopra's Mahabharata surfaced on the Internet recently. The cast's tearful goodbye after the final cut melted many hearts online.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
Oscars 2018: Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor’s special ‘In Memoriam’ tribute leaves Twitterati teary-eyedSubscriber Only
March 05, 2018 17:05 IST
Grateful for the inclusion of Sridevi and Shashi Kapoor in the In Memoriam section of the Oscars 2018, Twitter users — from the film fraternity as well as their fans and followers — expressed how it was an "emotional" moment for them.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Want to be a solo traveller? This blogger’s safety tips will make your trip hassle-freeSubscriber Only
March 03, 2018 23:42 IST
Planning to go solo on your next vacation? A travel blogger named Ciara Johnson posted some tips about going on a journey alone, and they will help you chalk out your plan in detail.
Sat, Mar 03, 2018
Holi 2018: Make a splash into the festival of colours with these hilarious jokesSubscriber Only
March 02, 2018 06:00 IST
Happy Holi 2018: Add fun to the festival with jokes. From poking fun at how people look after playing with colours to adding Jr Trudeau in Holi memes, read some funny one-liners that floated on Twitter here.
Fri, Mar 02, 2018
VIDEO: Is this Priya Prakash Varrier’s musical tribute to Sridevi?Subscriber Only
February 28, 2018 20:34 IST
All set to make her debut with Oru Adaar Love, Priya Prakash Varrier, aka "the winking girl", posted a video on Instagram, in which she sang the song 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' with the message, "History never really says goodbye. History says, See you later", seemingly as tribute to Sridevi.
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
VIDEO: This spectacular song brings back the lost romance from the ’90sSubscriber Only
February 28, 2018 18:48 IST
Over the years, the poetic definition of love has transformed into dance bars and flying cars in modern Bollywood tracks and remixed albums. But, this music video brings back the charm of the 1990s' songs.
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Not Johnnie Walker, say cheers with Jane Walker: Twitterati divided over whiskey brand’s female logoSubscriber Only
February 27, 2018 22:13 IST
Whiskey brand Diageo gave a new spin to Johnnie Walker by releasing its female logo named Jane Walker. All set to hit shelves in March which is celebrated as Women's History month, the scotch brand's logo aims to inspire more female drinkers.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
Shahid Afridi’s sensational one-handed catch adds to the ‘what’s his age’ dilemma on TwitterSubscriber Only
February 24, 2018 22:43 IST
Shahid Afridi took a phenomenal catch at the boundary ropes during the second game of the Pakistan Super League between Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings and Twitterati can't stop wondering if he is ageing in reverse.
Sat, Feb 24, 2018
‘A+ for creativity’: This guy’s hilarious Tinder PowerPoint presentation gets him 10/10 for effortSubscriber Only
February 23, 2018 00:57 IST
Recently, a young boy went on to create a PowerPoint Presentation titled 'Why you should swipe right: A presentation by Sam' just to add to his Tinder profile, and it soon went viral on Twitter.
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
VIDEO: Documentary maker sheds light on Rohingya refugees’ plight in Bangladesh campsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2018 19:40 IST
Have you ever wondered how the Rohingya refugee families have been residing in the camps that are meant to be havens, and what are the living conditions near Bangladesh? A video that recently surfaced on the Internet puts the spotlight on it.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
Scandalised by the Nirav Modi-PNB fraud? This Twitter talk gives green light to a Web series on such scamsSubscriber Only
February 21, 2018 17:20 IST
Amidst headlines around the Nirav Modi-PNB fraud case, Sameer Nair of Applause Entertainment and Sucheta Dalal, author of The Scam had a most fascinating Twitter conversation that could turn into a deal for a Web series.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
Valentine’s Day on Mars: Share love with these photos of little hearts from the Red PlanetSubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 19:36 IST
As people celebrated Valentine's Day on Earth, an astronaut shared a spectacular collage of little hearts found on planet Mars and proved that love permeates the universe. See the pictures here.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
Feminism goals much? Serena Williams is back on court, as hubby takes care of the babySubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 19:26 IST
As Serena Williams thrashed the tennis ball in her comeback match after a 13-month pregnancy break, baby Alexis Olympia cheered for her mom in the arms of her husband and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
VIDEO: Harry Potter fans, drown into the magical world with this bizarre new chapter about ‘A Pile of Ash’Subscriber Only
February 14, 2018 19:27 IST
With a strange twist to the magical world of JK Rowling, a dramatic reading of a new chapter titled 'Harry Potter And The Portrait Of What Looked Like A Large Pile Of Ash' was shared on YouTube, and it has gone viral.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
I am sorry I used the word ‘shame’: Sabyasachi apologises for sari comment in open letterSubscriber Only
February 14, 2018 16:58 IST
After facing severe backlash and getting brutally trolled in the online space, fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee apologised and shed light on his perspective in a long open letter on Instagram.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
VIDEO: Australian street artist’s new ‘Jugni’ version will leave you wonderstruckSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 21:40 IST
An Australian street artist's rendition of Arif Lohar's Jugni has gone viral, and many people are sharing it online. Yes, it's the same song that was later featured in the movie 'Cocktail'.
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