Dear Readers, If there’s one thing that’s as lethal as the ongoing catastrophic Coronavirus, it is the rumour-mongering and spreading of fake news related to the fatal disease, which causes unnecessary panic and anxiety. We all know how deadly the partnering of social media and fear always turns out to be… even as the ever-hungry […]
CRICKET Kiwis Win 3rd ODI Against India: New Zealand put up a spectacular show in the last and final ODI as Man of the Match Henry Nicholls top scored 80 while Martin Guptill contributed 66, to win by five wickets, clinching the series 3-0 V/s India. Batting first, India notched up 296-7 in 50 overs […]
The ‘three is a crowd’ dictum is amply demonstrated in ‘Fantasy Island’… with as many as three writers collaborating on the story, including the director, the film turns out to be a mishmash, convoluted end-product. And the title, which seems to suggest an animated, children’s film, couldn’t have been more misleading. Five ‘lucky contest winners’ […]
On 6th February, 2020, the Center’s Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed the Lok Sabha about 233 babies born to Parsi couples in India, under the ‘Jiyo Parsi’ scheme, aimed at implementing measures to arrest the declining numbers of the community. According to Naqvi, so far, the scheme has cost Rs 14 crore. Responding […]
‘Imperfections’ by Kayan Sarkari Question of the day: Aren’t Imperfections Beautiful? Having flaws and imperfections is annoying because we pay a lot of attention to them. Why do we use filters? Why do we feel the need to edit pictures? Why don’t we just click a picture and immediately post it?! This is because […]
For all those of you who live your life and plan your day based on the digits thrown to you by your weighing machine – here’s a Newsflash – the weighing scale is the most needless piece of equipment in the gym! Your weight should be the last thing that you should be worried about […]
. Are you conscious about your smile? Do you cover your mouth with your hands to avoid the display of your teeth? Do you lack confidence because you have yellow teeth or crooked teeth? These days, a visit to a cosmetic dentist helps you find solutions to all such issues. However, some knowledge is key […]
– From 4 Cr To Less Than 4 Lakhs In 3 Decades – On 10th February, 2020, addressing the curtain raiser event for the upcoming ‘13th Conference of Parties’ or ‘COP 13’ of the United Nation Convention on ‘Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals’ (CMS), Union Environment Minister – Prakash Javadekar said that the […]
. Death – the hunter, is out with his hound to kill ruthlessly and recklessly anyone and everyone that meets him on the way. This inexorable enemy of man cuts short many lives full of promise in their prime and takes them away before they have so much as seen the least of life. Many […]
Saturday, 15th February, 2020 will mark the centenary of the opening of the Sanjan Memorial Column or the Sanjan Stambh to the public. A special Jashan will be held to celebrate the occasion at 10:00 am, followed by breakfast. Humdins are requested to be present for the celebrations of this auspicious occasion. Sanjan Stambh which means […]
Auckland based multidisciplinary artist and textile practitioner, Areez Katki’s acclaimed textile-based art exhibition, titled ‘Bildungsroman’, is being exhibited at the famous Otago Museum, in North Dunedin, NZ from 11 January to 9 February, 2020. ‘Bildungsroman’ literally means a narrative dealing with one person’s formative years or spiritual education. Bursting with colour and playfulness, his works of […]