29 Jul 10, 12:07:07

Quick bites

Here's a look at food to check out across the city. Read on.

29 Jul 10, 12:07:48
Knife your hog before you fork it
In a bid to get closer to their food, more people are learning how to butcher meat on their own. Read on for more.

29 Jul 10, 12:07:58
World’s costliest hot dog
Prepare to shell out a cool $ 69 for this hot dog. New York’s popular Serendipity 3 restaurant has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the costliest hot dog – called the Serendipity Foot-Long Haute Dog.

29 Jul 10, 12:07:41
Have you had the candwich?
Enter the Candwich, an elongated soda drink can that looks like it should have some sort of sugary drink or beer in it. Liquid substance, however, has been replaced with sandwich-making ingredients and a piece of Laffy Taffy candy.

29 Jul 10, 12:07:33
Geeks end up shopping more

A consumer survey reveals that 'geeks' are likely to spend more on the products they like and stay loyal to their favorite brands. 'Geeks' are also more susceptible to advertising ploys and buy more goods online.

29 Jul 10, 11:07:09
A thing for tea
Dal makhni, egg curry and masala chai figure on the top of singer Sunidhi Chauhan’s favourites list. Here's a look at more of the singer's favourites.

29 Jul 10, 11:07:51
Play Host To Your Dost
Friendship Day is all about making your best buddy feel special. Here are some cool gift options.

29 Jul 10, 11:07:16
Hot tips for enjoying time with yourself
Recently broke up with your boyfriend/girlfriend, feeling low and lonely? Spice up your life by taking extra care of yourself and by pampering yourself alot.Want to know how, then read on...

29 Jul 10, 11:07:57
Loneliness = 15 fags

A life of booze, fags and slothfulness may be enough to earn your doctor’s disapproval, but there is one last hope — a repeat prescription of mates and good conversation. The striking impact of social connections on well-being has led researchers to call on health officials to take loneliness as seriously as other health risks, such as alcoholism and smoking.

29 Jul 10, 11:07:35
Unpretentiously good
It’s in a mall and you may have to suffer noisy families but Spaghetti Kitchen is worth a visit.

29 Jul 10, 11:07:00
Why fad diets work for some people
Ever wondered why despite a strict diet, even a tiny bite of cake adds pounds to you? Blame your genes, says a new study. This suggests that future diets should be tailored to an individual's genes rather than to...

29 Jul 10, 11:07:34
Hot tips for buying a pair of trousers
If you're planning to buy a new pair of trousers and are confused about the right style to go in for or the fabric you choose. Then here is the answer...

29 Jul 10, 11:07:23
Can anger be manipulative?
You may be crying or getting angry but secretly you are manipulating others to behave the way you want them to, says a new theory.  Anger has as much to do with cooperation as with conflict.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:41
Underwear gets an ethical twist
A collective that produces ethically- made knickers offers women refugees the chance of work.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:40
A portrait of a teacher as a traveller
Our series on cracking Delhi by randomly bumping into its people and starting conversations on their lives.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:18
Gracious recital
Shagun Butani, a renowned Odissi dancer, will be performing a recital.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:40
Now Viagra to treat kids' lung disorder
Soon a children's form of Viagra will hit the market capable of treating a rare lung disorder. The Food and Drug Administration has approached Pfizer about using its drug to treat a lung ailment that affects kids.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:23
Abstract contrasts
Sumit Mehndiratta presents his work of photographic prints and digital art.

29 Jul 10, 10:07:12
Young and unsung art
Urban blues, love and anger find unusual expression in the works of the new breed of artists.

29 Jul 10, 08:07:09
Apple sued over 'overheating' iPads
There is no end to Apple's woes. After reports of iPod Nano catching fire due to overheating, now Apple's tablet computer iPads have come under the scanner.

29 Jul 10, 08:07:28
Before Memory Fades is hot seller

Fali S. Nariman's Before Memory Fades has bounced back to the number one spot among non-fiction books this week while The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi continues to dominate the fiction category in the bestseller list.

29 Jul 10, 05:07:48
Sign up to feel like a politician
Ever wondered what it is like to be an MP in the Lok Sabha? Here’s how you can experience it. The Indian Debating Union (IDU) hosts nationally and socially relevant debates in the format of a mock Parliamentary session.

29 Jul 10, 05:07:37
‘My father is talking through me’
Says Owais Husain, the youngest son of MF Husain, who has his first solo exhibition in Mumbai.


29 Jul 10, 05:07:08
Benefits of table salt
The new nutrition mantra that is salt. Want to know how? Take up this quiz...

29 Jul 10, 05:07:44
Indian brand makes it big in Hollywood
What do Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria Parker, Hillary Duff and Sonam Kapoor have in common? They all swear by Isharya, the Indian jewellery brand that has taken Hollywood by storm.

29 Jul 10, 05:07:20
Do you often feel really exhausted?

Are you constantly tired? The doctor may blame it on stress or your fast paced life, but what if the cause is beyond that? People complain about a lack of energy despite leading a healthy lifestyle. So, the answer lies in what you eat.

29 Jul 10, 05:07:01
Losing weight despite your thyroid problem
Weight related queries so Leena Mogre has the solution for you. Read on more...

29 Jul 10, 04:07:36
Batman creator retells Mahabharata
Grant Morrison’s illustrated book, 18 Days, to release in August.

29 Jul 10, 04:07:39
Where you can meet your kneads
Leave the buzz of Bandra behind and unwind at the suburb’s newest spa, set in a charming, old-world bungalow on a busy road.

29 Jul 10, 03:07:38
Oldest tweeter dies at 104
Ivy Bean, who was Twitter's oldest user and boasted more than 56,000 followers on the online micro-blogging website, passed away at a nursing home in Bradford.

29 Jul 10, 03:07:31
Winston Churchill's dentures up for sale
A set of gold-plated dentures used by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to disguise his childhood lisp is being auctioned in Britain. Read on for details.



28 Jul 10, 11:07:56
We are first!
There are quite a few Harley Davidson (HD) owners in the Capital. But vrooming off with the first couple of pieces from the first ever showroom in the country is still special.


28 Jul 10, 11:07:15
Katy Perry sizzles in new photoshoot
The singer appears as a pinup mode in a series of candy-coloured promotional images for her new album. The getup is a purple Bettie Page-style wig, a multicoloured pleather bikini, and a...

28 Jul 10, 11:07:41
Lip service, the right way

Clean, moisturise and exfoliate your lips for that luscious pout. If you have dark lips, do not hide it under layers of lipstick. Instead, treat them with natural products.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:17
Lose your weight the web way!
The more frequently you log on to an interactive weight management website, the more weight you can keep off. That’s the conclusion of a study published online.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:25
Hot Tips
Fed up with your ugly stretch marks and want the right solution to cover it then here are some tips for you. Read on more...

28 Jul 10, 11:07:37
Healthy mane

Follow these haircare tips and let your hair down without a care in the world. Long, thick and lustrous mane is every woman’s dream.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:56
Hot Tips: For choosing the right car colour
Here are some tips on how to choose the right colour for your car.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:02
DU’s rain trends

Baarish ho rahi hai… and instead of the usual drizzle of raindrops, there is a downpour of trendy chappals, cool sandals, hep floaters, colourful plastic bags and evergreen jeans in Delhi University.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:26
Listening to music can impair performance
Doing an important task while listening to your favourite songs may not help you focus better – in fact it could cut down your performance. Read on for details.

28 Jul 10, 11:07:06
Looking for a PG?
Traditionally, PGs in South Campus have been more expensive because, well, it is South Delhi. But this year, PGs in North Campus have higher rates.


28 Jul 10, 10:07:50
How to get perfect hair
UK hairstylist Michael van Clarke has released a new haircare range, specifically designed to protect your hair from premature aging and to make it grow longer. Here, he shares his ten top tips for hair care.

28 Jul 10, 05:07:46
Play on 26/11 terror attacks at Fringe fest
A theatrical performance of survivor stories from the 26/11 terror attacks in the city is on its way to the largest multi-arts festival in North America.

28 Jul 10, 05:07:38
Black art director designs for Commonwealth Games
The Bollywood art director Omung Kumar's designs will be dramatic, but down-to-earth. Read on.

28 Jul 10, 05:07:47
Monsoon stress busters
Keep your stress at bay in this monsoon season by following some of the massage therapy. Read on more...

28 Jul 10, 05:07:24
Everyone knows me
Jug Parmar is a 42 year-old British Asian. He arrived in Mumbai in January, 2008 Mumbai can be a hot, wet and sticky mistress, but her warmth enchants him.

28 Jul 10, 05:07:06
Not profit, passion drives India’s small wineries
Global recession and terror attacks caused some to close down, but supply of wine still outweighs demand in India.

27 Jul 10, 12:07:24
Shop till you drop
Dubai’s duty free shops remain the busiest duty free outlets in the world, according to figures released this week by the Dubai Duty Free and Generation Research.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:32
Hit the road now
Take the bypass from Murad Nagar, ahead of Ghaziabad — it is a stress free road and takes you to Roorkee without traffic. Need any such travel advice? Read on...

27 Jul 10, 11:07:31
Volcanic wonderland
Cappadocia sure is a combination of natural beauty and human construction that defies the imagination.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:18
World view in Manali
The road from Manali to Vashisht forms an esplanade overlooking the river Beas. Standing on it, you can see the river below ripping through acres of open land.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:59
A Mediterranean delight
Sea food, pita bread, hummus, falafel, mint and olives can only mean one thing - exotic food from an exotic land. Fez serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Raisa Daimary reports.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:39
Gully hopping in Gangtok
Surrounded by rhododendron and pine trees and gushing mountain streams, the place is home to sculptures and figurines of the ancient Jhakri culture.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:55
Life in the ‘fash' lane
Manish Malhotra on the fashion and bollywood industry, on his seniors and the Delhi Couture Week.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:20
Travel essentials
The secret of good suitcase packing is to fold as if your life depended on it.

27 Jul 10, 11:07:32
Exploring a new medium
From filmmaking to creative writing and now painting, there is nothing stopping 27-year-old Delhi boy Simran Lamba when it comes to creativity.

27 Jul 10, 10:07:30
DU’s todu lingo
It has become an increasing trend over the past few years for Gen-Y to use slang words and abbreviations, rather than conventional English or Hindi.

27 Jul 10, 10:07:10
Ever done cloud watching?
It’s the season when Delhiites train their eyes to the clear skies.

27 Jul 10, 08:07:13
Energy drinks pose threat to kids

According to a study, the growing availability of energy drinks is a potential danger to the health of young people who are vulnerable to the effects of caffeine.

27 Jul 10, 07:07:15
Soon, iPhone to replace car key

Ever thought about opening the door of your car from your phone just like James Bond does? Well, General Motors has now launched a new iPhone app that could replace the car key.

27 Jul 10, 07:07:43
Horror film icon to write graphic novel
Filmmaker Wes Craven is set to create his first graphic novel story, according to an announcement during the San Diego Comic-Con. The four-book series is ultimately expected to get a big-screen adaptation.

27 Jul 10, 06:07:15
Monsoon mania grips Mumbai on Google
Netizens flocking to search engine for rain-related information, reveals Google Insights.


27 Jul 10, 06:07:18
Stop jogging! It may not help lose weight
Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight. The more you run, the more your body prepares itself for your next run. You will actually start to hold on to more fat.

27 Jul 10, 06:07:58
Spring a surprise
Website that helps customise surprises for your friends and family gains popularity in city. Read on for more.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:05
Shweta Nanda steals show from Brett Lee

The audience erupted in applause and cheers when Shweta Nanda, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, walked the ramp for Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, overshadowing Australian pacer Brett Lee who was also modelling for the designer duo.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:58
Have a grudge? Put it online!
The city’s media fraternity is taking its professional bond to the next level. Now, you can vent your problems on Blacklist, a Facebook group meant for people who have been duped or not paid for their work.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:39
Laptops engineered for gaming
Want best gaming laptop then go for Del or for Intel processors which provide you higher memory, graphic processors etc. Read on for more.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:34
Olive launches its equivalent of the iPad

Olive Telecom launch the new OlivePad VT100, India’s first 3.5 G Pad.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:04
Here’s making waves

Samsung’s newest smart phone is not perfect, but it comes very close. Read on.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:25
Fitness on blogs
Workout at your convenience for you don't need a gym trainer anymore. Read on to know how the internet could guide you in  your daily workout.

27 Jul 10, 05:07:32
A sleek music box
The second iteration of Sony’s Walkman churns out great sound and is waterproof. Read on.


27 Jul 10, 04:07:09
Good music on a budget of Rs 12,000

If you’re looking for a standalone MP3 player for music and videos, here are a few options in the Rs. 12,000 bracket.

26 Jul 10, 11:07:05
Internet addresses to dry out within a year
The world is going to run out of Internet addresses in less than a year and inaction by internet providers could lead to broken applications and more expensive net connections, warn experts.

26 Jul 10, 11:07:06
Is better sex about doing your chores?
According to experts, the best foreplay for women is 'choreplay,' or when a man does household chores without being asked like the dishes, laundry and vacuuming.

26 Jul 10, 11:07:47
Are you emailing right?
Do you always wonder if the tone in your email is fine? Emails can create emotionally charged situations and grave misunderstandings. Here is how to keep your tone in check with a new app.

26 Jul 10, 09:07:07
Go check out

OlivePad - VT100, launched by Olive Telecom, is touted as India’s first 3.5G Pad. Running on an Android Operating System, the multi-functional device promises to supports 3.5G HSUPA, Wi-fi, and Bluetooth.

26 Jul 10, 09:07:01
iPhone voted ‘coolest thing’ on planet

Apple’s iPhone has been voted the coolest thing on the planet.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:56
Mixing cocktails in the monsoon
Rather than sipping spicy chai to banish away the rainy blues, why not try a monsoon cocktail?

26 Jul 10, 06:07:38
These kids live off the dead
Children Of The Pyre documents young children in Varanasi who sell scraps from funeral pyres.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:55
Bridal wear dazzles spectators
At Tarun Tahiliani's Bridal Couture Exposition, there was a mandap replete with classical dancers, several mannequins donning his bridal wear, music to match the ambience and a number of models showcasing his offerings.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:08
New photo exhibition
Tasveer Arts will be hosting the works of photographer, Srikant Kolari, titled “Thereafter…”.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:31
Musical on Mahabharata
Prashna Panchali seeks to present the lesser explored Draupadi’s take on the Mahabharata.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:52
Starry gaze
Seems like my body spray does exactly the opposite of what AXE does. It repels women from me.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:50
Khar residents start community radio station
Called Jago Mumbai, it is a Union Park Residents’ Association initiative.

26 Jul 10, 06:07:38
Adventure gear launched
MTV, along with Wildcraft, has now launched a range of premium bags and adventure gear.

26 Jul 10, 05:07:07
Enid Blyton’s Famous Five to get a 21st-century makeover
Farewell to the awful swotters, dirty tinkers and jolly japes: Enid Blyton’s language is being dragged out of the 1940s by her publisher in an attempt to give her books greater appeal for today’s children.

26 Jul 10, 05:07:45
The Class Act
The Class Act, written and directed by Meherzad Patel is back with a second innings.

26 Jul 10, 05:07:49
Now, syllabus-based video games
Education and entertainment both by video games. Surprised? Read more to know how video game can help your child in his/her studies.

26 Jul 10, 05:07:22
Are you willing to pay for Twitter?
Twitter might be the talk of town, but people are not okay with loosening their purse strings for it. A new study has revealed that Internet users would not like to pay for online services like Twitter.

25 Jul 10, 11:07:07
Delhi’s couture ‘weak’
Even as the Capital’s debut edition of Couture Week concludes, Delhi doesn’t seem to understand couture all that well. HT City asked a few attendees what they thought it was all about, and most of them stuck to vague definitions like “something beautiful”.


25 Jul 10, 11:07:55
Grandma shoes get glam
Comfort is the new cool thing when it comes to shoe-sha. Fashionistas across the world seem to have developed a newfound fetish for unconventional varieties of footwear. Read on for more.

25 Jul 10, 11:07:28
DU posters lose face
Delhi University’s welcome posters have no pictures of student leaders. Read on for more.

25 Jul 10, 11:07:57
Eye care in monsoon
Here's the tips that can protect your eyes during monsoon.

25 Jul 10, 10:07:15
Three to tango
When it comes to the grandeur factor I have not seen designer Tarun Tahiliani leaving any stone unturned, says Vinod Nair.

25 Jul 10, 10:07:20
Hanging in there
Trendy jholas in eye-catching colours and designs, which are generally associated with the intellectuals, are what students at the DU campus love to flaunt.

25 Jul 10, 08:07:51
Talking about patchworks
Writer and poet Jerry Pinto was at his unrestrained best at the reading for his book, Leela: A Patchwork of Life. It is a collection of anecdotes, which best describe the enigma that Leela Naidu was.

25 Jul 10, 08:07:17
Get a gift you love
What can be more tedious for a just married couple than wondering what to do with the four casseroles, two wall clocks and ceramic figurines that they’ve just been gifted?

25 Jul 10, 07:07:51
Calligaphy fuses with abstract art
A unique exhibition fusing Arabic calligraphy with abstract art kicked off at the Museum Art Gallery, at Kala Ghoda
last Monday. It is Mumbaikar Salva Rasool’s first solo exhibition, and second exhibition in India.

25 Jul 10, 07:07:40
Starlet and more
The best part of doing what I do is the chance to get into the heads of so many different people. Let me take you through the characters I’ve played this week.

25 Jul 10, 07:07:57
Time for hats and cheers
It was Graduation Day for the 3rd year batch of Terrence Lewis’ TLDFST (Terrence Lewis Dance Foundation Scholarship Trust) on Friday. It was celebrated with a dance show, titled, Catch-22.