“The sky is the limit,” is a an old saying which we all know. “The sky is my play ground and the cockpit is my office,” is what the pilots said at the INDIA AVIATION 2010 held in Hyderabad from 3rd march to 7th march. It is a prestigious event which takes place once in every two years and the City of Nawabs has successfully hosted this event for the second time. It is a huge event, an international exhibition on civil aviation where people from all over the globe flew down to the city to exhibit and witness the vast world of Civil Aviation.... Read→
Table tennis called ‘TT’ by the guys and described as a terribly annoying game by most girls . “annoying mostly because of the fact that guys don’t ever give us a chance to play” says Rivya Rao.
Technically table tennis is just a miniature version of lawn tennis played indoors. It is a totally fun game in which two or four players hit a hollow little ball back n forth. The game is controlled by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), founded in 1926. Since 1988, table tennis has been an Olympic sport which includes... Read→
If Chetan Bhagat were to pen (or rather, MS word) this article, he’d have probably done away with the introduction by shooting his Let-Me-Tell-You-What-This-Article-Is-Not-About disclaimers, which would go something like — “This article is not a Coming-of-Age story of a nubile enchantress, it’s NOT a story of (just) three idiots, it’s not the story of ‘The Two States’ and it’s not a story.”
It’s rather about the life of ventriloquists and puppets of today’s world. It’s about a lot more... Read→
What’s common between
Ugly Duckling and Ugly Betty?
It’s not just the misleading adjective
But the fact that they are pretty!
Had only the ugly duckling been ugly FOR REAL, either the show wouldn’t have been so popular or it’d have been famous for its first ever suicide-of-a-depressed-duck theme! And the closest Ugly Betty would’ve gotten to be a comedy show is by becoming a laughing stock if Betty (America Ferrara) wasn’t how she is in reality. The word ugly is just a demeanour; a camouflage. At the end of the... Read→
Gone are the days when a mobile was used to communicate, text message or transfer data to someone. In today’s age, a cell phone serves as an multipurpose device, and, with the increasing enhancements made by innumerable companies to increase their sales and to satisfy a customer’s expectations, one can assure that the rise in the consumer rate of cell phones is the only reason why there is an increasing complexity in the functions of a phone. Thanks to the latest technology, these days, one can find a variety of mobile phones, which truly seem... Read→
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers,” observed Charles W. Eliot.
‘Self-help’ is a genre that is getting popular with modern readers. Works under this genre include topics like personality development, success and hard work and relationship building. A promising book under this genre, ‘Fifteen Mantras for the Empowered Woman : Lessons to Awaken, Nurture and Inspire You’, written by Dr. Abha Sharma Rodrigues was launched in Hyderabad... Read→
Pets are often regarded as the next best companions of man. They present a sense of fulfillment and peace especially to those who have a solitary existence. Human beings have tamed various animals since ages and many people tend to buy and keep pets due to their attractive appearance, companionship or simply just for the sake of owning one. The most common pets include cats, dogs, fishes, birds, exotic mammals and even reptiles. They are not only adored for their playful nature but also have been acknowledged for the indirect health benefits of... Read→
January 26 marked the transition of India into a full fledged Republic. It is also the day when India adopted the Constitution and this year marks the 60th year. It was our good fortune that India became a republic with great leaders like Dr. B R Ambedkar, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad to name a few, at the helm of affairs. A new Constitution was created to govern the country. This day reminds us of our duty towards the country, understand its relevance and take pride in being an Indian.
Republic day is synonymous with various... Read→
Get Set Go! Time to gear up and pedal, as the CYCLATHON is back again with a modified name this time as CYCLE O’ HYD ‘10. This was held on 21st February (Sunday) at 7am at People’s Plaza, Necklace Road.
This event was organized by an NGO named PASSIONATE. This NGO started the Hyderabad’s first ever cyclathon, a bicycle rally to create awareness about the benefits of cycling on 22nd February, 2009, welcoming the youth from everywhere to actively participate. The rally was flagged off last year by many dignitaries such... Read→
“Without wonder and insight, acting is just a trade. With it, it becomes creation”, observes Bette Davis. And what better way to present an act than the Theatre, which Oscar Wilde said is “the greatest of all art forms.”
Theatre is a remarkable medium of communication and has been an integral part of our human culture and society for decades. The recent years have seen a commendable growth in theatre. Creative thinking and innovation are abundant in today’s youth. Theatre, today, is not just a mode of expression, or a means of entertainment.... Read→
