When Dil Chahta Hai ( The Heart Desires) came out in 2001, everyone in Bollywood straightened out their sky-high teased hair, dusted off their bulky shoulder padded jackets, and sat up! The movie was a spectacular success, only because it was so unlike anything Bollywood had seen before. Now, here's something that is bound... »

While we have been carping about the financial crisis, nerds of all hues and heights have gotten together to bust out their creative juices. According to Wired, New York City's tech scene has got a huge leg up due to Wall Street's harakiri. Investors that used to dole out millions to larger institutions are... »

It is the day before Halloween and it is also the day when Martians struck Earth! On Oct 30th, 1938, millions of Americans tuned into a popular radio show that featured plays directed by, and often starring Orson Welles. The performance that evening was an adaptation of the science fiction novel by H.G. Wells'... »

Here's an interesting video I stumbled upon. How do you get more people to take the stairs instead of piling onto the elevator? Here's an idea »

It was common knowledge to everyone on the ground in Afghanistan except for Senator John Kerry that Ahmed Wali Karzai, President Karzai's brother, heads a massive, lucrative opium trafficking operation. Kerry said he had asked U.S intelligence agencies "for the smoking gun", and had not gotten "the hard and fast" evidence. A few days ago... »

When my best friend was visiting, I got her a t-shirt that read "Sometimes when I am alone, I Google myself." In the early days of the search engine, that seemed like a really funny joke. But these days, googling yourself is not a mere vanity, it's almost essential, especially if you're looking... »

Now you know why Andre Agassi sometimes had that wild, crazed look in his eyes! It's not just the tennis, it could well have been the Crystal Meth, the tennis champ was indulging in, during his career. The 1992 Wimbledon champion, the winner of eight grand-slam titles, writes in his autobiography that he took... »

You know the saying - never dip your pen in company ink? No? How about, never crap on your doorstep? No? Well, you have heard both expressions now and can use it in polite company on what the act of sex does to professional relations. Especially sex with your collegues or superiors. The long... »

Yes, Michelle Obama and her gigantic toned arms may be a sight for sore eyes in this depressing economy, but she doesn't do it all on her own. The First Lady gets plenty of help from an army of assistants, including hairdressers and dress designers. But the one co-ordinating this army, the General if... »

Food trucks are a ubiquitous part of the New York food landscape. From smoky kababs to falafel sandwiches and chicken and rice, they're a great way to satiate your cravings on the go. Now, find out how specialty food trucks may well be a great start-up idea. »