Meet my friend Internet. He's a fun guy and loves spending time with everyone. And believe me, everyone loves him too. I bet he can bring a smile to your face -- even if you are a stranger and I’ve just introduced you two.Internet was born on April 7, 1969 but don't think of him as someone in his 40s -- he still behaves like a teenager sometimes. I still remember him grinning from ear to ear when he bought his first vehicle (he called it Mobile) in 1996 and it's been his favourite set of wheels ever since. Of course, he's made various adjustments over the years, adding features and newer technology so that he can zoom around on Mobile faster than ever before. ... Continue reading →
You thought Pinterest was a pink, fluffy wonderland filled with kitty-cats and cupcakes. You thought wrong. As this (hilarious) video from the good folks at Comediva shows, Pinterest can get scary. Really scary. This article originally published at The Jane Dough here. The Jane Dough is a Mashable publishing partner that is the go-to site for news, insight and commentary on women in the business world. This article is reprinted with the publisher's permission. Topics to follow Pinterest 2,468 followers Follow Continue reading →
It’s probably easier for actor Amitabh Bachchan to become India’s president than your average politician. The ruling Congress party coalition looks like it will at best limp its way to general elections in 2014, stung by a rash of corruption scandals that have tarnished Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s second term in office and led to a dismal performance in state assembly elections earlier this year. Now the political establishment is abuzz about who will be the next president, a largely ceremonial post that comes open in July. The incumbent by all accounts bears the hallmarks of the government she represents — ineffectual and damaged by accusations of corruption. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, whose tenure ends in July, was controversially allotted defence land to build a cosy ... Continue reading →
By Tony Tharakan NEW DELHI | Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:37pm IST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Talking about sex is still a cultural taboo in conservative India, but a Bollywood filmmaker is hoping to usher in change with a light-hearted take on infertility and sperm donation. "Vicky Donor", a romantic comedy about a sought-after sperm donor at a fertility clinic, is part of a wave of recent films tackling subjects rarely addressed in Indian cinema - gay relationships, biopics on sex symbols and now sperm donation.Indian audiences, torn between rigid social mores and the challenges of a rapidly modernising nation, have gradually accepted Bollywood films with bolder themes. But sperm donation may be pushing the limits."Conservative families, how they will react, I don't know," said ... Continue reading →
