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Jasleen Kaur

Today, we told you about Jasleen Kaur and the pervert who had threatened to harm her if she complained to the police about his eve-teasing. But she DID go to the cops, and they have now managed to catch the pervert because she gave them his bike number and his photograph (and also because a large number of people on social media shared her post). The Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal congratulated the girl for standing up. Even the Deputy Commissioner of Police said that Jasleen will be awarded Rs 5,000 for her bravery of being able to talk about the incident openly.

You go girl!

First posted here: The Pervert Who Harassed Jasleen Kaur Has Been Arrested!

I’m 23 years old as I type this. And yet I don’t relate to ’23 Signs You’re 23 Years Old’. Or maybe I do… but who is to say what’s real until I have a list to prove it.

The list-takeover of the internet was like Salman Khan‘s bail this year – it happened so swiftly that we didn’t even realize it. My very limited research tells me that listicles became a thing sometime in 2013. From the looks of it, somewhere between Katrina Kaif-Ranbir Kapoor‘s leaked holiday photos and Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan‘s first Iftar hug, we were all thinking in pointers. I am not saying that’s a bad thing – hell, we have a bunch of super cool lists ourselves at MissMalini. I’m just saying that the age-based lists, especially for the 20-somethings, is an idea I’m not sold on entirely.

I have friends from a lot of different age groups (hi guys!) and a huge chunk of people I spend my drunk weekends with is 20-something. We sit around, discuss life as we know it – work, parents, boyfriends, girlfriends, ex-lovers, sexuality, anxiety, movies, memories, relationships, dreams, ambitions, jokes, the works! The topics may vary, but one thing does not; the fact that we’re all in this together. The 20s decade seems particularly insecure and vulnerable and it seems like they make for the most perfect target audience for wise-sounding advice about “the future” in list-form. As a struggling 20-year-old myself, I see how I’m an easy catch (like Bajrangi Bhaijaan‘s audience).

You start reading one list, then another, then another and before you know it, you’re on your 20th list about how to deal with life in your late 20s. And that’s not even the tip of the iceberg because what you don’t realize is that none of these lists about mastering life is giving you any information that you don’t already know! Like, did you really need Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (a masterpiece, though!) to tell you “pyaar dosti hai”? You couldn’t have figured that out for yourself?

The thing is that you don’t need 20 signs to tell you who you are and what you should do. The fact that your 20s are a super special time in your life shouldn’t be information that’s dished out to you. And the Take that trip, cultivate your passion, have a life goal, spend wisely, make friends for life, learn a skill, dance freely, laugh louder and do everything you want to do.

So you want to know why these lists work? It’s because you open the listing thinking you’ll find some life-changing tips, but at the end, you’ve not only read these before, there’s a high chance you’ve experienced all 264537 points in the list – because you ARE 20-something, remember?

Yup, that’s the big secret – make your own list! :)

First posted here: The Only Reason Why Those Lists For 20-Somethings REALLY Work!

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Since Maggi has been banned, my sleepovers, rainy days and the nights when there’s karela made at home, seem pointless. There’s nothing to eat. NOTHING! Maggi feels the same way about us, though, they miss us too. These two videos featuring boys reminiscing about the good ol’ days when Maggi was available will warm the cockles of your cold heart (okay that’s a bit of an overstatement, but the ads do hit home). Check them out!

Come back yaar.

First posted here: MAGGI’s New Ad Campaign Will Make You Miss The Good Ol’ Days! #WeMissYouToo

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Jasleen Kaur took social media by storm yesterday after she posted a picture and a note of the man who had harassed her on the streets of Delhi. Because the photo went viral on the Internet and due to the fact that Jasleen had clicked his picture and his bike number, the accused got arrested the same evening. Now, Sarvjeet Singh, the man who has been identified as the eve-teaser has put up a Facebook post denying every allegation levied on him.

Source: Twitter @DeepikaBhardwaj

He’s basically saying that their conversation was rather different than what Jasleen has mentioned. I guess it’ll be clearer if this case goes to court. What do you think?

First posted here: The Eve-Teaser In The Jasleen Kaur Story Speaks Up & Denies Every Allegation.

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Everyone is getting married. It’s true! From your Facebook timeline to your neighborhood banquet hall – you will see someone or the other tying the knot almost every day. And each of these brides and grooms is going to have the memory of their wedding day etched in their hearts FOREVER! But I’m sure they also want it to be a memorable experience for the guests who attend their shaadi. Hence, I’m sure when YOU walk down the aisle, you want it to be a standout celebration; not just another cookie-cutter wedding that no one’s going to remember. Hence, here are a bunch of crazy cool ideas for your ‘It’ wedding!

1. Pick A Theme!

“Is it in an AC hall or an open lawn?” When your friends ask you that, just smirk and say, “You will see.” Pick a location that mirrors your individualistic taste. And then opt for a theme that defines you the best or you fancy the most. If you are a filmy soul like me, you can choose to have a Bollywood themed wedding. If you love the magic of the old world charm, a vintage themed nuptial should be your pick. It would consist of intimate gatherings, elegant outdoor ceremonies and antique decor. The 1920s theme would have a lot of pearls and lace and jazz music playing in the background. And if you are a Gen-X couple who reflect modernity, you can opt for all things new-age!

2. Get Captured By The Drones

Bye bye photo booths! The drones are here. Also known as unmanned aircraft, drones are SUPER COOL. It will add a festive vibe to your wedding and the stunning aerial shots of your special day are something that you shouldn’t miss out on. Let your love soar to new heights! Plus, don’t forget to decide a wedding hashtag that your guests can use while posting the clicks online.

3. Nostalgia Corner

A marker, a Polaroid camera, a message bowl and a scrapbook – viola, this corner is ready! You may want it to be a curtained corner that is accessible only to your nearest and dearest ones – your BFF, your old school pals et al. They will scribble down things that will make you smile years later and these pictures, the scrapbook and those message notes will always be your treasure trove.

4. Have An Artist Paint Your Shaadi

Yes, photos are great. But wouldn’t it be AMAZING to have an artist weaving magic with his paint brush at your wedding? Plus, how often do you see this happening? It will definitely leave everyone in awe and that painted canvas is going to look perfect in the bedroom of your new home.

5. A Surprise Flash Mob

Make a private Secret group on Facebook if you all can’t meet regularly to rehearse for this and share videos. While practicing your Sangeet performances, also get your choreographer to teach you some simple steps to a fun number! Right after the wedding rituals or in the middle of the reception (when you are bored of standing on the stage and smiling for pictures), start dancing. Let your friends and cousins break into a jig one by one and then join them in the end. A dancing bride and a grooving groom – Yay!

6. The Prettiest Wedding Cake

The wedding cake choice is rooted in the couple’s favourite destination, the cake they ate together when they were dating, their favourite tea flavour or their favourite fragrance etc. Lacing and metallic elements can make your cake look super stunning. And while you rock your stylish wedding outfits, your wedding cake will complement you perfectly! Also, handpick the menu keeping the flavour of the season and your wedding theme in mind.

7. Dazzling Decor!

From cute pinatas to gorgeous floral arrangements (you can even get edible flowers!), from candles and chandeliers to a trendy seating area – pay attention to the look of the venue. Make sure it is exquisite enough for the most important day of your life.

Wondering how exactly will you manage to have all these things at your wedding? Marriott India is at your rescue! They put forth a plethora of offerings to be the perfect companion to create your dream wedding. They have been a vanguard in creating new benchmarks in contemporary weddings with a traditional touch. With an elaborate brand portfolio ranging from Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield to JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton; Marriott India is ready to give you an absolute luxury experience in your budget! The Patisseries across all Marriott India properties have pastry chefs whose artistic mind and crafty hands give you the most innovative weddings cakes customised to your needs. And they even have their own wedding planners, who leave no stone unturned in giving their clients the best they can offer!

So all the brides and grooms-to-be out there, you know who can help you in planning and executing your dream wedding!

This post is in partnership with Marriott India.

First posted here: 7 Cool Ideas To Make Your Shaadi Extra Special! #FutureOfWeddings

Jeans: Top Shop, Blazer: New Look, Tank: Mango

Few months into the academic year and you’re already feeling “blah”! It’s the same old, same old, right? We feel you! But worry not, it’s nothing a little retail therapy can’t fix! We’ve compiled a list of 10 must-haves to get you through the rest of the year. Time to shop your way to a new school you :)

1. The iPad Case

Kate Spade

This Kate Spade creation is an absolute favorite! It’s hard enough to protect your iPad, doubles as a stand for hands-free surfing, and screams out our life motto loud and clear. ;-)

2. The Coffee Mug

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www.shopbando.com

Every morning my alarm goes off and I snooze it; it goes off again, I look at the time and assure myself I can get ready in 15 minutes flat, so I snooze again. Finally, when it goes off a third time, I panic, jump out of bed, take 45 minutes to get ready, and then run out the door screaming, “I can’t eat, I’m running late!” Sound familiar? DEFINITELY need to get my hands on one of these travel coffee mugs – no more grouchy coffee-less mornings!

3. The Gym Outfit

Victoria’s Secret PINK

Nike

We adore this Victoria’s Secret PINK set – color block leggings with a matching half-zip pullover, paired with Nike sneakers. Loving the hints of neon throughout the outfit! Who says you can’t look cute while gymming between classes?

4. The Notebook

www.zazzle.com

We love these whimsically designed spiral notebooks – maybe we’ll take more notes when we have these!

5. The Tote

Tory Burch

It’s all about the carryall tote. Ideally something lightweight, with a bunch of compartments, and in a neutral color to match nearly any outfit. This Tory Burch design definitely hits the mark – totally worth the splurge since you’ll be using it every day.

6. The Pocket Charger

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If you’re anything like us, all hell breaks loose when your smartphone battery hits single digits. The only conversation we can have with anyone around us is, “Do you have a phone charger?” Certainly wouldn’t hurt to have one of these mascara-sized powerhouses stashed in our totes. HALO pocket chargers to the rescue!

7. The Outfit

Jeans: Top Shop, Blazer: New Look, Tank: Mango

Probably the single most important thing on the first day back to college! This year we’re feeling a casual chic look, something that says, “I just threw this on.” We’d opt for a pair of slightly distressed boyfriend jeans, pair them with a simple, loose white tank, and throw on a pastel waterfall blazer to complete the look. The waterfall blazer is key here – it’s a flowy version of the traditional structured blazer, so it imparts more of a casual feel to the outfit. Effortless!

8. The Necklace

Forever 21

Love this Forever 21 multi-layer necklace! It’s dainty and delicate and can be paired with a gazillion outfits!

9. The Shoes

Steve Madden

Dying to get our hands on these Steve Madden shoes! Half loafer, half espadrille, for a casual chic look.

10. The Makeup

Bobbi Brown

Whether you spent the summer on an exotic island or not, why not show up on the first day of class with that sun-kissed glow? Fake it with the help of Bobbi Brown’s bronzing powder in Aruba (on your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin) and shimmer brick in bronze (on the top of your cheekbone and under your brow bone). Voilá, #thatislandlife!

Man, all these goodies kind of make us want to go back to school!! What do you think? What’s on your wish list?

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Here we go – another school year begins and we start tearing our hair out finding ways to get our kids to focus on school work, keep up to date with the curriculum and revise in good time. Take heart- you are not alone in this agonizing task. It’s not one for the faint-hearted to take head on but equipped with the right set of tools and solutions, there is light at the end of the tunnel. What with busy school days, heaps of extra-curricular activities that are just as critical to complement academic excellence, and the ever increasing presence of electronic foes in the guise of PS4, Wiis, X-Boxes etc., where and how do you fit in the extra old fashioned hard graft that we all know pays dividends in the end.

After waffling through many ways and means trying to find what works best, and fighting desperation all along, I now follow a few methods, all of which seem to work.

Inspector Clueso

Kid

Making the task in hand seem less like work and more like a game, where your kids have to unravel the mysteries that surround the question in hand: Playing detective, on a mission to unravel the secrets that veil the answer can be challenging and exciting. Especially with comprehension and poetry, deducing and reading between the lines, recalling imagery, evoking emotions and feelings and empathising with the writer and his perspective, all help focus the mind and help lead to the right conclusions. Weaving idioms into everyday discussions also add to the tool-kit the kids can use when interpreting tricky passages.

Ring Of Words

Kid

Expanding vocabulary on a daily basis is a challenge. We have a “ring of words”, (quite literally!) – little flash cards of vocabulary hanging on a ring that ‘lives’ in the car; wherever and whenever we drive, me and the boys pick up a word to play with – and have a go at making sentences and forming associations with everyday life. When a few new words have been learnt, stringing them together and weaving them into daily life helps retention – how often have my kids heard me say, “You know I am fastidious about augmenting your vocabulary, to enable you to be more articulate and not doing so makes me so irate; stop being capricious… being morose and despondent will not alter my perseverance as I know you have an innate talent for comprehending new words quickly“! They know exactly what I mean – go figure.

Online Tutoring

Every hard working mom can do with a helping hand. I have found the ideal solution. I stumbled upon Edufied, a web-based tutoring portal. Edufied offered a compelling solution: tuition on tap, when you need, where you need it, at your convenience and without you having to leave home, battle with traffic, miss dinner etc.! I found my boys receptive to this style of tuition and learning; it didn’t feel like work to them. They were operating on a medium they love – computers/IT/screen time – using electronic tablets to work out problems on a white board, that both the tutor and student can see, provided a novel and exciting way to work out sums. It took the boredom out of the learning and allowed revisions to be fun for the kids and economical for me (much cheaper than in-person tutoring). Furthermore, one of the many advantages was being able to take the tuition sessions with you, wherever you go (when on holiday/visiting grandparents etc.) without breaking the routine or having to change tutors.

Check out www.edufied.net for more information or contact Ankit, founder of Edufied on anksarora2000@yahoo.com and quote this blog for a discounted rate.

If you liked these tips, stay tuned for future pointers and although it may seem to be a case of ‘Easier said than done’ – but believe me, try all the above tips and then come back for some more. Ciao – until the next time.

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Guys! This one trending topic on Twitter is giving me a major nostalgia trip! Indians born in the ’90’s are tweeting about the things they remember from their childhood and it’s breaking my heart because THINGS HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH! Check them out and cry with me.

1) ‘Main samay hoo’

#90sBaccheyRemember remember waiting for sunday morning when entire family sat together for Mahabharat

— Awaara Hoon (@bigdail_chori) September 4, 2015

2) Damn you, caller IDs!

#90sBaccheyRemember You could give ‘blank calls’ to your love-interest’s land line phone without any fear of getting traced.

— Rahul Vasudev (@vasudevrahul) September 4, 2015

3) Govinda was the number one man in our world.

#90sBaccheyRemember @salebhai_com Coolie No. 1 became one of the biggest blockbuster of 90s pic.twitter.com/SEwct7Womf — anandvarani (@anandvarani) September 4, 2015

4) And of course, Uncle Chips and Frooti were the things we survived on.

#90sBaccheyRemember Uncle chips & frooti was the most prized possession during the train journey in summer holiday pic.twitter.com/YjlAuZKQDs

— Nitish Srivastava (@DigitalNitish) September 4, 2015

5) FLAMES FOREVER!

#90sBaccheyRemember sitting on the last bench of the class & doing this. @salebhai_com pic.twitter.com/74BMWbPPiH — Bhawaysh JJhaa (@bhawayshJJhaa) September 4, 2015

6) Too true this one.

#90sBaccheyRemember My #windows #98 used to show #39 years when I copy a video from #512mb #pendrive :D :D pic.twitter.com/Wo5ZmbySLz

— Chai Waala (@dukaanchaiki) September 4, 2015

8) I was Blossom, always!

#90sBaccheyRemember this? Powerpuff girls My fav was blossom pic.twitter.com/yTJtuNsqVX — Himani❤ (@HimaniNakrani67) September 4, 2015

9) Hi main Sanju, meri secret hai magic pencil. You remember?

Urge of Wanting This..! #90sBaccheyRemember pic.twitter.com/yL9Jn1Rsg2

— Roshan Poddar (@roshan_poddar7) September 4, 2015

10) The one menu we’d never tire of.

#90sBaccheyRemember the Birthday Party Menu – Rasna – Slice of Cake – Sabzi Kachori – Potato wafers – Goldspot – few Orange candies — Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) September 4, 2015

11) Yum.

Finger chips is to us what French fries is to today’s kids. #90sBaccheyRemember pic.twitter.com/rTGvLCqtNc

— Fakalogy (@Fakalogic) September 4, 2015

12) The reason I failed maths (could understand NOTHING).

If you remember this, then you are 90s kid #90sBaccheyRemember pic.twitter.com/vtz88DgZKA — ♔ (@SpeaksByTweets) September 4, 2015

13) And lastly, the best part about my Sunday mornings and afternoons!

#90sBaccheyRemember this ??? pic.twitter.com/lXgAN1Va9P

— Zoomie… (@zoomphatak) September 4, 2015

Good times, good times.

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This video is a small tribute to a woman who works tirelessly to do what she loves doing the most. Her passion is inspiring and her energy and willingness to keep learning is so contagious, that all of us will want to dedicate a little bit of our time in studying something new.

Isn’t this the sweetest video you’ve seen today?

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Saavn

A dance craze must be started and maintained, so that’s exactly what some of the below artists managed to do ALL around the world! Some of these dance crazes have had people from all walks of life shaking a leg to the below songs. Here are some of the biggest dance crazes to originate from music videos!

1) Soulja Boy – Crank That

Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy’s Crank That was the perfect replacement of “Who Let The Dogs Out” at all football stadiums and crowd arenas alike! Who could resist the superman?

Listen Here.

2) Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

Beyonce

Queen Bey set some crazy high standards when her music video for Single Ladies released. This had everyone from toddlers to grown men replicating some of the bootylicious moves from Beyonce’s video.

Listen Here.

3) Baauer – Harlem Shake

Harlem Shake

The Harlem Shake escalated so fast, so soon! Millions around the world from military camps to schools to actors and actresses have all taken part in the whacky Harlem Shake.

Listen Here.

4) Psy – Gangnam Style

Psy

Psy‘s Gangnam Style broke all sorts of records on YouTube and the South Korean rapper’s song was soon a worldwide anthem!

Listen Here.

5) Silento – Watch Me Whip/ Nae Nae

Silento

Silento is only seventeen years old and yet he has a sea of fans worldwide all rocking to the Whip, The Nae Nae and other moves from his music video!

Listen Here.

Are you dancing yet?!

You can check out these and many more funky tunes with Saavn on Facebook and Twitter.

This post is in partnership with Saavn.

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Sex and the City (Source: Tumblr)

YOU are your own source of survival.

SATC (Source: Tumblr)

To conclude, Miranda and Carrie were amazing people in their own right. And even though you’ve been through this transition, there might be a little Carrie in you or somewhere near you (as in a friend, not a ghost #justsaying) – you might outgrow those remnants or live with them.

SATC (Source: Tumblr)

So, are you a Hobbes now?

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Isn’t it fun when your city surprises you! When you come across new places, new experiences…

Not too long ago, I had to take an ink blot test to ‘prove’ how unusual I am. That’s how Food Talk India and Hendrick’s Gin chose the guests for their dinner event, called The Unusual Table at A Ta Maison. It included the perfect (gin soaked!) menu, 10 strangers, 10 blindfolds, 2 hosts, and a great evening.

I’ve also loved trying samosas stuffed with pizza at Social Offline, chuskis served in mini pressure cookers at Indian Accent, and punching in secret codes at PCO to get in for a drink. Most recently, I smashed an egg to find a party invite inside, thanks to Chef Nuria Rodriguez (PS: she’s the Project Director at Imperfecto and the newly-opened Informal).

Clearly, this city has a lot of cool quirks. So here’s a list of some of the unusual things I’ve recently discovered… New normal?

Rapid Heroes To The Rescue!

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Craving a slice of Big Chill’s Banoffee Pie? Or need to deliver a package across town, but no wheels? Well, worry no more because Rapid Toto will pick up and deliver anything, anywhere! And the charges are super reasonable.

Click here to see their rate card and get more details.

(Delhi) Rock It

Source: Delhi Rock

Bored of regular gyms? Then check out Delhi Rock. Members can try rock climbing, aerial ropes, rush fit and acro yoga, all in the same week! It’s a different workout every day and trust me, each one is intense and effective.

Click here for more details.

Escape Reality

This cool joint called CTRL SHIFT ESC offers a real-life escape experience! The players are trapped in a room with hidden clues, puzzles, with only 60 minutes to crack the codes and escape! Sherlocked, anyone?

Click here for more details.

Crushing On Cold-Pressed

Source: Little Black Book Delhi

If you agree that health is wealth, then it’s time to load up on these cold-pressed concoctions! Cool companies like Raw Pressery and Allnut are offering all things cold-pressed, fresh and wholesome. These drinks are high on the health chart and delivered right at your doorstep.

Click here for more details about Raw Pressery and here for Allnut.

Delhi By Cycle

Source: Delhi By Cycle

Seriously! A great way to explore the little pockets of the city, Delhi By Cycle offers guided cycle tours (in English), for groups of people. They have several tour options and even provide the cycles.

Click here to check out their rate card and tour options.

This post is in partnership with Little Black Book, Delhi.

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Virat Kohli

We’ve been hearing that Virat Kohli is hosting some form of “auditions” to win a “hangover in Vegas,” but as of now, there’s no real information known about the nature of the contest. However, we did get our hands on this leaked video of one of the questions, where Virat is heard asking – Would you get a tattoo of your girlfriend’s name? We’re not sure what the game is about just yet; all we know is that it’s going to feature a series of questions that the player has to answer correctly in order to be eligible. Take a look at the video below:

LEAKED: Virat Kohli is hosting a contest to win a trip to Las Vegas and we just got our hands on this leaked video of one of the questions! No idea what kinda game it is yet though… #ViratKohli #leaked #video #leakedvideo #sneakpeek #wrogn

A video posted by MissMalini (@missmalini) on Sep 8, 2015 at 2:36am PDT

Interesting to see how this is going to unfold!

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An Indian Voice

No Indian is a stranger to the festival of Dahi Handi. It is based on the legendary story of Lord Krishna stealing butter in his childhood. It has often been labelled as one of the most dangerous festivals in India since the whole celebration of it involves forming a human pyramid, as people climb on each other and one person breaks an earthen pot which contains curd/buttermilk. This video by An Indian Voice will give you a closer look at this dangerous yet colourful festival.

Check it out!

It’s beautiful!

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Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan

The Global Goals Campaign launched We the People – a crowd-sourced film where everyone is invited to join the world’s biggest cast and appear along with some of the world’s biggest names like Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai and many more. The film will be unveiled on the Google homepage when the Global Goals are adopted on the 25th September. From India, A R Rahman, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan have already contributed and crowdsourced footage for We the People.

People can upload their footage of reading their lines from the script written by Richard Curtis, outlining the ambition and themes of the goals right here.

You can choose the goal you feel most passionate about – whether that’s having access to good healthcare like Hrithik Roshan, women’s rights like Jennifer Lawrence and Akshay Kumar or life under water like Meryl Streep. Film yourself reading the lines. And upload your footage.

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Workout With Saavn

Anyone and everyone should know by now that no workout is complete without some tunes to keep you pumped throughout your sweat sesh! So (if you haven’t already) here are some songs you absolutely must add to that workout playlist of yours :)

1) Give It 2 U – Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke

Listen Here.

2) Work B*#ch – Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Listen Here.

3) We Found Love (Ft. Calvin Harris) – Rihanna

Rihanna

Listen Here.

Jason Derulo

Listen Here.

So whether you’re strength training or smashing out some cardio, we have you covered!

Don’t forget to follow Saavn on Facebook and Twitter for heaps more tunes to add to that growing workout playlist! And you can download the app here.

This post is in partnership with Saavn.

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Bhumi Pednekar

A skinny colleague of mine is stuffing her mouth with a gulab jamun while I am trying to divert my attention by sipping on a cup of super bitter green tea and typing this. Is this the kind of ‘healthy life’ that I am happy to be living? Hell, no! I want to gorge on some greasy Chinese food, then follow it up with my favorite chocolate-walnut brownie and still be able to easily slide into my skinniest pair of jeans (which stopped fitting me eons ago btw, I wonder why I still have them! #Hope). If only.

It has been exactly three weeks and three days since I started following a strict diet and workout regime (for the 999th time). And despite dropping a few pounds already, I’m not too sure if I’ll be able to stick to this routine for longer than a month. But I’m quite sure about one thing – that there are many like me, who have been battling these extra kilos since time immemorial (not really but it seems like it). So this one’s for those of you.

Dear you,

I know you know you’re pretty. So I don’t have to remind you about it now. But at times, you wake up in the morning and weigh yourself on that monstrous weighing scale or go in front of the mirror to check out your flab or try to force yourself into a dress that defined love at first sight for you. During such moments, you might just feel slightly un-pretty. But never let the cellulite on your thighs or the dimples on your bum snatch away that glow from your face.

Having said that, I know how it feels to be an aspiring fit (NOT THIN) girl and it is not the best feeling in the world. From following the most popular #FitFam members on Instagram to finding the latest workout videos on YouTube, from squatting 100 times everyday to counting the calories of each meal that I eat – I’ve been doing everything I possibly can to reach my fitness goal. But every single time I commence my weight loss journey, I end up giving in to my temptations and eating something that I’m not supposed to eat. After cheating once, I end up slipping a couple of times again and then I finally end up giving up. It is a taxing process, a constant struggle. No matter how many motivational quotes you read or kilos you drop, when you slip, chances are that you’re gonna go down to right where you had started. And then repeat.

Don’t seek shortcuts. Screw the food journals and don’t OD on salads. Eat everything in moderation so that there’s no room for you to slip. And workout for at least 30 minutes every single day. When you don’t feel like doing the crunches and the lunges, just lock yourself up in your room, play some peppy Bollywood numbers and dance. Or plug in your earphones and go for a long brisk walk. It’s really not rocket science. We all know what we need to do. But our will power sucks. If we want this, we HAVE to do it! Blaming your genes or the blessed skinny b*tches around you won’t really speed up your weight loss process.

So DO NOT CHEAT OR GIVE UP. Just keep tiptoeing towards your destination. Once I had lost 8 kilos in 3 months. But then I gained 10 in the next couple of months. #Facepalm. So basically, I am not writing this letter to you. I am writing this to myself. I don’t want to be the girl who is trying to lose weight anymore. I want to be the girl who lost weight and never gained it back. From Sonakshi Sinha to Parineeti Chopra to Bhumi Pednekar to that school friend of yours – so many of them have triumphed in this battle. So can we. Let’s not let anything bog us down this time and let’s continue fighting the fat. However, make sure that you do this the right way and don’t end up doing anything crazy.

I am by no means trying to assert that losing weight guarantees happiness. I recently read a post by a woman who had gone into depression after reaching her target weight because weight loss had been her one and only obsession for so many years and when she finally achieved it, she felt like, ‘Now, what?’ It might happen to some of us too. But at least we will be telling a different story then, at least we will stop cribbing about our weight. We will find something else to crib about and that will mark the beginning of a brand new journey. But at least this journey will be over. For good. Let’s do this, girls. JUST FOR OURSELVES.

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