Karan Arora in Mohali

Ten years ago, the only way you could order food in India was by calling up the restaurant and talking to actual people. Or in the cases of major chains like McDonalds and KFC, ordering off their websites. But today, we’re  spoilt for choices when it comes to food ordering options . And all of them bend over backward with 100% cash back or flat out a free 1st meal for new users to make them stick. But the thing is, nobody needs 20 different food delivery apps. Most people stick with just a couple at most. So that means they’re picking the best ones for them, based on delivery range, inventory, and ease of use. The other apps just get dumped by the wayside. But the winners aren’t safe because, as any millennial will testify, you always try the new app because you never know how great it’s going to be. Because of that, there’s a lot of what market researchers call “churn”, which is when users try an app,  get bored or dissatisfied with it , and eventually move o...

The Mumbai Police in its closure report termed sexual harassment allegations leveled by Tanushree Dutta against Nana Patekar “false” and said accusations were leveled with “malicious intent”. “There was a malicious intent and false complaint was filed by Tanushree Dutta against Nana Patekar,” the Mumbai Police said in its closure report. Tanushree Dutta; Nana Patekar. Image via twitter/@priyamishra2702 The report said there was no mention of sexual misconduct in the complaints filed with CINTAA (Cine And TV Artistes’ Association) and TV Producers Associations. “Those complaints were regarding the payment dues which were settled in subsequent meetings of these associations. It was accepted by all concerned parties in a joint meeting of CINTAA and TV Producer’s association,” the report stated. All the 13 witnesses that were examined by the police did not talk of sexual misconduct. “Choreographers, assistants, camerapersons, junior artists interviewed by police have not co...

If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — and you just want to work out for your health or to fit in your clothes better — the gym scene can be intimidating and overwhelming. What are the best exercises for me? How will I find the time? Just having to walk by treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines can be enough to make your head straight back home to the couch. Yet some of the best physical activities for your body don’t require the gym or ask you to get fit enough to run a marathon. These “workouts” can do wonders for your health. They’ll help keep your weight under control, improve your balance and range of motion, strengthen your bones, protect your joints, prevent bladder control problems, and even ward off memory loss. No matter your age or fitness level, these activities are some of the best exercises you can do and will help you get in shape and lower your risk for disease: 1. Swimming You might call swimming the perfect workout. The buoyancy of t...

What are things to carry on my Leh Ladakh trip? A list of things to carry on a  Ladakh  trip is one of the topmost questions that I may have answered in the last decade of running my blog. However, I will be concise here and suggest that you may carry the following essentials on any Ladakh trip: Basic Travel Kit Essentials At least two copies of PhotoIDs for all members Pen and a small diary Bag locks (2 or more) Backpack or  Daypack Extra spectacles with cover Torchlight or  Flashlight Small Scissor Hand Watch Sunglasses – Recommended Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter, Couple of candles Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags Twist-ties, safety pins. You can find twisties at the link: Twist Tie 20m (Pack of 2) Swiss Knife (optional) I have a  Victorinox  Huntsman Red  Swiss Army Knife  which I have been using since 6-7 years. It has helped in many situations in mountains and st...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the bomb blasts in Sri Lanka in which 156 people died and 300 were injured. A string of  six blasts hit five-star hotels and churche s as worshippers attend Easter services. “Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured,” PM Modi tweeted. Contemning the attacks, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “We stand in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka.” The  blasts hit several high-end hotels and a church in Colombo , while two other churches were targeted outside Colombo, Sri Lanka police told news agency AFP. The nature of the blasts was not immediately clear and there were no immediate claims of responsibility. Americans, British and Dutch citizens were among those killed in the six blasts, which also injured hundreds of people, AFP quoted a ...

At least 500 wounded as South Asian nation reels from the attacks that targeted churches and hotels across the country. A series of coordinated explosions has rocked churches and hotels in  Sri Lanka  killing almost 300 people on Easter Sunday in the South Asian island nation. More than 500 people have been injured in the worst attack since the  end of the civil war  10 years ago. The blasts targeted four hotels, including the Shangri-La, Kingsbury and the Cinnamon Grand in the capital Colombo. Nearly all victims were Sri Lankan. Dozens of foreigners were also killed. There were no claims of responsibility for the attacks. Here are the latest updates: Monday, April 22: Death toll rises to 290: police The death toll from the  Easter  Sunday explosions in Sri Lanka has risen to 290 with almost 500 people wounded, a police spokesperson said on Monday. The police added that the investigation into the bombings will examine reports ...

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has announced a biopic on Sasikala, confidante to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Filmmaker  Ram Gopal Varma  on Sunday announced that his next film will be a biopic on the life of Sasikala, a confidante to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The announcement comes just two days after the release of his latest film, Lakshmi’s NTR, which focused around events that took place following Lakshmi Parvathy’s entry in NTR’s life. Varma took to his Twitter page and wrote: “Happy to announce. Coming very soon.” He also shared a poster that featured Sasikala and Jayalalithaa. The film goes with the tagline ‘Love is Dangerously Political’. Varma said the film is a story of relationship set against merciless men, prisons and Manargudi gangs. The filmmaker is yet to reveal who will be cast as Sasikala in the project, which is expected to go on the floors later this year. In 2017, Varma had expressed his interest in makin...

Enough is enough, cannot keep suffering till eternity PM Narendra Modi on terror attacks Addressing the 50th raising day of the Central Industrial Security Force as the Chief Guest here, PM Narendra Modi said the role of CISF is significant in the wake of increased hostilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday issued a stern warning to terrorist forces targeting India, saying the country cannot keep suffering forever. “Enough is enough,” he said, while referring to the terror attacks in  Pulwama  and  Uri . “We cannot keep suffering till eternity.” Addressing the 50th raising day of the Central Industrial Security Force ( CISF ) as the Chief Guest here, Narendra Modi said, “The role of security forces like the CISF becomes very significant when the country faces a hostile neighbour that gets encouragement from some elements within the country in hatching conspiracy.” “When the neighbour is very hostile but does not have the capability to fight a war and...