Expectant Dads

7 Commandments for Expectant Dads: A Revelation for Those 40 Weeks

1. You shall be sympathetic to morning sickness ... all day

I don't know who decided to call it morning sickness, but the name is misleading. Morning sickness can happen all day long, from the moment she wakes up until the moment she sleeps. You must be sympathetic and offer to hold her hair while she pukes. She'll probably yell at you to get the hell out of the bathroom, but your offer will go a long way.

2. You shall not ask her to "hold it"

Don't ever ask her if she can hold it. She can't. Get her to a restroom immediately. Be very concerned. She may ask you to pull the car over so she can pee on the side of the road. Do it. Don't question her or you will have a problem on your hands. In fact, never question a pregnant woman who has to pee; you're just asking for trouble.

3. You shall not take her hunger lightly

A hungry pregnant woman is more threatening than stumbling across a bear cub in the woods and then seeing his mama 10 feet away eyeballing you. Get her some food now, you fool! And then go get her more food while she's eating that food. I don't care if it's three in the morning; you can't go wrong with food. I cannot stress the importance of keeping a pregnant woman full. It could save your marriage. Oh, you thought I was kidding, didn't you? That's cute. I’m not.

4. You shall not covet cologne

Pregnant women develop super powers — they can puke like a fire hose and they can smell better than a bloodhound on the hunt. That cologne that used to be so sexy on you now sucks, so stop wearing it. And that spray deodorant is making her feel murderous and you would be the first victim. It's not her fault she can smell you three hours after you leave for work, it's your fault (just play along with this for now).

5. Honor her mood changes

Sybil ain't got nothin' on a pregnant woman. And don't even think about blaming it on hormones unless you're looking to get hurt. You don't know what a pregnant woman is capable of doing. She probably doesn't know either, but do you really want to find out? Just keep in mind that in conjunction with these mood changes it will take your lady a fraction of the time to get upset compared to the good old days, which means your escape window is now significantly smaller. (Remember this in case you break a commandment.)

6. You shall not bear false witness against female anatomy

Nipples on pregnant women expand, freakishly conquering territory on the boob like Sherman marching through Atlanta. And then there are things like discharge. Listen dude, you won't look at women the same way, but you must smile and nod and try to look sympathetic to all these bodily changes. Think about how sad it was when Apollo Creed died at the end of Rocky IV. If you keep that image in mind while the ladies talk private parts, you will appear compassionate and everyone will love that none of this grosses you out in the slightest.

7. Remember she will get freaked out

All these articles she’s reading online are driving her mad. It’s your job to find another article that debunks the first article, print it out and highlight it. You must also rage at the author of the first article, ‘Blank is an idiot! He/she doesn't know what they're talking about!'

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TV Show

In this ‘Nostalgia’ series we bring you a list of TV serials that will make you reminisce the good ol’ days; when you didn’t have 99 channels and yet there was no dearth of entertainment!

Malgudi Days: Ta na na ta nananananaaaa. Can someone please bring Swami, Mani and Rajam back?

Byomkesh Bakshi: So what if Byomkesh’s character was inspired by Sherlock Holmes, he totally kicked ass!

Chandrakanta: The serial that left the country glued to television in the mid 90s!

Surabhi: One of the best cultural programmes to have ever hit TV screen. Siddharth Kak and Renuka Shahne rocked. Once they had a record of 10 lakh postcards for one episode; does that ever happen these days?

Shaktimaan: So we weren’t that young when Shaktiman and his alter-ego Pandit Gangadhar Vidyadhardhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri hit the screen. But how do we not include India’s very first Superhero in this list?

Tara: This show didn’t play by the ‘middle-class rules’ and yet was successful. From kissing to women smoking and extramarital affairs to live-in relationships, it had it all.

Dekh bhai dekh:  Let’s sing along… Is rang badalti duniya mein kya tera hai kya mera hai, Dekh bhai dekh; Har shaam ke baad savera hai, dekh bhai dekh…

Vikram Aur Betaal: So Betaal was kind of a vampire and he scared the bejesus out of us; but can we still have an encore?

Mowgli (The Jungle Book ): Did you make fun of other kids by singing, ‘Jungle jungle baat chali hai pata chala hai... Chaddi pahan ke phool khila hai?' If you’ve never done that, you probably weren’t born in the 80s.

Karamchand: The carrot-munching detective Karamchand and his assistant Kitty never failed to keep us entertained and thrilled at the same time.

Duck Tales: Uncle Scrooge and his three nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Oh how we finished homework (without any prompting or prodding from our mothers) in order to catch their adventures!

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Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya is expecting

“I am going to be a grandfather soon. Aishwarya is expecting. Thrilled and happy," Amitabh Bachchan tweeted.


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What Men Really Want After Marriage

Do you wonder why your hubby's friends crack those 'this is what marriage does to you' jokes? And then think what is it that will keep him from not falling for those silly gals. Here's all you need to know about keeping your husband happy and committed.

Some of their liberty intact: Most men are commitment phobic because they fear they will lose all the liberty that comes with remaining single. So once they commit themselves to marriage, they hope to retain at least some of that liberty. They'd like you to give them their space and let them have a life of their own too. 

Companionship that's outside the bedroom too: Romance is a lovely thing and gives men the high, but after marriage, it's not the only thing they want. Companionship goes beyond and much deeper than just a romantic flavor to the whole relationship.

A friend who's their equal: In a wife, they look out for an equal in every way. Somebody who they can depend on should their confidence falter, somebody they can match wits with and certainly somebody who can understand them as a friend and also be with them always.

A home that they can be comfortable in - When we say home, we mean both their space of living and the family. They certainly want both they can be comfortable in after marriage. It's among the most crucial things that men look out for in a marriage. It gives them a sense of belonging, like being rooted and grounded.

A secure feeling of being loved and cared for - Emotional security is another thing that men really would like to have after marriage. An assurance of being loved and cared for makes them fall into a more comfortable space within the marriage, which is what they look out for.

Make him feel loved and respected and he'll certainly feel you're adding immense value to his life through this relationship.  

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress which she wore in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch has been sold for $4.6 million (approx Rs. 20 crore Nrs) at an auction.

During a moment in the classic movie, the ivory pleated dress flew up as air rose from a subway grate below, revealing Monroe's legs, in the glory of Technicolour.

Monroe was definitely the star at the auction of Hollywood memorabilia as her costumes were sold at whooping prices.  The actress's red-sequin number from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and her saloon girl costume from River Of No Returnalso fetched $510,000  (approx Rs. 2.2 crore Nrs).

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Most Romantic Things To Say To Her

1. When giving her a dozen roses, 11 real and 1 fake, say "I will love you until the last rose dies."
2. Last night I looked up into the stars and matched each one with a reason why I love you. I was doing great untill I ran out of stars.
3. I sent an angel to look over you at night. The angel came back a minute later and I asked it why. It told me "Angels don't watch other angels."
4. If you held up 11 roses into a mirror, you’d be looking at 12 of the most beautiful things in the world.
5. You are my bestfriend, my shoulder to lean on, the one person I know I can count on, you're the love of my life, you're my one and only, you're my everything.
6. They say a picture tells 1,000 words but when I see yours all I see is 3: I...love...you
7. I love you
8. I'll love you till death, and then some
9. I could hold you forever.
10. I love you so much.

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Old id Gold

Remember the time when you had just one Channel to watch and only one tape recorder to listen to music? There were days when you couldn’t wait to write a letter to your uncle who stayed abroad (so you can ask for your favourite chocolates, wink) and you rode your bicycle on a rainy day without worrying about the mud and the muck on your clothes. Well, here are some things that will make you reminiscent about simpler times.

Bril inkpot: Doesn’t it remind you of the strict instruction from your mother, “Fill the pen and shut it tightly, and don’t you dare stain your dress!”

Hero pen: Your favorite ink pen which is virtually dead now.

Nirma ad: Washing powder Nirma, Washing powder Nirma, Doodh si safedi, Nirma se aayi ,  Rangeen kapde bhi khil khil jaaye… bet you know the jingle by heart!

Vicco turmeric ad: Ditto for Vicco! You can sing along Vicco turmeric, Nahin cosmetic, Vicco turmeric ayurvedic cream…

Canvas shoes: Doesn’t this pair remind you of PT lessons in school?

Geometry box: Protractor, divider, compass, set squares. and we thought life was complicated then!

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Kissing Styles According to Zodiac Signs

Does your man give you long lingering kisses or quick passionate ones? We help you decode your kissing style, and his, according to the zodiac. It could tell you a thing or two about how you should lock lips with your partner wink, wink!

Some like it hot
If you’re looking for hot passion, then nothing like the Fire Signs to float your boat. Aries Leo and Sagittarius love a bit of aggressive passion. They enjoy it, and they want lots of kisses, and quick! 

Aries: Your kisses are filled with lust and passion, and are very quick.

Leo: You enjoy wild, unrestricted kisses which have some bite (literally) to them!

Sagittarius: You love to surprise with spontaneous kisses and always leave them wanting more.

Bring me back to earth
Like a bit of sensuality? Who better to bring it down nice and sexy than the Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn! No quick thrills here. Their kisses are long, deep and lasting and it might take you a while to come back to earth after these heavenly kisses.

Taurus: Your kisses are heartfelt and can linger forever.

Virgo: Your kisses are sensual and heartfelt, but very tidy and subtle too!

Capricorn: Kissing relaxes you and de-stresses you and with your lingering passion, you want your partner to feel the same!

Head in the air...err clouds?
The Air Signs love intellectual stimulation because their heads are almost always up there in the clouds. Expect stimulating kisses but not before you’ve had a mind-blowing conversation, sharing your dreams or simply opining! 

Gemini: You could giggle through your kisses or stop to smile and even make funny and witty observations!

Libra: You love the kisses but can stop to worry if your breath smells fine!

Aquarius: Your kisses can be messy, wet and you might keep your eyes open.

Smooth like water
Ever heard of “Still waters run deep”? The Watery ones (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) can be shy to start out but they’re more passionate than you realise!

Cancer: Warm and tender, you never want to let go of kissing.

Scorpio: You love to kiss, but your passion can make you rush to...umm, the next step.

Pisces: Expect Starry-eyed, passionate and long-lasting kisses from the Pisceans.

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Murder 2

Aa Zara Karib

Yeh raat ruk jaaye, baat tham jaaye, teri baahon mein
Khwaishein jagi hain pyaasi pyaasi labhon pe
Khud ko jala doon, teri aanhon mein
Aagosh mein aaj mere samaa ja
Jaane kya hona hai kal
Aa zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se
Aa ja zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se, jee le

Yeh jahaan saara bhool kar
Jismo ke saaye tale dheeme dheeme chale raat bhar
Pal do pal hum hai humsafar
Thay abhi dono yahaan honge subah jaane kahan kya khabar
Aa ja zara khud ko mujh mein milaa ja
Jaane kya hona hai kal
Aa zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se
Aa ja zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se, jee le

Khwaab hoon main toh makhmali
Palkon mein leja mujhe maine diya mauka tujhe ajnabi
Hosh mein aaye na abhi
Ik dooje mein hi kahin khoyi rahe teri meri zindagi
Khamoshiyan dhadkano ki sunaa ja
Jaane kya hona hai kal
Aa zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se, aa ja
Jo pal mile naseeb se
Raat ruk jaaye, teri baahon mein
Aagosh mein aaj mere samaa ja
Jaane kya hona hai kal
Aa zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se
Aa zara kareeb se, jo pal mile naseeb se, jee le

Prabal Gurung

Prabal Gurung, the trendy Nepalese-origin designer, who's dressed everyone from Michelle Obama to Sonam Kapoor, has jazzed up the way designers showcase their latest collections. 

The designer has, for his first Resort collection, collaborated with dance-rap artist Rye Rye on a very fashionable music video. In New Things, Rye Rye models several outfits from Gurung's pop colour collection - shorts, dresses and tops with floral motifs and laser-cut polka dots.

Watch the Rye Rye video featuring Parbal Gurung:

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Which Body Type are You?

Apple, pear, round, hour-glass or slim? Body type is a scientifically calculated classification of your body as per shape and other measurements. Categorized by a number of physical traits, whether slim, athletic or voluptuous, it's a good idea to figure out which body type you belong to. Why? So that you set realistic goals in your endeavours to get fit and slim. It is essential to understand your body type so that you know which part of your body needs special attention. So let's find out your body type and how you can get the most from your diet, workouts, and clothes!

Apple shaped body type. If your top is comparatively heavy but you are tiny from the waist down area then you have an apple body type. You have a considerably heavy upper body along with broader than usual shoulders. 
Fitness: Focus on chest, stomach and arms, as this is where fat accumulates for apple shaped people.
Clothes: Take focus away from the top heavier areas. Avoid cleavage-revealing tops, instead go for high neck collars and well-fitted jeans for a slimmer look. 

Apple shaped body type. If your top is comparatively heavy but you are tiny from the waist down area then you have an apple body type. You have a considerably heavy upper body along with broader than usual shoulders. 
Fitness: Focus on chest, stomach and arms, as this is where fat accumulates for apple shaped people.
Clothes: Take focus away from the top heavier areas. Avoid cleavage-revealing tops, instead go for high neck collars and well-fitted jeans for a slimmer look. 

Round body type. People with this kind of a body shape complain of their weight settling right around their tummy and breast area, as well as the upper thigh and hips area.
Fitness: Round shaped body types need to pay attention to fat fighting and fat loss, as no amount of spot targeting through weights and resistance will even out the form.
Clothes: Wear single coloured outfits (tops and bottoms, or dresses), with defined structures to create a well-shaped figure. Knee length skirts work well too.

Hour glass body type. May of us might just die to get a body type like this. People with hour glass figure have a curvy body type with proportionate breasts and hips. 
Fitness: The perfect body type that allows you to focus on muscle tone without worrying too much about fat loss.
Clothes: Frankly, you can wear anything which is well-fitted and it’ll look good on you. 

Athletic body type. People who have a slim and athletic body type are low on curves, and usually appear taller for their height, although some might even be petite. Such people have less percentage of fat in their body and have a narrower bone structure as well.
Fitness: Low body fat means an increased muscle area would serve well for fitness.
Clothes: People with slim body type generally have a small bust size, so padding would help if you want to add to that. 

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Cars

Top 5 Cars your Girl Would Love

Women generally look for two things in a car: effortless driving and good looks. They aren’t really concerned about things like torque or fuel injection. We tell you about the top 5 cars your girl is bound to love. And if you’re not gifting any of them to her, then make sure let her drive it. As they say, why should boys have all the fun?

Volkswagen Beetle

The legendary Volkswagen Beetle  has always been a cute feminine-kind-of car and is a head turner on any street it goes. The Beetle has a punchy 2 litre motor which provides more than adequate performance and is also a good handler. This German icon has beautiful curves which makes it a great looker and projects the woman driving it as bold, independent and stylish lady. With a price tag of 20 lakhs it’s for the well heeled women and will surely give your girl the tag of an ‘uptown girl’.

Audi TT

Audi TT is simply beautiful inside and outside. Styling and refinement of this two-door compact car make it look terrific. The flared wheel arches and the low roofline add to the car’s distinctive appeal. All the elements combined together give the car a fun to drive factor which will surely put an Africa-wide grin on your girl’s face. Its equipment levels just add up to the beautiful experience this car gives.

Honda City

Honda City has always been one of India’s most favourite mid-size sedan . It’s stylish, spacious and comfortable and is the most preferred mid-size sedan among women. The City has good visibility which is a boon for city driving. Add to this Honda’s reliability, you would have enough reasons to love this car.

Hyundai I10 Automatic

Hyundai I10 is a stepping stone to the car territory for the young, independent and self reliant woman . This car is a breeze to drive within the city with its light controls and good ergonomics. Practicality is an area where the Hyundai I10 particularly scores well. Hyundai I10 is zippy and nimble and is sure to delight women with its interior and exterior design.

Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a chic looking car with hardly any masculine characteristics  attached to it. The fit and finish and the quality of materials used will impress most women. Skoda Fabia is a perfect blend of premium feel and compact dimensions. The 1.6 litre engine is a sweet one and with its handling and ride quality the car is comfortable and fun for most needs. 

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