India to Thailand, Through Myanmar, on the Royal Enfield Bullet
Until a few years ago, crossing Myanmar overland with your own vehicle was prohibited. It took some enterprising individuals to sort out the paperwork and convince their governments to open the border and allow travellers to enter.
Needless to say, crossing the single-lane, iron Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at Moreh was a big moment for motorcycle adventurer Jay Kannaiyan. Catch his experiences while travelling from India to Thailand, through Myanmar on his Royal Enfield Bullet.
Our Charas-Matic Reasons to Say #YesToWeed
It’s been 30 years since marijuana was declared illegal in India, and we at The Quint believe it is high time it should be decriminalised. It’s time to go green, we say! We aren’t saying we should all leave our jobs and move to Parvati Valley to chill. We’re just asking for people to not be jailed for having a little weed on the side. Let us give you all the dope on why you too should say #YesToWeed.
Five Reasons Why You Should Skip ‘Hero’
Hero mein hai no heropanti. Salman Khan may have launched Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty in Bollywood with the movie, Hero, but it’s far from a dream launch. Rohit Khilnani gives you five reasons why the movie just doesn’t work.
Turbanator: The Turban, Taking Over the World
The Sikh has turned chic. Not only are Sikh men making the world a better looking place, but also over the years, their inherently unique sartorial styling has been recognised by international brands in fashion meccas like New York and London. This in turn, is helping create awareness about Sikhism, its practices and its individuality. Say Jo Bohe So Nihaal.
Is this Salman Khan’s Last Ditch Effort to Save His Own Production?
After the huge success of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the first film produced under Salman Khan’s new production banner – Salman Khan Films, the star-cum-indulgent producer backed Hero. Aside from the monies, the star also used his star power to ensure that Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty’s debut film was on top of the media and mind space. But there is only so much that any star can do to keep a bad film afloat. And now Salman Khan seems to have made a last ditch effort to make sure that people bought tickets for Hero over the weekend. The star asked his followers on Twitter to watch Hero and send him their ticket. The idea is that Salman will sign 100 tickets, and you could be one of the lucky 100. Huff, guess Salman still doesn’t want to abandon the sinking ship.
Virat Kohli Trolls Sachin Tendulkar, Internet Returns The Favour
How it all started — Sachin paaji asked Virat Kohli for a “chance” to play, referring to Kohli’s new ‘co-owner’ status of IPTL team The UAE Royals. Virat gently nudged Sachin, saying he might not be capable enough. What followed was a full on trolling slugfest.
QSatire: Why You Should Not Name Your Son Rahul
SRK may have brought the name Rahul to stardom, but its namesakes have not quite given its glory. The ironic thing here is — that while Rahul means “conqueror of all miseries”, here we see these few Rahuls that are themselves a cause of misery. Let’s start with Shri Rahul Mahajan.
Tibetan Startups Sex It Up With Ambition and Innovation
The Tibetan entrepreneurs living in exile in India don’t merely want to survive, but thrive. And although their startups may not boast of million dollar valuations, and the startup ecosystem for Tibetans in India may be at a nascent stage but some enterprising youth are working hard to change that. We present you the “Tibetrepreneurs”.
5 Ways to Drink Like a Boss and Prevent an Ugly Hangover
“I’m sorry did I throw up in your shoes last night”? We all know the conventional wisdom of drinking – don’t mix your spirits, drink enough water, break bread, etcetera etcetera – and yet all that goes for a toss once you’re smack in the middle of an impromptu drinking session. That’s where we take the opportunity to give you a cheat code on how to drink like a boss!
Why Some People Eat Like Pigs and Still Stay Slim
Why do some people win and some people lose the genetic lottery? Is there such a thing as an inherited fast metabolism? And if so, does that mean the less fortunate ones are doomed to lifelong weight struggles? The answer is more complicated than a yes or a no. But, yes, a person’s metabolism (fast or slow) is something they’re born with. It also implies that even though your metabolism is in your DNA, it can be changed. Now, that we’ve got you all excited, when don’t you just click through and read the full article here.
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