Gargi Gupta &Amp; Aabhas Sharma

Stories by Gargi Gupta &Amp; Aabhas Sharma

Tips to make your car attractive

Tips to make your car attractive

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2010

Global positioning system (GPS) devices are the upcoming trend in car accessories.

Endometriosis: What women should know

Endometriosis: What women should know

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2010

Indian women continue to suffer endometriosis while Padma Lakshmi is its celebrity face.

Mobile comics get more popular

Mobile comics get more popular

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2010

The process of creating a momic is fascinating.

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2010

The interiors of The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon have been carefully designed to reflect the city's evolution.

The games companies play to 'console' consumers

The games companies play to 'console' consumers

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2009

When it comes to pricing of consoles, Indian gamers have never had it so good. Be it Sony's Playstation, Microsoft's Xbox or Nintendo's Wii, prices have steadily declined in the last 12 months. Arun S Ravi, an avid gamer who has represented India at the World Cyber Games, says: "There are many options available for Indian consumers who always seek value-for-money in every purchase."

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2009

The hardware functions of the computer are managed by a central server.

Sony goes desi to appeal to first-time gamers

Sony goes desi to appeal to first-time gamers

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2009

Welcome to the world of Desi Adda, Sony India's latest brainchild to attract gamers with six made-in-India games.

Shop till you drop, all at home

Shop till you drop, all at home

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2009

TV moghuls are ramping up the home shopping segment as it sees 35 per cent annual growth. While shopping on TV has been available for years now, a majority of Indian shoppers still prefer to touch and feel before buying a product.

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2009

The mobile gaming industry has taken rapid strides, and with the market growing faster than expected, it's no surprise that the consumer is getting access to a better and a broader game base. Though most people prefer to play games which are free to download, the paid ones too are gaining popularity. These games can be downloaded for Rs 50-99.

Woman power: Gaming no longer a boys' bastion

Woman power: Gaming no longer a boys' bastion

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2009

To attract Indian women, companies are coming up with games specially designed for them.

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Rediff.com   18 May 2009

Today, when you check into a hotel, be sure to expect more than just a helpful bell-boy and a smiling concierge. As it is, the category of business travellers has been growing at a healthy clip. However, the rise of low-cost airlines and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has now given the entire travelling space a shot in the arm.

Recession leads to great holiday deals

Recession leads to great holiday deals

Rediff.com   4 May 2009

Online travel agencies are offering packages that make this summer the best season to go places. Mayur Oberoi, makemytrip.com's associate vice president, outbound tour, says they are seeing some good traction this summer season despite the slowdown. "This year we have seen short-haul destinations do considerably well in our international section, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bali, Hong Kong and Macau."

Game Boys

Game Boys

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2008

Hooked to their computers, young Indian gamers are getting good enough to compete in the World Cyber Games.

The art of designing modern homes

The art of designing modern homes

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2008

Anjana Bhargav fashions a modern home that's at once plush and comfortable.

India's first solar housing complex

India's first solar housing complex

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2008

This is Rabi Rashmi Abasan, India's first "solar housing complex". Piloted by the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Authority (WBREDA), the 26 villas in this complex are a showcase for the exciting possibilities that BIPV - building integrated photovoltaic - technology offers for residential projects of a similar nature.

Beijing games fail to lure Indians

Beijing games fail to lure Indians

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2008

Indians might have emerged as the new hope for the world travel and tourism industry, but they seem to be giving a miss to the month-long Beijing Olympics slated to begin next month.

My home, my castle

My home, my castle

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2008

From sussing out exclusive addresses to doing up the interiors - Casa Forma is a one-stop property services outfit for the uber rich

The 'ugly' cup of joy

The 'ugly' cup of joy

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2008

Designed in-house by Orra, a jewellery house that specialises in diamonds, the IPL trophy is pure bling.

Bringing nature home, inexpensively

Bringing nature home, inexpensively

Rediff.com   10 May 2008

Wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey's house is an interesting space where inexpensive materials have been used to create expressive environs. Concern for the environment, for maintaining harmony between the built area and surrounding nature, and respect for all life forms is evident everywhere in the Pandey house. Most of the articles around the house have been salvaged from other places and everything is ecologically recycled. This is one house where every member has space.

Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Now, apartments go the eco-friendly way

Rediff.com   3 May 2008

Move over swimming pools and health clubs - eco-friendly is the new must-have in the high-end residential sector.