The Story of DelhiPlanet in 15 Tweets

Its amazing to see how much the world has changed in the last two decades. The 1990s was the era of the Personal Computer. Businesses increasingly became digitized and human habits gradually started moving towards the PC (or Mac). Technology also started improving and drove down the costs of Personal Computers making it affordable and ubiquitous.

The first half of the 20^th century also known as the Information Age was characterized by the power of the Internet and its ability to create billionaires and fledging businesses in short periods of time. The world started to shrink as information became freely available on the internet and Google rose to the status of God, as it could help you find anything you wanted anytime you wanted it. The second half of the last decade made this information accessible on the move as Apple revolutionized our lives with the iPhone. Social networks also started blossoming and it now became possible to connect with old friends you hadn’t been in touch with for many many years.

And now, judging by the trends that are emerging this year, the first year of the new decade, it certainly seems that it will be characterized by the growth and explosion of Social Media and intensive always on Media consumption thanks again to Apple and the iPad.

Thus, in keeping with the spirit of innovation and keeping pace with the latest trends we too decided to take the plunge and explore the Twitterverse. So a couple of weeks ago we started our Twitter account, created a beautiful twitter page and then decided to tell a story about the inception of this publication. What better way to do it than to tweet it in a limited number of tweets over two days?

Well, that’s what we did and the result is here for you to see, our story in 15 tweets

DP Story 1-We’re huge fans of Superman - comics, tv shows, cartoons, JLU etc & wanted 2 bring sum part of it 2 life. Nw v cnt fly but…

DP Story - 2: V cn surely make a difference 2 society the same way Superman does,so y not replicate smething tht is also a big part of him

DP Story 3 - So when Superman is not super he is Clark Kent, a simple reporter who works at the Daily Planet in Metropolis. Our team also…

DP Story 4 -R team also changes their alter ego when they work 4 us ,every1 wants 2 B involved w/ smething unreal & out of a fantasy world..

DP Story 5 - Thus, with this Idea in mind we set out to create DelhiPlanet since we started out from Delhi,India. R purpose was to cover ..

DP Story-6: R purpose ws 2 cover stories, ideas, thghts on a wide variety of topics rnging from Lifestyle & Entertainment 2 Travel & Tech…

DP Story 7- Health& Wellness,Analysis, trends,movie reviews,latest in the Business world, insider perspectives on professions & much more…

DP Story 8 - & so R journey began at the srt of 2007 in a vry modest fashion. A simple site that started w/ articles on topics v were

DP Story 9 - v wr most passionate abt. We saw tremendous success in r 1st yr & saw the content grow w/ time. 2008 saw a bit of a slump

DP Story 10 - As some of us got busier with other stuff (smetimes Clark Kent is Superman for much longer and he still doesn’t get fired)…

DP Story 11 - But v made a comeback in late 2008 with a whole new look that took us a step closer to bcoming the real Daily Planet….

DP Story 12 - & ovr the past few days we’ve embraced twttr 2 allow us 2 connect w/ millions of ppl arnd the world nd share R vision…

DP Story 13 -V hope U’ve enjoyed the Story of DelhiPlanet in R unique twttr format,henceforth we’ll share w/ u sum of R exclusive stories…

DP Story 14 - as well as anything that we find of interest from across the world & from the ppl we follow. Before we end….

DP Story 15 - Hr’s the comic vrsion of R inception, http://bit.ly/cFXyBw. Do let us know wht u think

We surely had a lot of fun doing our Twitter story and hope that you liked it as well. While it is fun to try such things, it really ruins your english and takes away the charm or reading stories the Old Fashioned way. So don’t advise this to your children till they have completed their university education :-).

Catch DelhiPlanet on Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/delhiplanet

2009: A Year Of Great Hopes And Expectations

It’s January,2009 and the New Year has arrived. Most people on this planet would have never experienced an year like 2008. Whether it was the employee, the businessman, the student or even the housewife the last half of 2008 had an impact on everyone. But let’s not discuss the bad things of 2008, most people were happy to see the end of it.

2009, the last year of the first decade of the 21st Century(considering 2000 as the first year) has on it’s shoulders a huge burden of setting things right and establishing a new world order. 2009 is a very important year for the entire world and the focus shall be on restoring the Economy and establishing world peace. Barrack Obama steps into the Oval Office a few weeks from today and the whole world has their eyes on him. The theme of 2009 is therefore a more peaceful and more united world with a balanced economy.

Here’s Wishing all the readers of DelhiPlanet a Very Peaceful And Prosperous

Celebrating Our Second Anniversary - Introducing DelhiPlanet 2.0

2 years back on 22^nd December, 2006, a publication was born that aimed to emulate a fictional Superhero. DelhiPlanet.com started out 2 years back as a tribute to Superman and was inspired by the paper he worked for, namely “The Daily Planet“. This is quite apparent from our Logo and our famous comic which shows the inspiration behind DelhiPlanet (check it here). Now, 2 years and more than 300 articles later we present to you our new avatar.

The New Delhiplanet would showcase our work published over the past few years in addition to creating even more active and interesting content so that you keep coming back for more. So whether you are planning a trip to Europe, trying to find out ways reduce stress at work, checking out the reviews of a recently released movie or even finding ways to know your future you can find it all @ Planet.

So checkout our new world and do let us know your thoughts.

Balance Your Mind, Body And Spirit: Introducing DelhiPlanet Health And Wellness In Association With Queen Yogini Kristin Mcgee

Q. What is secret of Happiness ? How does one remain happy at all times ?

Seems like a question that would be posed to a Miss World or Miss Universe contestant or to a large audience attending a spiritual discourse. Well, the answer to this question really depends on the age of the person to whom it is posed to. A small kid would say that “chocolates and toys” is the key to his happiness. A young teenager would need nothing else other than his “favorite video games and comics” to stay happy, while the young 20 something adults would be happy “partying and drinking“. However, the truly wise and experienced man would know that all of these things bring only momentary pleasure and happiness.

The secret to true happiness and being happy at all times is to “to have a balanced mind, body and spirit“. Human life in the 21^st century if full of materialistic desires and needs and while it is not wrong to pursue them, it is important to understand that only gaining and experiencing them is not the purpose of life. It is possible to be the richest man in the world and be a nervous-wreck while it is also possible to be not-so-rich and be very happy. A person with a balanced mind, body and spirit is always aware and is always happy because he always lives in the moment. Much of our worries and tensions happen because we are always uncertain about the future and therefore keep worrying about it. A wise man once said “Our today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday”, which is a state of mind that most people have and it basically forms the source of all tensions and health related problems.

So how does one achieve a balanced mind, body and spirit. What is the path that one should follow to achieve this state of perfection ? Well, to begin with it is a long term process, results for which can be seen only with extreme patience and perseverance. However it always helps to have a guide or guru to help one achieve the results faster. So if you’re all set to begin the process and are looking for the right source or person then look no further.

Starting this month, DelhiPlanet in association with Internationally renowned, Queen Yogini Kristin Mcgee would bring to you all the information you would need to attain that perfect balance that would give you long term happiness and contentment. Kristin as our readers may remember is an American yoga expert who has spent years trying to master it’s physical and mental forms. You can catch Kristin’s introduction and our previous coverage on her in the following articles :

• Introducing Kristin McGee - The Queen Yogini Of The West
• Uniting The World With Yoga - An Exclusive Interview With Queen Yogini Kristin McGee Part - 1
• Uniting The World With Yoga - An Exclusive Interview With Queen Yogini Kristin McGee Part - 2

So stay tuned to DelhiPlanet for our newest category which will lead you to the state of perfection you always wanted.

Tags: health, wellness, spirit, mind, body, soul, kristin, worry, tension, queen

What Did Superman Give India This Diwali ?

It’s Diwali, the “Indian Festival Of Lights“. A time when people all across the country and Indians all across the globe adorn their houses with lights and lamps. It’s a day which people celebrate with great fervour and enthusiasm and is one of the biggest festivals in the country.

In the 21^st century this festival continues to carry forward its religious and cultural significance. While the festival is supposed to have originated to commemorate the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya, after a 14-year exile in the forest (thus the people of Ayodhya welcomed him back by lighting up rows of lamps), today it has become an event where people exchange gifts and pray for a better and brighter future. The lights and lamps are supposed to signify the uplifting of darkness and victory of good over the evil within.

And then there is Superman, the great american hero who embodies the noble american virtues of honesty, patriotism and chivalry. Superman is superhuman and possesses god-like powers which he uses to good effect while battling numerous villians and super-villians in the universe.

Now, wait a minute, Lord Rama and Superman, isn’t there something similar between these two. There certainly is. Both of them are superhuman but lead ordinary lives as normal humans(superman spends his time as Clark Kent, a reporter at the Daily Planet when he’s not crime-fighting). Both of them fight villians and monsters(rakshasas) to ensure world-peace. While lord rama has billions of worshippers all over the world, superman too has millions of fans across the globe. So maybe for a while we can assume that Superman is infact the modern day Lord Rama.

So what would happen if Superman visited India around the festival of Diwali. Well, he wouldn’t be welcomed the way Lord Rama was, but he would certainly use his powers to enjoy this diverse and mystical land. And maybe, he would even give India a diwali gift.

On the occasion of Diwali, DelhiPlanet is very proud to showcase the DelhiPlanet Comic Strip. A short story on Superman’s discovery of India which ends with his gift to the country (See below, click on each image to see the larger version).

Well you probably know the answer to the post title now.

DelhiPlanet has over the past 11 months aimed to emulate Superman’s Newspaper and has in the process published close to 150 articles on a gamut of topics ranging from news, current affairs, trivia, little known facts to travel tips, travelogues, stock tips, movie reviews, event reviews and much more. Our endeavour is simply to keep you informed and to try and make a difference to the world that we live in.

Here’s wishing you and your family a very Happy, Bright and Safe Diwali.

Note: We will back next month with a new set of informative articles and stories, so do check us out.

The DelhiPlanet Comic Strip was conceptualized, designed and created by DelhiPlanet and reproduction in full or in part without prior permission is prohibited. If you wish to spread the word, kindly link to the post.

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Coming Soon: DP Travel

Q.What is DP Travel, yet another travel site ?

Ans. No not at all, currently the Indian travel market is at it’s active best and exploding with travel sites like makemytrip,yatra,travelguru,travelocityand many more. It is really amazing to see the number of such travel vendors that have come up in the past few months.

DP travel however is something completely different. In line with our vision of keeping you informed of the latest in Delhi and the Planet, DP Travel would be your one stop source on how to plan and travel across the world. DP travel would provide you with real life experiences on planning trips, must take trips and much more. We would also be publishing our travelogues as we visit different places around the world.

Q. What would your Travelogues talk about ?

Ans. The places to visit in particular cities, the do’s and dont’s while travelling, efficient and cost effective ways to go about your trip and real life personal experiences. And not too forget pictures and videos of places from around the world.

Q. When does it start ?

Ans. Very Soon, Keep Watching this space. With Dp Travel you’ll know your Planet like never before.

Tags: yatra, makemytrip, travel ,dp, around the world, trips.

Delhi Planet - DT Cinemas, Write a Review Contest

This Contest is now closed.

Delhi is starting to get hotter, and in another 10 days or so, the summer sun will certainly make you sweat. So how about letting Delhi Planet provide you the ultimate sojourn? How about sitting in the cool confines of DT Cinemas, watching your favorite movies, that too for free, at no cost. If that sounds too good to be true, well here is what you have to do to get free tickets.

All you need to do is send us a review of a newly released movie which you saw in DT Cinemas on Friday or Saturday. The review should reach us on or before 4 PM on Saturday. So for example “Provoked” is a movie which released on 6th April (Friday) and you caught the show on DT Cinemas, send us your review before 4 PM on Saturday 7th April. (Please use the review formats from the movies we have reviewed previously, check here and here)

If your review is the one which gets showcased on Delhiplanet, then you are in for a treat as you will get couple tickets for the next movie of your choice.

You will need to preserve the ticket stubs of the movie you reviewed for presentment at the ticket counter when you go to claim your free tickets.

It’s as simple as 1,2,3…so in three easy steps

1) Watch a newly released movie at DT Cinemas (please retain the ticket stub of the movie)
2) Send a review of the movie to krisdhingra@delhiplanet.com, before 4 PM on Saturday (or the day following the movie release)
3) If your review is the one which gets featured on Delhiplanet, then congratulations you win free tickets for your next movie in DT Cinemas (this is where the ticket stub you kept safely in step 1 will be used)

So what are you waiting for, go ahead and send in your reviews. If you are confused on which movie to review the look up the movie showcased on Catch this Flick. Here’s your chance at being a Nikhat Kazmi or a Khalid Mohammed and we’re waiting for your reviews.

Welcome Aboard DT Cinemas

Your Planet just got bigger and better. DelhiPlanet is proud to partner with DT Cinemas, a leading name in Movie Entertainment. Stay tuned to this space, cause very soon the DelhiPlanet- Dt Cinemas alliance is gonna rock your world.

Catch an exclusive review of the latest top grossing hollywood flick 300 - An Extraordinary tale of grit,courage and valour tommorrow. Talking about reviews here’s a simple question for you to think about.

Q. What is the one detail, the one piece of information you would never find in any movie review ?

Ans. Well the reviewer will never tell you where he saw the movie or in other words where the the movie was experienced. That’s about to change very soon.

Tags:movie,dt cinemas,delhi,movie review

It’s Getting Hot in Here - Delhi Planet’s Sizzling New Features

The month of march is only a few days away and seeing the manner in which the weather has been behaving across the world,it seems that Delhi is in for a rough ride over the next few months. Normally one would see the onset of summers by february end,but this time the nip is still in the air.

Well you can still enjoy sizzling delhi from the comfort of your cool room,as Delhi Planet too is turning up the heat, with these great new features.

• Preview Anywhere: Now you can preview any links to sources and other websites without even clicking on them. Using the power of Snap, you would be able to see a preview of the content within the link by just moving your mouse over it.
• Catch This Flick: Keep in touch with the latest and most talked about movie with Catch This Flick.If you’re a movie buff , be sure to watch this and if you’re not then you can wait for the review right here on DelhiPlanet,before making your choice. Nishabd is our current Catch This Flick
• DP Hot Track: Catch the hottest and most happening track of the week with DP Hot Track. The current hot track is Roozana From Nishabd, sung beautifully by the Big B himself.
• DP Exclusives: Been busy lately and didn’t find time to catch up with the events in your city. Say goodbye to your worries,if it’s an event worth knowing it’ll be on Delhi Planet. Now with DP Exclusives you can easily search through our collection of reviews,events,interviews and our weekly specials.

So Gear up, the heat is going to be on soon.

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