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Now that Marian Salzman and Ira Matathia have posted ten new phrases that will shape our lives in 2007, in their book Next Now, here are ten more from my side too:

Biddexhibitionists:

People who add their names to large hi-profile acquisition wars, in the hope of attracting attention and bolstering their image with no intention of ever making good their bids.

I-cons:

Film stars who have run-ins with the law and have been indicted for all kinds of crimes from arms possession to animal poaching.

Bhai Vs Bhai:

A new take on the Mad magazine Spy Vs Spy cartoon strip about two enemies in a fight to the finish where a pair of siblings slug it out week after week.

Gatewaygropers:

A type of male who hangs around public places especially crowded ones to prey on and molest unsuspecting females.

Mall Dolls:

Female Tweenies who spend their time hanging out at retail hotspots as a lifestyle option

Sensexy:

A phenomenon to describe the stock market boom and a bonanza for shareholders.

Abhishwarya attack:

The media feeding frenzy that will converge around the star coupling in the year to come once they go legit.

Us-versus-them:

The flashpoints such as the ones seen in Singur, Nithari and Roha that are going to become increasingly more frequent when two Indias collide.

Coplications:

Police corruption, police brutalities, police excesses and police goof-ups that are gathering momentum by the day.

Shinexcesses:

The downside of India Shining: Noida, Singur, Guwahati…

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