Dauntless Dutt
He stands tall as a politician with a humane face, who has contributed immensely to the cause of spastic children and cancer patients. V. Gangadhar traces the rise and rise of Sunil Dutt, the new Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, whose rags-to-riches story reads like a movie script. Overcoming the many lows in his personal life, this matinee idol has gone from strength to strength: he is not only a loving and supporting father but also a social crusader and politician whose popularity cuts across party lines MP or not, Sunil Dutt’s Pali Hill office in Mumbai suburb Bandra is always crowded with friends, party workers, members of the film industry and poor people seeking help.
Sunil Dutt in Amritsar:  A padyatri offering a healing touch	A scene from Mother India: Dutt (right) married Nargis after the completion of this movie

Graduating to the top
Aradhika Sekhon
This bundle of determination is what one might describe as "a chit of a girl", slight in build and as cute as they come. But let no one be fooled by this cutie because there happens to be an extremely incisive mind that's part of the package. Heading for London to work for American Express, this 23-year-old will be the highest paid woman graduate from the IIM this year.

Fear not the mike
Treat public speaking like a cosy chat and you’ll conquer all, says Barefoot Doctor
Though no natural born orator, I do a fair bit of public speaking these days and have evolved a style and method based on Taoist principles which I thought I’d share with you.