Global Gurgaon

The new takes over the old way of life in what was once a sleepy little town in the Bajra belt, writes Nirupama Dutt, as she travels from the national highway to the memory bylanes

Models for veggies
The world over, film stars, models and sportspersons are turning vegetarian for a healthy way of life. They claim that a vegetarian diet offers more variety, more energy and longevity, says Vimla Patil

Kareena too chickens out

'The role was cathartic'
Priyanka Singh
Spontaneity and raw energy best describe the acting prowess of Koel Purie, daughter of India Today’s editor Aroon Purie. Though only two films old, this spunky actor knows where she is headed. From a slot on Doordarshan-II that may have escaped the attention of critics to tele-series for the BBC and HBO and, finally, to Bollywood, she has come a long way. Excerpts from an interview:

US full of sleepy school kids
American schools are full of sleepy fifth-grade students too tired to learn because of lost sleep due to fights with parents over bedtimes or staying up late to watch television, says a new study from Ball State University.