Bond with Ruskin As eminent writer Ruskin Bond turns 72, he reflects on a range of subjects in a free-wheeling conversation with Rajnish Wattas about his life, writings, the publishing scene today and his love for the mountains. More than fifty years ago, a young Indian wrote his first book at 17 and went on to win the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial prize. Today, he continues to enrich our world with his muse. Ruskin Bond is certainly one of our most modest and low-profile writers. Ruskin Bond: A man who deals with solitude... in the most understated way. — Photo by Malkiat Singh

None can make you work, you’ve to do it yourself

Gurneet Tej, the girl who stood second in the civil services, shares her success mantra with Geetanjali Gayatri Full of beans, effervescent and glowing with the colours of success, Chandigarh girl Gurneet Tej’s almost walking with a new spring in her step since the results for the civil services came in. Placed second in the country in one of the most coveted services, her performance, she says, was unexpected. rendezvous with books: Gurneet’s favourite pastime. — Photo by Manoj Mahajan

Solely yours 
Wedges have an edge over other heels when it comes to style and comfort, says Homai Dastoor
High heels - they do so much more than merely add inches to your height. They make your legs looks longer and slimmer, they give you an air of grace and sensuality… and they make your feet hurt terribly at the end of a long day or party. The drawbacks of high heels are well known, but we can’t help but hanker after the elegant look they bring.

Cruise most powerful 
Mission: Impossible star, Tom Cruise has been ranked as Hollywood’s most powerful star. Premiere magazine which announced its ‘2006 Power List,’ ranked the star at No. 13 on its list. Director Steven Spielberg is No. 4 on the list appearing in the issue that hits stands on May 16.