Ultimate Bullies
Manpriya Khurana & Neha Walia
They are eccentric, odd and they are here to make life hell for you. The team of Dadagiri on Bindass was in city for the launch of its show
A reality show, Dadagiri: Beat the Bullies might sound easy, but the contestants have to clear three stages where each of these bullies will test them to the core. And if you win, well, you walk away with Rs 50,000. As Kishie Mehta, executive producer, Bindass, says, "We test people for courage in all aspects.

Silky Dada
REMEMBER the sweet-and-high-on-bling Silky Kumar on MTV. He returns to entertain the audiences, this time, in an entirely new avtaar. Sharman Jain plays a bully in Dadagiri. "I play Mindstine, a nerd who can’t stand dumb people and has facts on everything under the sun. 

Telly Tales
Senior stars have now found fresh employment with reality shows
Magic of yesteryears
THIS is the season of award nights and no matter how similar these nights are, we all love to watch them. Leg-pulling star sessions, the morose open-mouthed look on blogger Big B’s face, stunts by Akki, PJs by the hosts and not to forget the recent and trademark Ash clutch. But then, there is one particular reason why many of us tune in — to catch a glimpse of the ‘missing’ stars, the dream girls of yesteryears, the wifeys of current superstars, the failed actors and more. 

Jolie’s secret diary
Mum-to-be Angelina Jolie has been maintaining a secret diary throughout the duration of her pregnancy so that she can remember all the emotions she’s going through and also vent feelings she has for Brad Pitt, it has emerged. The diary is said to be ‘so intimate’that even partner Pitt is unaware of its contents. "While she’s been stuck on bed rest, Angelina is writing down all the changes she’s going through psychically and emotionally," a source said.

Flaunt it with Hindi
Who says there are no takers for Hindi books? The market is growing and getting better too
He is a savvy young professional. But his achievements go a little beyond just being a dental surgeon. Anubhav Naresh, is a grooming guru who is out with his book Unveil Your Personality. First things first, we ask Anubhav about his future plans? "An anthology of Hindi poems and a short story collection, that too in Hindi," pat comes the reply. But why in Hindi? We were only voicing Harish Jain’s (owner of Unistar Books) opinion, ‘if you want to flaunt, it’s English, if you want to put on air, it’s Hindi but if you want to be comfortable, it’s got to be Punjabi’.

Bang on
Add elegance to your wardrobe with colourful bangles
BANGLES are integral in a woman’s sea-sized wardrobe. And, Indian women are known to have a close connection — after all they personify feminity and beauty. A pair of glittering and colourful bangles is a treat to the eye and nothing beats their melodious clinking. Round, square, hexagonal; glass, wood, metal; funky, simple and elegant — there is one for every occassion.

Walking on air
You wore them the most in your teens. Was it not for the office dress code, you would be still wearing them. Sneakers are forever
THEY are popular for obvious reasons. They are comfortable, they work well with jeans and ultimately, make you look athletic, even if you aren’t! Soft, comfortable and smart, you would never want to slow down in life in the right pair. Right from casual to sporty to a little flashy, sneakers talk attitude and personalised style. Given a choice, many would wear these to bed as well!

Spice up
For your eyes only
The skin around the eyes is delicate and much thinner than the rest of the face. It has no oil glands and has a fine texture. This area requires special care. Problems like dark circles can happen either due to hereditary factors, lack of sleep, illness, stress or nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, besides external treatment, one has to take these aspects into consideration while treating it.

Health Tip
CERTAIN myths are prevalent regarding first aid measures post injury. Usually, hot fomentation and analgesic ointment are applied immediately after the injury, which increases the swelling by enhancing the circulation to the injured part. This delays the healing process.

Bon apetit
(N)ice Cream
IN 1903, Italo Marchiony used to sell ice cream from a pushcart amidst the hustle and bustle on Wall Street. He realised that he was running tremendous losses caused by his customers breaking his serving glasses or sometimes even wandering off with them! He came up with an amazing brainwave.

Red alert
The red meat and red wine combo is not just about taste sensation, it also has health benefits, as per researchers. A new study on rats using red wine with red meat has shown that the drink works against some of the harmful substances produced by the meat. These harmful chemicals released during the digestion of fat have been linked to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s.