Friends = Weight We thought weight was proportionate to height. But going by a new study, your weight could be in direct proportion to that of your pals. A study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Health Economics, has found that friends' weight is correlated to an adolescent's own weight even after considering demographics, smoking status, birth weight, and household characteristics such as parental obesity.

Blame that bulge on your hubby Trying hard to lose those extra kilos and love handles? Well, don't question your determination for the diet plan or exercise routine, as the real culprit behind your being overweight could be your husband. Yeah, that's right. According to health experts, a husband is more of a hindrance than help in his wife's battle with the bulge. Well, considering the fact that post-marriage you have not only your husband but sometimes his family to consider too while preparing food. And it gets worse once you have children.

Braid and better The Revlon revolution is about to get a setback as coloured threads have caught Gen Y's fancy, writes Harsimrat Kaur If you want to lend a new look to your tresses, you need not visit those swanky salons. If there is a will, there are ways. Let us tell you how and where. But first thing first. Fashion today means mix and match, be it bangles, studs, purses, belts and even hair colour. — Photo: Manoj Mahajan

PET THEORY Buy a breed to match lifestyle All puppies are adorable bundles of wagging tails, sweet warm kisses and shiny eyes that tug at your heartstrings, enticing you to take them home. You cannot choose a puppy on the spur of the moment. Doing so has often resulted in the acquisition of a dog that does not meet the expectations of his owner.

Mann on mission

Babbu Mann was in the city to promote his latest film Hashar along with leading lady Gurleen Chopra. The film deals with youth and drug addiction. Lifestyle Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

One for the Romeos
For all the aspiring Romeos struggling to attract their Juliets, help is at hand, courtesy an all-in-one guide that provides tips for romance, from the first act of chivalry right through to the wedding day. The Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman has everything from what to say and how to say it, when and how to make the first move.

Sisters in arms
The students and staff of National Institute of Technical Education had a fun-filled day as the older batch of nurses who are going to USA welcomed the fresh batch in a party held at Hotel Regency-35 today. The occasion called for twin celebrations as the institute celebrated success of candidates who completed the course and also welcomed a new batch.

KOFFEE BREAK
Golmaal Round II
The young talented director Rohit Shetty, son of late fight master Shetty ,started as assistant director to Kuku Kohli in Phool Aur Kaante. He debuted as director with Zameen and gave laugh riot Golmaal and romantic comedy thriller Sunday. Now he is coming up with a sequel to Golmaal in a multi-starrer comedy Golmaal Returns.

Shortchanged

A model displays a creation as part of the Prada Spring/Summer 2009 women’s collection during Milan Fashion Week in Italy. Photo: Reuters

The 'A' connection
Indian-American producer Ashok Amritraj and Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment will unveil their first film under a unique five-year co-production deal - a comedy The Other End of the Line, on Oct 31. The film stars Jesse Metcalfe of Desperate Housewives and Shriya who recently starred opposite Rajnikant in the Indian blockbuster Sivaji: The Boss.

circus on ramp
Futuristic and flamboyant designer Manish Arora will showcase his Circus collection, complete with clown pants, voluminous jackets and ruffled skirts, during the grand finale of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) in Delhi on Oct 19. The Manish Arora Circus will interpret the drama of a circus in his own signature style.

Chhota cheerleader bada dhamaka
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) Tuesday unveiled its indigenous cheerleaders' squad ICL Zeebras that will be led by Bollywood oomph star Rakhi Sawant as its "Queen Cheerleader". The squad will be present at every match of the second season of the league that begins at Hyderabad Oct 10, an ICL statement said.

Scarlett fever
Bollywood actor Rahul Bose and Hollywood diva Scarlett Johansson, who are global ambassadors for Oxfam, shared some warm moments at an event in New York. The Indian actor praised the Girl With A Pearl Earring star for her commitment and sincerity to the cause.

Strangers in a storm   Actors Richard Gere (L) and Diane Lane in a scene from Nights In Rodanthe. Gere, 59, and Lane, 43, play lonely strangers thrown together at a romantic and deserted seaside inn on the North Carolina coast as a storm, both real and emotional, bears down on them. Photo: Reuters

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I am a 28-year-old girl studying medicine and hoping to be a doctor soon. I was married five years ago but walked out due to an abusive relationship. I decided to continue with my medical studies that I had given up half way due to my marriage. Now, I am in love with a married man with children who is willing to forsake his wife and family for me.