CHANDIGARH INDEX


Hairy coincidence
AnupamaThe Rapunzel look does not appeal to our powerful women brigade
What do Hilary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, Queen Elizabeth II and Mayawati have in common? Short hair, and the fact that they all are very powerful women. Well, in the world of fairy tales, the Rapunzel look may rule, but in the real hard world, women who are stepping into the role of decision makers, prefer to keep their locks in that no-nonsense boyish cuts.
“I am too comfortable in short hair to try out anything else." — Anupama

Shveta's jhalak
She is the sultry small-screen diva, who tangoed her way to popularity with Jhalak Dikhla Ja and Left Right Left. Known for her dancing skill and perfect expressions, Shveta Salve, the girl with a million-dollar smile and a figure to die for, was in Panchkula for Shringaar, a gold jewellery exhibition, by PC jewellers.

Festive platter
THIS is definitely good news for all you women, and men too, who have to tow along with their wives for their Karva Chauth and Diwali shopping. Meena Gohri's Designer Lounge in Sector-8 offers a one-stop shop for women, who look forward to buy some reasonable yet trendy designer stuff for the Karva Chauth. But all you need is to fish out some time from your schedule.
                          — Photo by Pradeep Tewari

Dealing with arthritis
Dr Manuj Wadhwa, senior consultant, Orthopaedics, Fortis-Mohali on the dos and don’ts on Arthritis
THE theme for World Arthritis Day this year is ‘think positive’. So, the objective is to win over your ailment by knowing about the disease, understanding the causes with a positive attitude.

Body wise
Nutty myth
Always considered as something unhealthy, especially with weight watchers, nuts have redefined themselves in a new and positive way with many health benefits being associated with them. Though they contain calories, eating them in moderate quantities can enhance one's health.

Fun with F1
Revellers make the most of the party at Score-8. The party revelers of the tricity had a great time at Royal Challenge F1 night held at Score-8 this weekend. This is one party, which had all the right ingredients that made up for an exciting and thrilling evening! The nip in the air, the music and the madness were all a class apart at the night where the theme of the evening was centered around Royal Challenge's association with India's first Formula One team - Force India.
PARTY ZONE: Revellers make the most of the party at Score-8.

Drive safely
San Francisco-based firm Posit Science has developed a set of five video games, together called InSight, to improve the mental acuity of older drivers. Insurance provider Allstate sent the games to 100,000 drivers aged 50 to 75 in Pennsylvania last week, hoping that the pilot program will turn older drivers into safer drivers.

Great expectations
Moms-to-be walked the ramp in Delhi on Saturday as part of a launch of a designer wear collection for pregnant women. The unique show was organized by the brand '9 Months', which specializes in clothing for pregnant women. A total of 10 participants who walked the ramp showcased a formal range of festive fashion for the season, which ranged from sexy off shoulder blouses to super sexy winter trenches.

All eyes on Big B
Film projects worth at least Rs 100 crore are riding on megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to a hospital here after he complained of severe abdominal pain. Bachchan, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra yesterday on his 66th birthday, would be under observation for another 48-72 hours. Megastar's son Abhishek had yesterday said that his father was responding well to medication.

Chak De Tokyo
After receiving a spate of awards, critical acclaim and popularity at home, Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De! India has now been invited to the 21st Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). "We are truly honoured. It is a wonderful pat on the back for everyone associated with this film," said Shimit Amin, the director of Yash Raj Films' production, who will travel to Tokyo for the screening.

Bang on bangles

With Karva Chauth just around the corner, city churwalas line up a a colourful fare.
With Karva Chauth just around the corner, city churwalas line up a a colourful fare. — Lifestyle photo by Pradeep Tewari

SRK joins the superhero league
After Rakesh Roshan and Goldie Behl, it's Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's turn to make a superhero movie, which is titled Ra.1.

Will she make it?
Janet Jackson has cancelled the show, which was touted as her comeback gig, after she recuperated from her mystery illness. After going through a string of cancellations, her Connecticut concert was finally scheduled for October 11, but as reports suggests, the singer has now scrapped the show - officially.

Eva Mendes Eva's teen dream
Actress Eva Mendes has revealed that she grew up on Calvin Klein ads and always wanted to follow in the footsteps of the designer brand's models. The Hitch star, who grabbed the opportunity to fulfil her teen dream by being the face of the designer's new underwear range, banked on believing that the chance would take her career to new heights.

                                                                        Eva Mendes

Wild date
Prince Harry and girlfriend Chelsy Davy enjoyed a romantic dinner with a wild menu consisting of zebras, crocodiles, and wild beest. The couple spent the evening having a merry time while sampling boastful delicacies such as garlic locusts and chocolate-covered scorpions at the Archipelago restaurant in London's West End.

Late starter
Actress Anna Faris, who is best known for her lead role as Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie series, has revealed that she developed really late, insisting that she was a 'late bloomer'. The American star, who stunned all with her super-toned body in her latest movie The House Bunny, confessed that it was not until she was 23 that she budded as a woman. "I was such a late bloomer growing up," the Sun quoted her as saying. "I was so short and I had no chest or hips until I was 23, so that part of being Shelley was always really awkward for me. It was fun to do but very unnatural," she added.

BAZZAR BUZZ ...

Designer furniture on display at 636, Phase 3A-Mohali
WOODY EXPRESSION: Designer furniture on display at 636, Phase 3A-Mohali — Photos by Pradeep tewari
The annual exhibition of the Silkfab opens at Kisan Bhavan-35 on Sunday.
SILK SMOOTH: The annual exhibition of the Silkfab opens at Kisan Bhavan-35 on Sunday.