A religion called Rock
For bands like Prestorika and Junkyard Groove, rock music is much more than just an exercise for the vocal chord
There is always that dark, mysterious and out-of-this-world element that comes along with rock music. And so is the hysteria surrounding rockstars, the gods of metal and music. But one thing that still stands out is that they are the breed who worships what they do. Well, that's what one can say about the two rock bands, Prestorika and Junkyard Groove who were in the city to perform at the PEC fest.

The biker boys
There is nothing insane about Insane Rider’s biking stunts
If you were taken for a ride by the breathtaking stunts and awesome biking skills in Dhoom, then here's a bunch of roadkillers, who have taken these biking heroics to the next level, for real! Meet the riders from Superb Stunts, a biker club from Patiala, who can give John Abraham a run for his money by performing dangerous and thrilling stunts at the drop of a hat.

Photo by Vinay Malik

Weighty issue
Having made a career out of comic roles, Govinda now wants to switch to action. He is really working hard on his physique and has got himself a martial arts and physical trainer. "I've done action films in the past like Hatya and Shola Aur Shabnam."

Actors Isha Koppikar and Sonu Sood during the promotion of his film Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi in Noida recently. PTI Photo

Mystery unravelled
The first trailer of Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's next project Raaz: The Mystery Continues is doing the rounds, but the producer is said to have had creative differences while finalising it with director Mohit Suri. Mohit said: "It wasn't a fight, though there was an argument over it. Being creative people, we do have very strong point of view on how it should be.

Shekhar's Indianised opera
Shekhar Kapoor is on cloud nine. He has just finished a short film in Argentina, for which the music was given by A.R. Rahman, and has been asked to sculpt a structure inspired by the film that will join likes of Salvadore Dali and Picasso in a museum in Europe.

Daddy's girl
Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that her baby daughter Sunday Rose resembles her dad Keith Urban the most. While talking to Oprah Winfrey on her chat show, the Birth actress revealed that her daughter looks nothing like her - all she has acquired from her is her fair skin.

Experience uncorked
Here to launch Ballantine Scotch whisky, Ken Lindsay, the brand ambassador, feels there's no rulebook to drinking
Say whiskey, and we have two schools of thought waiting to be heard. One that sees the drink as a devils brew, and the other, that 'neatly' declares it a philosophic drink consumed when friends get together and one that leaves a song on everybody's lips. We bet there are more takers for the second school, not only here but in the world as well. 

Gyms and Germs
While shedding flab in the gym, you might carry back infection. So watch out!
Protein shake. Health foods. A visit to the gym. So you thought you're a complete health freak and your quota for the day is over? That's certainly not enough to stay in the pink of health. Hygiene and cleanliness too should form an integral part of it. And exactly, these are the factors you should keep in mind while at your workout place.

A matter of heart
Prof Yashpal Sharma, head, Cardiology Department, PGI, talks about the causes that lead to a heart attack and also how to avoid it
Every fifth individual today, above the age of 30 years suffers from hypertension and heart disease. Almost 15 per cent of our patients are adolescents and young men, says Dr Yashpal Sharma, head of Cardiology Department, PGI. The ratio of men and women before menopause suffering from heart disease is 5:1 and after menopause it becomes 3:2.

Zulfikar Khan, president Theatre Age brings in an adaptation Charan Das Chor, November 11 at Tagore Theatre. Says Zulfikar, “the kids have worked hard on this, and we wish that the audiences appreciate our work.”

BODY wise
Keep it short
We all know by now that exercise is absolutely essential. The good news is that when it comes to exercise, more is not necessarily better. Any workout lasting longer than an hour is counterproductive and will not get you the results you are looking for. This is especially true when it come to cardiovascular (cardio) exercise.

Sizzling night
The grand performance night organised at Hotel Shivalikview on Friday by Club Salsa India and Varun Dance Studio saw 60 couples sizzling the dance floor. Four couples made it to the final round - Mayank and Prachi bagged the first position, Ankur and Amita second, Ahmar and Kanupriya the third.