King of Kings
Business tycoon Ness Wadia on ‘happening’ cricket and Kings XI Punjab
They unleashed a chapter of 'happening cricket' with all ready masala for a hit Bollywood flick. Nonetheless, they rocked, and we were proud of our Kings. And they are soon to arrive with yet another exciting chapter of cricket with lot more in the offering. As the roll on begins, we talk to the co-promoter of Kings XI Punjab, who wouldn't explicitly display his emotions on the field, but observes, plans and reacts quietly with affect - the handsome Ness Wadia. In town to catch some hours of test cricket at PCA Stadium, Mohali on Sunday, the business tycoon is the picture of a strong personality, brimming with ideas and open to any kind of constructive advice, and criticism as well.                                             Ness Wadia

Dil se
The recent showdown between the two countries fails to affect the bond people share
In the city to release his yet another book Yadaan De Pichware, Amin Malik, Punjabi Pakistani author is all ecstatic about his visit: "I have no clue that what I have done to deserve love and appreciation by the people around."

A healthy year
2008 was high on experimentation. From zero to eight, the numbers ruled the roost bodywise
This year saw many more Bollywood biggies experimenting with their looks and of course, their bodies
It wasn't just for performances that Bollywood celebs made news this year. Hold on! It wasn't even the dramatic, never-ending controversies or affairs (too cliché a stuff to talk about).
                                                                                          Aamir Khan

Body wise
Wholesome goodness
Make sure to add health-boosting food to your grocery list. And do your best to incorporate these disease-fighting foods into your diet as each food is a powerhouse of good nutrition. Eat these foods every day, at least three times weekly, for maximum health benefits. No single food will do the trick, but a diet with generous amounts of all these whole foods can be your ticket to the good health.

Eat and stay healthy
Mahima Chaudhary might not have made headlines for her acting skills lately, but the lady has surely caught everybody's attention for her perfect curves. And she is at it again now. From gyming to power yoga to eating healthy, the yummy mummy is doing everything to keep fit, healthy and glowing. Here we talk to her about her health fundas.

                                       Mahima Chaudhary

Care to cry?
A good cry can often make us feel better and help us put things in right perspective. Now, a new study has revealed that the benefits of crying depend entirely on the what, where and when of a particular 'crying episode'. University of South Florida psychologists Jonathan Rottenberg and Lauren M. Bylsma, along with their colleague Ad J.J.M. Vingerhoets of Tilburg University, analysed more than 3000 recent crying experiences.

Book your table
Flowers for festooning, candles for radiance, cutlery for contentment. Jazz up your table for Christmas
Dress it up or dress it down, the table is the centre of attraction for sure. When it comes to Christmas, table decoration is certainly the big thing. And what goes behind is a lot more just than a thought process. "People usually walk in for varied things.
                              Photos: Himanshu Mahajan

Global Phenomenon
This duo from the Netherlands is living and loving every moment of their adventurous journey
Nothing is adventurous until you stop planning for it. "Be undecided, unprepared and just head for something too difficult to handle, for us that's adventure", says Jennifer Joedo and Don Engelbracht, the adventure-struck duo from the Netherlands. Traveling make their world go round and you would agree too when they talk about their adventurous journey.
Jennifer Joedo & Don Engelbracht
Photo: Himanshu Mahajan

A treasured drive

The morning fog and the cold winter breeze on Sunday could not curb the enthusiasm of the SJOBA members and there were nearly 240 participants in 60 teams ready to shift gears for the treasure hunt. Each team headed by a Johnian or his spouse drove around the city looking for answers to the clues in their cars ranging from the magnificent Mercedes to the old workhorse Maruti 800.

The SJOBA rally being flagged off

Light-hearted moments
The annual dance and dinner event of Old Yadavindrians Association (OYA), X-travaganza 2008, the winter ball, was held with much gaiety and enthusiasm at the CGA Golf Range on Saturday. The event started with condolences message for the Mumbai victims and a minute of silence was observed. More than 1,000 old school members attended the dinner, alongwith names like J.J. Valaya, who had specifically come for the event, unmindful of cold and drizzle.

What's cooking?
The winter sun and warm afternoons. Ideal to dig into some relishing, equally warm delicacies. And one place that offers a variety on the palate is Purple Rice, oriental wok café in Sector-35 with its seafood festival. The menu is fresh, nutritious, health and unique, high-quality and delicious. The Seafood incorporates South-East Asian cuisine with a range of crabs, lobsters, prawns, trout, red snapper, pomfret and squids in combination with the best wines from France, Italy, Spain, Chile and India.

Bollywood's year of ’wreckoning’
Big banners flopped, the global meltdown spelt a cash crunch, the Mumbai terror attack kept audiences away for a while and even the small-budget wonders weren't that wonderful. Bollywood, a part of India's Rs 513 billion ($10.8 billion) entertainment and media industry, tried very hard to rock on in 2008 but had very little to cheer about. About 125 films hit the screens this year, but except for Race, Jannat and Rock On, most bombed, especially the big budget, mega starrer ones.

Studious role
Bollywood actor Jiah Khan, who has acted in the Bollywood movie Ghajini, talked about her role in the movie during a promotional programme in Bangalore. Speaking about her role in the movie, Jiah Khan said she played the role of a medical student who studies the brain of a rich businessman played by actor Aamir Khan in the movie.


                                                                           Jiah Khan

Womanizer wows
Britney Spears' latest single Womanizer has climbed the number one spot in European pop charts. Spears' track beats Katy Perry's Hot N Cold and Amy MacDonald's This Is The Life to second and third spot at the European Hot 100 Singles Chart in the week ending on December 21.

Devoted diva
American actress Katie Holmes has decided that she will not accompany her hubby Tom Cruise to the Golden Globes awards. She will instead be performing at the final show of All My Sons on Broadway.

Furious femme fatale
Victoria Beckham reportedly hit the roof after finding out that a stunning Italian TV presenter, fond of wearing revealing clothes, was to take hubby David's first TV interview when he lands in Milan.

Talepiece
Designer destruction
Fashion magnate Calvin Klein will destroy his New York castle-like mansion, which is worth 30 million dollars, to replace it with a more modern building. The mogul submitted an application to replace the larger than life castle, called 'Dragon's Head', with a more technologically advanced structure.