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 Who wants to Celebrate…
…ask the celebs who are still recovering from the Mumbai terror attack
The Mumbai blasts have
left a scar, which we don't want to cover up. Not this time at least. Even
if we have to give up dancing and drinking. After all, we haven't got over
the scary scenes of Taj and Trident, the faces of brave police personnel
who laid down their lives for us, of families who lost their loved ones.
This is the reason why Xmas celebrations in the city are low in spirit.
City folks would rather say a silent prayer for the lives lost. And,
that's what most of them are doing. We talk to some celebrities to know
why they want to stay away from the hullabaloo, if at all it is happening
at places near to you.
True spirit
 Christmas is a low-key affair this year
It's that time of the year when fog wraps up the entire city, winds whispers of chill, and bright and happy faces huddle together in a mass celebration. But this time its different. Memories of bloodshed, lull in the markets, all-in-all a silent Christmas, courtesy the terrorists who bombed The Taj-Mumbai, killed innocent people and left a scar which will remain there for a long time.
White Christmas
We know the yuletide spirit has eluded us all this Christmas. We are not indulging in parties. But then Christmas is Christmas. So there will be bells, candles, pine trees, mistletoe, tempting cake and the adorable Santa Claus, spreading the message joy and warmth. But in the real sense, it isn't happening. A round up of what we saw and where:
REPLAY 2008
In gay abandon
 From live-in to gay relationships to butchering of kins, 2008 saw the gravest of issues come out of the closet
The first time that the term
live-in was introduced in the Indian mindset, it was through the movie Salaam
Namaste. And while Saif and Preity Zinta made a statement of sorts
with their movie, they also started a trend. People who secretly desired
that liberation in their relationship got an opening. But 2008, was the
year that took things to the next level. How? Well, by giving some kind of
legal support to women in Live-in relationships. Well, that took live-ins
out from the elite list and brought it to the casual common Indian.
Matchmaking online
 An online matrimony website starts an exclusive service for the rich and famous
Consim Info Pvt Ltd, formerly known as BharatMatrimony group, today launched an exclusive matrimony website for the super-rich, celebrities and the who's who of the society.
The new website, www.elitematrimony.com, will offer a differentiated experience for handpicked and selected customers through a comprehensive range of premium benefits and personal attention that their lifestyle demands.
Parents' row dangerous for kids
The trauma of children whose parents are involved in matrimonial dispute has drawn the attention of the Delhi High Court, which said couples often remain unmindful of the psychological, mental and physical impact it has on
kids. Justice Kailash Gambhir in a recent judgement said the children are the worst sufferers "who not only get deprived of love, care and affection of one of their parents but practically become targets for the parties to score over one another in this mad race and obsession of winning possession, exclusive control and custody of the children".
Write to Renee
I am a good-looking girl in my early 20s and have recently become friends with a boy who is my colleague. He is about 32. I have been told by other colleagues in the office that he has a reserve nature and does not have many friends. He is dark and skinny and my friends think I am being stupid to like him. But he makes me feel good and I am happy with him.
The hunt begins
The only local contest, Face of the Year-2008 tries to bring forward the best in the region again
It's the same event that a few years back brought Kangana Ranaut into limelight. Then a year down the line, the beauty pageant produced Anmol Gill, a model, who now walks down the ramp at major fashion weeks. On Wednesday, as the Victoria Face of the Year 2008 began, expectations were huge. And the twenty pretty young ladies promised to deliver.
 Spice
up
Everything rosy
One of the best-known plant products, which have been used for cosmetic purposes since the ancient times, is the rose. Herbalists have used it for a variety of ailments too which, include psychosomatic problems. Apart from the water, the extract, oil, and even the fragrance of rose is beneficial. The fragrance of Rose is said to have a soothing effect on the nerves and induces relaxation.
Ready for the show
Another South Indian actor makes her entry into Bollywood with
Ghajini. Having made her mark down south, Asin plays the lead opposite Aamir.
While everyone is waiting to see the southern beauty in her Bollywood avatar, those who have seen the promos says that the girl is a natural actor. Brimming with confidence and enthusiasm, she insists she is here to stay. We get her talking about her debut film and future.
Punjabi beat
 This couplet by Allama Iqbal depicts the psyche of Melbourne-based septuagenarian NRI Punjabi poet, Gurdev Singh Rai. Though living in Australia, the poet, originally from a sleepy village Rakhran Bait (Hoshiarpur), has a heart that breathes for Punjabi culture. Every time he visits his home state, he comes with his new literary creation in diverse genre - poetry, prose and even history. As he caters to readers on diverse subjects, Rai has a large readership in Austria and India. He has as many as 15 books to his credit, four of which have been reprinted more than once.
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