Snug & style
Says the meteorological graph, we are approaching heavy winters. Sounds cold. And, prevention is always better than cure. So, snug under warm woolies. But hey, while you do your winter shopping, don't forget the cute little pet at home. Your Tommy, Jacky, Browny, Pluto, Danny, Rustam or Sultan. People they too feel the cold, the way we do.

Portal paws Meet Tiger, he is all four months, cute and talks through gestures to his master, who says he's as fussy as any other pooch. The only difference is that Tiger lives in a digital domain. He is one among many now easy-to-own virtual pets that are becoming a new craze among the younger generation, which doesn't have time, space and resources to adopt a real animal. "Just before my birth, my parents lost their dog. Finding it hard to bear the loss, they decided not to have any pet ever. Tamagotchi, one of the popular digital pets in 1990s

The perfect juggler
If all this while you thought Baba Sehgal had any connection with Punjab, well, this is what the rapper has to tell us. "Most people ask me whether I am from Jalandhar or Ludhiana, he says Baba. I am originally from Lucknow, which is not known to many." But for 'some' reasons, Baba finds his hometown not warm towards artists.

Beating a silent retreat I think everyone’s life is beautiful. I think there is a story in the lives of each and everyone of us,” master contemporary artist Manjit Bawa wrote in the preface of his biography, In Black and White, published in 2006. Bawa, who lost the battle with brain-stroke after three years, was a “grand story-teller”. He was 67. He was gifted with a wealth of myths, facts, epics and anecdotes that often translated into his art, recalls curator Ina Puri.

Classically inclined A smart young boy arguing and terming the rich old Indian classical music heritage as an enviable treasure trove for the World at large, sounds a bit different, especially when his pals are blissfully ignorant of our musical past enriched by the celestial musicians like Tansen, Swami Haridas, Amir Khusro and others. But the upbringing of young soulful sitarist, Partha Sen, in a musical environment has shaped his sensibilities to the extent that he is all determined and set to imbibe.

Get floored The time is right and the season just perfect for carpet and rug shopping. Wolly and in bright hues they add beauty to the décor and provide insulation against cold. Ask the carpet lovers and sellers, they still swear by these woolly things. "Carpets have always been in fashion. But yes, the trend has altered a little. These days people go for synthetic machine made carpets, as they are low on maintenance and easy to handle," says Amit Kapoor, manager, Krishna carpets-17.

Side Lanes
Jab we met
It was Shruti's question that got me thinking. With shades of Kate Moss, she greets everyone with a smile and has the confidence and walk of a TV star. A romantic as befits her age, she is curious about 65 year-old women and their past memories. Could I recall the most romantic moment of my life? The question flummoxed me, as there are so many highlights in this field.

Incredible India
Former The O.C.star Mischa Barton is embracing the Indian culture as she films for her new movie in the country based on real-life Bhopal industrial disaster. The 22-year-old actress, who's is shooting in Hyderabad, is enjoying traditional fare, and is also learning to play sitar.

Bro's darling
Anne Hathaway may not be able to outdo her brother's wedding memories when she ties the knot herself - because his gay wedding was a tremendous hit. The Devil Wears Prada star, who had been raised as a Catholic, had dubbed the incident of older brother Michael and his gay lover getting hitched couple of years ago as her "favourite wedding moment."

Rumour rebuffed American actress Eva Longoria Parker has scotched rumours of tension flying around on the set of Desperate Housewives, insisting that the cast is all her "dear friends". Rumours had been going around that the stars, including Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, Nicollette Sheridan and Felicity Huffman, had been fighting amongst themselves. However, 33-year-old Longoria Parker dismissed the rumours by saying that she felt "gifted" to be onset with the other actresses.

Yes from audience
Jim Carrey's new comedy film Yes Man has topped the UK box office in its first weekend of release. The film is based on a book by British writer Danny Wallace in which the protagonist makes a decision to change his life by saying yes to everything.

Jenny on the break
Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony have slammed rumours claiming the couple's marriage is on the rocks and that they are heading for a divorce. The duo, who have been married for over four years and are parents to 10-month-old twins Max and Esme, had raised eyebrows after the two were spotted without their wedding bands.

Eastwood’s docu tribute
Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood is to pay tribute to one of his all-time heroes Tony Bennette with a documentary. Eastwood is helming the film for the legendary crooner, and it will be made for BBC'S highly acclaimed Arena series.

Big on prizes
Nothing comes for free. And if it does, you will definitely have people drooling over it. BIG 92.7 FM conceptualised a campaign that will ensure at least its listeners get a chance to get tough on recession. Wednesday saw listeners winning Ek Saal Free Maal, the BIG Tickets for 2009.