Blend it like an Indian
Anila Bali's cookery book talks not just about Indian cuisine but also its culture
Have you ever spared a thought about Indian food? We always thought it to be what mom whips up in her kitchen, and people world over think it to be a spicy mix of veggies or meat, but Anila Bali defines it as a careful synthesis and blend of spices, seasoning and flavours (how true, if given a serious thought). Here in the city, sharing her culinary experience, she talks about her first cook book, Mom's Cooking & More, her passion for cooking and teaching people about Indian food and traditions.

                                                    Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Having a ball

Green cause. Kabir Manrai and Raahat Manrai, trainees of the Chandigarh Club Tennis Academy, are game for some fun in between practice for an upcoming tournament at Dubai, Malasiya, Singapore and Thailand. Lifestyle photo: Pradeep Tewari

Health bhi, taste bhi
Barbequed food is gaining popularity, for it is nutritious as well as tasty
Three cheers to the early man, who invented the barbeque form of cooking. Without the privilege of cookery shows or books, he still managed pretty well with his common sense. Also, we believe he didn't have any idea of how big his invention was, other wise probably Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin, would have mugged lessons on him too. So, let's give the credit of several eating joints in the city that offer grilled food to this nameless inventor.

Bon Appetit
Wonder diet
Lets face it…and if you're reluctant just face the mirror and the truth will stare back in your face. We are all fatter, post festivities. Now lets start the blame game, first there was Diwali, then Christmas, with New Year following hot on its heels and then to make matters worse there were countless weddings that brought out the glutton in us! The end result? We are keeling over with excess blubber-baggage!

Steaming hot
Purple Rice an Oriental Wok Café in Sector 35, has introduced nutritious, steamed and stir-fry menu to its existing fare. To whet your appetite for a healthy living here you can try a bowl of Purple Rice noodle soup, wonton soup, a light clear soup that has wontons in it or peppery lemon soup.

BLUE-EYED GIRL

Australian singer Kylie Minogue, Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna (L-R) pose at Akshay’s residence in Mumbai. Minogue is in Mumbai to work on a music video for the Bollywood film Blue. The movie has its music score by Oscar winner A.R Rahman Photo: Reuters

Meaty affair
With Padma Lakshmi’s svelte figure, it would be difficult to imagine that she loves food. However, the pretty lady has confessed her love for burgers and maintains that she works really hard on her body. “I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat.

Padded story
Hollywood icon Meryl Streep used to pad her bra to catch the eye of casting directors and land film roles. The double Oscar-winner further explained that her ‘boosting’ actions didn’t go unnoticed as her fake curves persuaded late movie maker Sydney Pollack to cast her in critically acclaimed Out of Africa.

She’s Not That Into Brad
Nearly four years after their much-publicised divorce was finalised Jennifer Aniston no longer has feelings for Brad Pitt and has been telling her pals that she is ‘so over him’.

Add-ing up
His films may not be doing well at the box office, but actor Shahid Kapur has a knack for making things perfect when it comes to endorsements.

On a song
Actor Sonal Chauhan, who starred alongside Emraan Hashmi in Jannat, is on a roll. She will shoot at the Seven Wonders of the World for a song worth Rs 6 million.

Ranaut and Ramdev
After Shilpa Shetty, actor Kangana Ranaut is in line to follow the teachings of yoga guru Baba Ramdev.