Back to roots
Dollar dreams were not enough to bind these people to foreign shores. What is it that’s lured them back home? We find out... 
There was a bit of Roshan of Delhi 6 and Mohan of Swades in all of them that drew them back to their roots. Dollars, pounds, euros, an ultramodern lifestyle, hi-tech facilities and the fact that they had spent half of their lives on foreign land—-all this was not enough to bind. Nothing could keep these NRIs from returning home. No denying, leaving behind the ‘perfect society’ wasn’t easy either but then comfort wasn’t even their priority. And today, they are happy about making, what they term as the ‘most important decision of their life’ and hope. “We might serve as an inspiration for fellow NRIs who want to return but cannot muster courage,” say all.

Designs on Hollywood
Dressing up Stallone, Routh was fabulous, says Indian designer Shabina Khan
Dressing up Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh was the most fabulous experience of her career and she is floored by their humility, says Indian celebrity designer Shabina Khan. "It was fabulous designing for Sylvester Stallone and Brandon Routh (of 'Superman' fame). It was my finest experience. They are professionals and did whatever I asked them to do. Apart from designing for them, what I learnt from them was how to be humble. Both of them are extremely down to earth," Khan said.

Language no bar
City-based model-turned-actor Jonita Doda talks about Bollywood and beyond
For those who are curious to know about the Chandigarh di kudi Jontia Doda, this beautiful model turned actor was in the city to seek the blessings of her parents and fans before the release of her South Indian film Minchoo opposite south superstar Siddharth. Having done TV serials, commercial ads and anchoring Sahara One television's comedy show Comedy Champions, she will soon make debut in Bollywood with Chak Jawana opposite evergreen singer and actor Gurdas Maan. In conversation, Jonita talks about cinema beyond language barriers.

Skin tone
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of actors Neetu and Rishi Kapoor, has become the brand ambassador for Kaya Skin Clinic."Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful. Our aim is to make their dream come true by making them realise that every person is born beautiful and that they just have to make that extra effort to maintain the beautiful look," Riddhima said at the press conference.

Real take
Priyangshu Chatterjee comes out of the commercial cinema mould to perform a realistic character in Diamond Murder, a film directed by Ashok Vishwanathan (who introduced Amar Singh to acting in the Bengali film, Sesh Sanghat (The Last Conflict) along with Jaya Prada and Jackie Shroff). In this slick, suspense thriller Priyangshu plays a psychologist and says, "In this quest for mysterious diamonds, I did an interesting underwater jewel scene which will be the highlight of the film. Though the title may sound of an action thriller, but the movie has more suspense and mystery than action. I perform the character of Dr. Arvind Rao, a psychologist in Diamond Murder and I specialise in understanding criminal minds."

Hello Tunez
Sound of music
Inteha (BIG Music): The release of a new Jagjit Singh album has always been an eagerly anticipated event. It becomes all the more so when the occasion arises after full two years. Well, the wait has been worthwhile. It is after a long-long time that Jagjit Singh has concentrated entirely on romantic ghazals, all of which have been composed and sung by him. Each of the eight resonates with a masterly dexterity entirely Jagjit Singh's.

Man on Mission
It was the Mumbai terror attacks that steered him to undertake a journey on wheels for peace and unity
No doubt, 26/11 affected everyone; shock, anger, dismay, revolt; who was emotionless? No one. Few souls inched to candlelight marches, blogs; How many would pull the car out of garage and set to drive through 27 states, 18000 kms, in 90 days with a message of peace and unity?

Light riders

Travel light! It’s cycles that’re the travel mates of this couple navigating past heavy traffic. Lifestyle photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Launch Pad
Hair fall solution
Generally women consider that taking care of their hair means, using a good shampoo, but shampoos only cleans and refreshes your hair. Conditioning after every shampoo provides the vital nourishing touch to your tresses. 

Touch me not
Worried about the harsh glare of the sun and the prospects of tanning this summer, Lotus Herbals Ltd introduces Safe Sun Absolute Anti-tan Gel, PA++|SPF30. 

Liquid engineering
Linc Pens has introduced ‘Uni-ball Vision RT’ in the Uni-ball range, a high-end retractable roller ball pen with liquid ink. The new pen with state of the art technology is produced in Japan by Mitsubishi pencil Co. Ltd