Yes boss
Remember your science teacher categorically mentioning in the class, 'light travels faster than sound.' (Of course you sheepishly ignored it). So, here's a reminder, but in a new format. 'Technology advances faster than sound'. One thing that technology has lead to, in addition to a number of benefits is the reduction of manpower.

(Left) Suresh K Nair,(Right) S K Roy

Body basics
Amanpreet Wahi has walked down the ramp for India's major fashion weeks. She has also flaunted creations of all the renowned designers of India and for all her achievements; she credits her fitness regime and diet chart. So, when we seek details of what keeps her glowing and going on the ramp, glamorous Amanpreet Wahi comes to the fore.

Beyonce, not broody
R&B singer Beyonce Knowles has revealed that she is in ho hurry to give up her singing career to start a family with her hip hop artist husband Jay-Z. Beyonce, 27, who celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with Jay-Z, 39, recently, does admit that she would like to have at least one child.

Beyonce Knowles

Actress Charlize Theron arrives at a party held by Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek and French entrepreneur Francois-Henri Pinault in Venice. Hayek and Pinault were married in Paris on Valentine's Day and are throwing a party for friends in the canal city. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Brad's taking off
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has found a new hobby to pass time -he's taking flying lessons. Recently, the hunky actor was spotted jumping into a small single engine plane for a lesson.

Still braced up?
Prince William, 26, still wears a brace to support his lower teeth, it has emerged. The brace was such a well-kept secret that even his own staff did not notice him wearing it, and it was only spotted while he was meeting excited children during a visit to Staffordshire recently.

Please don't keep my jewellery
Rihanna wants LAPD to return the nearly million-dollar worth jewellery taken into evidence for investigation in her alleged beating case. The singer, who was allegedly punched, choked, and bitten by her former boyfriend Chris Brown before the Grammy's, had borrowed the expensive accessories from four jewellers, who now want it back.

Shakespeare, here I come!
Mischa Barton is so determined to land a role in a Shakespearean play that she has taken a course on the playwright to boost her chances of landing a part. The beauty wants to concentrate on her stage career, and therefore, has decided to take a break from pursuing movie roles.

Acquitted, at last
Indian police has dropped the investigation against Slumdog Millionaire star Rubina Ali's father over allegations he attempted to sell his daughter. The authorities insist that they have failed to find any evidence to back claims that he offered to auction off the nine-year-old for 200,000 pounds.

Kings of Bhangra
Love it or love it, but every time the three-letter word is uttered, it demands for some adrenaline rush. Now, before giving that scandalous smirk, its IPL that we are talking about. Once again, IPL has another gift wrapped for you, Punjabi style. Your best steps of Bhangra can now win you a trip to South Africa. What’s more, match the steps with the Kings XI Punjab cheerleading team and tap to some bhangra beats over some fours and sixes.
Bhai Amarjeet sings for the crowd

Fly high
Flying Cats, airhostess training school, with a unique blend of aviation training and total personality make over which was flagged off by the queen of silver screen, Kareena Kapoor, 35,000 feet above sea level in a chartered aircraft holding true to its name and work is offering cabin crew training to a specially selected batch of students absolutely free of cost in the city under a charitable cause, in the memory of late Champa Khosla.

Sculptured

A student studies amongst the statues in Government Art College-10. Lifestyle photo: Vinay Malik

Commanding issues
Battles and life have a lot in common. While both come with high uncertainty and demand courage, they leave behind lessons to learn and change as a residue. Well, all that and more was the topic of interest at the annual general body meeting of the Georgian Association (North) held on Sunday.

Launch PAD
Chimney heights
Mere cooking is now a passé. It is more about where you cook. Like your living room and bedroom, the kitchen also needs to be trendy. Everyone appreciates good food, but those who love cooking appreciate good kitchen gadgets just as much. Your kitchen says a lot about you.

Downsizing dangers
With the hype over size zero, fab abs and certain role models, people are bound to get confused about fitness. Dr. Vikas Bhutani, MD Consultant - Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital clears the fog: "If all your organs function well and your mind is strong enough to handle daily stress, you are fit." Even the World Health Organisation recognises fitness as not only the absence of infirmity and disease but also a state of physical, mental and social well-being. Mental fitness is an important part of being fit.

Go nuts over walnuts
Adding some walnuts to an otherwise healthy diet may help older people improve memory and behavioural skills, according to an animal model study. Walnuts contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids. Polyphenols are the most abundant group of plant phenolic compounds, known to provide much of the flavour, colour and taste to fruits, vegetables and seeds. The study was conducted by researchers with the Human Nutrition Research Centre on Ageing (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston.

Fitness guide for new moms
Pregnancy and childbirth take a great physical toll on a women's body. A postpartum exercise program is a great way to start feeling more like your old self, as exercising is beneficial both physically and psychologically for most new mothers. It helps work off the extra pounds gained during the pregnancy while increasing the energy levels and improving self-esteem.

Image makeover
Forget dieting and gruelling exercise regime - just have a positive image of your body and you'll be able to shrink your waist line and kick the butt, say researchers. The research team from Temple University has shown that positive body image is more effective than exercise in helping young women lose weight and quit smoking.