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Desi cool
 With summers here, the soft drink market is busy wooing the common man. And the mantra this season: dash of desipann
Now that the sweltering sun hasn't left you with many options, how about cracking a simple puzzle. What is common between the commercials of Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, Sprite, Mirinda and Nimbooz? We all know that they have a popular face endorsing them. Okay, here you go . . .
Designs on politicians
The city's budding designers have something interesting up their sleeves: a wardrobe function for our
netas, Mayawati to Modi
The inspiration may have come from foreign shores but is worthwhile by all means. The result: a wardrobe that can transform our political biggies.
Whosoever was responsible for the ancient dress code of politicians has lessons to learn from the students of INIFD who have attempted to do a Barack and Michelle Obama on our politicians. For, they've come up with a prêt line that can give us a 'hip' Mayawati and Laloo (minus the rusticity) and a more stylised Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi and
L.K. Advani.
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MASK |
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan laughs as he holds a mask presented to him by a representative from Macau, during a press conference organised by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) in Mumbai. The IIFA Awards 2009 will be held in Macau. Photo: AP/PTI |
Love’s labour lost
If you’re planning to make your relationship eternal by getting married, then you should sit down for a moment and give the idea a second thought, suggests a new study. Northwestern University study is based on the question: Will the partner who supports your hopes and aspirations while you are dating also help you fulfill important responsibilities and obligations that come with marriage? The answer to that question could make a difference in how satisfied you are after tying the knot.
Good looks = good grades
If you suspect that the most beautiful girl in your class gets better grades just because of her good looks, well, then you’re absolutely right, suggest researchers. Researchers from the University of Miami Health Economics Research Group, have said that non-cognitive traits play an important role in the assignment of grades in high school.
Renee writes
Overhaul Outlook
I am twenty-eight, an engineer working in a company for the last six years. I have never felt really happy with my job or situation. In fact, I cannot seem to remember being satisfied with just about anything. Even my girlfriend who loves me dearly irritates me at times. People seem to think I have it all, a good house, a nice job a great woman in my life and yet I feel completely lost. I find life a total drudgery, you get up in the morning, go to work, come back, eat out sometimes, watch a movie with girl friend and just go to sleep. Is this all to life? I feel a bit confused. What to do?
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Super cool |
This little girl beats the heat with an ice candy and a chic Superman umbrella
Photo: S. Chandan |
The Lion returns
Former cricketer and actor Yograj Singh is ready for another silverscreen stint with Brahmchari Thanedar
When nineteen to dozen is being written about the present 'happening' phase of Punjabi cinema, one man from the crowd, in fact from the same industry has no qualms in telling us that the producers, directors, script writers and artists still need to work a lot more, before we have that one beautiful Punjabi film. Having said this, he also adds that he adores people like Manmohan Singh, who have brought cinema to a level from where it can only move ahead. Yograj Singh, former cricketer and actor who roared on the silver screen, is ready for yet another blast as he puts on his vardi for Brahmchari Thanedar. However, he sees it as a fresh beginning.
Pet Pick
One for all
People for Animals, Chandigarh has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally and just forever and ever:
Dolma has a beautiful brown coat and is extremely playful. She is only 1 year old and is indeed very charming too, careful for this gaddi dog can steal your heart too soon!
Pet Theory
Heat and disgust
I receive many questions about living with a dog in the summer. Certainly, many tricity residents have dogs as pets, but living in a region where summer temperature can soar higher than 45 degrees means that there are some things you should know to keep your pet happy and healthy even in the summers.
Woman's World
Bollywood actor Sharmila Tagore and media personality Anurradha Prasad were among the recipients of the FICCI Ladies Organisation
(FLO) women excellence awards
The FLO presented awards to 25 women achievers from diverse fields like art, business and entrepreneurs, public service, non-governmental organisations and professionals.
India International Centre (IIC) Chairman Karan Singh and Bollywood Director and filmmaker Yash Chopra were also present during the occasion.
Actor Sharmila Tagore sharing a word with National President YWCA Nirmala Fenn (centre) as ICICI MD Chanda Kochhar looks on during the
presentation of FICCI's Women of Excellence Awards in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
Gimme one more chance
Dia Mirza hopes to make it big with Acid Factory
After having done bit roles in not-so-successful films like Cash and Krazzy 4, actor Dia Mirza now pins her hopes on forthcoming multi-starrer Acid Factory in which she has performed several stunts on her own.
Bruni meets her match
Carla Bruni meets her fashion counterpart in Spain's Princess Letizia
Carla Bruni, who has been hogging limelight as a fashion icon since her marriage with flamboyant French President Nicolas Sarkozy, had to share her glamour on a visit to Spain where she met her match in Princess Letizia.
Playing Pa
Abhishek Bachchan playing Amitabh's father in Pa
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is said to be playing his megastar father Amitabh's father in the upcoming movie Pa, reports
femalefirst.co.uk. Those working on the production are not permitted to speak about the film as per contractual rules. However, a source from the production house has revealed that
"Amitabh plays an alienated and slightly retarded son of Abhishek" in the film.
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Hats off: Who says only humans need sun protection. This Jack Russell Terrier (top) sits smart at a dog fashion show, wearing a hat and sun glasses to save him from the blazing summer heat
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Crowned glory: Diamond’s are not just a girl’s best friend. This male Maltese dog (left),
Kanune, wears an emerald tiara worth 150 million baht ($4.2 million). The tiara consists of 153 karats of emeralds built with a titanium body and decorated with more than 100 karats of diamonds. Photos: Reuters |
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