Screen styles
Be it Rekha's opulent georgette saris in Silsila or Sridevi's eye-catching chiffon saris in Chandini, Bollywood beauties have the history of setting a fashion trend. We at Lifestyle compile a list of Bollywood actors who have transformed the blouse into a chic garb.
Number game
The good ol' mobile has surely become a lifeline in the game of flirting
When it comes to dating, the idea is as complex as the contents of its rulebook or the pronounced commandments. More so for girls: play hard to get, don't be needy, be patient, and the most confusing of them all, is too available less attractive?
Now, India raj
Thanks to the runaway success of Slumdog Millionaire, Britain’s film industry has undergone “the Bollywood makeover”. Following the triumph of the Oscar-award winning film, several British films are either set in India or poking fun at the culture clash experienced by British Indians.
Bollywood actor and Royal Challenger Bangalore team Brand Ambassador Katrina Kaif gestures during a
promotional event, Meet the Royal Challengers Fan, in Bangalore on Sunday. PTI photo: Shailendra Bhojak |
Escape route
Hollywood warming up to Indian escapism, post-Slumdog: Big B
One of Bollywood’s biggest stars, Amitabh Bachchan, says the success of Slumdog Millionaire shows that Hollywood is warming to what he calls the “escapist” nature of Indian cinema’s dreamy romances and elaborate song-and-dance numbers.
Baa, Bahu aur Aby Baby
Bollywood star couple Abhishek Bachchan and wife Aishwarya Rai made a brief halt in the lake city of Bhopal recently, where they paid a visit to the actor’s grandmother Indira Bhaduri and other relatives.
Ski is the limit
Aamir Khan enjoys skiing lessons with his kids in Canada
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who is globetrotting with his two children, got a chance to take skiing lessons in Canada, something that he thoroughly enjoyed and is recommending to everyone.
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Sun screen |
This girl takes cover under a jacket for some skinprotection.
Lifestyle photo: Vinay Malik |
Fans ask John Abraham to bare his hot bod
Strip, please
He may have made both men and women swoon with his dare to bare act in the gay-comedy Dostana and gone full monty for upcoming film New York but actor John Abraham was left blushing when the crowds at an event here asked him to strip off his
T-shirt.
More Kaya clinics in offing
FMCG player Marico plans to open up to 45 outlets of its beauty and wellness centre Kaya Clinic in the next three years, besides setting up a manufacturing facility for hair care products by the end of this fiscal.
Stay in vogue
Fashion brand Provogue has announced a tie-up with one of India’s leading fashion designers, Narendra Kumar, making him their creative head. The spring-summer collection of the brand was also showcased on the occasion.
Pretty in pink
Get set to add some drama to your style qoutient with Avon’s Simply Pretty Double Value 2-in-1 Fun Collection.
This exciting new offering from Avon comprises of eye shadow and eyeliner duo and lipstick and lip gloss duo.
Rosy picture
One of the best-known plant products that have been used for cosmetic purposes since the ancient times is the Rose. Herbalists have used it for a variety of ailments, including psychosomatic problems. Apart from the water, the extract and the oil, even the fragrance of rose is beneficial. The fragrance of Rose is said to have a soothing effect on the nerves and induces relaxation.
Screen savers
The thought of going to the nearby market to buy curd and ice cream sends Ayush
Dhir, a student, in a thinking mode. It’s better to have lunch without the must-have curd than face the fury of the blistering sun. But he can give it a shot. His sun-protected car can offer some degree of protection from the fury of the sun. One look at the interiors of his car, and you would want to spend the rest of the summers there—-A super cool air conditioning, cotton seat covers, sun shades… It’s heavenly cool inside. You too could do the same.
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Touch me lot |
Bollywood actor Gul Panag holds Samsung Star
3G full touch screen mobile phone during its launch in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad recently.
Reuters photo: Krishnendu Halder |
Are you game?
From Disney's Phonic Quest to Captain Scarlet, kids just can't get enough of online gaming this summer
Spicy gossip from the world of IPL, hilarious, weird, baseless verbal duets from the politicians, censored cat and dog fight from MTV Roadies and Spiltsvilla. Adding to the 'monotonous sheet' are nearly empty movie halls. Now, does this leave us with any entertainment option? Forget about 'us', what about young children.
Geek SPEAK
Heat and miss
The summer has kicked in and so has the heat. In these conditions many notebook users neglect one of the most important aspects of using this day-to-day used gadget, which is protecting it from overheating. Maintaining the temperature of the laptop computers is another way of enhancing its performance. All users should know and understand the safe operating temperature for a notebook.
Haute pick
Real-time
conversation
Cell phones and laptops may soon be using a new videoconferencing technology that creates the appearance of three-dimensionality and a strong sense of co-presence without the use of expensive motion-tracking devices or multi-camera arrays, if University of Virginia researchers have their way.
Spam free
A staggering 200 billion spam mails are sent every day, clogging your mailbox and possibly slowing down your genuine mail. Time to consider taxing them and raising money for roads and bridges.
