The after party
Results are out and it’s time for treats for the ones who scored well
Now that the ghosts of exams has been exorcised and evil called boards has been put to rest, its time our young brave hearts celebrate their victory. After exhaustive textbook reviews and those long night study sessions, its time to savour the results. Their hardwork paying off well, the report card reading a perfect score, its time for some of our tricity toppers to chill out. But that doesn’t exactly mean they are partying hard, as their wild side will have to wait a little longer. Thanks to the professional entrance exams, the grill-ride is not over yet.

Sport this style
India’s celebrated designer, Tarun Tahiliani has designed a spectacular range of limited edition T-shirts for the popular ‘Ms Bollywood’ contest being held at the DLF Indian Premier League, South Africa. Tarun has yet again emphasised on his love and spirit for the sport by creating this extraordinary collection in his beautiful signature style. The finalists for this much awaited contest, will soon be seen dressed in their respective team logo-based T-Shirts in vibrant colors and Indian prints, studded with Swarovski crystals.

Tarun Tahiliani’s designs for IPL show

Kambakht kaam

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor performs at The Karnawati Club in Ahmedabad late on Thursday. Kapoor performed as part of a promotional tour for her film Kal Kissne Dekha. AFP photo: Sam PANTHAKY

Waxing eloquent
I don’t have as much money as Shah Rukh: Amitabh
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan might be a big fan of Indian Premier League but the actor says that he does not have enough money to buy a team. “I don’t have , a life-like wax figure of Amitabh Bachchan has been unveiled at the newly launched ‘Bollywood Zone’ in Madame Tussauds at Times Square in New York, enabling visitors to have a feel of a Bollywood film set with the legendary star of Indian movies.

Sunshine moment
Deepti Naval’s directorial debut premieres at Cannes
Actor-turned-filmmaker Deepti Naval has brought some rain and plenty of sunshine to the 62nd Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut “Do Paise Ki Dhoop Char Aane Ki Baarish”. The film about gays and prostitutes was screened in the market section here to a positive response. “Do Paise Ki Dhoop...” is the story of a struggling gay lyricist, an ageing prostitute and her physically challenged 12-year-old son. Enquiries from festival organisers and prospective distributors have begun to trickle in.

My daddy strongest
She virtually lives out of a suitcase, thanks to her various commitments. But Aishwarya Rai has taken a break after returning from Cannes to spend time with her ailing father. “It was something I had to do. I did it more for myself than for them,” Aishwarya said before taking off to nearby Karjat to shoot for “Action Replay”. Aishwarya, who proved to be a head turner on the Cannes red carpet, reached here Monday and decided to break her journey to spend a day with her parents.

Spatial effects in slowdown
How about spa-tial effects this summer? A detox diet —crystal cleansing or a Balinese massage—to tone up your precious skin? Ah, but isn't this season more about toning down, of luxury, that is?  Well, if you thought opulent self-indulgence is on a downswing, hear this. Says Srikant Peri, general manager, The Oberoi Cecil, "With outbound travel at a low this season, thanks to the slowdown and swine flu, it has been a boon for domestic tourism. We ourselves are getting about 24 per cent traffic from the NCR and 11per cent from the Punjab region this summer."

Get moving with Tattva spa
Mobile spa services provider Tattva Spa is looking at expanding its operations across the country and plans to open five-six mobile spas in the metros and Tier-I cities during the next two years. "We have just launched our first mobile day spa for women in the Delhi NCR region and would offer a range of facials, massages and body treatments. 

Cool comfor
Treat yourself to a home spa on a weekend
Never mind the recession, when it comes to self-indulgence. And when we say indulgence, most of us would love to kick back and relax at an upscale retreat. But what we are here talking about is pampering the self with exotic creams, body wraps, and facials-to be precise we are here talking about a spa. A relaxing therapy, that makes use of masks, lotions, ambience and massage for a soothing mind, body and soul experience.

Bigger & better
Think shopping, and you are bound to wish for a decent parking place and availability of almost all necessary goods at one place. Well, then the newly opened Vishal Mega Mart at NAC Manimajra, near Fun Republic is good news; for it promises a shopping experience under one roof. Spread over 9,645 sq feet of carpet area, this is the 1st hyper market in Manimajra. As per Amit Jain, regional head, “This place will satisfy the customers in all respects. We have almost everything right-from grocery, apparels, children’s toys, gifts, electrical appliances and fashion accessories. All these are available at reasonable prices.”

Tarot TALK
Aries: The card “Hermit” invites you to take an astute look at your relationships. Children may be difficult to handle on Monday. Be prepared for all out combat with people. Even though this is pretty much the opposite of your normal style. Your success will come through deliberate effort and unexpected opportunities. Tip of the week: Learn from past experience. Lucky colour: Purple.