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Chasing Claudia
The lovely lass, who is making Bollywood hunkies go in a tizzy, skirted the city on Sunday
Rumour had it, Claudia is in the city. This set pace for the morning action! But without a surname, we couldn't streamline the search. Claudia, the gorgeous supermodel, or is it some 'wanna be' style diva, Claudia. But who was to know that that the 'woman' in mention could turn out to be someone, who has given enough grind for the rumour mills at Cannes 2009. Someone whose pictures of her posing with 'almost' every second Bollywood celebrity was splashed across magazines and newspapers. Is she suppose to be our hunk Salman’s new blue-eyed girl? Wait. And, is she the one who was rumoured to have enjoyed the company of Abhishek Bachchan at Cannes, who later denied the whole episode? Yes yes! Indeed she is. Claudia Ciesla.

Drama in doldrums?
Shakespeare's nights, Broadway limelight, Victorian drama, mythological saga, overpowering costumes…theatre! It's live and it's larger than life! But before stressing on the power and prose of this performing art, there's a need for 360-degree recheck. Does theatre culture exist in the city? What is theatre culture in the first place? Let's talk Tagore Theatre, post renovation, post price rise, what now? What of entertainment tax? Is there an audience? There are no easy answers.

Stone cold
The advantages are aplenty. How else you would have felt so special, relaxed and completely distressed in this soaring temperature? It's a pampering experience, one that leaves your body rejuvenated and fresh. Apparently, the only viable luxury in summers, the season-specific spas render the much-sought relief. Recommended strongly by the spa specialists in the city and termed as "the perfect detoxifiers" these provide the more than skin-deep cooling effect.

Salad days
Sonalika Sahay hasn't just made a mark for herself in the India's fashion weeks; also is equally popular on the international podium. Married for the past four years, she believes in striking the right balance between her personal and professional life. And, what keeps her going is her fit body, the secrets to which she lets us know.

Curb high-carb
Exactly how cornflakes, white bread, French fries and other high-carb foods increase the risk of heart problems has now been shown by Tel Aviv University researchers. Dr. Michael Shechter of the university's Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center, who led the study in collaboration with researchers from the Endocrinology Institute, looked inside the arteries of students eating a variety of foods, and visualised exactly what happens inside the body when the wrong foods for a healthy heart are eaten.

Two to tango

These two old men draw solace from each other while braving the summer wave on a city road. Photo: Pradeep Tewari

With or without
Researchers have dispelled long-held myth that burning of fat occurs not just during exercise but also long after the workout is over. The team from University of Colorado has clarified the misunderstanding that low intensity exercise promotes a greater fat burn. "It's not that exercise doesn't burn fat," Live Science quoted Edward Melanson, associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado as saying.

Go for garlic
The health benefits of raw garlic are numerous, as are its uses and it can play a big role in your overall health. It can help protect you from illness and acts as an antiseptic for a wide range of infections. Garlic is one of the nature's most potent immune system boosters. It's also a powerful antibiotic, digestive aid and libido enhancer. Throughout the history of civilization, the medicinal properties of garlic have been prized, and it's been used to treat an array of ailments, including atherosclerosis, stroke, cancer, immune disorders, cerebral aging, arthritis, and cataract formation.

Wired for sound
Rediscover this music den called Indo Musica, the oldest shop in the city
The coolest way to beat the heat, is to strike a chord and strum the guitar all summer long. Tickles your gypsy spirit, doesn't it? So, sit back in sweet languor and benefit from the knowledge about music that we mean to update you with. But did we forget to mention that to strum a guitar you might just need to purchase one! So, how do you fancy the idea of splurging all your pocket money on fender stratocasters? Well, we can save you from burning a hole in your pocket.

Rediscover this music den called Indo Musica,the oldest shop in the city

Model questions
If hit and trial fetches you multiple titles, it better be the new rule for scientific readings! Eesh Chaudhary, a city boy, got into modeling for the 'sake of it', and Mr Best Personality, Mr Talented, latest Mr CIPA Chandigarh, came calling. He clears the air, "But now, I think I'll get a little serious about it. Till now I was dabbling in the field, more on an experimental basis. Just to see if it works for me."

Reality bytes
Anyone ever thought that learning music one day would be 'the profession' for the Gen Y? Thanks to reality shows, which is the instant passport to name, fame and money. A trend, which can be confirmed from those unending queues for any reality show auditions. Well, reality shows on small screen is a big reality of life. Today, there are five music shows in Hindi language among which Indian Idol, Star Voice of India, Little Champs are famous among youth and kids. Sa Re Ga Ma, one of the first music contests, which started over 10 years ago, has been attracting adults and children alike.

Talent haunt
Gwen Stefani might have enjoyed a wildly successful career with the rock band No Doubt and as a solo artiste, but as a school kid she was convinced that she was talent less. The 39-year-old star admits that she was a bad student, and that she is still haunted by her fear of exams.

Her heart goes on…
Celine Dion has said that one of the reasons behind Michael Jackson's sudden death must be the immense pressure he was in before his comeback tour. She made an appearance in TV show Late Night With Larry King to share her views on the tragic event. "I think Michael Jackson lived under pressure all the time, since he was five years old — wanting to please his family and his fans and putting the bar so high that he needed to be suppressing his own-self," a website quoted her as saying. "If you don't have something like your family, your husband or your wife, your children — I mean he probably didn't have the balance," she added.

Kiss and tell
Emma Watson has hinted that she will stop acting for a period of three years after her stint in the final Harry Porter film is over. "I want to forget about hair and makeup, sometimes on a publicity tour I can't remember what time it is, what country I'm in." a publication quoted her in an interview. "Now it's coming to an end I'm trying to hold on to it. So, I have a book, and everyone I've met has a page. I want to remember them and not just be left with the media version of what happened to me," she added. The actress has reportedly taken admission in English and Art course at an undisclosed university.

Mean Miller
English actress Sienna Miller has revealed that she enjoyed her role as The Baroness in GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra because it gave her a chance to indulge her villainous side. Miller, 27, found the script to be to her liking, and enjoyed playing what she has called as "a proper villain".