Heal and hearty
Inventions, research, new technologies, newer machines… the field of medicine has come a long way from the time when doctors operated without anaesthesia. Nevertheless, one thing that probably hasn't changed much is the faith in the community of doctors. It could have dwindled in some cases, but has more or less remained the same or even grown. On Doctor's Day, celebrated to express gratitude to the medical fraternity and to acknowledge their commitment and dedication, these professionals share their experiences, incidents that changed their life and their bond with their patients.

Dr Harsimran Singh, Dr Neelam Malik and Dr Swami Dass Mehta

Marching on
The gays in the tricity talk of the recent parades, hope for change and their social life
They claim they were never against nature but nature was against them. Nothing's ever deliberate; it's how they are psychologically and physiologically. The same was once confirmed by famous make-up artiste Cory Walia, who divulged his personal experience on Pooja Bedi's show, Yeh Bedi Bindaas Hai, "When I was eight, my dad asked my ambition in life, to which I replied that I want to become Helen when I grew up. Mine was a woman's soul and I was always aware of the fact."

Bend, borrow or steal
Now, small-screen shows borrow big-screen titles
While Bollywood filmmakers are lifting subjects from Hollywood and movie titles from old Hindi songs, the Indian television industry is taking inspiration from movies for suitable titles for its shows. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer box office hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which created a major buzz at the box office last year, has managed to inspire not one but two shows on the small screen—STAR One's Love Ne Mila Di Jodi and Zee TV's Zing Ne Bana Di Jodi. Though the former is a fun tale of young lovers, the latter is a reality TV series that pits eight uptown girls and an equal number of small town boys and tests their equation.

Reality strikes again
The vivacious video jockey-turned-television host Mini Mathur is back with another show for Sony's new reality programme - Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao. The Indian version of the British adventure show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! will show celebrities left in a jungle with the bare essentials needed to survive under adverse conditions. The chosen destination for the first season is Malaysia. Mini, who has earlier fronted reality show Indian Idol for the channel, will host it with VJ Yudhishtir, popularly known as Yudi. While the promos of the show have evoked curiosity amongst the viewers as to what the show is all about as well as its participants, they would have to wait till the show begins July 6. — IANS

Collector’s addition
Fan fare
A mini Punjab. That’s what Opinder Sekhon’s treasure trove of phulkari, parandis and pakhis looks like
Did anybody ever think 'limited edition' gives the ultimate bragging rights? Can you determine the 'market price' of family heirlooms with tradition and a tale each to them? For how much should heritage go under the hammer? Timeless, classic, unparalleled! Precisely what makes the collection of Opinder Sekhon just perfect for this week's collectors addition.

Pet Pick
Come, adopt
People for Animals, Chandigarh, has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally and forever too.

l Three beautiful and adorable female and two good looking male pups, one month old, black and brown colour, mixed Hindustani breed, healthy and playful are available for adoption.
l Two female kittens, one month old, grey and black color, very active for adoption.

Launch PAD
Fair ‘n’ glowing
Nivea has introduced Nivea Visage Sparkling Glow, a unique line of products in the mass premium fairness segment. Nivea Visage's superior and exclusive White Crystallite Technology (WCT) is a unique formula comprising fine Quartz crystals + White pure actives (derived from natural ingredients), strengthened by Licorice (traditional lightening agent) Together they reduce the production of melanin and its distribution while Double UV protection protects the fairness and keeps it intact.

Spice up
Monsoon skin care
After the arid conditions of summer, high humidity during the Monsoon poses a problem, especially for those with oily or combination skins. Oily skins look even more greasy and dull, due to sweat and oil sections being deposited on the skin. Sweat on the skin and scalp also attract dirt and pollutants from the atmosphere more easily.

Theory of relate-ivity
Boyfriends are okay. But nothing compares to a gal pal that one can relate to
Life of a woman is not easy. While there are zillion reasons and facts to prove the point, mostly it’s because when you are born a woman, multi-tasking comes as an inborn gift. So, on a day when you need a smile like the sunrise or have secrets to share, and hugs that help heal the heart, who do you call? Hmmm…not a difficult one to guess. Your soul sister, the office gossiper with an awesome sense of humour or a humble classmate, kitty party butterfly with a killer style sense, friendly next-door lady or that sweet, compassionate social group acquaintance who serves the dual purpose of a friend and agony aunt.

Relatively speaking
A knotty affair
An extra-marital affair should not be reason enough to break a marriage
l Picture of infidelity
l Marriage is sacred
l Signs of cracking