Barely there
The latest controversy surrounding M.F.Husain, a nude portrait of the artist, has the tricity's art fraternity debating the issue
Are we obsessed with M. F. Husain? First, we read that the second edition of the India Art Summit, which opens in the Capital on Wednesday, has refused to display Husain paintings this year too. The reason, security concern, of course, as the organisers had cited, "We knowledge the iconic status of Husain but are unable to put all the people and art works at risk'.
Husain’s controversial painting Bharat Mata E

(Left)YourTurn showing a nude Husain (Right) M. F. Husain draws a horse

Frame work
On World Photography Day, city shutterbugs keep up the tradition of generating awareness about their art 
One click! And nothing remains unsaid. One flash and a thousand words unleashed, myriad emotions captured, the pain, mood, depth…everything. This one's a voyage of lens through the lens. On World Photography Day, falling Wednesday, Joint Photo Artist Group got together to celebrate, spread, the shutterbugs' journey, Through the Lens at Punjab Kala Bhawan-16.

Bagful of opportunity
Accessory designer Suchita Dalal talks trends, tags and morez
Let the financial analysts around the world cry themselves hoarse about the tumbling economies, the luxury brands are in no mood to succumb to the pressure. Reasons Suchita Dalal, "If we slash the prices to make them affordable, the product would not stand true to the term 'luxury brand', meant only for the niche class." We do accept her justification, for she is an accessory designer in India with the international brand, Chloe, that largely manufactures accessories like bags and wallets.  But how can the economic crisis be ignored and prices not compromised with or even importantly, how can sales be assured? 

A worthy Chase
Recently, the Chase team was seen shooting the climax of the film at the outdoor set in Film City. It was a fight sequence. Along with the main lead Anuj Saxena, Udita Goswami, Rajesh Khattar and director Jagmohan Mundhra was also present there. The fight sequence was between Rajesh Khattar, Anuj Saxena and Udita Goswami.
Chase team (from L) Rajesh Khattar, Udita Goswami, Jagmohan Mundhra, Tarina Patel and Anuj Saxena

Beyond judgement
For a long time now Malaika Arora Khan, has been spotted on the judges' seat, but for the first time on television, she will be seen playing a game. The svelte Mrs Khan will make an appearance with husband Arbaaz on lifestyle reality show, Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo. Malaika was quite choosy while drawing up a shopping list and demonstrated to all, who the real boss at home is. She even wooed audiences by getting Arbaaz and Soha to shake a leg on Chaiyya Chaiyya.
Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora with Soha Ali Khan on the sets of Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo in Noida on Tuesday. PTI photo

Reliance on rupee
Bollywood emerged as a major player in Hollywood on August 17 as an Oscar winner Steven Spielberg finalised his funding deal of $ 825 million, with major chunk coming from India's Reliance. Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, chairman of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, wrote the biggest check of $ 325 million in equity for new DreamWorks Studios operated by principal partners Spielberg and Stacey Snider after about 14 months of financial alliance. Various banks, including the Bank of America, provided final leg of financing. The Studios will make up to 21 movies over next four years.

Right track
Shreyas Talpade, while promoting upcoming film Aage se Right, rocks with L'il Champs
Must say wherever Sardars exist, dhamaal is bound to happen. So was the case when Daler paaji made a dhamakedar entry on the sets of Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs. Daler is a regular guest on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and was damn excited to see the young aspirants sing so well. Though paaji was to too shy to talk about his birthday but the team gave him a surprise celebration. All the young tots sang his all time popular hits. 

Tossing aside failures
Aarti Chhabria won the title of Miss India in 1999 and commenced her Bollywood career with film Tumse Acha Kaun Hain. The film did not do well, but the songs of film became very popular. Soon after, she was seen in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Lajja, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon, Ssukh, Awara Pagaal Dewana, Raja Bhaiya, Teesri Aankh, Shoot Out at Lokhandwala, Patner and Heyy Babyy. Apart from Bollywood, Aarti acted in several films in the South. She has around 120 commercials under her belt. She holds the experience of music videos too. This year, her film Toss-A flip of destiny is ready to hit the floor.

What's pushing our youngsters to take their own lives?
Fatal attraction
Though suicide is an impulsive action, youngsters are smart enough to plan it well. They know that attempting suicide will help them get attention, whether they really mean it or not
They are bold, boisterous and live life in the fast lane. They don't believe in conventions, follow traditions their way and represent the change. But hidden under the glamorous and gutsy facade of an average youngster, are some dark realities. Pressure, stress, insecurity, frustration, low self-esteem! For this generation, life comes with conditions applied, which is not the problem. But dealing with those conditions is. Every now and then we read headlines like, 'Teenager commits suicide after breaking up with girlfriend or '19-year-old shoots himself by a country-made pistol after being scolded for not being serious about studies. 

Line maro…
If there is one Constitutional right that has all the right to win the most practiced and most popular award, it has to be the Right to Freedom of Speech. We often use this Right at the wrong place and the wrong time, hoping to get the right results. But alas, only a few lucky ones are able to pull that off. Even the biggest proponents of creative thought and free speech would agree to the fact that watching your mouth can be a tough job. One that demands talent and efficiency along with the loads of patience. 

Like father, like none

Baby Bumps!

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The whole deal
I am 43 years old woman with two teenage kids. I run an advertising agency and work for long hours. I am a single parent and although my kids have been very good over the years, suddenly I am seeing a marked change in their attitude. They are both becoming loud, aggressive and overly demanding. Specially my son, who seems to be critical of everything I do. Since my children have been my only emotional support over the years, I find this attitude very shattering. Please tell me why is this happening and how can I rectify the situation.

Number game
Even as the debate on pet byelaws rages, we zero in on city folks with more than two canines 
If you are planning to get another pet to give company to your two Labradors, Caramel and Snowy, then wait for the verdict on the Chandigarh Administration's decision to revise dog bylaws, thereby putting restrictions on keeping more than two dogs as pets. This has already stirred a debate amongst pet lovers. For them, this is a breach to their Fundamental Rights. We share notes with pet owners who have more than two, and are game for more.

BLACK MAGIC: Vikram Jain with his Labradors

DIME A DOZEN: Usha R. Sharma (centre) has a pet population of 12

Uniting for Urdu
Scholars’ salute to writer & women’s rights activist
Urdu hai jiska naam, hameen jaante hain Dagh, Saare jahan mein dhoom, hamari zuban ki hai," wrote Dagh Dehlavi in admiration of Urdu when it was at its zenith. Now, with changes in socio-cultural environment and lifestyle influenced by modern concepts of living, employment avenues and competition in the job market, Urdu is no longer a preferred language for the masses. 

(L-R) Ritu Choudhury, Sayedain Hameed with K. L. Zakir

Pet Pick
Home coming
People for Animals, Chandigarh, has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally and forever.
E  Two beautiful, adorable female pups, one month old, black and brown colour, Hindustani breed, want a loving home urgently.
E  One female kitten, one month old, white, very active, is available for adoption.

Pet THEORY
False alarm 
It all started one fine morning in the Karve household when his daughter noticed Sherry, their pet Labrador bitch, showing signs of pregnancy. "Look at her belly, it is bloated like it was when she conceived last time," she said. "And her teats also. They are full of milk," Joined in Mrs Kave with her own observation. Putting the blame upon the neighborhood 'rogue' Dobermann male, when Sherry disappeared last for an eventful half an hour, the whole family started waiting eagerly for the pups, counting the approximate 63 days from the date of Sherry's misdemeanor.