Going glossy
Coffee-table books occupy pride of place on shelves. Here's a look at how these glossy books are doing in the city and what makes writers churn them out…
Cover: A child dressed as Lord Shiva with his face painted blue. Page 1: A person in white kurta- pyjama with colourful beads around his neck and sporting a Mirza Ghalib-like cap. Last page, 249: a Hindu priest on the bank of the Ganges, reciting a mantra.

Coffee table books displayed in the Browser’s lounge

God's in his heaven and…

These girls seem to be stealing some carefree, casual, cheerful 'student moments' while on the campus grounds. Photo: Manoj Mahajan

Desi with…Dolls
Punjabi MC dishes out an album with Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls and Punjabi MC? Wow! Earlier this year, the British Indian Punjabi MC's first full-length album, Indian Timing, hit the numero uno position on the charts. And now, the very international, the very desi Punjabi MC has collaborated with the Pussycat Dolls. In conversation with Punjabi MC over the phone on Pussycat Dolls and more.

Acid…attack
Bollywood stars walk the ramp in style to promote their film
Looking chic and stylish, just like the characters they play in the film, stars of the upcoming Bollywood film Acid Factory walked the ramp to promote their movie, in Mumbai. The action thriller, directed by Suparn Verma, boasts of an interesting star cast, including Dia Mirza, Fardeen Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Irfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai and Dino Morea.

Ice maidens

A newly married girl dips into an ice cream on a hot afternoon.Lifestyle Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Puja’s pretty women
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan along with his mother Jaya Bachchan, wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and sister Shweta Nanda visited a temple at Khar in Mumbai on Saturday to mark the Durga puja festival. Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan was conspicuous during the visit to the Ramakrishna temple at Khar.

Role call
Playing a superstitious character was difficult, says Mugdha
Mugdha Godse, whose All The Best, is all set for a Diwali release, said that essaying the character of a superstitious girl was a bit difficult for her initially."In the beginning, it was a bit tough for me to play a comic character. But once I got into the skin of the character, then there was no looking back," Mugdha said. Mugdha plays an ultra superstitious girl-next-door in her upcoming Rohit Shetty's All The Best.

Rituals to revelry
The festival season is on full blast and a long break lies ahead. We ask the tricity youth brigade what they'll be up to in these holidays…
To do or not to do, if yes, then how. Watch a movie, catch up on friends, excuse for family coming together, get hold of old gold buddies, go through the rigmarole of rituals, feast, fast or fun. One day, exponential ways. It's festival time, everyone's soaking in the spirit and 'how' is a little inconsequential.
                          Puneet Tandon with his gang

Let's go soft please!
On the back of changing business and landscape, an increasing number of students expect educational institutes to impart more business proficiency skills or employability skills to teaching domain knowledge.

Add on Fun
Looks like the festive spirit is in surround mode. While the string of Panjab University and affiliated colleges fests are still a while away, the session begins on a note with Chitkara unveiling Pratibimbh'09 on October 3 and 4.The multi faceted fest involves a national level group and solo dancing competition; solo singing competition as well a national level theatre competition. Besides these cultural events it also has a range of competition, contest and challenges.

Some work, some play
There are two ways about everything. Even about things as effortless and laid back as holidays. So what is the way? To utilise, learn a couple of things, experience or just eat, sleep and make merry. Let's ask the ones, who are going on a impending short break from their busy academic schedule.

Nail’s pace
With the festive fervour full on, embellishments like nail art can be flaunted, especially with stickers and other accessories being readily available
From funky to subtle to outrageous — the nail art can brighten up your look and add zing to your otherwise dull looking or plain painted nails.

Salwar stylised
In keeping with the times, the Patiala salwar has evolved and added to its popularity
Patiala is known for two famous things: Patiala peg and Patiala salwar. Punjabis living in all parts of the world are thoroughly acquainted with what a “peg” is and salwars have caught the fancy of females not just in India but worldwide.The Patiala salwar-kameez, the all-time favourite dress of the Punjabis, has become popular in the course of time. Nobody ever thought that Patiala, a small town in Punjab, would become famous for this modest dress. From the village girls to hot chics of cities, the Patiala salwaar-kameez has been adopted by every female to look traditional as well as fashionable.

Giving with goonj
The Joy of Giving week will see a collection drive in the city
Its time to be a part of the Joy Of Giving week. GOONJ, a voluntary organisation, is initiating Vastra- Samman, a nationwide material collection campaign. In Chandigarh the campaign will be run from October 1 to 3 (9 am to 8 pm).

Couple of poses GQ Men of the year awards in Mumbai on Sunday were a glittering gala that saw many a pair in party mode

Clockwise from left: Star Trek: Actor Katrina Kaif and filmaker Karan Johar pose for a perfect shot; Nawabi style: Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor at the awards night; First Couple: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan (R) and his wife Jaya Bhaduri; Oh Gracious: Actors Abhishek Bachchan (L) and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzle in their designer wear. REUTERS/Manav Manglani/ PTI /AFP photo