Partition prose
In the city, Neena Kahlon’s book on Partition is about love and learning
Flash back from the USA to India to Amritsar to Partition. It’s a journey in rewind mode all the way. And all the stories are true, but the characters not. The inspiration is love and the narrative straight from the heart. Precisely how Neena Kahlon’s first book Remembering the Juice Mango can be put. The author gets candid about her work, her growing up years and more over limejuice at her nephew’s house, just before the book launch.

Fireworks & feathered friends
Apart from some regular bird-shooing by certain people, the avians face a tough time in Divali season, with cracker bursting all around. Here’s how to care for the city’s bird population
When was the last time you saw a flock of sparrows chirping on your window?  When did you last hear a koel cuckooing in the neighborhood? And when was the last time, you saw parrots on a banyan tree? Leave aside seeing a bird, how many of you remember how birds look like? The day isn’t far when only a mobile ring tone would remind you of the twitter of birds. Is this a revelation and has it worried you? Well, then there are things you could do if you want to see more avians around. But before this, here is what you shouldn’t do.

Women on top
Women outshine male members on Bigg Boss
Its women-power all the way in the third season of Bigg Boss, with stars like Shamita Shetty and Sherlyn Chopra outshining the lesser-known male housemates. The reality show is going to be high on glamour with women outnumbering their male counterparts.

Sister concern
Bollywood actress and former Bigg Boss host Shilpa Shetty is thoroughly enjoying watching megastar Amitabh Bachchan host the third season of the popular reality show. "I have to mention I enjoyed watching Amit-ji on TV again. I had missed him, and as usual he's doing a great job. His panache is unmatched," Shilpa posted on her blog www.shilpashettylive.com/blog/.

Hum to mimic karega...
I will imitate Big B in Bigg Boss, says Raju Srivastav
Stand-up comedian Raju Srivastav who is a housemate on Bigg Boss 3, is planning to entertain his viewers by imitating none other than the show's host, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. "Bigg Boss gives me the best opportunity to mimic Big B. Whatever he will do outside the Bigg Boss house, I will repeat it inside," Srivastav, whose most popular act is a spoof of Big B's superhit film Sholay, said.

It’s show time
Last minute touches, the backstage polishing, organising blues, that co-ordination chaos, in the corner a couple of students are busy wrapping things, others just making sure, nothing goes wrong. From super seniors to the very beginners, anybody who’s somebody was there. Just a few hours and it’s going to be curtains up on the Annual Art Exhibition 09’. The difference? They’re breathless with work, we with wonder.

Art on wheel
Art is on the move, literally! Aayush Goel’s photographic exhibition couldn’t get more mobile and with a bus to take it around the city for another five days, couldn’t get more widespread. His 52 photographs are neatly hung around the walls of a tourist bus. Take a ride, take a look, all at the same time. He says, “The basic idea behind the concept was to take art to the people’s door step, since they don’t come to see it.” So, the bus is going on a city tour of Sukhna Lake, schools, colleges, Golf Club, Kalagram etc. He adds, “Not very many people have an affinity for arts, I myself come from doctor family but now they’re supporting me in my passion.”

Bond with the rest
It’s time to clean up the house, go shopping with family and of course, share the latest gossip with friends
The festivities has brought in some respite, not for the ones involved in the celebrations but for ones who choose to enjoy these extended weekends. It’s time to detoxify ourselves from workaholism, look for spending some quality time that is usually defined to a few hours on a Sunday. String of holidays, festive mood and our own excited sentiments towards the most happening month of the year makes it a perfect holiday to relax and refresh your bonhomie, catch up with friends and set an agenda, to have some fun.

Relatively speaking
Friends vs family
This festive season, if you had to make a choice whom would you like to spend your Diwali with, friends or family?
Family, of course
Of course, family is my choice when it comes to holidays. Family makes festivals fun and since I live away from home, Diwali is one time in the year to return and soak in the festive feeling. The rituals and all the buzz makes it more fun. So, you have quality time with your family and don’t miss out on the luxurious food and gifts too.

Brain talk
Telepathy is no longer a myth, for researchers from the University of Southampton have shown that people can communication with each other through the power of thought alone. Brain-Computer Interfacing (BCI) can be used for capturing brain signals and translating them into commands that allow humans to control devices like computers, robots, rehabilitation technology, and virtual reality environments just by thinking about various actions.

Pet Pick
Family circle
People for Animals, Chandigarh have the following animals for adoption. All they need is a caring and loving family. A male white Labrador, six months old, very friendly and good looking, wants a caring and loving home urgently. Three beautiful and adorable male and female, mixed gaddi breed pups, one month old, blackish brown in colour are ready for adoption.