Simply Sunil
However, Nutan Gavaskar has much more to her than the famous surname
So what if Dil Bole Haddipa was all about garish sets, costumes, Punjabi-touch ambience. Rani in her sexy avtaar minus the bulges, the mandatory romantic scenes. What if, the story about a Punjabi girl, passionate about cricket, disguised as a man to join a local cricket team, did not have a bang on 'stand up and notice affect' (unlike Chak De India and Iqbal, which were looked at as morale boosters for sports and non-sports people) at the box office and on the girls from the rural and metros wanting to play cricket for the country. So what? At least, we had something on women cricket. There is hope for more, indeed.


SISTERLY ACT: Nutan Gavaskar in the city for junior national women cricket championship

Going places
City guy Sawan is one of the two participants from India on Star World's HP Space reality show
As we hear the news that he is introducing himself as the Madman from India to his hosts in Singapore, we know that's Sawan all right. Our very own Sawan, the student of College of Art, who is hated for his garishness and loved for his eccentricities by his fellow students in equal measures.

FLYING HIGH: Sawan

No part(y)ing pangs
So what if the party is over? Break up into smaller groups, pick up the thread and jive to own tune
A whole week of hard work and finally letting it all out in just few hours on a weekend. Not fair. A lot may be happening in city party circuit, but our appetite is just not satisfied. So, serve yourself a round of afterparty (we coin the terminology), to relax, rewind, and roar. If all the clubbing, lounging and dancing just gets you in the mood, then after party is where the real party starts.

Roshni Singh (extreme L) with her groupies

Modern-day marvel
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who caught up with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif on the sets of reality show Bigg Boss 3 recently, is all praises for the latter and says she is a “modern day marvel”. “Katrina is a modern day marvel. From a non-Hindi speaking young, shy and uncertain lady of Boom, she has grown and grown to become one of the most desired actresses in our fraternity,” Amitabh posted on his blog.

Designs on pak

A model displays a creation by designer Deepak Perwani during the first-ever Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on Saturday. Photo: AP/PTI

I, me and my best
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, whose next venture Tum Mile with Soha Ali Khan is set to hit the theaters this Friday, described his role in the film as one of the best in his acting career. "For me it's one of the best roles of my career. It's something that comes only once or probably couple of times in an actor's career. Acting in Tum Mile was an incentive for me," Hashmi said.

Of romance & surprises
Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle was amazed to learn that his film's co-stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto are dating. The two actors met while filming the Oscar-winning picture, but kept denying rumours of a real-life romance before finally going public with their relationship over the summer of 2009.

Gimme just one
Winning an Oscar means a lot to Zoya
She may just be a film old but that is not stopping Luck By Chance director Zoya Akhtar from aiming for the stars as she aspires to bring home none other than the most coveted trophy in world cinema, the Oscar. Zoya, who portrayed a darker side of Bollywood in her directorial debut, is now being touted as one of the directors paving the way for the new wave in Hindi cinema.

Half-a-century, half-a-decade old
Tamil superstar Kamal Hassan who recently celebrated his 50th year in the film industry, turned 55 on Saturday. he actor who had won his first National Award as a child artist for his screen debut in Kalathur Kannamma in 1959, spent a quiet day with his family away from the city, sources close to the superstar said.

Reward for revival
Usha Sharma receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution towards Haryanavi folk culture
Even today, when I look at any stage and see girls performing, I can’t help thinking of the time when I was ridiculed for doing the same— ladki hokar stage par dance kar rahi hai. I have heard people say this to my father so often. I am glad time has changed, says Usha Sharma, director Haryana Kala Parishad, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award conferred to her for uplifting the stature of Haryanavi folk culture.

A date with drama
The Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi’s upcoming theatre festival promises to raise the bar of theatre and theatre artistes of the tricity
Drama is a collective art form that attempts to represent the ethos of the people, their life and cultural milieu from time to time. Being a life size art in itself drama has been a potent instrument that can be stimulated to debate issues of politico-social relevance,” maintains the actor-composer Kamal Tewari, chairperson of the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi. Talking about the opening of the fourth five-day Annual Chandigarh theatre festival-2009 scheduled from November 11 to 15, he shares that it becomes increasingly obvious to promote the theatrical art and artists of the tricity in order to make this art form more vibrant and innovative for survival.

Let’s meet the prince
Devoted to the noble cause of proliferation of performing arts and education the Durga Das Foundation has been over the years bringing a quality theatre and music concerts to the city. Yet another landmark theatrical bonanza Day I Met the Prince is all set to enthrall the children and elders on November 16 at Tagore theatre. The contemporary play that uses credible images and easily relatable situations and is treated in a manner that any growing child would find it appealing and memorable, says Atul Khanna, director of foundation.

Spice up
Fab forties
As we approach the age of forty, certain changes may show up on the skin, hair and figure, like lines and wrinkles, thinning or greying hair, or excess weight. What is needed is to come to terms with these changes in a positive way. Take an honest look at yourself and find out the areas that need improvement. For instance, losing weight can take the years off and make one feel younger and more attractive. It also has a renewing and refreshing effect.  

Dadima ke nuskhe
While going in for age-old remedies, be cautious, warn the professionals
A few drops of ginger added to a tablespoon of honey cures soar throat. To take care of stomach and respiratory problems, drink water with tulsi leaves boiled in it. Apply gram flour on the face for a glowing skin. And so many such home remedies account for the claim to fame of grand mothers since time immemorial, of course besides the dreaded mother in law and bedtime story teller image. Some of her nuskhe are still in as much in use as they were before when doctors weren't the first preference as consultants.

Heel-ing touch
High heels may make you look tall, might improve your gait and may even enhance your personality. But when it comes to backache and foot pain, they are inarguably notorious. An increasing number of women are complaining about chronic backaches. But much like the desire for chocolates and cakes, that of wearing high heels seems sinful yet permissive. Take for instance, 21-year-old Amrita, who, in spite of constant backaches refuses to give up on heels. She continues to ignore pain and says, "At five feet, I am way too short.

Something brewing
Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to new research. A study led by Julie Carrier, a University of Montreal psychology professor has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep and this side-effect worsens as people age. "Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant to counteract sleepiness, yet it has detrimental effects on the sleep of night-shift workers who must slumber during the day, just as their biological clock sends a strong wake-up signal," says Carrier.

Body Wise
Of myths & facts
The number of theories about cardio exercises are enough to make your head spin. Here are some common myths surrounding this topic. Don't fall for what many others before you have believed; it will only lead to disappointment.

Grand advice