Philosophy of art
In the city, Bangalore-based Bharatnatyam danseuse Padmaja Suresh talks about the art of dancing
Blending tradition with modernity, Bangalore based danseuse Padmaja Suresh, an established exponent and teacher of Bharatanatyam, has taken the Bharatanatyam dance to spectacular heights, especially by holding dance workshops in foreign countries. Holding masters degree in Philosophy after her B.Com (Hons) she is now pursuing her doctorate, “Interlinking of Art and Philosophy”.

Golden opportunity
With gold prices spiralling, the artificial jewellery segment is reaping rich benefits
With the rate of gold touching the sky, the metal has almost lost its sheen for a common man. Realising this, the manufacturers are looking for a substitute, which are in the reach of a commoner and fashionable too. As a result, markets are flooded with artificial jewellery in all colours and designs.

Cyber sharing People using mobile and Internet have larger social circle. True or false? I miss writing letters," a 45-year-old-family friend sulks about technology taking over feelings. "Who cares about the world shrinking, who cares about those web camera chats, frequent mails, 24X7 message sharing and social networking sites, when there is no place for feelings," he lashes out at any development in the name of technology.

Tweet calls
Majority of Indians use Twitter for news
Twitter may have gained immense popularity as a microblogging website but in India majority use it as a source for news. A survey by technology site www.pluGGd.in says about 16 per cent of Indian users regularly 'tweet' to get news updates.

Hail gaming
Gaming India poised to touch USD 400 mn, players aim big
With third-generation (3G) mobile services expected to be launched soon, India's gaming industry is poised for a four-fold growth over the next two-years, a leading industry player said. The gaming market, currently pegged at USD 100 million, is likely to vault to USD 400 million in the next two years, the official said.

Car Sewa
Using in-car technology that gives out warnings over reckless driving may help reduce number of teenage deaths on the roads, experts believe. Safety engineer Oren Musicant at Ben-Gurion University in Israel examined in-vehicle data recorders with teenage drivers over six months.

GEEK SPEAK
Wild roar
Royal Enfield's new retro thumper, the Bullet Classic promises a cool and comfortable ride.
Our own world famous Indian Harley Davidson, I know it as the dear old Bullet which is now known as Royal Enfield, I have seen our proud machines cruzing with Harleys, BSA's and Triumphs from London to Coventry, this might be a shock for few but it is true, Royal Enfield motorcycles hold a special place in the hearts of many bikers, who ride them or have ridden them (including myself).

GizmOH!
Bond with the rest
Do you think Internet and mobile phones have improved social bonding amongst people rather than isolating them?
It's damaging
No, I don't think mobile phones or social networking sites have done anything great when it comes to building relationships. They have instead done more damage. Today, if you are not happy with a relationship, all you need to do is send a short text, and there it goes. This deprives one from an explanation, which such a situation demands. This is indeed a sad state.

Spade work
Plant plan
Looking at the pictures you must be wondering, is it not a bit early to think about grapes and phalsa? No not much, you will need to perform such winter operations that are necessary for fruiting of the deciduous fruit plants like peach, plum, grapes, pear, mulberry, phalsa etc in a matter of few days from now.

Wedding planner
Another year, another fabulous show…Excelsior, in its high spirits again, is up with an opulent and ostentatious wedding festival for Punjabis. Yes, the mega-event, The Luxury Edition Wedding Asia-09 is about to reach the city on November 13 at Taj-Chandigarh.

Run along…
Elemention Gym trainers were kept busy with warm ups for the participants of the Runningandliving.com 15km, then 10km and 5km runs, which started at CGA Elemention at the CGA Golf Range in Chandigarh.

Sound of music
After a wonderful treat in the form of its 32nd Sangeet Sammelan, for the lovers of music, the Indian National Theatre is organising a five-day music appreciation programme starting November 9.

Live in action
Aamir, Kareena to video chat with fans for 3 Idiots
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan excels at innovative promotion for his films and this time the star has taken the internet route to pitch his forthcoming film 3 Idiots - where the film's star cast will video chat with fans on the web.

Bang on
Farhan Akhtar rocks Mumbai with his concert
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar delighted the Mumbai audience with his live rock concert for an automobile brand he endorses. The concert also featured rock bands, Indian Ocean and Parikrama. Farhan sang songs from Rock On that had been a huge hit after its release and had made him into a youth icon.

Hello TUNEZ
Melody mix
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (Tips): Things are changing. Raj Kumar Santoshi has returned to comedy genre after a long time and has also decided to give bubblegum music fare to us. For getting the flavour right, he has assigned the task to Pritam, who despite the charges of plagiarism flying thick and fast against him is having a nice run. He has made a bhelpuri with a bit of everything like Bollywood rap, pop and hip-hop. He is helped in this mission by DJ Suketu and the hyper Hard Kaur.