CHANDIGARH INDEX


Pan(t)ache
This season sees the return of trousers with narrow legs, peg-top waists and the dhoti pants
It's winter finally and it's trousers that you are looking for. So, go retro thrift or buy a new pair. And, whatever option you choose, will be a fashion statement in itself as the market is ever evolving, finding new designs and silhouettes and initiating a trend. Though the secret to select a perfect pair of trouser lies in its comfort , we suggest tune into the best of patterns whilst keeping an eye on the price tag and quality. And, since this is the year of wearing anything you fancy, the noticeable trend is the return of trousers with narrow legs and peg-top waists and dhoti pants, but these all sit happily beside the wide-leg trousers which are still in demand.

AB's the best
A ghost, an eccentric theatre actor or a flamboyant genie, Amitabh Bachchan has done quite a few over-the-top roles and not delivered big hits in four years. But for filmmakers, the megastar is still a phenomenon they can't wait to sign on. "I would love to cast him for all my films. I just hope that I keep getting ideas where I can fit him," said R. Balakrishnan, director of his forthcoming film Paa. Relasing December 4, Paa features Amitabh as a progeria patient.

Dekh bhai dekh
Khel khel mein: Bollywood actor Gul Panang (C) and choreographer Shaimak Davar hands wrestler Sushil Kumar an Outstanding Performance award at the Sahara Indian Sports Awards in Mumbai on November 9.
Love Aaj Kal: Actor Deepika Padukone awards the Indian cricket team at the Sahara Indian Sports Awards in Mumbai even as ‘ex-boyfriend’ Yuvraaj is seen looking the other way. AFP PHOTOS

Negatively positive
Ranbir Kapoor may have gained heartthrob status with his "lover boy" roles but the actor is excited about his upcoming film Rajneeti , where in his own words, he plays "a mature man" for the first time. "I have usually acted in coming-of-age dramas or done lover boy roles in my films so far but 'Rajneeti' is my first mature role. It is a dark political thriller and also my first character with grey shades," Ranbir said in an interview. The film, which is inspired by Mahabharata, is a satire on the Indian political system and has a formidable ensemble cast in Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Arjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif, Vivek Oberoi and Manoj Bajpai.

Award allure
The best actor award at New York fest inspires Suniel Shetty
Bollywood producer-actor Suniel Shetty is elated at winning the best actor award at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York for his performance in Red Alert - The War Within - a movie that deals with the Maoists - and says he is inspired to do better work. "Winning an award at such a big film festival is a big high for me as an actor. Now I really want to do good films and work harder and better. The film is on Naxalites (Maoists)...," Suniel said.

Sweet November
No scientific research or data is required to prove that November is the most romantic month of the year
The warm winters, a walk on the sidelanes, holding hands and the sparks flowing through the cool breeze. The month of November brings in the winter chill and with it comes the possible thrill of romance. No scientific research or data is required to put any substance of proof on this theory of sweet November.

Dillogical !
Rumour of a rumour
Hey, psst psst... you know Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor are an item now. Oh, she's got a husband too, at least that's what an MLA from Indore claims. Poor Sallu, the guy's got a real hard luck. Deepika Padukone is no less on bad luck either. After playing musical chairs with her alleged suitors (Nihar Pandya, Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh), she finally had got used to the possibilities of becoming Mrs. Kapoor, but thanks to a Kat crossing her path, she is now busy trying to sort out this ajab-gajab mess.

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Stop, pause and think:
I am a 28-year-old guy and just landed myself a job in Dubai. I am an engineer and have been waiting for an opportunity like this for five years. Now, that I have this job on the platter my inclination to go is terribly decreased. 

Pretty painful
A new study by Canadian scientists has shown that focusing on a pretty image can ease pain. According to the study, negative and positive emotions have a direct impact on pain. "Emotions - or mood - can alter how we react to pain since they're interlinked," says lead author Mathieu Roy, who completed the study as a Université de Montréal PhD student and is now a post-doctoral fellow at Columbia University.

Animal instinct
If you do not know what gift to pick up for your dear ones, go for a teddy bear. You cannot go wrong
Gifts are part of every special occasion and helps one convey one's emotions. But deciding on a gift is a difficult job. More so, because the market is introducing new things everyday. Still, the one thing that is still seen as a perfect gift for every occasion - a teddy bear. Teddy bears, after all these years are still loved by children and often make for a favourite gift for one's girlfriend. No matter what season is it or the occasion, you simply can't go wrong with a teddy bear.

Call of the green
As part of the programme to make Chandigarh one of the greenest cities of the World, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, General (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM released a book Chandigarh Gardens and Greens, at the Zakir Rose Garden on Wednesday. Authored by Satish Narula, the book gives a glimpse of greening plans and greening activism, besides a detailed account of the city's parks and gardens and the future vision to develop Chandigarh as a Green City, through public-private partnerships.

Pet Pick
Grab the Lab
People for Animals, Chandigarh has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally