Unfriend-ly gesture
With Facebook jargon like 'un-friend' becoming part of official lingo, we take city Facebookers' take
What's the first thing most people do when they break up and the last thing you expect from a deranged friend? What is the latest tool of social embarrassment and the easiest way to take revenge from a 'frenemy'? Unfriend. Yeah, we guess you got it after the social embarrassment clue. Just a little change in your FB friend's list and the job's done. The definition of the verb is just as you'd expect, "To remove someone as a 'friend' on a social networking site such as Facebook. The word that seemed important in the life of an average Facebooker has been acknowledged by the Oxford Dictionary's "Word of the year". Strange, it may sound to all the lesser mortals, but the word sure seemed to have impressed someone.

Punctual Paa
Bollywood’s leading beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan believes that when it comes to time management, there is no better example than her father-in-law, megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The 36-year-old actress who is currently shooting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzarish with Hrithik Roshan, said that the Big B inspires her to be punctual.“His commitment and dedication is an example for everyone to follow,” Ash told reporters at the launch of a new product of the international watch brand she endorses.

Aamir does it again
Aamir Khan is known to walk the path less travelled. And has done so again by choosing to release the music of his upcoming film 3 Idiots online and getting the parents of composer Shantanu Moitra and lyricist Swanand Kirkire to grace the event.

Madhuri to play Indira
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit is all set to essay the role of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in a two-part biopic by filmmaker Krishna Shah. The Golden Globe nominated Shah has been writing the script of the film Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story for last 23 years and he now plans to bring it onscreen by the end of 2011, Variety magazine reported.The renowned director-producer, who has earned critical acclaim both on Broadway and in Hollywood, has roped in Dixit to play the lead in his ambitious project.Shah hopes to begin shooting in April in India and also plans to shoot some parts in the US, UK and Russia.

Saif defends mom
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says it is “ridiculous” to think that his mother and censor board chief Sharmila Tagore gave an ‘adult’ rating to Kaminey because it starred Shahid Kapoor.“It is ridiculous to state that anyone had any personal bias against Kaminey,” Saif told even as his own movie Kurbaan is about to release Friday with an A certificate.“I know for sure that my mother is a great authority when it comes to the censors. My own Kurbaan has got an ‘A’ certificate and I know where she is coming from.”

Vegetarian Vivek
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who recently turned vegetarian has been hailed as “the real hero for all animals” by the animal welfare organisation PETA. After learning that Oberoi has gone the veggie way members of the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India sent a gift to the actor thanking him for his kind choice. “By going vegetarian, Vivek Oberoi has proved that he is a real hero for all animals”, PETA’s Campaign Coordinator Nikunj Sharma said in a statement. 

Snack charmer
Winter may be a little delayed, but city markets are already flooded with innovative winter snacks
Cold days, hot meals and a lot of snacking, that's winter for many of us. Apart from those tasty beverages, hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners, this is the time of the year when many of us go looking for things to munch in the afternoons, evenings and even after dinner. Though you'll find a variety of readymade snacks and namkeens available in the market there are certain things that are peculiar to the winter and the most-loved winter snack remain the peanuts, rewari and gachak.

Bon Appetit
Pumpkin Power
It’s a good source of fibre, its loaded with vitamin A, B and potassium, it has no cholesterol, its 90 per cent water and it’s even Cinderella’s escape vehicle! There’s everything good and nothing scary about a pumpkin, unless it is carved into a fanged, snarling Jack O’ Lantern for Halloween! Just how can you go wrong with consuming the big, rotund pumpkin that is ever so versatile for cooking ? The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene. 

Winter fusion fest
Black Magic Celebrate the spirit of Desi Tadka with Flaming shots this Winter Season. It’s a place that lets you relax, savor a meal, enjoy a conversation and sink into a magical experience that Black Magic offers.

Wine facts
A new study by Cambridge University suggests that that the French may owe their passion for wine to Ancient Greeks, who introduced the drink in the country. The research, by Prof Paul Cartledge, says that the original makers of Côtes-du-Rhône may have been the successors of the Greek explorers who settled in south of France nearly 2500 years ago (600 BC). His study seems to contradict the theory that Romans introduced viticulture in France.

Buckles & belts
This collection is all about leather
Mostly associated with bikers, military aviators, rock stars, punks, goths and metalheads, leather got a new lease of life when actors like Tom Cruise made it a style statement in Top Gun, Arnold Scwarzenegger teamed it up with his blue jeans in Terminator and Keanu Reeves wore it in The Matrix and back in apna Bollywood Aamir made a leather statement in the movie Ghulam (Aati Kya Khandala) and lately we saw Ranbeer Kapoor wearing one at the promotion of his flick Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani. Though we've often seen models and actors showcasing some stylish pieces on ramp, but making this garment more trendy and wearable is Aditi Wasan, who showcased her collection of leather jackets, bags and boots at Samsaara, Taj.

Boot up
This season sees shoe style going really tall, from ankle length to thigh high
Fashionistas say it is advisable for bold and daring women to keep a pair of black leather thigh-high boots in their collection. And considering the cold days and chilling nights ahead, this is one fashion accessory that is a must in your wardrobe. With loads of options starting from booties to ankle boots to knee-high boots and buckled and belted boots, no matter what your heel preference is there's plenty of variety available to choose from.

Folk lore
The International culture troupe will perform at the Festival of India in Jakarta
“Every traditional folk dance with its inherent twang, grace, vitality and dynamism, exudes its own aura and exercises a profound influence on the sentiments and dispositions of people in the world,” opines Daljit Singh, ace folk music and folk dancer of Punjab. Having performed as a folk dancer in European countries Daljit Singh now leads his ensemble, The International Cultural group, with artiste from Sangrur and different areas in Punjab for participation in the ongoing Festival of India in Indonesia. Courtesy, the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) the group is scheduled to leave on November 23 for a week long performances in Indonesian cities, as per Gyan Chand Regional officer ICCR. 

Hero-worship
This one is for the less-on-glamour heroes. The one’s not forgotten, just not much talked about. The Inquilaab- Historic Punjab International film festival brings back the saga of Shaheed Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Saraba and the WWI and WWII soldiers, the stories they made and left behind in legacy. Screening 13 documentaries on the life history of these freedom fighters, the film festival opened at the English auditorium at PU traces the history from 1947 onwards. 

Hello TUNEZ
All is well
THREE IDIOTS (T SERIES): Director Rajkumar Hirani of the Munnabhai fame has come up with this Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi starrer. So you can expect a laugh riot with a serious bedrock. The music by Shanatnu Moitra is indicative of what is in store. It may be madness personified but you cannot miss the streak of melancholy in it.