As good as it gets
Here are some lucky ones who made the headlines without doing anything great in 2009…
This one isn’t very tough to answer. Just take your pick from numerous people who achieved something big this year. Conditions apply— achievement has to be unusual. To make it easier for you, we asked some people from the city, their unbiased choices. Read on to know if you agree. All the garrulous people in the world now stand a chance to win the Nobel Prize. Those blessed with the gift of gab should exhibit their talent to the best of the potential. And, the same makes Tanya Mandev, asst professor, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, think, “Barak Obama serves inspiration to all the people who talk more and work less. He is the ultimate achiever of this year to win the easiest Nobel Prize till date. It took the other winners years of hard work and several inventions to win one, but Barak did it with absolute ease.” 
                                                                                Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty

Bidding adieu
Sreedhara Bhasin takes us back in time to recall the major events that took place this year
This was one of the quickest years I have ever experienced. It sped away at a lightening speed and now, that the city seems to be gearing up for the new years festivities, I thought I would do a quick retake of the events that unfolded in Chandigarh. We began the year with a rejuvenated and almost “new”  and brilliant looking Tagore Theatre. Since then, hosts of performances of extraordinary quality have taken place there.

Dress circle
For all you fashionistas who want to sizzle at the New Year party, here is a complete guide to make you look your best
Versatile, elegant and extravagant in appeal, a dress can make or break your image. You cannot do without one for fancy parties, formal dinners or weddings. And, for that sophisticated and chic, classically glamorous look, a well-selected dress is worth having in the wardrobe..
                                                                                   Photo: Vinay Mailk

Winesome
Vinsura Wineries Pvt. Ltd, a Nashik valley winery started by Nashik valley farmers proudly adds a fresh sparkle to its brand with Brut- A sparkling wine. Made from an exclusive cuvee of hand picked Chenin Blanc grapes this sparkling wine has its own personal character. It is crisp, soft and well balanced with greater fruit on the palate to make it elegant and harmonious. A good fizz, a great feel and a long finish is what the Brut is characterised by. Brut is best when served at 5-8 degree Celsius.

Where is the party?
So, where are you heading for the New Year's eve? And as for the answer, we are spoilt for a choice. It's definitely a case of problem of plenty. Keeping the spirits and momentum high on the New Year's eve, the city's clubs, bars, lounges and discotheques have acquired enough raw material to fire up your party senses. With live band performances, unlimited food, drinks and masti, surprise gifts and the countdown to 2010 seems exciting…
Rock n Rio-43 with its Rio carnival will heat things up with the war of fire jugglers and DJ Emm from Japan and DJ Sami from Nigeria spinning the music.

Karishma does it again!

Karishma Randeva Mookhey bags second runner-up title at Gladrags Mrs India pageant held in Mumbai recently.

Smart wash
Bathrooms like any other room in a home require the special touch. Just as you take special care to do up your hall, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms by providing the appropriate accessories, the bathroom also deserves its share of accessories to make it look inviting and fashionable. It doesn't matter if you have a tiny bathroom or a grand master bathroom. Only by using designer bathroom accessories can you make your bathroom look like it's something out of this world.

New promises
Do New Year resolutions serve any purpose?
Healthy practice
Everyone thinks of new beginning with the New Year and that beginning starts with a resolution. And they definitely serve purpose. A new year is the time to change something in our lives, to achieve what we missed in the year gone by. Resolutions are a healthy way to achieve our aims. Just that people are different and so are their dreams and the ways to reach them.