Sing it, Punjabi ishtyle
Lyrics of some Punjabi songs might sound scandalising, but they are so much fun. Read on…
They're wild, wacky, and weird; revolve around jatt, jameen and jeep…whoo…Patiala peg and Punjabi lyrics! Where else can the words get as innovative as mittran da naa chalda? Which other culture brags about brawls? And loves taking pangas, doting on yaaris, and is attached to dunalis!

Worth an appointment
Arpan Vohra, who showcased his wedding collection at the grand finale of Chandigarh Fashion Week, captivated the audience
When your visiting card says you are a designer who is 'available only by appointment', you don't need to market yourself! The market comes to you. And since fashion is all about exclusivity, the selling point is when you add innovation to it.
Photo: Vinay Malik

We have arrived!
Even as Mahie Gill does the city proud by winning the Screen Award for the 'Most Promising Newcomer' in Mumbai, back home, actor-cum-enterpreneur Kimi Verma gives us something else to feel good about
It boosts confidence. It also sends out a message, loud and clear - "People here I come. You can't ignore me. I am the discovery of an art-cum- commercial director; I am from theatre and I come from Chandigarh. And yes, I am a Punjabi.'

You…Tube it
YouTube is a single platform to showcase creativity, especially when one has the vision and passion but limited resources
A five-second clipping on Aman Kachroo, short ones on youngsters squatting on the roadside and puffing marijuana, well-researched documentaries on child abuse, female foeticide, hilarious videos of birthday parties; some scary ones depicting the end of the world, live recorded speeches of freedom fighters…YouTube is indeed the one single platform to showcase creativity, especially when one has the vision and passion, but limited resources. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that each one of us could be a documentary filmmaker. But don't forget to carry the basic equipment and vision for the same!

Launch PAD
Circle of friends
Fly Mobile phones in Europe has announced the launch of its ‘qwerty’ key pad dual sim phone, the Fly Circle in India. Fly Circle enables you to connect to multiple instant messaging and social networking sites as well as the use other utilities and applications. It is available for Rs 3,849. Fly Circle is powered with Nimbuzz, a new-generation mobile service designed for the online age, which makes you more mobile.

Travelling light and equipped
There are so many things about travelling that can cause stress and sometimes we wonder why we leave the house at the first place. But making our life easier there are some simple travel gadgets and accessories that can considerably reduce the stress of going on a trip. I have selected a few that can help you have a happy holiday.

Haute pick
Charge up
The Logitech S315i is a portable rechargeable speaker that makes it easy for you to take to picnics, parties, the backyard, or room to room. S315i stands 10.5 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and an inch deep, the unit will fit nicely into any carry bag or purse. The gadget loaded with a built-in rechargeable battery, you can listen to your music for up to 20 hours on the battery alone without the power cord in sight using Power-saving mode as claimed by Logitech.

Fashion, tadka marke!
The first Chandigarh Fashion Week had it all, designers, ramp-scorchers, crowds, moments of brilliance and, of course, the flip side
We’ve been told about our good looks, great sense of fashion and, of course, fat pockets (it comes with the whole deal, doesn’t it?). The only thing left was our own fashion week. Big deal, we had that too! The Chandigarh Fashion Week had everything - big designers, ramp-scorchers, front row full of city’s socialites, their kids; families of designers, models, make-up guys and good business opportunities.

Hand-in-hand

Actors Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan at the launch of a travel magazine in Mumbai. PTI photo

One for the fashionistas
Designer Honii Sandhu talks about her fashion school
Sometimes a small incident, a childlike desire, can work as a booster for a venture. City-based fashion expert Honii Sandhu shares a similar story with us. She tells us about her new endavour, Fashionista, the School of Fashion Technology.

Heal the world
In its continued effort to increase awareness on cancer prevention and as a run-up to the World Cancer Day on February 4, Fortis Hospital, Mohali held a Rally, a special educational puppet show and a Talk on ‘Early diagnosis of cancer and its prevention’ by Dr Rajeev Bedi, senior oncologist, Fortis Mohali.  The rally was flagged off from Phase 9, Mohali by   Balbir Singh Sidhu. Over 125 persons participated in the rally.

Spade work
Colour collage
When we talk about plants, we refer to them ‘the greens’. That is the broad term that has nothing to do with their actual form, colour and texture. Any plant is beautiful but its beauty is enhanced when it has, in addition to its green status, a colour or variegation. Variegation?  I know it is a general term for most of you but I am most of the time asked by amateur gardeners about the terminology. Well, it is the spot colouration in the leaves that they are called variegated.

Courting controversies
Vivek Oberoi is clearly not happy about being tagged as a “stalker” or a “gatecrasher” and says he is “genuinely sick” of all controversies. “Suddenly I’m a stalker one day and one day I’m a gatecrasher. Mela laga hua hai kya (Is it a fair of controversies)? Will anybody say anything and walk away? What nonsense is this? It’s very irresponsible and I completely disapprove of it. It’s rubbish. If there was an element of truth in this, I can understand. But this is nonsense,” Vivek said.

One more chance
I would love to work with Hrithik again, says Isha Sharwani
Isha Sharwani, known to be the only dancer in Bollywood who can match her steps with Hrithik Roshan, says she would love to work again with the actor after Luck By Chance. “I will love to get a chance to work with Hrithik again,” Sharwani, who has also appeared with the actor in a commercial said. But it is not Bollywood, which is Sharwani’s true calling. “I think I belong to stage because dance is my destiny. I love it,” said the actor, who started performing when she was just 13-year-old.