CHANDIGARH INDEX


It’s getting better
In the city, actor Saif Ali Khan shares how he has grown mature enough to handle pressure
If an extra candle that finds its place on your birthday cake worries you, here is something interesting that we came to know about growing age. It does some really nice things. We just saw someone validate it, effortlessly. Calmness in conversation, maturity in handling matters of professional and personal life, and, of course, a wee bit of old charm - simply desirable attributes. What say Saif?

Mann on mission
Babbu Mann Donning his Ekam look, Babbu Mann made a sudden appearance at Punjabi University's Kala Bhawan on Tuesday, where Bhagwant Mann's comedy play Just Laugh Baaki Maaf was being staged as part of the monthly programme Managalkamna.The audience was left spellbound and the entire hall resounded with claps and shrieks. Contrary to his image, Babbu seemed very friendly. "This visit is in support of my friend Bhagwant Mann and also to get a feel of student life once again," he shares.

Twittering away
Diet and fitness conscious Shilpa Shetty hogged so much at Japanese restaurant Wasabi that she ended up loosening her trademark belt that she wears to keep her waistline in check.

Shahid Kapoor Beard basics
Apart from promoting his upcoming movie Badmaash Company, which is releasing Friday, actor Shahid Kapoor says he is obsessed with his beard nowadays."Doing my beard is my latest obsession. And I am doing it happily," Shahid told reporters during the promotion of his film.The actor is growing his beard for his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial venture Mausam."Dad is being very kind to me for Mausam. For now, he has just said - 'Grow your beard and promote Badmaash Company. 

                                                                 Shahid Kapoor

Friendly bonding
They play best friends in the upcoming comedy Just Go With It and Hollywood beauties Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston bonded on the sets with a hula dance-off.The pair are currently filming the romantic comedy on the island of Maui and they decided to challenge each other to an exotic dance competition involving hula hoops, which after a close battle, was eventually won by Kidman.

Sweet May
They've played lovers on the silver screen and it looks like Hollywood superstars Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves have embarked on a real-life relationship.The pair was pictured leaving a restaurant in Beverly Hills on Monday night where they shared an intimate series of kisses and hugs.The couple quickly broke away from the intimate embrace after noticing the photographers waiting nearby.

Musical Minogue
After a successful music career and small screen appearances, Kylie Minogue has set her sights on the theatre and is penning her own musical.The 41-year-old Australian singer has team up with William Baker, her close friend and associate, to create a musical, which will be an interpretation of her songs.

Rendezvous with Rodriguez
Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has fuelled rumours that she is dating Kate Hudson's ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez as she was spotted leaving the baseball player's apartment after a night out.The New York Yankees star - nicknamed A-Rod - split from Hudson in December last year . But the 34-year-old sportsman was rumoured to have moved on from the actor with Diaz after he was spotted with her during the Super Bowl festivities in February this year.

Fashion-ABLE
Fashion is a subjective term, so what exactly qualifies as a faux pas? Ashima Sehajpal finds out 
It's easier to explain the term 'fashion faux pas' post Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s appearances at the Cannes. Lady Gaga has provided some help with her weird dresses and hairstyles all this while.

Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga

Yo bike!
Adding to its portfolio, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. On Wednesday unveiled its new motorcycle, YBR 110 (pronounced as YBR One ten) in the Indian market. YBR 110 comes with a decent yet stylish design and is targeted at the middle-income class people who want to have a stylish and comfortable commuter bike.

Water colours

The musical fountain at the Rose Garden-16 is a sight to behold
The musical fountain at the Rose Garden-16 is a sight to behold.Photo:S. Chandan

Charge of the young brigade
A four-member hip-hop crew is slowly but surely moving up the popularity charts
Diet on Shaggy, 50 cents, Kanye West, Eminem and closer home Bohemia? Well, then this might be good news. Presenting the youngest R&B group of the tricity, M-Brigade, from Mohali (read M in the name), whose music is certainly doing the rounds.

Helping hand
Considering career options, sorting out relationship problems or coping with work stress, more and more people are going in for counselling now
One usually faces problems in personal or professional lives, but seeing a psychiatrist was not an option in our society till very recently. It was considered ‘a sign of weakness’ or for the ones ‘with serious emotional problems’.

Cash over kind
Moving away from traditional wedding gifts, newlyweds prefer money today
The next time you attend a friend’s marriage, don’t choose your gift from a wedding list, instead give the couple some cash-at least that’s what a survey suggests. The survey found that almost half of prospective spouses would prefer taking cash as the wedding gift.

Star walk

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (L) attends a ceremony to unveil her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Seinfeld co-star Jason Alexander in Hollywood, California.
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (L) attends a ceremony to unveil her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Seinfeld co-star Jason Alexander in Hollywood, California. — Reuters

Bond WAGON
Sibling revelry
Relationship: Brother-sister
Time together: 24 years
Same-to-same: We both are more like friends than siblings. Love to eat ‘ghar ka khana’ most of the times, but on all outings pizza and cold coffee is our favorite

Looking for love?
Here’s the list of qualities that singles are looking for
A survey on nearly 150,000 romantic hopefuls has found that when looking for love, friendship is their number one priority. The survey, by online dating website eHarmony.com.au, revealed that friendship and chemistry came in as the top two most popular relationship ideals among all age groups. 

Renee Writes
Just relax
I am a young girl who frequently suffers from mood swings. There are times when I lash out at my parents and expect them to understand me without giving any reason. I feel they should have unconditional love for me, accept me with all my faults and not be constantly critical of my behaviour. There are times when I feel that they do not care enough for me and my other siblings get more attention. I feel as a girl I have sacrificed a lot for them in terms of not going out with my friends at odd hours, not telling lies about having a boyfriend and seeing him without their permission but then I feel resentful about it. I want to be a more calm and relaxed person. Please help.