That healing touch
Nurses are backroom workers who provide succour to patients at all times even as the doctors assume centrestage. And the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale - The Lady With The Lamp - who was so much a part of our history lessons in school, on May 12, is an apt occasion to pay tributes to the numerous Indian Florence Nightingales who remain the unsung heroes.
Vedic cure
In an effort to preserve the ancient science of Ayurveda, the government of India has launched a programme to propagate the 'guru-shishya' tradition.
Bollywood actor Asin at a promotional event in Chennai recently.
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Fast track
In addition to state-of-the-art equipment, what makes a gym click is the music that is being played
Sometimes, it is out of pure choice, but eight out of 10 times you are forced, enticed or blackmailed…gymming is undeniably a different experience for everyone. And what can accentuate or mar the exercise schedule is music. While a good number can pep you up, a sad one can puncture the entire zest for a good workout.
Collector’s edition
Exhibitions are a one-shop stop to pick the best of handicrafts, handlooms and add these to your collector's item list. So, this time it's the tribal art of Chhattisgarh that will occupy the shopper and collector in you.
Law of Animation
Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects organised a Workshop on Stop Motion Animation on Tuesday. The workshop provided an insight into the world of Stop Motion Animation, a medium that has not been fully explored till now. Vijay Kumar Dahiyon conducted the workshop.
Playing Sonia
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif says she is personally 'inspired' by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and would 'jump at an opportunity' if offered to play her in a film.
"I think what she (Sonia) has achieved is incredible. It is a great inspiration," said the actor."I would jump at such an opportunity," said Katrina when asked whether she would like to portray Sonia Gandhi in reel life.Katrina also identified Gandhi as her ideal.
Katrina Kaif
More the merrier
Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan believe in the less is more theory when it comes to films but not Akshay Kumar who plans to churn out three to four movies a year because he wants to make the most of his time as an actor.Aamir and Shah Rukh were seen in only one film last year - 3 Idiots and My Name Is Khanwhile Akshay had five releases - Chandni Chowk to China, 8 x 10 Tasveer, Kambakkth Ishq, Blue and De Dana
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The Terminator
We have seen him as a malicious villain and a protective father, but in his latest avatar veteran actor Anupam Kher will be seen as a nerdy do-gooder who ends up saving the world from a terrorist attack.
Anupam Kher
Love-hate story
Bollywood actor Imran Khan unveiled the first look of his upcoming film I Hate Luv Storys on micro-blogging website Twitter.The film which sees him paired opposite actor Sonam Kapoor is produced under filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma productions.It is directed by debutante Punit Malhotra, nephew of fashion designer Manish Malhotra and also stars actor Sameer
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Imran Khan
Craving for six packs
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe wants a body just like soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's, it has emerged. The actor, who has few shirtless scenes in musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, is apparently inspired by the Portugese footballer."Daniel wants to completely re-sculpt his body and has taken Ronaldo as his inspiration," the Sun quoted a pal, as saying.
Bullock is back
A representative for Sandra Bullock has confirmed the actress has not said goodbye to acting yet and will return to the silver screen when she is ready.
Sandra Bullock
Decent proposal
Singer Bobby Brown proposed to his longtime girlfriend of nearly three years on stage in Florida over the weekend. According to People, Brown proposed to his ladylove Friday night at the annual Funk Fest in Jacksonville, Fla.
Despite the burden of academics, some youngsters find time to pursue their heart’s calling