Shoot at site
City documentarians are coming up with novel ideas and themes
And Pinki smiled at last. Everyone smiled along too. Her smile had a story behind it, of her life; of how it feels to be ostracised by the society, not being able to study in school, looked down upon…everything just because of a cleft lip. And then the script of the story was rewritten. An NGO helped her get the surgery done, which normalised her life and gave her a reason to smile.
Mukesh Gautam

That hearty tadka
Any dish cooked in a good mood is sure to taste better
Hot garlic sauce, chicken fillets, tomato onion paste, sprinkle of herbs, lemon juice and a million watt smile. A million watt smile…and you think we added it for effect? It might not come as a revelation to you, but a broad and even broader smile is a key ingredient in cooking. And the effect, it shows on your face, when you lick the gravy sticking to your fingers without caring much about the ‘exotic factor’, and it shows on the tip you leave with the bill. Ever thought how a magical smile, a fun loving passionate mind and a heart can work in combo to toss up a yummy dish?

Photo: Pradeep Tewari

No more Bond-ing
Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan does not miss playing James Bond
The 56-year-old actor, who appeared as the iconic British spy in Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day, before being replaced by Daniel Craig insists he loves the projects he is currently involved with and wouldn't want to return to the action franchise, it is reported. "I enjoyed my time as Bond, but I don't miss him. I don't have any desire to do Bond again. I love who I am as an actor right now," Brosnan said.


Pierce Brosnan

Feeling homely
I am not a party person: Megan Fox
Hollywood actress Megan Fox claims she is not a party person and her domestic lifestyle keeps her sane.The Transformers star, who is engaged to actor Brian Austin Green, thinks people would be surprised to know how much she prefers home life to wild parties. "Oddly you wouldn't think it, but I'm very domestic. That keeps me sane. I sort of distance myself from the Hollywood crowd."

Megan Fox

Toying around

Actress Joan Cusack (2nd L), who plays the voice of the character Jessie (L), actor Tim Allen (3rd L), who plays the voice of the character Buzz Lightyear (4th L), and Tom Hanks (R), who plays the voice of character Woody (2nd R), pose at the world premiere of Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. — Reuters

Trouble imposed
Hollywood beauty Kristen Stewart is troubled by fans who pose as her on the Internet and send messages to her friends and family.

Winner's circle
Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson, Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta-Jones scooped up major honours at this year's Tony awards.

Two much in love
Rihanna and Matt Kemp couldn't keep their hands off each other partying at Industry Nightclub in West Hollywood. The couple looked very much in love and going strong as ever.

Mummy dairies
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock says that she is surviving on just three hours of sleep a night after taking the custody of her adopted son, Louis earlier this year.

Leaf from history
A light and sound show on the life of Sikh warrior Banda Singh Bahadur is set to delight the audience
Only those countries remain invincible who cherish the selfless sacrifices of their martyrs; we must bow to the valiant warrior, resolute social reformer, voice of the poor peasantry and above all a devout Sikh, Banda Bahadur, who emerged as a colossal on the military firmament of the otherwise mighty Sikh armed forces and was blessed by the great Guru Gobind Singh," says veteran freedom fighter Hukam Singh Bhatty while taking pride in promoting the mega spectacle of light and sound on the life of Banda Singh Bahadur.

What a shot
Fujifilm India Pvt. Ltd., announces the availability of its new and exciting 30x optical zoom camera - the FinePix HS10 in Punjab & Haryana. Serious photographers wanting the versatility and performance of an SLR system without the bulk or expense can now go in for the all new Fujifilm FinePix HS10. It has a powerful class-leading 24-720mm (30x) zoom lens that covers a uniquely versatile 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto. From sweeping landscapes, interiors and large group shots to distant sports or wildlife action, the FinePix HS10 is ready for every photographic challenge thrown at it. What's more, sophisticated photographic controls, advanced functionality and SLR-like handling in a single compact, affordable unit make FinePix HS10 an excellent buy.

Training ground
If you are seeking a career in animation then here's a bit of information. "Animation is not just about bringing figments of your imagination alive, but an art that needs apt technique to perfect." The statement of hope comes from Sathish Veno Gopal, country manager, India Subcontinent for Corel. Providing for such future animators, Corel announced its association with FireBox Group of Institutes of Information and Technology (FGIIT), a venture of FireBox Animation Studios.

Magic hands

Artist Harpal gives finishing touches to a sculpture at Punjab Kala Bhawan-16 on Tuesday. Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Sky’s the limit
After breaking the Rs 100 subscription price barrier in the DTH industry in 2008, Tata Sky Ltd., reveals yet another pricing milestone in the DTH industry. Tata Sky announced the launch of its much anticipated Tata Sky High Definition (HD) service at a matchless price of just Rs 2,599. Tata Sky HD would be made available across the country in all leading consumer electronic outlets. The service will support the most advanced 1080i picture quality, 16:9 aspect ratio and 5.1 surround sound.

Razor cut
Riding high on its 2009 success, the Gillette Mach3 India Gaming Championship (IGC) in association with Zapak is back this year and promises to create an even bigger BANG. Owing to last year's overwhelming response from 1.16 million participants, the Gillette Mach 3 India Gaming Championship 2010 aims to attract 2 million participants and will expand to 34 cities from the previous 8, making it the world's biggest online gaming championship.

‘Berry’ wearable
BURBERRY LAUNCHES SPRING SUMMER COLLECTION-2011

In your own space
Preparing for exams, filing a project report, spending quality time with books or just a summer chill out, British Library is the place to be
When electronic books outnumber the hard copies, that's another clear sign of a tech savvy library having arrived. At British Library-9, the ratio is a healthy one to two. "We have as many as 20,000 books and as many as 45000 electronic books and these soft copies books are available all the time. And we are shortly introducing the audio book collection," says Christina Singh, deputy manager.

Net gain
From pronunciation classes on French to lessons on how to eat with chopsticks or play the piano…more & more youngsters are learning it through the Internet
It isn't easy finding just the right tutor on how to play the drums. Perhaps, there aren't yet pronunciation classes available on the French brands, nor do the finishing schools come by the dozen. How to eat with chopsticks, how to pronounce Coco Chanel, how to play piano, and trigonometry word problems? Welcome, the universal teacher.com!

Blame it on bullying
About 44 percent of suicides by children between 10-14 years of age are due to bullying, revealed a new study. According to Charity Beatbullying, 26 out of the 59 cases reported in the national media in eight years were certainly connected to bullying.

Signals of violence
Boys who attempt suicide before the age of 18 are more likely to be aggressive towards their partners as adults, claims a new study, highlighting the need for intervention among the teens having suicidal tendencies.

Treasure trove
Despite the growing popularity of the Internet, the passion for slambooks 
is here to stay
First name, nickname, first love, latest crush, lines for me… remember something? Welcome to the world of slambooks, ever so popular among teenagers. Who hasn't heard of them? Who hasn't signed one? We all must have done it at least once.