Return of Maya
After 13 years Deepa Sahi is back, shooting for her directorial debut Tere Mere Phere in the higher hills of Himachal Pradesh. Jasmine Singh catches up
Time is known to do some interesting things to people — it heals broken hearts, mends relations, bridges barriers, brings in experience, sometimes makes the heart grow fonder. If all goes well, time also brings in prosperity and fame. Amidst various connotations of ‘time’, it has given a new pair of wings to this once sultry, petite and beautiful woman, pepping from outside a window. Maya of Maya Memsaab fame thanks time, which has given her a new pair of wings and a sky to fly, experiment, dive and even drown!

Deepa Sahi — Photo by the writer

Legacy bound
Zorawat Wadali, who was in the city for a performance to celebrate the World Music Day, is not scared of comparisons and expectations
Keeping a legacy alive and kicking is a tough job. Especially when the family tree has names like Thakur Dass Wadali, Puran Chand Wadali and Pyare Lal Wadali. But Zorawat Wadali feels that his illustrious musical background is anything but a burden too heavy to carry. “Instead it has given me an identity. Now when I perform on stage, I am confident and aware of the fact that I have a reputation to maintain.” The young Wadali, who was in city for a performance to celebrate the World Music Day on Monday, is not scared of the comparisons and expectations.



Photo: S. Chandan

BITS AND BYTES
Just the way they do it
I-Phone 4 is here and as usual it was all over the media; it's slimmer, has a 100 improvements over the last model, the battery lasts longer and in short, you MUST have it. "What will I do with my I-phone that I can't do with my phone?" asked my wife.

Geek SPEAK
Second to none
Refurbished computers are a good option if one wants to cut down on the cost
Today, computers can be found in almost every household, but for those who can't afford to buy one there is an option of getting hold of a used or refurbished computer. Buying a used computer from a quality sales company means that the gadget has been refurbished and tested to make sure it is in excellent working condition.

Stay connected
Hotmail announces that customers can get Hotmail alerts on SMS in three simple steps - no GPRS connection required and what's more it's absolutely free! With this fun and simple service, users can forget about going to the cyber café or logging on to the computer every time you want to check your mails. This service makes checking mails as easy as checking your SMSs. So what are you waiting for, to get ahead and get going with the cool new Hotmail on your SMS, log on to www.mobile.live.com .

Game for it?
With growing stress levels in corporate jobs, online gaming has emerged as a good tool for relaxation
There is nothing that one can do about the grilling, tiring and exhausting 24x7 drill of a workplace. There is nothing we can do about the boss sending stinkers as and when he sees his mobile, there is nothing that one can do about staying back in the office to rustle up a weekly report. Tiring? Well then here is a quick remedy.

Bird pool

Birds enjoy a bath on a hot day at the fountain on the Sector 10/17 roundabout. Lifestyle photo: S Chandan

Matte touch
Enjoy the best of personal computing with the all new Vaio E Series which comes in a variety of choices in screen sizes, configuration, and vibrant glossy and matte colors to match everyone's lifestyle. Gorgeously styled to stand out from the crowd, the E Series makes an unmistakable style statement. The Glossy Basic colors, Black and White, with square gradation finishes are complemented by the Glossy Vivid colors, Blue, Pink, and Green with dot gradation that demand attention when you're out and about.

Robotic hand
If you see an army of hi-tech robots all over the NHS hospital, don't be surprised. For the first time in the UK, the state-of-the-art-technology is being used to carry out various activities. The robots will be used for transporting clinical waste and dirty linen, delivering food and dispensing drugs.

Mix it up
Pizzas with cold coffee, sandwiches with shakes…there are a host of different food combinations 
one can try
‘Sir, your order please?" One fried rice, manchurian and two cups of tea. Weird? Chinese with tea! Well, may be. Sandwich with cold coffee, wraps and curries with shakes, doughnuts with cappuccino etc. Now that sounds pretty interesting. Doesn't it?

SHOE-time
From size 200 to 1mm, when it comes to Punjabi juttis one has a variety to choose from at Patiala
Whenever we talk of Punjabi juttis, the name of Patiala comes first to the mind. Known throughout the world for these, juttis are available here in all shades, designs, patterns and shapes. The business, of course, runs into crores of rupees each year.

Spade work
Pot full
Innovation is the key to successful gardening and beautiful landscaping. Plants will grow in the same medium but it is the container that gives value and makes the difference. There is a reason why some gardens are better than others. In such gardens almost every feature is a masterpiece. And is there any difference from other gardens, penny wise? No, not much, but the same concept can be projected as a feature.

Sleeping beauty
Make a style statement with fashionable nightwear
Some apparel are absolute must haves. No we are not talking about that little black dress or a pair of jeans. We are talking of women nightwear. Now, women's sleepwear is no longer thought of as just the regular nightgown or pajamas matched with any top. Nightwear fashion has evolved into comfortable yet sensual, trendy wear. Here are the latest picks available in the market.

War of words
Director Ram Gopal Varma has infuriated Karan Johar again by expressing a desire to remake Raavan as My Name Is Raavan. The two filmmakers, who make no secret of their dislike, used twitter to hit back at each other. "I want to remake Raavan and I want to request Mani to remake Aag," Varma wrote about Mani Ratnam's Raavan.

Playing DIVA on screen
Kangana Ranaut is set for a brush with the underworld on screen once again after Gangster. She reveals that her character in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is a cross between don Haji Mastan's wife Sona and yesteryears beauty Madhubala. "In real life Haji was a big fan of Madhubala-ji and he fell in love with Sona who looked like her. So my character is a cross between the two," Kangana said in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.

Bose for animals
Actor and activist Rahul Bose has urged the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) to support a ban on the dissection of animals in the zoology classes in universities. "I am writing to express my support for replacing the dissection of animals in university zoology classes with computer-generated virtual dissection programmes, observation of animals in field studies and other humane teaching methods," Rahul Sunday wrote in a letter to NAAC director H.A. Ranganath on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

Headed for splitsville
Leona Lewis and her long-term boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa have decided to call it quits since the pop star's hectic work schedule leaves them with little time to see each other.

Barton breaks down
Hollywood actress Mischa Barton was left stranded in Los Angeles again after her vintage Cadillac broke down for the second time in as many months.

For the frayed nerves
Pop star Kylie Minogue has admitted she gets "freaked out" over her career but boyfriend Andres Velencoso helps calm her down. The Spinning Around hit-maker, who has been dating the Spanish model since October 2008, admits her recent recording sessions for new album Aphrodite were the first time he has seen her in "work mode", but the Spanish hunk wasn't fazed by her "freaking out" over the record, reported a website.