Non-Reliable IMAGE The Punjabi movie industry is now dealing with themes other than those related to NRIs It's a split screen between Statue of Liberty and mustard fields, a cut from the pool to the tubewell, from b-boying to bhangra. Punjabi film industry is a larger than life world of expatriate Punjabi community dealing with identity crises. Invariably there's an ancestral house, homecoming is the event and farms are all around.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s songs in Virsa were a major draw

Natural progression
If cinema is art then theatre is life," says film and TV actor, Harish Verma, a veteran of 65 plays and over 700 theatre performances in the region. Due to his sincerity and dedication, he has now bagged a role in a Punjabi flick titled Punjaban. This is in addition to his performances in over 300 episodes of popular TV serial Na Aana Iss Des Meri Laado on Colors.

Fine BUNCH Eight students of the Government College of Arts-10 have showcased the best of their creations Amarbir Singh or Parvesh Kumar didn't have to go too far to seek inspiration for their art works. Even for Bharpur Singh, finalising the theme of his works wasn't tough. Amrit Singh and Lakhwinder Singh just had to observe the world around to choose theirs. Members of team Bunch — Photo: S Chandan

Star status What is it about Chandigarh that attracts everything with an exclusive and elite tag? May be it's the flamboyant culture or the highest per capita income status. Well, it's the attitude. We can't do without our brands, even in our hospitality. So, yet another 'grand opening' of a luxurious experience in the name of Chandigarh Ashok, under the umbrella of Ashok Allianz in Zirakpur (technically a four-star brand), promises Chandigarh five-star services that we are so fond of.

The entrance of Chandigarh Ashok, the coffee shop — Photo: S Chandan

ON BOARD Boarding schools help in developing discipline, punctuality and making lasting bonds. But parents need to choose the right age for their wards to be sent to one Being on your own at a young age, away from home and among strangers from different backgrounds might seem intimidating at first, but can pay rich dividends later in life. Boarding schools instill a lot of values - discipline, punctuality, self-esteem and most of all, the ability to bond well and sustain relationships.

Managing ANGER
Online stores offer help at a price
More than 400 online stores in China are providing 'anger-release' service to their customers who wish to get rid of their mental stress caused by family matters, studies and pressure at work places. According to online shopping website Taobao, such stores have become popular among young netizens who are ready to pay the shop owners for listening to their secrets and tolerating their scoldings.

Attitude shift
A study has found that the popular belief that employers like to hire young people is nowhere true, as many bosses have revealed that they prefer to hire someone older to a younger worker. The government-funded study by Monash University researchers on 600 big organisations suggests that attitudes towards older workers are changing.

Divine call

The mosque at Sector 20 stands as the symbol of faith. Lifestyle photo: S. Chandan

Bond wagon
Rocking together
Name: Jaskeerat Singh and Gurveen Kaur
Relationship: Cousins
Time together: 19 years
Same-to-same: We both like to celebrate life. In fact, we get to hang out even more as we share our college (Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture). We both have the passion to check out new places. We go together to discos and coffee shops. We have the same mantra towards life -Live Life King Size

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LAUNCH PAD
Brand new
Remson and Rallison group has launched a whole new range of home appliances that includes electric kettles, mixer grinder's, toasters and other heating appliances. The new series includes products like kettles, induction heaters, mixer grinders and toasters.