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More and more young student artists are putting up their work for sale
Those who cannot afford an MF Husain or Jatin Das need not despair, for there is now a group that caters to the needs of those who cannot spend a fortune to satiate their love for art. A bunch of young, budding student artists are here to help! A win-win situation for both buyers and sellers. Now, it doesn't come as a surprise when Kuldeep Singh, a second-year BFA student of Government College of Art, tells us that he has sold one of his paintings for Rs 28,000. "I manage to sell three works every month, which helps me earn my pocket money and contribute towards household expenses." Coming from a humble background, the only earning hand being his mother, his role is worth applause.

                                                                                                 Kuldeep Singh

Celebrating life
It was a celebration of hope, selflessness and learning to live for others! Ashia, which means life and hope, an event organised by Tamanna, a city-based NGO, celebrated the effort and spirit of those who reached out to others. The event also marked the second anniversary of Tamanna and had a handful of entertaining performances lined up for the evening. Colourful classical and Bhangra performances started the evening, with a touching group singing performance by the students of the Institute and School for the Blind-26.

Do no good?
Acts of kindness might alienate one from a group of friends, says a recent study
The ‘do-gooders’ are not esteemed as friends as one would expect, but alienated from the group. On the contrary, all the selfless acts, rather than winning friends, do not go down well with others! A recent research at Washington State University states that ‘do-gooder was frequently thrown out of the wider group’. “It doesn't matter that the overall welfare of the group is better served by someone's unselfish behaviour. What is objectively good, we see as subjectively bad,” says psychologist Craig Parks. Seen as rule breakers, ‘do-gooders’ are disliked because ‘they raise the bar’ for everyone else.

Relatively Speaking
Relationship maze
Living in society, we are bound to become members of a community and thus get entwined in a plethora of relationships. As we tread life’s path, situations are spread out in front and life never stops testing us. I matured as an individual with various relationships and withstood through tests of time. And this is what relationships have taught me – when the going gets tough, the tough get going. There are no perfect situations, no perfect people and no perfect relationships. It is up to us to shape them in our own way. My association with people continues to enrich my life experiences.

No green grass this!
Life as an immigrant in a wealthy country can be very hard
For migrants to the UK from India and elsewhere, the grass might not be greener on the other side, a new study from the University of Leicester has found.

NET PAL
Tweens find happiness online
Tweens are a lot more adept at using Internet and find it a source of happiness, new research has shown. The Tween Tracker survey showed that almost half of the 1200 children interviewed have Facebook profiles. Social media expert Laurel Papworth describes Facebook as the online equivalent of a "keep out, I mean it!" sign on the bedroom door.

Renee Writes
Trust yourself
I am 16 and in a relationship for the past one-and-a- half years. In between, I met someone else. We were good friends to start with but then we both started liking each other. Now I have distanced myself from this new guy but he is very serious about me. I broke my boyfriend’s trust and now he doesn’t behave with me as he used to earlier. I can’t live without him. Please help.

Painting a tale
On the occasion of Janmashthami, Ashima Sehajpal finds out if Lord Krishna is still the source of inspiration for miniature artists
Kangra paintings on Rasleela can only be made in natural colours. Handmade paper has to be the canvas and brushes can't be bought. Just these three facts and OP Taak, one of the last representatives of the Kangra School of Art, almost explains why artists are not keen to work on this art form. There are a few more challenges. "It require artists to make figures of Radha and Krishna in a certain form. Even the eyes, nose, lips and other body parts have to be in tandem with the set forms." So, even if the Rasleela continues to be the favourite subject of artists, it's not the Kangra School they follow.

Fast & fabulous
McDonald's has inaugurated its branch at Paras Down Town Square, Zirakpur. The restaurant is spread across 2322 square feet with a seating capacity for 101 people. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options, which range from cozy two-seaters to warm and comfortable sofa seating.

Gizm-oh
Sony India, one of the most recognised consumer electronics brand in the country, has opened its Sony Exclusive in Sector-17 with an overall objective of enhancing reach to the people of Chandigarh. The unique feature of this Sony Exclusive is that it has the entire Display designed as per Global Standards. The company already has 2 Sony Centers and 1 Sony Exclusive in the City.

Koffee break
Family tree
Kajol is no doubt the actor of the millennium. Though a definite show stealer, she is doing only selected films now as she is expecting her second child. After playing the lead in Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhie Khushi Kahbie Gham and My Name is Khan, she is back with his team once again with We Are Family, the Hindi version of Hollywood film Stepmom. She is playing the mother of three kids. Lifestyle talks to Kajol on the release of her new film.
                                                           Kajol

Destiny’s child
Actor Sandra Bullock has spoken out on her adoption of a baby boy and how she is convinced that she was destined to do so. Bullock, 46, had begun the adoption process four years ago when she was still married to Jesse James, and both welcomed baby Louis into their family in January this year. After she split from the TV mechanic in March, following the exposure of his infidelities, she went public with her baby news a month later.

                                                                   Sandra Bullock

Horse(s) power
Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage is set to star in a new Bollywood gangster movie, according to reports. According to sources, the actor will headline Broken Horses, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and a remake of Chopra's 1989 movie Parinda. "Vidhu is currently in Los Angeles, working on for Broken Horses. Cage has been confirmed for one of the leading roles just a few days ago," a source said.

No step-motherly treatment
Film: We Are Family
Producer: Karan Johar
Director: Siddharth Malhotra
Cast: Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal