Will do!
Sushmita Sen is tired of being quizzed about her wedding plans but the Bollywood beauty says that she will definitely tie the knot one day.Grapevine is abuzz that the former Miss Universe has recently broken up with former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, but she refused to address the rumours.Sushmita, 34, kept mum on the whole issue saying, "It's all rubbish and I don't want to talk about it." However the single mother, who raises two adopted daughters, said that she would definitely tie the knot in the future."I will definitely get married but it is not that it has to happen at a certain age. I am tired of answering how my man will look.

Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen poses during the press conference after she was announced the brand ambassador of construction company Assotech, in New Delhi on Wednesday. — PTI photo

On the right lane
Actor Tannishtha Chatterjee, who garnered international plaudits with films like Brick Lane and Shadows of Time, says she is ready to sink her teeth into Bollywood and wants more woman directors to call the shots in B-town.

Huff & puff
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan will have to shell out Rs 100 as fine for smoking at a public place during the shooting of his upcoming film Golmaal 3 in Goa in May this year. 

Sixth sense
In the city for the promotion of Chhevan Dariya, director Ish Amitoj Kaur and actor Lakhwinder Wadali share their thoughts
Another day, another Punjabi movie…but this time it has something new in store. The change comes in the form of Ish Amitoj Kaur, the lady behind the script, production and direction of Punjabi movie Chhevan Dariya.

(Left)Lakhwinder Wadali;(Right)Ish Amitoj Kaur

LASTing impression
Even as Panjab University goes to polls today, Manpriya Khurana does a quick check on the last minute efforts of various party representatives
Everything loud hitherto is hush-hush now…it's an exercise in personal theory of communication. Amplified speeches give way to requesting whispers, bunch of 20 campaigning make way for one-to-one and public convincing steps aside for personal introductions. As the Panjab University goes to polls today, those in the fray confide of their last minute 'revision' plans.

Side Lanes
Food for thought
The greatest casualty of foreign travel is food. Leaving India augurs an enforced sabbatical from the best food possible. The aromas, spices, variety fade away with the first meal offered on any airline. 

art-i-fact
Miningful strokes
Think Indian art and you can't miss the miniature tradition known for its finesses, delicacy and beauty. As eminent art historian BN Goswamy, an authority on miniature paintings, says, "It is an art that stands out for delicacy of both execution and sentiments."Of course, today few possess the ability to capture its timeless essence. Yet the tradition continues, both in its imitative form and in contemporary hues and styles.

Pictorial dialogue
Stunning pictures mostly in black and white showcasing a dialogue between two stalwart photographers Graciela Iturbide from Mexico and Ragu Rai from India is on exhibit in Delhi.

Rising STAR
Spreading notes
With their varied cultural contexts, all Indian performing arts have found acceptance and are popular among art lovers around the world," claims young singer and art promoter Ashu Kumar, who has the distinction of leading NZCC folk artists' contingent to the Global Village in Dubai twice in 2005.

Ashu Kumar

Eye-opener
The Samvaad Theatre group staged a socially relevant play Netar Daan Jan Kalyan at Sector 17 Plaza on Thursday. The presence of a medical team from the Government Medical College and Hospital-32 and students of the Institute for the Blind who also presented a song lent credence the play.

A scene from Netar Daan Jan Kalyan

Fall of Goliath
Italian masterpiece damaged by sprinklers
A 16th century painting by Italian artist Titian was damaged after water sprinklers were used to put out a fire that broke out near a church in Venice.