Unaccustomed ART
Sudarshan Shetty’s works may come with a prophetic aura, but this leading conceptual artist draws inspiration from the real world
Critics describe him as an artist ‘who strives to escape from the social framework and at the same time tries to collect scattered fragments of daily life.’ True. For, the images Sudarshan Shetty conjures up for art lovers are not always pleasing to the eye, but certainly brainteasers. But he shocks us by contradicting, “I think my work is completely meaningless.”

Street smart
With Commonwealth Games around the corner, its time to gear up and contribute to the biggest event India has ever hosted. The idea stands to etch his own mark and Bagga Dhaliwal plans to be a part of all the action, that too full on Punjabi tashan. The motor sport cum stunt biker is the chosen one, to receive the Queen's baton once it enters Delhi on October 1, and then carry it to the Games village.

Graphic details
Aarya Babbar, the actor and writer, is in Chandigarh for the launch of his first graphic novel Pushpak Viman
They wouldn’t accept anything ordinary. These are the people who don’t follow rules and regulations created by us, who don’t sit like a mute spectator on the other side of the fence, watching the happenings of the world. These are the people who dare to dare; they follow dreams and make their own rules. They react to anything ordinary, and come out with something that could surprise the ordinary. Aarya Babbar, the second name might grab attention, but the actor, writer cuts his own share in the sky, and beautifies it with stuff that he likes to do.

Bundle of joy
Roshni Parekh, a cute-looking girl found her life transformed after shows like Panaah, Peehar, Kalindi and Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. Now playing Chutki, in Sahara One Television show, Ek Chutki Aasman, Roshni is all excited about her character. In conversation, she talks about the show and her experience of working with other actors.

Roshni Parekh

Word-ly wise
Actor Akshay Kumar, who is the Special Olympics Brand Ambassador, wants to ban the word "retard" and for this he is garnering support from the film industry."Many of you know that I am campaigning to ban the word 'Retard'. I cannot tell you how supportive our industry is," the actor wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

Killer instinct
Sonakshi Sinha, who was seen as a demure rustically dressed Indian girl in her debut film Dabangg, came all out in a totally western and outgoing avatar at Narendra Kumar Ahmed's show at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW)."Nari is one of my favourite designers and walking the ramp for him was an absolute pleasure. I have always admired his style and clothes and after Dabangg this is for the first time, I am in a western look and Killer jeans has done a wonderful job," Sonakshi said.


Sonakshi Sinha

Trip toes
Bollywood actress Sridevi, who walked the ramp for ace designer Neeta Lulla as the show stopper at the Lakme Fashion Week, came across as very nervous and saved herself twice from falling flat on the ramp.

Just friends
Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra who has been romantically linked with all her co-stars, especially Akshay Kumar and Shahid Kapur off-screen, says she heaved a sigh of relief when the media did not do so with current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of Anjana Anjani'.

Back again
Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan says that his upcoming movie Guzarish, which releases on November 19, is special to him because it changed the way he sees the world.The actor unveiled the first look of the film, which stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opposite him.

Dance to his tune
After rocking the campaign trail for Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, Donald Trump, DJ Aaron James is in Chandigarh to rock the party scene
Spining some weird mix of crazy music and even crazier attitude. We have set standards when it comes DJs, especailly in India. But it takes a lot more some freak genes to make for a good DJ. "It's about personality, character, a following." Introducing DJ Aaron James, a celebated name in the international music, and someone who lives just to find out what else he can do with his talent.

Rock solid
For the five-member band Split, being original and staying inspired is what matters the most
There is a place for every genre and every band in the vast expanse of music. If the strings of sarangi stir souls, the beat of drums out rightly shakes up the existence.

Fun with fashion: Central Club-9, Chandigarh celebrated their bi-weekly get together with a fun fashion show. Photo: Vinay Malik

Watch out
Each Swiss watch demands perfect care, which is not available anywhere and everywhere. Swiss watch enthusiasts now have a chance to enhance the life of their most cherished accessory . 

Breathe in
Berger Paints India Ltd, an Indian paint major with global footprints across continents, took one more decisive step in preserving environment as a responsible corporate citizen with launch of its flagship green brand-Breathe Easy.

Side Lanes
The great flood
The Great Flood of Noah and Manu's time is recorded in all the scriptures. The world had fewer people and many more species of animals. Presumably some survived and we exist today.

Dance like an Indian
I see myself as none, but an Odissi dancer in this life and many new lives to come. I pray to the almighty to grant and fulfill this as my last and only wish,” says Odissi classical dance exponent Geeta Mahlik, which in a way reflects her profound passion for the dance realm. Her deep love for Odissi dance and its propagation can also be gauged from the fact that she has been giving lecture demonstrations in far-flung rural and tribal areas. She appreciates ventures of Spic Macay and says, “More corporate companies must come forward to augment the Spic Macay movement.” 


Geeta Mahlik

Sound of music
The folk music is the true mirror of a society as it represents the collective aspirations, ambitions and living culture.

PENAltimate!
The pena, a musical genre from India's northeast associated with shamanistic folk rites from the pre-Christian era, is making its way into mainstream performances after roping in women and youth.

Two to tango: Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor during the muhurat of producer Firoz Nadiadwala's film Power in Mumbai.	Lady in red: Dressed in a chic dress Kangana Ranawat at the muhurat of Power. — PTI Photos