Right DIRECTION
Director Nabhh Kumar, who has worked with big names in B-town, is in the city for the screening of a short film Therefore I win
They say cinema is not an art that films life; cinema is something between art and life. Believing the same, director and producer Nabhh Kumar, in the city for the screening of a short film, Therefore I win, directed by Sandeep Kapoor, says, “Cinema is passion and unlike painting and literature, it both gives to life and takes from it.” Having started his career with Rajshri productions, Nabhh Kumar learnt the nuances of cinema under Sooraj R. Barajatya and assisted the ace director in movies like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Moving on, he co-directed the movie Pyaar Kiya To Darna kya and then ventured for his directorial debut with ‘Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain, starring Govinda, Urmila, Paresh Rawal and Dimple Kapadia; Chot starring Ashutosh Rana and Sharad Kapoor, a semi-art, hard-hitting motion picture based on regional discrimination of North Indians by extremist groups of Marathis.

CYCLE of courage
Carry a bicycle for a certain amount of length; 20 kilometres for instance, amidst unfavourable terrain, snow and storm and then alternate it with biking for yet another certain amount of length and go back to carrying the bicycle on your back…it’s a chain alternative between the rough and the rocky, the tough and the tricky! If you survive, that’s a fraction of the difficulties; one seventh to be precise! “That’s the description of bike and hike stage, one out of the seven and yesterday’s race was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions,” Kanika Sood, marketing head of the Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association, gives the update on the ongoing international terrain biking event starting October 23.

Art treasure
Art doesn't come cheap. The ongoing National Crafts Mela is full of masterpieces. We check out…
Anything that is traditional these days has to have a reason behind its worth. No offence to the rich cultural background we Indians so boast about. But when it comes to the actual experience, there are a few takers. The National Crafts Mela at Kalagram is important for the reason alone that it introduces us to ourselves. Artisans, who over generations carried forward the heritage of handicrafts and handlooms, may not be the smart salesmen, but are definitely the silent masters. They just don't make stuff, but create a piece of art that speaks for itself.

Sari saga
In view of the festive season and the ongoing wedding time, we list some opulent pieces of silk saris that mark our rich cultural heritage
When Sania Mirza got married in the red sari that her mother had worn on her own wedding, she just confirmed the richness of Indian heritage.

Take a break, ONLINE
Tired at work? Going out for a short stroll is no longer the solution…these days it’s about a quick glance through various social networking sites
A fresher mind works better' … an age-old truth, but the way youngsters take a break these days has undergone a sea change. It's no longer a walk or a cup of tea with friends, but about a short visit to the virtual world, to Facebook or Twitter. A recent research by Melbourne University says, "Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, as well as music and online video sites like Youtube, are the most productive ways employees can relax at work."

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Be positive
I am 18 and doing engineering. My problem is that I am shy and cannot make friends easily. It is not that I don't try, I have tried and in my new class I did initially make friends but slowly they all move away as they don't seem to enjoy my company. I am lonely and disturbed. I get extremely nervous in new company. Is there a way I can change my personality and make friends? I feel very unhappy. Please help.

The write gift
It's a season of gifting. Adding to the alternatives is the Montblanc gifting options this Diwali. There's a range to choose from starting with the Soft Leather Range Document Case; a soft leather range document case made of French/Dutch calfskin, with brown jacquard lining, stainless steel fittings, zip closure and adjustable leather shoulder strap.While the Montblanc Marlene Dietrich Commemoration Edition; a special writing instrument, a fountain pen that boasts of a sterling silver barrel embellished with a barley guilloche with a matching cap, handcrafted rhodium plated 18K gold nib with heart shaped heart hole, diamonds and a deep blue sapphire.

Opening line

Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat attends the opening night gala during the 2010 Doha Tribeca Film Festival in Doha. Reuters photo

Dress code
True to his earthy image, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says he likes women in traditional attire.

Beauty with brains
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has made a third film with his muse Aishwarya Rai, says she is not just beautiful but has a very sharp mind too. He also believes that the kind of humiliation he has gone through in life is important for an artist.

Festival offer
Former beauty queen-turned-actor Celina Jaitley, who is the brand ambassador of Egyptian Tourism Authority, might be on the jury of the upcoming Cairo Film Festival to be held in November.

Couple of chemistry
Vipul Shah is taking Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai on a time travel trip with Action Replayy and the director-producer says he finds it odd that the actors never worked as a romantic couple earlier because they look "so adorable and cute" together.

Love lights
Hollywood actress and singer Jessica Simpson has praised her boyfriend Eric Johnson for giving her confidence and lighting up her life.The Blonde Ambition star started dating Johnson, who has previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints, in June and credits him with her newfound happiness, reported USA Today.

All work, no play
Singer-actor Justin Timberlake's movie career may be on a roll, but it is eating into his time for his first love - golf.