Couple of tees
More and more couples are taking to playing golf together
Caddie is your best buddie;, your playmate turns soulmate and the fellow that plays the best game is generally the adversary. Things change on the golf course. Didn't someone compare the game to a love affair; if you don't take it seriously, it's no fun; if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart! Eighteen holes of match will tell you more about a person than as many years of dealing. Amidst the redefined relationships, how do couples take off after teeing off? Some conversations over the clubs and amidst some greens reveals there are more and more joining the bandwagon.

Balancing act
Many companies are going green with their ‘recycle electronic items’ campaigns
Okay, you have heard it enough. Side affects of technology! But this wouldn't stop the 'crusaders' from talking about the damages mobile phones and other related hi-fi items have done to the environment, and us in general. And here is what the tech brands are doing to nullify the affects, which is part of their social responsibility towards society. It is indeed time someone thought about it! And Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd does 'something' good with the launch of Samsung Takeback and Recycle (STAR) Programme in India. The programme is aimed at generating awareness and educating consumers about the importance of recycling e-waste, and is being rolled out nationally in phases.

Let the show begin
Day 1…anticipated first row, backstage action, last moment delays and a grand opening. The Chandigarh Fashion Week opens with wedding trousseaus and lots of celebrities. The fashion extravaganza had a full house to the opening show by Riyaz Gangji and James Fareira. Though sensual was the theme of Day 1, both collections were a complete contrast - one royal and the other retro.

(From left) Kaveri Jha, Riyaz Gangji, Arya Banerjee and Jimmy Shergill walk the ramp on the Day 1 of the Chandigarh Fashion Week. Photos: Pradeep Tewari

Through the years
Photographer & social anthropologist Barbel Hogner’s book, Chandigarh — Living with Le Corbusier, is a blend of images from the past and present
It’s a work of art showcasing various facets of the city, and photographer as well as social anthropologist Barbel Hogner does it well with her book Chandigarh — Living with Le Corbusier.

Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Lighting up
Students of Yadavindra Public School, Mohali and Patiala have sent across the message 'No to crackers, Yes to light' for this Diwali. On the clarion call of Fr Thomas KJ, director of Roshni, a voluntary organisation at Rajpura, they decided to say goodbye to crackers and light lamps for a pollution-free, meaningful Diwali, and the money thus saved, will be utilised to show their concern for the physically challenged children under the care of Roshni across the region.

Festive bonanza
On the occasion of Diwali, LG dealer Amar Electronics Plaza (SCO 202, Sec 14, Panchkula) announces a three-day LG trade fair from October 29-31. Amar Electronics will be presenting customers with many exiting offers and an impeccable shopping experience. Unveiling of LG's first full LED 3D TV will be the main attraction. Recently launched, the TV is loaded with unique features like infinia design, high dynamic mega contrast ratio, full HD displaying super-high resolution, invisible speakers, fast response time, DivX through USB 2.0 and an IPS enabled LED LCD panel.

Eye-catcher
Bausch + Lomb has launched Biotrue, a multi-purpose solution that is inspired by the biology of your eyes. A unique concept in lens care, Biotrue multi-purpose solution works like the eyes to help lenses stay clean and moist throughout the day.

Get connected
Fujezone, a new player in telecom industry, has launched two new mobile handsets True Touch and T-10, both new generation mobile phones offering multi-feature, incredible looks and affordably.

Crimson Tide
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and his to-be bride Priyanka Alva both sported matching shades of crimson at their mehendi ceremony on Wednesday, which took place at a sprawling farm house in Bangalore. The couple will tie the knot in a traditional ceremony on Friday and celebrations are already afoot. Priyanka, a 28-year-old management graduate from London, was dressed in an orange ghagra choli for the mehendi ceremony which was attended by friends and relatives. Priyanka, daughter of former Karnataka Minister, late Jeevraj Alva, will tie the knot with 34-year-old Vivek tomorrow.
Vivek Oberoi

Are you game, Obama?
It seems model-actor Dino Morea is really looking forward to US President Barack Obama's trip to India in early November. He says he would love to play basketball with him.

Brides made
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut is set to walk the ramp for designer duo Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor at the forthcoming Amby Valley India Bridal Week. Kangana will be sporting a lehenga to showcase the bridal collection.

Bong connection
Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone launched the soundtrack of Hindi film, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey on Wednesday. The movie is a period film and is based on author Manini Chatterjee's book 'Do and Die', which describes the Chittagong Uprising of 1930. Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar, who was also present on the occasion, said the essence of the songs lay in the language.
Abhishek Bachchan & Deepika Padukone

Af-FAIR to remember
The 15th edition of CII Chandigarh Fair-2010 at the Parade Ground-17 is indeed a mega carnival
It's a balmy Friday afternoon and the queue outside the 15th Edition of CII Chandigarh Fair-2010 at the Parade Ground in Sector-17 has already swelled up. Any kind of exhibition goes down well with the city folks and when it is a mega carnival event right before Diwali, it sure calls for a recee!

Photo: Pradeep Tewari

It's showtime, FOLKs!
Love is the soul as well as the sole virtue of our life, and our folk songs kindle love for our traditional culture. We are proud of our heritage and being associated with Warszawianka - folk song and dance ensemble of Poland," claim its director, Jan Jacek Losakiewicz, and lead actor Ewa Juliana Sonczyk, from the Warsaw University. "Our folk songs and dances reflect the living styles of people. We still retain their pristine purity. Fredrick Chopin, Henryk Wieniaswaki and Satnistaw Monivszko are among the noted classical composers," adds Jan Jacek Losakiewicz, pianist and composer-director of the troupe.
The troupe from Poland