Free WHEELIE
Quadrush 2010, a quad bike challenge spread over more than 15 km of testing trails, will kick off on November 27
If you thought you had already seen the adrenaline rush full throttle, here’s your chance to see it go on for hours…to see it go off road, wheelie, maneouvre a little, get back on the track, revv it up again and shoot for the finish spot. Here is your chance to catch the adrenaline action at Kikar Lodge, as they host the first Quadrush 2010 - a quad bike challenge over more than 15 km of testing trails on November 27.

Blue Print
What can tick an artistic mind—landscape, cityscape, people? For Robert A Schaefer Jr, a freelance photographer and architect from New York, it can be anything—concrete, surrealism and hold your breath, even horror flicks.

Lights, camera…cut
Actress Neha Dhupia is seen in an insignificant role in director Vipul Shah's just released Action Replayy, but the actor dismisses it saying the part wasn't that bad when it was offered to her. She is more excited about her next release where she plays a dacoit. "It happens. May be it wasn't so bad when it was offered to me. But in any case it was a guest appearance. Vipul is a friend and I did it for him. It was a very friendly appearance," Neha, 30 said.The former Miss India is now looking forward to the release of Phas Gaya Re Obama, slated for a Nov 26 release. Neha has donned the role of a dacoit, Munni Madam, in the film directed by Subhash Kapoor and believes doing such challenging characters gives a new dimension to any actress.

Alternative theory
Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson has found an alternative profession if his Twilight fame dries up. The actor would love to present Antiques Roadshow in which experts value heirlooms. The British hunk, who shot to fame as Edward Cullen in the vampire franchise is a fan of the BBC Sunday night programme currently hosted by Fiona Bruce and would jump at the chance to present it.

RED ALERT: Making frequent eye contact is important in any couple dance form. Photo: Nitin Mittal

Picture imperfect
Hollywood actor Natalie Portman hopes to give an 'imperfect' performance as she believes the characters she portrays onscreen are rarely perfect.The Star Wars actor feels her job as an actor is not to be perfect but instead the opposite as the people she portrays are not well-rounded individuals.

Million dollar babes
Despite youth trumping experience, Oprah Winfrey has again been named the highest-grossing celebrity of last year. The chat show queen Oprah Winfrey earned 203 million pounds to keep her place at the top. According to the annual Forbes list, Beyonce was second on the list with 56 million pounds, while 28-year-old Britney Spears was third with 41million pounds.Lady Gaga was fourth on the list with an income of 40million pounds, pushing Madonna, into fifth.

Shaadi, Break ke Baad
Bollywood actor Imran Khan will wed his long-time fiancee Avantika Malik in January next year.The marriage will be a very private, court marriage in the second week of January, sources close to the actor said."Everything about the wedding has been kept under wraps," they said.Imran took inspiration from his Break ke Baad director Danish Aslam to make up his mind on how to solemnise his wedding.Danish had a court marriage with actor Shruti Seth that took place last month.

Glorified presence
Veteran actor Harrison Ford, who has teamed up with Diane Keaton for the first time in Morning Glory, is overjoyed to finally get a chance to work with her.The two acting legends "never met" in the 40 years they've worked in Hollywood.

Model moves
In a fashion-conscious world where everyone is trying to make a mark, modelling has become an obvious choice for a career. And helping youngsters achieve their goal are event management companies who are hosting modelling talent hunts left, right and centre!On a balmy Wednesday noon we met another set of winners from the recently concluded Geetanjali India International Model Hunt 2010 (Rishika Shukla, Pranav Mishra, Aditya Varma and Pankaj Siwach from our city beautiful). While the USP of this model hunt is the tag of 'International', managing director of Riya communications Inc (the man behind the show), Sanjay Kapur says, "Our model hunt is not for the Indian ramp, our winners will be trained to walk the international ramp."

For better climes
To each his own, if Ramninder Chowdhery prefers to work at the grassroots level, there's a Nitin Das who uses modern technology and popular mediums to reach out to people with the same message. The league also includes names of Ram Boojh, who raises a demand for increased participation of the corporate sector, and Henrik Valeur, who promotes the concept of green buildings. In between, what remains constant is the ultimate goal to have a cleaner and greener environment.

Treasure trove
Tere khat ko mulaqaat-e-mukkamal kyon na mein samjhun/ Teri tehreer mein bhi toh lazzat-e-taqreer hoti hai. The essence of this Urdu couplet from poet Sahir Sialkoti finds true reflection in Ludhiana-based Amarjit Singh Hayer's latest book Chitthian Mitran Diyan. The book is a compilation of letters from his friends from all walks of life and covers a span of 60 long years.Veteran academician Amarjit Singh Hayer has been former professor and head of department of mass communication at Punjab Agriculture University at Ludhiana.

Amarjit Singh Hayer

Bond with the best
A recent UK survey has found out that one-fourth of Britons are still in contact with their best buddies from primary school. The survey by snack maker Pom-Bear revealed differences in friendship patterns across the United Kingdom.

Cheers to misery?
A new study from the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University has revealed that children who are unhappy at school or home are much more likely to turn to sex and alcohol. 

Don't worry, you're just 30
According to a recent study, you are busiest when you hit 30
Remember the advertisement where Jumping Jack (read Jitendra) of Bollywood promoted 30+ pill—a medicine that energises the body and mind? But have you ever wondered why an energiser at 30? Well, as they say, 30 is an age when the mind stabilises and body starts to destabilise; a survey also suggests that 33 is the age when we are the busiest in our lives, with hardly any time to balance our work, family and social activities. So much so, a third of 33-year-olds say they get an average of only five hours sleep a night, reports The Daily Mail.

Sext savvy
A research has found that teenagers who send more than 120 text messages a day are more likely to indulge in sex, drugs and alcohol. Excessive texting among teens - dubbed 'hyper-texting' and defined as sending more than 120 messages per school day-is linked to a higher occurrence of smoking, drinking, fighting and sexual relationships.

Renee Writes
Self comes first
I am a 24-year-old girl sharing my flat with another girl of my age. We both come from small towns and have good jobs in the city. However, I feel my roommate is very jealous of me as she is constantly commenting on me.