CHANDIGARH INDEX


Getting too real?
Post Suicide Case, Once again questions Are being raised over our prime time reality shows
Has it got to do with the lady Rakhi Sawant and her jinx, which began as a kiss 'n' tell story (read Mika) or is there something wrong with the word 'reality TV'? Or let's say the deadly combo makes quiet an uproar! The latest one to make news yet again involves the undisputed drama queen Rakhi Sawant (Oh ‘Jejus’ where are you!). The Jhansi police registered a case against her, her bodyguards and unnamed crew members of the show Rakhi Ka Insaaf' for abetting the suicide of a Jhansi resident, Laxman, who had appeared on the programme on October 23.

Beyond borders
Pakistan-based artiste Salima Hashmi, daughter of noted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, was in Amritsar for the seventh Indo-Pak Saanjh Festival. GS Paul catches up
The Radcliffe Line, which became the border between India and Pakistan on August 17, 1947, could hardly restrict the talent on either side from interacting. This is what Pakistan-based painter and artiste Salima Hashmi, daughter of noted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz and British-born mother Alvs Faiz, strongly believes in.

Child's play
The Children Traffic Park This Children’s Day walk that extra mile to give your little one the best
Breezy hues, colourful vistas, playful characters and all things beautiful, that's how we spell childhood for you. While the world is one big playground for a child, in the rush and madness of everyday life we forget that there is a child in all of us. And this Children's Day we suggest you become a child with your child and visit certain places that would rekindle the joys of childhood.
The Children Traffic Park

Snack it up!
Children have faster metabolic rates and high energy needs, therefore snacks can effectively provide the extra nutrients kids require to play, learn and grow
Feeding your children is a complicated business nowadays, and hectic schedules may be blocking your objective of feeding your kids right. Michelle Obama's campaign of 'chefs move to school', leads us to believe that there is tremendous progress being made towards healthier school lunches. All are trying to figure out how to get better food on our kids' plates! Says dietician Lekha Mehndiratta, Grewal Eye Institute, Sector 8, "Children have faster metabolic rates and high energy needs, therefore snacks can effectively provide the extra nutrients kids require to play, learn and grow."

Tarot TALK
ARIES: "The Queen of Cups" infuses trust and friendship. Home should be given priority. If you are planning a real estate transaction it will progress smoothly. Wednesday is favourable day to buy a vehicle. Tip of the week: Catch the financial opportunity that comes your way. Lucky colour: Jade.