CHANDIGARH INDEX


Big Bangg
After the success of Dabangg, the movie’s director Abhinav Kashyap is on a pleasure trip to the city. Manpriya Khurana catches up
He's the brain behind the phenomenal 'The Bangg theory', Abhinav Kashyap, director of Bollywood movie Dabangg, has just tested the waters with cinema that's commercial to the core and unapologetically mainstream. And though the man in real life might be 'unputdownable' too (that's what Dabangg means) he's more than ready to sit down and share the after-effects of a commercial success. "I'll even do a headstand for you, won't disappoint anyone."

Simple living, high jumping
Like other school kids, cricket was the obsession. Their heroes were not the likes of the genteel Tendulkars and Gavaskars. But the rags-to-riches heroes personified by the Pathan brothers.

Cute concept
But Katrina Kaif has no plans for marriage
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif says she has no plans to tie the knot right now, but feels that marriage is a cute thing."I don't have any plans. But I think marriage is one of the cute things. You have to leave it in god's hand," said Katrina.Katrina, who is on cloud nine after the grand success of her previous film Raajneeti, has already established herself as one of the leading actors of Bollywood.Her sizzling item song Sheila Ki Jawani in Tees Maar Khan directed by Farah Khan is already a hit.

Public notice
Cameron Diaz & Alex Rodriguez make their romance public
Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez have finally taken their romance public when they were photographed strolling arm-in-arm in Miami.The Hollywood couple has rarely been snapped together and are never seen touching, fuelling media speculation about their relationship status.

Bobby believes in luck
Bobby Deol is unfazed by the recent bad lucky at the box office as he looks forward to his next film Yamla, Pagla, Deewana, which reunites him with brother Sunny and father Dharmendra once again after Apne.The youngest of the Deols, Bobby, who debuted in a romantic role in 'Barsaat' in 1995 and graduated in thrillers while experimenting with different genres, says when it comes to success at the box office everything boils down to 'luck'."I don't find Bollywood actors in their 40s reinventing themselves and I don't need any reinventing strategy to survive in the industry as ultimately it's all luck that ensures your box office success," Bobby said.Post the success of Apne, Bobby will once again be seen sharing screen space with his father and brother Sunny in the upcoming film Yamla Pagla Deewana which celebrates the cine-legend Dharmendra's 50 years in the tinsel town.

League of Fashion
Natalie Portman is the new face of Dior 
Her turn as a crazed ballerina is tipped to win her an Oscar nod and Hollywood beauty Natalie Portman has now landed a new leading role, as the face of fashion house Dior's Miss Cherie fragrance.

Couple of asanas
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie keep their relationship strong by doing yoga together, according to sources. The Hollywood stars have been working with Indian spiritual teacher Guru Ram Lalji to bring harmony to their five-year union.

Neil is natural
He had shot 'Tera Kya Hoga Johnny' while he was one-film-old in Bollywood and after three years the film starring Neil Nitin Mukesh is set to release.But director Sudhir Mishra says he knew that the then-newcomer was the perfect choice for the edgy thriller.The National award winning filmmaker has mentored plenty of acting talent, be it Kareena Kapoor in Chameli or Shiney Ahuja and Chitrangada Singh in Hazaron Khwaishen Aisi and he took a instant liking for Neil."When I first saw him, we knew that he was this young man who carried tremendous potential to do well in cinema," Mishra said.

A shot at life
The caption reads-love will keep us together-and easily explains the emotional and physical aspects of the photograph. It has a mother posing with her children. In the backdrop there are other children as well. "The picture shows that the crowd around can't separate them, and that's the physical aspect of it.

Master of spices
Gurvin Singh Oberoi
Newly opened ‘Chef’s Gateway’ in Sector 22 is already a hit with city foodieS
Monin beverages, Colavita olive oil, Taco seasonings, Kettle chips, Hershey's syrups to Bhut Jolokia along with youngsters' favourite energy drink Red Bull — newly opened 'Chef's Gateway' in Sector 22 is already drawing in food buffs of the city.

Face to face with Ravi
Lovers of old Hindi film melodies in the city will get a chance to be face to face with Ravi, one of the much-loved music directors of Bollywood, on Wednesday evening. The occasion is a musical evening called Three Legends being organised at Tagore Theatre, organised by Naresh Jacob of Vibrations group.

Spade work
Alternative theory
The winter is the best time for gardeners. This is the incubation period for the plants to grow and mature to give flowers in the ensuing spring and for the gardeners it is the curiosity period as to what is going to be the end result.You may have started with everything perfect but the changing moods of the weather at times may change the garden features. Shed your worries and look for alternatives.

Touch me
LAVA Mobile has unveiled its new touch screen phone A10, backed with stylish look and great features. The line "Separates the men from the boys" is apt for the phone because the sharp edges and stylish gun metal body of Lava A10 give it a masculine appeal. Unique features like IPS screen, great multimedia make it a really power packed device.

Watch out for anti-virus update 
Computers running the 64-bit version of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system could be rendered unusable if users install the latest anti-virus software update from AVG. The company has now withdrawn the product.

Grab a gadget
Household gadgets are a rage these days - from funky stalking fillers such as odd-shaped corkscrews and quirky tin openers to more practical gadgets like water filters and multi-tools. Whether you need your orange peeled or your foot massaged, there seems to be a gadget ready and waiting to help you out. In days gone by, household gadgets were somewhat of a costly treat for most people, which is not the case now.