Digital showcase of
creative self
A city animation student bags the third position in a global ad film competition, a guitarist tutors many across borders, an accountant connects to thousands of his own kind — all of them bank on one resource — Internet. Mona finds why these five credit the virtual world for their accomplishments
Within reach
Success of art is not measured in its saleability, but in its ability to reach out to people, touch their hearts. Internet makes it easier to reach people online. All my paintings and poetry, three collections done so far, are just a click away.

When Prospero speaks Urdu…
Students of the Indian Theatre Department are ready with the Hindustani version of The Tempest
It’s not easy to translate Shakespeare’s ‘How Art Thou’ dialogues into Hindi or Urdu. “I went over all the translations available in the market. I made it as simple as possible even someone who’s not read The Tempest is able to understand the play,” shares Prof Mahendra Singh, chairperson, Department of Indian Theatre.

Item number is new music
Jaspinder Narula talks about item numbers overshadowing melody
To us, it seems like a self-imposed exile. To her, it’s just being relaxed and satisfied with life. Jaspinder Narula lives with no regrets, she is happy, content and doesn’t mind getting less work. “To me success is when people recognize me as the singer who gave the hit number, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha.

An English adaptation of Shakespeare Large scale or small, theatre has always been parallel. A medium associated more with issues rather than entertainment, a medium considered a second cousin of the Industry. Nevertheless, we’ve come a long way. “Theatre is a process, it keeps evolving. There was a time when Rs One Lakh for a production was considered wow. Now even something like Rs Two Crores is routine.

When it comes to hitting the gym, there is no tomorrow
How many times have you said "Oh, I'm too busy... I'll get started on my weight loss plan tomorrow", or "I'll just wait until after the holidays to start working out and getting in better shape"?

Want to live longer? Get married
If you are in a committed relationship, it's better to get married soon, as scientists say entering the wed-lock keeps men fit and boosts women's mental health. Researchers at the Cardiff University in the UK found that committed couples live longer than singletons, with the health benefits of companionship increasing over time.

Pt Chaurasia & more...
City art lovers, especially students at various educational institutions, will be treated to a two-week feast of classical music, dance, Sufiana from January 31 to February 13. Courtesy, the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC-MACAY).

So much for a date!
What not he had to do to impress the mother of the girl! Sachin Rishi lifted a bicycle in the parking of Sector-17 market, even lifted a bike when the girl’s mother asked him to. If that was not enough, he dragged an SUV and then pulled a truck too. But all in vain.

Haiku for a babu
The birth of Haikus, a form of poetry dates back to the sixteenth century but it became famous after the Second World War. Telling more about the genre, Vijai Vardhan, who has written and complied 55 Haikus in his book, Beyond The Great Beyond says, “The word limit in this poetry form does not exceed 19 words.

Goa’s food and lifestyle festival kicks off
Fusion cuisine, exotic desserts, live entertainment acts, fashion shows, cheese and wine tasting sessions, music and dance …Grape Escapade, Goa’s food and lifestyle event kicks off along the banks of the river Mandovi in the capital Panjim.

Jimena bitten by B-bug
This may be her maiden visit to India but reigning Miss Universe Jimena Navarrette has already met Salman Khan and is keen to do a Bollywood film. The 22-year Mexican beauty finds Indian actors very handsome.

The Award goes to…
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol bagged the best actor and actress trophy for their performances in My Name is Khan at the 56th Filmfare Awards.Karan Johar was adjudged the best director for My Name is Khan.

Pregnant pause
Kate Hudson tried to keep pregnancy a secret
Hollywood actress Kate Hudson wanted to keep her pregnancy news under wraps, but landed up sparking health concerns among her closest friends. "I'm pregnant, and I'm really sick. But I couldn't say that because you really want to keep it as quiet as you can for the first trimester," said the blonde beauty. The 31-year-old actor who is expecting her second child with rocker boyfriend Matthew Bellamy, admitted that she tried hard to keep the good news a secret till she passed her first trimester.

Susan is not GLEEful
Hollywood actor Susan Sarandon was disappointed when she wasn't included in the Glee episode, which paid tribute to 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.The cult 1975 movie became the focus of a recent instalment of the hit TV musical, with the cast re-enacting the songs and dance moves from the film that helped launch Sarandon's career.

Johnny Depp buys 'palazzo' in Venice
Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has bought a USD 14 million palazzo in Venice after falling in love with the city while shooting his film The Tourist there. The 47-year-old actor admitted that he loved walking across the alleys in the City of Bridges late at night.

LIFE SCIENCE: Bollywood actor Chitrangda Singh with her co-actor Arunoday Singh (L) and director Sudhir Mishra during the promotion of their new movie Yeh Saali Zindagi in Kolkata on Saturday. PTI photo

Robert Downey Jr turns to crystal healing
Hollywood heartthrob Robert Downey Jr. has turned to crystal healing to repel the negative forces around him. The 45-year-old actor, who battled drug addiction since the age of eight has employed a man to carry crystals around him to help "repent his soul" for the damage he did to his body when he was hooked to heroin and cocaine, Femalefirst reported.

Salman's Being Human watches available online
Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan, who recently launched luxury watches named after his Being Human charitable foundation, has now inaugurated an exclusive online store to sell them.