Ginnie is ready for Bollywood
This Delhi-based model-turned-actor made her debut in Banu Main Teri Dulhan
The small screen has seen an influx of talented actors and one such bright spark is beautiful Punjabi kudi Ginnie Virdi. This Delhi-based model-turned-actor made her debut in Banu Main Teri Dulhan. Koi Aane Ko Hai and CID followed. She is one of the most popular faces on television. She is now playing a powerful character, Roshini, in Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati. Ginnie, who plays the elder bahu in this show, talks to Lifestyle about herself, the character and the show.
How did you get the role?
It was through auditions. The production house called me for the screen test and casting director Amrish Sharma helped me bag this role. I am quite excited about the character Rohini, which is a powerful one.

Moms back in shape!
If motherhood brings loads of blessings, it all comes at a cost. And it’s a Herculean task getting back to the original you — physically, emotionally and psychologically. These three ‘yummy mummies’ share with us their secrets of success. 
Walk your way: Diet-wise: I mostly use lemon in my diet. Great source of vitamin C, it helps shed weight. Breakfast: A glass of protein milk/milk shake with a bowl of fruits or a stuffed roti. Lunch: Two chapattis, a bowl of vegetable with half a spoon of desi ghee, a bowl of curd and salad.

What is in a surname?
Shakespeare once said, ‘What’s in a name’? And we say how true! But in our male-dominated society that still gives too much importance to name change after marriage, here is a list of things that women have to go through for a simple obligation called ‘change of surname’. "For me, change of surname was more of a whim than wish," says Malvika Lakhanpal, teacher at a local school. Her major problem was name change on passport. She says, "After a number of visits to the passport authorities I got my surname changed. After the whole thing I wished I had not changed my name." "For me, change of surname was more of a whim than wish," says Malvika Lakhanpal, teacher at a local school. Her major problem was name change on passport.

This Valentine, get personal
Valentine’s Day is one of the most boring days in the calendar. Yes, you read it right. Given the mechanical way men go about choosing gifts on the day, it sounds as motorised as assembly line production! This Valentine’s Day get personal, get creative and customised with these five gifting ideas within five hundred rupees. Signature Style: A photographed tee, a framed picture, a customised mug, a personal calendar besotting your valentine is not so much about money as it’s about the mind. "We have a lot of gifting ideas for Valentine’s. Right from heart-shaped cushions to personalised jig-saw puzzles, they come in the shape of a heart and after you’ve put your puzzle together, your valentine’s photograph or whatever picture you provide us, is displayed," shares Tarun Arora of the Indian Party Shop.

Artists celebrate Basant Panchmi
On either side of the photograph by Dinesh Gaur, there are frames that celebrate the spirit of Basant Panchmi with colours galore. The photograph stands out because of the shades of grey that dominates the frame. An old man is clicked alongside his watch repair shop. "A bulb in the centre is in tandem with the theme of basant, which marks the end of winter and beginning of spring.

Photo: Vinay Malik

Taanpura gives me peace: Ashwini
In the fight between passion and profession, the former wins, invariably. Ashwini Bhide, a classical vocalist, is a living example. Having a doctorate in biochemistry, she is full time into classical music now. Bhide is in the city for a performance organised by SPIC-MACAY at the Bal Bhawan in Sector 23.

Classic jewellery is in
Roopa Vohra is no stranger to success. Having gained a loyal clientele in Bollywood stars and famous socialites, she, for the first time, presents her jewellery collection in her hometown, our city beautiful. On what took her so long she says, "I thought the market was not ready, but since I am here now I know people are ready to splurge."

Bribe your kids to eat healthy
A new study has found that bribing children is the best way to get them to eat vegetables. Children who were rewarded for eating their greens over a fortnight ate far more salad long-term than their peers, say scientists - even when "payments" had been withdrawn. But while stickers and praise both proved effective, offering sweet desserts were counterproductive. Around 100 youngsters were allowed to choose a sticker if they ate their vegetable, another 100 received praised and a further 100 were just offered the green. The rest of the children acted as a control.