City takes a stance for World Cup
With just a few days left for the opening match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, companies, restaurateurs and businessman are busy signing deals, getting organised and finding means to boost sales, so that cricket buffs can enjoy a game that is almost a religion here. Cricket has simply overshadowed every other sport and brings the country to a literal halt - more so if India is winning! So, here's a list of things to look out for to enjoy the game even more.

Bryan Adams fans down, not out There are the lucky ones who just can't stop bragging about seeing Bryan Adams perform live in Pune, and then there are those who despite trying hard missed out on the opportunity after the show in New Delhi was postponed. We talk to die-hard Bryan Adams fans from the city. Photo of the concert in Pune by Viplov Rana

Is dating still a no-no?
Adolescents would mingle with their ilk. It’s the parents who should guide them through
A girl going out on a date still gives nightmares to many parents. Considered as one of the most powerful man in the world, even the US president Barack Obama is no exception! Recently in one of the interviews, he shared that once he prayed, “Lord, give me patience as I watch Malia go to her first dance where there will be boys.

Britain is a nation of happy couples
A majority of couples in the UK - whether married or cohabiting with their partners - are happy in their relationship. Initial findings from Understanding Society show that around 90 per cent of individuals who are living with a partner are happy with their relationship. Researchers at the Institute for Social and Economic Research asked both individuals in the couple to rate their happiness on a seven point scale; from the lowest score of ‘extremely unhappy’ to the middle point of ‘happy’, the highest point being ‘perfect’.

Beware of tall claims...
A new trend started by websites like eHarmony.com and Chemistry. com promises to find you the love of your life by using science - but does it work? According to eHarmony’s website, its marriage profile, ‘developed by a team of clinical experts... is rooted in classical psychometric theory, which uses well-established standards to measure mental abilities and traits in a reliable way’.

BOND WAGON Fantabulous 4 Stuti, Swasti, Bhavya, Bhumika Relationship: Best buddies Time together: Nine years Same to same: We all love food, reading and have a good sense of humour. We love playing pranks, but we all are responsible girls! Stuti, Swasti, Bhavya, Bhumika (left to right)

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Hair quotient for 2011
Long, short or medium... what’s your choice of hairstyle for 2011?
Looking for a trendy and stylish haircut in 2011? Those who are eager to experiment, we list hairstyles — long, medium or short — to choose from.

Now, a treadmill for your dog
It could be the perfect indoor exercise machine for your dog or it could be another eyewash, one thing is sure - in this era of commercialisation everything sells, even treadmills for your dogs! So, are we now going to do away with a stroll in the park with our dog in the evening or a morning walk at Sukhna Lake? Opinions vary. We present a few.

Bollywood actors Vidya Balan and Katrina Kaif during the NDTV Indian of the Year-2010 awards function in New Delhi. — PTI photo

Youngsters abroad like Sufi
Representing the seventh generation of Sainia Gharana of Rampur, Gulfam Sabri has explored new dimensions in Sufiana and ghazal singing. In the city for a concert organised by ICCR in collaboration with Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sabri, son of sarangi maestro Padma Bhushan Ustad Sabri Khan, shares his experiences.

CLKA announces scholarships for young artists
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has introduced scholarships for budding artists. This year the Akademi has increased the scholarship amount from Rs 2,000 per month to Rs 3,000 per month. Artists between the age group of 20-35, residing in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali are invited to apply for scholarships for the year 2010-2011. The last date for applying is March 1. Scholarships will be awarded in the field of visual and plastic arts under the disciplines of drawing, graphics/print making, installation, multimedia, painting, photography and sculpture.

Indian weaves charm buyers
City women love shopping and clothes top their list. Or, so it seems after a visit to the exhibition, Indian Weaves, at Lajpat Rai Bhavan-15. "We received a tremendous response during our last exhibition at Kisan Bhavan, but couldn't extend it as the venue was booked. So, we are here again, with a few more artisans and a fresh supply of stock," says Rajesh, a craftsman and president Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom Sabhyata, which has organised the exhibition.

Painters’ workshop in Chandigarh Punjab has given birth to many a talent in the fields of literature, art and culture. To promote and encourage art and talented artistes, Magma Fincorp Limited is holding a two-day painters’ workshop in the city. The Rose Garden-16 gears up for the annual Rose Festival. — Photo: S Chandan

Priyanka praises Vivaan
Actor Priyanka Chopra is all praise for veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s son Vivaan, who forays into Bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj’s 7 Khoon Maaf and says the newcomer has got acting in his genes. Acting unko viraasat mein mili hai (acting is in his genes). He is very good at what he does. It didn’t feel like this was his first film. We hung out a lot. I guess we connected. We got to spend a lot of time together because the film is from Vivaan’s character’s point of view,” Priyanka said.

Malaysia gripped by Shah Rukh mania
When it comes to catching a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, 27-year-old Mehjabeen Alim will stop at nothing, even if it means spending more than Rs 1lakh. The young Bangladeshi, who is a student at a local university in Kuala Lumpur, said she has spent Rs 1,50,000 in the last two months just to have a photograph taken with her idol who is currently shooting in Malaysia for Don 2.

Right move

Designer Borris Powell laughs as he fixes a dress designed by him, which got stuck on the model’s shoe during the 83rd Academy Awards Oscars Designer Challenge fashion show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California. — AP/PTI

Natalie Portman voted most desirable spouse
Actor Natalie Portman has topped a poll to find Hollywood’s most desirable wife, while Two and A Half Men star Charlie Sheen has been named the least desired husband. The Black Swan star has beaten the likes of Megan Fox, pop singer Cheryl Cole and bride-to-be Kate Middleton to be crowned the most desirable celebrity wife in a poll by the magazine, My OK! Wedding.

Alec Baldwin gets star on Walk of Fame
Actor Alec Baldwin has been honoured with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for his accomplishments in television. The 30 Rock actor’s tribute was unveiled Feb 14 outside actor Eva Longoria’s restaurant Beso on Hollywood Boulevard — just seven blocks away from his ex-wife Kim Basinger’s star.

Matt Damon turned down Avatar
Hollywood actor Matt Damon has revealed that he was offered to star in 2009 blockbuster Avatar but turned it down due to schedule conflicts. “I talked to Cameron and I read the script and I knew the movie was gonna be a big hit.