Zafar eyes longer innings in Bollywood
Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar, who shot into fame with Tere Bin Laden, says the film was a stepping stone for him and he is looking forward to a longer innings in Bollywood and aspires to do two-three films a year. "I am very much comfortable in Bollywood now. I am looking for a longer innings in Bollywood. I am looking forward for my journey in this industry. I would do two-three films a year," Zafar said in an interview. The actor made his debut with Abhishek Sharma's Tere Bin Laden, a tongue-in-cheek comedy on Osama bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist. The movie, released last year, received an overwhelming response at the box office.

Pretty in Pink: A model presents a creation from the House of Holland Fall/Winter 2011 collection at London Fashion Week on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Midnight riders
Come Tao. Those of you who weren't there on Saturday night, well too bad… because you probably missed one of the most scintillating performances by Jal, the Pakistani band, here in town to perform on the occasion of the World Cup. Initially, when entered, one was taken aback by the very starched look of the diner in the front portions of the complex. But as you weave your way through the restaurant towards the lounge at the back, you slowly begin to hear the thump of the loud music (straight out of the movies). That's when you get a grin on your face in anticipation of the excitement that lay beyond the door.

How to protect your skin and hair during Holi
Holi is celebrated at a time when Nature renews and refreshes herself. With a little care, we can do the same and also sustain our youth and beauty. The dry Gulal and the wet colours of today are not derived from natural sources. They contain chemicals, shiny particles of mica and even lead, which not only irritate the skin, but collect on the scalp. Since Holi is played out of doors, sun-exposure can also have a detrimental effect on the skin. Apart from harmful UV radiation, sun-exposure makes the skin dry by causing depletion of moisture and also tans the skin. Both the skin and hair can become dry and dull after playing Holi.

Explore career options in cricket
If cricket is your passion and if you can't find place in the fortunate 15 that play for team India, you can still make a career in the game. Ever thought of pitch management or data entry? Opening up a world of careers in cricket and other fields is what Yuvazine intends to do for youth. School goers are not as informed as they need to be, feel some. And, in order to rectify that, a travel writer Puneetinder Kaur Sidhu and Kshitij Mehra, an MBA have joined hands to launch Yuvazine, a glossy quarterly.

Education first: RajKumar Gupta
Rajkumar Gupta, director of No One Killed Jessica visited Dikshant International School, Zirakpur on Sunday. Loved by audience and critics for his first movie Aamir, and recently released No One Killed Jessica starring Rani Mukherjee and Vidhya Balan, Rajkumar has created a niche for himself in the tinsel town.

RajKumar Gupta with students of Dikshant International

Dress up your salad
There're ample options to choose from. There's egg less and egg mayonnaise available over the counter. You can even go for the mustard sauce, try sweet onion or vinegar for that matter. How about some healthier alternatives like honey, lemon, orange juice or mint past? Though the concept of green salad will remain forever, there are interesting add ons in the form of dressings that help experimenting with health food.

BODY wise
Don’t neglect these muscles
Although it is important to keep your larger muscles strong and injury-free, it is just as important to make sure you keep your supporting and stabilising muscles strong. If your stabilising muscles are weak or injured, your larger muscles won't be able to work as hard. Given below are the muscles, which are usually neglected during training.

Pain’s all in your brain
A patient's attitude may affect how well his/ her pain medication works, according to a new study. It found that being optimistic might boost their effectiveness in blocking pain, while being pessimistic may lower their effectiveness, reports a television. The study also identified the brain regions that are associated with pain. The researchers used a heat source to cause pain to the 22 patients and scanned their brains while administering pain medication. The patients were asked to report the level of pain on a scale of one to 100. They were also attached to an intravenous drip so drugs could be administered secretly.

Diaz's secret diet revealed
Cameron Diaz's trainer has revealed the actress likes an "upside down" diet which sees her eat carbohydrates in the morning and proteins and vegetables in the evening. The 38-year-old actress' trainer Teddy Bass says the blonde beauty watches what she eats, and though she generally has a balanced meal plan, she isn't afraid to indulge in her favourite calorific treats, reports contactmusic.com.

Lifelong struggle for Lohan
After years of denial, troubled star Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina has conceded that her daughter faces a life long battle against addiction. Dina, 48, has finally admitted to her daughter's battle and said she believes that Lindsay has made progress but has a long way to go. "I believe [that Lindsay doesn't drink anymore], and I think it's going to be a lifelong struggle with addiction. But I think she's going to be OK," Dina said on a television show.

Mother’s milk defines kids taste
Mothers wanting their children to eat greens should consume plenty of vegetables themselves while breast feeding, new research says. Scientists have discovered that babies' taste buds are primed between two and five months after birth by the flavours they are exposed to and this can influence their preferences in later life. Researchers found that children fed on a bitter and sour tasting milk formula during these early months of their life continued to like its taste as they grew older and even into adolescence. Those who were given the milk formula for the first time at six months rejected the drink.

Blake Lively to play drug addict’s mother
Gossip Girl star Blake Lively is all set to play the drug addict mother of a 13-year-old girl in new movie Hick. The 23-year-old actress has said she is starring as the troubled mother of a teenage Nebraskan girl - played by Chloe Moretz - who runs away to Las Vegas armed with a gun after her parents abandon her, reported a publication. Although Lively had been tipped to take on the role of a grifter, a practitioner of confidence tricks, named Glenda who meets the film's heroine and takes her under her wing, she explained her role is much different.

Amanda slams split rumours
Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfriend has slammed reports she and boyfriend, actor Ryan Phillippe, have split. Gossip mills have been rife with rumours that the couple have called it quits, but the Mamma Mia! star has asked fans not to believe everything they read, reported X17 online.

Daniel Radcliffe with scantily clad women in a photo shoot
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who gave a sneak-peak into his upcoming Broadway musical at a Vogue photo-shoot, admitted being photographed for the fashion magazine always "surprises" him.

Wanna sing with Rihanna: Jay Sean
Indian origin rapper Jay Sean is keen to collaborate on a raunchy track with R&B star Rihanna. The 29-year-old hip hop singer, whose debut album Me Against Myself was the highest selling one in Asia, has spoken of his desire to perform a duet with the Disturbia hit maker, reported a website.