Sense and sensitivity
Raveena Tandon, who was in the city on Wednesday, was in no mood for nonsense
For those who've seen her movies, she stands for the unapologetically commercial and true-blue Bollywood of nineties. Even today, Raveena Tandon shows up in moods as varied as the movies she's been a part of - posing and praising generously one minute and moving out of the conference just as abruptly as she's ushered in!

At work, keep emotions at bay
You can be the best of friends, greatest pals, mushy lovers or just colleagues, work is one place where you have to wear practicality on your sleeve and keep emotions and feelings at bay. "One has to be very careful on the relationship front at work. We are under constant supervision and can't afford to take chances," says Garima Prashar, a software engineer. Here are some reasons why one should be extra-cautious at the workplace.

Aprajita closer to her dream
When she made it to the 100 semi-finalists from over 10,000 applicants, there was a reason to be happy for her. Now, when she graduated from the 100 semi-finalists to the top 16 finalists, she is ecstatic and at the same time nervous. "In fact, I am more nervous than happy. The feeling of getting a step closer to the my childhood dream is yet to sink in," says the 19-year-old Aprajita Sharma, from the city, who's has her fingers crossed for the finals of the Miss India contest.

It's all in your caller tune!
Is a caller tone just about getting your favourite tune at a monthly rent of Rs 20 or something beyond? Can it tell what situation you are in or your state of mind? Do you reveal yourself through a song? Celebrities share what makes them select a particular tone.

Give daughters an edge over sons: Ranbir
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor says his sister Riddhima had an edge over him because she is a girl and hopes every girlchild in the country is lucky enough to enjoy that kind of importance in the family. He also welcomes women's empowerment in filmdom. "On International Women's Day I salute my mother for the values which she imbibed in my sister Riddhima and me. She taught us by example that men and women are equal. In fact, in my case I believe that Riddhima had an edge over me because she is a girl! I wish that to happen to every girlchild in India...," said Ranbir.

Shahid floored by Black Swan 
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, a trained dancer, is in awe of the critically acclaimed film Black Swan, which features Oscar winning actor Natalie Portman as a New York-based ballerina.

No star for Mona's wedding!
Unlike many others who dream of having Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan dance on their weddings, actor-anchor Mona Singh says she would rather be the star herself on her D-day! "I wouldn't want any star to come to my wedding and hog the limelight. It will be my day so I would rather have people look at me than be awestruck by a Shah Rukh or any other star!" said Mona.

JLo and P Diddy to reunite on American Idol
Their volatile relationship and break-up had grabbed headlines a decade ago and now Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy will reunite on the hit talent show American Idol. The hip-hop mogul will be musical mentor on the TV show judged by the singer-actor and said that he is proud of Lopez, who is compassionate to the aspiring singers.

Lara Croft to return to the big screen
The beautiful archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft is all set to return to the big screen.Producer Graham King is rebooting the Tomb Raider' franchise, which starred Angelina Jolie in the previous two movies. But the producers are planning an origin story which means they will be searching for a fresh face to play the athletic heroine.

Mel Gibson flies to Gautemala for charity work
Hollywood star Mel Gibson, who is set to face the court over charges of domestic violence, has flown to Guatemala for a charity trip.

Fashion, my foot!
Footwear - It's a fashion staple no woman can do without, a statement that makes or mars a personality. No wonder someone quite rightly said - shoes showcase a personality! And with the winter chill giving way to summer heat, the season calls not only for shedding of layers of wool, but also freedom from shoes and socks. Though some of the trends this season are mere interpretation of last year's main ones, couturiers have chosen quality, simplicity and easy-to-wear styles for this season.

Blue suede shoes? Clean them right
Remember the Elvis Presley cult hit, "You can do anything but lay off my blue suede shoes"? Well, if you love your suede or leather footwear as much, here's expert advice on how to keep them in good shape. In a country that consumes 95 per cent of its leather footwear production, maintenance is important. Be it dust stains and black scuff marks on leather boots or flattened suede, a little care can go a long way in preserving your favourite winter shoes.

Home away from home
Home…the word ushers in a rush of nostalgia - dad's glare, sumptuous food, bickering amongst siblings and above all the unending affection! Apart from these, friends, known addas and mohallas, and even the common dialect makes you feel like you belong to a place; but what do you do when one is forced to leave behind home and be a part of an alien world? Let's hear it from some students who feel at home even being far away from it.

Kathy Dolma (middle) with her friends 

Oreo launched
Cadbury India, as part of the Kraft Foods Group, has announced the introduction of the iconic power brand, Oreo biscuits. The introduction marks the entry into a new category in India, with the aim to make the world's favourite biscuit, Oreo, one of India's favourite biscuits - leveraging the combined strength of Kraft Foods' global scale and expertise and Cadbury's strong track record in India.

WARRIOR GUY: Vindu Dara Singh shoots for Bollywood movie Joker at a village, near Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Hair it is
To fulfil this ever-growing necessity in the city brimming with fashionistas, a new unisex salon Head Zone was launched in Sector 20.

Good shot
Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd is all set to introduce FinePix AV 200 following the huge success of the company's 2010 range of FinePix 'A' series cameras. The feature-packed camera combines a good-all-round feature-set with affordability and is perfect for beginners who want a simple point and shoot digital camera. The AV200 has resolution sensors and combines top quality Fujinon optics with high sensitivity settings to deliver sharp, clear images irrespective of the shooting conditions.

Love or money?
Love creates magic', 'It is the best thing that can happen to anyone' or 'If I just get love, I don't need anything else'… come on let's get real. So, just as the renowned Hindi dialogue goes 'pyaar se pet nahi bharta', one has to be rational when choosing between love and money! We talk to some youngsters.

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta at the launch of the new reality TV show in Mumbai on Tuesday. PTI

Cheating spouse?
...Voice pitch holds the key
Beware! Your voice could give you away if you are likely to cheat on your spouse or partner, says a new study.

Modern marital itch
Forget the 'seven-year-itch', the breaking point for most couples comes after three years, says a new research. The pressures of modern life means more than ever partners take each other for granted, argue and lose sexual appetite. Women believe the lower a man's voice, the more likely he's going to cheat, just as men think that a high pitched woman tends to be unfaithful. "We found that men and women will use voice pitch as a warning sign of future betrayal," said Jillian O'Connor, graduate student in psychology at McMaster University, Canada, who led the study.

Relatively speaking
Festival of colours
Friends make it fun
Holi always used to fall during my exam days. In my final year of graduation, I thought of staying at home and studying, but that was not to be the case. My friends came over and put me in their colour-packed car that was full of vuvuzelas, water balloons, 'gulaal' and munchies to chew upon. We had amazing fun blowing horns, playing Holi songs, colouring each other's faces, even with mud, so that nobody could even recognise us. We played pranks on each other while maintaining the love and respect. That was the best Holi I ever had. The festival has never been the same again as I went abroad for higher studies and in London no one even knew what Holi is. I still miss that fun and wish all my friends a very happy and joyous Holi.

Renee writes
Thank God for his blessings
Dear Renee, I am all of 38 years and leading a great life. I have a wonderful husband, two lovely kids in school and a great home. Some people say, 'your problem is - you have no problem'. May be this is true. But now recently I have started developing a sense of restlessness and inadequacy. Whenever I am at a party or with people they always ask 'what are you doing' and when I say nothing, they give that very strange look and stranger 'oh'. I have started feeling the pressure to do something now. I feel that a person is respected in society if he or she is doing something. Please suggest what to do.