Workout Address
It's not only about exercise, choosing a gym these days involves much more
There is a gym in every cubbyhole of the city. Is it the music playing in the background? Or is it the pretty face working out in the forefront? Or is it the trainer moving about the premises? The place could be one sprint from your house; at times it still doesn't 'work out'. So, what works out the most for Chandigarh youngsters when it comes to choosing a fitness centre? Interestingly, the deciding factors are not so obvious.


Vikram Singh Virk

Tooth mark
Letting your smile reveal a tattoo is what your friendly orthodontist is up to nowadays
If you thought after nape, lips, navel, arms….even earlobes, ink addicts had run out of body parts to tattoo, here come dental tattoos.So this one’s straight from Lady Gaga school of thought. And are the orthodontists calling dental tattoos “the latest trend in India”….let us find out.

The ugly side of Barbie
A former anorexia sufferer has created a life-sized Barbie as a means to raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders. The mannequin, which stands 5ft 9in tall, has a 39-inch bust, a tiny 18-inch waist and 33in hips is put to demonstrate just how unhealthy the doll’s proportions would be on a real woman.

Party muqabala
When it comes to discotheques, Chandigarh scores over Ludhaina, but the latter can definitely boast of better private parties. Jasmine Singh finds out more…
Minal Singh, 21, scrolls her phone book for her friend Aarya Dhir’s number, who is a designer in Ludhiana. Posh city, fancy cars, designer labels, Ludhiana is nothing less than a mini-Toronto. She dials…“Hey there. How you doing? I am visiting my cousin in Ludhiana for the weekend. What are the happening discotheques there?” she questions. A pause…followed by a throaty laughter from the other end surprises Minal.

Party frenzy: Discs are a favourite party venue in Chandigarh
 

Tracking the lost stars
Bollywood is changing. There is no more dancing around the trees, song sequences or overtly dramatic music sequences, which the Manmohan Desai era made legendary.

Tabu:Despite acting in fewer movies, Tabu is still one of the best actresses around. Known for her no-nonsense attitude, she will soon be seen in the film adaptation of Yen Martell’s Life of Pi. She is also acting in another Bollywood film called Banda Yeh Bindass Hai.	Sridevi:Sridevi had the knack of being sexy as well as funny. She’s done several roles showing her versatility. She ruled Bollywood for nearly three decades, but then called it a day and just appeared for parties and social gatherings. However, we hear that she’s making a comeback with Mr India 2.