Free @ 40
It is said that men turn naughty at 40. So, are there any particular reasons for that?
Of course, we know, every movie is not a paisa wasool full-on entertainment. However, every movie sure leaves us with a lesson—to never watch a particular actor ever again or that all first-day-first-shows are not worth it. Surprisingly, yes can you believe it, an actor like Govinda and a lesser-known damsel Yuvika could give us an insight into the psyche of men in their forties.

Catch the Buzz
DJ Sumit Sethi along with his band Buzz Funk is in Chandigarh for a performance
‘Rock the world with my music and conquer the hearts forever’, is what Disc Jockey Sumit Sethi aims for. Some 13 years into the profession, Sumit has to his credit a performance at the opening as well as the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Will Bips and John reunite?
Bipasha Basu and John Abraham were considered Bollywood’s hottest and strongest couple. That was before they parted ways earlier this year after dating for nine long years!

From across the border
Jiney lahore nai dekhiya…o jamiya nai' (one who hasn't seen Lahore, is not born) is an old Punjabi saying. And it seems all those who have not been (or even been) to Lahore have thronged 'Made in Pakistan', the second addition of CII exhibition in order to promote trade between SAARC countries on at the Himachal Bhavan-28.

In search of the right path...
Punjab has become the cancer capital of the country, with some villages full of kids born with cerebral palsy. "If anyone is responsible for it, it's the materialistic, selfish society.

Female dogs 'more intelligent' than male canines
A study has found that female canines are more intelligent than males, and that in at least once task the females have the edge. In the study, 25 female and 25 male dogs were each firstly shown either a small or large ball emerging and then reappearing.

Master Chef
Bring on the Chilli
Chilly days are past tense but lets bring on the ‘other’ chilli ! This perennial American favourite is full of zing. We imagine chilli to be Mexican in origin but this is what a Mexican dictionary has to say: "Chilli is a detestable food passing itself off as Mexican, sold in the US from Texas to New York.

 Kate Middleton Kate wows Indian designers
Kate Middleton’s long Chantilly lace-sleeved ivory white gown that she wore on her wedding day got the thumb’s up from Indian designers, who said she looked “feminine and delicate” and has set a trend for would-be brides.” She was looking amazingly feminine and delicate in the ivory gown. I like the lacy corseted upper. However, I would have liked a slight embellishment with precious stones to enhance the royal feel,” Delhi-based designer Varija Bajaj said.




Vision in white: Kate Middleton

What’s the DJ playing?
This is for those who are sick of Sheila Ki Jawaani, apart from hordes of similar tracks of the same genre. Invariably, the music is a repeat at every party and there’s a request on top of it. 

Members of Rock band Parikrama Rock Solid
With a music career spanning 20 years and Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan as one of the admirers, rock band Parikrama has come a long way. The band’s lead vocalist Nitin Malik feels that the rock culture in the country has undergone major changes since they started playing in 1991.


Back in action: Members of Rock band Parikrama

In the hit list
The first quarter of the year is over. We take a look at chartbusting songs from the films that were released this year.
Character dheela hai from Ready
Party abhi baaki hai from FALTU
Dilli dilli from No One Killed Jessica
Laungda lashkara from Patiala House
Mutton song from Luv Ka The End
Darling from 7 Khoon Maaf
Saddi Galli from Tanu Weds Manu

Naked truth
Priyanka Chopra Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who donned a bikini in Dostana, says she is not comfortable going nude."When it comes to drawing a line at my individuality, nudity is something I am not comfortable with," Priyanka told reporters after launching the book Age of Sinnocence at MTV's Youth Marketing Forum here.However, the actress said she was open to kiss her female co-stars on screen."I would love to kiss an actress on screen...but she should be hot," she quipped.




No skin show: Priyanka Chopra

 Sonakshi Sinha Sonakshi’s shopping destinations
Sonakshi Sinha is just one film old and she is already a household name. She’s on magazine covers, news and television. She has two releases this year: Joker with Akshay Kumar and Race 2 with Saif Ali Khan. She’s also shooting for Kick, starring Salman Khan. Being a fashion design student, Sonakshi selects her own dresses, as she knows what will suit her.




wardrobe secret: Sonakshi Sinha

Cost of good parenting
Superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly spend a staggering $10 million a year on childcare for their six kids.Pitt, 47, and Jolie, 35, who have four adopted and two biological kids, rack up huge child care, travel and food bills every month looking after their kids.

Granted!
Hollywood icon Cary Grant enjoyed being called a gay, says a new memoir penned by his only daughter. Jennifer, now 45, has admitted that her famous father was always intrigued by the gay rumours and may have even played up the reports on purpose.

X-Man's problem
Hugh Jackman Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman is frustrated with his unusual habit of walking in sleep. The 42-year-old star achieved fame from his role as Wolverine in the X-Men series and has given hits like The Prestige and The Boy from Oz."I'm one of those people who runs in their sleep, I twitch a lot. I'm fine with it, but my wife says that she can count to 17 after I fall asleep and I'll start twitching. Luckily she's quite a heavy sleeper but that's probably my most frustrating habit," he said.

Hugh Jackman

The foodies
Treat for taste buds!
The cozy interiors of the Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan, inside the West End Mall, is an elegant, buzzing place and has the perfect setting for a 'fine dining' experience. With its stylish interiors in black, gold and silver, the place offers a very contemporary look. Launched in September last year, Cosmopolitan, of the RTC hospitality group, is a huge hit with Ludhianvis.


FINE & DINE: The cozy interiors of the Cosmopolitan

astro turf

Chatter box

The year ahead

 

 





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