Man your SPA-ce!
They are not just sitting behind the bar gulping down chilled beer, sitting in front of their laptops updating their Facebook status or zeroing-in on holiday destinations… men are enjoying more - dead sea wraps, Indian ayurvedic massage, mineral bath et al. This summer, men make up nearly a third of all spa-goers, according to the International Spa Association.

Seven Seas Spa Lounge

Small steps to success
In Patiala, shooting for an untitled movie by the Batra Production House, actor Harish Verma shares excerpts from his journey
"Television is furniture, cinema is art and theatre is life" — this philosophy has helped Harish Verma explore more and make a mark in the field of television as well as cinema.

I am ready: Salman Khan leaving Chandigarh airport after shooting of the film Bodygaurd in Patiala.

voice over
Akshay Kumar will lend his voice to Optimus Prime, the leading transformer from Transformers 3
Akshay Kumar has been chosen to lend his voice to Optimus Prime, the leading transformer from Transformers 3: The Dark of the Moon. The action superstar talks about his and his son’s Aarav’s fondness for the franchise, going back to action films, and playing the ultimate superhero.

Gaga to learn sign language
Lady Gaga has decided to learn sign language to communicate with her hearing-impaired fans.Gaga has been inspired to take up American sign language (ASL), after watching clips of her deaf fans singing along to her songs.

Derek Hough dumps Cheryl Cole
Choreographer Derek Hough has ended his relationship with singer Cheryl Cole after he got fed up living with her like a recluse.Hough’s stepfather, Aaron Nelson, 54, confirmed the split. 

Zoya’s in love with Spain
Zoya Akhtar has talent and she proved that with her very first film. Films are in her blood; because both her parents are writers and her brother is a director, writer, singer, and actor. 

Graffiti Aradhika & Sesh

Bonded for life
Twilight star Nikki Reed is reportedly engaged to American Idol contestant Paul Mcdonald. Reed and Mcdonald were spotted together looking for jewellery at the Topanga Days festival in California, but Reed wasn’t wearing her new ring at the event, suggesting Mcdonald, who made it to the top eight of the most recent season of Idol, proposed during the week.

Lopez finds love confusing
Even seven years after marriage, singer-actress Jennifer Lopez finds love confusing. “I think a lot of people go through life wondering if it’ll happen for them. I definitely went through stages of thinking, ‘Am I ever going to find Prince Charming,” she says.

Critically yours
I’m shy, sensitive and self-critical: Emma Watson Actress Emma Watson finds her personality traits weird, and says sometimes she feels she is the worst person in the world. “I’m this very weird mix. In some senses, I feel as if I’m 100 years old. In others, I still feel incredibly young, very naive and as if I haven’t seen much of the world at all. I’ve been incredibly protected, but in other ways I’ve had to be in situations that nobody my age would,” says Watson as saying. 

                                                                                  Weird Mix: Emma Watson 

Cry baby
Lead singer of Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she was nicknamed “cry baby” at school as she was a timid child.

Kim, fiancé to sign prenup
Socialite Kim Kardashian and fiance Kris Humphries are reportedly planning to sign a prenup. “It’s the smart thing to do,” said a source because both are worth millions of dollars each.While reality show star Kardashian is worth around $3 million, basketball player Humphries is worth around $8 million. Humphries proposed to Kardashian last month during a casual family dinner at her family home.



                                   Smart Move: Kim Kardashian

Celeb point
Losing the pounds!
I had always been given the 'khaate peete ghar ki ladki' tag, after all that's what Punjabis believe in - 'khao, piyo, aish karo'! I always thought being a pretty face in the film industry was good enough (I was complimented for being cute). 

Say it with flowers
Floral patterns are a favourite this season for that ultra-feminine look
Even though it's not July yet, there is no time like now to take part in the stylish floral trends that are already making an appearance on the runways.

Road Rage
Bike your territory
Maneuvering through heavy traffic can be a herculean task especially if you are driving a big car. Two wheelers come as a saving grace here. I had a chance to test ride TVS Jive, an auto-clutch motorcycle through the heavy traffic. The bike promises to provide a sporty riding experience with an unparalleled combination of comfort, performance, easy operation and fuel efficiency in its category.

          Zip zap zoom: Comfort & style mixed together

What’s WEIGHING on your mind?
Unlike most men, the topic of discussion among women revolves around shedding weight
Men always have a variety of topics to discuss - the fluctuating sensex, government policies, world politics, irritating bosses, liquor brands and above all…women!With women, it's a different deal altogether. Their most serious talks range between weight loss and gain. The topic might deviate to the best boutique in the city or to someone who spent 80,000 bucks on a Louis Vuitton at the most. And if we've missed out something, here are a few women from Chandigarh guiding us!Says Antima Jain, a medical sector employee, "The favourite topic of discussion is 'fat talk' and there's nothing bad about it. 

WHAT’S IN A NICK NAME!
The judges of Star Plus' dance reality show Just Dance have nicknamed each other but left out superstar Hrithik Roshan. Farah Khan got named Vividh Bharati by Vaibhavi Merchant, after Farah got a bit carried away and gave a very detailed explanation, which Vaibhavi found funny.

MASTER CHEF
Peached perfection
Poonam Aggarwal is a renowned cookery expert from Ludhiana and has also won a series of cooking contests. She was the sole proprietor of 'Cream and Crunch', a highly successful joint in Ludhiana for bakery goods.

Brain talk
Every creature that forages for food decides at some point that the food source it is working on is no richer than the rest of the patch and that it's time to move on and find something better, a recent study reports.

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