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in heaven
With temperatures hitting the roof and many escaping to cooler locales, we check out a few who have perfect hill abodes
The onset of summer and the landscapes are lined with zenias as well as Celosia. With butterflies hovering around the trees and the sun at its shining best, vacations are now a coveted hobby among the masses and the classes alike. As properties become a valued asset, we try to dig out a famous few, who have bought homes in the hills and prefer it more than the Caribbean islands and Tunisian
splendour.
First day First show
Masala mix
West is West
Assassin Films and BBC Films’ West Is West (English) is the sequel to East Is East. The year is 1976 and brown-skinned people are still looked down upon in England, much more than today. After having lost the love and respect of his elder sons, Salford-based small time businessman, Jahangir Khan (Om Puri), living in Britain, decides to take his youngest son, Sajid (Aqib Khan), from his second wife to Pakistan to train the latter in the Pakistani way of life.
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!
Rang de BASANTI
The National Gallery of Portraits is a veritable journey back to the days of the great Indian freedom movement, which inspires the patriot in you
In the midst of city's heart is the National Gallery of Portraits. As one takes a few steps down from the pavement and enters a wooden door, one is transported to an old patriotic world, away from the glam and glitter of international brands that register a ubiquitous presence in Sector 17.
Colours from Orissa
Utkalika, Orissa State Emporium-35, is doling out 30 per cent discount on handlooms and 10 per cent on handicrafts, ahead of Raja Sankranti. This three-day festival, mainly for women, traditionally demands that they don't walk bare-foot, do not scratch the earth, do not grind, do not tear anything apart, do not cut and do not cook! Even if you don't celebrate the fest, isn't it a good excuse to do some shopping? Utkalika has rich heavy saris in silk, tussar and bonkai. A rage this season is putli design (woman figures). Plain or 'buti' saris with heavy pallus are a treat for eyes. Cotton saris in eclectic colours, starting from Rs 400, are another hit.
Shah Rukh Khan, a bookworm
Some of us live by the adage that books are our best friends while some of us cannot read anything beyond text messages and status updates. Shah Rukh Khan owes his wit, humour, and all-round awareness and knowledge to his habit of reading. He is a compulsive reader and cannot do without a book. The superstar talks about his love for books.
Sanjay applauds new talent
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is judging a reality show currently feels there is plenty of talent in this country and entertainment has become a big platform for talent today. The director-turned-judge speaks about new talent in the industry.
Inspiration for art: Acting, dancing, singing everything is a part of art and in India art is called as Maa
Saraswati. I am glad to see so much talent in India and everyone has their own creativeness. There was a time when talent and film industry was restricted to few but today everyone is giving a chance to talented people and I am very happy to see new talent.
Makeover
Look who's changing from simple to sexy
A handful of actors and actresses in Bollywood will undergo image makeovers in their upcoming films. For instance, Jacqueline Fernandez has transformed from a pretty girl-next-door to a bombshell and pin-up girl in her next, Murder 2. We evaluate some other probable transformations and people who have stepped out of their comfort zones for movies.
Yoga aficionado
Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr has credited her toned shape to regular yoga sessions, which she continued throughout her pregnancy. The Australian supermodel welcomed her first child early this year with husband Orlando Bloom, and she stunned fans by showing off her trim figure just weeks later during Paris Fashion Week in France.
Hangover 3 to be set in mental home
Zach Galifianakis Hollywood funnyman Zach Galifianakis has said that plans for a third instalment of the Hangover is on and the film will revolve around his character's escape from a mental home.The 41-year-old actor, who played Alan Garner in the first two instalments, said the upcoming project will be about his escape from a mental home with the help of Phil and Stu, his onscreen friends.
Grand comeback
Country singer Shania Twain is all set to make a musical comeback bagging a two-year deal to perform in luxurious hotel of Las Vegas.
 it’s rocking
Pun intended
The lyrics of the song Teri tirchhi nazar ne, dil ko kar diya pancture takes you back in time, when the song Tirchhi topiwale became a rage. We expected the same kind of Bollywood tune in this Delhi Belly track. Surprisingly, it's a quawalli. The tune immediately registers in the mind and the lyrics are unusual too. After all, you don't get to listen to lyrics like Socha tumne bhi hint dia, lekin sandal ka print dia. Music lovers have more to say.
the foodies
World platter
Eating out is part and parcel of lifestyle of the people of Chandigarh. Fond of good food it's the city foodies who have made the city any gourmets delight. Food is one delight that foreigners who travel across the globe to visit Chandigarh can vouch for. Though Chandigarh is full of multi-cuisine restaurants this week we pick Hangout F4 in Sector 35 and ask a group of four men from Scotland and England and a family from Mohali to tell us about their experience of eating out at this restaurant.
Juice isn't a health drink?
People who regularly drink fruit juice may actually be putting their health at risk, two new studies have claimed after finding that the beverage is packed with so much sugar that it can be addictive. Drinking just two glasses a day could give people a "sweet tooth", making them crave calorie-packed food, claimed one study, while the another suggested for eating dried fruits as they contain as many antioxidants, polyphenols and nutrients as normal fruits do.
 chatter box
Next, Veena ka Swayamvar?
After Rakhi Sawant and Rahul Mahajan, the third season of Imagine's Swayamvar had a non-controversial actress Ratan Rajput. As the show began rumours about Ratan's disinterest in the proceedings, her decision to bow out at the finale and low ratings for the show have been flying around. Apparently, one hears that the channel is already thinking of the next season of Swayamvar and is in consultation with the Pakistani actress Veena Malik. As she is well known for her controversial statements and bindaas attitude, perhaps the channel will get the ratings and audiences they desire for this show.
Sick? Go on leave!
Stress and conflict can trigger people to take sick leave as an excuse or for a genuine reason
In this dog-eat-dog world, the first word that a kid picks up is competition. A world where you slog for the whole month and return with a fat cheque not knowing when do spend that, where you are made to sit in shiny glass cubicles ensuring you don't have time to think about what should be written on the epitaph...is survival easy?
 Item girl
Raveena Tandon has some hot item songs such as Tu cheez badi ha mast, Tip tip barsa
pani, and Sheher ki ladki to her credit. The mother-of-two is still gorgeous and she will do an item song in Amitabh Bachchan's Buddah Hoga Tera
Baap. The song is called Mein Chandigarh di star. Sung by Sunidhi
Chauhan, it has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar.
Cast finalised
 Ayan Mukerji has signed on Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif for his next film which will go on the floors in a couple of months. Katrina was the director's first choice. Due to Ranbir and Katrina's break-up, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma were considered but Ayan has decided to cast Katrina opposite
Ranbir. We think Anushka would have been the perfect co-star for Ranbir in Ayan's film because she looks good, has an amazing presence, and is quite a terrific and spontaneous actress, just like
Ranbir.
New ventures
 Vishesh Films and Fox STAR Studios have tied up for two films. Raaz 3 will be a three-dimensional film directed by original Raaz director Vikram
Bhatt. The film will star Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Randeep
Hooda. The other film is a thriller called The Informer. The cast remains the same and the film will be directed Kunal Deshmukh who has made Tum Mile and Jannat in the past.
For daughter darlings
Arjun Rampal wants to make Father's Day special for his girls, Maahika and Myra. He and his wife Meher are taking the girls for a holiday in the USA. He wanted to do something different than the usual gifts and dinner, so he has gifted them a holiday in America. He wants to spend quality time with them because he was busy shooting for Ra.One all along. How sweet is that! — HRM
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