Pool in for fun
Forget the Xbox and social networking as pool finds favour with youngsters
At the end of the day what is it that a youngster expects. Ideally this question can be answered with a zillion options. A decent place to hang out with friends, crack a few jokes on teachers and close friends, punch in a load of smses, gulp down two three colas and they are good to go. Now, there is one more thing we discovered is finding favour with the youngsters. A place where they feel like real players - it is the pool or the billiard table.

Cue in: A youngster takes his best shot at a billiards lounge
A youngster takes his best shot at a billiards lounge

When dreams find wings
Khushboo Minocha recalls her fairytale date with Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor Star struck : Khushboo with Ranbir Kapoor
If wishes were horses….Then probably it would take people as far they would want to travel. Khushboo Minocha, 23 from Yamunagar, Haryana had a chance to ride on her wishes, taking her all the way to Mumbai to meet the man of her dreams, actor Ranbir Kapoor!

Star struck: Khushboo with Ranbir Kapoor

Find your field
How to create positive environment around, be it school, family, profession or business is what workshop in Directive Communication (DC) promises. Based on Colour brain theory, this workshop is aimed at knowing self better as well as people around to establish effective communication. "India is rich in human resource. We aim to make India a skill capital of the world," says Colonel Aalok Sood (Retd), executive head, DC Corporate Trainings India.

Chatter box
Navratri with the stars
Navratri is here and it’s the beginning of the fun-filled dandiya nights. Yes, we do pray to Goddess Durga, but the dandiya is something everyone looks forward to. We caught up with our television stars and asked them what they were doing this Navratri.

Do’s and Don’ts of Anchoring
Think television anchors and first name that comes to your mind in Manish Paul. Having hosted popular shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Dance India Dance Little Masters, this Delhi Boy is one of most sought -after anchors of today. He shares his dos and don’ts of anchoring.

The year ahead 
If your birthday is October 3...
In the coming time, you will feel obliged to spend hard-earned cash for a gift for someone. This is a good time for some reasonable risk-taking with money. Your goal should be eventual security. Let your family voice opinions. The number three makes you orthodox in your views. You follow your religion sincerely. You do not change your ways of life as per social norms. You like to help others. But you shy away from asking for help.

Neil’s most desirable!
Simi Selects India’s Most Desirables will see Neil Nitin Mukesh in this week’s episode.  On being asked by Simi Garewal how he was named Neil he said, “When I was born, Lata ji came home and she saw me and she said ye to angrez ka bachha lagta hai ....ye toh angrez ka bachha dikhta hai, iska naam Neil hona chahiye…aur N-e-e-l nahi, N-e-i-l.”

Young at heart
Dev Anand Bollywood's evergreen veteran star Dev Anand is back with Chargesheet. The actor-cum-filmmaker is happy that his film Chargesheet is releasing. We spotted the actor at a recent event and asked him about his film and more…
Whodunit?
Chargsheet is a murder mystery. I want people to keep guessing till the very end. I am playing the central character like I have always played in my films. My character is that of a CBI officer who will be shown cracking an underworld nexus in his unique, rocking style. And there is suspense in my role which you will know once you watch it.

Helping hand
India's star footballer Baichung Bhutia who was caught in the devastating earthquake in Sikkim last week which has resulted in the loss of over hundred lives, left thousands of people homeless and left parts of Sikkim completely paralysed and cut off.

Die-Hard romantic
Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham hopes that his upcoming film Force helps him get recognition as an action hero but at the same time he is not ready to give up his romantic image on screen.

Saving grace
Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have been spotted together for the first time since rumours of their split spread. The duo was pictured spending time, attending services for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, at the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles. The couple arrived at the centre separately, but were seen leaving together. The two were wearing their wedding rings.

Prateik takes a vow
Bollywood actors have their ways of making sure that their films set cash registers ringing at the box office. While some go to temples or shrines, others keep vows as in the case of Prateik, who has promised celibacy, before the release of his My Friend Pinto.

Tell-all book
Rocker Courtney Love is writing a tell-all book about her life, including her marriage to Kurt Cobain, drug issues and Hollywood career. The book will be a collaboration with writer Anthony Bozza who has written with INXS, Tommy Lee and Slash.

Rahman records for Rockstar
AR Rahman and Imtiaz Ali have put in their heart and soul to create some memorable music for their upcoming film Rockstar. The music director has roped in Orianthi Panagaris, Michael Jackson's lead guitarist for a song titled Saadda Haq in the film's soundtrack. While working on Saadda Haq, the team (Rahman, Imtiaz, Irshad and Mohit Chauhan) agreed that they needed a fantastic lead guitarist to justify the tempo and the lyrics of the song.

Family first
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has said that he has no intentions of directing a film as for now as it would take up too much of his time and drive his family crazy. The 47-year-old actor who is raising six kids with wife Angelina Jolie said that he has no "aspirations" to direct a film as it would keep him away from his family.

Astro Turf
ARIES: You card reveals a romantic interest. If you have a lover, this is the day to treat them to a generous gift. Fortune can smile on you from the least expected sources. Money will be very important to you today. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtain a clearance. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 38.

 





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