Over the moon!
Exotic honeymoon destinations across the globe are attracting couples from the region
This is one thing that you cannot think of messing up with. And you better not! Honeymoon destinations - it is impossible for the beautiful wife not to coax her husband to zero-in on the best around the world! A royal treat at a place where fairytale weddings come true — UK, seductive islands of South Pacific, cruises in the Caribbean for the adventurous, honeymoon destinations have become more exotic and of course expensive. Who cares about the second bit though? We bring you a low down on the most-picked honeymoon destinations and how you can select the best package.

A gondola ride in Venice, Italy

One flew over the officer’s nest
Robin Gupta, a familiar name in the Chandigarh’s literary circle, is back again with his memoirs that highlights the good, bad and ugly side of the Indian Administrative Service
Meeting Robin Gupta is a ‘distinctly different’ experience. Okay, one can accuse us of plagiarising the expression from the title of his forthcoming book Distinctly Different, The Memoirs of an Unrepentant Civil Servant (working title), which will see the daylight soon, but let us assure you, the feeling is original. After all, how many times in life is a journo greeted with a beautiful welcome quote, at the doorstep, before the gentleman presents himself in his tastefully done living-room? Only, if the gentleman in question is Gupta! Yes, he is distinctly different. Privileged to be from a long line of civil servants (three generations to be precise), he chose to be the ‘nun’ in the administrative service.

A different platter
The craze for sea-food is slowly but surely picking up in the region with food joints offering an assortment of dishes
They might not be your ‘must-pick’ family meal food when you go out to dine, but baked fish with sea food sausage, Florida blue crab stuffing, Carambola lobster are a few names on the menu that you cannot ignore. Whether it is the ‘god-knows-how-good-it-is’ factor attached with these dishes or the different tastes, sea food definitely has left a lingering taste on the palate of many foodies in the Chandigarh region. Moving beyond the regular fish and fish curries or fried prawns, sea food today means a whole lot of interesting and fancy dishes.

Millionaire dreams
History has been made and Kaun Banega Crorepati has finally got there winner who won 5 crore. Twenty eight-year-old Sushil Kumar hails from Bihar and is a computer operator and a part-time tutor. He earns Rs 6000 per month salary and gives credit of his success to his newly-wed wife who he believes brought him luck. Here's what he has to say about his victory.

The rising star: Sushil Kumar (L) with Amitabh Bachchan

Chatter box
Pratigya to fight for Kesar
With Kesar (Aalika) being terrified for her son's life, she has been acting crazy and the Thakur family now believes that she is possessed (Star Plus' Pratigya). They will plan to call an oojha to ward off evil but Pratigya (Pooja Gaur) will be against it. She will try to convince everyone that Kesar is mentally disturbed not mentally sick. A still from Pratigya

Astro Turf
ARIES: Your health needs more care today. Be careful about what you eat. Bosses will have to be patient with their employees. An affectionate relationship may be developing with a fellow worker if so avoid the gossip. Tarot message: Be practical and do not let trivial problems daunt you. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 54.

The year ahead
If your birthday is November 6...
A tip for you on your birthday-remember that interpersonal walls are created by mutual consent, so open your heart to invite in those with whom you want to share your life. The number six is a loving, stable, and has a harmonious vibration. Ruled by Venus, you will be compassionate, stable, family-loving, trustworthy and domesticated. If expressed negatively you will be superficial, jealous, possessive and unwilling to change. As lovers, those born under the number six have a dislike of discord and will generally work hard at keeping the peace.

Touch me not
A third of women dislike cuddling
Believe it or not — a third of women actually dislike cuddles, shredding the popular stereotype that they are the ones demanding it. It is the men who are really fond of hugging, while one out of three women who can't stand it force themselves into doing it, to avoid annoying their partner, reveals a new study. Fifty five per cent of women usually allow their menfolk briefest of hugs before rolling over to go to sleep. Another half admit they don't like cuddling in bed because when they finally retire, they just want to go to sleep.

Road Rage
Enter the big world
Just a few years ago, we all were mesmerised by the refreshing feel of "My Daddy's Big Car" campaign by Maruti Esteem. Owning a sedan was a luxury, a status symbol in those days. Times have surely changed and sphere of sedan ownership is increasing with each passing day. Automobile giants have made it possible for even the bourgeois to have the big car feel and realise the dreams that fit their pockets. Entry level sedan category has flourished and has gathered a huge market share for itself in quick succession.

Tweetie pie
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Decent proposal The much-married Raveena Tandon received a marriage proposal from a newcomer Jagrat Desai of Tere Mere Phere. She was flattered and found it sweet.

Not so prim and propah!
Britons think kids behave like animals
British society holds a negative view towards children, and thinks children have started behaving like animals, says a research by a children's charity. The survey by Barnardo's found that almost half of Britons think children are violent, BBC reported. Of the more than 2,000 people questioned, 44 per cent said young people were becoming "feral". Barnardo's chief executive Anne Marie Carrie said it was "depressing" so many people were "ready to give up" on children.

Green thumb
What a pest!
Insects came on this earth many thousands years before the human race did. Today, they are an integral part of our life and there is strange co-existence—they live within our own body system, in the immediate environs of home indoors and in the outer garden. This has also made their existence prone to onslaught from the human being prompting them to create camouflage devices to escape. One such insect is the Leaf minor. 

A spicy journey
It's a celebration of the delightful, robust and colourful spirit of traditional Indian spices at the opening of ten-day-long Kebab & Curries Food Festival at Best Western Maryland in Zirakpur. This fest offers a wide selection of kebabs and a never-before 'spice' experience in a rich range of curries. All spices have been hand-picked and sourced from their place of origin to ensure specific aroma and flavour.

Time to face reality
A million kids worldwide addicted to Facebook
Nearly one million children across the world aged 7-12 have become addicted to social networking website Facebook and log in at least once a day, says a survey. Around 970,000 children are regulars on the site, and have made it an integral part of their daily lives. At least 46 per cent say they use the site occasionally. The report by analysts Mintel shows everyday usage of Facebook is most common among girls aged 10 to 12 — with 54 percent of them logging in.

Vidya goes Ooh La La!
Actress Vidya Balan bowled over everyone when she gyrated to Ooh La La, a hit song from her upcoming movie The Dirty Picture at its music launch. Clad in a revealing outfit, Vidya, dressed in her character (of Silk Smitha) from the much-awaited film, mesmerised everyone by shaking a leg on the song.

Hepburn’s Oscar dress for sale
British actress Audrey Hepburn’s iconic dress which she wore on the red carpet of Oscar for 1952’s Roman Holiday has been put up for auction. The lace gown, adapted from a version designed by Edith Head is expected to fetch up to 60,000 pounds when it goes under the hammer later this month.

Brush with fame
Singer-actress Selena Gomez says showbiz fame can be overwhelming, as she has seen her friends struggle with the spotlight. The 19-year-old, who is currently dating pop star Justin Bieber, insists it hasn't been so easy for her famous friends, who include Demi Lovato, to cope up with fame, reported a magazine.

I am terrible at doing my own make-up: Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she is terrible when it comes to applying make up and getting dolled up. The 39-year-old, who has children Apple, seven and Moses, five, with Coldplay singer Chris Martin said she is good at making sure others look great, but is never certain how to apply it to herself, reported a magazine.

Strip tease
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina says she fully supports her daughter's decision to strip off for Playboy magazine, insisting the nude shots will be tasteful. The 25-year-old shed her clothes to pose for the raunchy publication and reportedly received USD 1 million for the photo shoot, reported a website. "It was an opportunity for her... She's 25 years old now, so it was her ultimate decision... It will be tastefully done. I've seen the photos.

So far, so good
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has given up her $ 3,280 Chloe python bag after being slammed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The 35-year-old actress was sent a video by PETA that highlighted the cruel methods used in the exotic-skins industry, reported a magazine.

Giving up for good
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has given up her USD 3,280 Chloe python bag after being slammed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The 35-year-old actress was sent a video by PETA that highlighted the cruel methods used in the exotic-skins industry, reported a magazine.

Ready, steady, go!
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is reportedly set to star in the film, an adaptation of educational computer game Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? The 42-year-old will produce and take on the lead role of ACME detective agency worker Carmen Sandiego who becomes the world's greatest thief, reported a website.

All set: Jennifer Lopez

High Spirits
Pepper basil caipirinha
Cocktail designed from the traditional drink of the Red Indians.

Living in
They fell in love on the sets of Slumdog Millionaire and Frieda Pinto has now moved in with boyfriend Dev Patel, taking their romance a step further. The couple has moved into a USD 1.5 million rental home in Los Angeles. The two were pictured carrying boxes into their new house, reported a publication. Pinto, who turned 27 last month, looked chic in a loose-fitting pink vest top with black jeans.

Back on track
Zoa Morani (who made her debut in Always Kabhi Kabhi) has bagged a film directed by Shyam Benegal. She was too busy with her personal problems to sign films but changed her mind when Shyam Benegal convinced her to be a part of his film. We wish her well.

Sister-in-arm
Salman's sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri's status update has created quite a controversy. It read: "Even a superhero needs a bodyguard." It has added fuel to the fire of their (SRK and Salman's) infamous, three-year-old fight. Now that’s like a true sister fighting for her darling brother.

No-show
John Abraham was supposed to be present at the launch of filmmaker Vijay Galani's restobar in Juhu but he skipped the event. That isn't professional!

Way to go
Akshay Kumar stepped out of his car and yelled at (gave a piece of his mind) to a man who threw litter (cigarette packs) outside his car on the roads of Mumbai! Wow! We like his civic sense and use of star power. — HRM

Brand new cat fight Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh simply didn't get along on the sets of Desi Boyz and the tension continues. The boys (Akshay and John) tried to make them reconcile their issues but to no avail! Phew!

Cold war: Chitrangda Singh Star war: Deepika Padukone

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