Healing moves
When it comes to performing arts, there is no other state that does it better than West Bengal. Bringing this thought to Chandigarh, two artists from the land of Tagore, singer Anwesha Gupta and danseuse Shushmita Ghosh have collaborated for Saanjhi Viraasat, a cultural soiree, which celebrates the Indo-Pakistan friendship.
Anwesha Dutta Gupta (left) and Step-by-step: Shushmita Ghosh (middle) with her team

No kidding!
With style icons like little Suri Cruise and Harper Seven being talked about in India and movies, advertisements and TV reality shows catering exclusively to children, the kidswear market is the next big thing to watch out for, say leading brands and designers. Taruna Vasu, faculty, Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur, said: "The kidswear segment in India is touted to be the most promising segment in apparel. It is growing at nearly 14-17 per cent and is estimated to be worth Rs.38,000 crore." "The good news for the branded children's wear segment is that though presently it is worth Rs 3,000 to Rs.4,000 crore, it is growing at more than 25 per cent," Vasu added.

Small wonder: Suri Cruise

Oh Boy! Mickey turns 83
While Tom Cat, drunk on bootlegged hooch, is away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and an army of mice ransack the feline's home for food. Years and mind you good years later, Amanpreet Sekhon, 31, an interior designer from Mohali, can still recall every single scene of his favourite cartoon flick - When The Cat's Away.

Clutch to fashion
Fashion is an idea that changes every season. And one of the most important accessories that can lend a unique finish to one’s persona is the super-stylish handbag. So, if you are in the mood to welcome the winter with style then you must pay some attention to this fashion accessory.  

Double the fun
Subah Hone Na De (Tu Mera Hero)
The latest songs, Tu Mera Hero and Subah Hone Na De, from the movie Desi Boyz, are two different versions of the same song. The songs have a sweet and romantic touch, thanks to Mika and Shefali Alvares who have sung the songs. One feels like listening to them over and over again. The video features Rocco (Akshay Kumar) and Hunter (John Abraham) wooing away girls at a stripper show and is all colourful.

Pillar of strength
Columns are a necessity in a building’s construction, but sometimes their placement can be such that decorating that room can be quite a problem. By using the right designing techniques, you can easily incorporate a column into a room’s décor.

Count on Dracula
For ages, blood sucking has been the preserve of vampires, but medical science has now put ‘dracula therapy’ to good use - to fight ageing. A test tube full of your own blood could be used to get rid of wrinkles, say doctors.

Ray of hope
Age, sex, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, medications and location of hair can affect hair growth. The growth of hair occurs in three phases. The majority of hair is in an active growth phase is called anagen phase at any given time. During this phase, the hair has an abundance of melanin and responds best to laser. ND-YAG laser system is recommended for permanent hair reduction in Indian/Asian skin by the American Academy of Dermatologist and is virtually free of major side effects.

Pammi Somal,In the creative zone
“When making movies, I feel like a goddess as the characters and their fate lie in my hands,” says Pammi Somal, happy, excited and nervous, all at the same time, on the eve of her second film’s release!

Star track

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif at the Airtel Superstar Awards 2011 function in Mumbai.
Star sparkle: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif at the Airtel Superstar Awards 2011 function in Mumbai. — PTI 

Shahana’s special move 

Saifeena’s house hunting

Body basics

Who’s that girl?

Film on Michael Jackson

A woman’s journey

Bieber’s White Christmas 

Chatter box

The year ahead

Astro turf





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