Magic in nine yards
When Pamela Anderson entered Bigg Boss House last season, social networking sites Twitter and Facebook ignited with her Indian avatar - a dazzling white sari and the plunging neckline of her noodle strap blouse. This was all we remember of the Indian version of the hot babe. And now comes another foreign celebrity making news for her designer Indian style. Yet again!
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey gets the designers’ desk in action as she moved around in ‘those who matter circle’ in her designer sari. Well, quiet some international celebrities have taken a liking for this nine-yard sensuous garment.
Pamela Anderson
Sari affair
Show dogs
A crowd gathered around a ring to see the dogs participate in the show; the judges patiently checked all was in place - such was the scene at the Labrador Retriever Specialty Show at the Leisure Valley, Sector-10, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
This surely could be compared with a ramp walk of models, where the dogs were walking around the ring area with their respective owners and halting in front of the judge! As many as forty dogs belonging to the Retriever breed from all over India were present.
BLACK BEAUTY: A visitor enjoys a day out with her pup at the dog show
The baby arrives
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta and tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi have became the proud parents of a baby girl, their first child.
In the Print
Behind every love story that makes it, there are countless that don't. Behind every novel that gets published, there are several manuscripts that don't. Long back, someone must have judged the potential of Erich Segal's Love Story. The most novel of ideas might never get inked or make it to the shelves. What goes on in the minds of a publisher is never a predictable question; nevertheless, we try.
Mix-ing style
At first Punjabi music caught the fancy of Bollywood and now it looks like electronic music is luring music-makers in the industry. And when it is electronic music, we cannot forget the source 'Deejays'. Finally, from the small cubicles to tinselville, deejays are doing a fairly good job!
TUNED IN: DJ Teenu
Lock-ed in time
The average Brit woman has had the same hairstyle for six years and 153 days while nearly half haven't changed it since they were a teenager because they lack the confidence to change their image, a new research has revealed. Most have never changed the way they dress or do their make-up either, because they worry how their partner or women friends might react.
the foodies
More than beer!
Hops ‘n’ Grains in Sector 9, Panchkula, is the tricity’s first microbrewery; three-floors and two bar-restaurants, this is surely the place for beer lovers—the Light Lager, Premium Lager, Weiss and Dunkel!
And with a qualified brew master on their premises, they definitely score higher than the canned brands. That’s not all—you also get a variety of alcoholic drinks to go with sumptuous food.
the foodies
Spice of nature
Bringing in the five elements of nature into the ambience, Spice Cube, a new venture, is all set to whet the appetite of the gourmand tribe of Ludhiana. Situated in Kartar Bhavan (fifth floor) Spice Cube overlooks the green PAU grounds on one side and the sparkling lights of Ferozepur Road on the other.
Hot favourites
The flavour of Kashimiri food is strong enough to intoxicate the foodie in you. Kashmiri Wazwaan at Taj Chandigarh does just that. Bringing together not only the cuisine but also the warmth of Kashmir in the loom that accompanies weavers from Kashmir to bring its true essence to Chandigarh.
Trust gain
In a world where everything sells, Trust Research Advisory (TRA) claims to have actually made a scientific tool to measure ‘trust’. Brand Trust Report, India Study 2012, puts LG on the top, Cadbury’s in the second spot followed by Ponds at third in Chandigarh.
The head of research at TRA, Sachin Bhosle, in Chandigarh on Thursday, says, “Trust is the most essential bond in all relationships, including social as well as commercial. We at TRA have developed the trust matrix based on the inputs from sociologists, psychologists and behavioural scientists.”
Sachin Bhosle. Photo: Manoj MNahajan
Bebo shuttling between the Khans
Kareena Kapoor's life is all about the Khans in her life. She has beau Saif, new co-star Imran Khan, and her favourite co-star is Aamir Khan.
When she is busy with the post production of Talaash and is with Aamir he keeps asking her about Imran and teasing her that she only wants to work with
Imran. When she is promoting Karan Johar's Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Imran constantly keeps teasing her about Maamu and how she gives him all the attention.
loyalty test: Kareena Kapoor with Imran Khan
Abhay moves on…
Abhay Deol was last seen in commercial films Aisha and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He is presently acting in Shanghai.
Natural vs made up
Kelly Brook, who is gifted with a naturally fabulous body, appears to have made a few enemies after she recently slammed celebrities for revealing they have been under the knife. In an open letter to Brook, Ulrika Jonsson, who has in the past admitted to surgery, has criticised the TV presenter.
Kelly Brook
Difficult career choices
Actor George Clooney says he has made some "dumb" career choices and is not proud of all his work.
The 50-year-old feels "lucky" that most of the work he did, that he is not proud of, was made early in his professional life because there were just few people who remember that.
Dumb move: George Clooney
Shahid on Imran
Usually actors replace actors and actresses replace actresses but for Punit Malhotra's second film, Shahid Kapoor's entry meant Sonam Kapoor's exit. Shahid replaced Imran Khan in the movie as well.
Relaxed look
Star track
Chatter box
Astro turf
The year ahead
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