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A mind of his own
Not as a practice will you pick up Oscar Wilde before going to sleep, unless of course you are a ‘literature’ fan. Leafing through some old pages, an essay by the poet and writer, The Soul Of Man Under Socialism, two lines highlighted with a marker catch the fancy.
While speaking to Sufi singer Rabbi Shergill as he performed for the MTV season 1 of MTV Unplugged in Chandigarh, partnered by Tissot watches, those lines without bearing direct context just seem apt for usage.
All for love
Sahil and Rashmeet have been married for the last three years. They know each other for ten years more. The couple starts their morning by hitting the gym in identical track suits in blue. Their office attires are usually the same colour — blacks, whites or greys.
He an education consultant and she a wedding planner; the couple wears reds, yellows and greens on their casual outings while on formal occasions dressing is immaculately planned.
Way too high
High heels can permanently change the way women walk and put them at greater risk of strain injuries, scientists have determined. Short fibres in women’s calf muscles and can change the position of joints and muscles in the feet.
While it does not take a bio-mechanic to reveal that sometimes women suffer for their shoes, the study, inspired by the sight of tottering women walking around the researchers’ university
campus.
An ace pop star and a top-notch businessman?
Michael Jackson’s evolution as an artist and a person went beyond his talents as a musician, a new book on the singer’s life has claimed. Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson has been written by music writer and University of Rochester instructor Joe Vogel.
The world is on sale
Once bedecked with smart clothing and fine trimmings the windows of most showrooms wear a ‘Sale’ look these days. Though it’s hard to find a piece that you would like to take home in the sale spree, but that does not stop the shopper in most of us and we end up picking stuff weather we need it or not!
The word sale triggers the shopping bug in all of us and makes us stereotypical shopaholics darting from one store to another to pick up anything and everything while racking up a hefty credit-card bill!
Friends Forever
Having supportive friends can mitigate the effects of bad experiences and confer psychological benefits. "Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child’s body and mind,” says study co-author William M. Bukowski, psychology professor and director of the Concordia University Centre for Research in Human Development.
Men take the plunge
In a surprising challenge to age-old stereotypes, researchers have discovered that it is the man, not the woman, who is most likely to be the first to say ‘I love you’ in a blossoming romance. Scientists conducting the research have found that young men are three times more likely to take this plunge than their girlfriends.
stress buster
Heal through the written word
Writing is one of the basic principle's, which empowers people. Even as a form of self expression, it is the most powerful tool. In several circumstances, stress builds up within us because we don’t find the right kind of time to express ourselves. It is our conditioning, our socio-cultural background and sometimes our own inhibition that stops us from doing so.
the ‘in’ side
Green space
Growing plants in containers is a great way to beautify your outdoor space and is one of the hottest trends. Container gardening requires less time, space and energy than in-ground planting and is just as much fun.
First of all decide what plants work well together, and are best suited for a
particular season. The best way to do this is to consult a nursery.
Decide the effect you want to create.
 Master Chef
Wow them with waffles!
I really am a little kid at heart. Show me a crisp, freshly baked, golden hued waffle, topped with bright bits of fruit and a trickle of syrup and I could devour it greedily! Electric waffle irons, as they are called, are easy to come by in our stores. In winter we relish all foods warm and comforting. Nothing fits the bill better than waffles laced with melted butter, chocolate sauce or honey.
Several feathers in the cap
Nikhil Dwivedi has donned a new avatar. For his next under production film Tamanchey, he has almost doubled up as an Executive Producer, helping out the first time producer Suryaveer Singh.
Since the director of the film is also a first timer, Nikhil has been personally involved in assembling a worthy technical crew and specialists for the film.
Missing out on the Oscars?
Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is planning to snub this year’s Oscars over rumours of his relationship problems.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star is expected to present an award at the ceremony but feels his appearance will only put his personal life with partner Vanessa Paradis under more scrutiny, reported a website.
Saif and secure
Kareena Kapoor doesn’t get jealous easily. The actress says she is happy and content in her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan. She says that nothing makes her feel insecure.
Gimme more
The awards season is here and having already bagged two trophies for his performance in Rockstar, actor Ranbir Kapoor says he is hungry for more. His winning spree in Bollywood began with Best Male Debut for Saawariya, after which he went on to win a few Filmfare Critics awards for Best Actor in the ensuing years.
Party donation
Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio is giving Sean Penn’s Haiti charity a boost by auctioning off the chance to party with him at a Hollywood bash. The Titanic star has donated two tickets to one of his upcoming red carpet premieres, as well as passes to the after party, reported a publication. The winner will get the chance to pose for photographs with DiCaprio during a brief meet-and-greet session.
Voicing credit
Hollywood actor Gary Oldman doubts even an Oscar win will surpass his biggest claim to fame, the Call of Duty video game series. The 53-year-old, who has been nominated in Best Actor category
for his film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, said he gets more recognition for his voice acting role on the game series than he does for any of his movies, reported a website.
I’ m very boring: Vanessa Hudgens
Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she is very boring. The 23-year-old believes she has not been lured by the dark side of Hollywood thanks to her love of being dull.
Romantic at heart
Deepali Pansare aka Payal from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? is a romantic at heart and can never get enough of romantic movies. So it is no
surprise that when we asked her about her all time favourite movies, the romantic ones topped the list. Read on to find out more.
CHATTER BOX
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THE YEAR AHEAD
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