Flab to fabulous
Have you ever been one of those who ignored the weighing scale when it was just the beginning? Does the sight of petite clothing irk you? Have you stopped fitting in to those jeans you fondly wore in your college? Even if the response to one question stands true, the following stories will be able to inspire you to hit the gym and lose the extra kilos.

Fit & fine: Pranvika Bedi

Nothing commercial
His school teacher in a rural village, Bhabour Sahib, Nangal in Punjab, once told him the value and magic of time. "Even if you try to hold it, once gone time never comes back," the teacher had said. Little did this man, who did not know how to talk in any language other than Punjabi.

Fit & fine: Pranvika Bedi

Dance with them
The year 2012 has turned out to be an awesome one for Bosco and Ceasar, Bollywood choreographers. Been in the profession for more than a decade, recognition has come only lately. Be it Senorita (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) or Bandhu (Cocktail), finally, they have carved their niche for themselves.

On the move: Bosco and Ceasar (R)


On the move: Bosco and Ceasar (R)

Fashion funda
Simply haute!
The hallmark of Abdul Haldar's career is that he started his innings designing for the King of Pop Michael Jackson. His couture collection is always the most sought after. The fashion designer has a guide on fashion ready-

Celeb Point
Dear Dara ji....
As I watched Ramayana, totally engrossed as a child, and saw the Sita haran, I was very upset till Lord Hanuman made his entry. He had a warmth and sincerity in his eyes and I felt, ‘now all is going to be fine, he's here!’

IT'S ROCKING
Kya kool music!
The adult comedy movie Kya Super Kool Hai Hum which stars Riteish Deshmukh, Neha Sharma, Tusshar Kapoor, Sarah Jane Dias and Chunky Pandey promises some good fun in terms of story and music as well. The track Shirt Da Button has an unusual title for a romantic song.

indulge
Natural appeal
Riding high on the waves of success of its luxury brand Ekmatra, Sarvoday Ashram announces the launch of its third concept store at Sector 9D in Chandigarh. The new Ekmatra store offers a complete range of handspun and handwoven natural apparels including fabrics, garments, home furnishings and accessories.

green thumb
Spot the enemy

When the enemy is visible it can be caught or killed but when the deadly activities are quiet and secretive, the victim suffers and the damage in such cases is irreparable. Similar is the case with plants. When you can not see the causal organisms, the insects, pathogens etc, the plants suffer imminent and permanent damage.

Master Chef
Pulp addiction
Split the word mango and what do you have --man+go and it actually gets the man going with the taste of its luscious pulp. Our mangoes are the pride of the nation and envy of the world. As the hot summer unfolds we wait each variety of mango to appear. Even desserts made with this fruit need very less additives and just a little effort will bring a wonderful dessert to the table. Here we bring you a quick mango mousse.

Feeling sexy didn't come easy: Kate
She has repeatedly been named one of the sexiest women alive but Kate Beckinsale says it wasn't always easy to feel sexy. The 38-year-old actress said she hasn't always been so confident in her appearance and it was only after meeting her husband Len Wiseman that she learnt to love herself.

Love self: Kate Beckinsale

Love self: Kate Beckinsale

Living healthy
Singer Demi Lovato has given up her cell phone as part of her healthy new lifestyle. The 19-year-old has battled numerous personal problems over the last few years and checked into rehab in 2010 to address issues, including bipolar disorder, self-harming and an eating disorder.

 


New me Demi Lovato


New me Demi Lovato

Follow the rhythm
Isha Sharwani started dancing when she was 7 years old. The stage performer who is now on Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa as well has dancing in her genes. She gives us tips on how to be a good dancer.

Dance basics: Isha Sharwani

It’s all in the genes
Abhay Deol, who has never tried his hands at masala action film in the past, will be seen doing some hardcore action in Prakash Jha’s Chakravhuh. Says the source, “The film is based on Naxalites and Abhay is playing one in the film, while Arjun (Arjun Rampal) plays a cop.


Dance basics: Isha Sharwani

Someone’s loss, other’s gain...
Ileana D’Cruz, who is making her Bollywood debut in the much talked about film BARFI!, is all gung-ho about her role in the film. The movie is a love triangle and Ileana will be Ranbir’s love interest as well as the narrator of the film.

Suri in for change
Following divorce with actor Tom Cruise, actress Katie Holmes is trying to change their daughter Suri Cruise's taste for expensive clothes. The six-year-old's wardrobe is estimated to be $3 million and her 33-year-old mother wants Suri to start living in a more conservative and normal manner.

Ekta’s blue-eyed boy
Handsome Eijaz Khan ruled TV a while ago before he moved on to films. And now he recently returned with Shubh Vivaah which didn’t deliver as expected. Here the actor talks about his equation with Ekta and his show which didn’t work wonders.

CHATTER BOX

ASTRO TURF

THE YEAR AHEAD

 





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