That sporty streak
"It is kind of scary, I am extra-cautious when I see them drive. I try to stay at a hand's length, if possible miles away from cars that have women behind the wheel." This is an observation of a scared and concerned male driver Diljot Janjua from Mohali, who had to shell out Rs 10,000 from his pocket because a woman driver decided to switch lanes without giving an indicator!

Seema Jham in her SUV
Seema Jham in her SUV

Ritu Sehgal likes a fast ride
Ritu Sehgal likes a fast ride


Go green
Picturesque gardens with landscaping along with modern-day architectural inputs are the latest rage among Ludhiana folks these days. Something that was restricted to the crème-da-la-crème of the city earlier seems to have become a passion with many now. Not being bound by the area, big or small, the desire to have a manicured garden, maybe on the terrace, is fast becoming a trend.

Pushpinder Singh

Flower power
Men please take a note--your plain shirts and deep denims are a thing of the past. Today it is all about print. From floral fantasy to Hawaiian dreams (we are not counting Hawaiian prints on holiday shirts); patterns are what you will witness the coming spring in menswear section.

Zooming on Delhi
One thing that certainly goes in favour of the young generation today is their confidence. The ongoing exhibition Love at Second Sight on at Alliance Française-36 brings together three things that Saksham Malik loves to explore - photography, writing and travel. A collection of 17 of his pictures dot up the café.

CLICK AT SIGHT: Saksham Malik

CLICK AT SIGHT: Saksham Malik

Green thumb
Tree talk
Mahatama Gandhi had once said that mother earth has enough for man's need but not for his greed. When it comes to plants, I would like to add one more thing; if you want to kill a plant then tell about its medicinal value to the masses. They will do the job and very fast.

Dostana director clears the air
Dostana director Tarun Mansukhani is miffed with the reports of him being ousted from Dharma Productions. “I am being asked by a lot of people suddenly about the article about me being ousted from Dharma. Didn't care to clarify till now because I genuinely thought no one would take such rubbish seriously.

Second time lucky?
Hollywood star George Clooney is being pressured by his mother Nina Warren to tie the knot for a second time. The 51-year-old actor married actress Talia Balsam in 1989. They divorced in 1993. Clooney, who is currently dating wrestler Stacy Keibler, has vowed never to marry again, reported a publication.

A memory called punishment
Actress Mila Kunis once "freaked out" when she was forced to take the bus to the set of That '70S Show after her father confiscated her car keys. The Black Swan star found fame as a teenager on the hit US sitcom, and lived with her parents for the duration of her TV stint, reported a publication.

Bus tour: Mila Kunis

Bus tour: Mila Kunis

Mallika’s pain, Gihana’s gain
Mallika Sherawat seems to be going through rough times! Earlier this year, film-maker Priyadarshan insisted that her item number be dropped from Tezz, and now the actress has been removed from the Sachiin Joshi starrer Mumbai Mirror, directed by Ankush Bhatt.

Out for good
Funnyman Jason Segel is set to quit How I Met Your Mother after its eighth season airs later this year. The actor, who plays Marshall Eriksen in the show, will bow out as his Hollywood career has taken off in recent years with diverse roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The Muppets, reported a publication.

Mane matter
Actress Charlize Theron, who shaved off her famed blonde locks for her role in new movie Mad Max: Fury Road, is reportedly desperate for her hair to grow back. Theron, 36, was happy to do it for the film but now she is not comfortable with her new look, reported a website.

Hair there: Charlize Theron

Hair there: Charlize Theron



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