Ink link
If tattoos define a person then the Gen Next is an expressive lot. No wonder getting the portrait of loved ones etched on body is catching the fancy of youngsters 
Rishab Narang, a tattoo artist A honeybee on the nape, a butterfly on the ankle, a skull on the bulging biceps, a 'settled' Shiva on the chest, a dragon snaking his way from the nape to neck…..different images for different personalities and for a different reason.


Rishab Narang, a tattoo artist

Rani Mukerji on Aiyyaa
Rani Mukerji talks straight and always has very feminist answers. She talks about Aiyyaa which releases more than a year after No One Killed Jessica and her role in the movie, among other things.

Midnight’s Children… set for December release
It’s official. Deepa Mehta’s next film Midnight’s Children, based on the novel by Salman Rushdie, is all set to release in India this December, with the author’s voiceover.

Getting candid with Divya Dutta
With over 60 films in her kitty, you can’t deny the fact that Divya Dutta is a favourite of most directors. Since her first movie, Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna (1994), there has been no looking back for this pretty and petite actress. She exhibits a magnificent ability to completely transform into the characters she plays. We caught up with the gorgeous Divya to talk about her journey so far, her latest film Heroine and a lot more…

When Shah Rukh hated love stories
Despite the fact that Shah Rukh Khan has acted in many love stories, the star was against doing love stories. But it was filmmaker Yash Chopra who made him change his thoughts.

Sonam has rejected many films: Anil Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor has done only seven films in the five years that she has spent so far in Bollywood but her father Anil Kapoor says he is proud of his daughter's choice of projects.

First from last
Kismet Love Paisa Dilli is such a big flop that cinema houses are pulling it down and cutting down shows, replacing them with other movies including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak! Now that is unheard of!

Classical touch
Kartik-Music & Dance Utsav, an annual affair from this year onwards, takes off on October 13. To celebrate the month of Indian festivals such as Navratras and Dusshera, the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi will organise Kartik Music and Dance Utsav from this year onwards.

it’s happening 
A tribute to the Begum
Pracheen Kala Kendra is organising its 180th Monthly Baithak Programme featuring noted singer Pamela Singh. She will pay a musical tribute to Begum Akhtar in an evening of ghazals.

Indulge
Suit your Chinese plate!
Be a little creative here…and this includes taking a pick from your choice of noodles along with the sauce and one main dish from the Wok. There you have set up your own Chinese bowl and you are very much digging into something interesting from The Chinese Bowl Festival at Park Plaza Sector-17, Chandigarh. It is fairly simple; the meal is served in a bowl and the guest chooses the main dish, sauce and staple, which serves as the main dish in the bowl.

Memory bank
The US: Erstwhile land of opportunities has left Dinesh Verma richer in terms of memories and images. Working in the field of insurance has been his profession, while his passion is photography.

Friends, forever
Shantanu Ray Chibber & Sheershak AnandSheershak Anand and Shantanu Ray Chibber wanted to pursue different careers, but destiny brought them together into the field of film-making
Shantanu Ray Chibber and Sheershak Anand, writer-director duo, have a real-life story that reads like a film script. Their bond of their friendship has been cemented by the common career they are pursuing now.

two to tango: Shantanu Ray Chibber & Sheershak Anand

green thumb
Pick up the right rose
With changing lifestyle and love for flowers, roses have become more popular than ever. Celebrations like Friendship Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and above all, the Valentine’s Day, have further given a boost to the popularity of roses. Gardeners want to have roses in their home garden but surprisingly, the plant is hardly available by name. There are some sources that claim to give named varieties but authentication is a far cry.

Bigg opportunity
Urvashi Dholakia has been a popular figure on TV, especially due to her famous role Komolika. Now, she is a constant figure in Bigg Boss. We caught up with the actress before she entered the house…

chatter box
Who wants to live Poonam’s life?
Poonam Pandey, known for her rather loud and boisterous persona, is always vying for attention and stops at nothing; be it her bold tweets or her rather popular claims to strip! Grapevine has it that the sultry model, who leads a rather fascinating life, now wants to give her fans a chance to live her life! Buzz is that she has approached the makers of Live My Life (wherein a die-hard fan gets an opportunity to live the life of his favourite superstar) to be part of the show. She has a huge fan base which is no secret but would someone want to live her life for a day? It would be fascinating to see if there is any!

Horror stint
You first caught sight of this young Jammu lad on TV as Aryan Khanna in the series Special Squad. And if you’ve been wondering what Bhanu Uday has been up to post the successful TV stint, we’ve found out that he’s been pursuing his film career and will soon be seen in the lead role in a horror film Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai. “I wanted to act in films. But on the second day of landing in Mumbai, I got the offer to act in Special Squad and grabbed the opportunity!” informs the NSD-trained actor.

The year ahead
If your birthday is October 11...
Efforts for future will bring results. There will be a good atmosphere at work. Financial gains may not give you smooth returns. You may suffer from cold or pain in thighs. Someone will tell you a secret about one of the bosses - keep it to yourself or you risk losing your job. You'll feel demoralised as you feel your partner's feelings aren't mutual. Seek comfort in a close friend who will cheer you up.

Astro Turf
ARIES: Your card Eight of Wands suggests that extra money is likely to come. You will start off in a confident, optimistic mood. Life is not likely to run according to plan. Personal dreams, hopes and wishes are up for review. Tarot message: Take time before reacting. 





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