Script gone awry
We talk about bridging the gap between India and Pakistan, we talk about friendly matches, friendly concerts; we talk about exporting and importing talent.
Stills from the movies Veer Zaara and (R) Dhoom 3.
Stills from the movies Veer Zaara and (R) Dhoom 3. Stills from the movies Veer Zaara and (R) Dhoom 3.

Classical approach
Ramneek Singh For artistes who devote their soul to music, it becomes not just their profession but a way of life. Ramneek Singh may seem to underplay her talent on the commercial front, but she surely executes its teachings rather thoroughly in her personal life. Although Ramneek’s journey as a musician was governed by fate, she gives due credit to the guru-shishya parampara, which she believes has fostered in her the essential qualities of a classical musician.
voice over: Ramneek Singh. Photo: S Chandan

True portrayal
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is screening a film Saacha (The Loom), which is based on Marathi poet Narayan Surve, renowned artist Sudhir Patwardhan and the city of Mumbai. The film has been directed by Anjali Monteiro and KP Jayasankar, who are professors at the Centre for Media and Cultural Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
Two’s company
Bollywood actors Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi during the music launch of Dedh Ishqiya
Bollywood actors Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi during the music launch of Dedh Ishqiya. Photo: PTI

Get Lucky
Christmas and New Year is the time for the celebration and festivities all over the world. This year DLF City Centre Mall at IT Park, Chandigarh has come up with a Christmas and New Year Shopping bonanza lasting till January 4, 2014.

it’s rocking
Confident stroke
For all you Justin Bieber fans, Confident is a brand new single by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber featuring Chase The Rapper. The song is the tenth and final in Bieber's series Music Mondays; the first nine being Heartbreaker, which was followed by All That Matters, Hold Tight, Recovery, Bad Day, All Bad, PYD, Roller Coaster and Change Me. Here's what Bieber fans have to say about Confident.

star track
LiLo branded childish by friends
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan's new crowd of younger friends have reportedly called her childish and are concerned by her behaviour. The 27-year-old actress has been accused of acting immaturely and causing drama by her new friends, who are all around 10 years younger than her.

Hit debuts of the 2013

chatter box
A still from Uttaran On the fag end
Grapevine is abuzz with a rumour that Colors' Uttaran will soon go off air. The channel has asked the makers to end it by January end as there are two new shows waiting for a decent slot, including Giaa Manek's new show starring Vibhuti. Now its only a matter of time that Uttaran's good run ends on television.
Going soon: A still from Uttaran

The year ahead
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