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The road less travelled
 Imitiaz Ali and Alia Bhatt hit the
Highway
. At the end of the journey, they have come up with some refreshing experiences to share with
us...
Some just wait for the story to unfold and then some, with a spring in their step, pack their bags, roll that map and get rolling. Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali believes in going out in search of stories rather than being hit by one. This time in this quest to find himself and something more, he is joined by the pretty student of the year, Alia Bhatt. As they near the Highway, they stop by in Chandigarh and turn the pages of their travel diaries.
Good
times: Alia Bhatt and (below) With Director Imtiaz ali. Photo: S ChANDAN
Over a cuppa coffee
Modern day coffee houses have literally become workplaces for the youngsters in Ludhiana…
A cup of coffee and nice ambience around; the menu, the laptop and the i-pad rolled open, it's time to get started with the day's work as you sip along. Modern day coffee houses are doubling up as work places for the young ‘mobile’ Indians.
Since the beginning of the coffee houses in the 17th century, these have been the breweries of great thoughts; where the ideas of social change have fermented. These have been places where various schools of thought have germinated in different countries.
Console magic
Dj Nikhil Nehta, the first one from Chandigarh to have played at the Sunburn Festivals in Bangalore and Goa, loves to play progressive trance...
Nikhil Mehta, despite being young, has already carved a special niche for himself in the world of DJs. Nikhil graduated from DAV College, Chandigarh, in 2012 and from there on decided to follow his passion — music. Presently, DJ Nikhil Mehta is the first in the city to have played at the Sunburn Festival in Bangalore and
Goa. We catch up for more.
The ‘in’ side
Landmark!
As trends change and your landscape becomes overgrown, consider giving them a fresh look by sprucing things up with a landscape makeover. This will easily improve the overall appearance of your home and make your outdoor living space a more inviting place.
Three cheers: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif during the annual Mumbai Police event, Umang 2014, in Mumbai recently. Photo: PTI
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Par Excellence
The position of the ball
The ball position has a huge influence on impact and the ball flight. A small change in the position of the ball in relation to the stance can alter the direction and trajectory of the shot. The desired ball position can vary for player to player as it depends on many factors. In the old days the ball position varied with the length of the club.
Doc Talk
Grey matter
Just as the full scalp hair is regarded as a sign of vigour, so does the colour of the hair. Visible grey hair is regarded as a sign of ageing or 'loss of youth' in an era where everyone is striving to remain 'forever young'. Today's high levels of stress and fast lifestyles are causing rapid greying of the hair, even in youngsters in their twenties. Therefore, the desire to delay grey hair is paramount and so is the search for the means to retain natural hair colour, along with hair health.
What makes Sonam uncomfortable?
The awards season is here and one actress you would be missing at all the awards functions is Sonam Kapoor. Even though she is nominated for her career-turning performance in Aanand Rai’s Raanjhanaa, Sonam would have to give the awards functions a miss. She explains the reason…
A ‘tweet’ encounter
Ankhon Dekhi is a humorous film about a man's journey, the script for which has been written by Rajat
Kapoor. In fact, Rajat approached quite a few production houses with the script. After failing to raise money for his upcoming independent film, a disheartened Rajat Kapoor had poured out his disappointment in a tweet. Within hours, he landed a producer.
Bachchans are together!
Of late the media has been abuzz with rumours that Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya have moved out of their family home with their little daughter Aaraadhya. However, these rumours have left Bachchan family amused, annoyed and exasperated.
Substance please!
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who will be seen in Salman Khan starrer Kick, says he is not doing a blink-and-you-miss-it role in the film.
Earlier, Nawazuddin appeared in commercial films like Sarfarosh, Talaash and others. Now, he will be seen in the mass entertainer Kick. "It is not that I will do a blink-and-you-miss-it role in a big commercial film of A-list actors. The story (of Kick) is good, hence I agreed to do it. The story is superb. The script inspired me to do the film," Nawazuddin said in an interview.
Chatter box
A role that matters
In the longest running family drama show, Niyati that is telecast on Sahara One, the list of qualities that women seem to like about Niyati's character, played by Aastha Chaudhary are that she is simple, family-oriented, and honest. Born in Alwar (Rajasthan), Aastha is currently playing the role of an IPS officer in the show. She has rocked the television industry by performing various characters. We talk to this social and very simple actor about show and more…
Astro turf
ARIES: You can achieve quite a lot once you get going. Never trust a stranger. Socially, you
may have some problems with a loved one. However, it would not be too serious.
Pet passion
Twice the joy
One is more often than not intrigued by the capacity of a human heart to seek comfort in almost anything that has life; perhaps the reason that makes a dog a man's best friend! Rosa is a Labrador and Shadow is an Alsatian; they are both in love with the Kangs at their house in Sector 35, Chandigarh. Reason: the pets are pampered to a degree beyond expression.
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 21...
Grasp every opportunity. You'll receive an interesting offer from your loved one and this will lead to complicity and emotional harmony. Dealing with service people could be a breeze this year. You'll find that you have the intellectual drive needed to ask them just the right questions. Relationships may have to be nurtured. Those, who are close to you, could feel left out. You may consider going on a trip to a distant location, which has always fascinated you perhaps because someone you know has tendered an invitation and you can't really see how to decline.
Congratulations & celebrations
Raageshwari Loomba, an Indian pop singer, television anchor, yoga expert, former VJ of Channel V and MTV and motivational guru will enter into wedlock to a London based international law barrister Sudhanshu Swaroop on January 27 in Mumbai.
Li Lo’s move to London?
Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan is reportedly keen to move to London after falling in love with the city's nightlife.
The 27-year-old actress, who has enjoyed a recent trip to the city, is said to be interested to make a more permanent switch from Los Angeles.
"Lindsay loves London nightlife and has been out almost every night since she's been here," a source said.
"She feels like she can stay under the radar a bit more here than in LA. Lindsay has said she'd love to live in Notting Hill," the source added.
— PTI
Ranbir says no
Ranbir Kapoor has declined working in a commercial for a soap brand because he does not want to be associated with feminine products. The commercial would have featured ex-flame Deepika Padukone. Issues of him refusing the ad because of her are ruled out because they are doing a film together.
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