Crystal maze
A mannequin donning a cut-sleeves sequined jacket placed strategically at the window of a Tommy Hilfiger store garnered two different reactions. To some, it looked out of place as if borrowed from suit and saree stores while to the others it came as a reassurance that bling isn't just staple to ethnic wear. It casually underlined another fact that bling is for all occasions and you don't have to wait for one!

 


Shining through: Deepika Padukone and (R) Sonakshi Sinha

Shining through: Deepika Padukone and (R) Sonakshi Sinha

Music to the ear
The remix trend, the reality shows, the rampant piracy…he has been there long enough and patiently smiled through all the trends as well as the tribulations that the music industry has been through. While witnessing the art and artistes take turns and evolve for good or for bad, he has managed keeping his wits intact.

Eye of the storm
It's a technological advancement that pledges to benefit entire mankind. Environmentalists might hold grudges against technologists for interfering with the ways of nature but considering the loss that tornados and hurricanes cause, it's only wise to take selective aid of technology.

Nature care: John Rennie

Nature care: John Rennie

Designs on the city
A naïve, demure young girl, a Miss India Femina finalist Neelam Dhanda made Ludhiana her home more than four decades back and since then she has been weaving her inherent talent into the social fabric of the town.

Spring in their steps
A painting exhibition inspired by the beauty of nature can't be better timed than the advent of spring. The idea struck Neenu Vij a week back and she was at it in no time, sending queries to artists if they would like to contribute and then short-listing artworks she felt complemented the theme.


Brush with nature: Artists showcase their works based on spring.

Brush with nature: Artists showcase their works based on spring

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Dramatic offer
Theatre for Theatre (TFT) under the directorship of Sudesh Sharma is coming back yet again with a four-day theatrical extravaganza with the TFT Basant Theatre Festival at the Randhawa Auditorium in Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh.



Play full: A scene from Baldey Tibbey.


Play full: A scene from Baldey Tibbey

it’s rocking
Prism-atic view
Topping the Billboard charts this week is the song called Dark Horse by Katy Perry, which is a single from her fourth studio album, Prism. The song features guest vocals from Juicy J and was written by Perry, Sarah Hudson, Juicy J, Max Martin, Cirkut and Dr Luke. Perry and Hudson originally conceived the song during a writing session in Perry's hometown, Santa Barbara, California.

CELEB POINT
Theme for a dream
Not many are aware that my uncle has been a renowned director of his time. Making superhit films like Tarana and Agent Vinod. My childhood has many memories of spending my summer holidays in Mumbai visiting him. I used to be so excited to visit Mumbai. Juhu beach with camel and horse rides, which are now banned, bhel puri, maami's awesome food and most important, mama's film shoots! It mesmerized me. His world, movies and the stars he met!

The fun gets bigger
Pizza Hut, introduces the new the big range of pizzas with eight big slices, on an all new crust. Any of the five big pizzas, which are edge to edge-topped are available at just Rs 199 each which makes it truly unbelievable. And the pizzas are being delivering pizzas on horses!

Sunay Bhasin, director, marketing, Pizza Hut India, launching the big pizza

Sunay Bhasin, director, marketing, Pizza Hut India, launching the big pizza

Laughing away to glory
Kapil Sharma, one of the biggest names on Indian television, has signed a 3-film contract with Yash Raj Films. He is to make his debut in Bank-Chor that is to be made under their Youth Films Division Y-Films that has been credited to have made last year's sleeper hit Mere Dad Ki Maruti.

Sajid has his hands full
First thought that comes to mind when we think of Sajid Nadiadwala is trust and dependability. Actors, directors keep returning to his banner to work with him as he creates a comfortable and creatively conducive environment for ideas to become successful films.

Dimple to play Paris Hilton?
Playing the cranky granny in her last film What The Fish has given Dimple Kapadia wardrobe jitters. Apparently Dimple has roped in her old friends Abu-Sandeep to do all her clothes for her next film Welcome Back and is personally supervising her every sartorial move in the film. According to sources Dimple plays a high-flying seductress. "The role is akin to Paris Hilton. Anees has borrowed liberally from Paris' lifestyle and wardrobe for Dimple in Welcome Back," an actor from the film whispers.

Image makeover: Dimple Kapadia

Emraan braves it out
Emraan Hashmi is back in Mumbai and has begun shooting for Vikram Bhatt's Mr. X. He talks about his son's treatment in Canada.

Image makeover: Dimple Kapadia

Out in open
Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who had been evading queries about her latest relationship, has finally confirmed that she and actor Harman Baweja are dating. The 35-year-old actress, who has previously dated model-actor Dino Morea and Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham, said she is blessed to be in a relationship with Harman, 33.

Changing times
Rucha Hasabnis, who has been playing the role of Rashi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, is more excited than ever before. Post the leap, the show has got a good response and she has got a better role. She talks about it and more.

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