Those who matter...
Even if we criticise the Punjabi film industry for giving us some repetitive dose of useless comedy or some meaningless topics, there is no denying the fact that it is this Punjabi film industry that has given space to many satellite departments that are now as important as production, direction and acting.
Director Rohit Jugraj (second from left) has choreographed the action sequences of Punjabi film Jatt James Bond
Director Rohit Jugraj (second from left) has choreographed the action sequences of Punjabi film Jatt James Bond

Electrifying!
A few hours before her show, which will also pull down the curtains to the Wills India Fashion Week autumn/ winter 2014, Namrata Joshipura is all over the place. She has to take a look at the last minute fittings, review music, check sets, in-between give interviews....She is so caught up that she can’t spare a few moments even to introspect if she is nervous or hassled by the pressure of being the grand finale designer.

 

Namrata Joshipura at a last year’s fashion week


Namrata Joshipura at a last year’s fashion week

Starting point
What would have been just another lazy Sunday morning turned out to be high on inspiration and insight, packing much fodder for thought especially for the parents and teachers who sat in rapt attention at Dikshant International School.

the ‘in’ side
Optical illusion
Redecorating or constructing a house? Please remember to maximize on space or the illusion of space. I’ve seen many homes cramped up by poor lighting, oversized furniture, wrong colour schemes and unnecessary clutter.

stress buster
Find your way to happiness
We all know that different personality traits impact our stress levels differently. Most of us are not really very consciously aware of our personality type or traits and also how these traits actually affect our stress levels.

Master Chef
Nut cracker
Studies have shown that consuming small amounts of nuts regularly has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease. Nuts are rich in nutrition but are also dense in calories. Hence, portion-size does matter! Research has shown that it's easy to chomp through a large helping of nuts while watching TV or working on the laptop.

Young stories
The 19th European Film Festival brings a collection of 19 award-winning movies showcasing different stories of youth to Chandigarh! It's a collection of dreams and passion, fear and frustration, fun and joy, mistakes and recognition - for both the young and not-so-young.
Scene from Bulgarian film Sneakers
Scene from Bulgarian film Sneakers

Girlfriend to the rescue
Singer-actress Selena Gomez is reportedly going to testify in court in relation to a lawsuit launched by a paparazzo against her boyfriend Justin Bieber. The paparazzo said that the Come & Get It singer was with Bieber during the alleged attack in 2012 and she was subpoenaed in the lawsuit, reported a publication online.


Support system: Selena Gomez


Support system: Selena Gomez

As crazy as it gets
Pop star Lady Gaga turned heads at her birthday party wearing a nude-coloured bodysuit. The 28-year-old Judas hit maker celebrated her birthday at the Roseland Ballroom wearing a dress that also featured some roses, which were strategically placed to cover her modesty, reported a publication.

It’s a girl for Christina!
Pop star Christina Aguilera has revealed that she and her production assistant fiance Matt Rutler are expecting a baby girl later this year. The 33-year-old pregnant singer revealed the baby's gender while performing at a concert in Malaysia, reported a publication. "It's fun, I'm having another little one.

A painful separation
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's mother is reportedly devastated over her daughter's separation with Coldplay singer Chris Martin after 11 years of marriage. Paltrow's mother, Blythe Danner, loves Chris and tried to convince her daughter to save her decade-old relationship, reported a website.

Troubled times: Gwyneth Paltrow

No political aspirations: Vidya Balan
National award-winning actress Vidya Balan, who is on a mini break from her hectic career, says she has no plans to join politics and will stick to her acting career. "I don't have a political bent of mind except that I will cast my vote like a responsible citizen of India," Balan told reporters during the launch of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Troubled times: Gwyneth Paltrow

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