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Dress decode
It is neither a date, nor an evening out, not a club night, not a day out on the streets, not even a Sunday at home. Dressing up for a brunch party is not as much of a fashion crisis as a style dilemma. A faux paus attributed to ignorance rather than negligence.

Upward journey
A hub of diverse creative activities and rich craftsmanship from all over the country, the 6th edition of Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, being organised by Chandigarh Administration in collaboration with North-Zone Cultural Centre, is all set to be held from November 14 to November 23 at Kalagram. This mela is a platform for the talented artistes, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen form all over India who execute and exhibit their creations and art-lovers who flock there.

Star track
Aamir wants to play Circuit
Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan When Munna and Rancho are on sets along with their makers, the conversation largely is around Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots. While shooting on the sets of PK, Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan and Sanjay Dutt would indulge in conversation about Rajus' two films they have worked in.
Now get ready for French remakes
I’d love to do Punjabi films: Aditi
Shraddha’s got green fingers

laughter riot: Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan

Floral tribute
Along with the countless interpretations, art comes with countless inclinations. While some like it figurative, some like it simple. Way too simple; as simple as a bunch of roses put together in a frame. Chandigarh-based artist Vandana Malhotra's exhibition, titled Fragrances, on at Bistro Flamme Bois, can be summed up in one word — floral.

natural touch: Vandana Malhotra

An inside view of the Elante Mall Festival bonanza
Shopping is fun, but if it needs to be an experience then there ought to be much more than an array of products at display. Taking the right cues, Elante Mall comes up with annual Diwali Fiesta. Thrown in are a large number of activities, photo opportunities and a chance to win prizes. As you walk in, colourful lights in lotus shape and floral dome structures, spell festivity in all caps. "During Diwali everyone is in a festive spirit and to celebrate that spirit, we are holding special promotions…there will be hourly, daily and weekly prizes," shares Manoj Agarwal, head of operations, Elante.

decked up: An inside view of the Elante Mall

Tradition meets fashion
If you want to see and feel fine sarees, the kinds worn by idols of Pamavati Biwi and Nancharamma (the two wives of Lord Venketeshwar) at Tirupati or the Sambhalpuri cotton saris that Indira Gandhi had (more than 100) in her wardrobe, well ongoing Weaves at Himachal Bhavan-26 is the place to go.

Gift it with a theme...
A wedding or a festival, it all calls for a personal touch. If there's a theme to reflect customisation, nothing like it. What better way than to start with invites or gifts?

Chatter box
SRK in comedy zone
The team of Happy New Year on the show Comedy Nights With Kapil What happens when the king of romance meets the king of comedy? Well, it calls for a royal laughter challenge. This is exactly what happened when Shah Rukh Khan and the entire team of Happy New Year visited Comedy Nights With Kapil to promote their film. We can imagine how funny and hilarious the outcome must have been.

The team of Happy New Year on the show Comedy Nights With Kapil

The year ahead
If your birthday is October 12...

Astro turf