Direct to the point
The quirk of his characters isn't an ostentatious reflection of his demeanour, maybe that's why two-movie-old director Abhishek Chaubey intrigues more than he lets on. An earnest, rooted film-maker, the kind who travels with a bag full of fruits, is as much an illusion as Mr Chaubey a reality.


Flying high
It's one thing to scale new heights and it's another thing to start with the Everest. As in Mount Everest! Mumbai girl Shamata Anchan steps into the shoes of 21-year-old small town girl Anjali Singh Rawat, who's out to scale Mount Everest. A character she can proudly call her launch pad.

First step: Shamata Anchan

First step: Shamata Anchan

Keen eye, keener take
There are only one or two considerations that reflect truly upon the art of filmmaking, both in terms of treatment and approach, thereby pronouncing it as either commercial or parallel cinema. This probably reasons the concerns of Indian film directors.


Deep focus: Hansal Mehta Photo: S Chandan


Deep focus: Hansal Mehta Photo: S Chandan

stress buster
Spare a thought
Taking proper care of your body, mind and soul can keep you in optimum shape for handling stress. You can't really control your circumstances, but it is truly in your own hands to control how well you take care of yourself.

Doc Talk
Mind the seasons
Skin happens to be the reflection of how one is affected by changes in our environment. For many people, the seasonal change brings uncomfortable variations to the skin of the face, hands and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general dull feeling: they get skin so dull, it results in flaking, cracking, even eczema (in which the skin becomes inflamed).

TRENDSETTER
Formal first
This young man teams his style with oodles of confidence and elegance. At 20, Angad Chahal, who is a student at the Law Department, Panjab University, swears by the formal look that adds copious layers of elegance to his style.

Dress circle: Angad Chahal

Dress circle: Angad Chahal

One for the bride
The wedding season is here. And to give wedding shoppers a good option, couturier Rupam K Grewal, who owns the label Jaamawar Minx, unveils her wedding collection at their outlet in Elante Mall, Chandigarh.


Wedding dresses showcased at the Jaamawar Minx outlet in Chandigarh


Wedding dresses showcased at the Jaamawar Minx outlet in Chandigarh

Clean sweep
The advent of smart phones has made our lives so easy that just with the touch of a finger on your mobile screen or tablet screen you can gain access to a world of information. Since the phone's screen is frequently pressed against your cheek when talking, it has a tendency to get soiled.

In memory of a beloved pet
Actress Emma Watson has dedicated a Britannia Award to her pet hamster who died on the sets of the first Harry Potter film. The 24-year-old actress accepted the award for British Artist of the Year at the Britannia Awards, hosted by BAFTA, reported a website.

Alia unplugged
Alia Bhatt is currently on a winning streak and she has become media's darling too. She has her hands full with link ups, short videos, commercials and movies. Having been linked to every co-star, she talks about men and more.

 

 

On the go: Alia Bhatt

On the go: Alia Bhatt

Commendable co-star
Atonement star Keira Knightley has praised the compassion of co-star Bendedict Cumberbatch and commended his incredible rise to fame. The pair star in biopic The Imitation Game, in which Cumberbatch plays trailblazing mathematician Alan Turing, who helped break the Enigma code during World War II.

Friend indeed: Keira Knightley


Friend indeed: Keira Knightley

It’s over and how
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence was spotted visiting her ex-boyfriend Chris Martin's house in Malibu, California. In some photos, the X-Men: Days of Future Past actress could be seen behind the wheel of her plateless Cadillac CTS, reported a website. Lawrence, 24, kept a low profile when arriving at the house. She reportedly spent two hours inside the house to collect her personal belongings.

 

Past imperfect: Jennifer Lawrence


Past imperfect: Jennifer Lawrence

Strolling on new heights
Nik Wallenda, The King of the Highwire, is back at it again. This time, he is heading to the historic windy city of Chicago to attempt his most audacious and challenging tightrope walk yet. And like the legendary Wallenda family tradition, he will do it all without a net or harness. He is also planning to walk a portion of the tightrope walk over the Chicago skyline wearing a blindfold.

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