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Laughing her way to the point
In humour lays the crux of the matter, opines Anita Nair. In Chandigarh, the author shares her take on what a powerful device humour can be, while at a session, With Malice Towards All, at Literati 2014
Humour reaches where the stiff upper lip can't; can hide what a poker face cannot; can change what anger would not. Of the million things a funny statement can make, "It can make people think on the most serious of subjects." Author Anita Nair shares her take on what a powerful device humour can be, while at a session, With Malice Towards All, at Literati 2014.
While at most things funny, and all things serious, there's a take on the literary festivals itself. The lesser the merrier! "That only means having lesser number of festivals to go for," she laughs off.
Brown & crisp!
Young singer A Kay's latest track, Brown Boi, has already become a playlist
must-have. The singer, however, believes he still has a long way to go
He rolls up one leg of his track pants, runs his hand through his hair, which have been dyed in 'exotic'
colours, he looks at the crowd, throws his tilted smile and screams in the mike. Thereafter, he hangs in for a reaction, which is a single word — A Kay!
Triple Effect (L-r): Preet Hundal, A Kay and Bling Singh
In tune with victory
Chandigarh boy Vipul Sharma emerges victorious at Zee TV's dance reality show, Dil Se Naachein
Indiawaale
More than rhythm and beats (no blues!), it was about spirit and soul. How often do they ask you to dance with abandon, with all your heart and with all your might? That's all it took and that's all they did. Chandigarh boy, Vipul Sharma, 23, recalls the liberating set of instructions more than the euphoria of winning. "They just asked us to dance with our souls.
Step by step: Vipul Sharma and Gaurav on the show
Go-getter
Flying high
With persistence that validates improvement, the story of city lad Aryan Wadehra's journey spells success that falls directly in proportion to his efforts. Head boy of his school, St Kabir, this Class 10 boy is a perfect example of an all-rounder and has established his hold on academics, just as well as he juggles music and theatre. "I have been trained in vocal music since I was three and won the Voice of Chandigarh, in 2012 and 2013, consecutively," begins Aryan.
Punjabi Tadka
A tune to remember
Life is a game, you don't know when and how you are on the top of the game. Or completely out! Singer Mankirt Aulakh has lately entered the game and he seems to be in complete form. With his single track Kaka Ji making the rounds, this singer surely has a long innings to play. Mankirt can talk his heart out, he stands by his friends, he understands competition and he knows how to take things in his stride. His game changed after a small accident…"But for good," he smiles softly. Watch out for this young singer.
 Stress buster
Go easy on yourself
Virtually all of us experience stress at some stage of our lives. The other day I was sitting at a friend's place over coffee and a chat and since she is one of those smiling, positive people, I commented, "I don't think you ever take stress." Promptly, the spontaneous answer was, "You've got to be kidding. Of course I stress out! Which human doesn't?"
Star track
Enter SRK, the bad guy
Shah Rukh Khan will return for Don 3, to be directed by Farhan Akhtar. The team at Excel Entertainment has completed nearly half the script and production schedules will be finalised soon. The female casting is yet to be decided. Before that, SRK and Farhan will work on Raees.
 Chatter box
Hail the mentor
Actor-musician Himesh Reshammiya has taken the charge as the mentor on the show, India's Raw Star. He has replaced rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh after he had to step down, following an illness. Himesh will guide the artistes as they head close to the grand finale, which is just a few weeks away.
Guiding light: Himesh Reshammiya
Simply Raveena!
Actress Raveena Tandon, who is currently seen as a host on talk show Simply
Baatein, talks about her stint on television and more.
Are you enjoying your role as a host?
Yes, I am enjoying my time on Simply Baatein. My husband thinks it's my specialty because I can talk non-stop.
Astro turf
ARIES: You will feel very positive and optimistic. An intense discussion with your partner
can play on your mind all day long. Difficulties with a woman can arise. Tarot message: Your well-wishers will give you sound advice.
Lucky colour: Pink
Magic number: 30
The year ahead
If your birthday is November 10...
Number 10 under the Scorpio sign indicates that you are on an eternal quest to get to the very heart of any matter. Your planet, the Sun gives the qualities like intelligence, creativity, and reliability. You are highly focused and courageous. Health wise, you may have to deal with minor stress and tensions. The year, 2015 will be very favourable for business and trade. If you are healthy and are able to work hard, you will get good results. There can be some journeys related to business in the first part. You will go for a much-awaited professional journey.
Master Chef
Soup goes green
"Eat your greens! Eat your greens! Eat your greens!" As a child, I detested my dad's booming voice ordering us to clear our plates clean of the last bean or shred of cabbage. Little did I know I'd grow up to be just as menacing with my own bacchaas! For many years now, India has been cultivating broccoli, the green cousin to cauliflower! High in vitamin A and fibre, it reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and cancer. Its vitamin C levels help ward off common cold. I have to admit, broccoli isn't really so fantastic on our taste buds, but a great way to serve it is to convert it to soup!
Will travel for food?
Travel site TripAdvisor announced the results of its 'Dining out on vacation' survey conducted amongst 1,200 Indian travellers recently. The survey highlights how Indian travelers have consciously started working towards enhancing their dining experience when on vacation. It turns out, over 70% travellers research dining options before taking a trip, and 72% of them rely on online reviews for making a choice, asking local residents (57%) and friends and family (48%) are close next. Despite extensive research, only 4% travelers make reservations in restaurants of their choice.
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