Shoot at sight
Ecological hazards, HIV/AIDS or exploitation of the underprivileged, wherever there is a story of human interest, these shutter-happy young social activists are there to capture those events in their camera
There are causes and there are concerns, just as there are crisis and there are complications. Poverty, terrorism, global warming; no dearth of social issues, endless list of hurdles …But then someone's got to walk the talk and make a difference where it matters. Fortunately, these young documentarians have set the camera rolling in the right direction, are zooming in at the right issues and are playing just the right role behind the lens.
Mehek Uppal

Lock kiya jaye
As the Big B returns on small screen with Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 4, we try to find out if the good ol' quiz competitions are a thing of the past
The tension was almost palpitable as we waited, holding on to our breath and the formidable man on the judge's chair repeated the famous question, 'Computer ji Akaash ji ko bataiye sahi jawab kya hai.' Take my word for it, not a soul moved, many heart skipped a beat till we heard….. "Sahi Jawab Akash ji.".
Amitabh in Kaun Banega Crorepati

Money matters
Hollywood star Jessica Biel lives in constant fear of running out of money because she never knows where her next salary cheque is coming from. The 28-year-old actor, who is dating pop star Justin Timberlake, admits she worries about paying the bills because she can go months without receiving any movie offers. "Since I was so young when I started (acting) I didn't think about it (money). I just liked it, it was fun. But as I got older and started to become an adult and then had to get a car and have to pay for insurance and all those things... it's a huge worry. For example,I haven't worked at all this year.

Starry tantrum
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Tamil superstar Rajnikanth launched the music of their forthcoming film Enthiran here amid a grand musical extravaganza. The 36-year-old actor looked ravishing in a maroon churidar-kameez at the event which was also attended by the film's director Shankar and composer A R Rahman. The show had a high tech tone with digital music and men dressed as robots on the stage.

No more running away
Actor Julia Roberts, who has starred in a number of romantic comedy movies, feels she is now getting too old to take on any more roles in the genre. The 42-year-old star, who has five-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus and son Henry, three, with her cameraman husband Daniel Moder, admits she feels far too mature to portray a love lorn character. "I think I'm too old for those silly situations of unrequited love! It becomes less plausible when you're in the 40s to be walking down in the hallways because a boy walks by! I've read a couple lately that are more original and more mature, but they just didn't seem to fit for me," Roberts said.

Julia Roberts

Voice over
Popstar Justin Timberlake is delighted to lend his voice for the character Boo-Boo in the forthcoming Yogi Bear movie as he was a huge fan of the original cartoon series. The Sexyback hitmaker is lending his southern tones to Yogi Bear's sidekick Boo-Boo in a forthcoming part-live action movie version of the hit cartoon.

Animal magnetism
Actor Pamela Anderson has come forward to save dogs, affected by the BP oil spill in America. The former Baywatch star, who is an animal rights activist skipped an after party hosted by David Hasselhoff to fly overnight to New Orleans and help evacuate dogs with PETA. "There are far more dogs than homes everywhere, but the crisis in Louisiana is prompting people to open their hearts and doors to animals in trouble," Anderson said in a statement.

Pamela Anderson

Kitchen queen
Socialite Paris Hilton claims herself to be an amazing cook, who loves to make delicious breakfast for her friends. The 29-year-old hotel heiress, loves spending her free time creating delicious culinary treats for her pals.

Hair today, gone tomorrow
A report says a British woman changes her hairstyle more than 100 times during her lifetime. What is your count?
Those two greasy, almost oil-dripping plaits, tied with red or blue ribbons! The other segment was of those who are forced to have the easy maintenance style (or no style at all) -the boy cut. In between are those lucky ones who were allowed to wear that famous blunts. That's all about experimenting with hair and cuts till the school level! Even if the situation changes at the college level, how often do you think a typical Indian woman changes her hairstyle in her lifetime?

Spice up
Face-off
I am often asked about the difference between facemasks and face packs. Actually, the meaning and functions of cosmetic facemasks and face packs overlap. They more or less imply the same and are used almost synonymously. However, essentially a face pack is a corrective or restorative treatment for the face, which performs other functions too, like cleansing, toning. A face pack can comprise of fruit or vegetable pulp, pastes of herbs or leaves, clays and powders, or even a treatment cream.

Lady in white Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra during the inauguration of a Culture Gully, Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon — PTI photo

Nourishing thought
 How much should a pregnant woman eat? The revised eat-for-two theory...
We are sure that there must have been times when pregnant women were advised to consume as much desi ghee as they could for their and the health of the baby. Also, there must have been times when women were asked to increase their diet manifold for the same purpose. Now, when the mothers are more aware as to what and how much they should eat, a serious advice on the same by National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) a health watchdog of the British government demands some attention. In a recently released report it has mentioned, "It has been forced to speak out against the common advice to prevent an obesity crises among mothers-to-be. Expectant mothers should not eat for two as it can pose danger to their health."

F(L)ABULOUS!
Exercising, an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits may be the best way to lose weight and stay fit but unfortunately some people, particularly those suffering from morbid obesity, may not be able to do so even if they want to. Advances in medical sciences have made it possible for people with even morbid obesity to shed extra kilos and acquire a lean look over a period of time. Albeit one has to undergo a scalpel surgery but these are scarless and the results are amazing.

Flax-ible approach
Looking for a health-promoting snack? Enjoy a handful of mild nutty tasting flax seeds that will take care of your hunger. You will get a wealth of nutrition at the same time. When it comes to the scientific name of flaxseeds, the name says it all. Flaxseeds are known as Linum usitatissimum meaning ‘most useful’. Flax seeds (Alsi), also known as Linseed is a part of the Limaceae family. The flax flower is grown for both the flax seeds and its flax seed oil (linseed oil). Flax seeds are somewhat bigger than sesame seeds (til seeds) and contain a rigid shell that is smooth and glossy, their color varies from deep amber to reddish brown.

Matters of heart
Women who take calcium supplements to improve bone density in middle age could face 30 per cent higher risk of heart attacks, warn researchers. Researchers in New Zealand's Aberdeen and Auckland universities found the link after reviewing 11 studies covering 12,000 persons who were taking supplements of calcium compounds.

Two girls in the BFF mode DJ RYK turns out friendship day tunes at Arizona-9

City joints rock as youngsters celebrate Friendship Day