Who's the boss?
Hollywood heartthrob Ben Affleck says that he occupies the lowest position in his family's pecking order and his young daughters often boss him around.
The Pearl Harbour actor who has two daughters, Violet, 4, and Seraphina, 20 months, with wife Jennifer Garner, said that he is treated like a serf at home, reported People magazine online.
Fashion friends
Hollywood star Jennifer Garner has found an unlikely friend in British comedian Russell Brand and they are bonding by sharing fashion and beauty tips on the set of their latest film Arthur.
The actress, who is married to actor Ben Affleck, grew close to Katy Perry's beau after they started discussing about their favourite beauty products.
Hide 'n' seek
Hollywood actor Mel Gibson, who has been the paparazzi darling for some time, had another run in with them when his attempt to go incognito failed to fool the media.
The actor is currently involved in an ugly custody battle with ex Oksana
Grigorieva, who also alleges that the Braveheart star assaulted her.
Lean on her
Celebrity fitness expert Leena Mogre is here to convert you into a health freak
Dizzy after a late night party, a cross-firing session with the boss at work, an accidental 'slight' muscle pull, an upset stomach that you loaded with everything on the platter, or a heavy downpour, … there are 101 reasons to miss your exercise or a date at the gymnasium.
Family time
Having enjoyed the status of being one of the most affluent cities of the country that offers a better standard of living to its denizens as compared to rest of India, another news that comes our way is that most of our city folks prefer to spend time with their family.
A recent research by the Centre for Applied Sociology, New Delhi, reveals that people in our city like doing household chores on weekends along with their spouses or family members.
Perfect move
Bollywood actor Govinda's daughter Narmmadaa Ahuja says she wants to be perfect in every way before taking a plunge in acting. "Before entering into the industry I want to be perfect in every way. I did not want to come unprepared or unpolished, make a hush-hush debut and disappoint my family and audiences," Narmmadaa said.
Make belief
Johnny Depp was not injured during the filming of the fourth instalment of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and the bruises seen on his face were part of his make-up, says the Hollywood star's representative.
Baring act
Lindsay Lohan stopped traffic in Hollywood yesterday when she appeared bra-less in a sheer top.
With the Californian sun increasing the transparency of her risqué clobber, the Mean Girls star left onlookers in no doubt she'd snubbed her bra drawer again, reports the
Sun.
Sound advice
R&B star Usher has urged teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber to make sure his voice doesn't change too much as he grows into a man. The Yeah! hitmaker has been mentoring the 16-year-old since they met in 2008.
Nun the less
Eva Mendes is one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood, but she might not have entered showbiz ever had she pursued her childhood dream of being a nun. In an interview with The Ticket, The Other Guys star has revealed that she wanted to be a nun, but gave up on the dream when she realised it won't pay her. "I decided I wanted to be a nun and I have no idea why I had such a fascination with them.
Dressed to kill
Hollywood celebrities Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Aniston have been recognised for their fashion statement by People magazine in its annual best dressed list.
‘Wine’ dining
After a high on booze, now the city raises a toast to the culture of wine tasting
Wine is exotic, wine is luxurious, wine is sophisticated and then it is often misunderstood. Well, many drink it, but only a few know how to enjoy it. How often has it happened that some self-proclaimed wine buff makes a faux pas that goes unnoticed by many? Often, a few will agree. Unlike metros, Chandigarh woke up late to the taste of wine, but will not lag behind in enjoying it. We have the best of wines available, and a few know how to respect it.
Keep it balanced
Exercising is not the best way to lose weight because our activity levels are the same as they were 20 years ago. Rather a balanced diet is instrumental in shedding that flab, says a study. John Speakman of Aberdeen University in Britain ascribes the growing obesity problem to people eating too much, not a lack of exercise.
Working with a Dutch colleague, Speakman analysed two decades of studies on energy expenditure, reports the Daily Mail.
Chef special
My experiment with food
For someone whose forte is Italian food, catering to the Punjabi tastebuds can be a tough task. But Joseph Gomes was quick to twist the boring and bland into exciting and masaledaar. Just shifting base from New Delhi to Chandigarh, Gomes is ready to impress and excite the citywallahs with his fusion food.
MILKyway
Here's a new reason to grab a glass of milk when you're on diet: A new study suggests that boosting key milk nutrients calcium and vitamin D could aid weight loss. In a 2-year weight loss study, milk drinkers had an advantage over those who skipped the milk.
Bon Appetit
Pass the pie please!
Crisp and crumbly on the outside...Moist and giving on the inside! That's pies to you! Every country and cuisine has something to offer to us which loosely follows the same principle of crisp combined with mushy, packaged together to create a delightful dish of amazing dimensions.
Foreign Impressions
Incredible India!
When Ryo Fukuhara, a 21-year-old Japanese showed up in our office dressed in a brown kurta and an orange jhola keen to share his culture and views on the city, his love for India was obvious.
Fresh approach
Loud, thumping beats of music, colourful, phulkari duppatas, long parandies and wrist full of bangles marked the Freshers' Party at the Government Central Crafts Institute for Women-11 on Thursday.
The whole atmosphere was eclectic when some 500 girls showed up dressed in their best Punjabi suit
salwars, saris and of course westerns, at the cultural event of the college.
For Yu
Elder Health Care Ltd, a leading manufacturer and marketer of self care products, has introduced Germany's leading fashion and beauty brand BeYu's fashion and beauty products in the country under an exclusive tie up with Be Yu, which is one of the most successful and fastest growing brands in the retail market in Europe.
