Identity issue
In the city, director-actor Puneet Issar shares notes on his upcoming venture I Am Singh
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aapko Pehley Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai, Aap Mujhey Achey Lagney Lagey, Ab Tumhare Hawaley Watan Saathiyo, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani…how on earth do these filmwalas come up with such never-ending movie titles? On second thoughts, what good does a title of a film do to the movie? If Chori Chori Chupke Chupke was only Chori, do you think it would have made a platinum jubilee?

Jazz(y) it up
Jazzy B released his latest album, Naag 2, in the city on Tuesday
Should we take an offence for not being advised to wear sunglasses before a face to face with this iconic Punjabi singer? He greeted us with a warm hello and a super-flashy smile that had the power of at least a 100-watt bulb, which took us by alarm! That's Jazzy B, as he gets up, close and personal and the first thing everybody notices is his golden teeth!

Brush up your GK, Ajay!
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, the guest of honour at the inaugural of International Film Festival of India (2010), had clearly not brushed up on his "Who's Who" and addressed Railways Minister Mamta Banerjee as the Information and Broadcasting Minister at the gala. The goof-up provided comic relief to the event when the actor took to the dias briefly to address the gathering.

Break-ing news
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has denied reports that she got some changes made in the script of her forthcoming film Break Ke Baad.

Bipasha’s raaz revealed
Dusky actor Bipasha Basu, who entered Hindi filmdom with suspense thriller Ajnabee, says her second film Raaz is closer to her heart.

Turning 30 and how!
Actor Purab Kohli, who is all geared up for his up-coming film Turning 30, says, of all his films, Rock On, increased his market value in B-town.

No insecurity here
Debutant Ranveer Singh, who is set to make his debut with Yashraj Films' Band Baaja Baaraat, says he was not insecure working with his co-actor Anushka Sharma even though she has already done two films.

Safe landing
Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio was one of the passengers on board the flight that burst into flames on Sunday and the actor praised the pilot for landing the aircraft safely at JFK airport."En route to attend the Tiger Summit in St Petersburg, Leonardo DiCaprio was one of the passengers aboard Delta Flight 30," read a statement released by the Titanic star's representatives.

Home front
Personal touch
Creativity cannot be reigned in. Reenu, a trained dancer, who somehow is not following her passion any more, has found another outlet for her creative talent - interior designing. And that's amply visible in her 14-marla house in Sector 36. A small verandah with potted plants in black wrought iron planters, adjusted at various heights, and a little green lawn make a large living room look even bigger

MEANING full 
Actor Farooq Sheikh was in the city for a book release
Of all the visual arts, cinema and television has emerged as the most potent in influencing the cultural life of masses, but it is not always that it offers meaningful entertainment that has a profound social message for the society we live in," opines renowned thespian Farooq Sheikh, who was in city for the release ceremony of books by poet Ramendra Jakhu Sahil. A veteran of over 40 films and many TV serials, Farooq had the privilege of working with elite directors, including Satyajit Ray, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Muzzafar Ali, Ketan Mehta, among others. Umrao Jaan, Noorie, Garam Hawa, Chashm-e-Baddoor, Gaman are a few of his noted films. Farooq was given the President's national award-2009 for his role in Hindi film Lahore.

Take care
Come winter and we all get worried about our dry and dull skin. This winter, challenge the harsh and dry season, with the Essensual 20 range of skin care products from Modicare. Keep your skin happy all through the chilly days.

Flavour of the season
Smirnoff outshines this year's festive celebrations with the launch of its new flavour -- Smirnoff Lime. Made from the world's best selling vodka, Smirnoff No. 21 offers the essence of refreshing lime, guaranteed to make delicious cocktails.

Years down the line
Winter is the time for alumni meets and sharing of all the memories, some good, the others not so
Didn't JD Salinger get it right with the 'Catcher In the Rye' about famous alumni acting all proper and predictable with their alma mater? With the winter chill sets in the season of the meets and hasn't everyone at one point or the other shuddered at the thought of going to one? A place where you always secretly wanted your batch rivals to look ridiculous, where you come back to recall the nerd and the geeks of the class; the sidey girl from the school van, and then the prom queen, the uptight monitor!

Butterfly effect
Not everyone is a social butterfly and for some, the very thought of making conversations is nothing short of terrifying. However, Dr Martin Antony, a Ryerson University psychology professor and leading expert on social anxiety and shyness, can help put those fears to rest with helpful tips to bring out that social butterfly out in all of us: Making Conversation

Two to tango 
The new generation is busy with the profession, dedicated to spend their time on work by the boom of technologies. They need a life partner who should match with their mindsets. The traditional role of the man being a breadwinner and the woman being the caretaker of the household is totally non-existent. This generation needs a platform to find a perfect partner, where they can interact more personally about their likes and dislikes. The emergence privilege matrimony, with new concept of relationship managers who are professionals in match-making and more understandable has replaced the traditional agents. Their focus is more on how compatible 2 people are with each other, by proper counseling as well the other personality test, which will definitely help the wedding couples.

Rising GRAPH
The biggest challenge for a graphic designer, unlike an artist who works on canvas or with a camera, is that he doesn't have the freedom of space. A graphic designer can produce work only inside the studio where the basic requirements are printing machines and acids. So, what will one do minus the studio?