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A butterfly in transition
Our focus is more on the person as she walks into the office to tell us about her forthcoming exhibition in the city. A broken family, exploitation by relatives, a brief stint as a domestic help and, then, a journey to Santiniketan on a scholarship and, finally, to Jaipur — her steely resolve to fight adversity head on eclipses the portfolio she holds in her hand. She definitely inspires as an artist but, as a person, she is far more inspiring. Renu, in her early twenties, does not hesitate to narrate the story of how she approached her art teacher Mini Madam at Bhavan Vidyalaya to help her out with her ambition to become an art teacher when she was fed up with working as a domestic help. It was time for the teacher to take over: “Renu had studied till Class V at Bhavan and then left. One fine day she walked back into my class and told me she wanted to become an art teacher. I told her that she needed to complete her studies first. The works she showed me held promise, but she needed a degree,” says Mini Puri, the art teacher at Bhavan Vidyalaya, who is now her mentor and close confidante. Renu acted on her advice, enrolled herself in a school in the city, worked in the evenings and cleared her exams, not just Plus Two but also the entrance test for the Viswa Bharati University at Santiniketan and managed to get a scholarship from Krishna Kriti Foundation in Hyderabad. “I surveyed the institute and got the permission from the authorities concerned to start a food stall on the campus so that I could earn and continue my studies”, she narrates. Renu took her father to Santiniketan during the next visit and started selling food in the campus. On the academic front, she carefully chose her subject—textile designing. “My dream was to become a sculptor. But I knew that with my financial background, I could not afford to struggle long enough to establish myself in that genre. Textile designing is result-oriented and I could work part time as I studied,” she explains. That is why she chose the Institute of Craft and Design as her next destination. “In Santiniketan there was no system of campus recruitment but in Jaipur there was one. Even there I work part time to support my studies. The fees are quite high, about Rs 80,000 per semester,” says Renu who has already completed her first semester. “I have always been fascinated butterflies”, she offers as an explanation. And we see it in her persona, too. parbina@tribunemail.com |
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B(u)y and by
Cashing in on the concept, it was Levis, which offered jeans on EMI a couple of months back. The other day we received an SMS by a gym and spa offering easy instalments and later we also got to know about a site that rents designer bags. All is well, but we wonder who are the takers? Says Rishi, manager, Levis-35, “Ours is the simple concept of buy now and pay later and we are targeting almost everyone who wants to wear the brand.” Which is his target segment? Rishi replies, “You’ll be surprised to know that it’s not the college-going students but the youngsters who have just joined some profession and the middle-aged people.” Having tied up with HDFC and Axis Bank, Levi’s offers its jeans on a three-month EMI option at zero per cent interest rate (perhaps a first for an apparel brand). Says Rishi, “The service can be availed without any additional charges. It’s just that the customers have to make a purchase worth Rs 1,500 and above if they are shopping with an HDFC Bank credit card or Rs 5,000 and above if shopping with Axis Bank credit card.” Offers are galore and buyers are as enthusiastic. Ginni, an employee of a call centre in Mohali, says, “Jeans on EMI is an interesting deal. Though some people would find it amusing, but for a middle class Indian whose average salary is Rs 15,000 this is a good deal, as he can buy a good brand for mere Rs 500 a month.” That’s for an EMI. We even have sites that provide things on rent and for people who have a penchant for bags the good news is Bag4aday.com is one such rental service that rents and sells designer bags on discounted rates. Brainchild of Cookie Singh, all you need is to get yourself registered with an annual fee of Rs 5,000. The cost of renting a bag for two days ranges between Rs 700 a day to Rs 1,400. “Fashion is a big thing these days and women like to flaunt a variety and for such women we have the site,” says Cookie. Ask her if she finds buyers online and she says, “We are living in a world that’s is hooked to Net and the response to my site is pretty good. I even have buyers from Bangalore.” Ask her about its delivery and she says. “The business is based completely on trust and the delivery and pick up happens at the client’s place.” And how do they make sure if a client is genuine? “The client has to be a registered member and before delivering we take down complete details right from Pan card to a copy of passport.” Good for the city fashionistas who according to Cookie are great buyers. “We have a number of buyers from Chandigarh and during the wedding season we get the plenty of orders.” Game for such deals, Malvika Lakhanpal, homemaker from Manimajra, says, “These offers are definitely lucrative as you get an object you desire on a low cost. Though an old concept now but Gold and diamond kitty and kitty for electronic gadgets are schemes that have played really well.” jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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"I wouldn't want to do a Bollywood film. For some reason I think Bollywood has become synonymous with commercial cinema, which is song and dance and everything that is larger than life, and I am interested in the reality. "It is great to have entertainment, but I think there needs to be something that also makes you want to go back and think about what you've seen," said Pinto in an interview to the British newspaper. After her debut in Slumdog Millionaire, the 26-year-old has starred in Woody Allen's latest film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. Pinto's performance in French director Julian Schnabel's film Miral has already created a buzz. "Mindless cinema is not my cup of tea... I could get into trouble for saying that. I don't think Bollywood is only mindless cinema, but a lot of films they churn out are not films that I completely enjoy watching," said the actor. "I say hats off to them for doing what they do, because it takes a lot of courage. It is easier to stand and deliver dialogue. Imagine dancing a song out and kind of expressing through it. I think it is a challenge and requires you to lose your inhibitions," said the actor. — PTI
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Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif, whose sizzling chemistry with co-star Akshay Kumar in Farah Khan's latest offering Tees Maar Khan has grabbed eyeballs, says it comes from years of working together and nothing else. "Its the familiarity that works. I have spent about 500 days or so shooting with Akshay in the last five years and I think there is no secret to our chemistry. It's good because Akshay has that certain amount of trust and confidence in me," Katrina said. The hit Bollywood pair was liked by audience in many films like Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Namastey London, Welcome, Singh is Kinng and De Dana Dan. "In the first year Akshay was like ...Hi, good morning want a hug. In the second year, it was good morning. Third year was morning. Fourth year, it was a smile and now it is 'What's the shot'. We trust and respect each other. Also, now that we are familiar with each other so we tend to drop all the formalities," the 26-year-old actor said. Katrina also said that they were not typical buddies. "We don't talk on the phone. We are not buddy types. If I am not working with him, its not like I ask him how are you and all. Sometimes the charm is lost when it is overdone," she said. Tees Maar Khan, an action-comedy stars Akshay and Katrina Kaif in the lead and Akshaye Khanna in a cameo. Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor make special appearances in the film, which is releasing on December 24. The movie is about a criminal who is "fearless and shameless", and is known as Tees Maar Khan. "In the movie, Akshay plays the role of a conman and I play his love interest,” Katrina said. —PTI
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Travolta becomes a dad
Hollywood superstar John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are now proud parents of baby son Benjamin.The pair are said to be "ecstatic" about their new baby, who was born in a Florida hospital on Tuesday.
"John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Bleu are ecstatic and very happy about the newest member of the family. Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully," said the 'Grease' star's spokesperson. Travolta, 56, and 48-year-old Preston confirmed last month they were having a boy, and had already decided on the name Benjamin before the birth. The pair have welcomed their new son into the world less than two years after their eldest son Jett, 16, suffered a fatal seizure in January 2009 during a family holiday in the Bahamas. Confirming Preston's pregnancy in May, the couple had called it a "miracle". " We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family. We tried for several years, and we didn't think it was going to happen for us. This is a miracle, and we feel blessed," they had said in a joint statement. The pair have a 12-year-old daughter Ella Bleu, who had accompanied her famous father during his recent trip to India. — PTI |
Former beauty queen-turned-actor Gul Panag is planning to mount an international film with Britain-based Italian origin director Ovidio Salazar in which she will also be acting."I am trying to mount a project with a friend of mine, Ovidio Salazar, whom I met at the film festival in Russia, where I was in the jury. It's an international project we are trying to put together," Gul said. She said, "The way films work internationally, there are no co-producers. There are people who mount the project, they are the executive producers and then the funding comes from elsewhere." Ovidio is an Italian by origin who has lived in America and is now based in Britain. So Gul isn't sure whether to call it a Hollywood or a British film, which they take to the floors some time in 2012. "It's too premature. It would be an international project. This is a film where I would be acting as well. He is an American director based in England. We are trying to mount it and hopefully take it on the floors at some point in 2012. It's an expensive project. "We don't know whether it would be an American or a British film. It's an English film. Ovidio is of Italian origin. Italian, American and now British. And he converted to Islam 20 years back," said Gul. Gul, who has carved a niche as an offbeat film actor through her films like Dor (2006) and Manorama Six Feet Under (2007), maintains that she plays a mixed blood Indian in Ovidio's film. "It's his script. He has the script for a while and when he met me he said I am the person he wants for the film. He needs someone who looks Indian but has a degree of mixed blood somewhere. So the character is mixed-blood Indian," said Gul. Asked if she would ever write a script or direct a film, she said, "I don't see myself writing a script at all, not directing either." — IANS
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In other photos, deemed too rude and risque, she is seen reclining in the same armchair sans her knickers and with some kind of metal ball and chain contraption between her legs. Her antics were met with disdain by fans, and they aired their disgust on her Twitter page. Last month, she was forced to apologise after she arrived for an interview with New York Times reporter Eric Wilson drunk, half-naked and on the antidepressant Zolof. "I'm so humiliated. That simply isn't me," she said. "It has been, but I haven't been such a mess for quite some time. I trust you understand that our hearts can take us all to dark and ill timed places," he added. — ANI
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Science of creativity
The 20 floats, whose skeleton has been made with bamboo sticks, are covered with white paper and then painted for the real feel. In order to bring some novelty, the students have also experimented with the colours. From bright to metallic tones there is a potpourri of colours for the creation of an alien world. "The main aim of creating the backdrop for the carnival is that students would learn how to execute art effects and compile them into work," says DS Kapoor, principal, Government College of Art-10. With several attractions for the visitors, the show stealer is a 35-feet robot at the entrance of Leisure Valley that will be pitched holding a spaceship in its right arm. Designed by Kapoor, it has been executed by Hirday Kaushal, art officer of
Haryana. Apart from this there would be stalls of tattoo making, portrait making, stall by CEVA and face painting. For the foodies, Citco would pitch food stalls. lifestyle@tribunemail.com |
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Towards nirvana!
The literary references to wine are in abundance, ranging from Homer to Alkman to our own writings of Chanakya and Hindu scriptures that refer to wine as madhu, a drink fit for gods, goddesses, kings and queens. Out of scriptures and now to bars and high profile get togethers, wine of late has become more of a society drink. And the choices are galore. Wednesday saw launching of a new brand in the city-Luca. Nirvana Biosys has launched the brand to encourage wine as a health drink. Says MK Rustagi, joint managing director, Nirvana Biosys, "Our idea is not to promote wine as a society drink, but to present it as a drink that is good for health." The brand introduces two new flavours litchi and mango, besides grape wine. "Our idea is to bring novelty and we are hoping that consumers would like the new flavours." On why they chose the city for the launch, Rustagi says, "The city has great potential and is a trendsetter, so we wanted to launch our wine in a city that has some taste." Being made in Haryana, the brand is first winery in the North India. "The location is another USP of the brand because it helps the possible deterioration in wines due to long transportation." For wine lovers the brand is available in the market but one has to wait for the mango wine as it will be available in a month's time. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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iCONGO, a co-operative hub of NGOs, who have pledged to adhere to high standards of accountability, transparency and credibility, announced that it would be conferring the prestigious Karmaveer Puraskaar to Neerja Bhanot posthumously. The award will be presented on November 26 in New Delhi to Rama Bhanot, Neerja's mother, at an awards function. The Karmaveer Puraskar is a national award created in 2006 to recognize only individual citizens from all sectors (media, corporate, government, civil society, performing arts, professionals) who have been pivotal for "being and leading the change" beyond their personal daily lives. Neerja Bhanot has been selected for the Award for "her gallant actions aboard a Pan Am 73 aircraft which were nothing less than heroic and will live on as a testament to the highest ideals of human spirit." Neerja Bhanot saved hundreds of lives, while sacrificing her own, during one of the most brutal terrorist attacks in aviation history, on September 5, 1986.— TNS
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Following the successful introduction of Calvin Klein Jeans Body for Fall 2009, the brand has introduced an extension of the line for Fall 2010, X Denims, the new ultra skinny and narrow leg denims for men and women have been designed for a lean, slim silhouette. The collection offers a variety of fits and washes in the X denim range with an addition and introduction of jeggings and denim dresses. Body Jeans will be introduced in the Fall 10 and will see hints of new washes. From light-weights to heavy-weights along with leather jackets, Fall'10 witnesses a wide range of exciting winter wear. The collection in shirts this fall is wider than before, with a wide range of checks and stripes. The solid stretch poplin shirts and denim shirts make a strong comeback which are going also featured in the campaign. Piquet polo has been introduced with styles and colours like never before. Tees for men see a deep variance from logo to graphics to shaded tees in basic as well as highlight colors. — TNS
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It's show time, FOLKs!
To find inroads through these natural boundaries, the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration will organise a three-day festival in the city. "It's an effort to celebrate art of the soil, by which we mean, art that hasn't undergone any transformation ever. Take saperas of Prakhas Nath group or Algoza Group from Punjab for example. Their instruments are still the same and the tunes the play hasn't changed either," he adds. Since, it isn't possible to provide the stage to all artistes to perform, they will perform in public places. "An auditorium at the maximum can accommodate 500 people. We want to reach to as many people possible and the only way to do it is perform in public gardens, Sukhna Lake and Sector 17 Piazza." He sees it as the only way to give people an idea about folk art. A few highpoints of the festival would be performance by Kuldeep Qadri Qawaal group, Kabir Bani group and Kajri group of Ajeeta Srivastava. Another highlight of the festival will be a seminar that will enjoy participation by eminent names like Margaret Alva, Karan Singh; Asif Farroukhi from Pakistan, Jharna Rahman and Dambar Bir Thapa from Bangladesh among others. "The festival will make people realise that Indian art has imprints on art and folklore in other SAARC nations too." There will be performances at Carmel Convent and Shivalik Public School also. "We want the rich folklore of India to pass on to the next generation and to make that possible, it's important to sensitise the younger generation towards it." An effort worth the cause! The festival begins on December 3. ashima@tribunemail.com
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The IN 2060 'V.DO'- a GSM + GSM model, plays all kinds of moor video formats (MP4, 3GP and AVI) with utmost clarity. The hi-definition video fits in well with the QVGA 2.0 inch display screen. Along with the video playing and recording (it has 1.3 MP camera), other notable features include - an-inbuilt radio so that users could have a clutter-free FM radio experience (listen and record) without requiring ear-phones or antenna, audio player, extendable memory up to 8 GB, auto call record, data protection, web camera, torch light, Bluetooth with A2DP, Hindi keypad, mobile tracker, Black List, etc. This time, Intex has also taken the 'Black List' feature to an altogether new level. Hitherto, the company was offering facility of blocking up to 5 callers in its range of mobile phones. — TNS
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Mama mia!
B town’s most eligible bachelors — Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor — proudly wear the tag of being ‘mama’s boy’. Salman in one of the shows comfortably admitted that he wants to see some of his mother’s traits in his life partner. And, Ranbir Kapoor is more than vocal when he says he is closest to his mom than anyone else! How do women interpret such signals? We check out. “Its normal for a boy to be close to his mother but to what extent, is the cue here,” shares Ankita, an architecture student. I am really not interested in a mama’s boy even if he is Salman or Ranbir,” she adds. “A mama’s boy becomes the sole reason for most mother-in-law and daughter-in-law squabbles,” she reasons. However, Priyanka Bhatia, a B Tech student from Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology-26 would be OK holding a mama’s boy’s hand for life. “I feel that mama’s boys generally respect other women in their life as well,” she shares. “They have learned from their mom’s experiences and are probably able to relate to a woman’s point of view better,” she quips. She is not too scared of an interfering mother in law either. “As and when it happens, I think, I will be cool. My guy’s mother would have had way much more experience than us and I would be fine with her suggestions as I deem they would be for our common good,’ she smiles. “The first rule is don’t be biased,” suggests Dr Parmod. “Second, take what your guy says to be from his side. Dismissing any of his idea, as you doubt that this must be your mother in law’s is foolish. A man can think on his own,” he adds. And, most of all treat it as a positive trait! “This guy for sure respects relationships, is more considerate and take it in good spirits,” says this doctor. Well, if you are not still convinced, listen to what Rachel Sussman, a New York-based couples therapist has to say, “Men who are close to their moms are much more likely to be in healthy, monogamous relationships than men who lack that connection.” Go ahead decide for yourself! mona@tribunemail.com
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Relationship: Brother-Sister Time together: 24 years Same-to-same: Our cool and jovial nature. Yet different: He loves music, I can do without! I love to exercise. But he is a lazy bum. — Sonia Favourite hangouts: Movie together followed by McDonalds. Unforgettable moments: When in our college days we would go for tuitions early in the morning at 6am. The catch was taking turns in driving kinetic that we had learnt lately! Something special: I adore her love, guidance as well as anger. Everything related to her is special to me. Blessed to have her for my sister. — Nitish His jolly nature and style make me laugh every time in a stressful situation. Most importantly, he is by my side whenever I need him. — Sonia Wishful thinking: I wish god bestow his blessing for what she desires in life. — Nitish I want to see my brother as a successful businessmen. — Sonia (Sonia is into jewellery designing, Nitish is in business)
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Bond wagon
"Our findings suggest that Facebook is not supplanting face-to-face interactions between friends, family and colleagues," said S. Craig Watkins, an associate professor of radio, TV and film who headed the research team. "In fact, we believe there is sufficient evidence that social media afford opportunities for new expressions of friendship, intimacy and community."The researchers questioned 900 college students and recent graduates about how and with whom they interact on Facebook. More than 60 per cent of Facebook users said posting status updates was among the most popular activities, followed by 60 percent who wrote comments on their profile and 49 percent who posted messages and comments to friends. The researchers also found that although about the same number of men and women use Facebook, they do so in different ways. "There is a noteworthy difference in orientation in how to use a tool like Facebook. We found that for women the content tends to be more affectionate, and (they) are especially interested in using it for connection," said Watkins. "For men, it's more functional," he added. Watkins pointed out that, for example, women are more likely to post pictures of social gatherings with friends, while men are more likely to post pictures of hobbies, or post a political or pop-culture related link. — Reuters
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Renee
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Dear Renee, I am 27-year-old just over a relationship, my second try, actually. I am going through an extremely sad phase as I am feeling very lonely. I am at a point when I really don’t know what to do with myself. I have a good job, nice family and a good set of friends, I still feel as if I am alone in the world. Depression runs in my family and I am afraid I am heading in that direction. I am desperately hunting for a new relationship. Please help.
Sneha Pandit Life is beautiful and we must just know how to deal with our own selves. I can sure understand your tendency towards feeling lonely after two intense relationships but please do not convince yourself towards depression. Sometimes we copy our elders at a subconscious level. Remember the mind has that power to control anything. Please find someone to talk to about your feelings, be it a friend or a counsellor, you are just need company. Please affirm ‘I love and cherish myself’. Running from one relationships to another is not the answer. Be with yourself, love yourself and true happiness will be yours. Follow your
dream Dear Renee, I am 18-year- old, studying for a law degree in a foreign university. I am back here for a vacation with my family. On this trip, I have met a guy who is really interesting. I feel we have so much in common that life suddenly seems to have acquired a new meaning. He says that I should give up my law course in the US and study in India instead as education is very good in our country as well. I am very tempted to do so but on the other hand wonder if that is a wise decision. I am very ambitions by nature and it’s been a dream to pursue degree from a reputed law school. Now I am confused between the importance of a relationship and career. Please guide me through this. Ranjeeta Mehta Please do not let confusion clutter your otherwise clear mind. It is absolutely wonderful to have a dream and then be blessed enough to have the circumstance to follow it. I am happy to hear that teens of today can find meaningful relationships in their early years. If this friend of yours is understanding and truly caring then be should not compel you to leave your course. You can always finish your degree and then pursue a further course here. If the relationship is strong distance should not matter at all. Value your self and your passion. You must follow your dream only then will you be a truly content and happy person. If your friend truly values, loves and respects you, he will surely be there with you through this one. Don’t worry, just trust yourself and the universe. All will be well for you. Sort it out I am a 54-year- old guy with three kids who are well settled now. My wife and I never really were made for each other but we managed to get along. Our children were our main focus and now that all three of them are well settled in their profession and married lives, I finally have time for myself. May be it would be nice to have a new relationship in life. I feel this is something I have missed on. My wife and I carry a lot of bitterness between us and I am so tired of this. I am constantly restlessness and cannot figure what is wrong with my life. Please help me. Vinod Shakti You must remember life is all about you. Whatever the phase or the emotional state you are going through is absolutely your own creation. You are very lucky to have three wonderful children who all are doing very well for themselves. This is a great blessing for you. This itself should be a great reason for contentment and peace. As far as new relationship is concerned I don’t think that is something one should be looking for, if it is meant for you it will come to you on its own. I feel it is time for you to develop a good relationship with your ownself. Learn to love yourself first, then you will naturally attract love in your life. May be you could even spend some time in resolving the bitterness with your wife. I’m sure all these years and changed situations would have changed you as people. Try and find a common ground for happiness. You could even discuss it with your children, as they are your well-wishers they will give good advice. |
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A new study has found that lower-class people are better at reading emotions of others than individuals from upper class. The study was prompted by observations that for lower-class people success depends more on how much they can rely on other individuals.Some had graduated and others had not, with educational level used as a proxy for social class. The volunteers did a test of emotion perception, where they were instructed to look at pictures of faces and indicate which emotions each face was displaying. People with more education performed worse on the task than people with less education. These results suggested that people of upper-class status were not very good at recognising the emotions of other people , the researchers said. — ANI
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YOU are not likely to find it in any textbook but one thumb rule most art reviewers follow is to focus more on the work, rather than the person. After all, art makes an artist. But in the case of Renu Anand, a budding artist from Manimajra, currently doing her MFA in textile designing from the Indian Institute of Craft and Design, Jaipur, we bend this rule a little.
With such an astronomical fee structure and need for expensive study materials, her scholarship is not enough to cover all her expenses. “That is the reason why I am planning to put up this exhibition so that I can improve my financial condition a little bit”. That brings us to her works — huge wall hangings in myriad hues with dominating forms from folk traditions, tapestry and table clothes in plain weave technique, batik and bandhni screen printings in scarves and dress materials. She converts everyday utility items into artistic works. It’s difficult to miss the presence of bright coloured butterflies in one form or another in her frames. 
Look around and you will find a million things you could spend on. And with almost everything available on credit, from pizzas to gym membership, overseas holidays to even jeans, the motto is indeed— enjoy now, pay later.
Freida Pinto, the Mumbai-born actor, who shot to international fame with Slumdog Millionaire says that she does not want to be a part of Bollywood films as she finds them "mindless".The model-turned-actor, who shot to worldwide fame with the Oscar-winning movie, has been offered several "stereotypical" roles in India but does not want to work in a "song and dance" Bollywood movie.
Rock singer Courtney Love has once again posted risque photos of herself on her Twitter page. Love, 46, is seen kissing a female friend as both of them flash their nipples in one photo, while in others she is seen posing provocatively in an armchair wearing only a brown bra and knickers.
This time the Chandigarh Carnival is all about batman, Power-puff Girls, Jadoo and so on as sci-fi is the theme for the carnival. Busy preparing floats, space ships and characters like Harry Potter, Krrish, Ben 10, it's the students of the Government College of Art who have given a face to the carnival. One step into the college premises and it's a world full of creativity-big floats, huge bamboo sticks and a mirage of colours.
And if we say it's only the students who are working hard it would be an injustice to the faculty members of the college who have taken over the work of decoration thereby not only contributing their experience and knowledge but working as a team. 
Calvin Klein Jeans introduces Fall 2010 for men and women. This season, the collection is sexy with improved design engineered to enhance and maximise aesthetics in a sultry way.
People who claim that art isn't affected by geographical boundaries are just promoting an idealistic thought. Had that been the case, the less popular art form, folklore wouldn't have been limited to the places of origin. "Also, folk artistes would then have been as popular as Pandit Birju Maharaj or Ustad Amjad Ali Khan," comes from Manmohan Singh Mitwa, vice-president and chief coordinator of SAARC Folklore and Heritage Festival.
Being a ‘mama’s boy’ is not necessarily an endearing term for any girlfriend or wife, but a recent research might make you go for one!Carlos Santos, a professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social and Family Dynamics has found in her recent study that ‘mama’s boys have better communication skills and higher levels of empathy’. That, in turn, leads to reduced stress and better emotional health, paving way for healthier relationships.
We check out with the expert. “The very first statement that I generally hear from a wife who has come for counselling is ‘He’s a mama’s boy’,” says Dr Parmod Kumar, a marriage counsellor from the city. “A general reason for marital discord is that the husband is too much under his mother’s influence — is guided, instructed and controlled by his mother,” he avers. But solutions are not very difficult if you end up with one. (Our country probably produces most ‘mama’s boys’. If we are second, it could only be to the Greek, as there is an eatery in Athens called Mama's Boy. There might be many, but we are sure of just one).
Name: Nitish Malik and Sonia Malik
Contrary to common belief social media websites such as Facebook do not weaken personal ties, they strengthen them in unique ways fordifferent age groups, according to a new study.The rapid spread of Facebook, which has more than 500 million users worldwide, has prompted concerns about its negative effects, but researchers at the University of Texas have reached a different conclusion.