Aamir Khan must have sorely tried YRF’s patience with the way he’s pushed back the shoot dates for Dhoom 3 time and again. But everyone at the production house can now heave a sigh of relief. Aamir admitted to an interviewer that he has started work on the film finally, though he’s finding it hard to shake off his Satyamev Jayate avatar.

The weather wreaking havoc on your date plans? Don’t let the rain ruin your plans. The Monsoon can be the most romantic season, if you have the right ideas. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Sweden’s five-time table tennis world champion Peter Karlsson imparted valuable lessons to city kids, in a three-day clinic that concluded on Tuesday. A joint effort by Manav Rachna Sports Academy and Stag Table Tennis for aspiring paddlers at the academy, saw Karlsson — also a six-time European champion — share his knowledge and expertise.

The Ladies European Tour gave the Women’s Golf Association of India a big boost by appointing Kavita Singh — current president of the WGAI — to the LET Board as one of its non-executive directors for a period of three years.

A non-competitive martial art with a heady self-defence system developed in Israel that involves striking techniques, wrestling and grappling, Krav Maga is one of the most difficult combat techniques to learn. Developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, a boxer and wrestler, the martial art is known for its focus on the real-world situations and brutal counter-attacks.

Akshay Kumar has inspired many young minds with his action stunts and moves, but the latest person to be smitten by the actor’s feisty personality is his Rowdy Rathore co-star, Kaajal Vaishisht.

Pune girl Ankita Raina rallied from a set down to upset national champion Rutuja Bhosale in the singles semi-finals of the $10,000 ITF tennis tournament being played at the DLTA Complex courts in New Delhi. Raina won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

A 10-member team of junior women’s boxers, including world champion Lalenkawali (48kg), are representing India at the Golden Glove of Vojvodina, an international youth women’s boxing tournament that got under way at Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday.

If you were to ask a poet, he would tell you how few bonds can be stronger than the bond of music. Perhaps that’s why, many musically inclined youngsters like to spend their free time jamming with their buddies.

With former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee’s exit from the government, deputy chairman of planning commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has now become both de jure and de facto deputy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a unique position, which has made many of the Congressmen envious.