Michelle Obama definitely stole hearts and connected with men from across the globe. As the First Lady of the United States of America, wifey Obama spoke for her husband and proved that when a lady speaks for her partner, the world definitely takes notice.

Russell Brand and his latest date Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell cool off their highly volatile romantic sessions with yoga and meditation. Russell believes yoga is the way for him to bond with his girlfriend. While we wonder if this really works, a few hot men say it does work for them and it definitely keeps their relationship alive.

Post the break-up Robert Pattinson has been putting up a brave face. But his interviews convey a different story. An interesting update is that Leonardo Di Caprio has come forward to help Robert get over the break-up phase. The Titanic actor has invited the Twilight star on an all boys’ trip to a secret location close to Puerto Rico.

Seventy-six-year old, Queen’s Counsel Anthony Arlidge has created an online uproar with his much younger girlfriend Heather Lockwood. The couple are a sight to behold every time they appear in the vicinity of the Inns of Court in London. Silver-head Anthony is the latest to join the ‘sexy at 70’ bandwagon of men who don’t seem to be embarrassed flaunting their young girlfriends.

Sharp, witty, smart and articulate, the 29-year-old, Indian origin author Sabah Carrim is an unusual maverick. The Malaysia-based human rights lecturer recently launched her debut novel Humeirah.

If vibrant colours, dream-like images and blurred elements grab your attention, then Lomography will take your imagination beyond what you see. An emerging community of photography enthusiasts and photographers — Lomography is reviving analogue photography. With the ubiquitous digital photography market, those who work with Lomo cameras are slowly creating a niche for themselves.

This August, the first edition of United Art Fair 2012 that will be held in New Delhi this September, is the hottest topic of discussion in art circles. Showcasing over 2,000 plus works from artists across the country, UAF promises to provide a platform to veterans as well as younger contemporary artists.

This August, Bengaluru will once again witness an extravaganza that celebrates art in its glory.
Art Bengaluru 2012, promises to be larger than before with galleries and artists from across South India showcasing their work.

Young art buyers and new collectors are enjoying the green season of online art auctions. The recent auctions in July by Indian-based online auction houses like Saffronart and Asta Guru, have been successful, despite the market downturn.

For Dharwad-based Radhika Ullur, the Karnataka Karnataka Artists’ Residency at BAR 1 in Bengaluru seems to be one of the turning points in her life. A graduate from Dharwad Srujana College of Fine Arts, the residency has exposed Radhika to art she had never seen before.