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Getting inked just turned funtastic

Anushka in Matru ki Bijli ka Mandola

As the first look of Aamir’s character in Dhoom 3 was revealed, many were in for a shock. He sports a large tattoo on his face to give him a menacing look. In the recently released film, Matru ki Bijli ka Mandola, Anushka Sharma sports a whacky tattoo on her lower back that says, Dekho Magar Pyaar Se.

Music fiesta to celebrate classic rock beats

The 70’s was an amazing time in the history of popular music. Rock, at that time was considered an “experiment,” which would fizzle out since there was no apparent structure to it.

Caring hearts spread Lohri warmth and joy

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Winters make life in North India excruciatingly sedentary. As the temperature dips, we huddle indoors and love to spend long hours under the blanket. This goes on until the middle of January, until Lohri, the bonfire festival, knocks at our door.

Designers focus on sweat-a-porter

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The New Year has begun. You have resolved to exercise and get back into shape. While you ponder over whether to hit the gym or jog in the neighbourhood park, you also need to shop for the right gear.

Yuvi shares style secrets

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Post the Indo-Pak thriller match on Sunday afternoon, in which the Indian cricket team managed to save face by a narrow margin victory, inspite of losing the series, the team is gearing up for the upcoming ODI series against England to start from January 11. Dressed to beat the chill, in a black suave jacket and a matching cap, cricketer Yuvraj Singh was in high spirits when we caught up with him.

Arty party with a new type of hope

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Even as the city wears the tag of being the crime capital, protests continue about the ineffectiveness of the administrative system and cynicism is at an all-time high, a bunch of young Delhiites strongly feel that the need of the hour is also a spirit of positivity.

Devotee strums spiritual tunes

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In the 70’s, Rubettes was a popular rock group founded by John Richardson and tasted international fame. John and his group managed to notch up 30 million single sales and 15 chart entries. However, he renounced all the glitz and glamour in the 80’s to go on a spiritual journey.

Priyanshu enjoys regional cinema

With his towering height, chiselled features and a baritone, most girls had a major crush on him when he made his debut in the romantic film Tum Bin back in 2001.

It’s boom time for budding musicians

Firaaq during a performance

From Christmas eve to December 31, the whole capital is in party mode — hopping various cafes, pubs and restaurants to eat, drink and enjoy the music of the place. It’s boom time for most young musicians in the city, as most places look for fresh talent. New bands, instrumentalists, vocalists and DJs are in demand.

Paes set to serve filmi ace

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He is an icon in the sportsworld. Lawn tennis is synonymous with his name in India. With 13 grand slam titles, Leander Paes commands fame and following. And now at the age of 40, he makes his debut as an actor in Bollywood with Rajdhani Express. On his visit to the capital, we caught up with him.

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I want to begin with a little story that was told to me by a leading executive at Aptech. He was exercising in a gym with a lot of younger people.

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