For Italian artist, Maïmouna Guerresi, mystery is something that transcends human limits. It is also hope, unrecognisable power of faith and suspension. And this is what the photographer, sculptor and video installation artist has tried to evoke and depict in her latest series of work.

They have been the force behind the wheels. But recently the racing drivers, Nico Hülkenberg and Paul DiResta geared up to show off their fashionable sides too. The two turned into fashion icons off the track as they styled models in formal and casual styles with the Hackett Autumn-Winter 12 collection at DLF Emporio Mall.

Emraan Hashmi might have had many steamy scenes with some of the hottest babes in Bollywood but he says that the thing he really wanted to do was sit behind a desk and read out news. His latest film Rush, in which he plays a crime reporter, has fulfilled his this fantasy too.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently said that she does not want her daughter Aaradhya to get hassled. Her instinct is to protect her daughter from the prying eyes of media and fans.

The music launch of Talaash will take place in a sleazy hotel. The team is trying to recreate the ambience of a red light area and building an exact replica of Hotel Lido from the film’s set. But Talaash is not the only film that is being talked about for its music release. Creating a buzz around the music launch seems to be the latest trend in Bollywood.

Aishwarya Rai silenced her critics with an impressive weight loss and looked very much in shape when she walked the ramp at Durbar, Taj Palace recently. Looking stunning in a long black gown paired with a fitted short-jacket, Aishwarya posed gracefully as the cameras clicked nonstop.

It was at National Innovation Foundation Fair, 2001, that documentary filmmaker Matiur Rahman was first introduced to some of the scientific innovations in rural areas. “Those who had no formal education, had never seen a revolving chair or a conference hall, were presenting such mind-boggling scientific innovations that I was completely taken aback,” says Rahman.

Fashion hubs like Milan, Paris and New York have always been dream destinations for Indian designers. However, countries ‘not so high on fashion’ are now entering designers’ busy calendars. Charu Parashar is already off to Lahore for Lahore Bridal Couture Week 2012.

Rhythmic movements, statuesque posturing and enthralling abhinaya impressed the audience at the third International Dance Festival at Kamani Auditorium recently.

Early 18th century was an interesting phase in Delhi’s history. Not many would know about politics, culture, palaces and lives of people of the period. But city-based film director, Madhureeta Anand is soon going to zoom into this time through her next film, Maharani, for which William Dalrymple is the historical consultant.