23-year old Lizzie Velasquez had been called the world’s ugliest woman when she was just in high school.

For people looking to unwind, home — and more specifically, the backyard — seems to be the “it” place to be. An al fresco barbecue bash on one’s terrace garden, a few drinks sipped in the privacy of one’s living room after a long day at work, a brunch rustled up real quick or ordered in: People for whom the weekday offers no solace from stress are choosing to recharge themselves at home over the weekends instead of looking in the direction of a pub or café.

Not only does South Indian megastar-couple Suriya and Jyothika look great together but they also share wonderful bond. Suriya laughs at how fans show him incredible support no matter what the outcome of his movies is, whereas his doting wife is his numero uno critic.

Art has always been a significant part of her life and Sharanya swears that it’s all thanks to her gene pool.

I first went to Australia in 2007 when I was a student and had also started my modelling career. It remains my favourite city. Probably so because at the place where I was staying, my balcony faced Sydney’s Darling Harbour, offering one of the best views of the city. The view stayed with me.

For the last few years TV Santhosh has been creating works that draw upon global issues, such as violence. He uses media reports as his canvas to show the ironies and the essence of reality. His work portrays the perceptions of the sufferer, the victim of a crisis.

Weaving a dream
It must have been a germ of an idea — in Hanif Sattar’s case, a thread, perhaps. A high-end tailor, Hanif’s real passion lay in fashion. Marrying the supportive Minna would help Hanif translate his dream into reality — he created Basics Life, a brand of the company Hasbro Clothing Pvt Ltd. Hasbro today is one of the leading manufacturers of clothing and accessories for men.