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Stuntdog Millionaire

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Neil Nitin Mukesh, who will be seen doing bike stunts in his forthcoming movie Lafangey Parindey, has a word of caution for youngsters watching the movie, by asking them to avoid performing such stunts especially on the city streets.

An ex may be your soulmate

How difficult is finding one man, when there are billions of them present on our planet? The answer apparently is very tough. Forget Plain Janes, even stunners are finding it impossible to find someone to date, let alone marry. If actors like Preity Zinta, Dia Mirza and Deepika Padukone can be single, you can imagine the plight of

Knitted in crochet with panache

It took granny’s nimble fingers to knit a fashion story out of a single thread. Crochet existed as far as memory goes, and having survived many fashion fads, this old yarn is basking in new found spotlight. Well if the endorsement comes from Fashion houses like Chanel and Issey Miyake, you don’t need to think twice about the impact.

Caught in a bad romance

Switch to any local TV channel and you will be bombarded with footage of Shubha who has been arrested for conspiring the murder of her fiancé, with the help of her lover. Who would think that a face emanating such beauty and innocence is capable of plotting a brutal attack? Similar shock arises from the fact that recently, an

Economy unfazed by new Rupee symbol

Of all people rejoicing, Indian cartoon makers must be mighty pleased. What could, after all be a better alternative to the ubiquitous dollar sign, the only option they had when to show a furry rabbit’s greed filled eyes? Our very own Indian rupee, which just acquired its very own symbol becoming only the fifth currency in the world to do so.

Motherhood’s all write

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Recently, Delhi High Court came to the rescue of a pregnant college student and stated that the girl cannot be barred from taking exams if her attendance is short due to pregnancy. College students in the capital have mixed opinions on the same. While many think it’s a favorable move, few discuss the flip side of students misusing it with fake reports.

Not the least perturbed

Jimmy Shergill, who was last seen in My Name Is Khan, has a busy year ahead. Having completed shooting for Abhinay Deo’s Crooked, Mumbai Cutting and Soojit Sircar’s Johnny Mastana , the actor is now busy shooting for Aanand Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu.

‘What’s in a name?’ Sudhir Mishra finds out

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Director Sudhir Mishra of Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi fame, is almost ready with his new venture Dil Dar Ba Dar starring Chitrangada Singh, Irrfan Khan, Arunodaya Singh and Aditi Rao. But reportedly the director is in a dilemma regarding the film’s title. The film is scheduled to release in October.

Pastel colours liven up summer palette

Setting a whimsical tone for the look this summer, candy- coloured pastels have dreamily drifted into closets and store racks. Be it chiffon dresses with floaty cotton candy pink skirts or ruched drapes in icy blue or mint green hues, runways have been converted into a 50s fairyland.

Easy money, easy fame

A host of television stars are flocking to reality shows like never before. Moving away from the monotony of the melodrama in the soaps, TV stars are making their presence felt in the reality shows and not all of them are has-beens.

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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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