Inspite of stunning facelifts and attractive discounts, cafes and markets in the city are counting their losses due to a no-show by foreign tourists. Many pub and café owners complain that there has infact been a downfall in business during these days as regular pub hoppers prefer to stay indoors due to traffic hassles and security reason.

There seems to be nothing that Rajini can’t do! His latest film Enthiran sees him play a double role — that of a genius scientist Vaseegaran and a super intelligent robot, Chitti. But the hype around the film has yet again pumped up the fictitious jokes on the superstar, which are a huge hit on the Internet. Try these... Rajinikanth has counted to infinity, twice. He can delete the Recycle Bin. He knows Victoria’s secret.

If you’re all set to throw a theme party this weekend, be ready to address a few spoilers. “People still don’t know how to follow the theme of a party by dressing up right,” said hair stylist Sylvie at a recent do where guests were required to sport the retro look in pink. And it’s not just Sylvie who is complaining about the city’s unsporty dressing sense at theme parties. Many who plan theme parties are often disappointed by guests who just don’t care about the dress code.

The traffic in the city was never good, and now it’s got worse due to the lanes dedicated for Commonwealth-related vehicles. As Delhiites take the road blocks and traffic snarls in their stride, they are finding alternate means to commute.

Everything feminine. Frills and flounce. Lace and layers. Ruffles and ruching. Feathers and frocks. The latest shows in London, New York and Milan are awash with these. As if unanimously rejecting the structured, masculine look of the 90’s business suits and strong shoulders, the designers have chosen a delicate and easy flow in their collections.

It’s not just the CAT which has gone online, several schools are keen to introduce the new system in their examinations too. Sulochna Devi School in Thane pioneered the trend when they recently did away with the traditional pen and paper, and conducted unit tests online. It’s a system that’s believed to speed up the process of evaluation and get students accustomed to technology.

Critics would love to call the Commonwealth Games “a sinking ship”, but there are a few who have refused to desert it. Instead they feel it’s time to lend support to the nation rather than scrutinise it.

Remember that scene from the hit sitcom Friends, where Monica Geller’s hair plays spoilsport when they’re on a vacation in the Caribbean?

The fixation with the anorexic “size-zero” is finally over, and divas are now turning to a more voluptuous look, one that celebrates curves. And it came as no surprise when recently singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham, a fashion icon, showcased her spring-summer 2011 collection and proclaimed that she prefers curves rather than hungry-looking ramp-scorchers. As many designers across the world are now keen on curves, it’s clear that they are here to stay.

As strange as it may sound, now even our mythological deities have got a makeover for their silver screen appearance. We now have Lord Ram with chiselled features, rippling muscles and six-pack abs taking on the fearsome Ravan in a hi-tech 3D battle in the upcoming movie Ramayan — The Epic.