It can’t get more insensitive than this. The joy of a salary hike turned nasty for Satya Pal, a postman, whose 14-year-old son Vineet Kumar, who has been studying in Class XII at G D Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj under the (Economically Weaker Section) scheme for nearly four years.

Amitabh Bachchan, who will soon be seen in the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati has started working out in the gym to ensure he remains fit for the show. The actor reveals that viewers can expect to see some changes in his look for the show.

Bong Bombshell Bipasha Basu has dismissed reports that she has undergone language training to teach herself Urdu. There was a buzz about town recently that Basu was learning Urdu that her forthcoming film Lamhaa, as her character in the film required her to.

Following the ups and downs of the Indian cricket team, one would think that only a madman would willingly want to captain the side. While the skipper is lauded for winning a game, who would want the curses of a billion-strong fan base when the Men in Blue lose? Quite a few it seems.

Sri Lanka is in for a treat as the stars of Bhushan Kumar’s Ready — Salman Khan and Asin — are in the island country for the first schedule of the film. Earlier Bhushan had decided to shoot in Mauritius but on Salman Khan’s insistence, the location was changed.

It’s amazing how some women have skin that can withstand the effect of time. Take any of the beauties who are past 35 — Malaika Arora Khan, Mehr Jessia Rampal, Jennifer Aniston, Twinkle Khanna — they are all gorgeous enough to give any 20-something a run for her money.

It’s now the next generation, which is, taking fashion to a new level. As summers are the time to flirt with flowy attires, fashion-conscious youngsters are flaunting funky trousers in vibrant colours, making it a perfect way to sizzle in the blistering heat. From elegant A-line trousers, skinny denims to dungaree style pants, Patiala salwar

Atul Agnihotri has procured the remake rights for the Malayalam hit Bodyguard and the buzz is that he’s set aside a part of the budget to rope in Deepika Padukone to play the female lead opposite Salman Khan. As yet, there isn’t confirmation from Deepika on whether she’s taking the role or not.

That greasy and sticky hair coupled with the muggy atmosphere makes you want to hate your hair at times. And one wonders how do the celebs manage to maintain an impeccable hairstyle through the monsoons. While a lot of people complain about the dull look, hairstylists maintain that it’s no big deal to sport an attractive hairstyle during the most arduous season of the year.

Looking fabulous doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours in front of the mirror labouring over a make-up kit — going by what the experts say, all it takes is 10 minutes or even less to look one’s best.