The hacking of the 7.7 crore Playstations worldwide was a disaster big enough for USA’s Department of Homeland Security to look into and investigate.

As a member secretary of the Planning Commission, Sudha Pillai’s is a highly demanding job. But if you expect her to kick off her shoes and retire once at home then you’re sadly mistaken. Once home, the hi-flying bureaucrat takes up the palette and canvas and dons the artist’s cap with aplomb. We caught up with her on the sidelines of her exhibition, Avril II — Joy of Living, at the PBC Art Gallery in the city’s electronic hub, Nehru Place.

Following the World Cup victory youngsters have taken the brand adage, “team jeetti nahi usey jeetana padta hai”, literally. And they support their favourite IPL teams by proudly flaunting the “official” jerseys, T-shirts. And as IPL 4 gains steam the sale of official team merchandise, both on the Web and in stores, is steadily picking up, signifying that avid fans are sporting their team emblem on their sleeves.

With books kids may be getting good grades, but it’s of little use if their imagination isn’t given wings and a creative outlet isn’t provided. With an aim to give the under-privileged kids an opportunity to expand their creative horizon, Dreaming Child Productions (DCP) is holding an educational workshop for 300 children of Vidya and Child School, Noida on April 9.

Exams come twice every year, but World Cup happens only once in four.” Those facing TV curfew due to Boards might not find much solace in such parent-defying logics to chuck study for matches.

A simple case of breach of faith can ruin one’s finances, reputation and put an entire career in jeopardy.

Annual budget session — the one parliamentary procedure that has all eyeballs riveted to the TV for it affects us all and sets the tone for the year to come.

The food and hospitality business is booming like never before and many who open with a hope to wet their beaks in the burgeoning market disappear soon after due to poor performance and bad managerial skills. But the trend of chefs from top notch restaurants setting up their own signature restaurant or tying up with entrepreneurs to contribute to the making of a good restaurant is catching up.

After facing years of neglect, the voices that soothe aching hearts are hoarse crying for help and hands that create magic are stretching out in need of help. Musicians are putting forward a list of demands to the government before this year’s Union Budget. From demanding fiscal stimuli, to support for musical instrument makers’ cottage industry, development of world-class auditoriums and insurance for performers, those serving Indian art and culture are vociferously putting forth their demands.

Cancer, the dreaded disease, is enough to strike terror in the minds of the healthiest of us.