It’s art attack as the third edition of the India Art Summit (IAS) is set to woo art aficionados in the city once again. This time, the annual do gets bigger and better as more than 500 artists, 84 galleries and 20 countries have confirmed their participation. The art extravaganza will begin on January 21 and will go on for three days at Pragati Maidan, hall number 18.

It’s art attack as the third edition of the India Art Summit (IAS) is set to woo art aficionados in the city once again. This time, the annual do gets bigger and better as more than 500 artists, 84 galleries and 20 countries have confirmed their participation. The art extravaganza will begin on January 21 and will go on for three days at the Pragati Maidan, hall number 18.

Lazy winter afternoons in the capital are incomplete without lavish brunches. The New Year has already ushered festivities, and if you are a fan of late morning feasts with a generous spread of salads, soups, main course and breakfast dishes along with delicious drinks, then we tell you how you can savour weekend banquets.

So it’s actually been proved that winter blues are for real, and it’s not just the seasonal affective disorder (SAD), but even the mounting number of break-ups that make this season miserable for many. According to a report, the period from late December to Valentine’s Day is officially known as the “National break-up” season in many parts of world. A study done by Yahoo also states that couples are twice as likely to think about breaking up in this period compared to any other time during the year.

It is a common notion that GenY is not very spiritually inclined, but if you happen to meet 23-year-old Shivali Bhammer you might be pleasantly surprised to know how she has imbibed spirituality as a part of her life. This London-based singer has recently launched her first album titled The Bhajana Project, which has nine bhajans and mantras recomposed with modern beats. The artiste was in the capital recently and spoke to us about her first endeavour.

They say style never goes out of fashion, and with a little stitch here and there, some things get better with time. The humble dhoti which originated ages back in India is now ruling the global fashion scenario with a little twist called dhoti pants. Fashionistas across the globe are going gaga over these comfy pants that are high on style and can be teamed up with various options.

The pretty and petite designer Nida Mahmood, who made a dhamakedaar entry with her quirky project New India Bioscope Company to revive the old poster making art in fashion, is all set to get a new feather on her hat. After seeing her interesting creations over the past two years, the world famous Victoria and Albert museum, London has approached her to present a series on Indian popular culture.

Professionalism is setting new standards in Bollywood. Hrithik Roshan, who joined the industry 10 years back, has always given each role his very best. Even though the Bollywood dreamboat is having a tough time battling cold and fever he’s leaving no stone unturned to promote his next release Guzaarish. He was in the capital recently and looked quite upbeat about the movie.

Everytime there is a change of season, your wardrobe gets an overhaul. And if you are wondering how to look stylish without burning a hole in your pocket, recycle your old clothes and give them a modern twist. Teenagers across the globe love to experiment with their style, and when it comes to clothes, a little mix and match is the best way to go about it.

If you are planning to hit Goa this month then make sure you witness the biggest musical extravaganza, the Indian Music Conference (IMC) 2010. The first of its kind congregation of musicians, artistes and people in the music industry will be held from November 17-20 for music lovers. From hip-hop, rock, jazz to Indian classical and fusion, enthusiasts can enjoy various genres of music in these four days and get an opportunity to network with people in the same business.