How does Nargis Fakhri handle Indian humidity

Monsoon is the time when your hair behaves differently due to the humidity in the air, and a diligent hair care regime is needed to nourish your hair from within, and keep your volume and bounce. CS gets Nargis Fakhri to share a few simple tips on hair care this season:

Fighting that moisture
Being in a glamorous profession, I need an effective hair care regime that can cope with the excess moisture in the air during monsoon and keep my hair smooth and manageable 24x7. Three thumb rules I swear by for my hair are drinking water, a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular deep conditioning massages with hot coconut based hair oil.

The conditioning mantra
A 20 minutes deep conditioning massage with hot coconut based hair oil is my non-negotiable hair care ritual, especially during the monsoon. Coconut based hair oil deeply penetrates into your scalp to deeply condition your hair, making it an instant solution against the frizz.
Treat them nice
When I wash my hair in the monsoon, I pat my hair dry with a towel, and use a soft hairbrush or a wide-toothed comb so that my hair isn't treated harshly and it maintains its shine and natural oils.

Keeping it simple
I also make sure that I don't tie my hair very tightly as it will leave the strands broken leading to unnecessary damage and roughness. It's best to keep your hairdo as simple as possible, maybe a sleek ponytail or a bun. These styles work well in this season, and are hassle free too.

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Hazel Keech talks about her favourite past times

One of my favourite past times is travelling. I love visiting new places and revisiting others.

As a traveller, I enjoy seeing touristy sites as well as observing how the locals live. The best cuisine of any place is usually in the people's houses. That's the real taste of the country.

Recently, I went to Mauritius and revisited the touristic sites which I haven't seen for years. Although, Mauritius has great restaurants, my mom and aunt makes amazing Mauritian cuisine as well. Needless to say, their dishes are yummy!

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What keeps Sridevi glowing at 49?

Sridevi is fit as a fiddle at 49, and the reason behind it, she says, is the right diet, power yoga and the quality time she spends with her two daughters.

"I believe whatever is inside, reflects on your face. I hate fried and junk food. Being happy and in a good state of mind, thinking positive really makes a difference. I love power yoga and love to play tennis with my children, maybe that is the reason," Sridevi said here.

She spoke on the sidelines of the launch of Society Interiors magazine's special issue, which features her on the cover.

The actress is ready to make a comeback to the big screen after 15 years. She stars in "English Vinglish", directed by filmmaker R. Balki's wife, Gauri Shinde.

Revealing the reason why she took up the project, Sridevi said: "I signed this movie because of the script. I fell in love with the script and of course, I loved Balki's previous films like 'Paa' and 'Cheeni Kum' and I thought the audience would relate to the subject like I do. I am praying that everybody is going to love it."

"English Vinglish", about a housewive's struggle to learn English, is slated to release Oct 5. It will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival Sep 14.

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Madhuri Dixit's Dedh Ishqiya postponed again

Actor Arshad Warsi, who will reprise his role of Babban in "Dedh Ishqiya", reveals that the shooting of the film has been postponed once again. It will now go on the floors in January next year.

Actress Madhuri Dixit is making a comeback with this film, a sequel to the 2010-hit "Ishqiya".

"I have finished three movies, they are going to release whenever they have to. I am chilling now, I was supposed to start shooting for 'Dedh Ishqiya' which has been postponed to January, so I am taking a good time," Arshad Warsi said while launching the book "Don't Think of a Blue Ball" by Malti Bhojwani. 

"I am off to Canada in about three days, I am on the board of directors for the International Indian Film Festival, Toronto, so I am going there," the 44-year-old added. 
Shooting for "Dedh Ishqiya", to be directed by Abhishek Chaubey, was initially supposed to start in September 2011 but was moved forward to November and later February 2012 due to Abhishek's wedding. 

Then the news came that the film will go on floors in September this year.

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Ranbir, Dhoni's mutual admiration society

Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor recently visited Delhi to shoot for a Pepsi commercial with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. And the actor was all praise for the Indian skipper.

According to a source from the location, Ranbir and Dhoni hit it off instantly and chatted about cricket and movies in between the shots. Ranbir is said to be a fan of Dhoni's aggression on-field and the unorthodox captaincy.

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Bipasha's dad loves her in Indian attire

Actress Bipasha Basu had recently revealed that she loves to wear Indian attire -- and why not? Her father loves to see his daughter in the traditional wear.

"My father's favourite look on me! Traditional bengali pujo look! Dads are adorable!" Bipasha tweeted.

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