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Glowing tribute It’s Iftar time
Lucky comes out with ‘Chhalla’ All about earthquakes
Soulful sherwanis
Film & FASHION
Temptations for that ‘sweet tooth’ !
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Floral fantasy
The season of splendour, festivals and gaiety! Even the flowers put their best leaves forward. A riotous mingling of colours greets residents from nooks and crannies in markets all over the city. For, winter is the season when flowers take on stunning hues and spill out in a profusion of blushes. The winds of change are sweeping the ever burgeoning flower bazaar-the demand rising steadily each year. With
Divali and New Year around the corner, people now prefer saying it with flowers. And with exotic, dazzling and beautiful varieties on display, they have plenty of choice. This is the time to go distinctive! Gift flowers, plants, shrubs or then bulbs and seeds to blend the season of festivities with bursts of colour! The Green House in Sector 9-B offers a complete garden centre with the most striking bunch of flowers, quality seeds and bulbs. Pale green chrysanthemums with white and pink centres, lemon yellow or crimson splendours (Rs 50 a bunch); pink, white and yellow carnations (Rs 10 to 15), gerberas (Rs. 15), oriental lilies for Rs 75 and Asiatic ones for Rs 50 or the lucky bamboos (Rs 300 a piece) along with the fragrance laden Nargis (Rs 4 per stalk). Seeds and bulbs of super majestic giant pansies or extra double petunias in eight vivid colours, hybrid antirrhinums, stocks, ice-plant or poppies, calendulas, daisies or then the double dwarf varieties of the most eye-catching marigolds or different colours of tulips including black! “Carnations, lilies, orchids-gifts for
Divali are now being accompanied by a bunch of flowers,” says Manager Parminder of Flower Zone, a franchisee of Ferns ‘N’ Petals. Ferns ‘N’ Petals, with over 40 outlets all over the country and a roaring Internet business sends out flowers with gifts. They are essentially in the flower business after all! Seasons greetings, conveyed sweetly with flowers, bring on the smiles. So, red, green, white and orange anthuriams (Rs 50 a stalk) it is or elegant birds of paradise (Rs 75) nestling in a graceful vase or tied up with a sheer ribbon. Green Valley Flowers Pvt Ltd in Sector 34-C has been in the flower business for over 13 years now. Specialising in fresh flowers, the little shop is overflowing with buckets and baskets of beautifully arrayed flowers. “The trend to send flowers, especially around
Divali, is definitely on the upswing-there are such beautiful varieties on offer now that people believe it is worth it.” Gladioli (Rs 5) in an abundance of tones, the charming and ever-popular roses and carnations (Rs 10) and lilies ranging from Rs 30 to 90 for the Asiatic and oriental selection, creamy white and vibrant yellow chrysanthemums or then the shaded blue gladioli and carnations (tinted by the flower shops) or the dancing bamboo starting from Rs 100 to 1,000, there is a cornucopia of choices. Nature Bounty, nuzzled at Aroma Hotel in Sector 22, supplies a profusion of flowers to the hotel with their birds of paradise going at Rs 100 and the multiplicity of mauve and white orchids at Rs 25. Delight hearts, send out your love in unique hues and gift a sprig or a bunch
for a spray of flowers vocalises earnest, heartfelt words.
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Glowing tribute
Impressions of Lakshmi and Ganesh crested delicately over the diya (Rs 200 to Rs 400) delight with their fine workmanship and craft. Tinkling bells for the pooja ghar at home (Rs 660) or haldi and kumkum holders (Rs 180) all come together to make for excellent gifts. Almost 20 different varieties of diyas-flowers opening up to the sun, long stems with graceful necks, understated lattice work on the base of the diyas, the array astounds with lovely pieces on display. The range goes right up to Rs 800 and the expertise and skill is sheer pleasure to see. Ebony in Sector 9 has on display the wondrous-tiered diya stands, which find pride of place at entrances or in the middle of rangoli patterns at homes. Four tiered fancy diyas with “gota” trimmings, black cloth and bandhini edgings (Rs 475) or a pair of brilliantly coloured idols covered with festive cloth and gold dust (Rs 155) or little mud hutments with coconut shaped canopies and fancy diyas filled with golden wax (Rs 180) have all been put on show to enhance the celebratory shades of the festive season. Saffron coloured religious tiles with trimmings of mouli ranging from Rs 99 to Rs 35, traditional diyas on stands (Rs 65) or etched pots to hold small diyas in, throwing out patterned light (Rs 90 a pair) are unusual buys.
Variety and gift shops across the city are all gearing up to stock fancy diyas. Most expect their stock to arrive in a day or two-just before Divali proper. So, take a dekko over the weekend, if you wish to intersperse your simple candles and lamps with something more dressy and stylish-for even diyas are turning chic these days! —G. R.
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It’s Iftar time Hosted by a Turkish national, Bahri Pinar, Director Referans Impex doing business with export houses in north India, the Turkish Iftar party was hosted for business and friends of Chandigarh. ‘Fitoor’, another name for Iftar (of Arabic origin) is something new for the city that is not too well versed in the Islamic culture. But this first public function has been well received and we can look forward to may more such events in the future with people from across the globe coming to Chandigarh, as the city truly welcomes them with its “open hand’. For those not very familiar with the concept, Iftar is a community affair when people assemble to break their fast during the month of Ramzan. Traditionally those collected for Iftar begin by drinking water and then a traditional meal called Iftar is served. The Taj served both ‘Halal’ and ‘Jhatka’ for the Muslim and non-Muslim guests comprising of both mutton and chicken dishes. The event was well summed up by Mr. D.S Grewal, acting as host on behalf of Bahri Pinar, “ ‘Hosh Geldiniz’ (welcome) we are all here drawn from different walks of life; with different upbringing; from different societies; but with one common objective that we are all human beings; we are all friends and we share all occasions in a friendly atmosphere. We share all occasions with equal zeal and warmth”. It was as exciting and event for Father Prema Nand, Father Darbara Singh, Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, Pandit Hem Chander and Maulana Mohammad Ajmal Khan as it was for 60 odd distinguished invitees present at the “Tarrace Hall” at Taj to be a part of this historic event for the city. The Iftar has served two purposes, says Bahri Pinar. Firstly, it has launched a new tradition here and secondly, it will help make people aware about my country (Turkey) and in turn help boost business and cultural ties. “For those who are unaware, India exports over 1 lakh metric tonnes of cement, 5000 metric tonnes of sugar, paper, clothes, cycle parts, granite, precious stones, etc to Turkey each year”. Like they say the fun of the Iftar is in eating, Taj provided an exhaustive menu that included five kinds of salads, delicious biryiani, dishes like ‘paneer kaju roll’, ‘kali mirch murg’, ‘kandhari dal’, ‘rara ghost’, ‘boondi raita’ and several other exotic dishes with equally mouth watering names.
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Campus Rock Idol India’s largest inter-college rock music competition is all set for the second edition ‘Tour of 2005’ .The annual independent competition ‘Campus Rock Idols’ for amateur bands at the campus level, in this second consecutive year, offers an ultimate experience for bands to perform on a professional, technical and evolved production offering. . This year the competition has been scaled up, with the popular Finnish rock band “The Rasmus” as an integral part of Campus Rock Idols. The band members of The Rasmus will be on the jury to judge two regional finals for the Campus Rock Idols (West Zone and South Zone) and thereafter play two live performances to rock fans in Mumbai and Bangalore on December 2nd and 4th, 2005 respectively. PRESTORIKA, the winners of Campus Rock Idols 2004, will perform alongside “The Rasmus”. In the West Zone, the regional events will take place in Pune, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Indore. Delhi and Chandigarh form the three cities in the North Zone. In the East Zone, the regional events will take place in Kolkata and Shillong. Entry forms are being distributed to various campuses. Alternatively, aspiring amateur bands at the campus level can log on to www.dnanetworks.com to enter the competition. The jury comprising of senior representatives from the music industry will shortlist the winners at the respective cities. The competition is being sponsored by Hero Honda and Pepsi.—TNS
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Lucky comes out with ‘Chhalla’
When you meet him for the first time, he seems just like another youngster high on ambition. But few minutes into the conversation, you discover Lakhvinder Lucky is sincere. This talented young singer, who has been slotted as the next Punjabi Pop Star, always greets one and all with a warm Sat Shri Akal. And replies to all questions, be they in English, Hindi or Punjabi. Simple he may be, but his singing potential cannot be ignored. At a time when other signers rely heavily on stage-antics, Lakhvinder always focuses on Sur-based performances. His daily riyaaz is sacred: “a singer can afford to compromise on his vocal talent, for this is what makes Lakhvidner Lucky different from the run-of-the-mill crop of Punjabi singers. His belief is simple. More than catchy lyrics and savvy videos, what really matters in a song is the melody. My attempt is to offer such good tunes which people can play over again and again, speaks Lakhvinder. Lakhvinder Lucky pauses only to add in artistic flavour, “I really respect music director Jawahar Wattal’s music creativity who is also launching Indian Idol participant Ravinder Ravi and Chandigarh based new sensational singer Bawa Sushil. — Dharam Pal
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All about earthquakes After promoting budding singers through “Fame Gurukul”, Nikhil Alva and Niret Alva are getting down to some serious business. Predicting earthquakes through small screen! This one-hour documentary for National Geographic Channel produced by their company Midi Tech Pvt Ltd, delves into the earthquake prediction based on Seismology. And the killer quake struck Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir, the Midi Tech team was just back from Himachal after waiting for the earthquake as per prediction. Says producer Nikhil Alva: “Earlier, we chased earthquakes in MP and Maharashtra. They happened accurately in the area predicted. But they were minor earthquakes. The current earthquake happened 30 km within the epicentre predicted, upwards of Kulu and across the border, and within a 10-day difference.” Earthquake predictors base their findings on different aspects like some base it on their ground analysis while others track cloud movements. This documentary can actually help show the accuracy of these predictions and could help save loss of lives and property. Adds Niret, who is passionate about the subject and has done extensive research, says: “Everyday 50-60 earthquakes happen around the world. Unfortunately the only ones mentioned are the one that show loss of lives or cause extensive damage. They are believed to be some sort of freak occurrence. “But earthquakes are necessary to keep the ground crumpled and keep life going.” The aim of the documentary is to analyse earthquake prediction theories and play them against one another and see if it a combination of these theories can take us close to the truth. The team will next move to China and then to Los Angeles to check out earthquake predictions there.— TNS
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Soulful sherwanis He adds: “The trend now-a-days is the couple going in for complete coordination - be it colour, fabrics or the dress. The look means the package of glamour, ethnicity and smartness. Other designers agree that a marriage ceremony is incomplete without the typical Indian wedding dress. The sherwani suit is still the formal Indian wedding attire for the grooms. Paired with ethnic Punjabi and Jodhpuri “jutis” or mojaris, along with a colourful Jaipuri pagri, the traditional look is complete. Traditional wedding “safa” and turban made in chunari, zari and ghar chola are also in vogue. Anil, the owner of a shop in Sector 17, says sherwani with trouser, along with sherwani jacket suits are in fashion. He also says hand embroidery and machine embroidery add glitter to the sherwani. Achkan type kurta pajama, cocktail suit and embroidered suits are for other marriage-related functions, says Mr Anil. N.N. Jain, owner of a showroom in Sector 17, says imported fabrics like mink silk, brocade silk and plain silk are being used for sherwanis. The latest colours of sherwanis include beige, light green, maroon. He adds light colours are preferred over dark. This is because a traditional Indian bride wears dark colours. Needless to say dark and light is a good combination. The range in sherwani suits start from Rs 2,000. The ones in mink silk with heavy embroidery work are more expensive. They cost anywhere between Rs 4,000 and Rs 50,000. Highlighting the importance of sherwanis, Kuldeep, currently shopping for his marriage dress, says the dress is comfortable, traditional as well as chic. A beige-coloured sherwani in silk with a bright stole and embroidery is what he has decided to don on the big day. Raghav, busy shopping in the Sector 17 adds, “I have to buy a unique dress for my cousin’s marriage and want to look good. That’s the reason why I have picked up a sherwani.” Guys, what are you waiting for? Go for the right look and bedazzle the world.
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Arty date This story cannot be told with the traditional ‘once upon a time’ beginning. For, it is not that old. A not so young man and a very young woman got attracted towards each other. They found, to their utter chagrin, that the “city beautiful”, having wide and pretty open spaces, had no secluded and safe place to meet and dream. Lake or leisure-valley, the ‘zalim-zamana’, at times wearing police uniform, would always keep prying like the legendary Kaidon (of Heer-Ranjha fame).So, the city Museum proved to be an art-perfect haven for them. In the absence of many visitors and presence of sleepy guards, they would spend many ‘happy-hours’ there. The man found his newly found lovers’ paradise adorable for one more reason. He never got bored while waiting for his beloved often for long hours. The world of inviting and interesting images, all around him, would keep him busily engrossed. One day, as is the fate of a majority of love stories, the beloved did not come at the pre-fixed hour. The lover kept waiting for her the whole day, the next day and for many more days.Though the love-dejected saddened man finally came to know of her beloved’s marriage to another person, chosen by her parents, he continued visiting the museum. For, through his long but regular association with a large variety of artistic images around him he had fallen in love for them as well. No wonder one day, he took to the brush and started pouring his love pangs on small sized canvases. Though he, being un-schooled, could never achieve any artistic recognition in the so-wretched and highly commercial world of art, he managed to accomplish a confident and satisfying self; now happily married and a well settled businessman. Morals of the story: One, there is no age bar to start dabbling in colours and shapes, which can even turn into a success story as well. Van Gogh had started painting at the age of 27 or so. Two, the Museum, being frequented by very few people, is still a safe and secluded rendezvous for lovebirds of all ages!
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Film & FASHION
Screen siren Monica Bellucci has revealed that she embraces nudity in movies because she believes the naked human body is a perfect tool of expression. The 36-year-old actress is proud of her femininity and is baffled by stars who refuse to disrobe. “I’m not scared by nudity, because for me, nothing is more beautiful than a body. You can have such amazing emotion from a body,” she was quoted by Femalefirst, as saying. “In ‘Irreversible’, I treated my body like it was an object and it’s great when you can have this kind of relation with your body, it’s a part of your job, an object you can work with. When you can have this kind of freedom it’s the moment where you can give your best as an actress,” she added. — ANI New Bond hates guns and ‘shaken’ Martinis ! Daniel Craig may have bagged the coveted role of James Bond but the actor is no gadget-flaunting gun-weilding fellow in real life. In fact, he has revealed that he hates guns.
“I hate handguns. Handguns are used to shoot people. And, as long as they are around, people will shoot
each other,” Craig was quoted by OK! magazine, as saying. “That’s a simple fact. I’ve seen a bullet wound and it was a mess. It was on a shoot and it scared me. Bullets have a nasty habit of finding their target and that’s what’s scary about them,” he added.
And Craig is not the only Bond who hates guns, Roger Moore, who played the superspy from 1973 to 1985, said after quitting the role that he hated ‘that awful pose’ of Bond with his gun which has become an iconic movie image, reports the Sun. Craig also doesn’t share Bond’s love of Martinis ‘shaken not stirred’.
The 37-year-old admitted “I love a Martini straight up.” He will play a tougher, grittier 007 in Casino Royale, which is based on Ian Fleming’s first Bond book. The movie is due for release in November next year.
— ANI Tyra Banks doesn’t like her figure She may be the role-model for millions of fashion wannabes in the US and world over, and has over the years fiercely clung on to the very top rung in the supermodel stakes, but for Tyra Banks herself, she has the worst possible features and body parts, that any aspiring star can dream to possess.
Banks, who is the host of “America’s Next Top Model” show, surprised the audience by launching a scathing attack on her looks, and frank admissions that she yearned to have the features of some of Hollywood’s leading ladies.
“My eyebrows are too far apart. I’d love to have longer eyelashes and a wider smile, like Julia Roberts or Cameron Diaz,” the New York Post quoted the talk show host, as telling her audience.
And if she had just hated her lashes and smile would still have been all right, but what followed was a clinical demolition of almost all other parts of her famous anatomy.
“My mouth is small and tight. My calves are nonexistent, so I rarely wear skirts or shorts. And I have cellulite, not just on my booty, but on my arms.”, she reportedly told the audience.
— ANI Kareena new face for Garnier Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has been signed by consumer brand Garnier India to endorse its latest hair colour product.
“The new campaign will capture Kareena’s attitude, the style quotient of ‘Nutrisse’ brand and the nourishment values of Garnier” said Philippe Raffray, general manager, Garnier, at a press conference in Mumbai.
Kareena, speaking on the occasion, said beauty is upto the individual and how it fits their personal style. “Using Garnier’s Nutrisse has enhanced the way I look and feel. It is truly my new style funda,” she said.
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Gastronomically Yours Jhilmilate Ratan, Patakhon ki Tokri, Phuljharion ka dastan... we are indeed talking of the
Divali festivities in the air, but more specifically, the celebrations of the gastronomical kind.
With everyone trying to cash in on the Divali
spirit, the eating joints in town, too, have joined the bandwagon. With novelty being the mantra in the burgeoning hotel industry here, many eateries have come up with special menu for the festival season.
Notwithstanding, that
Divali is primarily celebrated at home, with family the restaurants are offering delicacies to woo the foodies in town. From kebabs and steaks to yakhnis and shorbas, choicest of biryanis to the traditional Indian sweets - the ethnic food is on offer to savour and tantalise your taste buds. Mr Romil Mahajan of The Yellow Chilli, Panchkula, says the idea is to give a dynamic experience to the guests during this season. “A team of Khana Khazana has designed a special Divali Dhamaka menu. A whole range of aperitif, kebabs, tikkas, main dishes and desserts is on the offer, to set the mood for the festival of joy,” he says. Wah Dilli, Panchkula, who brought the trend of food courts to the tricities here, too, have opened a Grill Room to woo the revellers in the festival season. “We have changed the decor of the food court, with rangolis and lights, adding both a dash of colour and light. The Grill Room offers fish tikkas, kebabs of varied kinds - which are cooked at he counter,” informs Anil Sagar, Chef-cum-General Manager of the food court. So while the eateries in Panchkula are boasting of their menus, their counterparts in Chandigarh are going all out to change the decor. Sandeep Sharma, General Manager of Copper Chimney says they have made special efforts to give a traditional decor in his fine- dining restaurant. At Hotel G. K. International, as Anu K. Bansal, General Manager, points out that all customers are offered a traditional mithai. “We have decorated the floors with rangoli patterns, bright lights and colourful festoons have been used to brighten the walls,” he says.
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Tiffin Time Food was the biggest problem for Mr Amit Singla when he returned back from his job each night. Cooking looked monstrous to the counsellor at a call centre and his stomach had begged reprieve from the ‘mirch masala packed food’ from dhabas and hotels. “Burgers, pizzas and croissant cannot be had daily and I was dying for pucca arrangement in a decent meal “, he said. A friend gave him a mobile number of Mr Surinder Singh, a caterer, who could supply food right at his door step. It’s been about six months and Mr Singla is pretty satisfied. “I get pure vegetarian food with a balanced input of the ‘mirch masala’. I am satisfied with what I get and am saved from the worry of arranging for a gamut of facilities that are required for cooking including flour, gas stoves, salt, pepper, onions, ginger, garlic washing soap, peppers and lots more”. Surinder Singh is a government servant who helps out his wife at their home in Sector 21 for preparing the meals that is supplied at about 20 places. He is not alone. The city and the adjoining areas have more than a dozen caterers who are catering food on demand. The food supplied at homes and workplaces is largely vegetarian. The lunch and the dinner at majority of the paid service providers costs Rs 20 for each serving. Veeru, running catering service from Sector 45, says he gives one time service for Rs 15. The cost of the breakfast varies between Rs 5 and Rs 10. Jeetender Singh, a caterer , says “I go for job in a private company during the day hours. My wife looks after the kitchen and I have hired two labourers. I buy the vegetables, spices and other stuff for the kitchen. My wife is very particular about the cleanliness of the workplace and good quality cooking oil and spices. Out clientele has crossed 50 and we no have space for more customers despite frequent additional requests”. Mr Jai Pratap Singh, a senior executive in a Pharmaceutical company, said “My mother always called from Aligarh and expressed her concern about my food habits. I did cooking for some time, however, the common scene in my washbasin was a heap of unwashed utensils and piles of leftover food. Food at my door step gives me some free time in the evening to relax after my office, attend to other household chores and socialize”. Ms Anu Chhabra, a computer programmer, said “I was not satisfied with the food in my office and was fed up with the food from restaurants. A colleague recommended me the name of Mr Surinder Singh. I was skeptical about the food from a local unregistered caterer when I started. After nearly two months, I cannot dream of my life without my good tiffin every day. Mr Roop Khera, caterer based in Sector 22, says “The rate of Rs 20 per plate per meal was the standard practice in the city in majority of the caters. We make clean vegetarian food, keeping in mind the quality of ingredients that we serve. The service has become popular with the changed lifestyle. Not just bachelors, we are catering food to at least half a dozen families where the husband and wife are both working”. Mr Arun Kumar says his clientele included doctors, lawyers, and even students. Sanjay Raghav, a student of Panjab University, said “I stay in a rented accommodation in Sector 15 and it was difficult for me to walk to the university hostel every evening for my meals. I found a service near my home and am satisfied with the service. Ms Meenakshi Sharma, a school teacher, said “My colleagues keep on asking me to avoid the caterer because there was no quality check. I have however found nothing wrong with the quality and it is nearly an year since I am having the food at my doorstep”. The caterers usually have a fixed chart for the weekly menu. The servings offer variations with additions of sweet dishes. Mr Raghav says “It is good to have food with less spices in routine. Once in a while, I always go in for party in a good restaurant or to a fast food joint”. Dr Naresh Trehan, a resident of Sector 35, said that he had rented out four of his rooms to students. “I have made arrangements for their food from a private party and charge them a standard Rs 1000 extra per month. I am aware of this practice in other parts of the city as well”.
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for that ‘sweet tooth’ ! Traditional, yet toothsome, they seldom fail to tempt our taste- buds. Their mouth- watering flavour is enough to arouse those hunger pangs in our stomachs. Their lip-smacking taste would put a smile on the grimmest of faces. And yes, their appetizing colours would appeal to even the most discerning of mithai enthusiasts. Even the calorie-conscious clan would not mind a nibble at these melt-in-the-mouth magic balls-the luscious laddoos. Come Divali and seems like it’s raining laddoos. What, after all, places these eternal faves at the center of Divali celebrations? Let’s did in and find out. Festival time in India, right from Dussera to Divali, is ‘Mithai’ time. People flock in great numbers to the Mithai shops to buy different mithais to treat their palates. But, ask any mithai connoisseur and he’ll say festival of lights is synonymous with ‘laddoo time’. And as one wonders why, the Mithai-walas tell you all. Laughs Keshar of Anupam Sweets, Sector 11, Panchkula, “Laddoos have always been enjoyed by the Indian Palette. But nowadays, the vast range and colourful packings they are coming in have added to their appeal. Besides the traditional Motichoor ke Laddoos, we are offering Kanpuria laddoos that are stuffed with Kesar for additional flavour. Then, besides those regular sized ones, we have those big ones [250 gms being the weight of one laddoo!] which are an instant hit.” But then, there are those sweet shops that like to go the traditional way. “We are selling the traditional Boondi and Besan laddoos. The more basic the laddoo, the more is it’s appeal. Opines a customer Rajiv Mahajan, “I still remember the Boondi laddoos that were sold at my village. I still enjoy the simple ones more than those decorative ones.” But there are others who vouch for the laddoos stuffed with experimentation. Laughs Reminder, a call-center professional, “I just can’t resist those Panjiri Laddoos-made of atta and lots of dry-fruits. And even the regular ones are enjoyed more by me if they are well donned by silver varaks [leaves]. While the Desi ghee Motichoor laddoos are selling, it’s the Besan and Panjiri ones that are ruling the roost at Sindhi Sweets, Chandigarh. Opines Ramesh,a sweet vendor from Ambala, “Whether it’s the exquisite laddoo made of pure boondis, Besan laddoo made of gram flour and desi ghee, Kanpuria Kesar laddoo or the perennial Panjiri laddoo,it makes an unmatched Divali delight. Especially so, with all that stylistic packaging in creative sweet boxes. So this Divali, don’t forget to celebrate those unforgettable and sweet moments by savouring for your loved ones a special treat of laddoos.
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Give your feet a lift! Wear comfortable shoes. Did you know that badly fitted shoes can make you look ten years older. Choosing the best shoes like diet and exercise habits should start early in life. Very high heels and narrow toe can damage the arch of the foot if worn for long hours. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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Light up and let the glow spill into your homes and lives! Diyas, lamps and flames-this year the choices range from the elegant in silver to the vibrant and rustic terracotta finish. For exquisite silver diyas with fine etchings, filigree work and graceful and stylish shapes, Subhash Jewellers in Sector 8-B is the place to visit. Traditional diyas with simple lines range from Rs 200 to Rs 400 depending on the size..jpg)
Gopal Sweets in Sector 8 has a basketful of traditional wax filled diyas of different hues, with decorative glass pieces, coloured fabric, tiny bells and vibrant beads decorating the edges for Rs 30 a piece. .jpg)
Chandigarh is truly cosmopolitan. How else will you explain an Iftar Party? Yes! It was held, perhaps for the first time at night in the city’s Hotel Taj. Though, it may not have had Chandigarh’s ‘who’s who’ on the invitee list. But there were enough people representing different communities and professions, but above all some priests, granthis and pundits from the local churches, gurudwaras and mandirs. .jpg)
It takes talent to spot talent, recognise it and nurture it to a form that can express to itself all its story. He has done it again. Jawahar Wattal, the man who has produced sensations such as Deler Mehndi, Shweta Shetty, Shubha Mudgal, Bhupi, Hans Raj Hans, Hardeep and Shankar Sahney, has waved his magic wand once again. This time, the result is a different voice of a Punjabi singer from Saifabad (Phillaur). Wait and watch the 27 years old handsome Lakhvinder Lucky. One album old (Sohna Nahin Aaya, HMV Saregama) Lakhvinder is different. He is ready to take centre stage with his second foot-tapping album ‘Chhalla’ which will be released by HMV Saregama. Jaswinder Kalsi, Parampal Sandhu, Panchhi Dallewalia and M.P. Saifabad has penned the lyrics for music composer Jawahar Wattal..jpg)
\Sherwani is in this marriage season. If you want to look like the king on your D-day, a silk sherwani is what you are looking for.Getting decked up on weddings is no longer a bride’s domain. Even the perspective grooms these days take to the pre-marriage drill as seriously as the brides-to-be. “With guys becoming increasingly aware about fashion, coupled with wide choice of dresses, the bridegrooms too are pampered a lot,” says fashion designer Raman Mahajan. “Since the ceremonies typically run into several days, they choose the best for every occasion”..jpg)
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ARIES : Don't give up your personal power and vision in return for acceptance by the same forces that have suppressed you. Good health brings clarity of thought. Lucky number: 6, Lucky Colour: Sea green 
LIBRA : Your relationship may be heading for a temporary separation. Speculation pays off as you are daring and adventurous. Venus is excellent so love stars twinkle. Lucky number: 18. Lucky Colour: Burgundy. 
TAURUS : You finally find a healing and creative way of releasing potential energy. Luck comes to children. Don't be too complacent or laid back and lazy for too long. Lucky number: 4, Lucky Colour: Red. 
SCORPIO : "The Empress" encourages that you step away for a short period. This will ensure a better chance. Unforeseen events need to be viewed from a higher perspective. Lucky number: 4, Lucky Colour: Brown. 
GEMINI : Rearrangements of lifestyle, work and financial matters will take up life and effort. In love, you may feel a mite left out as a loved one doesn't reciprocate. Lucky number: 12, Lucky Colour: Purple. 
SAGITTARIUS : Your professional competence really has to come to the fore today. Multifarious activities can be tiring. Meditate to balance yin and yang energies. Lucky number: 19, Lucky Colour: Golden yellow.
CANCER : Don't delude yourself about certain professional situations and personal issues, as emotions tend to cloud your vision. Women should not trust strangers. Lucky number: 17, Lucky Colour: Grey. 
CAPRICORN :Today you'll succeed in convincing even those people who are stubbornly opposed to your ideas. Visitors may arrive without notice bringing good news. Lucky number: 2, Lucky Colour: Coffee. 
LEO : Get to the heart of the matter. You need to be aware and maintain balance on all level of consciousness. Work projects and business ventures move ahead smoothly. Lucky number: 3, Lucky Colour: Midnight blue. 
AQUARIUS : Love, romance and happy surprises are on the cards. If you're looking for investors, this is an ideal day for giving your presentation. Lucky number: 18, Lucky Colour: Pink. 
VIRGO : Relax and adopt a light and playful attitude today. You'll access intimate secrets, fears and influences. You may not conform to social norms. Focus on health, diet and exercise. Lucky number: 6, Lucky Colour: Pink. 
PISCES: Let the wisdom of this 'starting over' reading be your guide as you awaken and empower your inner core. You generate well-being and harmony wherever you go. Lucky number: 12, Lucky Colour: Rust.