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Model among Artists Posing Pretty
Skin wise Log on for Home Delivery
MARKET PULSE Film & FASHION PAMMY’S BEAUTY TIPS
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Close to Nature
The anatomy of the human body in its very basic form, in movement or in interaction with another animate or inanimate form, is one of the first steps an artist takes in his communion with nature. The bare body, for it is politically correct to call it thus now instead of the old nude, has been one of the earliest subjects in art. Ancient temple iconography in Hindu temples celebrates the form brilliantly. That bare-bodied portraiture caused problems in later times is of course, the intervention of prudery. One does not know when and where this prudery may surface with all its Victorian fundas, is quite another matter. One has often taken on the morality brigades and defended Husain’s version of a Saraswati or Sita without the wraps, but the other day walking into Chandigarh’s star photographer’s drawing room—one was a little startled at huge pictures of man and woman among the leaves. Having liked Diwan Manna’s portrayal of the female form in the raw presented most aesthetically, one was surprised to find that the artist had entered the frame bare-bodied too. After an instant recovery for art’s sake one found oneself asking Diwan about bare-bodied modeling. And this is what the artist had to say: “Whenever I have used the bare body, I have done it with complete dignity and aesthetics. I do not focus on the face of the model because that takes away from the larger picture and theme. I have only shown my face because it is a part of my conceptual self-portraiture.” The most recent work of Diwan shows man and woman amidst twigs and leaves and the yellows and greens come through most pleasantly, reminiscent of “babes in the woods”. Talking about this work, Diwan says: “I had used the human form to portray violence and death but now I wished to use it more happily.” When asked if the models have hang-ups about posing bare-bodied, Diwan replies: “Professional models have no such hang-ups. The amateur may feel a little conscious but then it depends on how professional the artist is and how he can make the whole exercise asexual. When I am photographing a woman, she is a subject for art and not titillation.” Thus ‘nudity’ as it is misunderstood is a state of mind rather than the manifestation of the bare body.
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Model among Artists
“Students either make my full picture or just half a portrait. At times I am sitting just in my undies but I feel no embarrassment because they are like my children. One day a teacher said in anger that if a woman can pose bare-bodied then why can’t you? Thus I lost the hesitation to sit bare-bodied. The children want to know if I like the way they are portraying me. “I tell them: Number one: Bade afsar banoge to hamein bhi yaad rakhna,” says Harichand. When model Harichand poses in front of the Chandigarh College of Art students, silence envelops the studio. The students slowly build their relationship with Harichand. They relate to him and he sinks into deep silence. He starts thinking of his home in a village in Himachal Pradesh. He thinks of his poverty and plans for the weddings of his children. He ponders over the fact that he has but a small patch of land. He also worries about the failing health of his wife. These thoughts get written out on his face. His stream of thoughts is disturbed when the students ask for rest after sketching continuously for 45 minutes. Harichand has learnt to talk to his silence. He has been modeling thus for the past 25 years. He was a young and good-looking man in his twenties and this brought to him the modeling assignments. He has been a model for several generations of teachers and students. “So I form loving bonds with the students. In turn these young students take care of me and also give me tea and snacks. Then when they meet me after long years they ask me “uncle ki haal hai?” Some want to know if they can help me and I tell them: “You are like my children. I cannot take anything from you. I can only give you something. And they feel happy hearing this.” This writer too is now lost in his thoughts. I too carry in a corner of my mind the many models, who posed for me in my student days. The reason for this is that one has take in the features and the body of the model deep into the mind. Only then can one bring the model alive on the canvas. It may not be possible to recall the faces of one’s family on the canvas but on can sketch out a model at any time. Thus an artist builds a deep relationship with the model. “I have with me a picture made by a boy. I had asked for it. Hundreds of children have painted and sculpted me. They take their work with them. It makes no difference to me. They may do what they wish with it.” So says Harichand. He is no Raja or a rich woman model. He is just Harichand. His presence is there in the minds, hearts and homes of many artists and artists in the making.
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Posing Pretty
Models that European painters used and the techniques that they have employed for some of the works that have passed into immortality have an interesting history. The most famous example of a painter giving the gift of timeless beauty to a woman is that of Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting that is today a prized possession of the Musee du Louvre, Paris, was also known as La Giocanda, Wife of Francesco del Giocondo, and was painted some time between 1503 to 1506. Leonardo never sold this work of a woman dressed in the Florentine fashion of the day and carried it with him wherever he went to the end of his life. Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir often had his friends sit as models in his paintings. He usually had them pose outdoors having a good time. This is how Renoir met his wife, Aline Charigot. However, it was model Lise Trehot who became his love and posed for famous paintings like ‘Diana’, ‘Lise’ and ‘Woman of Algiers’. American painter Hawthorne was greatly influenced by Impressionist art and he dedicated the Cape Cod School of Art in 1899 at Provincetown in Massachusetts purely to Impressionist art. His techniques as a teacher made him legendary. Students painted models, posing in glaring sun on the beach, using only a two-inch putty knife. The clumsy tool forced them to apply large dollops of paint, making it impossible to render the model’s features. Paul Gauguin, along with Van Gogh, was one of the major post-Impressionist painters. A master artist and influential founder of modern art, he chose exile in d Marquesas Islands, Tahiti - rejecting “everything that is artificial and conventional.” The models for his latter-day paintings were the beautiful olive skinned and dark haired Tahiti women, bare-breasted in their colourful sarongs. Vincent Van Gogh’s passion were landscapes, groups of people and later self-portraiture. His last days were lonely and he filled them with painting what he could—his bed, his chair, his pipe. However, his portrait of the pregnant destitute woman is one of the world’s masterpieces. Last but not least, we talk of Pablo Picasso. The realistic treatment of models was limited to his early works known as the Blue Phase even while he experimented with early cubism and distortion of colour. He used models even at a later date and extensively for his drawings, distorting them the Picasso way and bestowing them with horns. — ND
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Dancing away the blues Charming moppets sprinkling confidence, bursting with vigour and flair, captivated the audience at the inter-school talent competition “We Are the Best-2005” at Tagore Theatre today.
Dressed in their glittering finery, the children radiated poise and the belief-that they would win-each one of them. And winners they are, for the performances were spirited and lively with every child displaying a remarkable stage-presence. Organised by the Dolphin ‘n’ Dolphin for the fourth year running, Chief Executive Officer David Massey says this is an annual feature simply because he loves children! “They are innocent and true and this is a way of recognising them for their efforts.” The aim is to help young ones open up and forget their shyness and this seems to be working with 46 schools and 872 children participating this year. The events varied from recitation to a fancy dress contest, newspaper reading, painting and story telling with the grand-finale-a dance competition—being held on Saturday for the tiny tots in the individual capacity and as well as in groups.With children in three categories, five to seven years, seven to 10 years and 10 to 16 years, showing off their prowess, there was plenty of excitement and joy to look forward to. The stage lit with glowing diyas, the guests having been welcomed with a smattering of flowers, the event began dot on time, with a delightful performance by five-year-old Deepinder Pal Singh from St Soldier School, Mohali. Clad in yellow, this sweet little child set the stage for the other performances by completely charming the audience. Nine-year-old Ravleen, as tiny as Thumbelina, danced with grace on “Tumhari Adaaon Pe Mein Vari Vari”, while eight young lads from Lawrence Public School, performed a robust Bhangra dressed vibrantly in greens, yellows and reds, a sprightly presentation despite one of them being rather sick! “Nothing is difficult,” declared nine-year-old Robin Singh with élan and indeed their performance proved that! Twelve - year-old Devika Rana from Rai School, a charming picture in a red ghagra, was nervous yes, but confidant that she would win! Nine- year-old Shirin had a case of the hiccups, but “knew” she would be the best, once she started to dance! The prize distribution for all events, spanning three weeks and culminating in this dance competition, was held in the afternoon with the children proving once again that they are the best when it comes to capturing sheer emotions with the audience in raptures over their springing performances and loveable earnestness-spry and sincere. —G.R.
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It’s raining books!
This time it is the British book festival organised by the British Library with Butterfly Books that comes to enthral readers and delight bookworms!
With over 15,000 titles for all age groups, this is a veritable treat for book lovers!
Sourced from Britain by Butterfly Books, their Senior Sales Consultant Kalpana Thakkar says what makes the collection exciting is that these books, excellent coffee-table volumes too, come at stimulating prices that are at a 50 to 80 per cent discount of the published price! “There is a dedicated team that goes across and personally selects the books three to four times a year and we try and pass on the discounts we manage, to our readers so that they may get the benefit of some excellent selections.”
The array for tiny-tots is enormous—shelves, racks and tables crammed with appealing books—interactive, educative, amusing and entertaining. Hardback Enid Blytons (who can forget the Magic Faraway Tree!), touch and feel books,
oversized enormous story books—The Kidnapping of Lady Filthyrich ( Rs. 295)—flashcards for little ones on fruits and vegetables, first words, alphabets and pop-up fairy tales- there is a fascinating collection to choose from. Reference books, uncommon books on art and artists—Goya, Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet, their complete works—a swinging hardback on Michael Schumacher by Lue Domenjoz for a mere Rs 150 or then an intensive book on ‘Sound Design, classic audio and hi-fi design’ by David Attwood for Rs 550. For the young school children from Satluj Public School, DAV Sector 8 and YPS, the assortment was an extension of their dreams as they lined the displays riffling through their choices. What is more, a 15 per cent discount will be offered to British Library members so don’t forget to carry your membership cards! The festival is on at the Government Museum and Art Galley, Sector 10, from November 12 to 16 from 10 am to 8 pm. British Library also announces the much awaited re-opening of its membership from Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 9 am. Limited seats on first come first served basis.
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Skin wise
The nip in the air is just beginning to bite. Our skin’s beginning to feel the first stretch of dryness, announcing the arrival of winter. So folks, it’s that time of the year when you need to pamper your skin and coddle it a wee bit more to ensure it tides over the chill without wilting under the cold. Our skins certainly deserve indulgence at a time when lazing around in the warmth of the quilt is the next best thing to being alive. Oodles of hand and body lotions, liberal application of creams and that’s about all it takes to counter the harsh winters and keep the skin supple and glowing. The best part is that it comes at prices, which would suit all pockets without burning any holes. We went around looking for the best way to “spoil” your skin this winter and we were amazed at the variety that smiled back at us from shops and shelves, waiting to be picked and smothered all over for that silky glow which will soften you skin to the dry reality of the season. And, this winter, its fruits galore as lotions and creams go fruity down to the hilt. There’s a fruit in every cream and a whole range to choose from. Black grapes or green, strawberries or raspberries, oranges or bananas, mango or almond——the flavours on the shelves are just too tempting to resist. Garnier to Saint Ives, Ponds to Vaseline, Nivea to Avon and Biotech, from the range available, it seems, there’s not a company in this “creamy business” that’s not pandering to every individual’s taste, whether it’s the flavour or price. Says Rohit Gawri of Peshawaris, Sector 19: “It’s a river of lotions this season. Hand and body lotions, face creams and lotions, foot creams, lip balms —-there’s practically something for every inch of skin. Sales began well before the onset and Oil of Olay and Vaseline seem to be clear favorites among our clientele. Biotech’s Bistle and Parsley creams as well as almond is also doing well.” Soaps, too, are coming in the creamier avtar are very much in demand, especially during winters. No Marks, Dove, Camay, Imperial Leather - go ahead and take your pick! There is an advice coming straight from a beautician and Avon dealer, Aruna Chaudhary. “Winter is synonymous with dryness and a bit of sunburn since all of us love to wallow in sunshine and sunlight. Moisturising the skin lavishly is one basic rule if you are not game for spending time on yourself. Infact, all women working in the kitchen or in jobs which entail frequent washing of hands must keep a moisturiser in their kitchen or place of work,” she insists. For those who can afford the luxury of sparing time and thought for the skin this winter, there are packs of Avon in honey, mango and other flavours to add to the moisture-content in the skin while two facials are a must. Then, soap must be replaced with a face wash while all you out that skin-concerned people should apply liberal doses of night creams before calling it a day. Venturing out without a sunscreen during the day amounts to desecration. So, this winter, don’t think. Just splurge on creams this season for the softness of snow and the glow of the sun to shine though the foggy days and long nights. With a lot of creams and lotions to choose from, who’s scared of winter and the toll it takes on our skins? I’m not. Are you?
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Log on for Home Delivery
Directed by Sujoy Gosh, “Home Delivery” in the funny way shows how it takes just a single day to change a person’s outlook on life forever. Says Sandeep Bhargava, Chief Operating Officer, Sahara One Motion Pictures: “It is a matter of great pride for us to have launched the nation’s first video website. We commissioned Hungam-IndiaFM to script and direct the interactive elements of the website. The website www.homedeliverythefilm.com will provide visitors an extremely engaging and interactive online experience.” As the user clicks on, he is welcomed by the pizza-delivery man in “Home Delivery” (played by Boman Irani), who takes the user on a virtual tour to meet the characters in their individual settings, at their personal best. The site offers the optimum levels of surfing pleasure for all kinds of Internet connections. Speaking on the inspiration behind this unique venture, Priti Shahani, head of the marketing team, says: “We were looking for innovative means to promote the movie online, and wanted something that was totally new in India... we particularly wanted to break the mould followed by the industry.” Explaining that the concept is definitely a benchmark when it comes to movie websites, Shahani says: “The longer users stay on the site, the more connected they become with the movie and the higher the probability that they would go out to see the feature film when it is released,” says Shahani. Says Carlton D’Silva, Creative Director, Hungama. com, “Sahara-one Motion pictures required a website to compliment the film. Creating a video website was an apt way to promote the film as people can relate to each character and get a feel of their mannerisms. At the same time users could have a little fun while they are surfing”. D’Silva adds: “As technology evolves and connectivity becomes more accessible, video websites will become the trend of the next few years.” — Dharam Pal
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MARKET PULSE
The fabrics used are micro, spun, leather stuffed, tusser, crape finish, suede, buffed fabric and parachute fabric. The entire collection of jackets, bush coats, chesters, cargos and wind sheaters is priced between Rs 935 to Rs 2100. Italian collection Hindware has introduced premium water closets in its Italian Collection. This range blends classic designs with gorgeous looks and subtle contours. This select range of water closets is easy to install and comes with matching seat covers and dual flush water saving technology. Available in brilliant Starwhite and subtle Ivory, these water closets can be matched to combine with any bathroom décor. The price ranges from Rs 4000 to Rs 15000.
— TNS
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Film & FASHION
“The Legend of Zorro” star Catherine Zeta-Jones has slammed the recent trend of many of Hollywood’s leading ladies to drop their post-preganancy weight as soon as possible.
The stunning mother-of-two said that she found the whole idea of women competing to see who’s the first to get back to their normal weight insane, and added that she found the super-skinny women of Hollywod scary.
“I think it’s awful, this competition between actresses who just had a baby to see who’s first to get back to their normal weight.
The 36-year-old star, who danced at London’s West End before finding fame on the big screen, said that though her time as a dancer had helped her in getting back into shape quickly, she was not as obsessed as some women with the idea of rapidly losing post-pregnancy weight.
— ANI Aniston gets uncomfortable during interview Jennifer Aniston got uncomfortable during a interview on “Larry King Live” for CNN when he bombarded her with questions about her rumoured romance with actor Vince Vaughn.
According to Internet Movie Database, Aniston was on the show with British actor Clive Owen to promote their new movie “Derailed”.
King began to bombard her with questions and Aniston got visibly uncomfortable. She giggled and replied, “God, I’m getting out of here.”
But when King would not go easy with the questions she simply repeated what King had said by saying, “Vince Vaughn, we love him” and “He’s a national treasure”. When King finally asked her if the romance was serious, Aniston shook her head and said, “I’m not talking about it, I’m not talking about it... It sounds harsh to say ‘it’s none of your business’ (but) you learn your lessons, that’s all.”
— IANS Madonna hasn’t read Harry Potter Though Grammy Award winning music icon Madonna has admitted that she has not read British author J.K Rowling’s world famous book series on the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter and his friends, it still did not stop her from attending the world premiere of the fourth sequel,”Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” with her nine-year old daughter Lourdes at London’s Leicesteer Square recently.
The mega-star admitted that though she left the reading to her bookworm daughter, nicknamed Lola, she still loved the movies and thought that J.K Rowling was a brilliant author for her creation of the series.
“I haven’t read any of the books - Lola has though. I get my kicks from the movies - JK Rowling is brilliant.” The singer was quoted by Hello!magazine, as saying.
Tyra Banks declares war on drugs! Supermodel-turned-talk- show host, Tyra Banks has called out for an all-out war on the drug menace that she fears is increasingly infecting the modeling industry.
Her friend and fellow supermodel, Kate Moss is reportedly recovering from her cocaine addiction.
While she is extremely sympathetic to her friend’s predicament and firmly stands by her during her troubled times, she hopes that her ordeal will pave the way for other young women to take corrective action before it is too late for them.
“It kind of angers me and it saddens me that Kate Moss is becoming this poster child for this, but, at the same time, when something negative happens, something good hopefully comes out of it.”
“So, maybe this is sending a message that this is a problem in the modelling industry and something needs to be done about it.”
“Hopefully, Kate, what you are going through... is helping so many young women.” Femalefirst quoted her, as saying. — ANI
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PAMMY’S BEAUTY TIPS Stepping into a beauty salon, one’s thoughts are centred around getting the beauty treatments and not catching a potentially deadly disease! It never seems to cross our minds that the lack of hygiene in salons can be a serious health hazard. More often than not our choice of salons is dictated by the glitz and sheen on the exterior as opposed to looking beneath the surface. A closer look will reveal that factors aiding transmission of diseases in most salons in India remain very high. In my assessment, this disregard for hygiene is the lack of professional training of the beauty and hair practioners and a system, which does not appraise and audit the standards of these practioners and the salons themselves. We, as the customers, have the right to question and demand safety. Next time you go to a salon, make sure you ascertain that the place is right for you. So, then what should one look for! There is a huge potential for the spread of infections if the instruments used are not sterilised properly. Don’t be fooled by a jar of disinfectant — the disinfectant must be of high strength and changed regularly as they quickly become stale. Use of strong enough disinfectant to kill the germs (hospital grade disinfectant) is very important. And the one that performs the functions of bactericides (kill harmful bacteria), virucides (kill pathogenic virus) and fungicides (destroy fungus) Client! Before you may have had cuts and abrasions, open weeping wounds, lice and nits on the hair or your hairdresser might have cut somebody accidentally or the last client may have bled from the callus removal. Remember, you can easily catch infection or infestation from the last client. In America researchers have found that Hepatitis C could be transferred through the use of razors to trim side burns and clean necks. Hepatitis B, which is more contagious than HIV, can survive outside body for five to seven days on the workstations, tools, chairs and implements. By simply washing them in water cannot wash the germs off the instrument, it does not kill the microrganism and the ailments suffered by the previous clients would be passed onto you. Don’t be fooled by tools cleaned with antiseptic (Dettol and Savlon) as the antiseptics job is to stop the bacteria from multiplying whereas disinfectant kills it. Latex gloves save the situation to quite an extent, limiting the spread of blood- transmitted diseases. The towels must be laundered at 95° C to kill the microrganisms. The therapist must wash hands with antibacterial soap or apply antibacterial gel after finishing the treatment. In poorly ventilated salon where there are strong smells of fumes, you could be inhaling the chemicals present in the air. Barbers itch is commonly transmitted by using infected razor blade. Things you should know
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Go for a walk! Put your best foot forward and go for a walk this evening. Walking is an aerobic exercise and keeps the knees, hips, back and ankles fit. Wipe the dust off your walking shoes and put them to some use. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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Eighteen-year-old Deepak Sood, an aspiring engineer, found a book on designing of arms spanning more than 100 years of history, which he hopes to pick up! For 18-year-old Mir Davar, a book on Islam is what he honed in on and for “studious” 13 year old Sonakshi—encyclopedias seemed to do the trick!.jpg)
Cookery, art and craft, interiors, garden health, fiction, non-fiction galore the pile that seems never ending, in fact the books dazzle with their juicy choices. If architecture is the line of interest, there is the coffee-table edition of ‘St. Paul, the story of the Cathedral’ to pick up and if greenery is the path to beat, ‘The Complete Book of Garden Weekend Projects’ (Rs 550) is worth a dekko! .jpg)
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Sahara One Motion Pictures has launched the first video website. The much-awaited film “Home Delivery” has become the first Bollywood film to create a video website, with the entire cast of the film, including Vivek Oberoi, Boman Irani, Mahima Choudhary, Ayesha Takia, Saurabh Shukla and Tiku Talsania, shooting especially for the website..jpg)
Duke has launched its international winter collection. Targeted at the young and trendy crowd, Duke’s winter collection for men comprises jackets, sweaters-shirts and sweatshirts, bush-coats chesters, cargos, lowers, tracksuits and jogging suits for men and women.
Duke has also come out with a range of women winter wear by the name of X-cite..jpg)
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ARIES : A lot has changed and so have you. You may become emotional if you allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature. Listen to your inner voice. Lucky number: 19. Lucky Colour: Black. 
LIBRA : A day that will be sheer pleasure and enjoyment for you, as you set about to enjoy life to the fullest. A day to relax and sit amongst family members and friends. Lucky number: 3 Lucky colour: Silver grey 
TAURUS : Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. You haven't been watching your spending habits and you may have been neglecting your duties. Lucky number: 4. Lucky Colour: Red. 
SCORPIO : This day could prove to be useful until something more worthwhile can be found. Some of you could well be highly rated for your stability and efficiency today. Lucky number: 12 Lucky colour: Lotus pink. 
GEMINI : Business talks are serious, productive and rewarding. Don't be too eager to shut out those people who have disappointed you. Trust your intuition. Lucky number: 6. Lucky Colour: pink. 
SAGITTARIUS : An elderly person provides support, which boosts your morale. Unexpected trips and journey will prove hectic. Focus on sport & physical activities. Lucky number: 10 Lucky colour: Scarlet.
CANCER : A great day for family matters. New romantic ties can be made; however, you must make sure that your motives are not selfish before you make your move. Lucky number: 4. Lucky Colour: Brown. 
CAPRICORN : Business is at a standstill due to matters out of your control. A sudden inflow of funds takes care of pending bills. A pleasure trip is on the cards. Lucky number: 4. Lucky colour: Saffron.
LEO : Figures in authority could put a few impediments in your path. You feel energetic and on top of the world. Sustained hard work boosts your career prospects. Lucky number: 18. Lucky Colour: Pink. 
AQUARIUS : Don't frustrate yourself by thinking about the impossible. Money gains from unplanned source brighten up your day. Your love life will be intense. Lucky number 17. Lucky colour: Silver grey. 
VIRGO : You revel in peer group admiration. Bad dreams plague you, making it difficult to get a good night’s rest. Those involved in international trade do well during this period. Lucky number: 7 Lucky colour: Turquoise. 
PISCES: Today is a really romantic day. Don't flirt with someone you love so much. You should express your feelings, otherwise you may regret later. Lucky number: 7. Lucky colour: Golden yellow.