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Colour me wild! Here’s Sindhura for you How to clean fabrics Marriage Mart Wedding Destination: Malaysia Playing a new tune Film & FASHION
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stuC All things come together to make this place happening and sizzling with youth. It could give a tough fight to any plush restaurant in town. Kushalta Chauhan gives an insider’s view You will find some glistening cars in the parking lot. As you enter you will find young and vibrant people hustling-bustling and all over the place. In the vicinity, there is a water-fountain and amidst the greenery there are eateries. Wait this isn’t the galleria of DLF in Gurgaon. It’s our own Students’ Centre, aka stuC, situated right at the heart of the university. Students come here when they are free (or want to feel free) from the classes, especially at lunch hour. The throbbing number of students here tells you how much they love this place. The major attraction of this place is good-quality food and the beauty of the place is no doubt an added advantage. The food joints have grown from one or two to almost eight in number. Aishwarya Singh from Department of Mass Communication says, “The food is nice and spicy just the way I want it to be!” Since it’s the students’ centre, every consideration has been given to keep it easy on your buck! “The best part is that the food is cheap and the quantity is good,” adds Aishwarya. You can have a full-fledged meal for Rs 13 to Rs 20 only! And what’s more, there is no dearth of variety. The menu ranges from rajmah-chawal to roti with sabji/dal (or both!), fried rice, channa kulcha, shahi paneer and what not! Punjabi taste Parul from Department of Law, a regular visitor of stuC, says, “It’s the centre of attraction in the university. Everybody comes here for not just one reason.” The reasons according to her range from healthy food, variety, reasonable rates and the ‘happening atmosphere’. She also expressed an appreciation for the South Indian joint situated at the first floor. “It has less number of customers as compared to other stalls, maybe because it doesn’t match the Punjabi taste. But again it’s an added variety for the students”, she comments. When asked about the things they would like to change here, there was a common answer. Everybody seemed to stand up for the ‘seating arrangements’. “It’s difficult to stand and eat”, says Ankita, a student of the Department of English. Lunch hour, the place is jam-packed not only with students of the university but also many from different colleges of the city. Thus one can find them almost struggling to find a place to sit, with plates of food in their hands. At this rush hour there is lot of loitering. “I would like this place to be kept a little more cleaner, rest everything rocks! But again cleanliness starts with self.” comments zestful Amardeep Kooner, a Geography student. Brand conscious It’s just not at afternoon that you can come here to have your food. There is a special addition to the regular food joints. The recent opening of ‘Coffee Day’ is a relief for the “quality snackers.” Tushar Ahuja an MBA from Birla Institute of Management who manages the place says,” Coffee Day was opened in the Students’ Centre to give a new thing to the university.” According to him, it caters to the “brand conscious” lot among the students. So the Students’ Centre is never deadbeat. As Tushar adds, “We sell more before 1 pm and after 4 pm, when people want to have snacks.” Since winter is uncurling its feathers, the best idea that comes in the mind in late afternoons and evenings is that brimming cup of coffee made with “Italian coffee beans!” We have here all that students could ask for! All things come together to make this place ‘happening’ and sizzling with youth, so much so that it can give a tough fight to any plush restaurant in its own fashion!
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Who’ll bell the CAT? Students appearing for the CAT examination on Sunday are really putting their best efforts for the last minute preparations. It seems that a large chunk of students have gone under hibernation as they would be hardly spotted whiling around or chatting with their friends. The college canteens and grounds which used to bustle with students are deserted and do not have that liveliness. Now the places where they can be found are the libraries or their study rooms deeply engrossed in their books. It gives an impression that the rest of the world does not bother them anymore. The students do not want to leave any stone unturned before the D-day. They seem to be well aware of the CAT challenge that needs to be surmounted. Some students who are attempting the test for the first time are quite nervous and stressed as comparison to the repeaters who by now have some idea of the pattern and type of questions that appear in the exam. “You can never be sure about your preparation. One feels jittery and confused no matter how well you have prepared. Because the question paper is so unpredictable and can be at times unexpected,” remarks Nidhi Sharma who is taking the exam for the first time. You can spot some relaxed faces also whose mantra seems to be “just chill out”. Rahul Garg, student of B.Com final year does not believe in studying at the eleventh hour. He adds, “Last moment studies do not help when you have not studied the whole year.” The students have high hopes and dreams in their eyes regarding their future and CAT exam is a stepping-stone towards it.
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TECH TALK
A lull before the storm? No. All this is courtesy Sudoku. Yes you heard it right! It is the latest Japanese dispatch to the world. Now for the meaning of it all – Sudoku, sometimes spelled Su Doku (meaning “single number” in Japanese), also known as ‘Number Place’ in the United States, is a rather petite 9 by 9 grid based Japanese number game that appears in newspapers. Not only in offshore places such as Australia but also at the home turf. Bloggers in India have already dedicated pages to this game, informing which number rests where. There are some, who can be seen SMS’ing answers to friends. Many claim that they’re so addicted to the game that they feel their day is incomplete if they don’t solve at least one puzzle daily. This game of Sudoku which seems to be gaining popularity with the masses just as JK Rowling did with the Harry Potter series, started as ‘magic squares’ in the 18th Century by Leonhard Euler, a mathematician from Basel, Switzerland. It travelled to Japan only in 1980’s with a Japanese publisher, who picked up a book on it in New York. In Tokyo, he ‘Japanised’ it to become Sudoku. And when a retired judge from New Zealand, Wayne Gould, had picked up that version from a Tokyo bookstore in 1997, and knocked on the doors of The Times in London, the days of crossword puzzles looked shaky. For the uninitiated, the game is laid out in adjoining grids. Players must figure out which numbers to put in nine rows of nine boxes so that the numbers one through nine appear just once in each column, row and three-by-three square. Although there is only one solution to every puzzle, it is easier said than done! Completing the puzzle requires patience and modest logical ability (although some puzzles can be very difficult). Its classic grid layout is reminiscent of other newspaper puzzles like crosswords and chess problems. Solving a Sudoku involves a high degree of analyzing, marking up and scanning. Scanning is performed at the outset and periodically throughout the solution. Scans may have to be performed several times in between analysis periods. The two main analysis approaches of elimination and what-if are quite helpful to find a correct solution to the puzzle. Ideally one needs to find a combination of techniques, which is the best way to go about solving a Sudoku. The counting of regions, rows, and columns can feel boring. Writing candidate numbers into empty cells can be time-consuming; the proverbial Holy Grail is to find a technique, which minimizes counting, marking up, and rubbing out. Sudoku today isn’t just limited to a newspaper or a magazine, it now comes in the form of a ready to download program. Also, there are some websites that offer a free version (http://www. sudoku.com), where you can download a twenty-eight day trial version, containing several grids of puzzles waiting for you to solve. All of the Sudoku puzzles are often ranked in terms of difficulty. The difficulty of the puzzle depends upon how easy it is to logically determine subsequent numbers. Surprisingly, the amount of given (filled boxes) numbers in a Sudoku have little or no bearing on the difficulty level. Puzzles with a minimum number of givens can be very easy to solve, and puzzles with more than the average number of givens can still be extremely difficult to solve. However, there is no constant rule as such. Sudoku puzzles are basically logic puzzles. The good news is that you don’t need math to solve them; instead any set of distinct symbols can be used. The numbers could just as easily be nine different shapes, colors, or letters of the alphabet. A smaller grid also works. For example, kids can try to solve simple puzzles that have four-by-four grids with two-by-two boxes using their favorite colors, geometric shapes or alphabets without altering the rules. Give it a shot once if you haven’t already and chances are you’ll also be one of the millions around the world who are completely hooked on to this magic puzzle! Courtesy: Atul Gupta, CEO, RedAlkemi, an Internet Marketing and Web Development Company. You can reach him at atul@redalkemi.com
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Rock ‘n’ Roll It is a passion to excel, to be the very best—simply for the love of music. For this motley crew of six youngsters from DAV College, Sector 10, music is the essence which defines them and they have proved, with their recent winning spate, that they are etching their dreams in the brightest colours! ‘Incognito’—this sprightly ensemble of 3 boys and 3 girls has gone on to win the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival, the Inter-Zonals at Ludhiana, the second prize at ‘Symphony’, Kalagram, (North India’s biggest inter school and college festival with 110 schools and 87 colleges participating!) and they are now gearing up for the Inter-University at Jammu from where the Nationals at Mumbai is just a step away! The beginning was—well incognito! Harkirat Singh Cheema, (B.Com 1st Year) wanted to start a band, a real live rock band. “No coy stuff, only drums and guitars.” He heard BA final year student Raghav Wadhwa strumming and crooning singer Rabbi Shergill’s hit single, “Bullah ki Jana Main Kaun” at the hostel and bumped into B.Com 1st year student Sandeep Juyar at a talent hunt. The band seemed to be coming together! They started practicing under the tutelage of Michelangelo Francis, the city’s reputed music ‘mentor’ when Aarti Puri, doing her MS in Psychology, was introduced to them. Sandeep did not want girls in the group! “They talk too much,” he insisted, but there she is a part of the gang now! Michelangelo spotted Nisha Ajmani and Parakh Sehgal at the practice session of the band, “Would you like to sing?” he asked. The band was now ready. After many discussions, cleaning up of pronunciations (“the Punjabi and Hindi accents were evident, a tough time” quips Michelangelo), easing the ‘rock(y)’ aspect (“does not work for a competition”), the group settled on “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson (“a soft song for the contest, rock is a no-no!”) for the up-coming Zonal competition. In addition to the group winning, Harkirat has won the first prize for an individual performance in the group twice for playing the keyboards and singing, with Parakh also picking up the third prize at the Inter-Zonals at Ludhiana. “We started as a band but now it is a bond,” says an ever smiling Nisha. “It is essential to have a mixed group otherwise you miss an alto voice. The boys can get the mid and low levels but only a girl can achieve a high pitch. So we have a balance of voices and can bring together a lot of harmony,” says Michelangelo. What makes the group click? The answer is earnest. “Michelangelo does. For he is more than a teacher and little less than God,” believes Harkirat. “We are the puppies and he is our father,” smiles Raghav. Is it tough work? “Oh yes, there is a lot to be done, your entire way of life changes, but they seldom listen to me, they gorge on Samosas, Coke and Slice!” chuckles Michelangelo. Not a career, most of them are certain, they simply want to live out their “gift of god” doing the best they can and meandering through the path their music takes them on. — Gayatri Rajwade
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me wild! Flashes of bright colours on fabrics flowing all over. Shocking Pinks, hot Fuchsias, breezy Blues and alluring Peacocks— playing sea-saw between the romantic and dreamy, bold and saucy. Generous ghungroos, mesmerising mirrors, snazzy Swarovskis and exquisite embroidery—spun together to add sparkle and spunk. No wonder, this dramatic yet wearable collection is meant to pamper the princess in every woman. And the creator is Pallavi Murdia—the famous Fashion Designer with her stores in London, Chicago, Dubai, and Birmingham internationally and in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bangalore back home. As the young designer breezed into the City Beautiful to conduct an exclusive designer workshop for NIFD, we got her unfold some snazzy details about her collection that’s to be showcased on November 19 and 20 at the Taj. Brimming with colour Snazzy and stunning. Wrapped in a surreal riot of colours , that’s what her collection is. Chips in Pallavi,“ I’m a very colour savvy person. I’m passionate about playing with all kinds of bright colours, especially hot Pink and Turquoise Blue. So, I’ve splashed lots of bright hues on my garments for this collection which is very festive in its spirit. Even if one colour runs through any outfit, it’s the different shades of this colour that I’ve experimented with.”Feminine Flounce “My forte lies only in formals or semi-formals. Casuals, according to me, can never ever have that enviable feminine flounce. So, I do formal fusion clothing which is very girlie. My party collection for Mangalsutra includes Indo-Western suits and sarees in crepes and georgettes, interplayed with brocades, tissues, silks and tie and dies to create a breathtaking range! Smiles the young designer. Indian embellishments in a Western wrap Oouch—here are some very tantalising embellishments characterising Pallavi’s collection. Mirrors, dabka, mukeash, resham, gotapatti , ghungroos, bells and crystals. Plus, a generous use of glitter glamorises her collection. Well, seems like what awaits us at the Mangalsutra (the wedding expo at the Taj) is a delightful visual treat! |
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Here’s Sindhura for you
Sindhura was born in Vijaywada, grew up with her grandparents in Andhra Pradesh, then joined her parents who were working abroad, thus having many exciting overseas trips. She finished her schooling in New Zealand where she began her career in the media and fashion industry. Sindhura is currently in Mumbai where she is in her final year towards a double degree in pharmacology and physiology, a comprehensive First Aid course and a diploma in advanced modelling. Her ambition is two fold, to enter into pharmaceutical research and explore the media and fashion industry around the globe. She has also taken an introduction course in Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. How would you describe yourself in three words? Ambitious, adventurous and caring Do you have a special or unusual talent? I can touch the back of my head with my feet...thanks to Pilates! If you were granted one wish, what would it be? I wish to be content in life If you were stuck on a desert Island with one person (famous or not) who would you choose? Definitely someone I am close to because forming a new bond in a crisis situation could be a nightmare, so I would choose to be with my sister. We think very alike so it would help us stay calm and just enjoy our time on the island. What is your message to the Miss World contestants? All of us are beautiful in our own way and coming as far as a prestigious leg like Miss World is a huge achievement in itself, so let’s enjoy ourselves, and give it the cent per cent. One of us will leave with the coveted crown but let us all leave with a beautiful experience and new friendships. — From the Net
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Marriage Mart The Indian marriage market that is estimated at Rs 50-billion annually is ever growing and it is expanding still. Marketed as ‘Punjab’s first luxury wedding exhibition’ Shan Mangal Sutra is showcasing a two-day event at the Taj Hotel this weekend offering the costliest as well as classy designer stuff covering just about every need that may arise at an Indian wedding. Nowhere do the Indians glitter as much as they do in marriage pandals. Every Indian wedding, no matter what season it is in, is now bigger and flashier than it ever was. So 9X9 Entertainment Inc has decided to make most of the flashy Punjabi weddings by offering this gala event. Nikhil Chugh, CEO, says: “Punjab, in our opinion, is one of the most buoyant markets, when it comes to lifestyle oriented products. There are people with disposable income and the spirit to spend it. It is an important and fast-growing market. It is style that counts and we are truly in the age of designer weddings.” This marriage mart is offering a mélange of bridal apparel, jewellery, accessories, home furnishings, bags and, can you beat it, luxury cars from design houses across the world. Among the well-known fashion designers who will be exhibiting their bridal creations are Manav Gangwani, Hemant Lalwani, Nandita Rajpurani, Saurav Gupta, Arti Talwar, Umesh Vashisht, Ritika Bhasin, Rabani and Rakha, Bhairavi Jaikishan, Neeta Bhargava and Yuvraj. There’s more yet: the exhibition includes creations from Europe and Dubai. Luxury car Porsche, is participating in the event and sculptures from Llardo are going to be showcased. Designers like Alka Javeri, Chanda Poddar, Naina Balsaver Ahmad and Sangeeta Javeri will display a lot of jewellery at the exhibition. Upasna Chugh of 9X9 sums it up, “It is a complete 360-degree wedding extravaganza for young brides and grooms, who are style conscious and do not mind spending a bit extra for a perfect wedding.” —TNS
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Wedding Destination: Malaysia The great Indian wedding is getting greater by the day. This is a time when money is spent like there never will be a tomorrow. The home market has swooped down on it to make money while the wedding is on. International tourism too has decided to get its bit of the Indian wedding pie. Tourism Malaysia is now offering their beautiful country not just as a honeymoon location but also as a wedding destination. So, soon it will be passé for the richie-rich to hold weddings in Indian five-star hotel or farmhouse luxury. It is time to pack up the bags of family and friends and take them to the heart of Asia by the side of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The beginning is being made by making this offer at the two-day wedding bazaar at the Taj Hotel in Chandigarh. They are throwing up this idea to the Punjabis who love to make a show of what they may or may not have. The concepts of ‘Weddings in Malaysia is being introduced here. Full of wonders and attractions, challenge yourself with the ultimate adventure’. Recently Tourism Malaysia, initiated a wedding FAM for selected wedding planners from India to Malaysia. This wedding FAM provided an ideal opportunity for Indian wedding planners to explore the select locations in Malaysia for oragnising Indian weddings. The wedding planners seem to be lapping this up. So off to a land that is blessed with natural wonders galore, making it perfect for not just a memorable eco-holiday, but also a pure desi wedding.—TNS
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Playing a new tune Chandigarh-based singer Bawa Sushil, the latest on the Punjabi pop scene, is ready with his debut album ‘Ankhiyan’. He was spotted by pop music wizard Jawahar Wattal, who has given break to artistes like Daler Mehandi, Baba Sehgal, Karan Jasbir, Shankar Sahni, Bhupi. No doubt Bawa Sushil is thrilled. Ankhiyan will be released on a big scale by T. Series. Says the singer: “I am from Chandigarh and my debut album has eight songs penned by Sunny Salaria, Saudagar Khan, Janga Nandpuri (Bolo Ta Ra Ra song fame) and a traditional song. I have also penned the title song ‘Ankhiyan....’. It is my big break. My voice is God’s greatest gift to me. I hope listeners will be enthralled.” The songs are based on various feelings, catering to every mood, from serious to foot tapping numbers. The title song ‘Ankhiyan’ is melodious and other songs are folk based, as well as modern. The video of song ‘Na Kattan Din, Na Langhe Raat...” has been shot on 35 mm by Pretty on the outdoor locations of Himachal and Punjab. “Its different, in the sense that you are not seeing the routine video. Everybody will like it,” smiles Bawa and adds, “It’s good that you have music videos to push the sales of an album and give exposer to a singer. At the same time, a singer also needs to be confident of himself and not depend only on videos”. Bawa asserts that most of the Punjabi numbers are based on folk music and whatever is a hit is termed as pop. He likes lyrics, which do not offend anyone and videos, which can be enjoyed with the family. If the combination has T-Series as the music company, Jawahar Wattal as the music director and Bawa Sushil as the singer, then the result is ‘Ankhiyan’ moving and grooving album that sure will be hit! — Dharam Pal |
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Film & FASHION
Sanjay Dutt’s fans will see him in a completely new avtar in the upcoming fantasy film, “Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi”. He plays the role of Yamraj, the Hindu God of death, in this fun flick.
Mind you, he won’t come with a mace on his shoulders or a handlebar moustache, as you would think. Instead, Dutt will play a suavely dressed, modern-day collector of souls, reports Bollywood Trade.
“Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi” will blend action, comedy, thrills, fantasy and family values along with some of the best special effects ever created in India. The film targets kids of all ages.
The film which also stars Shahid Kapur and Amrita Rao will hit the screens in December.
— IANS Vivek plays sutradhar Vivek Oberoi will appear as a ‘sutradhar’, or narrator, in “Deewane Huye Paagal”.
Replete with graphic elements, the sutradhar sequences will see Vivek in a cowboy look inspired by Hollywood flick “Crocodile Dundee”.
Vivek has even recorded a rap song under Anu Malik’s guidance to introduce the characters at different stages of the plot, reports Bollywood Trade.
It was Akshay Kumar who suggested Vivek’s name for the role in the comic caper.
Firoz Nadiadwala, producer of the film, says, “The children and families will love Vivek’s brief appearance as he introduces the characters.” The film is scheduled for release next week.
— IANS Ramu on remake spree
Ram Gopal Varma has announced his first English film titled “Within” which is going to be a remake of his own film “Bhoot”.
Ramu seems to be hell bent right now on remaking movies. He is remaking the classic “Sholay” and is also repeating “James” in a revised format, reports Bollywood Trade.
“Bhoot” was a horror film set in suburban Mumbai and was a reasonably big hit in 2003. He plans to shoot the English version in New York City to give it a more international feel. He will be meeting some Hollywood writers to work on the script.
Except Varma, the entire cast and crew of the film will be American. The film will be launched in June 2006 after the completion of his ambitious remake of “Sholay”.
— IANS All set for Zayed Khan’s marriage Another teenage heartthrob in tinselville is all set to quit his bachelorhood for marital bliss! The countdown has already begun for the marriage of the new teenage heartthrob Zayed Khan, son of actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan, on Sunday, to his long time schooltime girlfriend
Malaika. All eyes are on Sanjay Plaza, the residence of Sanjay Khan, where the marriage, or Nikah, will be held.
The wedding will be followed by a reception at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, where prominent Bollywood personalities are expected to be present. This will be followed by a party only for close family members at Golden Palms Resort and Spa in Bangalore.
— UNI Bond memorabilia auctioned
A jacket worn by Sean Connery in the 1967 James Bond film ‘You Only Live Twice’ sold for $ 36,000 putting 007 items at the top of the sales list of movie and rock music memorabilia.
The London auction house Bonhams hoped to make total sales of $ 1.3 million from Bond and other film memorabilia as well as rock-’n’-roll collectibles from The Beatles and The Who, with £175,000 from Bond memorabilia alone.
Among the items auctioned were a vast array of 007 props, clothing, autographs, posters, toys and assorted Bond miscellany associated with films starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan as well as George Lazenby, who starred in only one film, ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ in 1969.
— AFP Celina professional to the core Celina Jaitley suffered from stomach infection and exhaustion at the sets of Deepak Tijori’s film “Tom, Dick and Harry” and had to be rushed to the hospital and put on IV drips.
But Celina’s illness didn’t delay the project. She resumed work as soon as she was discharged from hospital and completed her schedule much to the relief of Deepak Tijori. He was all praise for her attitude, reports Bollywood Trade.
Showman Subhash Ghai also appreciated her professionalism when she attended the meeting for “Money Money Money” in that condition.
In fact, producers who have signed her for their films have been praising her professionalism and positive attitude.
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Health and Fitness An apple a day! Apples are one of the richest sources of flavonols. Flavonols are associated with a lower risk of blood clotting and strokes. Apples also contain pectin which helps lower blood cholesterol levels and remove potentially cancer-causing toxins from the body. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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Sindhura was born in Vijaywada, grew up with her grandparents in Andhra Pradesh, then joined her parents who were working abroad, thus having many exciting overseas trips. She finished her schooling in New Zealand where she began her career in the media and fashion industry. Sindhura is currently in Mumbai where she is in her final year towards a double degree in pharmacology and physiology, a comprehensive First Aid course and a diploma in advanced modelling.
In Britain and almost all over Europe, there is a wave of silence, which is washing over everyone. People aren’t talking as much as they used to.
Places such as the tube stations, fountain parks, and resting areas in shopping malls — places you would normally associate with a lot of noise and endless banter are under this same cover of silence. And this wave is coming into India now, too.
Fabrics adorning our interiors are bound to get soiled sooner or later, no matter how careful we are. Here are some everyday fabric cleaning tips to extend the life of all fabrics in your household:
ARIES: Focus for today should be on affairs concerning the formulation of ideas and creative endeavors. Take time out to relax and have fun too. A thoughtful gift is on its way. Lucky number: 9. Lucky colour: White. 
LIBRA: Your career moves onto a more positive phase. Now is the time to remain watchful. Meditation will bring needed clarity to the situation. Lucky number: 5. Lucky Colour: Yellow. 
TAURUS: Do not get stuck on plans. Change is in the air. You should keep in mind that just about anything you wish for will come true. Spend the evening with friends. Lucky number: 18. Lucky colour: Blood red. 
SCORPIO:
Career or personal issues may be on your mind but you may not be in the mood to deal with these problems right away. Your finances will take a turn for the better. Lucky number: 19. Lucky Colour: White. 
GEMINI: "The Magus" blesses you with sensitivity and creativity in whatever you do. There is a great deal of start-up energy working for you today. Get ready for a party. Lucky number: 2. Lucky colour: White. 
SAGITTARIUS: You will be in a relaxed and cheerful mood. Spending quality time with loved ones will ease any tensions that may exist. Singles will be the center of attention. Lucky number: 3. Lucky Colour: Brown. 
CANCER: You may be feeling anxious today - even more so than usual. Your nerves may be quite jittery, and there is a feeling that you may not be on exactly the right track. Lucky number: 8. Lucky colour: Pink. 
CAPRICORN: You will be energised and in the mood to deal with pending issues related to your home and finances. Pay attention to your health. Lucky number: 2. Lucky Colour: Burgundy 
LEO: Time to work now. Of course, with the kind of compliments that you receive, the effort and manhours invested into sheer slog would be worth it. Show your beloved you care. Lucky number: 1. Lucky Colour: Pink. 
AQUARIUS:
Out of the box thinking will allow you to come up with solutions to problems. Your love life will be stressed, so spend quality time with your partner. Lucky number: 13. Lucky Colour: Red.
VIRGO: You may be in an irritable mood and need to keep your cool even if you are being provoked. Spending time with your partner could lead to some happy moments. Lucky number: 13. Lucky Colour: Soft blue. 
PISCES: Work will be hectic and you need to be careful about making impulsive statements without knowing all the facts. Students will do well in their studies. Lucky number: 2. Lucky Colour: Maroon.