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 Thandi HavaeinCity school children learning miniature painting at Kalagram is happy news. Miniature painting is seeing a big revival and tradition and modernity come together in harmony with painters choosing subjects like wine bottles and ceiling fans, says Nirupama Dutt The tradition of miniature painting in India is a long one. The 11th century Pala miniatures, with their symbolic use of colour, were among the first. The Pahadhi and Rajasthani schools blossomed later to reach great heights in fusion with the Persian traditions. TEACH THEM YOUNG: City school children learn the art of miniature painting at a workshop, conducted by Yug Deepak Soni of Udaipur at Kalagram. — Photo by Manoj Mahajan
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Thandi Havaein City school children learning miniature painting at Kalagram is happy news. Miniature painting is seeing a big revival and tradition and modernity come together in harmony with painters choosing subjects like wine bottles and ceiling fans, says
Nirupama Dutt
The tradition of miniature painting in India is a long one. The 11th century Pala miniatures, with their symbolic use of colour, were among the first. The Pahadhi and Rajasthani schools blossomed later to reach great heights in fusion with the Persian traditions. While the miniatures remained most sought after in the West, they saw a decline in the colonial period in India when art schools opened by the British laid emphasis on Western tools and techniques. Art education as a whole got a Western orientation and canvas and oil paint entered the art arena instead of the traditional handmade papers and natural colours. Miniature art was relegated to the museum walls. The Revival However, recent times have seen a revival of miniature art in ways more than one. There was a concerted effort by art historians and connoisseurs to seek out the descendants of well-known painters of the miniatures and encourage them to take up the form again. On the other hand, many painters schooled in Western art took it upon themselves to return to miniature art for use of colour and stylistic inspiration as against the realistic portrayal encouraged by the Victorian Brits. One of the significant modern painters to be first attracted to the miniatures was Amrita Sher-Gil who gasped in amazement seeing the Basohli paintings. Later many major contemporary painters including Gulam Mohammad Sheikh, A. Ramachandran, K.G. Subramanyan, Shanti Dave, Manjit Bawa, Arpana Caur and others returned to miniatures. Thus the new Indian canvas started changing in style and colour. Whereas one artist would take the eye for detail from the old works, other would seek inspiration from the stylised landscape and yet another would make use flat colour. Irony & Ecstacy The Chandigarh Museum houses one of the best collections of miniature paintings and Dr. M.S. Randhawa Dr. B.N Goswamy played a significant role in appreciating and promoting miniature painting. Ironically, however, miniature painting was not a subject in the city's College of Art as was the case with most other colleges scattered all over the country. In contrast, Pakistan, which remained backward in most arenas of art because of the restrictive political and religious climate, nevertheless kept miniature painting a part of the art college curricula. Goswamy holds: "The work from Pakistan… makes an interesting case study as they have a separate and specialized training institutes where artists follow a formal course in the history and technique of miniature art." Learning young In this context it makes one happy to see school children of the city attending workshops these days at Kalagram where they are brought closer to the miniature art and acquainted with the form and techniques. The workshop is being conducted by Yug Deepak Soni, a descendant of traditional miniature painters of Udaipur in Rajasthan. The young miniaturist says, "I was schooled in tradition and I have tried to imbibe a contemporary sensibility into my work." Children are indeed having a great time learning to paint with flat colours and interestingly they are more easily able to adapt themselves to miniature perspective for they do not have to de-school themselves from another technique. It would be a good idea if the local College of Art took the initiative to introduce courses in miniature painting. New lifestyles At the individual level, contemporary painters who are painting miniatures have added a new wealth of subjects to the traditional art. Manisha Gera Baswani has brought the family at the dining table in her works and one of her most delightful miniatures has a ceiling fan and is called Thandi Havaein. City-based Viren Tanwar combines old practices and aesthetics. Kanchan Chander uses the old takhti on which children learnt to write to paint her miniatures and adorns them with sequins, beads and borders. One having a great fun in depicting changing lifestyles in new miniatures is Nania Kanodia of the naive-art fame. Her works have the opulent Marwari and the elaborate Parsi lifestyles. She has even painted Amitabh Bachchan at a lone birthday bash by the beach with a bottle of wine in hand in the miniature format. Thus the old art is opening its horizons to embrace the new and this is happening very spontaneously.
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jaunty jalopies As the old order is changing, city girls are zipping away from powder puffs into the male bastion in open jeeps, says Saurabh Malik Jeep girls — taming wild machines with fragile precision — are challenging the rough terrains of social order in the driver’s seat. The growling engine, struggling to break free, coughs and sputters trying to lurch ahead brutishly as Pannu’s delicate hand engages the gear effortlessly. As the full of spark Panjab University student eases the pressure on the clutch pedal dexterously, the roaring jalopy dashes ahead through a strong current of conventions, menacingly and defiantly. Feeling the cool breeze of change on their fair visages, Pannu and other young bravados sit back in the open jeep, shaking their fist at the bewildered world rushing past their traveling eyes merrily at break neck speed. Gorgeous, isn’t it. Well guys, if you haven’t seen them breaking the male bastion, it is never too late. Just drive down the geri route on any sunny afternoon. You will find Pannu and so many other damsels rushing across the hearts of city guys on the revolving wheels of attitude. One look at the damsels cutting along the sharp curves of life is enough to tell you that Bhaiji’s from Bathinda, Moga and other boom towns of Punjab are no more the only ones sturdily dominating the youth scene in their multi-cylinder flying machines. As the flappers negotiate the turns and twists of time, you realise that lasses too have broken free from the unfair image of “lesser man” and are zipping away from powder puffs and ladyfingers towards a world where they are not considered the “God’s second mistake”. No, not anymore. “It all started in the mid-90s with biker girls saying goodbye to chichi mopeds, and the old order,” recalls Pannu sitting behind the bullish jeep’s two-fisted navigation wheel. “We went a step further and took out an open jeep once considered a man’s mate”. Adjusting a cap covering her silky tresses, she grins, “Oh, yes. It took the guys by surprise. They just couldn’t believe that the weaker vessels could also flow against the tide of customs and traditions so confidently. Initially, they felt threatened and challenged as if we were going to ram the vehicle into their inflated egos. They went up to the extent of calling us ‘velnas’ or idlers. But over the months all of it has changed into awe and admiration”. Flashing a charming smile, her university chum Neha adds, “You will find it hard to believe, but nowadays we pick up a handful of compliments scribbled on paper napkins, sheets, everything, hurled into the jeep daily”. Flattering, indeed. But how do they react? “Oh, yes, we like it. Nay, not because the guys are after us, but they are finally admitting that woman is not the last thing civilized by man…. She has her own identity”. Sounds fine, but any message for mannish fans patrolling the length and breadth of geri route on their macho bikes? “Stay away from drugs and other intoxicants, please. That’s all we have to say”. Well guy, you have to admit one thing. They are sensible indeed.
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Believe in your self-worth
Dear Renee, I am an admirer of you and I feel you solve problems as your own and quite amicably. I have my own woes to explain. I am 24 years old. I am doing MA in Mass Communication from Kurukshetra University. Due to my shy attitude I don’t have any girlfriend. This is just one aspect of my problem. The second one is that the sight of girls has crazy thoughts racing through my wind and I feel quite helpless. I feel I have no control over these thoughts at all. Can you tell me what is the best course of action for me? I am constantly disturbed. Help! Roop Kumar Sector 9, Ambala city Dear boy, it’s good to know that you appreciate my point of view. Well, then you better be prepared for a whole new perspective to life. Why do you think that you have a problem? These are a normal part of growing up. Shyness is a trait in most youngsters, specially the ones who have over assertive parents and too sensitive. We all grow up with too many apprehensions of other people’s viewpoints and we also have serious acceptance problems. The day you will stop worrying about how others perceive, your life will definitely pick up. You suffer from the fear of rejection. Drive this fear out of your heart and believe only in yourself. Believe me, once you learn to appreciate yourself girls will appreciate you. As to why you have crazy kind of thoughts when you look at girls is because firstly it is human nature and specially more so in our country because we all our very culturally suppressed as a society— so the moment you let go of your social conditioning and allow your thoughts to run free they probably will take off in the wrong direction just because they have space to do so. All you need to assert is a little self- discipline on yourself. Once your sense of self-worth is high, your self-esteem will automatically not allow these so called crazy thoughts to bother you as you will have attracted just the kind of friends or girl-friends you desire and want. Dear Renee, I am living with my wife and two grown-up kids. I am healthy, smart, active, sensitive and an employed person. People around me say that I am sober, soft-spoken, calm, warm-hearted and have a sense of humour. They like me and appreciate me for it. My wife is also beautiful, tall, attractive and active and is also employed. She is normal towards friends and relatives but very impatient and often loses temper and quarrel with me. She always finds fault with my actions. Every discussion ends in a conflict. Even any praise of appreciation of mine irritates her. She does not treat me as a husband or friend but as a sole enemy, neither does she live peacefully nor lets me live peacefully. Sometimes she tries to insult me, which is very painful. Please advice. Sumer Singh, Chandigarh Dear Sumer, yours was a very interesting letter as it is straight from the heart. Your understanding of your own psyche seems very good and it is good to see that your self- esteem is very high. You seem to have every positive and humane quality required in a human being, especially in our mostly male dominated society this really sounds like an interesting person. Now what woman would not want a man like you? We have to really check this out. Something does not seem right here. According to you your wife is very good with everyone except you. Now this seems a very deep-rooted problem. Like all other problems which most people have will have its origin in the childhood. Maybe as a child she observed her mother treating her dad in a similar fashion and so subconsciously she imbibed the habit and without realising that she gives you the same treatment. Somewhere within she would believe that is the right way to be. Another reason could also be that she is insecure about your feelings for her and by projecting to you that she couldn’t care less, she is looking for a reaction from you. She could be feeling you are too much from the surface and not really reaching out from within. It could just be a cry for help “Please love me and take care of me.” It could be the child within her looking for attention. Be patient and allow her the freedom to experience her emotions. I am so glad you are giving yourself and her so much thought. It’s not only about the words you use with her. Actions speak louder than words. Make her feel you really care by small gestures of affection. Since you seem to have an expanded via of life you will be able to do it. Step out of yourself and reach out to her. I am sure she will reciprocate and reach out to you too. Much luck. This will work!
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Old dogs need love too What do old dogs demand? They are not eager to get all ‘wild and crazy’ with you. They are happy just to curl up next to you and snooze away the day. They are sweet, experienced, and not too demanding. They need everything a young dog needs — food, water, shelter, health care, grooming and exercise. Most of all, they need your time, they need your love. A puppy gets constant love and attention from the family, once the craze of having a dog wanes, he becomes a piece of furniture in the house. He is given feed and no attention. Even owners cannot figure out how to spend time with their pets, especially the old ones. So when we do not know what to do we do nothing at all. A senior dog will enjoy just sitting with you while you pet him. Your dog wants to be with you even more now that they are older. Older dogs sometimes become more affectionate and attached to you than they were before. Let your dog be close to you. He will enjoy it as much as anything else. The folly we all commit is replacing love with feed. Out of our guilt of not being able to spend time with our pet we give treats, thinking it will make him happy. It makes him fat and in old age this fat will make him miserable. All we need to do is just look at them and say we love them. You can look them in the eyes at any time and know they still love you and trust you completely. Age does not protect us from love, but love to some extent protects us from age. The same holds true for our pets. Old dogs are special, they have the wisdom and the memories locked up in their brains of the special times shared with you and only they remember are the good ones. They should be treated special and be given the time and love they need to complete their life cycle.
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RESOLUTIONS Resolution- this R-lettered word is in spirit with the festivities of the New Year. It’s like icing on the cake, like strawberries in a yummy milk shake, like a walk up the snow peaked mountain and like good wishes for our dear ones at this time of the year. Yet they are hard to keep. But have you ever observed the wide gamut of New Year resolutions that we or those around us make? Let’s check out: Fitness Freaks or Wannabes ! I’ l try to lose weight. After the New Year party is over, I will keep a check on my diet. I’ l give up chocolates, pizzas, coke, ice cream, coke, chips, samosas, cakes, smoking, drinking etc… I think I have already begining to like sprouts. Party Animals Keep a track of all the happening parties in the town. I have to be the centre of attraction I must join salsa classes Be the first one to grab the tickets of the latest DJ night Students’ Special Indulge in plenty of day dreaming with an open book in my hand Read comics, magazines, pizza pamphlets by placing themselves in between books. Create swollen eyes to help mom believe that i study till midnight. Television Loyalists Build my stamina and increase television viewing from 36 hours a week to 72 hours a week. Find ways to keep the electicity bill under control. Memorize all the episode of k-series and the idols to be. Since I’m a music fan and would like to show my reverence to cinema as well, I’ll spend the left out time analyzing them. Love Birds Spend most time in each-others arms. Utilize parent’s hard earned money in buying my sweetheart the most expensive gifts. Plan surprises; let each day be Valentines Day. Make promises, break promises, and chew the cud of golden as well as painful memories. In short enjoy the nectar of the supreme emotion. Down and out Find more reasons as to why is the world unfair to and nobody understands, my point of view? Narrate to all the guests (who visit my place) how painful was the 12 th heartbreak, last minor surgery, losing the job I never wanted to do and ending the medical treatment I’m going through. Go Getters Set achievable targets. Review my performance monthly and make required changes. Interact with those who have similar interests. Seek assistance from those who are resourceful. Shopholics Make optimum use of all the credit cards. Break your own records. Quite a list, isn’t it? But we do find ourselves peeping through one or more of these wacky New Year resolutions at some point of time in life.
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Film & FASHION Dominic Monaghan, star of the “Lord of the Rings” series and “Lost”, is a huge fan of the Beatles and has one of their famous lyrics tattooed on his arm. Monaghan has collected tattoos through various stages of his life and even had an elf symbol etched while filming “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, reported contactmusic.com. His new tattoo reads “Living is easy with eyes closed”, which is a line from the song “Strawberry Fields”. Monaghan says: “Yes, it’s a Beatles tattoo. I am a huge, huge Beatles fan. You know how people believe in Christianity or Buddhism or Krishna, whatever. I kind of believe in the teachings of The Beatles. Especially Lennon - it’s like a school of thought for me. “When you look at the Beatles and what they symbolised, it’s coming from a place of positivity and love, friendship and understanding. And that’s a beautiful way to be.” —IANS Uma sings for films Uma Thurman, the actress of such hits as “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill”, is pleased that her real singing voice was used in the new movie “The Producers.” Thurman worked relentlessly so she could do a good job on the difficult role of Ulla and she loved the experience of singing live, said contactmusic.com. She says: “The dancing is not so hard for me, but when it came to the singing, our musical director Patrick Brady helped me to find a voice. The good news is they are not having someone else sing for me, so it couldn’t be too bad. Cynthia contested for X-Files “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon and actress Jill Hennessy contested for the role of Agent Dana Scully in the “X-Files” series, which eventually went to Gillian Anderson. Hennessy, who became friends with Anderson through the audition process, was with her when she won the coveted role, reported contactmusic.com. She says: “She gave me a ride back from the audition in the convertible she rented. We were listening to Nina Simone when she said, ‘I don’t know if I’m supposed to tell anybody, but they just told me that I got the part.’” —IANS Demi Moore most stylish mom Actress Demi Moore’s daughters say their mother is one of the most “unbelievably stylish” women on earth. Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis admit Moore is their style icon, ahead of heroines like Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst, reports hollywood.com. They rarely leave the house without getting style tips from their mother, because she inspires them to look their best at all times. Says 17-year-old Rumer: “My mom is one of the most unbelievably stylish women ever. “I trust her judgment so much in terms of what I wear. I always ask her opinion before we go out.” Her sister Scout says: “She always looks so chic. Even if she’s just in jeans, she’ll wear a great pair of Lanvin flats that make it so elegant.” —IANS Spielberg’s ‘Munich’ gets endorsed Steven Spielberg’s new movie “Munich” has been endorsed by the widows of two participants at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, who were among those killed by Palestinian terrorists. The controversial film has already come under fire from Israelis and Jews, who believe it distorts the true course of events and glorifies the Palestinian cause, prior to opening across the USA on January 6. But Ilana Romano, widow of weightlifter Yosef Romano, and Ankie Spitzer, who was married to fencing coach Andre Spitzer, say the film doesn’t dishonour their husbands’ memories or tarnish their country’s image, reports hollywood.com. Spitzer says: “We didn’t feel it was an affront or a negative thing, or an equation between the terrorists and the people who were trying to eliminate them - not innocent people, but people who would try to make another Munich.” —IANS
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This one will grab your eyeballs
For the first time, Celina Jaitley appears in a music video. The rocking video is from the T-Series stable and the album is Zara Nazron Se Keh do. The excitement certainly does not end here since the album is by the Bombay Vikings. The song Zara Nazron Se Keh do,originally sung by Hemant Kumar and penned by Shakeel Badayuni, is from the 1962 classic Bees Saal Baad starring Biswajeet and Waheeda Rahman. Neeraj Sridhar, the lead singer of Bombay Vikings, has been an ardent fan of Hemant Kumar. He says, “When people choose songs they choose those songs, which can be converted into beats but I choose songs which have melody and Hemantji’s songs have true Indian melody.” After Kya Soorat Hai, Woh Chali Woh Chali, Hawa Mein Udati Jaye and Chhod Do Aanchal Zamaana, Neeraj Sridhar is back with another foot-tapping album. Neeraj has been instrumental in introducing the concept of English lyrics in Hindi songs and is very charged about the album. He feels he has another hit up his sleeve. When asked how he managed to rope in Celina for the video, he adds with pride that “She has been my ex-neighbour and we have great respect for one another. It was not difficult convincing her to do the video. In fact, she has emoted excellently and looked very ravishing in the video”, he adds with a smile. Watch Celina and Bombay Vikings burn the small screen with this rocking video. —DP
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Barjatya’s Vivah on cards
After a string of flops, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has launched a new film Vivah with Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapur, which he describes as his toughest from the writer’s viewpoint. Admitting that the Rajshri dictum of depth in relationships and romance had been missing in his recent films, Sooraj says his latest film is “only about the gradual growth” in the relationship between a Delhi boy and a Mathura girl. Unlike his earlier films, Vivah is not about festivities and celebrations, but tackles the definitions and dynamics of a marriage. “Today, I feel youngsters are losing touch with the whole beauty and relevance of a relationship. My film starts with an engagement and ends with a marriage. “Sooraj says he went through a period of creative uncertainty after Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. Stressing that he trusts his father’s judgment completely, he says, Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain were subjects chosen by my father, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon was chosen by me.” “I can’t make Murder, but I liked the film. I could see the sincerity of the filmmaker,” says the filmmaker. Sooraj doesn’t enjoy watching tragedies and complexities in films - he prefers to watch romantic flicks, especially made by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
His favourite film from the current lot is Yash Chopra’s Veer-Zaara. In this interview, the shy and incredibly soft-spoken Sooraj Barjatya opens up like never before.
You’ve been extremely reclusive.
Even now I’m very nervous of the press. But somewhere I’ve realised it’s important to connect with the audience, let them know what you’re making. I’m trying to reach out.
What do you think went wrong with your last film Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon?
I’d say a lot of things. But the first thing that my father said when he saw it was, “Your theme was that Kareena would love Hrithik till the end of time. Then how did she agree to get engaged to Abhishek ? I was talking of pyar ki oonchayaiyaan, rishto ki gehraayiyan and my characters weren’t living up to that idea. Actually, my protagonists in all my other films have lived up to certain ideals. Audiences thought you were going against your cinema in Main Prem…. and Hrithik was acting like your favourite Salman Khan. That’s true. I take full responsibility. I tried to give a certain feel and flavour to my characters. The equation worked with Abhishek’s character. But something went drastically wrong with Hrithik’s... Salman played my hero Prem in my first film Maine Pyar Kiya. When I first sketched the character, Salman was very much a part of it. When you start off together you are bound to grow close. Will you work with him again? Of course! But it has to be a film and a role that allows both of us to go beyond what’ve already done. The best thing about Salman is, he isn’t afraid to experiment on screen. After Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon I was going through a period of creative uncertainty. I had ideas for five films with Salman. When I narrated them to him he liked some of them. But all the ideas were in gestation. Vivah was one idea that had concretised in my mind. It kept coming back to haunt me. It had to be made first. And my father is very excited about it. I trust his judgment completely. Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain were subjects chosen by my father, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon was chosen by me. Now you know why trust my father’s judgement. I went up to him and told him about the ideas for my next film. He straightaway selected Vivah. You’ve gone back to the old Rajshri favourite Ravindra Jain to do the music for your new film Vivah. I truly believe melody is timeless, the older the better. There’re so many tunes that I’ve heard my father and grandfather sing to me. Raviji brings that old nostalgic feeling in me. Instinctively I knew he was right for Vivah. No one can do that, not even me. Every project dictates its own vision. In Vivah I intend to look at the sanctity of marital bonding. At 40, I can look at the man-woman relationship with some detachment. Unlike my earlier films, Vivah isn’t about the festivities and celebrations connected with a marriage. It’s about the definitions and dynamics of a marriage. Once that engagement ring is exchanged you suddenly become so important to someone else. What made you choose Shahid Kapur and Amrita Rao? From the writer’s viewpoint, Vivah is my toughest film. There’s nothing beyond the chemistry between the boy from Delhi and the girl from Mathura to peg the plot on. The film is only about the gradual growth in the couple’s relationship. I was very impressed by Shahid and Amrita’s performances in all their films - yes, I’ve seen them all. I buy a ticket and watch all good films in the theatres. I feel it’s very important to keep a check on trends. How will you connect Vivah to younger viewers? I am going by my instincts. The courtship ritual is something we’ve all gone through. I’m not targeting the film at any specific audience. Today, audiences are educated and aware. They’re willing to give any genre a chance as long as the sincerity and sensibility of the filmmaker shine through. The minute you try to do something that’s for the man in Patna or Pune, you’re being dishonest. I can’t ask my assistants if I’m going right with a shot or a film. Finally, I’ve to take a decision. Do you think it’s tough to go beyond “Hum Aapke Hain Koun”? Every one of my four films has a part of my life going into it. Some parts connect with the audience, others don’t. I can’t remake Hum Aapke Hain Koun because that part of my life is over. Ek film khatm karte hain aur ab kya banaaye? It’s never thought out. It just happens. I’ve always gone by instinct. Your banner is making regional films? Our Oriya film has done well. We have just released a Bengali film directed by Prabhat Roy. Next year we’ll be making a Bhojpuri film. Personally I’ll focus on “Vivah”. We hope to release it next Diwali. What does your banner look like beyond you? I’ve two sons. The elder, who’s 15, wants to be a filmmaker. The younger, who’s 12, is bored with the sets. —IANS
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Billboard Heroes
Who are the celebrities advertisers love the most? The answer is not very hard to find. Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Saurav Ganguly are the most loved ones. We have seen them promoting products of all sorts. Advertisers use different methods to allure customers. The topics of the hoarding are related to the hot topics from the world of sports, politics and entertainment. They change their billboards once in every 10 days. And their hoardings have been widely appreciated. They have come up with two latest hoardings. The first relating to the recent hospitalisation of Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan. This billboard jibes on the stars mega hit “Kuda Gawah” by changing it to “Khuda Duwah”. The other one is on the recall of ex-Indian cricket skipper, Saurav Gangulay, to the Indian team after his unceremonial exit from the Indian team. — TNS
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ARIES : There could be several disruptions and this could leave you feeling irritated and on edge. Be careful as you are prone to losing your temper with loved ones. Spending time with your partner is a priority. Lucky number : 7. Lucky colour : Pomegranate red
LIBRA : You will want your space as you mull over recent events. Don’t make financial decisions impulsively to avoid disappointment with the outcome. Make an effort to reach out to your partner. Lucky number : 10. Lucky colour : Peacock blue. 
TAURUS : You may have sudden insights into vexing issues and this will help put you in a cheerful and relaxed frame of mind. Your love life will be smooth sailing and your partner will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Lucky number : 3 Lucky colour : Royal blue.
SCORPIO:
You will be in a very creative frame of mind and will come up with interesting and innovative ideas and solutions which will be appreciated by seniors and colleagues. Love life will bring fulfillment. Lucky number : 7. Lucky Colour : Lime green 
GEMINI : You will have a hectic day and this could make you irritable and restless. Avoid getting into arguments with family members as things could spiral out of control. You enjoy best moments with your lover. Lucky number : 21. Lucky colour : black. 
SAGITTARIUS : Past efforts will lead to new opportunities on the career front. You will be inundated with social invitations and will be the toast of the party circuit. Romantic relationships are enhanced by spending quality time together. Lucky number : 16. Lucky colour : Creamy white. 
CANCER : You will be very optimistic about certain developments on the career front. Chance encounters will help you clarify some of your reservations about new business ventures. Your love life will be good. Lucky number 15. : Lucky colour : Crimson. 
CAPRICORN : You will be enthusiastic about some developments in your personal life. Those in new romantic relationships may want to make a deeper commitment. Social events will keep you busy. Lucky number : 7. Lucky Colour : saffron.
LEO : You will be very inspired to make some changes to your lifestyle. Your insights and inputs will be valuable to colleagues and loved ones. Don’t make impulsive decisions in personal relationship. Travel is just on the cards. Lucky number : 12. Lucky colour : Pink. 
AQUARIUS : You will be in a cheerful and optimistic frame of mind and will want to spend time with family and close friends. Romantic relationships will bring fulfillment and moments of tenderness. Medicalbenefits are indicated. Lucky number : 14. Lucky colour : Ebony. 
VIRGO : Romantic relationships will bring moments of tenderness and happiness. You will be in a relaxed state of mind and will be satisfied with the state of things on the personal and professional fronts. Lucky number : 2. Lucky colour : Orange. 
PISCES:
You may be in a laidback mood and would prefer to spend time daydreaming about the future. Romantic relationships will bring happiness. Social commitments will keep you busy. Meditate in silence to be in touch with God. Lucky number : 4. Lucky colour : Red.