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Jewel in the Crown Abraham in town Makeover time’s here again Buy complexion and a wrinkle free skin Taste of China Made in Japan Beauty of the beast Luck smiling bright
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FILM & FASHION
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A tele-film in Punjabi and English by Amarjeet Singh seeks to resurrect Maharaja Duleep Singh as a tragic hero, reports
Nirupama Dutt
Amarjeet Singh of Creative Vision films in Chandigarh inherited a deep interest in Sikh history from his father, Punjabi writer Sher Singh Sher, and the audio-visual media attracted him. Training under P.S. Narula, he got a chance to express himself in a laser show on the Sikh history that was held during the 300 years of Khalsa celebrations at Anandpur Sahib in 1999. Later, he experimented with a video film called Sanjha Dukh shot on the tragedy of the Partition for the Folklore Research Academy at Amritsar. His latest and most ambitious venture is a film on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh—the last ill-fated ruler of the Sikh Kingdom. The Resurrection “I wish to resurrect him as a tragic hero of Punjab. The events that happened were far beyond him because he was taken away to England when he was but a child,” says Amarjeet. History has it that the young Maharaja, aged only five ascended the throne of his father, the great Maharaja Ranjit Singh, on September 15, 1843, and the prized possession of the Kohinoor diamond came to him. But the plans of the British colonisers were different. The British won the second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-1849 AD), and the Sikh kingdom of Punjab (also known as Sarkar Khalsa) was annexed under the Treaty of Lahore on March 29, 1849.
Child King The 11-year-old King held his darbar (court) for the last time on March 29, 1849, to sign the document of annexation of Punjab, the Treaty of Lahore, which deprived him of his sovereignty, kingdom, fortune and the celebrated Kohinoor diamond. After affixing his signatures on this historical document, Duleep Singh stepped down from his father’s throne—never to sit on it again. He was taken away from Lahore on December 21, 1849, to Fatehgarh (U.P) and then to England in May 1854, to live there in exile for the rest of his life. He died in Paris (France) on October 22, 1893, and was buried in the little church at Elveden on October 29, 1893. Amarjeet adds, “I have done extensive research on the subject and have written the script. I am producing a 20-minute documentary and a 70-minute tele-film which are being directed by my mentor Narula Sahib.” The young producer feels that the documentary and the tele-film are bound to touch a deep chord of the Punjabis, especially the Sikhs, scattered all over the globe because history has known only one Sikh kingdom. British scriptwriter David Jones has been hired to do the script for the English version. Amarjeet homes to release the films before Baisakhi.
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And now, some good news. The star’s finally descending at Fun Republic to promote his latest release Zinda— a psychological thriller with a western theme. Pepsi’s new brand ambassador, who’ll soon be featuring in a 30 second “Salsa” television commercial, will be in City Beautiful on Saturday to promote his latest venture Zinda. Welcoming him and the accompanying movie stars would be a band in attendance and a function at FR’s auditoriam-2 (for a select audience on private invitation) So all you gals out there, how about trooping off to the multiplex this afternoon?
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Makeover time’s here again The makeup show showcased hairdos and make-up for office, parties, and engagement, besides bridal and reception makeup for different occasions. Bridal make-up was the highlight of the show and it was done by Salochna herself. The hair show highlighted various hairstyles and techniques for giving new and improved looks. Different hairstyles according to face shape, hair texture, profession and lifestyle were also demonstrated. Vital tips for hair care were also given. Salochna Ahuja revealed how this parlour happened by chance, “My elder daughter is deaf and dumb and was very worried about her career. I got her enrolled in a beautician course in Shahnaz Hussain’s institute in Delhi but with in few days she refused to train her, as it was very difficult for her to teach her. So I decided to join that course. After completing that course I came back and started this salon and trained my daughter as well. Her hard work has paid off. Her daughter is married and well settled. She is running her own saloon in Broada. Her perception of the beauty’s fast changing world? “I have seen sea changes in this industry. When I started in 1979 people only from elite class use to come to me but things are different now. People from different sections of society come here. The make-up styles, techniques have also changed. There are so many quality beauty products available now”, said Salochna How about the glamorous, yet ever controversial hair colours? Clarified the lady, “There is a misconception about hair colors that they cause hair fall but I want to clear it up. The hair colors which are available nowadays don’t cause any hair fall because they don’t contain strong chemicals as compared to colors which were used few years back.” An ideal saloon according to the beautician? She smiled, “One should make sure that they are using quality products and their staff is well trained. Atmosphere is very important.” She added, “We treat every customer is special manner. It doesn’t matter where they come from.” Any special tip? “Yes, one should visit a saloon once a month. It’s not only about the haircut or color. It’s about getting away from the your job and stress”, she mused. All hair services, including hair colour, hair streaking, perming, haircuts, hair spa, hair conditioning, hair smoothening, ironing etc, are being offered at 50 per cent discounted rates upto January 16.
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Buy complexion and a wrinkle free skin
NOT just frowning, even excessive laughing can leave a mark on your face, and life. But you can get rid of the “expression lines” by paying a price, says Saurabh Malik after talking to skin specialists Money cannot buy happiness, undoubtedly. But it sure can give you a facelift and that also without your going under the knife in some hospital in Bangalore, Mumbai or even Delhi. So folks, if you are sick and tired of your angry old man’s rude image, get rid of those frown lines without leaving the household warmth of your familiar city. Oh yes, you can also forget all about those loathsome laugh lines, and that seriously comical look, without getting yourself admitted to one of those government hospitals reeking of disinfectants and neglect. For, dermatologists in the city say you can actually bid adieu to those “expression lines” without grimacing. All it takes is a couple of shots in the face to inject confidence that comes with a whole new appearance. Don’t worry, you young at heart, the entire process is not at all painful. The head of Kaya Skin Clinic’s skin advisory section, Dr Senhal Sriram, says that “excessive expressions”, including too much of cheerfulness and scowling, leave their marks on the face as they result in permanent tightening of muscles. One injection of a natural purified protein called botox is enough to relax these heavy muscles for good four to six months. “After you have been injected two or three times a year, you begin to lose the habit of giving people those looks. Gradually, the dosage is reduced and you are cured, cent per cent. It is all about breaking a habit with some external help,” she asserts with a smile. Great, isn’t it? Well, Sriram adds that the lunchtime procedure is approved by the US Federal Drugs Authority and can dramatically reduce and wipe out stubborn wrinkles, frown lines between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet or smile lines around the eye. Folks, one thing is for sure: you have to pay a price for everything in life, even excessive frowning and cheerfulness. Anyways, Sriram says you can also get deep facial grooves, creases and furrows “filled up” for a smoother and taut skin, which will last for good six to eight months. Instead of transient fillers, you can also go in for the permanent ones. Their effect will last for as long as five to seven years. This is not the end of it. You can go in for non-surgical face-lifts: a technique involving the delivery of micro-current to the face and the neck for gently tightening and toning up the sagging facial and neck muscles, giving you that young appearance. Another thing. You can ask your skin clinic to give you that killing look with the help of laser light. Sriram says the light reduces fine lines and wrinkles, besides reducing blemishes and age spots. The entire process is complimented by skin polishing for exfoliating dead skin cells, giving you that brighter skin. Sounds effective! Folks, you can give it a try. It may lighten not just your wallet, but also your skin.
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You have used Chinese pen, played with their toys, now gratify your taste buds with Chinese cuisine, says Saurabh Malik after going on the China trail.
The whiff is unmistakable. As you cross a Chinese restaurant, the aroma of golden brown onions, stir fried with sliced ginger roots, tempts you. It mingles with a hint of garlic to give the flavour of China.
You see, until a few years ago, one had few options as the craze for Chinese food — started by Maggie and cashed upon by Mama — was still simmering. One could either stand in the kitchen before the blue flame for two minutes or drive down to Hong Kong, Shangri-La or Mandarin restaurants. Call it Chinese aggression, but now everywhere you look there are woks on the stoves with smoke billowing out of hot oil, ready to fry cauliflower and noodles in soya sauce. Even the dhabawalas are cashing in on the rage by offering platter full of crisp noodles for just Rs 20. So folks, let Chinese not be a once-a-week-restaurant treat. Go to the Noodle Bar, Kwality, Memorable Moments, Dragon or any other place for tempting the appetite with some nice foodstuff sautéed in red and green chilli sauce, even fish sauce. In Mountview, the décor, Chinese ambience, the setting, the view and the crowd at “Magic Walk” is just right for a perfect evening. The service is par-excellent and the food is simply scrumptious. Remember to order “Chicken Hong Kong style” or “Crispy chicken honey sauce”. “Rice lamb ting ming sauce” is another good option. “For vegetarians, `Broccoli baby corn and mushroom’ is worth tasting”, says General Manager R.P. Singla. If you are going to Shivalikview, begin with manchow, hot `n’ sour or chicken soup. You must taste their sweet ‘n’ sour veggies. It’s larruping-good. Two of you can eat stomach full for less than Rs 400, depending upon the dishes you order. Yo! China is another place for enjoying Chinese cuisine. It offers mini combo meals. As such you can taste more by paying for one dish. But if you are in a group, you may end up spending more by ordering separate combos for everyone, that’s a disadvantage. Anyway, start with golden fried prawns or chicken lollipops. Go ahead and order lamb hot garlic box. Chilly fish and Mongolian chicken is a must have. Avoid dishes like prawn in hot garlic sauce if you are not a hard-core non-vegetarian.
Hong Kong promises “authentic Chinese” dishes. Set up by Indian-born Chinese Ahsee and his wife way back in 1973, the dimly lit joint offers the right ambiance for a romantic dinner. Oh yes, it’s a favourite among college and university couples. A word of caution folks! Examine the menu card carefully before placing the order in any joint. Do not go in for dishes that offer liberal helping of sauces. For, Chinese food requires a light hand with sauces. Too much of it can kill the overall flavour of the dish. Another thing, order dish with chillies printed against its name only if you love spicy food.
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City eateries are vying with one another to introduce exotic cuisine but Japanese delicacies have yet to find their way here. Nirupama Dutt builds a case for bringing the Tamago Yawki and Sushi to town
IF Chinese food can enjoy the kind of popularity that it does in plush restaurants as well as rehri markets and roadside kiosks, Japanese food cannot be far behind. However, it has taken some thirty plus years for Chinese food to reach the covetable position. The first Chinese restaurant called Ming started in the early seventies in a house in Sector 11-D. As students of GCG-11, we would go to for a pork noodle soup for just Rs 1.50 a bowl and a plate of chicken fried noodles for just Rs 3. Sounds impossible and ancient, but that is how it was in the swinging seventies. When Ming moved to Sector 17 in the mid-seventies re-christened Mandarin, one recalls two turbaned young men uneasily picking at the noodles with forks and one saying to the other: Eh taan namkeen sevian ne! His companion nodded with a mournful look. But that was long, long ago. Chinky grub has made its way into the most desi of weddings and birthday dos. Those two mournful men of Mandarin of the old days must now be jolly middle-aged men wielding chopsticks with ease. Land and Sea My first introduction to the famed Japanese tea ceremony was in a little film on the tea. The impatient Punjabi would have no patience for the long drawn out ritual. But something of the kind one enjoyed when famed Hindi novelist Krishna Sobti, of the Zindaginama fame, serves tea in bowls she brought back from Japan with the most interesting sickens in accompaniment. The first taste of authentic Japanese cuisine was of course just some time back at the Sakura Japanese Kitchen, a few hours away at the New Delhi’s Hotel Nikko that brought back a delightful book on an alternative Japanese school before the atom struck Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The book was called Toto Chan and was widely distributed in its pirated avtar by several NGOs. The principal of the school run in discarded rail bogies would serve wholesome food to the students saying: “Something of the land and something of the sea.” While party-hopping this New Year’s, one was pleasantly surprised to find Sushi and Tamago Yaki at the pool-in dinners making a place for themselves amidst butter chicken, mutton biryani and good old channa-bhathura. This is because the IT folks here from the metropolis have acquired a taste for these delicious snacks made by their Japanese colleagues. For those wondering what Sushi and Tamago Yaki are? The answer is not hard to find because the Nikko Hotel has published a full book on the Japanese delicacies served in its kitchen, which according to designer Raghavendra Rathore is a marination of thoughts and ideas. Not to keep the suspense on for two long one might as well tell that Sushi is fine raw fish served with rice served with vinegar and currently it is popularly served when in small rolls that melt in the mouth so deliciously! And Tamago Yaki at is a very evolved form of the. Master Chef Nariyoshi Nakumar says in the book Sakura’s Japanese Kitchen: The Culture & Cuisine of Japan— “Few other people invest as much effort in the omlette as the Japanese.” Well that is not all there is to Japanese food. There are grilled specialties, wheat noodles, steak, silken Tofu in many variations with great sauces in accompaniment. While the private party circuit is getting wise on Japanese culture and cuisine, is any hotel tempted to be a Sakura franchisee? Worry not for we are in fast times and it will not take thirty odd years to build a taste for the Japani fare that is so Sushi!
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Beauty of the beast The Rottweiler is an outstanding companion and guard, but its ownership carries much greater than average responsibilities, due to traits possessed by this breed, their size and
length. The Rottweiler is said to be descended from the drover dogs of ancient Rome. These mastiff-type dogs accompanied the Roman Legions across the Alps herding their cattle and guarding their
camps. By the early 1900’s though, the Rottweiler gained popularity as a police dog. Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self-assured reserve that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog. A properly bred, socialised and trained Rottweiler is not inherently vicious. The rapid rise in popularity of the breed has attracted many irresponsible breeders who are only interested in making a profit, and don’t care what damage is done to the breed in the process. Such Rottweilers have also been known to bully or bluff their owners or other people, a trait that is most disconcerting. The consequences of anger are much more grievous are than the causes of it. This aggressiveness in this breed can easily be prevented through early obedience training. Rottweilers require extensive socialisation from an early age. Expose him to the sights, sounds and people he will encounter as an adult. This will prevent behavior issues being raised later in life.
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Surprises never fail to delight, and especially so, when they are all about getting gifts. Airtel, India’s leading mobile service provider seems to have realised that. For, what else would explain Airtel’s enthralling its customers with bountiful gifts? The mobile service provider announced the mega prizewinner of the ‘Airtel Lucky Recharge’ offer on December 11,2005. Madan Lal Goyal, a cashier at the Punjab Government Transport Department, won the mega prize of a Maruti Swift while another 7386 lucky customers won music systems, handsets, watches, colour TV’s and free talk time. The offer was open to all Airtel prepaid customers in Punjab and any customer who recharged with Rs. 375 or above automatically qualified for a Lucky Draw. Goyal was handed over the keys of the Maruti Swift by Mandeep Bhatia, COO - Mobility, Airtel Punjab. Staying at Ambala, Goyal commutes to Chandigarh daily. A visibly happy Goyal said, “The car has come as a boon for me and the entire family is excited at this stroke of good fortune that has come our way. I have two sons aged 25 and 24 and both of them are making plans for going on short trips on the weekends with their friends. I will be using the car during the week,” he added with a victorious smile. According to Mandeep Bhatia, COO-Mobility, Airtel Punjab, “At Airtel, we are indeed very glad that we are able to bring in so much happiness in the lives of our customers. As leaders in mobile telephony in Punjab, we will continue to drive such initiatives that result in customer delight.” — TNS
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YOGA DUE to ignorance and sensationalisation of this form of yoga by western practitioners, Tantra has almost become synonymous with sex and is often referred to as ‘the yoga of sex’. Tantra yoga encompasses all aspects of life trying to understand the macrocosm through the microcosm which believes that what is present in the cosmos is duplicated in every atom of the physical manifestation. Tantra draws from all sciences physics, astronomy, para-psychology, chemistry, ayurveda, geometry, numerology et al to give us a practical path to achieve the highest spiritual realisation through evolution of consciousness.
All limbs of yoga such as asanas, pranayama, mudras, dhyana and all aspects of yoga such as kundalini yoga, laya yoga, swara yoga, kriya yoga etc also come under its purview. Tantra uses mantra (sound vibrations), yantra (geometrical patterns that symbolise deities) and esoteric rituals blending everything to give harmonious prosperity to the practitioner in both the material and spiritual world. Tantra means ‘to expand’, ‘to weave’ also sometimes ‘a web’. Adi Shankaracharya in his Nirvanashtak systematically breaks down the preconceived notions of mankind about relationships and acquired knowledge. He negates all programming expressively, “I am born neither of the father nor the mother, I am not the friend or the guru or disciple, I am not the food or the person satiating hunger, neither am I the earth, fire or wind. I am none of the emotions and passions inherent in man; I am not the mind or the intelligence, neither a sinner nor a doer of good deeds. I am the exact image of Shiva,” he concludes. Thus does Tantra strip a practitioner of all pretences leading the seeker to realise the truth. Once again this is a path of refinement leading the practitioner to unite the male (shiva) and the female (shakti) energies within. It is believed that the perfect sexual union of man and woman in the external is an image of this union within each practitioner of tantra duplicating the state of ecstasy in the physical a hundred million times over or more in the spiritual. Shiva is the static potential energy in the nucleus of all creation surrounded by the dynamic kinetic energy of the shakti. The kinetic energy being the mover—the divine mother here— who is worshipped as the creator, preserver and destroyer yet understanding that the two energies cannot be separated. Tantra adds force that moves this phenomenon of creation. A person adept in the practice of tantra is called ‘siddha’—skilful in using the forces of nature. It entails great responsibility and care to be taken while using these powers as every action has an equal and opposite reaction and those misusing them are soon victims of the opposite force that they set in motion.
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GREEN SPACE Bonsais can be grown from seeds or be dug out from the garden or forest. It is preferable to choose a plant that is not growing in ideal conditions for it will already be stunted. Remove extra feeder roots and cut away thin or extra branches. Cut these flush with the trunk or forked branches with sharp pruning knives or shears. Scoop out protrusions with a chisel. When healed, these will give a gnarled, old look. Brush cuts with pesticide to deter infection. Do not be harsh with the pruning as a plant cannot take root cutting and branch pruning together. For future tasks, start potting in spring, root trimming before the monsoons and branch pruning in winter. Look at a similar, large tree or photograph to get the correct shape. Soft copper wire, cutters and a few weights are needed for the tying and shaping. Plant the sapling in a shallow bonsai pot, with a nourishing mix of manure, sand and soil. Add pebbles or bits of charcoal. Drape the roots over an interesting stone or terracotta statue. For a week, leave the plant in the shade till it gets over the initial wounding. Gradually introduce it to bright sunlight. Bonsais require as much sun as their outdoor kin. As they are in shallow pots, water them frequently and mist the leaves often. They also require monthly feeding from your compost pot or pit. So that the soil is not washed away, plant moss or creepers like “baby’s tears” at the base. These can be thinned out often. Loosen the soil once a week with a blunt chopstick. The rule of three applies to a bonsai. Height, circumference and pot size are all one-third of the whole. This creates balance. We can make forests, orchards, cascades, wind swept trees and fountain gardens with bonsais. All that is required is patience, time and proper tools to create a fascinating object. If properly cared for, a bonsai starts looking like its giant sibling when it is about a decade old. Before that we cannot even honour it with the name “Bonsai.” Normally bonsais do not exceed 21 inches in height. Some people prefer the tiny 6 inch ones. Be sure to keep a chart of planting, pruning and feeding dates. Twenty five years later your grandson can vouch for the bonsai’s authenticity!
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FILM & FASHION
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank and her actor-husband Chad Lowe have decided to separate after eight years of marriage, Swank’s publicist said on Monday. “Hilary and Chad have decided to separate, but they are hopeful they’ll be able to get through this tough time,’’ publicist Troy Nankin said in a statement. He gave no details. Swank won her second Oscar last year for playing a feisty female boxer in “Million Dollar Baby”. In an effusive acceptance speech at the 2005 Academy awards ceremony, she thanked Lowe for his support, saying, “Chad, you’re my everything.” Swank and Lowe married in September 1997 and have managed to keep their personal life mostly private. Lowe works mostly in television and won an Emmy in 1993 for his portrayal of an AIDS sufferer in the TV series ‘’Life Goes On,’’ but his career has been overshadowed by Swank’s success.
— Reuters Scarlett for plastic surgery Actress Scarlett Johansson is reportedly not averse to the idea of going under the surgeon’s knife, once her youthful looks starts fading away with age. Though the ‘Lost In Translation’ star believes that beauty comes from within, she also doesn’t rule out the possibility of plastic surgery, if the need arises, as she finds no ‘fun’ in looking like an ‘old hag’. “Oh I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I don’t want to be an old hag, there’s no fun in that. But I think if you’re comfortable with yourself then that’s sexy,” Contactmusic quoted the 21-year-old beauty, as saying. “Maybe people think that I look sexy because I feel sexy,” she added.
— ANI Lohan’s mom blasts media Actress Lindsay Lohan’s mother Dina has reacted angrily to media speculations about her daughter’s health condition after she was admitted to a hospital. Dina was with Lindsay when she suffered a severe asthma attack that caused a blood vessel in her neck to burst, according to contactmusic.com. She was disgusted by articles suggesting that the health scare was more serious. The media has speculated that Lindsay was struggling with an eating disorder. Dina said, “I don’t think people understand how truly terrifying it is to have an asthma attack.” Lohan has spent a week in Mount Sinai Medical Centre in Miami after collapsing with breathing problems Monday night. She was diagnosed with asthma when she was just two.
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Hatcher swears off marriage Actress Teri Hatcher has no plans for marriage after going through two divorces. According to contactmusic.com, Hatcher was married to Marcus Leithold for eight months in the late 1980s and then married and divorced actor Jon Tenney, the father of her daughter Emerson Rose in 2003. She says, “I’m a big fan of monogamy, but I don’t think I’ll ever marry. I would have a spiritual ceremony in front of friends, but I don’t think I need a wedding licence. I did not marry bad guys, but ultimately I didn’t make good choices.”
— IANS Miller’s appeals to the Press British actress Sienna Miller has appealed to the press to stop feeling sorry for her and asking her why she had forgiven Jude Law when he cheated on her. Miller had called off her seven-month engagement to Law when he confessed to having an affair with his children’s former nanny Daisy Wright, according to hollywood.com. Miller decided to forgive Law after a few months apart and they began dating again. This was much to the surprise to most of the public. She said, “You have to swallow an awful lot of pride and say, it’s fine, that the people around me know me and I don’t care what other people think, but you can’t help but care. I am quite tough and proud. It’s a nice idea that maybe we could work things out.” “I find it odd that people ask me ‘Why did you take Jude Law back?’ I don’t regret anything.”
— IANS Halle Berry saves dog’s life
After saving the world in ‘Die Another day’ and the ‘X-Men’ series, saving the life of a runaway dog must have been a breeze for Oscar winner Halle Berry. According to the Mirror, Berry leapt into action when the tiny Pomeranian was in danger of being run over by the car she was driving. The actress apparently screeched to a halt, leapt out of her car and scooped the terrified pet into her arms for a reassuring kiss and cuddle. She then walked around the block in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, looking for the dog’s owner, who once found, couldn’t stop thanking the star for returning her pet safe and sound. “Halle was brilliant. The owner was so relieved and just couldn’t thank her enough,” a neighbour said. — ANI
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GUESS what’s a perennial favourite with the bubbly city girls? Besides boyfriends and sporting the best of clothes, that is. And interestingly, it’s another ‘b’. A place that promises every plane Jane into a Cinderella dressed for a ball — the beauty parlour. And one such parlour that believes in snatching all that envious media attention by organising events and shows is Salochna’s Beauty World in Sector 8 by Salochna Ahuja. The latest feather in its cap was a beauty show that was organised recently with much fanfare.
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If you haven’t gratified your taste buds with the chow, it’s never too late. Forget calorie count and stuff like weight watching, hop into your car and indulge in some sinful eating. Order chicken dimsums or momos, cooked the schezwan style or vegetable Manchurian with kimchee salad, along with some fried rice and hot garlic sauce. The choice is yours, entirely.
The go-green brigade can ask for Schezwan vegetables, Manchurian and fried rice. For the calorie conscious, there is steamed rice. You must taste red curry vegetables. The dish, costing less than Rs 100, is sumptuous, says Mohan, working with the joint. 
HE Rottweiler is the current macho dog of the moment. Some people keep a Rottweiler just for the bad reputation it has. Just for the fact that you neighbour or best friend has one does not mean that you should also own one. 
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