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Taking away the Easter cake Doting dad turns author
Masti & Music Savour Schezwan Tugging at the Punjabi heartstrings Gem of a design True colour of summer COOL STUFF FILM & FASHION Another try for
Sienna, Jude Prince Harry’s antics infuriates Chelsy Charlize Theron
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Old meets New As the city expands so do the getaways in its vicinity and Vaseela countryside resort was thrown open on
Baisakhi, reports Nirupama Dutt
Old gives way to the new but isn’t there some way by which the old and the new could live side by side in harmonious splendour. Well, it is asking for too much. But some times nothing is too much and the Vaseela countryside resort has Nadiali village just kilometers from the city off the Zirakpur-Patiala road. Ethnicity is the keynote of this resort which captures the lost ambience of the Punjabi village of old with every possible modern facility there to make it a holiday to remember for those stressed out with the pressures of urban living. Designed to be an ideal stopover for tourists visiting Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, it is the brainchild of Gurshi Aulakh, wife of M.P.S Aulakh, for Director General of Police, Punjab. “We chose to sell our 2-kanal home in Sector 32 and live in the countryside on some six acres of land. Since living thus could get lonesome, we decided to turn it into a resort where we would have guests aplenty.” How did the village ambience intervene? Gracious Gurshi replies, “I remain a villager at heart belonging to Chak Sheran village near Muktsar. The old aromas and visuals of village life still live deep within me. However, one cannot shut one’s eyes to the new so what we have attempted build a fusion of the old and new.” So the resort has a little museum called ‘Sarmaya’ with old rural artifacts including many brass utensils. Gurshi tells, “I had some in my collection but once in Yamunanagar, I found that a utensils’ shop was going to melt such lovely antiquities in metal. So I bought them all.” The centre of the resort has a swimming pool and there is a restaurant by the side offering a multi-cuisine menu. Little huts with twin-suites stand across and the main house is called ‘Thikana’. There is a small conference room and every possible facility like cable network, internet or faxing is available. Now that Gurshi and M.P.S. have successfully completed the job of conceptualising and building the resort, it is over to the young. Their son Gags and his pretty wife Jeeva, who were wedded just two days ago, are going to run the resort. Gurshi laughs, “It took us over four years to build it and sit was a lot of work. Now we feel like retiring to the hills and letting the young do the rest.” Gags, who is a law graduate, says, “I wasn’t really interested in taking up this project but as it started taking shape, I was drawn to it. In fact now Jeeva and I are quite excited about it.” A little gazebo with a thatched roof is going to be a little gift and curio show that Jeeva is planning to put together with rural crafts. Gags adds, “We want to keep it very exclusive and screen the live-in guests. The restaurant, of course, is open to all.” And the restaurant does offer some very fine Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
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Taking away the Easter cake Cakes and cookies loaded with Easter spirit are selling like hot cakes, says
Saurabh Malik Easter Bunny is back! In the pink of health, he is standing tall on the frosty ground in the warm April of 2006 for spending that special Sunday with you. If you haven’t seen him on the creamy stage with yummy little chocolate ducklings, it is not too late. Just drive down to the bakeries in the city and watch them beam on the Easter cakes. Yes, guys, Easter cakes with funny bunny rabbits, hatching chicks, smiling ducks and so many other decorations, are already here, along with cookies, cupcakes, special Easter loaf, fruity gateau and cute egg chicks with “Happy Easter” messages printed across in bold letters. Dazzling under the synthetic daylight on the sparkling glass shelves in the bakeries all over the city, they actually coax you to push open the impressive doors to taste the Easter spirit regardless of your convictions and faith. A taste of Easter The enticing whiff is unmistakable. As your eager feet carry you inside the shops, hot chocolate billows greet you. The trail mingles with the aroma of freshly baked soft cakes to give you the essence of Easter, merrily. Inhaling the fruitiness of the baked wonder, you realise that buying the stuff is really not a cakewalk. For, you essentially have so much to choose from for that special Easter morning. Guessing what’s hot to buy becomes a task in itself. In case you haven’t done your Easter shopping, take cakes cut in shapes of bunnies or chicks emerging out of chocolate eggs. “Depending upon the shape and the size of the cake, you will have to pull out anywhere between Rs 150 and Rs 300 from your wallet. But it is worth it,” says Jagdish Seth of Kandy’s Pastry Parlour in Sector 32. Along with the sugar and spice bunnies, you can also go in for chocolate bunny bread, bird’s nest cookies and a host of puddings ready to be wrapped up in sparkling packs. No wonder, giving way to temptation is easy for so many enthusiastic city residents. Take the instance of Sector 22 resident Geetika Duggal. She tried hard to resist the excitement of taking home soft and smart cookies, but found it difficult to control the urge. For, the young BA first year student has a taste for Easter, though she has little knowledge about its tradition and significance. Pulling out crisp currency notes from her wallet, she has also placed an order for a nice little cake. A slice of history You have taken home the cookies; now learn something about the day’s significance. Here is a slice of Easter’s history taken from the net: In the Christian faith, Easter is celebrated to commemorate the Resurrection of Christ. As such, it is the most sacred of all holy days. The origin of the Easter egg is based on the fertility lore of the Indo-European races. To pre-Christian ancestors, it was startling to see a new life emerge from a seemingly dead object. The egg to them became a symbol of spring. In Christian times, the egg became a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Christ emerged to the new life of His Resurrection. The eggs are usually given to children as Easter presents along with other gifts. In most countries the eggs are stained in plain vegetable dye colors. But in Chandigarh, so many shops simply sell cakes in the shape of eggs.
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Doting dad turns author
Picture an Indian in an alien land. Standing alone in the crowd like a dry tree. Stripped off its leaves and flowers, of the juice of life. All alone and forlorn. Alienated from the smell of the homeland’s soil. And then, there comes a letter from the watan, ushering spring. Suddenly, this Indian’s alone no more. She can feel her village’s velvety lush foliage under her feet and smell her motherland’s flowers… Well, there may be millions of Indians who settle abroad, terribly missing their homeland. But all are not lucky like Kiran to have a doting dad who writes to them regularly. In this day and age of computers and electronic mail, G.S. Dutt made it a point to write lots of letters to his daughter at New Jersey and her lil’ newly-born baby. And guess what, the letters have turned out to be a blueprint for the seven books that Dutt has authored. Director of many All India Management Consulting Organisations (including National Aluminium Co, Hindustan Copper Ltd.), Dutt has now turned a full-time author for children’s books.” “My first book was ‘Red Giant and the Little Girl’ and now I’ve come up with a series of six books called ‘Nikki Adventure Series,’ he informs. Inaugurated recently by Chess Champ Tania Sachdev, the book series deals with the adventures of Nikki, a young girl. Claims the author, “My six books will take the kids on a roller coaster ride of danger, death and nail-biting suspense.” But why suspense? “Because suspense and detective stories are not something Indian authors are too much into. And having two daughters and a teenaged granddaughter, I feel that’s what interests the youngsters,” he says. And the formula for writing a perfect children’s fiction? “Language that the target age-group can identify with, realistic characters and yes, lots of gripping suspense and action,” the proud author spills for us the perfect recipe for children’s fiction. And does he want to return to the management world? “Of course not,” comes the quick reply. Maybe, the sardarji is still on his ‘adventure’ trip!
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Create our own grassland
The word ‘grass’ conjures up images of cows in a meadow, peacefully chewing the cud and early morning walkers, doing barefoot rounds on a dewy lawn, in the hope of improving eye and heart conditions. Satin smooth, weed free, well-cushioned, emerald lawns are the pride and joy of Chandigarh households. But who of us knew that the bamboo shoots in our shezwan food and the humble, ubiquitous jharoo, mainstay of the Indian home, are all members of the grass family? Who knew that each teaspoon of sugar, a fluffy phulka, a slice of chocolate cake or an aromatic biryani owe their very existence to this family? Not only does Gramineae add to our energy levels, its versatility can be exploited in your garden. The type of grass you choose depends entirely on the amount of water you have to spare. The Chandigarh Administration is generous with garden water, so make use of it. The taller the grasses, the greater the need for water. As the literature on grasses is stupendous, I will devote the next two pieces to this. Grasses can grow in rich or poor soils. Maintenance is minimal. Grasses can be very varied and dramatic in height, color and texture. Grass seeds, when self-sown, can create areas of interest even in harsh climates. Dried grass heads make beautiful accompaniments to flower arrangements. Vertical or sloping landscapes need grasses to hold the soil during the rains and while watering. The shallow root systems and runners of grass keep soil from slipping. With so many points in their favour, we cannot but opt for various grasses in our garden. Most areas in Chandigarh have a combination of clay, loam and sand. This should do well for your green lawn. Choose cool season grasses as these are the hardiest. They will wither and brown a bit in summer but with adequate, daily, night watering during the hot months, they can survive. Choose seeds from the Fescue family. These are narrow speared grasses unlike the broad spatulate, rougher ones, more suitable to the wet conditions of the North East. These are also less prone to weeds. Doob grass is notorious for running out of its boundaries, but trimming edges with scissors will help contain it. It is best to plant grass before its maximum growth period during the monsoon. Therefore, make out your plans today. Grass must have full light, so avoid shady areas. Grasses enhance the following garden options: in water gardens; Japanese arrangements; containers; xeriscape; rock gardens; wildlife areas and for craft work. As so many options are available, you can chew on them till next week when we go into greater details. Ciao for now.
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Masti & Music
Will it be Karunya—the underdog from down South—or the happily unpresumptuous Sandeep from Rajasthan? The question, of course, is not who is more talented. The issue here is, do you have the thumbs to keep voting on your cell phone for your Idol till the stipulated 9:40 pm deadline on April 18, which is when the finals play out! Until that tense moment, here is a “numbed, overwhelmed and ecstatic” account from the two boys in the eye of the storm, err applause!
Connected via videophone from the Sify office in Mumbai, their camaraderie shines through, charming hard-nosed ‘viewers’! First questions first, how do they feel? “We have improved in so many ways—in our performances, our singing, our lifestyle,” is the earnest reply. “I know the judges were unhappy with me during several rounds, but all their criticism has been like a challenge for me to improve and better myself,” smiles Sandeep. So who is the likely winner? “Obviously both of us will say I will win,” says a prophetic Karunya but he admits that if he gathers the audiences’ votes, “I will scream and go mad with happiness.” But the one word that defines their stint with Indian Idol is “masti” and loads of it. “We really trouble each other.” With all the glitter in their lives, their one memorable moment came with the Filmfare awards night. “I used to watch the show on television and to perform for this night was awesome more so because I got to see Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. It was like seeing God, I got goose bumps,” waxes a rather eloquent Karunya. For Sandeep it was also his performance in front of the home-crowd in Bikaner. “The stage was swinging, literally, because the crowds were enormous.” So how do these “celebrities” keep their voices in peak form? “Chilled chocolate milkshake, lots of ice and achar,” quips Karunya. No such liberties for Sandeep, “mera band baj jata hai”! What about the hits and misses? Anuj and Panna (two earlier contestants who were voted out) are missed tremendously especially since Panna taught them all to dance! Among the girls (make that missus!) Meenal is the top choice. “She was my closest buddy” says Karunya, while Sandeep credits her with a lovely voice and nature. However, the fight is on for after the comradeship is fierce competition. “I am concentrating on going beyond my limits for the final day,” says Sandeep and for Karunya it is about pacing down. “I have sung many complex songs right up to this moment. Now I want to enjoy myself and leave all the tension behind.” May the best man win!
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Savour Schezwan
Everything is crafted for the perfect occasion at the Black Lotus House, a special alcove at the Black Lotus, Taj Chandigarh. “We sell an experience to enhance all the senses,” avers General Manager Anil Malhotra. Indeed every little detail, from the Thai silk blossom pattern on the walls to the understated chandelier, the yellow silk mats to the gold-plated cutlery, there is an air of la-di-dah! Seating for eight here comes at Rs 1500 per head for a lavish five-course meal that begins with a bottle of champagne, chilled flawlessly. However, there is a catch; all eight seats have to be occupied to relish this repast so remember to go with all your loved ones. Let the feast begin! Chef Yuan He She from Beijing and Sous Chef Arun Trikha come in to plan the menu. “Tell us what you do not like and leave the rest to us,” is their refrain, Chef Yuan communicating through his pocket translator! “He cannot speak in our language, but his food talks for him,” promises Gaurav Sharma, Restaurant In charge. The patient wait begins as you sip your glass of bubbly. Get into a soup! The hors d’oeuvres flow in. Steaming dimsums—button mushroom coriander, mixed vegetable sui mai, chicken kothai, prawn chilli coriander dumpling—wholesome bites. This followed by luscious deep-sea tiger prawns in a nutty spicy chilli sauce with sesame seed to compliment the slightly sweet meat (incidentally a specialty), chilli potato, delectably browned crisp corn with chilli pepper and excellent Beijing Onion Cake, flaky, crisp and deliciously savoury. Just as the crumbs are wiped away, the Boiling Lake Soup makes its way. A Yuan based hot and sour broth, piquant and zesty. Main course Ah here is where the elegance of the cuisine comes together. Lotus Stem Honey Chilli, Eggplant in Black Bean and Chilli (another in-house speciality and served only in ‘The House’) which is a delicious blend of sauces, Cantonese style Vegetable Stir-Fry, Spicy Home-Style Tofu (a recipe from the Anhui region of China and top-class tofu which is flown in from Hong Kong) which literally melts in the mouth, Fish Ginger Chilli Garlic, lemon flavoured steamed rice with wedges of lemon bringing in the flavour, e fu noodles in Soya based sauce and sesame oil, Konjee Crispy Lamb (fried in rice that has been cooked overnight) in a spicy sauce satiate the senses. But do not despair for there is a steady stream of Chinese tea to wash your meal down periodically, to enable you to eat more! Choose from a selection of four teas—Rose flavoured tea for young people, Lonjing drunk to one’s health or for a special occasion, Pu Ehr to relax and of course Jasmine tea, the perennial favourite. Dessert The decadence continues! Daar Saan—fried orange flavoured rice noodles with honey—Mango Pancake, fresh fruits (seasonal of course!) rounds up the meal. This is pure indulgence, at its peak! — Gayatri Rajwade
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Tugging at the Punjabi heartstrings Pizza for Punjab may not be as old as the Egyptian mummies, but its started to romance the
Punjabi palette, says Anandita Gupta
Jewel yellow balloons swirling and whirling merrily, sunset orange kites fluttering excitedly, cheer flowing uninterrupted and the ever-eager-to-please staffers letting their forks and knifes down and cavorting for the
Baisakhi celebration. Besides, there was the colour of Punjabi rural lifestyle splashed here and there— Charkha, sugarcane, kalashas and jaggery… What’s more, the ambience didn’t belong to a Punjabi dhabha. Rather, it was Pizza Hut, Sector 26, Chandigarh, that was trying to tug at the Punjabi heartstrings. And the occasion was a two-day carnival on April 12th and 13th organised by Pizza Hut to celebrate Baishakhi. Wonder what’s an American brand like Pizza Hut got to do with Baishakhi that’s so very Punjabi in it’s flavour? Well, the answer lies in the Punjabi community’s growing international presence. We Punjabis are so generous when it comes to earning and eating and so are the hot targets of all international food brands. No wonder, the Italian pizza is now trying to push into the list of foods that Punjabis love. And no trick is being spared to woo the Punjabi palette. Good times, great pizzas Drink a glass of chilled Pepsi in a gulp, eat a crusty yummy pizza in 60 seconds or laugh like a baby for a minute and earn lots of free gift vouchers. And this is not a game show that we are referring to. Rather, it’s the new pizza eating istyle, wherein, all formalities are dumped aside. And besides games, music and prizes, there’s something that’s absolutely irresistible— the pizzaz. There are those absolutely irresistible ‘Treat Bundles’ introduced recently that offer a complete meal option with a personal pan pizza, a beverage of choice and a dessert. Beams Darshan Singh from Panchkula, a regular customer of Pizza Hut, “I started enjoying the pizza gradually but was always dissatisfied with it’s meager quantity. It never felt like a meal. But with the treat bundles they’ve introduced, the whole feel is that of a proper filling meal.” Eat-er-tainment The whole emphasis today has shifted to make eating a lively experience. There are those birthday raps, bell ringing ceremony and special dance performances for the customers. Plus, there are some special games and celebrations being organised on Punjabi festivals like Baishakhi and Lohri. Like the Baishakhi celebration included games, tongue twisters and the crewmembers resonating to the beats of peppy Punjabi numbers. Opines Arvind Mediratta, Chief Marketing Officer, Yum Restaurants, “A meal for the Punjabis is not just about good food but also about having a great time and sharing happy moments. And so, we are trying to infuse the same mood in our brand.” So all you Punjabi puttars out there, no need to grapple with that fork and knife anymore. Enter the Pizza Huts, Dominos’ and all those pizza hubs with jat gabru style, lick your fingers out relishing the pizza and enjoy the Italian delicacy the Punjabi way!
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Gem of a
design
Hammer and tongs, shells and coppice, beads and buttons, bells and coins—think out of the box was the peppery mantra! The jewellery design workshop organised by the National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD), Sector 8, inducted within their accessory design course over a period of six months for the final year students of Textile Design, produced a bumper harvest of funky ideas, imaginative patterns and innovative materials. And what the NIFD does so well is present! So the stage was set as a jeweller’s hall with displays set up in a curve and live workshops to one side strewn with junk and jumble with students in rapt concentration showing off their sparkling creativity. Taran Hundan’s beautiful piece made from M-seal and given an antique look using copper and gold dust, a necklace of spark plugs strung together on wire, ghungroos, stones, shells and wood pieces including a lovely patchwork fabric converted into a full set for the neck and ears by student Renu Pawar all came imaginatively alive in the costume jewellery exhibit. The leather display splashed out beautifully crafted trinkets in attractive tribal-esque designs using macramé techniques for weaving and binding. The junk and hardware jewellery show was a spry collection of fascinating accessories. A choker made from safety pins was Jasmine’s spell of creativity. Pieces entwined with washers, hooks, keys, pendants with copper wire wound around a lock, pendants made from M-seal and painted over using pearl shades, pins, stoppers, nails even window latches all looked surprisingly wearable! In fact, that was the aspiring point for Head of Department, Textile Design, Diksha Suri. “Versatility along with being wearable was the buzzword. How can you bring about a creative angle from articles ranging from beads to thrown away electrical parts? That is what we wanted to inculcate in the students.” What is more, going by the enthusiasm and splurge in ingenuity during this workshop, the institute is gearing up to introduce jewellery design as one of its courses starting August this year. The jewellery designing module will be taught by designer, teacher and gemmologist, Namita Sharma, who conducted this workshop and who has been in this field for the more than 10 years now. Having trained at Surat and then Mumbai’s SNDT College, she went onto study at the Gemmological Institute of America in Bangkok. Her brief was simple. “I gave the students very basic instruments, cutters and pliers and told them to make earrings from wires, hooks, shells, beads, guineas and I am pleased to say my expectations have been fulfilled,” she smiles.
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True colour of summer
Suits, kurtis, kaftans and skirts in an abundance of cottons from all over the country make for tempting splurges.
South cottons—sheer and woven—with blocks and embellished with cut-danas and beaten dabka in a spiffy range of whites and creams, colours and shades all in natural fabrics using vegetable dyes make for a glorious formal collection of outfits (Rs 2,000 to 2,500). Bagh maheshwaris adorned with kantha stitch and subtle mirrors in lovely russets, vibrant blues, ruby reds (Rs 1,700) along with loads of batik—a specialty this time—in lively ginger, pink and sea-blue, cherry tints and bright tones dazzle. Elegant and striking maheshwari dupattas with understated kurtas lined with simple pattis and silk stitch running down the length (Rs 1,250), spell-binding ajrakh block prints from Kutch on mangalgiris in a charming chandan yellow and bottle-green, varied shades with paisley ambis scattered over the kurtas and refreshing voiles in splendid earth-tones, black and yellows with cheery dupattas (Rs 1,050) all overwhelm. What makes the collection distinctive are the beautiful dupattas which are coordinated beautifully with the outfits. So you have a splendid variety of mix and match in harmonious tones. The work is fine, clean and the blocks especially the ajrakh prints are “to die for” in colours that with brighten your summers. This is not all, straight and kalidar skirts with beads and bells tinkling in ajrakh blocks with matching tops with unusual appliqué motifs come for Rs 750. In fact there is an entire range of appliqué detailing on kurtas which enhance the outfit without the twinkling embellishments. Even the tops in linen, self raw silk prints in a tunic style and cheese cloth shirts with raw silk detailing enhanced with stitches, sequins and Kutch patches (Rs 450 to 900) make for spiffy summer wear. Finally if you have a wedding coming up in your family, Sohni’s ideas for a stylish, chic trousseau may just captivate you! Check out this lovely exhibition at 1018B, First Floor, Sector 27-B, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm till
Saturdal.
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COOL STUFF Let your skin breathe and it will emit a natural glow!! Kaya Skin Clinic brings an exciting Summer Offer. Amidst all the straps, halters, spaghettis, pastels, chappals, shorts, floaters, don't forget that beautiful, glowing, un-burnt, non-tanned skin will always be your best accessory this Summer! With all the vacationing and making merry this summer, don’t forget the toll these languid, sultry days can take on you, physically. Just as you’re getting your cottons and linens out for the warm weather, so too should you be changing your skin care regime. Get rid of unwanted body hair this summer, with laser hair reduction, the newest weapon in the hair-removal arsenal. The Kaya Permanent Hair Reduction service gives you the freedom of wearing clothes that helps your skin breathe freely. Special Laser Summer Offer Permanent hair reduction at Kaya is a stamp on Kaya's continued commitment to safety, efficacy and excellent standards of service delivery. Kaya's laser hair removal service comes with a unique Lifetime Value Plan, thereby giving highest standards of customer satisfaction. Latest Bollywood &
Hollywood Tunes Tata Indicom, India’s premier telecom service provider, today announced the launch of the Caller Ring Back Tones service branded as “Welcome Tunes”. Tata Indicom is the First Service Provider to provide CRBT Service on Fixed Wireless Phones. This service is available for all Tata Indicom Mobile and Walky customers. Initially launched in Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh “Welcome Tunes” will be shortly launched across India. Tata Indicom’s “ Welcome Tunes” is a personalized mobile music service where the caller hears songs and other sound clips instead of the traditional ringing tone. Tata Indicom customers can now select their favorite songs in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Kannada and Malayalam to entertain their friends and family before the call is answered. To access the personalized service, a customer needs to dial “12800”. An IVR service guides the customers to access a wide range of content catalogue, which could be assigned as their Welcome Tune. The IVR also will guide the user to add tunes, delete tunes, modify the tune preference etc The innovative service can be customized for all incoming calls or individuals or groups based on the customer need. Tata Indicom customers can avail this unique service at a fixed monthly rental of Rs 30 , every download will be charged Rs. 10. Healthy
Muesli Bagrry’s India, introduces So Healthy Muesli – a perfect breakfast cereal to provide a healthy start to your day. Bagrry’s is a trusted name for wholesome nutritious breakfast cereals & high fibre health foods. The wide range of natural & quality products from Bagrry’s ensure health benefits for all. Bagrrys India has now unveiled a delicious multi-grain breakfast cereal with soya power. Bagrry’s So Healthy Muesli brings together the goodness of oats, wheat, corn and soya, in healthy combinations with honey, almonds, raisins and fruits. So Healthy Muesli is one of nature’s most nutritious and wholesome breakfast cereal providing natural vitamins, minerals and proteins with zero cholesterol. Bagrry’s So Healthy Muesli comes in 3 wonderful variants, Real Honey and Real Strawberry at Rs.95, and Real Almond & Raisin at Rs.125 for 425gms box. They are available at all leading stores in your city. So enjoy a wonderful and tasty breakfast, the healthy way. Chill and Thrill offers In the just concluded Coolex-2006 held at CII Convention Centre, Sec 31 where ACs and refrigerators were being showcased by various consumer electronics Companies, Samsung India Electronics Ltd was also one of the participant. The Company ran “Lucky Dip & Win” Promotion. Under this promotion, consumer had a chance to win a trip to Singapore, Goa, Shimla, Manali and Cheil using a scratch card. In addition to this, Rice Cooker or Vacuum Cleaner or Strolley Bag or Sandwich Maker was also available with every purchase.
What's more. There was 0% finance without any processing fee, free Dream holiday worth Rs.4000/-. Customer also received a sure shot gift of Britannica CD worth Rs.1200/-. Samsung India Electronics, a leader in consumer technology products, have a huge range of "Silver Nano Health System", home appliances. Over 55 new models of refrigerators and air conditioners are available with sophisticated silver-technology that minimizes the spread of bacteria in the home. Silver Nano Home appliances provide a "healthy" and "green" choice for environment and health conscious consumers. Samsung got a very good response for its high end products especially side-by-side refrigerator. Soft hues of Lilac It’s now time for you to leave the winter blues behind and get ready for vivacious foyer into the spring season. Revlon’s latest Ooh La La Lilac shade statement for lip and nail colour is an enchanting combo of light and dark hues to make you look your stunning best this season. The Ooh La La Lilac shade statement is an exquisite collection of charming lilacs and pinks, tinted with a splash of silver, that will make to you look stunningly fresh and buoyant all day long. The new shade statement has four shades each under categories of ‘ Super Lustrous Lipstick’ , ‘ Velvet Touch Lipstick’ and ‘Super Smooth Nail Enamel’. The latest assortment of pinks, lavender and lilacs will complement your feminine side and will add a dash of playfulness to your persona. These shades look good on all skin tones and are sure to be a hit amongst women of all ages. The Ooh La La Lilac range is available at all leading departmental and cosmetic stores in India at a price of (SL – Rs. 325, VT – Rs. 285 and Nail Enamel Rs. 90). Stylish Sandals Eagle Shoes The leading premium footwear brand is set to create ripples in the market these summers. Eagle, for the first time has introduced a wide range of sandals with distinct styles and designs, which hitherto are not seen in the Indian footwear market With all its elegance & sophistication, the entire collection of Eagle sandals promises to set a new dress code for Indian men. All the designs & styles have been specially handpicked from the international market with a distinct objective of introducing the “never before” collection for Indian men. The collection comprises of wide range of styles & designs, which are ideal for all occasions, be it office or casual dressing or even club or party wear. Some of the unique styles in the Eagle sandal collection can also be worn with formal dressing apart from casual range that goes well with jeans or kurta
pajama. In addition to the latest designs & styles, Egle’s Sandals range promises the utmost comfort to the wearer. Egle Sandals revitalizes your feet and gives your feet a break from cramped dress shoes. Available in a range of shades like Black, Chocolate Brown, Reddish Brown, Tan, Camel, Beige etc., the collection is priced between Rs.3590 to Rs. 4290.
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FILM
& FASHION Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx has
revealed that if there’s one thing he doesn’t like, it’s working
with people from the music business, for he feels that they don’t have a
soul. Foxx, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of music legend Ray Charles
in 2004, said that the people he had met from the music world were ‘slimy’.
“People in the music business just really don’t have a soul a lot of the time. The people I’ve met are slimy. They’re some of the worst people I’ve ever experienced in my life at times,” Contactmusic quoted him, as saying. Another try for
Sienna, Jude Prince Harry’s antics infuriates Chelsy
Charlize Theron
honoured
Two years after winning an Oscar for her portrayal of lesbian serial killer Aileen Wuornos in “Monster,” actress Charlize Theron stood again on the same Kodak Theatre stage, this time to collect the Vanguard Award at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’s (GLAAD) annual media awards in Los Angeles.
The star has been honoured for increasing “visibility and understanding” in the gay community, as last year she reportedly said on TV that she would not wed boyfriend Stuart Townsend until gay marriage is legally recognised in the
USA. — ANI
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YOGA Stable posture is a very important part of yogic discipline. In fact the very first asana that is taught to disciples is that of tadasana. It means the ‘mountain pose’. Practice of this pose gives the practitioner the steadiness of the mountain. The feet firmly planted on the ground, the body stretches up towards the sky. Since yoga is holistic, the stability in a posture automatically conveys to the emotion and the mind this unwavering stance. Unshakeable in faith the yogi stands steady in body and mind. Of course this steadiness has to be tempered with flexibility—this is the paradox of yoga—stable yet not inflexible. Otherwise the practising yogi will become insufferable and bigoted unable to adapt or accept other points of view. This may seem very farfetched but the relationship between the physical body, emotional body and the mental body, though subtle, is still very much present. A practising yogi has to constantly keep watch and chart progress in yog sadhana not by the efficiency of the performance of the asanas, which any gymnast can execute with more ease, but by the effect it has on daily life. This is the beauty of yoga practice that without achieving perfection in the posture, the practitioner can still reap the full benefit of the asana in the healing of the three bodies—physical, emotional and mental. There are many misunderstandings about yoga practice today mainly due to the western identification of the self with the physical body. Following suit Indian teachers of yoga have also started emphasising on the benefits of yoga to the physical body. Underestimating the intelligence of the person practicing, many teachers either because they do not know or because they do not care to explain, leave the far-reaching benefits of yoga to the whole personality undisclosed. Identification with the physical body that will eventually one day be consigned to the flames, leads to pain and grief while the whole process of yoga is to show the practitioner the path to realise the true self. “You are not this body of flesh and bones that sleeps decays and dies. You are Immortal Consciousness, king of the earth and skies,” says Himalayan master Yogiraj Siddhanath in an attempt to educate true seekers on the path of yoga. Posture of stability: Stand against a wall with heel to toe touching. Now gently shift back until the heel is pressed against the wall. Move back and press the shoulders against the wall as well. Now you are standing with heels, buttocks, calf, upper back, shoulders and back of the head pressed gently against the wall. The chest is pushed out freeing the lungs to breathe more freely. Hold this posture for two to three minutes.
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