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Footloose & fancy free
Arc lights beckon city lass
Gadgets that cook in a jiffy
Sizzle with a dash of sauces
A feast of foliage
Versatility of humble grass
FILM & FASHION
YOGA
COOL STUFF
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...and sabsey favourite is...
A balmy Mumbai evening saw a glittering Star Gold Schwarzkopf Palette Sabsey Favourite Kaun 2006 awards function. Gayatri Rajwade comes back bedazzled
This is the stuff dreams are made of—lustrous Bollywood dreams—with stars milling around in a cavalier fashion as one scrambles to get a glimpse! On a balmy, salty and breezy evening, the glittering Star Gold Schwarzkopf Palette Sabsey Favourite Kaun 2006 awards night gets ready to rock and roll—pure kitschy funk and razzle-dazzle Bollywood ishtyle! With each of the winners getting a gold bar as an award, the stage is set, literally, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Mumbai and the buzz is tangible. The set is sparklingly glitzy in mauve, lilac and pink and the stars are streaming in. Rani Mukharjee in a cherry red knitted top, Sanjay Leela Bhansali in trademark black with family in tow, current heart-throb Kunal Kapoor fresh from the success of Rang De Basanti, a resplendent-in-blue Sonali Bendre with husband Goldie Behl, Upen Patel, Mini Mathur (she also hooted the most for all the acts!), Amrita Arora, Rajpal Yadav, Dino Morea, Karan Johar and a lovely Vidya Balan in a spiffy white and gold ensemble. As the lights dim, the swinging beams pick up the hosts for the evening Arshad Warsi and wife Maria Goretti in a gypsy rainbow gown working through the awards sprinkled with a domestic spat routine that had poor Arshad scrambling off-stage with madcap regularity! The music rolls, the acts begin and there is pulsating energy on stage. The cherry on the pie is the star of the evening Hrithik Roshan in his hot Krrish avatar but here’s a dekko at the others who surprise. Kunal Khemu in swashbuckling form (believe me he can dance and how!) swinging alongside Udita Goswami. “This is my first performance on stage and everyone has seen me acting not dancing and that is why this is so exciting,” smiled Kunal. Fardeen Khan boogying to his songs (with wife Natasha making a discreet entry with mother-in-law Sundri Khan just before the act and clapping raucously before making a quick exit) to loud hoots accompanying his moves, he proved he is quite the ladies man! UK-based pop group TrickBaby paving the way right in the beginning with lead singer Saira Hussain crooning like a diva! Performing to their hit remix Sabsey Bada Rupiya (getit!), they are quick to point out, “We did not treat this like a remix. We have put our heart into it and it pure joy for us. The director (Rohan Sippy) wanted something brassy and it turned out rather novel!” But what of the awards themselves, any surprises we ask? “Well how about this one. Saif Ali Khan does not feature in the top ten nominations but Emraan Hashmi does!” quips Samar Khan, whose production company Rose Images has put the show together. The very first award for the evening comes as no surprise, although the actor looked quite stunned! The Sabsey Favourite Naya Hero went to Kunal Kapoor who thanked his parents, family and friends for not casting a single vote for him! The Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine is the pretty Vidya Balan while the Sabsey Tez Sitara voted by experts within the film industry chose John Abraham for being the rising star of the year with a grand eulogy being paid to him by Mahesh Bhatt who likened him to a flower coming into full bloom no less! Sabsey Favourite Comic Hero was Paresh Rawal for the third year in a row and the favourite film award was picked up by Bhansali’s ‘Black’ which pipped biggies like Bluffmaster, Bunty Aur Babli and Garam Masala to the post. Rani Mukherjee beat strong contenders like Kajol, Bipasha Basu and Aishwarya Rai too as the favourite heroine and no prizes for guessing everyone’s favourite actor—this King Khan, Shahrukh Khan continues to rule! Watch the night sparkle on Star Gold at 8:00 pm on May 14, Sunday.
IT WORKS THUS It is, in the words of the channel, Bollywood Ka Sabsey Bada Election! These awards, in their third year, are based on the actors’ popularity and not on their performance in a particular film. Not only do fans choose the winners in every single category but they also shortlist the stars as nominees. “A forecast of the trends in Bollywood,” as Executive Vice-President (Content), Star India, Deepak Sehgal puts it (incidentally the awards were also his idea!). Covering 24,000 kilometres across the length and breadth of the country with 14 states and 45 towns visited, the process reached out to over one lakh fans to help create the nomination lists and get an accurate understanding of who the masses consider to be the top contenders. With the nomination list out of April 9, the voting process began—through the website, tele-voting and SMSes and a whopping nine lakh votes were polled across India and 23 other countries from as far away as Peru, Belarus, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Mozambique, to name just a few.
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Footloose & fancy free
It didn’t happen. Though the name ‘Pick `n’ Move dance party’ suggested something more than just close dancing, it was just another bash full of exhilaration organised to commemorate the end of examination season, merrily. As the thumping beats of reverberating music filled the air with ecstasy during the bash organised by ‘I’m possible’ at Silver Club in Sector 26, it was time to loose control for so many revelers tripping the light fantastic. As the fever caught the revelers in its exciting high-temp’ grip, their exhilarated figures, illuminated by nice little psychedelic lights, swayed breathlessly in sync with the rhythmic throbs of high-wattage music. Oh, yes! The beats of Kajrare-Kajrare and Dus Bahane got the crowd grooving in no time with disc jockeys (DJs) spinning tracks to produce some cool funky music. No matter what your party style was, the place had something to offer. You could actually gyrate to some of the best tunes dished out by the DJs, fervently. As good old retro and classic rock gave way to hip-hop music, excitement broke loose. Among the dancers twirling all around the floor were not just teenyboppers, but also young professionals from call centers eager to lose their blues amidst the melodious tunes. Well, the couples could enter the world of pleasure without any hitch, but ‘single’ guys had to fret and fume. Screaming over the din of music, one of the organisers Rohit Kumar said their basic aim was “to unite the cream of city’s youth once every semester”. “Youngsters want change, and that’s exactly what we offer through new concepts,” he asserted. Swell, isn’t it?
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Arc lights beckon city lass The arc lights of filmdom light up 20-year-old Urvashi Choudhary’s home and that is reason enough for this Chandigarh lass to keep going in the fickle world of films. “I love my family the most and I want to make them happy for they wanted me to be in films.” Bas that is all there is to it, never mind the exposure that comes with being part of Bollywood sans a mentor. Retake, her debut film with newcomer Aryan (Govinda’s nephew) as her hero, released in January this year and if the posters are anything to go by, the film must have definitely appealed to the front-benchers. So why take this route to films? “Everyone has to make a start somewhere and this is the just the beginning. I have good films in my kitty now and I will prove my worth,” says this determined girl. Good films include a Bhojpuri movie, Balma 420, with Manoj Tiwari, Kaho Na Kaho with newcomer Raj Vasudeva which boasts of Jackie Shroff in the supporting cast and Om Shanti with Akash Soni (son of painter Prithvi Soni) which she signed in February this year and which has her playing a college girl, an ACP and then a CM. The two other releases, a rap song in Dev Anand’s Mr Prime Minister and Ishq Na Karna with newcomer Waqar Khan have sunk without a trace but the confidence remains intact. And pray what are these? For starters, she will expose only as much as she is comfortable with and secondly, her father will accompany her everywhere she goes. However, that does not take away the casting couch which she admits, exists, but that does not bother her. Modelling began right after her class 10 exams and she has even taken part in the Femina Miss India and the Gladrags Mega Model contests in 2004. Ramp shows, advertisements, even a couple of Punjabi videos and here she is, living her parents’ dream. Her grit seems to be paying off for she has caught the attention of N. Chandra (Style, Narasimha fame) and talks are on to star in his next film based on salsa and even an associate of N. N. Sippy has offered her a role in his next film. “I want to be a superstar and a good actress like Kajol and Rani Mukherjee,” she smiles. Here is hoping these are not the famous last words.
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Just chill! Forget lassi and banana split, just chill out in the summer of 2006 with chillers to the core like ‘Tropical Iceberg’ and ‘Cold Sparkle’, says Saurabh Malik
So guys, forget all about gulping those mugs of orange and mango squashes, even jal-jeera, cold drinks, thick banana shakes and soda lime. Just hop into your car and rush down the fast track of excitement all the way to cool joints for savouring summer delicacies, along with some thrill. Well, you can go in for stuff like ‘tropical iceberg’ or even cold coffee blended with crushed ice and a hint of cardamom. Or else, you can add zing to your life by sipping chilled coconut flavoured coffee. This is not all. You can try pineapple crush and even litchi drinks. The choice is your, entirely. Until a few years ago, one had few options as youth haunts across the city were not offering rich variety in drinks. Undoubtedly you could order simple on-the-rocks cold coffee or good old lassi, but hardly anything else. Now the drinks are more and merrier. For, the restaurants and fast food joints are flooded with stuff that promises to wash away the heat. Pick up the menu card and you will find refreshing drinks like “Cold Sparkle” and “Tropical iceberg with whipped cream”. A word of caution here: As some of the drinks mentioned in the menu card are full of crushed ice or are rich in cream, so do not hesitate in asking the member of the staff serving at table, lest you land up with sore throat or end up consuming more calories than you plan to. If you are going to Café Coffee Day, remember to order ‘Tropical Iceberg’. Costing about Rs 36, inclusive of taxes, you will get chocolate flavoured coffee with crushed ice in a nice plastic mug. Their ‘Iced Eskimo’ is stimulating from the first sip. A chiller to the core, Tropical Temptation is worth tasting. ‘Vegan shake’ — chilled coffee shake with soya milk — is their specialty. It’s a no-animal-fat kind of a drink. This is not the end of it. At Café Coffee Day, the setting and the ambiance is just right for a nice cozy afternoon for two. To top it up, you have a computerised juke box. Feed in the code after paying Rs 5 at the counter and savour your favourite song, along with the drink of your choice. At Barista, go in for coffee on the rocks. You can order a swirl of chocolate, espresso and rich creamy milk served on the rocks. Or else, go in for invigorating coffee with rich creamy milk served with floating ice cubes. You can also snowcap your coffee with some whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. If you do not wish to enjoy the hideous charm of summers after placing yourself behind impressive glass doors in the air conditioned joints, just drive down the road meandering its way through the academic environs of Panjab University to reach the students’ centre. Just in case a nimbu-pani does not excite your taste buds, go in for Café Frappe. It is as good as coffee can be. Tired of coffee, try cold peach or lemon tea at the Nestle outlets! It’s actually good. You can also get cold tea at Red Skewers in Sector 8, though it is comparatively expensive. Just in case you are feeling thirsty while shopping, try some cool stuff at an impressive eatery in the Ebony. If you are visiting Mohali, just go to the cafeteria at Fortis Hospital. That’s it, folks. Happy drinking!
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Gadgets that cook in a jiffy
Imagine making roasted chicken or a fresh batch of cookies in just 10 minutes. The CII expo on Kitchen Concepts which was inaugurated on Friday shows you how to do this and much more in just a few minutes. From electric tandoors that boast of rustling up four rotis in less than two minutes to arrays of kitchen appliances, cooking ranges, food processors, electric chimneys, newly launched vacuum cleaners, spicy pickles, natural nibbles. Electric chimneys
From a new fangled dual blower which comes with the promise of reduced noise levels and more powerful suction to Italian manufacturer Faber’s products and a hi-fi suction chimney from Planet Home Appliances there are imported and indigenous varieties of electric chimneys to choose from. Lalit Goel of Shri Industries imports his dual blower electric chimney in stainless steel from Italy. With his chimneys ranging from Rs 6800 to 12,000, he promises something unique Associated Appliances Ltd with its range from Rs 5000 to Rs 30,000 has something to fit every pocket too but what it specialises in are its cook tops, gas burners with over 70 models to choose from. Faber’s electric chimneys start from a modest Rs 5750 to a whopping Rs 69,000 and they have also got into kitchen appliances like cooking ranges, dish washers, microwaves and the like in a big way now.
For ‘no-oil’ cooking
Hilton from Delhi is offering their tandoors at Rs 2190 with a built-in thermostat option and at Rs 1890 without one. With a service centre located at Panchkula, it also give a two-year replacement guarantee along with a free grill thrown in for good measure. Berg, with an outlet in Sector 26 is also offering an electric tandoor at Rs 1890, a discount from its marked price of Rs 2390 with a Rs-600 free gift and a two-year guarantee.
New releases
With a reputation for dust busting, Black & Decker home appliances, a company based in England, has a new vacuum cleaner on display. The Click-and-Go series at Rs 5400 has a handle for easy manoeuvrability and pick up and sure looks light. Two new models of steam irons with 30 grams steam output per minute, blender, rice cookers, sandwich makers, choppers between Rs 1300 and 2000 and even a deep fryer for Rs 5400, makes this an interesting stop for a dekko. Himachal-based Lumix, 35 years into the kitchen appliances business has an all-in-one food processor on offer. At Rs 3800 with a demo CD, slicer, grater, potato finger maker, coconut scraper, juicer, chopper, egg-beater, blender and atta binder along with three jars including a large 1.5 litre one, it seems a gadget hard to resist.
Bric-a-brac
And finally this is the great thing about expos like these. There are always little crannies that have some interesting goodies on display. Swadeshi Pharmacy’s dried amla candy with glucose instead of sugar, dried bel murabba (Ts 80 to 90 for a half a kilo), ayurvedic sherbats made of amla, bel and brahmi (Rs 60 for 750 ml) to cool off and pure amla ras to keep that recalcitrant BP under check or to control one’s sugar (Rs 110), this stall is definitely worth a peek. Spicy Treat with its range of pickles and Hot and Cold Appliances with ice-cream scoopers, lemon squeezers, pizza cutters, cock-screw openers, measuring spoons and fruit ballers along with dolphin-shaped toothpick pickers (Rs 150), decorative items in the shape of fishes, shoes (Rs 90) and even a fluff shaver to remove lint from clothes (Rs 150) to a very useful ultrasonic insect repellent (Rs 100) which promises to get rid of cockroaches, rats and even lizards is worth a peek.
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Sizzle with a dash of sauces
Gayatri Rajwade samples the consmopolitan touch that Moti Mahal
has given to its menu
If you fancy a sizzler as a starter, kebabs as your in-between, Chinese greens sautéed just so and want to end up with Butter Chicken as your perennial staple, then sample this—Moti Mahal Deluxe in Sector 17 has decided to go global in a gastronomic sense! For it is the “cosmopolitan” touch with an international edge, (so no South-Indian food here, sorry!) they are gearing up for. Barbeque grilled piping hot sizzlers in a variety of avatars along with Chinese desserts to round up the meal are now on offer and this is just the beginning of multi-cuisine. “We had introduced sizzlers just a week ago and within a single lunch hour we sold ten of these,” smiles restaurant manager, Vikram Bedi. Indeed, the play is on an array of sauces—brown, barbeque, tomato concasse, black pepper, mushroom and even splashes of beer and white and red wines. After a hearty searing on the fires a dollop of butter is set to flame to make the steam rise up tantalisingly. These are hearty delights without the complementary oil drench and accompanied by French fries, assorted stir-fried vegetables and a dinner roll to make the meal a complete one. The chef has a choice list on offer from cottage cheese steak, soft and tasty with a liberal spread of concasse to vegetable steak comprising of patties served with barbeque sauce, chicken steak with brown sauce, grilled fish steak and mutton steak with beer sauce along with Chinese platters with mushrooms, baby corn and pakchoy for the vegetarians and chilli chicken and manchurian for the non-vegetarians all priced between Rs 160 and 200. The aim is to meet the blossoming restaurant culture in the city head on. Hence the décor is scheduled to undergo a face-lift to give it a more contemporary look and the Chinese menu which was introduced more than three years ago is going to be tweaked, “So easy on the salt and Soya sauce and more attention to subtler seasoning, more Chinese in origin,” avers Vikram. This with free lessons in manoeuvring chopsticks too! With a more authentic cuisine on the anvil can the desserts be far behind. Darsaan (Rs 60), flat noodles, fried, caramelised and tossed in honey and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, banana toffee (Rs 60), peach crunch, chocolate soufflé and chocolate fruit trifle bring up the delicious rear. And this is just the beginning, lots more exotica is in store including a live pasta counter and a selection of wines to accompany the food reveals Jacob John, General Manger for the restaurant. So move aside butter chicken and barrah kebabs, pakchoy and cannelloni and steaming sizzles are here to stay!
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A feast of foliage
No sparkling pools, no lofty fountains and no neat hedges trimmed to perfection. No soft, springy, velvety grass dappling this garden either. For, it’s not a formal garden, certainly not the stately home type. But it has much more to offer. A little muddled, a little unplanned, yet full of surprises! Welcome to the terrace of Narita Tiwari’s 14-marla house at Sector 7, Panchkula. As you step in, a delightful outburst of blossom and verdure charms you. Making way through tracts of gregarious leafage and a mosaic of different coloured flowers, you notice how unconventionally this terrace garden has been conjured up. One hardly finds any emerald green grass here. Yet, this terrace garden doesn’t deny a rich foliage feast to the eyes. For, it houses every single plant, shrub, tree and flower that one can think of. While the fruit trees include mango, guava, grapes, lichi, pomegranate and of course the one offering the tangy jamun, there are veggies like tomatoes, brinjals, ladyfinger, onions, lauki and lemons to delight the taste buds. All this amidst it all, there’s a cactus garden, a greenhouse and guess what, a straw hut to sit and relax. Beams Narita, “My greenhouse brims with green delights. And yes, to make it livelier, I’ve added little add-ons here and there.” Of course, the place remains enlivened by lush plants, amidst hanging lanterns, swinging silver baskets, water cascading down an artificial rocky ledge and the straw hut splashed with bright colours. “We’ve used lots of pots to grow plants. We have a couple of bonsais and flowers growing in rehri carts,” informs Virender Tiwari. Chirps daughter Narita, “My father grew these stately palms even before we shifted to this house. In fact, the house was full of plants, but the terrace seemed very empty. So I planned this terrace garden,” beams the 23-year-old MBA aspirant who’s just completed her engineering. “I feel so connected with my plants. For me, they are more than humans with life and blood. I scold my mali if any plant dries up. Even the mali laughs at me, but I feel plants and nature are our family and deserve all the love and respect in the world,” confesses the plant lover with a conviction that would make Ruskin Bond smile. As the wind streams through the branches of Narita’s huge mango tree, the leaves rustle and flip gently. Maybe they are chatting and gossiping among themselves. Maybe, they sense Narita’s warm touch and bask in her love for them.
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Versatility of humble grass 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 the gramineae add to our energy levels, its versatility can be exploited in the 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. 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 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, plan out 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.
Snapshot
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.
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FILM & FASHION Pink Floyd album ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ has scored itself another enormous feat, by becoming the first album to spend a total of 1500 weeks on the American Billboard charts. The classic album, which was recorded at Abbey Road studios in 1972, was released the following year and spent a consecutive 736 weeks in the Top 200. The album finally dropped out of the charts in 1988, but has since gone on to spend a further 759 weeks on the charts. The album has now sold an estimated 40 million copies worldwide. Roger Waters revealed that he always felt he had something special on his hands when the album was created way back 33 years ago.
Beatles vs Apple
Apple Corps, the company formed by legendary British band The Beatles is set to appeal after it lost the multi-million pound High Court trademark battle against US giant Apple Computer.The company had accused the American namesake company of violating an agreement by selling music using the famous name and logo. Neil Aspinall, manager of Apple Corps, said the company considered the verdict to be wrong, and that tit would be filing an appeal with the Court of Appeal. Nicholas Valner, Apple Corps’ legal counsel called the judgement ‘curious’ and ‘disappointing’.
Destiny’s Child wins MTV award
The recently disbanded Destiny’s Child have won a special achievement award at the MTV Asia Awards 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand. Rock band Korn kicked off the show performances with their hit Twisted Transistor and went onto take home the trophy for Favourite Video for the same song.
— ANI
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YOGA The first two tenets of yoga Yama, meaning restraints, and Niyama, meaning observances, are the most ignored by hatha yoga. Many beginners and even some adepts consider them as a pack of moral bullshit. However, these two limbs of yoga take on more importance as the yogi progresses on the path towards higher realisation to raja yoga, and the sincere disciple, by virtue of the practice, feels an inner urge to follow them. Aparigraha, means non-hoarding or non-collecting. The practising sadhak is constantly offloading baggage, be it physical, emotional, or mental. As the chakras, are balanced and activated through the practice of asana, pranayama and other specific exercises taught by a master, the practitioner realises the limitations that come with an attitude of amassing material goodies for a rainy day! This restraint does not only extend to gathering frivolous material objects but transcends to include debilitating passions and emotions that diminish the sadhak. Carefully collected memories of being wronged or being happy, emotions that have been nurtured to depress, or contrarily elevate, mental callisthenics, that allow a person to conduct oneself always for personal profit, are all dropped with equanimity by the practising yogi. By doing this, the yogi makes life simple and spontaneous and connects to an inner fountain of unrestrained joy. Tapa is an important observance for a yogi relentlessly on the path of yoga. Tapa means ‘to blaze’; the practice given by a realised master burns the impurities in the seekers psyche. As the intensity and duration of the practice increase the person sloughs off negative emotions and mindset, the physical body cures of all disease and the mind is filled with clarity. Svadhyaya means self-study. Once again, due to the practice, the witness consciousness in the practising sadhak is awakened. Also known as, the sakshi bhav, this consciousness allows the practitioner to watch one’s action from the outside. A talent to observe oneself and ones life as it unfolds develops. The practitioner also learns to observe the thread that connects the past, the present, and the future in an unbroken chain of action and reaction. This may extend to more than just this life to many past lives. This self-study helps one to know the exact circumstances that have brought one to this specific condition in life. The yogi faces one’s own drawbacks and talents with equipoise and having come to terms with them is ready to move on.
A relaxing technique
Lie on a mat on the floor without using a pillow. Make sure the body is perfectly balanced by imagining a straight line flowing from between the feet to the head dividing the body into two equal halves. Keep the chin towards the neck and the back of the head in the centre. Now, wherever the body is touching the ground, feel the gravitational pull of the earth gently by pulling out all tension. When the tension is released, stretch and get up.
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COOL STUFF
Swept by the love in the air, Mother’s Day is an occasion when all the children in the world seek out to give a new expression to their mothers. These were the sentiments kept in mind while unveiling the new collection of gift ideas from Magpie. On the occasion, Magpie has unveiled an all-new range of personal care products, photo frames and flower vases. World’s leading Designer brand for trendy matt finishing stainless steel accessories has now introduced a whole new range of items in an enticing variety of sizes and designs. The brand known to add a new innovation to treat your senses unravels this highly unique collection to show your affections to your Mothers and the range is just the beginning of the many surprise treats it holds for the discerning households. The company has been designing and manufacturing premium lifestyle accessories in steel and fusion including tableware , cutlery , bar accessories etc. Every product is a perfect testimony of design creativity. Priced at irresistibly affordable range from Rs. 200 /- to Rs. 5000/-, the range is fast becoming the ‘must haves’ for the new generations of families.
All new Diva II
Satellite Radio, one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, announced the launch of a stylish new satellite radio receiver – the Diva II. Combining rhythmic classicism with increased functionality, the Diva II offers listeners enhanced sound quality and features to ensure a truly enriched satellite radio experience. The new Worldspace Satellite Radio receiver is a stand-alone system that is also compatible with most music systems, presenting listeners an opportunity to tune in to over 40 radio channels playing the widest range of music, entertainment and news in uncluttered and distinctive programming formats. The elegant styling of the Diva II lends itself perfectly to the living room. Equipped with sleek speakers, an audio stereo amplifier, and four pre-fixed audio equalizer modes, the Diva II presents listeners with a rich aural experience that showcases the superior digital quality output of satellite radio. Forty memory presets enable music lovers to save and recall their favorite radio channels at the press of a button. Other convenience features include a self-learning tutorial that gets users comfortable with satellite radio technology, a full function remote, and a data port that enables computer connectivity. The Diva II is available in Elegant Black or Chic Silver and has a suggested retail price at Rs. 4,790 with a special introductory offer price of Rs. 2,499 only. Subscription packages are available in three options - Rs. 1000 for six months, Rs. 1800 for 12 months, and Rs. 3250 for 24 months.
New handset
Motorola India has launched the Motorola PEBL, an oval shaped trendy handset. The PEBL features the world’s first automated opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand as well as integrated blue tooth wireless technology, advanced voice recognition, upto 5MB of memory and VGA camera.
Natural goodness of pudina
Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Healthcare, a global nutritional healthcare company has introduced a new variant of ENO that has the naturally soothing pudina herb. The new combination would offer a quick and effective relief from the discomfort of acidity. Animaster Productions, popularly known as “Animaster” a company dedicated to pursuing excellence in the
field of animation, multimedia training and productions, has extended the Canadian Training Methodology in the field of Animation to Chandigarh by
opening the “Animaster, Chandigarh Centre” atSector-34. The center will provide a 3-year Advanced Diploma in Animation (ADA) in collaboration with the Algonquin College, Ontario Television, Gaming, Music, Internet, Digital products and Services.”
More than a game
Made in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and featuring exclusive footage from FIFA’s film archive and recollections from some of the world’s greatest players including Beckham, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Platini and Zoff, More than a game is the definitive account of the World Cup – its glorious goals, legendary players, fanatical fans and enduring appeal. With previously unseen footage from matches dating back over 40 years, viewers will get a fresh perspective on even the most familiar football legends. They will also witness how winning or losing a game can change the fortunes of a nation. Discovery Channel will premiere this six-part series every Friday at 9 pm, starting April 28th. Each episode will be repeated on the following Saturday at 10 am.
Health drinks
Coco, the pioneer and leading marketing company of dry fruits, has come up with a new range of fruit drinks mainly in two flavours. The first one called Honey Lemon is meant for health conscious athletic people as it boosts the immune system and lowers cholestrol level, besides purifying blood. The second one called Apple Banana regulates blood pressure, counters constipation and helps overcoming depression. The juices are very refreshing and are coming in Tetra packs.
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HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY One should avoid putting on trousers, socks while standing in order to prevent injury due to fall (imbalance) or muscular strain. Ideally one should sit or lean against the wall so that balance is assured. — Dr. Ravinder Chadha
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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.