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Kaleidoscopes and kitchen kits are passé! Parents across the city are nowadays helping their pampered ones cover the rough terrains of life in air-cushioned shoes and mini-motorbikes, says Saurabh Malik Star-studded goggles in pinks and blues that promise 100 per cent protection from dazzling sun’s ultra violet rays, plush leather sandals with air-cushioned soles that won’t hurt the feet, chic velvet skirt-bags big enough to carry make-up and even spy kits, macho bikes that struggle to break free, cool beach umbrellas for all those outdoor activities and cheerful bikini tops to go along with it … city residents are buying grown-up stuff for kids, excitedly. Having doubts? Just drive down the road glamorously meandering its way to the wonderland in the basements of shops-cum-offices across the city. You wouldn’t need a looking glass for seeing the stuff that would make the grownups wish they were born at least 30 years late. Step in and you will find so many young couples picking up telephones moulded in cartoon characters specially designed for the kids’ room. Guys, you can take home Buggs Bunny and Micky Mouse telephones without ringing alarm bells. For, the stuff is costing less than Rs 800. “And then you have all those drapes with singing and dancing cartoon characters, even blooming flowers, in baby pink and other soft shades for the rooms of big little kids,” says Tammy and Varun of Wonderland in Sector 8. The showroom was formally inaugurated on Thursday morning. Ambling through the aisles lined with temptations, you will find cute little stuff that tender dreams are made of… nice little lamps, magnificent beds for majestic tads and hanging wall clocks fit for giving the room that soft plastic touch. This is not the end of the fairy tale. If you remember your own calf days of kitchen kits with stainless steel utensils, pick up nice little vacuum cleaners, mixers, blenders and even stitching machines for your little miss without tearing apart your pocket. Elegant wrist watches that promise “to go along with any dress” can too be picked. You can also take home complete make-up kits with tiny combs and mirrors, along with earrings. Then there are complete Barbie kits that promise to make your daughter look like a doll, not just act like one. Ah, there is something for the boys too that was missing in your childhood. Along with motorized scooters and bikes, you have choppers and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that actually patrol the skies. Not just bay-blades, you can go in for flywheels and cars that climb up the stairs dexterously. For the young adventurers, you have night vision glasses and sonic receivers. Spy bugs that help kids listen to the conversation going on between their parents can also be picked. Right guys, you will come to know exactly when your mom is instigating dad to act against you. Once you install the bug, no one can catch you by surprise. Phew! Everything you have ever wished for yourself is now there for your kids. And if both of you are working with little time to spare for your little brats, saying no to some of their demands for the goodies is going to difficult. For, pampering assumes the role of necessity in all such cases. Well, happy shopping!
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Spray of images Aspirations surge in the spray of images at the unveiling of Chitrankan 2006, a special project by the students of final year painting at Government College of Art, Sector 10. Gayatri Rajwade captures the creative flight of the students With more than a 100 works of art on display—oils on canvas and on boards, acrylics, charcoals, pencil drawings, photographs and even computer prints—there is ample pride and joy evident amongst the students as is their creative splurge. For this recipient of the College of Art constituted, ‘Amrita Sher-Gill Award for Outstanding Work in Painting’ Neha’s style comes alive in her ‘Forms’—unplanned, flowing and vibrant. Vijay K Dhaion leaves his works open to interpretation because, “that is the basic philosophy of art appreciation,” he states. His meticulously flowing charcoal drawing titled ‘Manipulator’, depicting man and nature where nature is the parameter, is a drawing that soars in the mind as the imagination takes over. His lovely oil on canvas of a reclining form is rich in detail and proportionate in every sinew portrayed. Narinder Singh’s bunches of flowers in vases against a rich ochre background, juxtaposed against a green drape, with a basket hanging by its handle and one of white and yellow sprigs throwing shadows on the wall are all skilled compositions. The lone human figure depicted in one of his works is his image of his mother, drawn from his penchant for realism in his works. Take a closer look at his frames too, for they too have been crafted by him. Gurleen Kaur’s oil on canvas glow with her experimentation with her subject—a chequerboard and the different shades of life—and with her use of painting on sand on canvas. Her forms are interesting, her colours lush and her stories on canvas, all pensive and how people wear masks and change colour. Gagandeep Kaur’s photographs of stark landscapes—natural rock structures, jeep tracks on snow—and her oils on board display her repertoire amply. The paintings, two lovely landscapes, done by first giving a coat of safedi and then a coating of oil paints gives them a crayoned effect. Shweta Lamba’s ‘Landscapes’, depicting nature, are like looking through a kaleidoscope of images creating patterns through glass while Meenu celebrates the beauty of nature along with the potential of dreams soaring boundless. Smati Kaushal’s work goes deeper into the bond between man and nature with human forms visible through a riot of leaves, accomplished skilfully, while “Nature is volume of which God is an anchor” says Preeti who draws out the happiness and joy of the natural world by way of a pink dupatta wafting merrily through the breeze. Her spatula textured oil on canvas of leaves—large green, brown and yellows ones—is truly a celebration of life. For Komal Justine her God is her life and her four computer prints and five oils on canvas up for display depict the life and times of Jesus. Her ‘Vision of Glory’ is a tranquil work of art while her ‘Journey to Golgotha’ reflects the agony of Christ as he walks up the hill with the cross on his back. Vidhi Malhotra’s explorations of flowers is her visualisation of “opening them and going inside them” while Meenu Kumari’s ‘Meditation’ of a lovely moss green Buddha in a dreamlike space is her voyage into “wearing wings on her soul and flying”. In fact all her works speak eloquently of this deep trance like state including a stark red flower against a backdrop of meridian lines. Sukh-Amrit Kaur’s passion with art manifests itself with her other loves, animals and Bollywood actors! A tiger (her favourite image), lion, water-lilies with a cavorting frog, butterflies and even images of Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai dot her space on the walls. The exhibition will remain on view between 11 am and 6 pm till June 3.
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It is becoming commonplace for people to work from home and challenge usually is to create a well lit but quiet, private and comfortably styled home office integrating required technical equipment with efficient storage space. Your family lounge corner, spare small room or even basement will work, provided your need for privacy is respected by family members/visitors. Screaming kids may break your concentration, whilst a client on the telephone may view you as unprofessional with high background noise. Now arises the need to consider the layout. Make a list of hardware you have to accommodate in your home office, which generally include photocopier, computer, printer, fax and telephone. Ensure each item is practically placed/installed for easy access. Think about DSL & phone line connections? Have you provided for ample power points? Are electrical fittings at required height? Criss-crossing wires only lead to avoidable accidents. Generally, an L-shape or triangle layout is considered most attractive, especially if you have a swivel chair with wheels, with all equipment and files to hand. Invest in some large filing cabinets; between your tax returns, work files, bills and children’s school files, you will run out of room sooner than you can imagine. Ensure your furniture is both stylish and ergonomically designed. Given you are likely to spend fair amount of time there, working table should be no more than thirty inches and your chair super comfortable to help reduce operator fatigue. Choose dual usage furniture pieces, such as a cupboard where you can hang suspension files, store box files and house your media equipment too. Some desks and work centers conceal computer monitors inside the glass desk top or have built in cabinet doors to close when not in use. A roll top desk is an attractive alternative to lock away your work material after use or where you don’t have the luxury of having a corner to call your own home office. Try and integrate office equipment with your home interiors by choosing storage options that look more like furniture than stark office equipment. For example, choose stackable wicker and wire file baskets instead of purchasing a cold metal filing cabinet. An overstuffed chair and ottoman looks inviting and adds a space to read up on a report or review your work. Add a chenille throw or a couple of pillows to create a cozy warm setting. If space is at premium, you can always accommodate drop in houseguests with sofa-cum-bed or futon. Further add warmth with decorative adjustable desktop lamp which looks inviting but reduces glare to your computer screen. Choose window treatments that allow you to control the amount of light into your workspace. Use wooden blinds or soft, translucent window shades to reduce glare but give you a view outdoors. Wall colour should reflect same base colour as in rest of the house. Opt for slightly darker tone if you wish or use faux wall finishes. Reds and yellows spell comfortable, upbeat climate, while blacks and pastels create sophisticated classy air. Black however can cast a dreary and depressing atmosphere over your home office. Nothing beats elegant and warm overtones of teak. However, your profession may give you liberty to add colours, especially in advertising or marketing. Choose whatever makes you feel comfortable and what is appropriate for your clientele especially if you have visiting clients to your home office. Wood paneling, cornices and moldings spell English, whilst pastel shades dictate Continental. Include some of your personality into the decorative furnishings and colors. Strive for a look that is somewhere between residential and commercial by choosing patterns that are soothing and warm rather than harsh, stark or cold. Hang inspiring artwork or use mirrors to reflect any interested focal point of the room to keep your energy flowing while you work. Large houseplants or trailing vines in a basket can also help bring nature in to your office space. Have fun decorating your space. After all there are not any corporate rules to follow — you are the boss! Courtesy: A.P. Singh
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But how did this young, chirpy girl make her way to the red carpet? “My friends, especially a former roadie, Ranjeet Bajaaj, encouraged me to go for it as it could prove a good start for me to get noticed,” she shares. This MTV Roadie did her schooling from St Kabir-26 and is currently pursuing graduation from PU. She loves dancing, listening to music, reading books, cooking etc just like any other girl her age. But what made her shine in the crowd is her ‘go-getter’ attitude and a very positive approach towards life. She says that everybody was scared of the interview as the judges really shake you up with sharp comments to assess your endurance level and only the thick-skinned pass their scrutiny. But she was very comfortable during the interview and her effervescence caused an instant fizz among the judges and she was selected as one of the Roadies. Roadie days were difficult as no cell phones were allowed which made her miss her family and friends all the more. Also, it wasn’t easy adjusting with people she had never known before. But she loved all the publicity that came her way. She was featured in ‘Cosmopolitan’ and a number of newspapers. She was also highlighted the most, among the girls, in the photo shoot along with two other guys. When asked if she found any genuine friend in the show, she replied, “Nobody was anybody’s friend there. It was a mad scramble of politics and I, being a frank person, was unaware of these strategies.” The money tasks in which the Roadies face some difficult challenges form a really exciting part of the show. Remember the temple episode in which the Roadies had to lie down on the temple floor with rats crawling all over them? Yes the same one that had Sonia screaming in wilderness! Amazingly, it turned out to be her favourite task eventually as it helped her get rid of her fear for rats. The post Roadie days are shinning bright and clear with offers of ad campaigns coming her way. Her recent project, an ad campaign of ‘Western Union’, is keeping her busy these days. About the future plans, she hopes to hit the big screen some day. She is hoping to get noticed by the right people in the right way. Till then, she’s keeping her fingers crossed.
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YOUTH SPEAK A decade and a half ago, Kashmir was a beautiful valley with trees covering the mountains and flowers blooming everywhere. In winter, the snow formed a white blanket making it look simply heavenly. This was a place where people from far and near would come and get mesmerized by the scenic beauty. Even in the dead of night, women with heavy jewellery walked fearlessly on the streets. Now the scene has changed to one of terror and even the majority community is living under the shadow of death. When I read recently in the newspapers that blasts had rocked Srinagar, all I thought was that it was nothing new. Yes, it is true that people have been killed and whatever Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, our Defence Minister would say, it will not change or reduce the misery of the people living in Srinagar and the adjoining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The statement given by Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, that peace process with Pakistan would continue, makes me uncertain of the future of Kashmir from terrorism. All I want to ask him is, “How can peace continue when there is no relief to the people of J & K?” In one of the recent telecasts, the Government promised that Kashmir would be a serene place soon and simultaneously I see women crying for their loved ones who lost their lives in the terrorist attack. At least 22 Kashmiri pundits had lost their lives that day. And all that the government could give was assurances. There are lots of cases like this in Kashmir, which are being dumped for investigation just to pacify the uproar, but no logical outcome is derived. What about the recent attack on the Congress Rally? Here some people lost their lives on account of terror by militants. Every life lost is very very precious. The insurgency in Kashmir has destroyed the tranquility of the nation as a whole. The amazing fact is that the Government is silent on the issue as it considers it would hinder in solving Kashmir dispute, although condemning the attack. Being part of the younger generation, it sickens me to see actually politicians on both sides using peoples’ emotions to adjudicate a matter over a piece of land. There is an old saying “ Khud to doobenge sanam, tum ko bhi le doobenge!”. When I heard of kidnapping of an Indian engineer, Suryanarayan, from Afghanistan and his merciless killing, the dejecting part is that the Indian government still wants Indians to work for the development of Afghanistan by saying more security would be provided to them. It is shameful to think that Government did not act swiftly to save the poor soul and was thinking way for negotiations. The fact is, India itself is a developing country and requires development in various areas. Whatever Government forms in Kashmir, as yet no proper development has taken place and incidents like killing, bomb blasts, etc have disclosed the ongoing impedance in justice to the people of Kashmir. I wonder what the recently concluded Round Table Conference held in Srinagar, with its 5 point peace agenda would achieve! — Gehna Vaishnavi
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CAMPUS CAFE It’s queue jam for so many students and their relatives on the Panjab University campus. As the examination results, and the problems associated with the process, are once again stirring up action, the students and their kin are finding themselves hanging around uselessly in the summer heat at the enquiry counter. Minutes roll into hours as they shift weight from one leg to another waiting for their turn to arrive. Hope mingles with despair, and sweat, as the unending queue refuses to move in the right direction. “It’s like indulging in a wild goose chase, where the goose refuses to budge,” quips student Ramanjit Singh after finding courage to look at the situation lightly. Wiping beads of perspiration dotting his brow, he says, “The story is the same every year.” Another student on the condition of anonymity asserts that the majority of them have to stand in the queue for no fault of theirs. “You can call most of us the victims of circumstances, we will not dispute the fact,” he declares. The self-styled student leaders, living life on the university grounds for past several years, claim that they have brought the matter to the notice of the authorities concerned on several occasions, yet the powers-that-be have done little for the convenience of the students. Right guys, even decent arrangement for providing them with some drinking water is missing. The authorities, please do something about it. Traveling light
Traveling on the bumpy freeway to education has become easier for the students, especially for the ones coming to the city from the surrounding areas, including Mohali and Kharar. Nay, not because Chandigarh Transport Undertaking has improved its bus service, or has decreased the bus fares, but because so many auto-rickshaws are ferrying the students between the Sector 17 inter-state bus terminus and the college campuses for as less as Rs 5. Right guys, “shared” autos are fast becoming the “hottest means of transportation” for “outstation” students without macho bikes, even fragile scooters. Instead of waiting for the local buses to take them to the bus terminus, they hop on the huffing and puffing auto-rickshaws, reach Sector 17 and then jump on the bus to their destination. And it’s not just guys; even damsels of the world are hopping on and off the autos of convenience, comfortably. So all you students eager to reach out for excitement on college campuses, stop shifting your weight from one leg to another, waiting for the buses to zoom into your lives. Instead of standing there too long, just get on the autos without burning holes in your pockets. Happy travelling! Shades of protection
Lifetime exposure to UV rays can give a hand to cataract and other eye disorders. But that’s not the only reason why so many students on the university and college campuses are pulling out crisp currency notes from their wallets and handbags for buying sunglasses. Right guys, there is another consideration. Shades look cool in the summers of 2006. Having doubts, just drive down the road meandering its way through the academic environs of the university and college grounds. You will find so many students looking at the wonderland through tainted glasses — not just for fashion, but also to keep off the glare while attracting admiring glances. Also for adding “a little dash to their charming selves! Well folks, if you haven’t purchased a pair, rush to the arcade, now. Just make sure that the shades you take back to the campus protect your eyes from the UV rays, besides wind, dust and drying. “Right from stylish new range of Lee Cooper sunglasses to explicit Gucci, Armani, Hugo Boss and Versace Dior, the students are eyeing the best,” says Kirpal Singh of Himalaya Optical in Sector 9. For some of the protectors, you may have to pull out anywhere between Rs 2,000 and Rs 15,000, but then cool looks do not come cheap. That’s for sure.
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HOPSCOTCH Lifestyles of the rich and famous have always been the subject of painting for the simple reason that they could afford the luxury of painting. Kings, noblemen and women have patronised painters who in turn have immortalised them and their lives in form and colour. This even meant glorifying war if need be and our Mughal and Rajput miniature paintings stand testimony to it. It was the modern painter who wanted to go beyond opulence and make a statement on life around and then common folks entered the painted frame. Van Gogh painted the pregnant beggar-prostitute and Gauguin the Tahiti island girls. Spanish painter Goya cried out against war and Picasso’s Guernica is a classic statement against the horrors of war. In the Indian art scene, pioneering Raja Ravi Varma had but a painting or two mirroring poverty and the rest was rich and decorative Indian mythology and nobility. The Bengal school of painters revolted against it and the twentieth century saw the everyday people, their dreams and their disillusionments enter the canvas with many contemporary painters choosing what they painted. Naïve way out
But with the art mart dictating its own way, the lifestyles of the rich and famous cannot be done away with altogether. Naina Kanodia, a Mumbai-based artist, has found a naïve way out by whimsically painting in flat and bright colours, for she is an adherent of naïve art, by painting lifestyles of the upper crust with just a touch of satire. She paints the ladies at parties, art openings, peculiar community lifestyles and even a birthday bash, a la Amitabh Bachchan. So it is a statement, nevertheless. Sacred strokes
Many painters who have their roots in the Sikh tradition have been painting Gurbani or rather giving visual images to the sacred words that are spoken and sung. It is not an easy task but each artist has tried to interpret the verses in images. The latest addition to such art is by Mohali-based artist J.S. Garcha, who teaches painting at the Fine Arts Department in Punjabi University, Patiala. Garcha moves from verse to verse as though from page to page in small format with the words finely calligraphed in brilliant tones. It was good to watch Garcha’s works after a long time. The work is soft and soothing. The sacred strokes indicate that the artists contemporary to one’s youth are all on the spiritual path. High time! —
Nirupama Dutt
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Egged into artistry Riffling through some magazines way back in 1982, Kandla came across an article on Peter Carl Faberge, the original creator of these eggs. ‘These were real eggs encrusted with rubies and gems and I was fascinated. I saw the pictures accompanying the article and thought why not give it a shot,” explains Kandla. A self-professed creative sort (“I like doing things with my hands”), Kandla embarked upon this rather complex, intricate and tricky leisure pursuit. “I remember the article talking about cutting the egg around the equator into two neat halves.” This, of course, translates into no jagged edges and clean lines and once the egg has been cut, a hinge has to be affixed and then painted and ornamented from the inside and outside, matching silk inside with a miniature surprise within. “We had lots and lots of scrambled eggs in the beginning,” laughs Kandla for eggs galore were used to slowly cut through the eggs, in a sawing motion and to remove the contents thereafter. “You need lots of eggs, time and patience, of which I have an overdose, in any case,” she smiles. Once the really trying bit was over, she ripped open her blue velvet jewellery boxes to pull out their hinges as hinges that small were not available in the market (even these were hewn in half by her husband to really fit). This done, Kandla used nail-paint once a day for 10 to 15 days to add lustre and strength the coats because egg-shells are papery thin. The last coat was clear enamel for shine. “This was hard work of the highest order,” she laughs, especially since she had a toddler at her knee while she painted these carefully so as to not break the egg. Next came measuring out the silk for the inside of the eggs, stitching them up, decorating them with beads and pearls and then sticking them in with araldite but in a way the edges did not show. Threads, bugle beads, bangles, gold chains, baubles, earrings, strips of translucent paper including paper swans coloured blue have been used to decorate, conceal lines and beautify—all at home of course and out of her now stripped jewellery box! And the surprise? Ah well, Kandla has used small plastic flowers and even a miniature Taj Mahal to fill in the present! A devil’s head up for challenges is how she describes herself but one look at her beautiful handiwork and you know she is being unduly modest. What is Faberge Egg? History goes to the most important feast of the Russian Orthodox Church for Easter. Celebrated with the exchanging of eggs and three kisses, the Faberge Eggs began in 1884-85 with an Easter egg made for the Tsar of Russia, Alexander III, as a gift for his wife Maria Fyodorovna and which contains within it a surprise by Peter Carl Faberge of the Faberge Company. Faberge made the first egg in 1884-85 and on the outside it looked like a simple egg of white enamelled gold but it opened up to reveal a golden yolk. The yolk itself had a golden hen inside, which in turn had a tiny crown with a ruby hanging within, reminiscent of the Matryoshka nestling dolls. The Tsarina was so delighted by this gift that Alexander appointed and commissioned Faberge for an Easter egg every year. The tradition was continued by his son Nicholas II to include apart from his mother, his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna too. In all approximately 56 eggs were made and are considered to be masterpieces of jewellers’ art. As of 2006, just 21 eggs are still in Russia, most on display at the Kremlin Armoury Museum. While some are scattered around in private collections, many have been lost to history. The themes and appearance of the eggs varied widely. For instance, on the outside, the Trans-Siberian Railway Egg of 1900 was dominated by a dull metallic grey band with a map of the railway’s route, but inside it had an entire tiny train in gold!
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Kunal breaks child star jinx Oh no, hit films as a child actor do not count! It is only when you become an adult, can hold your steam against the established stars of Hindi filmdom and notch that elusive hit, that you can actually be called successful! And child-actor-turned-adult performer Kunal Khemu seems to have broken that unspoken jinx, for his Kalyug has hit the jackpot and how! “I am being called a trend-setter now because the film has had a successful run at the box-office,” he smiles. No one knows the vagaries of success as well as he does. Having been a part of films like Mahesh Bhatt’s Jakhm and the Aamir Khan-Juhi Chawla winner Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke as a child artist, mass recognition came with Kalyug. “It was a good film, I gave it my best and it worked.” Kunal was the surprise package at a recently held awards function in Mumbai where his feisty moves on stage had the crowd applauding. In between getting the moonwalk right, he spoke at length about how his filmi career started. The sojourn began from Srinagar when he was six and the family had to leave and move to Mumbai which was when he got his first break in a miniscule part in the Doordarshan serial Gul Gulshan Gulfam. Chitrakatha came next on the same channel and at the age of eight he got Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke. Now 21 and all grown up, Kunal is also growing his hair long to try and look older (complete with a hair band pushing his hair back!) and having signed two movies already, Kunal is on a roll. Madhur Bhandarkar’s Signal based on the lives of young beggars that plant themselves at the signals hoping to make some money, “I play a character called Silsila who manages 10 of these boys at one such signal in Mumbai” and Mohit Suri’s Awarapan with Emraan Hashmi. So how does he approach his work, is there any homework involved? “I don’t do any spade work as such, but on an emotional level I want to know more about the character I am playing.” So in order to make Silsila more convincing, Kunal did spend time with some of the beggar boys trying to etch out how they make their living and what they feel. “Ultimately, the lifeblood of a film is its story,” he smiles. Not much of a planner, Kunal prefers to follow his instinct which certainly did not let him down where his first film was concerned. This despite the fact that Kalyug was titled Blue Film in its pre-production stage. “Gut is very important especially since I am not a good marketer. Nowadays a hero is like a package deal, if you offer more you get a meatier role, he is more like a product,” says a wizened Kunal. So what does he look for while selecting a film? “Well, either they should be larger than life like ET or Jurassic Park or should be stories you can relate to, something that touches you.” A self-professed quiet bird (no party animal here!), into writing and music and films he insists there is nothing else he would like to do for the rest of his life except be in movies. “They have a following, a popularity that is untouchable. Everyone wants to be known and god forbid if things do not work out I will continue in this field and will never leave it,” he professes fiercely. But Kunal can taste the sweet flavour of success what with crazed fans already calling incessantly. “I have this young girl from Manipur who calls often. I spend all my time giving her gyan.” Interesting! After all, his parting refrain is “you perform to win!” Amen.
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Ghosts galore
Composer-singer Himesh Reshammiya, whose songs are racing up the music charts, would not have imagined that his popular score “Jhalak dikhla ja...” could face the flak for an apparently ‘ghostly’ link. Residents of Bhalej, about 80 km from here in Anand district, have banned the song saying those who listen to it or sing it get possessed.
The villagers cite several cases to substantiate their claim. (IANS) Shahanshah to lend his voice
Amitabh Bachchan is doing the voiceover for the Hindi version of Luc Jacquet’s “March Of The Penguins” chronicling the tough journey of displaced penguins from Antarctica.
“March Of...” is one of the highest grossers among documentaries that created a stir the world over. American actor Morgan Freeman provided the voiceover for this remarkable film in English.
In India, the film will be released through Sunil Doshi’s entertainment company, Handmade Films.
“Yes, Sunil Doshi has acquired the Indian rights of this beautiful documentary film. And I have indeed agreed to do the commentary...’March Of The Penguins’ is a film I’d be very happy to be part of. And I am aware Morgan Freeman has done it earlier,” said Bachchan.
(IANS) Sandra Bullock gets extended protection
Thomas James Weldon has spent three years in a psychiatric hospital, but Bullock, in a sworn statement requesting the order’s extension, said she had no guarantee that he would not resume harassing her upon his release. Her attorney, Edwin McPherson, said Bullock was concerned for her safety since Weldon will get permission in September to leave his Nashville, Tennessee hospital for 90 days.
“I have not been informed nor received any indication that the defendant recognizes that his fixation on me is delusional and that he will not resume stalking and harassing me, members of my family and employees of Fortis Films Inc., when and if he is released,” she said.
She also alleged in a complaint that he sent her e-mails and faxes and left her voicemail messages indicating that he wanted to have a “relationship” with her.
(AFP)
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first look at the title Love Ke Chakkar Mein’— and one feels that the film would be a love story. The debutant lead stars Akshat Bhatia and Namita comments that though the title may sound different, the film’s subject is pretty good. Akshat Bhatia is the debut-making hero paired opposite another debutant Namita in this film. Choreographer — turned director
B.H. Tharun Kumar, who earlier showed promise in decent comedy ‘Nayee
Padosan’, is back with yet another comic love story. ‘Love Ke Chakkar Mein’ has already been delayed but this Manash Productions project promises entertainment for the viewers. Dev Guradia has produced this musical love story. Praveen Bhardwaj and Dev Kohli have penned the lyrics for Anand Raj Anand and Dabboo Malik. Nikhil Vinay get an opportunity to compose the title song Love ke chhakkar
mein. Rishi Kapoor, Shoma Anand and Satish Shah form the supporting cast. Well, it’s time for another comic love story to arrive on the silver screen at Suraj, Panchkula today. — D.P.
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It is very important to learn “sit to stand” and “stand to sit” technique to avoid back pain. To rise from the chair the hips should be moved forward to the front of the chair, the body and hips should be turned to the side and the body is held erect, the knees and hips are straightened to lift the body. The process is reversed during stand to sit position. — Dr Ravinder Chadha
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FILM & FASHION
Jaisalmer to Leh, India’s biggest reality show, MTV Roadies 3, undertook this arduous journey of vote-outs, immunity tasks, money tasks and feuds with 13 adrenalin junkies. Among these awesome 13, one of the most striking contestants, 20-year-old Sonia Clark from Chandigarh, sure won dollops of limelight and fan following. And why not? However humble a little diamond is, does it fail to bedazzle its onlookers? And so she bedazzled and set ablaze millions of screens with her charisma.
Handicraft at its peak and it all started innocuously enough more than 20 years ago and all it took was one moment. But, does it take just that split second to get hooked onto something new? Yes, affirms city-based ‘cakes and bakes’ lady Kandla Nijhowne who apart from rustling up delicacies also makes Faberge Eggs and no, this is not a name for an exotic omelette. 
American actress Sandra Bullock got a three-year extension on a restraining order against a man she has accused of stalking her across three US states.
ARIES : You draw the “Wheel of Fortune” and good times are just around the corner. Children, family and loved ones gather to celebrate the event. You fulfill a heart’s desire. Do not allow emotions to influence professional matters. Just watch out for bouts of emotions on Saturday Meditation and spiritual pursuits are elevating. Lucky colour : Wine red. TIP OF THE WEEK : Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success.
LIBRA : “Five of Cups” takes you through difficult speculative situation. Emotional relationships are temporary as you come out of them. You gain from choices made on the spur of the moment. Keep your expenses under control on Thursday. Business negotiations undertaken this week will prove successful. Lucky colour: Magenta. TIP OF THE WEEK: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far.
TAURUS : “The Hanged Man” shows some decisive moments as well as surprises in store for you, particularly in relation to your personal plans. Career change is definite. You can arrange travel on Sunday or Monday, as you seek out adventure and discovery. Lucky Colour : Golden yellow. TIP OF THE WEEK : Don’t reveal your plans to anyone as people may try to beat you to your targets.
SCORPIO:
Expect everything to go your way till Wednesday. Finances turn around and friends are supportive. The events that take place now are guaranteed to bring results. You find solutions through introspection rather than planning. A Scorpio comes forward with a helping hand. In love, a few pleasant surprises await you. L ucky colour : Blue. TIP OF THE WEEK: Don’t feel guilty about not being a man in a hurry.
GEMINI : “The Empress “ takes you towards the fast and protective lane. Love and romance lead to promise and commitment. Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends, or there’ll be heavy consequences to be paid. Independent entrepreneurs will be working hard at new project that they are due to launch soon. A Taurean person needs your support. Lucky Colour : Maroon TIP OF THE WEEK: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others.
SAGITTARIUS : “The Two of Wands” rides in on his chariot of fire making you winner in difficult situation. If you rely on someone else, you will find yourself in a bind. A journey by air is on the cards. Some business plans may change or to be postponed due to lack of funds. Don’t let anyone dictate what you should do. It has to be your own decision. Love is in the stars if you are true to yourself. Lucky colour: Blood red. TIP OF THE WEEK: Beware of depleting your energy or resources on others.
CANCER : You are advised to loosen the purse strings. The card is good for closing a financial deal, but go carefully over the paperwork. You will be bold on Monday and a meeting with bigwigs go well. Get enough exercise and don’t skip meals. Pack your bags for a trip abroad. Ask a Sagittarius for advice on business matters. Lucky Colour: Purple. TIP OF THE WEEK: Allow a sick situation blow over before you start a new project.
CAPRICORN : Financially you may have expenses as much as there is income. Students, working people may travel on Tuesday or Wednesday. Some may go in for purchase of latest cell model or computers. Professional people may have to go slow, lest they may incur losses. Prayers to God may help you. Lucky colour: White. TIP OF THE WEEK: Do not expect too much from others. 
LEO : ‘The Princess of Swords’ brings you face to face with truth and clarity in personal and professional situations. Business and financial gains come , be patient. Using your hands while cooking, cleaning, gardening, playing instrument and dancing can heal you. A new beginning at work is on the cards. Look on the bright side of your life. Lucky colour: Green. TIP OF THE WEEK: Play your cards close to your chest.
AQUARIUS : “ The Wheel of Fortune” spins good luck and new opportunities. You are best to concentrate on your professional endeavors. Make amends if you can. Put your money into a safe place that will ensure a profit. Pay attention to small details on Wednesday. You will be tempted to shop till you drop. Property investments will payoff. Lucky colour: Black. TIP OF THE WEEK: Don’t read too much into ordinary situations.
VIRGO : “The Queen of Cups” brings love an romance back in personal relationship and friendship flower. Business needs your attention on Monday. Make sure that you are in the right place at the right time else a fleeting opportunity might pass by you. An Aries can offer you some sound advice. Lucky colour : Burgundy TIP OF THE WEEK : Don’t get embroiled in ventures where returns are spread over a large period of time.
PISCES:
The third eye of Lord Shiva blessed you with inner power. It brings healing on all levels of consciousness. There is a desire to control a negative situation with kids this Sunday. You tend to “dream the impossible dream” in this week. Listening to sage advice on Wednesday will positively change the whole path to prosperity. Lucky Colour: Citric blue . TIP OF THE WEEK: Arrogance and pride will not be rewarded.