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Hail Gandhigiri
Lage raho Munnabhai has managed to wake us up once again to the Gandhian values.
Anandita Gupta finds out what Gandhigiri means to today’s youngsters.
There was (or do we say is), indeed, nothing official about him. A noticeably short stature clad in his signature white dhoti, no-nonsense spectacles and yes, a sprightly walk, always marching one step ahead of the march of time. Nonetheless, he wielded a power, unknown to us mortals.
Or why would a Government official, who hated parking his car at a proper place, give up the idea of picking up a fight with the Parking-wala after getting a lesson on Gandhigiri in Lago Raho Munnabhai? |
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Revival of Mahatma —
fact or fiction?
Gayatri Rajwade
Lage Raho Munnabhai, for you have given us a new mantra to live life by. New? Well, actually is it not all that new-fangled. As old as the stars and the moon, as pristine as truth, as fresh as the lilies that unfurl in the morning sun, they comprise the essence of life, lessons we seemed to have left behind as all of us grew up.
“I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life”
Mahatma Gandhi |
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Ravana on a spin
Ravana is turning hi-tech. Instead of just standing there, he will spin his head before blowing out fire from his mouth and eyes in the Dusshera of 2006, says
Saurabh Malik
Ravana’s new avatar is rising from the ashes of old after reduction to ruins in the Dusshera of 2005. Like the phoenix, the good old baddie of great Indian mythology is getting to his feet again! To breathe fire and look around in anger with furious eyes burning literally! And helping him to stand are Muslim artists from across the country.
SPITTING FIRE: The good-old baddies of Ramayana are all set to burn in style. |
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Playing Sita
Rajiv Bhatia
He was inspired by Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana. The role of Sita, played by Dipika, in particular fascinated him. So impressed was he that he started to imagine himself to be a part of the Ramayana unit. Today, he leaves behind his entire work to play her part on the stage.
Cool Cat
Parbina Rashid
If you have drunk milk at the Vita Kisok in Panchkula, chances are that you know him. He is our own city-based artist Praveen Behal who has left his mark all over the try city — be it the interior of Sunbeam Hotel or the design of the prasad ghar at Mansa Devi temple. Or may be you have even bought one of his Oceano cards at some occasion or other.
FUN WITH FASHION
(Don’t) Shrug off these shrugs!
Anandita Gupta
As the delightfully slight nip in the air sets in, enhancing the joie de verve of the festival season, it’s time to celebrate the sun-kissed mornings and cool starry nights. And when celebrations begin, can exotic clothes be far behind? So friends, its time to dabble in some delectable concoctions offered by designers and fashion stores across the region.
However, though it would be ideal to play with sheer georgette kurtis, vibrant, sensual satin tops and crystal-studded dare-bare spaghettis for formal evenings, choosing casual and comfy, yet smart daily wear can get confusing.
Voice your talent
Tuning-in with Hardeep S. Chandpuri
As defined in the Dictionary, a voice-over is the technique by which any disembodied voice is broadcast live or pre-recorded in radio, theatre, corporate shows, fashion shows, presentations, television commercials, television programs, animation and live-action films. The commercial use of voice-overs in advertising has been popular ever since the beginning of radio. |
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MATKA CHOWK
Season’s tide
Sreedhara Bhasin
Even a couple of weeks ago we were perspiring and complaining of the heat. Then one morning, I stepped onto the verandah and felt that the world has changed! There was a distinct coolness in the morning air! The tress seemed to have sprung yellow flowers overnight! The sky was azure blue with very few milky white clouds.
WRITE TO RENEE
Bask in positive colours of life
I am 21-year-old and have always felt different and have been a loner. I used to feel that nobody understands me. I would pray a lot and I felt that God was my only true friend and that he alone would help me, through anything and everything.
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