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Reality, checked
The NCPCR's recommendation to bar children below the age of 16 from reality shows has been received with cheer by chhota khiladis of such shows and their parents in the tricity
The debate has been on for long. But concrete action showed face on
Wednesday, with the National Commission for Protection of Childs Rights
(NCPCR) recommending that children below 16 years be barred from
participating in reality TV shows.
Though the decision comes post the tragic incident of Shinjini Sengupta
(16 year-old girl who went into depression, lost speech and was unable
to move her limbs after harsh comments from the judges), we share notes
with the participants and parents on their take on the judgment.
Bearing risks
 The real-life tumble on D-Street. A reel take on the sensex. And women
investors in the city. Talk of art imitating life...
Give a lady 1000 rupees, and the chances are that she would immediately invest it in jewellery, a kitty party, or blow it away on shopping. It is a rarity that she will invest it in a risky business. Women and risk, ah, they hardly go hand in hand. Risks in love they'll take, but with money…it doesn't come easy.
But here is some fresh inspiration from the silver screen in the form of the new
release Saas, Bahu aur Sensex. Reel-life women shown investing in stocks, taking
risks, avidly following the sensex.
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Gold Hush |
A jewellery showroom in Chandigarh wears a deserted look on Thursday as the yellow metal prices shot
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Object
D’ART
Wooden expression
Commonplace objects that inspire painters
It took artist J. P. Singh a visit to Berlin to realise that the bark of the humble eucalyptus tree is an excellent medium for painting. He was invited to attend a six-day workshop on Painting on Wood, which was conducted by eminent Canadian artist Brian Simoni. Brian is known for his techniques of paintings on different surfaces.
Bullion nots
With gold prices touching a record intra-day high, traders and designers
churned out alternatives for the wedding season
The perennial love for gold has gone for a toss. Thanks to the sudden upsurge in the price of gold. On Tuesday, gold hit the crucial mark of Rs 13,000 per 10 grams. Standard gold and ornaments surged by Rs 95 to Rs 13,000 and Rs 12,850 per 10 grams, respectively, while sovereign gained Rs 25 to Rs 10,650 per piece of eight gram.
Foot note
 While peeptoes dominate the global style, the tricity has its own variants
Time to talk fall fashion. In fact, there's something about this season that has fashion inherently associated with it. And we, at Lifestyle, believe in being common man's fashion bible. So, we tell you the look the divas are sporting ,how to get those 'in things' at a pocket-friendly budget and where to get them! Let's begin with the most important of all—footwear.
Photo by Manoj Mahajan
Side Lanes
OUR BRAVE YOUNG 'UNS
Reactions have been coming in dribs and drabs regarding my articles. Meena says she knows how I'm faring by reading the pieces. Mickey said he was about to write to the editorial to praise their content. Oberoi actually quoted from the last piece I wrote. A young couple at the annual Ozone bash said I looked familiar. So yours truly has flaunted a slightly puffed out look.
Day
2...
Scarlet spectacle
Black chic
The second day of the India Couture Week saw a red, black and white
palette dominating the ensembles
Designer Ashish Soni's sophisticated line of cashmere and woollen coats, pants, jackets, sherwanis and satin gowns - all in in black and white - served to redefine haute couture on the second day of the inaugural HDIL India Couture Week.
Hello TUNEZ
Figure it out
SHILPA'S YOGA (SHEMAROO):
Fracas with Jade Goody on the UK TV reality show Celebrity Big Brother were the best thing that could have happened to Shilpa Shetty. It not only gave a boost to her virtually non-existent career in Bollywood, but also won her fame in the West.
NEW RELEASES
Welcome to new Benegal
Welcome to Sajjanpur, Hulla and Saas, Bahu Aur Sensex this Friday bring a hearty dose of laughs
Watch out for Dan in Real Life and You Don’t Mess With Zohan too
Shyam Benegal’s foray into the comedy genre with Welcome to
Sajjanpur may have come as a surprise to many, but singer-actress Ila
Arun says that the filmmaker derives his sense of humour from the
society. “Shyambabu observes humour in relationships. He is an
interesting story teller and for those who know him, his decision to
direct a comedy did not surprise,” Ila, who was introduced by Benegal
in his film Mandi more than two decades ago, she told.
Tanushree toned down
Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta spoke about her role in upcoming flick Saas Bahu Aur Sensex, an urban comedy that portrays women in a different light. Tanushree said what tempted her to take up the film was the role with a difference.
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