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No getaway from this
Who could have thought the feel of muck, slush and criss-crossing in a jeep would be so much fun? Being part of the 46th Mahindra Great Escape comes as an eye- opener, writes
Jasmine Singh
Please excuse the chronological order. But here it goes, all Mahindra 4 x 4's, muck, slush, sand, friends, Sunday morning, off-roading, total masti, chance to drive Getaway, and more… these were precisely the challenges or better still enticements, which set us on the 46th Mahindra Great Escape. And, what an escape it was! Just couldn't get any better. A flag off from Lake Club, with almost 90 Mahindra vehicles and more than 250 participants from the city and different parts of Punjab, five rescue vehicles set off to experience the one of its kind off-roading event.
Peppy notes
If you enjoy peppy Punjabi numbers, then here is another treat for your ears. Meera Sharma, a new name in Punjabi music world is all set to make you jive to her songs from the just launched album, My Ranjha. Born in Jalandhar and brought up in Canada, it was quite natural for her to blend eastern and western notes. Giving more details about the album, she adds, "The album has tracks with one in Hindi and the rest in Punjabi."
Desert hues
Pinching rainbow hues from the land of golden sand, fashion designer Payal Jain showcased her collection
'Colours of Joy' at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WLIFW) in New Delhi.
Payal Jain, showcased her Spring Summer 09' Collection which was inspired by textiles of Rajasthan and Kutch District of Gujarat.
"Actually this collection is inspired by textiles of Kutch and Rajasthan. The people of this region use a lot of mirror works on old bed sheets but I have translated these designs into modern mirror work. Of course the placements are very contemporary now.
Models walk the ramp at Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week
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Hungary framed |
Capturing the scenic beauty of Hungary, this exhibition of photographs gives us a fair idea of what all the country has to offer to the tourists. Green countryside, snow clad mountains, and not to forget the architectural wonders are put artistically behind the frames.
The exhibition is on at the Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10. It concludes on October
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Clooney says no to drugs
Hollywood actor George Clooney has credited his aunt for keeping him away from drugs. The Ocean's Eleven star was offered painkiller Vicodin by doctors after hurting his back filming the 2005 oil industry drama
Syriana. However, he declined to the offer because he had seen Rosemary's career plummet after she became hooked on prescription drugs.
Colin hates cannon
Colin Farrell might be killing bad guys with his guns in movies, but when it comes to real-life, he hates them. The 32-year-old star admits that he lacks "gun control".
"I don't like guns much, and the reason I don't like them is because I do like them," the New York Daily News quoted him, as saying.
"If you put one in my hand, I feel incredibly omnipotent. And I hate that truth," he added.
Back again
Popstar Britney Spears has reunited with her old choreographer Wade Robson for her new tour. The troubled singer has enlisted the help of Australian dancer Robson - who invented routines for the star at the beginning of her career - for next year's series of shows across the world, reports the China Daily.
A cut above
A brand known for its edgy attitude and bold taglines, French connection better known as FCUK launches its first store at Kapsons Mall-17. Calling themselves a British high-street fashion brand, on why they choose the city, Bhavna B. Daria, director marketing, Mujrani Group says, "A lot of customers from this region used to drive down to Delhi to pick our stuff, so we thought of placing ourselves in a city that is the hub of fashion and brand consciousness."
Another day, another show
Designers who are to participate in Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in Mumbai are busy giving final touches to their collection ahead of the event that begins on October 21. India's top designers and a troop of sashaying models are busy preparing for Lakme Fashion Week 2008 where they will be showcasing their collections.
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Michelle Williams
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Recall to life
Actress Michelle Williams has walked back into the limelight with her new movie Synecdoche, New York - and a new man. The 28-year-old had withdrawn from the spotlight following the death of Heath Ledger, her fiancé who was also her Brokeback Mountain co-star and the father of her daughter, Matilda.
However, Williams stepped out of her recluse at the Cinema Society/Mulberry on October 15 for the screening of her latest movie produced by her new beau Spike
Jonze.
Fair enough
CII annual trade exhibition provides a platform for social cause
You are not wrong if you associate the annual CII extravaganza with corporates, commerce and consumer durables being purchased by equally consumerist class. The tricity's trade affair, in its 13th year now, has also become equally synonymous with families, festivities and shopping. But amidst the screeching, shrieking efforts to up the profits and salvage the accounts, there are spirited, silent and the right noises being made by some.
Live your dreams
Management guru Sumeet’s mantra — think big and dream bigger
Selling dreams is easy, but nurturing them till they develop into a reality is something that requires a lot of perseverance and hard work and this is exactly what Sumeet Mayyar belives in. This budding writer and young poet from Rajasthan is here to change lives. And how we ask him?
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