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 Ji aayan nu, people!
Women anchors on Punjabi channels bring a touch of MTV style while keeping the desi flavour
"Sat Sri Akal, Hello, Ji aaya
nu. Ki haal hai doston ?" A familiar face gleams on the screen, speaking endlessly in grammatically 'correct-to-the-core' Punjabi, peppered with a lot of
shaayari. And to add to it to full on Punjabi touch, she is even dressed like one, a parrot green salwaar
kameez, a sargi phull on her head. She is a Punjabi television anchor.
Kudi Punjab di
Simple, warm and vivacious is how Prabhleen Sandhu comes across in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. Vidya Verma of Zee's new show Aap Ki Antara is all excited to be a reel mum: "When I was approached for the role I refused straightaway as there was no chance that I would play a mother at my age.
Love thyself
…and the world will follow
Who isn't scared of unrequited love? When you put your heart and soul to make a relationship work and it ends up nowhere, nothing can make up for the loss. But what if you get a key that opens a whole new world of fulfilling human bonds? Interested? Well, then you have to begin with loving yourself. "If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving
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Career-character connect
A new study by researchers at the University of Western Sydney has confirmed that bosses are actually more disagreeable than their staff. In their study paper, the researchers say that job types and personality traits do go together, with managers more antagonistic, labourers less conscientious, and salespeople more extroverted than the rest of us.
Advantage marriage-better sleep
Looking for a good night's sleep? Well, you can start by finding a husband for yourself, suggest researchers. According to a research abstract that will be presented at Sleep 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, being stably married or gaining a partner is associated with better sleep in women than being unmarried or losing
a partner.
Why lovers fight
Australian researchers are launching a major study on an age-old problem-why lovers fight. Richard Ronay and other University of Queensland researchers are set to put lovers' tiffs and their reactions, such as door slamming, fiery verbal exchanges or the cold shoulder, under the scanner.
The research would examine the conflict styles of couples who have been in a relationship for more than a year.
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Dolled up for kids
International Doll Museum-23 gets a facelift
History connects. Binds us to our past — the origin, several evolutions, all transitions and finally the present. It gives us a better understanding of every concept. And that’s the reason we have a little background of every doll now in the renovated International Doll Museum-23.
When with
Romo, do as Romo does…
Given a ‘legal’ permission and substantial space, actor Kulraj Randhawa would like to keep a baby elephant as a pet. “I have virtually grown up with my sister and all kinds of animals — rabbits, birds, duck, peacock and dogs.
PET PICK
Friends forever
People for Animals, Chandigarh, has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally.
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City-bred actor Kulraj Randhawa with her pet
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In Roaming |
Axel Meyer, head of design, Nokia-N series with actor-model Sushma Reddy pose during a press conference to unveil the new Nokia N-97 cell phone, in Bangalore on Tuesday. PTI photo: Shailendra
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Review your situation
I'm 32, working and going steady with a girl who works with me in the same firm as a junior. We go out a lot together but her silly habits are beginning to get to me. She is 'lost' most of the time. Even over lunch and dinner dates she seems pre-occupied texting her friends.
Class apart
Sonam Kapoor only Indian in Hollywood Reporter's 'Asia Class of 2009'
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, who turned 24 on Tuesday, is on a roll. After becoming the face of global cosmetic brand L'Oreal in India, she has now featured in a special edition of Hollywood's trade bible The Hollywood Reporter. She is thrilled by the recognition.
Luv ke liye kuchh bhi karega
Being dad's replica won't be good for my career: Luv Sinha
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha's son is all set to debut with director Raj Kanwar's
Sadiyaan. Luv is naturally a fan of his dad and has seen all his films, but says he will never copy his style.
Self-portrait
Bollywood hunk John Abraham is playing himself in Fillum City and says it is tougher than doing other roles."I'm playing John Abraham. And believe you me, it's not easy. I keep looking for myself in the character and find there are so many things that I want to keep for myself. I'm trying to act and dress as I do in real life. It's tough because you're constantly trying to 'act' like yourself," John said.
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Time-ly help
Preity Zinta, Niel Nitin brand ambassadors of Morellato Time
Morellato Time on Tuesday announced the appointment of bollywood diva, Preity Zinta and actor Niel Nitin Mukesh as its brand ambassadors for India.Morelleto Time is a joint venture between the Gitanjali Lifestyle and Itlian watch brand,
Morellato.
Cry for attention!
Aamir Khan a self-confessed cry baby
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan empathises with tennis ace Roger Federer, because the actor like the French Open Champion feels no embarrassment in shedding tears.
"But he (Federer) is certainly the only one to cry like a baby each times he wins a final. That is one thing I share in common with him.
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These pets take canine couture to a new height with their high-end wardrobes at a recently held fashion show.
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