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Dress rehearsal
A study says women spend almost one year of their lives deciding what to wear
When we say woman, how can
clothes be behind. And it's so common to hear men say, where there'll be
women there'll be clothes. Well, not denying this, we too agree that we
women actually spend a lot of time to decide what to wear. And now to
backup what men say, comes a study that states, "Women spend almost
one year of their lives deciding what to wear." (Well, that's an
exaggeration, but on second thoughts 'maybe' true.)
 Pirates of 70 mm
Piracy. The word itself is
enough to wreck Bollywood economy. Infiltrating the music and movie
industry, pirated CD business has witnessed a monstrous growth. But just
as the movie industry is busy finding solutions to this parasitic attack,
they are a hit with the general public- reason minimal charges and easy
availability. Negligible in comparison to
the original cost of a CD or DVD, one can pick a pirated CD for Rs 30,
whereas an original CD can cost around Rs 300. As for janta, they don't
mind watching a poor quality video when all they care about is saving big
bucks and well their easy availability too makes it easy for the people to
pick a pirated CD.
Face off:
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone unveils the latest issue of Vogue magazine in Mumbai on Saturday.
— Reuters Photo: Manav Manglani
On recommendation
Bollywood star Saif Ali
Khan, who has turned producer with his forthcoming film Love Aaj Kal,
says it was Kareena Kapoor who recommended Imtiaz Ali as director for his
first production venture. Kareena had worked with Ali
in the successful romantic comedy Jab We Met. "Kareena highly
recommended Imtiaz when I decided to produce a film. At that time Jab
We Met hadn't released. So I met him... it was the script and the way
he narrated it to me that really impressed me and we decided to make Love
Aaj Kal," Saif said.
It's me, Your Honour!
Paris Hilton appeared to
have worked her charms on a judge while testifying in an 8.3 million
dollar lawsuit filed against her by movie investors. The hotel heiress has
been accused of turning her back on promotional duties for the 2006
comedy, Pledge This! a box office bomb that made just 2.9 million
dollars.
Up, close & personal
If SRK can do it, so can you. All you need is a personal trainer
We saw Shahrukh Khan
flaunting his six-packs in Om Shanti Om, Aamir Khan went a step
ahead with his eight packs in Ghajini, Salman Khan and John Abraham
have always had it. So, while the whole world still remembers and praise
the celebs’ ‘act of bravery’, we spare a thought for those behind
their stunning looks, the personal gym trainers. It’s no more a luxury
just limited to Bollywood celebs , a convenience that every fitness freak
in the city can afford too.
Vikram Kapoor(standing) in a one-on-one session.
Photo by Parvesh Chauhan
Drive away the blues
Dr Kiran Bala, psychiatrist at Cheema Medical Complex, Mohali talks about depression
Depression has emerged as one of the most
serious health hazards in modern times. The situation in India is far
worse than many other countries because of the stigma associated with
mental illness. However, there’s increasing awareness about mental
illness but doctors are finding themselves ill-equipped to deal with
new-age depression resulting from inter-personal relationships, work
stress, job dissatisfaction etc.
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Show stopper |
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif during a promotional event in Mumbai on
Saturday. PTI photo by Santosh Hirlekar
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Calorie combat
Substantially cutting
calories from the diet could slow the ageing process and increase life
expectancy, according to a decades-long study of monkeys. Researchers at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Wisconsin National Primate
Research Center and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
have found that a nutritious but reduced-calorie diet blunts aging and
significantly delays the onset of such age-related disorders as cancer,
diabetes, cardiovascular disease and brain atrophy.
Best nude ever!
Charlize Theron is the
sexiest actress who has posed nude, according to two experts. A website
roped in renowned photographers Bradford Rogne and Helene DeLillo to rank
12 of the sexiest of female thespians who have left nothing to the
imagination. And the duo combined their years of expertise behind the lens
to choose Monster beauty as their top pick.
BODY wise
Just do it
10 reasons why you must
exercise
Want to feel better, have
more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than
old-fashioned exercise. Not only does regular exercise aid in weight loss,
it reduces your risk for several chronic diseases and conditions. Finding
activities that you enjoy and that can become part of your daily routine
is the key to a long and healthy life. The benefits are yours for the
taking, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. The list of health
benefits is impressive, and the requirements are relatively simple. So,
just do it.
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On a song |
The Art Gallery auditorium, Sector10, was the venue for a singing and dance competition Shaka Laka Jhoom
Jhoom. Youngsters up to 25 years of age showcased their skills.
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Yesteryear once more
Senior citizens savored old
melodies immortalised by the legend of legends K.L. Saigal, at a musical
concert organised by the Environment Society of India at the Government
Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday. The musical concert titled K.L. Saigal
Ki Yaad Mein featured those old masters who closely emulate the singing
style of their celebrated peer -- Saigal.
Stress, Busted
Stress, something that the
entire world is dealing with. British Library organised workshop on Stress
Management. The two - hour Stress Management workshop was conducted by
Pankaj Sharma, who has a five years experience in the spiritual field of
wonderment and has been conducting seminars in India & Abroad. According to
Pankaj, "
Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that
"demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is
able to mobilise.
That 'thing' for cars
While Michael Jackson reportedly died with a debt estimated at around 400 million dollars, it has emerged that the King of Pop enjoyed an excessively lavish lifestyle, and had a "thing" for cars. The Thriller hit-maker was known for splashing out money to support his lavish lifestyle with private planes, zoo animals, fantasy rides, antiques, hotels, and personal staff.
The taste of India
 Indian weavers take a yarn, spin colours and weave magic. The art of craft and craftsmen. With some of the 'quiet patented'
Bhagalpuri, Lucknowi chiken, Phulkari, Batik printing specifically included! Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom
Sabhyata, New Delhi, a non-profitable non-government organisation, has set up tent in the city. So, on display is the diversity of the nation. Printed fabrics, cotton, silk;
Sanganeri, ragru, dahu, gamthi, gujari, bagh, batik, ajarakh, ragru, you name it and you got it.
Oops...
 Fresh concerns regarding the
health of Britney Spears have emerged, after the pop princess reportedly
collapsed and injured herself during a recent dance rehearsal. The singer,
presently on the European leg of her Circus world tour, was
allegedly practicing moves for a new song when she lost consciousness, and
fell to the floor. "She collapsed when the
dancers went to put her back on her feet. She fell to the floor and landed
on one of the dancer's legs," a website quoted a source as saying.
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