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Tale of two hamlets
Bridging the divide, in the literal sense. That's what Canadian novelist Kathryn Myra Spencer does through a novel inspired by two villages, one in Punjab, the other near Vancouver
What Malgudi is to Indian writing, Paldi may be to literature on Punjab. Save for a vital distinction. While Malgudi was born of its writer's imagination (a fictional amalgamation of Bangalore and Mysore towns by R.K. Narayan), Paldi is very much rooted in reality.
The native village of one Mayo Singh Manhas near Hoshiarpur, Paldi got its namesake in Canada when this son of the soil migrated and set up a lumber village of the same name in British Columbia.
The new dream girl
Aishwarya Rai is today's dream girl, says Hema Malini
For Bollywood's original 'dreamgirl' Hema Malini, beauty queen-turned-actor Aishwarya Rai is the only one who deserves the 'dreamgirl' tag among all the new age actor.
"Whoever is on top is the dreamgirl. I feel it is Aishwarya Rai," Hema told reporters on being asked who, according to her, deserves to be called the
'dreamgirl' nowadays. "Whoever is on top is the dreamgirl. I feel it is Aishwarya
Rai," Hema told reporters on being asked who, according to her, deserves to be called the
'dreamgirl' nowadays.
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Pretty in purple |
Poonam Sinha, Rekha and Kamia Malhotra attend a party hosted by Sinha and Malhotra, to celebrate Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha's election to the Lok Sabha and to mark the completion of the film Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai at Novotel Hotel in Mumbai. |
Eye spy
Eye infection leaves Priyanka distressed
Actor Priyanka Chopra is "distressed" as she has been nursing an eye infection for the past few days but did not let it come in the way of shooting for Yash Raj Films' Pyaar Impossible.
"Distressed today.. have a mad red eye! It sucks...," read Priyanka's post on Twitter.
Living in the moment
Love is the stablising factor in my life: Shahana Goswami
Rock On!! girl Shahana Goswami may be playing a neurotic and emotionally unstable woman in Jashn but the actor says that love has brought stability in her real life.
Shahana, who is dating model-actor Milind Soman, is happy with her personal life.
Ga-ga about girls
I'd love to adopt a girl child, says Rajeev Khandelwal
Television heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal, who wowed critics and audiences in Aamir, has a new woman in his life and says he would love to father a baby girl whenever he settles down in life.
Character role
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who is playing a Sikh in some parts of his debut production Love Aaj Kal, says essaying the character meant a lot of responsibility for him.
Collector’s addition
History revisited
 A piece of history lies safe in the
25 rare photographs with this art collector
There is something about black and white photographs. They never fail to evoke nostalgia. And, when any such photograph has anything to do with the institution one studied in, emotions galore. This is exactly what motivated D. S. Kapoor, a faculty at the Government College of Art-10, went on an old photo collection spree.
Picture perfect: Students pose with Saira Bano (extreme left) and Shammi
Kapoor( extreme right)
Contest calling
The King of Pop is no more. But his music will remain immortal. He continues to live in the world of music and in the hearts of millions of his fans worldwide. Michael Jackson was quite popular with his trademark moonwalk, sequin covered white glove, black loafers, white socks, black slim-fit trousers and white v-neck T-shirt with a monogrammed military-style jacket.
Hair care
Parachute Advansed, one of India's most trusted hair care brand now presents 'Parachute Advansed Starz Shampoo' for kids between 6-12 years, in a convenient and easy to use Sachet available at a price of Rs 2 (MRP Inclusive of all taxes).
Rivals for a room
It requires a lot of struggle and patience to find 'that perfect hostel room' on the campus
 Roll number, degree, hostel; so runs the campus bare necessities for survival scroll. And it's not easy! Given the entrance? Completed formalities? Got admission? Time to battle it out for hostels. The simplest of statements 'Students looking for admission need apply to the department first.' Where again, it's merit basis. Huh! Got the hunch? It's not simple.
An artist in the making, Sonika Mann is a charmer, but of reptiles
Call of the wild
Chubby cheeks, dimpled chin, rosy lips, eyes are blue, lovely too…Hang on. It isn't just a nursery rhyme but a picture of mama's li'l darling, all bubbles and pink and roses. You get the point.
 Bakwaas bytes
Hey, heard of trikini?
Hellowie…babes, babies and barbies and even wannabes! We thought of upping your 'cool quotient' so, starting today, every week Lifestyle will bestow li'l random pearls of wisdom that will stand you in good stead, if not in the exams, then otherwise. This time we just went judging your 'fashion vocabulary'.
Remember the classic bikini song? Itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dotted yellow bikini…so went the classic on one of the most talked about garment. The garment that all the gals would love to flaunt their bodies in, all the aunties would go greener than grass on seeing other women in it and…well, wish we could print it! Anyways, this is not about the bikini, it's about the trikini. Googling or
googled? Unfortunately, our campus crowd was clueless too.
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Open secret
The university, in a recent ruling, has decided to make the attendance of students online. Imagine parents coming to know what lecture you attended and what you didn't at the end of each day? So good or bad, does this mean no bunking for now or things won't change? Students speak...
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