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Choli chutzpah
From back polishing to tattoos, the garba and dandiya nights have city women getting all jazzed up
The dusty dark humid nights are now wearing an enticing look, courtesy garba and dandiya nights. Though festivity is the mainstay of the nights as enthusiastic garba lovers are putting their best foot forward, but for our dames who are hoping to make a splash, it’s not only about dancing that takes priority, but looks too. Especially the back, as flaunting a back-less chaniya choli or a halter-neck top or a deep neck blouse, is the order of the ‘night’.
Says Neelu Grewal from Innoxa-8, “Back polishing, skin lightening and steaming are some of the treatments that are in these days. And, for ladies who want to have a back makeup, the latest these days is air-brush make-up. Done in a specific technique, a spray is used to do this makeup and any exposed area of the body can be concealed.”
Play on!
In the city for the theatre festival, we chat actor Rakesh Bedi & others
No matter, how TV and cinema affect theatre, its basic aim to voice social concerns will remain unaffected. No matter, when the audience will get inspired to watch paid theatre, it will continue to entertain. No matter, what few contemporaries of theatre do to segregate social messages and entertainment in it, it will offer both, at the same time and on the same platform with equal importance.
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Recipe for success |
In an event organised by Tupperware on Thursday, Neera Gupta and Naresh Sharma were the winners of the Super Chef Contest Season 2.
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Bon Appetit
Coffee, tea or me?
After I’ve waxed eloquent about refreshing iced teas, can a coffee column be far behind? When we step into a coffee lounge, we are inundated by a mile long menu, expressing exotic names of espressos and lattes and Irish this and Belgian that! Admittedly, we are there not only to sip coffee, but also to soak in the atmosphere. One drink that won’t be on their menu is “Cowboy Coffee”, and if it is, pray don’t order it! In the 1800's, cowboys put their ground coffee into a sock and immersed it in hot water heated over the campfire. The prepared brew is then poured and drunk from tin mugs!
Puja platter
From cooking traditional fare at home to eating mixed thalis outside, the tricity’s Bengalis are having it all during Durga Puja
Food in the time of festivals is one temptation that few can resist. And when it comes to Bengalis and their assortment of victuals during Durga Puja, there’s hardly anyone who can withstand the lure of delicious delicacies. And since its Puja time and acknowledging the love Bengalis have for food, we ask them to acquaint us with the cultural cuisine for the fest. “Bengalis’ love for food is not a secret, as for them having food with friends and family members is in itself a big occasion. And when special occasions really come, the Bengalis’ appetite knows no bound,” says Neel Kantha Das, president, Kali
Bari.
Festive fervour
The spiritual sanctity and religious fervor pervades all through the ongoing navratra and Durga puja celebrations in the tricity. While most of the devout pay obeisance at Mata Mansa Devi shrine, other socio-cultural organisations celebrate Durga Puja with great zeal and enthusiasm.
At Kali Bari sector 31, the prime hub of cultural activities and festivities, a colourful Kathak dance by Debanshi Mishra, a dance drama by Archita Palit and another dance drama by student artists of Blind Institute-26 are in the offing.
Xpress music
In the city for a launch of music store, singer Jasbir Jassi talks about his
 passion
music and movies
Take a break from the regular cliché ‘Punjabi music is a global phenomenon’, and explore something, which is global in every sense, ‘on line music’. With Nokia launching its music store in Chandigarh on Friday, offering an access to over 3 million international, Bollywood and regional soundtracks across 20 genres, you can now feel, breathe and live music.
Dus ka dum
The painting exhibition put up by students of Kurukshetra University has varied hues
on canvas
If a professional journey culminates with money, power and name, it is undoubtedly referred to as a successful one. And if it proceeds and ends with a single word, ‘gratification’, we have reservations. Here at the exhibition, Inward Vision put up by ten, third year students of BFA, Kurukshetra University at the government museum art gallery sector-10, everything boils down to passion and contentment.
Apparel & more
Designer’s Vista a life Style exhibition at Hotel Taj would open the realms of fashion for fashionistas of city. And for those smitten by the bug of branded jewellery, latest gadgets and stylish accessories this exhibition will have it all. The event will present exclusive range of designer, classic, modern, ethnic collection of clothes, jewellery, furniture, pottery, kids garments and lots more. Also, surprise gifts will be awaiting on the last day for all the participants.
Koffee Break
Small step
The small screen is offering opportunities to the young talent and many are making a name for themselves. The beauty queen from Lucknow, Samreen Zaidi, of Sheen fame, is all set to debut on small screen with Dus and Anubhav Sinha’s Mr & Mrs Mishra, which explores a different aspect of crime and investigation. Samreen plays DCP Geeta Mishra, a forensic expert. She talks to Lifestyle about the show, her love for acting and more.
Game Plan
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have been appointed as brand ambassadors of the 34th National Games 2009, starting November 21 in
Jharkhand.
“They will be present at the inaugural as well as closing ceremony of the National Games,” said
R.K. Aanand, president of Jharkhand Olympic Association (JOA). “They will also endorse the promotion of the National Games,” he added.
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Wardrobe function |
Ram Lila actor’s in an easy mood as they try out their costumes
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