A child's play
Now, we all know that handling kids is serious business but as much as we are ware of the fact, so do these small geniuses in making. "Children of two to three years of age become more aware of others, their own feelings and often get stubborn and may have temper tantrums. They may even develop a great interest in other children and enjoy being near to them. Henceforth, children of this age group require opportunities to develop hand coordination, do more things for themselves, sing, talk and develop their language, play with other children and even do things in community," said Kabir Mustafi, Delhi-based clinical psychologist who addressed a gathering of parents at The British School along with Kamini Mustafi on Saturday. He is also the former principal of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla and handed out tips to parents in choosing the first school for their child.
Spice up
Hair is how
It is best to seek advice regarding the most suitable bridal hairstyle in good time, so that you can try some of them out in advance. Have your hair done at a beauty salon, because it should be secure and last through all the various ceremonies.
Perfect beginning
Himani Dalmia's debut novel Life is Perfect is about life with all its imperfections
No questions asked, no answers sought! It's about life, life's about irony, and that's the way it is. Life is Perfect, goes without saying, is about life and how it can never be perfect. It's about a young girl, there's not even a single shopping scene; a girl who has it all, youth, intelligence, money, beauty, but only on the surface, there's a boyfriend thrown in between. And when a 25-year-old-author, herself from the Capital, writes about another young girl, too from Delhi, it sounds credible and makes it readable. Himani Dalmia, in the city for the launch of her debut novel, Life is Perfect, gets candid about Delhi, debuting, and why her book is not chic-lit.
Playfull
Collating the best of theatrical and film, versatile Teekam Joshi was the blue-eyed boy among the faculty of the National School of Drama-Delhi, because of his talent. Now, a veteran with 40 plays and eight films, TV serials and short films to his credit, Teekam has carved a niche for himself. He worked with the National School of Drama Repertory company from 2001 to 2007 after his post-graduation in Drama.The acting bug got him in his early childhood when he gave his maiden performance at the age of seven. Having learnt the martial dance form
Chhau, Teekam won laurels for his Chitransh College in Bhopal.
From the author's diary
A book's about two things, writing and publishing, here're the pearls of wisdom from the first- time author. "Writing is very personal and writing a book is much easier, because one just has to deal with oneself. Getting it published is very public thing, the process may take a lot of time as things may not be smooth. I would just like to tell the aspiring authors to be strong." 25 and first book is late for this girl! “I have been into reading and writing since childhood, times, when I would dictate stories for my parents asking them to write for me.”
Scentillating
They’ve captured the entire city, clicked half a million people during their happiest moments, framed the families together. Now, the Shri Gurudev venture, synonymous with photography, would like to add on something different to the ‘portfolio’. Really different.The business house ventures into and launches a fragrance and flavor, perfume and cosmetics store in Sector 17. Needless to say, there are perfumes, perfumes and perfumes.
Brand-new Ken
Toy doll Barbie's longtime boyfriend Ken has undergone a makeover, and will hit stores next year with a new name and higher style quotient. Mattel has launched Ken in the new avatar Sugar Daddy Ken for the toys adult fans.
Body wise
Grain gain
Grains are the primary sources of carbohydrates needed to fuel our bodies. All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals and are naturally low in fat. But grains that haven't been refined -- called whole grains -- are even better. Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium.
Celeb talk
No crash course for Mandira
Mandira Bedi knows to keep fit it for sure, how else did she sport a fitter look in Khatron ke Khiladi Season 3. She shares her fitness fundas with us.Fitness mantra: I prefer strenuous workouts that make me sweat and drain the energy out of me instead of yoga and meditation.Fitness regime: I work out in the gym for five days a week. I like doing cardio and cross trainer, which are very exhausting and help burn a lot of calories. As I fractured my foot during the shooting of Khatron Ke
Khiladi, I only go for swimming these days.
