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The healing touch
Sayed Sallauddin Pasha uses therapeutic theatre to cross physical and mental barriers
Changing negative mindsets is what I strive for," claims Syed Sallauddin Pasha, fondly called Guruji, a disabled rights activist who runs Ability Unlimited, a dance troupe exclusively for physically and mentally challenged. "Sadly, our country is not suitable for the differently abled," he says. "In my own way I try to give the message to people that they need opportunities, not mercy."
| (Top) A scene from Sufi (right) Pasha and troupe practice
bharatnatyam at Tagore Theatre and a scene from Bhagawad Gita |
Back to the roots
For designer Parvesh and Jai, fashion elements come from the rural segment
Demographics and fashion aren't coherently related. Because if they were, women from Haryana wouldn't have been able to carry off a five metre cloth ghagra with such ease, Rajasthani women would have by now begun to support pastel colours instead of matching a dirty pink with florescent green, Patiala salwar wouldn't have reached boutiques of Canada and England…. Those who still perceive of fashion as a property of urban India, should get into a debate with Parvesh and Jai.
In letter and spirit
Who would have thought that SMSes could also awaken one's conscience?
It doesn't take much to awaken a nation out of a deep slumber - a realisation from within, and nerves to stand up against the wrong, no matter what. This is what brings about a revolution that moves towards bringing about a change. Say hello to technology, for it is largely being used as a reminder and a circulator. SMSes urging Indian citizens to for the cause of internal security to commemorate the anniversary of 26/11, reminding people to vote for the right leadership, telling them to donate blood regularly, asking students to make the right career moves….Change begins here.
GizmOH!
Dealing with SMSes
How often do you forward the socially relevant messages to others?
Power network
US election, iPhone among top 10 Internet moments in decade
Barack Obama in the US presidential elections, the launch of Wikipedia and emergence of the iPhone have been listed among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, the annual Webby awards said. Other events singled out by the New York-based International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, which has presented the annual Webby awards since 1996, were the Iranian election in 2009 when protests demonstrated the power of Twitter and other social network in reshaping democracy.
Cyber wars
Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search Sunnyvale
Yahoo is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to improve its Internet search engine and lure back some of its dwindling audience.
Geek speak
In the lap of luxury
Maintain your laptop to avoid any possibility of a breakdown of data
People may not be lugging around laptops as much as they carry around their ever-present mobile phones. But, for those who carry it around, it is more important than mobile phones. We are all aware of the amount of data a laptop can hold, and know about the chat and webcam facilities that a laptop provides for its user.
Designs on the elites
Bina Goenka brings her hi-end jewellery collection to the city
Sonali Bendre is the official face for it. And, only top families, personalities and collectors own it. Launched two years back in Mumbai, Bina Goenka came to the city to showcase her collection of elite jewellery at The Taj-Chandigarh. "We only make red carpet pieces," she claims.
Wood wonders
From designer furniture in sagwan teak wood, to bamboo and cane there is an assortment of furniture to choose from at this newly opened showroom
If you thought furniture is just an object than you are still living in the past. Well, furniture now speaks volumes about your lifestyle and is a matter of making a style statement. So, here's another exclusive range of designer furniture that promises to give you just the style your home needs.
Spade work
Scent of a plant
Much has been said and researched about aroma therapy and the soothing effects of fragrances. Though we depend upon artificial sources and many-a-times I get queries about fragrant plants. Gardeners want to plant these in their gardens. And why not, there is no substitute to nature. Try these plants in your gardens.
Crush on Cruz
Kate Hudson’s son has crush on Penelope Cruz
Hollywood actor Kate Hudson has revealed her six-year-old son Ryder has a crush on Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz. The actor admits Ryder—her son with ex-husband Chris Robinson, took a liking to Cruz when she and Hudson were filming new movie Nine together, reports askmen.com.
“Ryder would say to me, ‘I saw Penelope in the lobby today’. You could see that he recognised what a beautiful woman she is. He’s so cute,” she said. Hudson also said that Ryder always knew exactly what he wanted.
Skintillating show
Eva Mendes blasts critics for objecting to her lingerie ad
Hollywood actor Eva Mendes has blasted religious critics for tagging her Calvin Klein lingerie ad as raunchy. She insists the semi-naked poster is "tasteful and beautiful" and not otherwise.Imdb.com reports that the actress' latest ad for the fashion firm raised eyebrows, particularly a poster in downtown New York City that shows the half-naked star sprawled across an entire city
block.
Grant a wish
Hugh Grant wants to be a father
After playing dad to his nephews, nieces and godchildren for long, Hollywood actor Hugh Grant has now expressed a wish to be a father and raise his own kids.
Healing touch
Hugh Jackman reconciles with mother
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has healed a long-running rift with his mother, who had apparently walked out of their home when he was a child.
In fitness and health
Julia Roberts keeps in shape by jogging
It is not a fad diet or a special trainer that is the secret to Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts trim physique, instead she relies on some old fashioned jogging.
Couple of rewards
Hollywood star couple David and Victoria Beckham gift their hard-working sons new pets whenever they get good grades. The soccer ace says he's impressed how well his three sons have adjusted in their new school in Los
Angeles.
Feeling sorry
Shakira wants to apologise to Matt Damon’s wife
After showering Hollywood actor Matt Damon with praises in her latest song, singer Shakira is now planning to apologise to his wife.
The 32-year-old popstar famed for her hip-swinging dance numbers pines for the movie star in the lyrics of Men In This Town is hope that his wife is not upset with her, Entertainment Weekly reported.
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Gem packed |
Models walked the ramp for the Classic Jewellery fashion show put up by Talwarsons-22, on Sunday
night. Lifestyle photos: Pradeep Tewari |
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