Your's gratefully
Reality show means mudslinging, backbiting and washing dirty linen in public. Well, Roshni Chopra is in city to prove otherwise
Who says we should always go by popular opinion? For what meets the eye may not be always true. Whatever we see on reality shows need not always be concocted, or there can hardly be any reality in it! There we are, at it again, reality shows and their many wishful ways. So, when a chance meeting brings us face-to-face with the winner of a much-talked about reality show, Desi Girls, Roshni Chopra, we go with this attitude, 'what is the big deal, it is damn easy to maneuver voting and win a reality show'.

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Unchained Melody
Soon after young singers sang out their hearts in the songs of Mohammad Rafi it is Mukesh time in the city
The season of the rains is a heart-wrenching one for lovers of Hindi film music for two of the most popular playback singers sang their last songs in the monsoon. The inimitable Mohammad Rafi breathed his last after recording his swan song on July 31, 1980. Four years earlier Mukesh passed away on August 27, 1976, at Detroit in the US where he had gone to perform in a concert. What better way can there be to remember a singer than by singing his songs! The Yaadgar-e-Rafi Society has been doing so for many years now in Chandigarh. Following this wonderful example, the fans of Mukesh too took an initiative last year and now the Legendary Mukesh Musical, Art and Culture Society is getting ready to pay tributes to their dear voice.

She's got the moves
For Shakti Mohan steps are falling into place after winning Dance India dance
Anybody who dares to dream can apply. No reservations, no cut offs, open to all. No dearth of opportunities, as the dime a dozen reality shows will add the desired visible appeal, you just have to choose your talent and you will take the world stage. The numerous successful 'discoveries' that each season brings are a testimony. Reality television shows have produced talents, so many in number that even post-Renaissance could not probably produce. But that maybe just an exaggeration here; "All said and done, reality shows have made it easier for the talent on streets to come into limelight. Talent hunt shows are a good platform to show the world your worth," says Shakti Mohan, the savvy dancer and winner of Dance India Dance Season 2.

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Spice up
Mane problem
Some of the most common causes of hair loss are dandruff, excessive oiliness of the scalp, illness, thyroid imbalance, stress, nutritional deficiency, as well as hair damage caused by procedures like hair colouring, dyeing, bleaching, straightening, perming etc. Hormonal imbalances during menopause or after pregnancy can also cause hair loss. Nutritional deficiency is probably one of the most common causes of hair loss. That is why diet is so important.

Family fortunes
What better way to enjoy a Sunday than a leisure drive? Rashi Entertainment, an event management group, organised the Chevrolet 10th Family Fun Car Rally 2010, targeted at providing wholesome entertainment to the entire family of the participant. The rally was flagged off from Hotel Parkview-24 by Jagannath Pahadia, governor, Haryana. The rally, after passing many prominent locations in the city, culminated at Hotel Parkview where the prize distribution function was held.
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Route to the roots
Honda Siel Cars India, premium car manufacturer in India, announced the commencement of the 'Drive to Discover' rally with the flag off in Chandigarh on Sunday. The rally, which will cover more than 70 cities across India was flagged off from Taj Hotel in the presence of Jnaneswar Sen, vice president marketing, HSCI and Chandigarh and Punjab dealership owners and other company representatives.

Alive and kicking
It's a travelling exhibition of art, collaboration of three artists, their expressions translated onto paper. All this while lending colour and canvas to the existence and ecstasy of emotions. To each his own! The exhibition, Alive, at Government Museum and Art gallery-10, comprising twenty-four works, reveals the tiny joys of life to the flutter of innocent adolescent love.


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Nosedive? nah!
Cosmetic surgeons are not threatened with the New Delhi Superbug controversy
It costs $ 6000 in the US as compared to $ 2000 in India. So, even if the air-fare and lodging charges are included, there is a considerable difference between the pricing. After a week of thorough research, Samantha Lundy, a US citizen knew where she should get her nose job done. "India was the best option for cosmetic surgery not only in terms of expense, also hygienic environment, advance medical technology and patient care," asserts Samantha.
Dr Tejinder Bhatti with Samantha

Abort that thought!
Before you pop that abortion pill, know about the damages it can cause
The puritans may deny it or fume over it, but pre-marital sex is no longer considered a taboo as it was earlier. More and more youngsters are getting into physical relationships and exploring their sexuality before the marriageable age, which was a complete no-no till a few years back.

It's in the mind
Sexual disorder is the inability to experience arousal or achieve sexual satisfaction under ordinary circumstances, as a result of psychological or physiological problems. The most common sexual dysfunctions have traditionally been referred to as impotence (applied to males) and frigidity (females). Most of sexual disorders are mainly because of the secondary impotency in males and secondary frigidity in females, which is a psychosomatic problem. It also mean sexual malfunction.

Dual deal
If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may severely increase your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease, according to a South Korean study. Compared to non-drinkers with normal blood pressure, researchers found that the risk of cardiovascular death in men with blood pressure of at least 168 /100 millimeters of mercury was three times higher overall. It becomes four times higher if they were binge drinkers, consuming six or more drinks on one occasion, and twelve times higher if they were heavy binge drinkers, consuming 12 or more drinks on one occasion.

BODY wise
Fruit-full bond
Parents can do many things to help children develop healthy eating habits for life. Children watch and imitate adults, and also pick up on their parents' attitudes about food. As role models, parents need to monitor their own behaviour so that their children acquire a healthy attitude towards food. Children often learn best by example. Consider taking these steps to put yourself and your family on the road to better health; Model by example: If you're asking your children to eat vegetables and fruits while you binge on potato chips and coke, your actions will override your good intentions. Makes sure your family sees you eating healthy foods.