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Rahul Mahajan's ultimate dream is not to entertain the masses through reality shows but serve them
through politics
Dynasty politics and dynasty stardom, popularity comes as a complementary gift in both cases. While it's difficult to count the total examples of such success cases, a new addition in the form of Rahul Mahajan will soon be made. And albeit the actor has created some buzz in the glam world, it's politics this time on his agenda, absolutely in tandem with the 'dynasty politics'.
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L-R: Host of Big Switch 2 Gaurav Kapoor with Rahul Mahajan
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Woo(l)ing fashionistas
Woollen kurtis, tunic and woollen dresses dominate the winter fashion
scene
It's that time of the year again when we need to wrap ourselves in layers and layers of
woollens. Sweaters, jackets, coats and capes are passé-woollen kurtis, dresses and even tunics are in vogue. And, it's the simple cuts, vibrant hues, an easy fall, bold embellishments and an uncluttered neckline that's making the new version of woollen a hit in the market.
New kid on the block
 …Achcher is the latest to join the Punjabi music industry
There is one thing that is admirable about debutant Punjabi singers--their faith in the Punjabi music industry, which, according to them, can accommodate every singer. You don't often like piercing the whimsical balloon often. When starry-eyed Achher debuts with his Punjabi album Tere Ton
Bagair, it is feels rude to pull him out of his dreamland. Why should we, his dreamland soars with music, romantic melodies mixed with a little sadness. This is Achher's first step in the industry, and he has loads to share.
Tere Ton Bagair is releasing in Canada and America by Channel 1 and in the UK and Europe by Limitless Records. His track Jawani was played on BBC radio as one of the most requested tracks of 2008.
Wide frame
Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi's annual show showcases art works of some known and lesser-known artists
 When there is a total of
116 artworks under the same roof, it takes one a little time to decide
where to start. Should paintings and sculptures made in different
mediums be covered first, or, should photographs on various subjects be
given priority? The confusion gets over with a look at the works of
veteran artist BR Rattan, on display at the annual exhibition by the
Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi at Punjab Kala Bhawan-16. His painting of
snow-clad Dhauladhar peak and Leisure Valley in water colours capture
the beauty of nature to the minutest detail.
Head over Heal
There is a washing machine that promises to remove dirt hidden in the deepest corners of your clothes, another one claims to provide you a milky white finish, and yet another one goes all out to do everything through a silent treatment. Looking at the swanky custom-made pieces one wonders if there is a machine that can cleanse every socket, nut and bolt of the human system. While scientists rake their grey matter over it, a warm, pleasant looking
Sahaya, a healing therapist, who practices at her own Jeevan Sahaya Healing Centre-19 offers some random solutions. Even better than a washing machine.
Spade work
Get well equipped
The first step in successful gardening lies in the promptness in planning and procuring the inputs. It is more important in the tricity areas where every home is a reasonably good garden where normally the demand exceeds the supply and then there is panic buying.
Take for example, the seedlings those who had not planted these in time are still visiting nurseries to procure them. Now, when they are not getting what they wanted to plant, they are submitting to the will of nurserymen who are giving them what ever is available.
Not so tweet
 Study says most teenage girls present a different image of themselves online
‘You might not like the contents of this profile. I can't help it, if you can, decide. I am nothing close to your wildest and weirdest imagination. Forget about loving, caring, honest, this is no girlie talk. I am wind you have never seen, I am rain you cannot make out the shape, I am storm that can take you by surprise….'
Well, the fluidity of thought and the poetic expression in this profile surely takes us by surprise, gets us curious to know more about the man who wrote it. But then, haven't we heard it a zillion times before, 'how can you trust everything and anything written in the profiles of a social networking sites.
Well, the fluidity of thought and the poetic expression in this profile surely takes us by surprise, gets us curious to know more about the man who wrote it. But then, haven't we heard it a zillion times before, 'how can you trust everything and anything written in the profiles of a social networking sites.
Smart move
After social networking sites, it’s social TV which is gaining popularity among young people
Years after cable TV changed the entertainment scenario; another fundamental shift is taking place. Today more than 60 per cent of young adults aged 16 to 35 say they are likely to watch TV whilst simultaneously chatting online, says new research by Forrester Consulting carried out for Cisco. These consumers are leading the development of 'Internet or Social TV'. The concept is new and exciting and Samsung is leading this trend by making its Internet@TV application available on its premium Flat Panel television range.
The Internet@TV feature in the
Samsung premium 3D, LED and LCD TVs allows users to seamlessly integrate a broad array of Internet content, so
you can now surf the web, download or stream applications from various categories such as video, game, sports, lifestyle and info on the Samsung
Application store.
Future calling
 Creating a loud noise in the densely populated affordable handsets market is the all-new mobile Handset manufacturer, XAGE mobiles, with its all-new range of exiting and futuristic handsets like the M108, the Music Masti Mobile. An all-in-one package, the M108 has a lot more to offer than the other conventional handsets in the market and also comes loaded with added features which will blow your mind.
The M108 is just one of the giants from XAGE stable, the most unusual and exciting feature of this power-packed handset is built in 200 watts PMPO speaker, which is a most sort after feature by music lovers. The sleek handset fills the shoes of a mini boom box by giving maximum output from its Big built-in speakers with stereo surround sound. Youngsters on an outing can simply play their favorite tunes on this little marvel and swing to the beats with their bunch of friends.
Geek SPEAK
Accessorise it right
Accessories play a vital role in the shelf life of a mobile phone
Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives and their presence is greater than before and so are the increasing manufactures and workshops for their repair and maintenance. The mobile phones and their longevity go hand-in- hand with suitable accessories and the market is flooded with it too. Before zeroing in on any of them it is important to know about the latest mobile phone accessories, prices and the best deals, which come with them.
Haute pick
Flash forward
The Disk GO USB watch is like a typical James Bond gadget, the face of the watch hides up to 4GB of flash memory, Plug and play for quick and easy transfer from one PC to another, Via USB port on any PC or MAC
Hand full
As a big step forward in the evolution of multimedia experience in mobile handsets, Zen Mobile, India's leading mobile handset company today launched it's first ever 3D display mobile handset with pre loaded 3D content - S30. Retailing at Rs 4,599 the S30 sports with a vibrant 2.4 inches screen and high quality speakers, presents a true mobile theatre experience.
 Role back
SRK's father was considered for a role in Mughal-e-Azam
Bollywood superstar Shah
Rukh Khan's father Taj Mohammed Khan was considered for the role of
Durjan Singh in K Asif's Mughal-e-Azam, but was forced to turn it
down due to ill-health. "My father did consider Khan saab for the
role - if his son is anything to go by then I'm sure he would have done
a tremendous job," K Asif's son Akbar said in a documentary on the
Star Network last night.
Abhishek's hera pheri
After doing some action films, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is now all set to tickle the funny bone with
'Hera Pheri 4'."I have signed Anees Bazmee's film, 'Hera Pheri 4'. We will start shooting next month," Abhishek said.After three back-to-back action films - Mani Ratnam's
'Raavan', Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se' and Abhinay Deo's 'Game', the actor has opted for a change and signed a comedy
film.
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RNPS Image of the Year 2010 goes to: Gemma Arterton at the premiere of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California and Sandra Bullock
Best actress nominee for "The Blind Side," and actress Helen Mirren arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood. — Photo: Reuters
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Slice of comedy
Bollywood actors Ajay Devgan and Emraan Hashmi unveiled the first look of
'Dil To Bacha Hai Ji'. Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, The film stars Ajay
Devgn, Amisha Patel, Emraan Hashmi, Jiah Khan and Omi Vaidya. Bhandarkar said he had moved away from making serious cinema and that this time he has tried his hand at comedy.
Reality check
Natalie Portman went 'monastic' for Black Swan
Hollywood beauty Natalie
Portman put herself through a painful "monastic" lifestyle to
understand her character in the film Black Swan. The Israeli
American actress put herself through physical hardships to get into the
right mindset for filming the dark tale of a ballet dancer. "The
physical discipline of it really helped for the emotional side of the
character because you get the sense of the monastic lifestyle of only
working out, that is a ballet dancer's life. You don't drink, you don't
go out with your friends, you don't have much food and you are
constantly putting your body through extreme pain, so you get that
understanding of the self-flagellation of a ballet dancer", said
the V for Vendetta star.
Go green
Hollywood actor Jessica Alba lets her two-year-old daughter Honor eat only organic food.
The 29-year-old actor is committed to a green lifestyle and doesn't want two-year-old Honor - her child with husband Cash Warren - to eat anything unhealthy so she is very strict with what she serves her at meal times.
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