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Joint in the FAMILY
What looks like a trend reversal, the joint family system seems to be a popular choice of many youngsters today
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What do you prefer - a home full of people from different generations or a quiet den with not many around?
Well, a recent survey from one of the leading online matrimonial sites Shaadi.com about its members' matrimonial attitudes gave some fascinating results.
It reveals, "Fifty four per cent of women prefer living in a joint family after marriage — alongside parents and siblings - whereas only 21 per cent want to be in a nuclear set-up."
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Thread of tradition
Traditionally done on khaddar, phulkari has been reinvented and now makes an elegant fashion statement
Bright colours of Punjab interweave themselves into the web of an intricate phulkari, a beautiful art, the origin of which dates back to the 15th century. Phulkaris today are finding their way from grandmother heirloom into the wardrobes of all young brides.
Kaki Ghai, a boutique owner in Sector 9, shares her experience of a theme wedding she has done in
phulkari. "My client, based out of London, was to bring home a bride.
BRUSH with genius
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi will organise an exhibition of oil paintings, water colour paintings and drawings by internationally acclaimed artist Jatin Das from May 20-29, 2011, at the galleries of Punjab Arts Council, Sector 16, Rose Garden, Chandigarh. This is going to be a rare opportunity for art lovers of northern region to view the works done by Jatin Das in the last 10 years.
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Take it easy
I am 22-year-old girl in a relationship. My boyfriend loves me very much and I feel the same. But my problem lies in the fact that I am unable to forget my ex. I keep comparing my boyfriend to him. I know its wrong but I am unable to change. I am planning to have a great future with my boyfriend but afraid that this will ruin our relationship. Please help.
Future Shock
Enter a ROBO chauffeur
Your dearest driver Sahib is on yet another leave for his fourth wedding and has gone to his bibijis ancestral house, yet again! Madam Sharma is bound to request her dear hubby to take her shopping or buy veggies or even better… a trip to her parental house.
MACHINE DRIVE: Robo cops to drive you around is the future
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trendsetter
Comfort is style
Style is what makes one stand out and noticed, it may not be recognised by brands or being dressed a la mode. Petite and winsome, Dr Nurpur Uppal has the instinct to be trendy though being a professional.
Your sense of style is …..
it’s rocking
The party anthem
It might not be on the numero uno slot anymore, but it’s the most played track in any party everywhere. The DJs simply love the song for its peppy, fast music and lyrics that mirror the attitude of youngsters. Char Baj Gaye from the film, F.A.L.T.U. is a party anthem now. Choreographed by the director of the movie, Remo, the song is still among the first five songs on the charts even after one month of its release.
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Shades of happiness
Happiness shouldn’t be thought of as a good thing and even pursuing it too much can make people feel worse, said the authors of a review article published in the journal ‘Perspectives on Psychological Science’.
The tools often suggested for making yourself happy aren’t necessarily bad like taking time every day to think about things you are happy about or grateful for, or setting up situations that are likely to make you happy.
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Ready for Asin
Bollywood actress Asin who made her debut with Aamir Khan in Ghajini will now be doing her third Bollywood film Ready with Salman Khan. She has worked with him in London Dreams but she seems quite excited about this film too, which is releasing on July 3
GOOD COMPANY: Asin and Salman Khan
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Talk show queen’s last hurrah
Oprah Winfrey kicked off one of her last-ever national talk show with hugs from Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and Madonna in a packed Chicago arena.
“She's a self-made woman who's been at the top of her game for over 25 years — and she's still kicking ass,” Madonna told a delighted audience of about 13,000 as a stunned-looking Winfrey stood beside her
on stage.
chatter box
Shweta is no bikini babe
When Shweta Tiwari accepted Chandrakant's Bin Bulaye Baarati she didn't expect much hassle. But director Chandrakant has been trying his best to get her into daringly sexy outfits in the film.
Daddy cool
Ajay Devgn was shooting a promotional segment for a show at a suburban hotel. The launch of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was also happening at the same hotel. The photographers caught wind of his presence and went to take his pictures with his daughter
Nysa. Ajay didn’t want his daughter photographed and had to shout and send the photographers away.
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It’s Anushka Vs Ranveer
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hat-trick
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ROOM MATES: Anuska Sharma and Ranveer Singh
Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh
were spotted sharing a suite at a hotel in Goa. They are shooting
for Ladies V/s Ricky Bahl. They still insist they are “just
friends” and have denied their romance. They are definitely
keeping the interest in their equation alive. |
TEAMING UP: Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone
Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone are shooting for three films this
year. Prakash Jha's Aarakshan will release in August. They will start
shooting for Race 2 and Saif’s home production Cocktail soon. Saif
said it is very important for them to look different in all their films.
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Now MMS sequel
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Launching spree
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CALLING SHOTS: Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor plans a sequel to her hit film, Ragini MMS. The film was made on a budget of INR 4.8 crore and has grossed more than 6 crore already. The next film will actually be a prequel as it will explore the background of the spirit in Ragini MMS. |
With the IPL coming to an end, the first look of many movies has been
launched as films make a beeline for release June onwards. In two days,
Delhi Belly, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Aarakshan had their official
launches.
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astro turf
the year ahead
beat it
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