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Exotic Diwali platter
Diwali comes in various flavours—cultural as well as gastronomical
The festival of lights is special for more than one reason - the best being that even a single beam of a flickering candle can wipe away the shadow of darkness! Though every individual has his or her own way of celebrating the festival, for a country that is an amalgamation of varied cultures Diwali has various
flavours.
Pahari style
For paharis (hill people) Diwali is not much about crackers and fireworks, but about being together and warding off the evil of darkness. Says Manorama
Sood, homemaker from Sector 28, "Since mountains are cold by this time of the year, Diwali means cooking rich food, holding a puja and lighting a fire.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Shop till you drop!
This Saturday, take a round of city markets that are imbued in the spirit of the season...
The weekend before Diwali…if you are through the home cleaning, decorations, buying gifts and settled the schedule for the day, how about sauntering in some of the markets especially decked up for the occasion?
The Sector 34 Mela Ground has not just one but three melas right next to each other! A fun place for kids with plenty of rides, well, there are some for grown ups as well.
Festive spirit: The Sector-17 Piazza is glowing with lights of varied hues.
One-time wonder?
The search for a perfect wedding dress never ends. In the wedding season, we find out what use does the lehenga have after the marriage
It is the most awaited day in the life of any woman. Several trips across the markets are made for this one piece of garment. Fights are endured, fittings are revised and the exact colours matched with the shoes, bangles and even jewellery! There is nothing else that makes a bride stand out like her wedding dress. The tassels, the shimmers, the embroideries and the dolled-up work always make for the perfect shot.
In the wedding season as 'bridezilla' takes over, we do a round up of how cost effective those supremely expensive wedding dresses are and if or not they are ever taken out from the closet and worn again.
Not SHORT on success
Can some director convey a strong environmental message through a short, six-minute animation film? Well, Jasraj Singh Bhatti, son of the comedy king Jaspal Bhatti, has done precisely that. His short film Bunty's tree has won the award for animation in Best Shorts Competition at Los Angeles, USA.
Car that drives itself!
Jasraj Singh Bhatti, son of the comedy king Jaspal Bhatti, has come up with a short film Bunty's tree that has won many accolades
Search giant Google has now unveiled a self-driving car technology that is designed to help people with mobility issues and to combat congestion. The website's co-founder, Sergey Brin, recently announced that ten percent of the company is working on innovative projects outside the web domain, the first of which is the building of "autonomous" cars.
Getting real
If there is anything that keeps all the eyes on celebrities, it is brand endorsements. From watches to sports to clothes and even real estate, everything is in their kitty. Taking the baton forward, Punjabi by nature, Monica Bedi, has decided to promote Emerging India Housing Corporation.
Dressed in a body-hugging and ruffled, one shoulder blue dress, she walked in with as much élan as she did while promoting her film Sirphire recently. Even before anyone could step forward with the question, she explains why real estate, "Considering how beautiful Chandigarh is, it is a dream to have a house here."
stress buster
Enjoy the high
With festivities around, the every-day stresses of life seems to have taken a back seat and even the most serious individuals who are termed as “bores” by their friends, seems to have perked up their acts.
Festive seasons are infectious. Even if we try to stay out of it, it somehow gets to us and I think we should allow it to. The child within us comes alive once more and we must listen to the demands of this inner child. Once our inner emotional needs are taken care of, stress goes down.
the ‘in’ side
Let there be light…
Light can make or mar a room’s decor
Lighting has a huge impact on interiors and
if not done properly, the most beautifully decorated room will fall short of
its potential.
time
bound: Hollywood actor Amanda Seyfried poses at the premiere of In Time at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood,
California. —Reuters |
Ayan wakes up again
Ayan Mukerji’s directorial debut Wake Up Sid! won rave reviews and was a commercial success. His next film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani is an out-and-out romantic comedy, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The director plans to shoot the film in the picturesque valley of Kashmir. We talk to Ayan about his next project, Kashmir, Ranbir, Deepika and more!
Confession of a Rockstar
Deepika and I have moved on: Ranbir
Ranbir Kapoor is all set for the release of Rockstar. He feels that it is his most challenging role till date. “The character has grown on me and has made me more mature as an actor. I connected to it and now I feel that something is missing as the shoot is over,” he says. In this interview he speaks of Imtiaz Ali, Nargis Fakri, films and future projects.
Coping with emptiness
Soha Ali Khan is currently going through a difficult phase. She lost her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, last month. She feels she is grown up enough to stay alone in Mumbai, but when father was there, she felt the strength. Today, however, she feels a hollowness in her life. Soha says, “I still can’t believe Dad is not here. I somehow feel that once I go back home, I will see him. Losing a parent is the hardest part of
your life.”
One of a kind
Kareena Kapoor will be in London for the premier of Ra.One, and then, she will be heading for the opening of the new Madame Tussauds museum. She talks about her plans.
Missing Diwali
Diwali is a very special time for me. I love to be home during Diwali. But since I started work, I have missed celebrating Diwali at home. This year too I’ll be away in London for the premier for Ra.One. And then I’ll be going to Blackpool for the inauguration of the new Madame Tussauds museum.
French reward
French film My Little Princess, about a love-hate relationship between a mother and her daughter, scooped top prizes including best movie, best director and best actress at the 13th Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) where Oscar-winners Morgan Freeman and Gulzar were honoured for lifetime achievement.
Spot light
Let's take a look at the lovely ladies and handsome men who made a splash in the fashion scene recently
Riteish Deshmukh and Neha Sharma
Riteish is casually dressed but pretty Neha has caught our attention. She is so attractive! The bright Indian gown looks lovely on her and so does the traditional
jewellery.
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The year ahead
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Astro turf
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