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The festive
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We may be going the ‘western way’ when it comes to our daily wear, but traditional Indian attires are always the preference for festivals. And when we are talking of a festival that is synonymous with Punjab (read Lohri), we definitely want to dress in brocade-lined, sequin-embedded, zigzag glitter, shimmer webs, vibrant hues and much more!
Although Indian women have pushed everything garish out of their wardrobe and sizzle in their sensual blouses, regal fabrics and vibrant colour combos, festivals are all about loud embellishments —
dabka, beads, zari, aari and zardosi work.
Bonfire, beats…bonhomie
Don’t fret if it isn’t your first — the thing with Lohri celebrations is that if there’s no reason to not celebrate, that’s a reason enough to celebrate! You may not be hosting the big grand Lohri bash, but that still shouldn’t put a full stop to the celebrations. With the bonfires lit all around the city, there are ample platforms to join in the festive fire. At some of the places, revelry continues for two days at a stretch, starting from an evening before!
Fight a week is good for marriage!
Forty-four per cent of married couples across India agree that the key to a long and happy marriage is having fights more than once a week, says a new survey.
In Shaadi Aajkal, a survey conducted by leading matrimonial site Shaadi.com and market research agency
IMRB, these couples believe fighting more than once a week helps keep the communication lines open.
Ashton loves the test deal
Kutcher, 33, who replaced troubled star Charlie Sheen from the show to play the character of billionaire Walden Schmidt in the ninth series of the sitcom, said he was signed up to the show on a “test deal.”
“I’m having a lot of fun doing the show, working with these guys and would be interested in coming back.
“The deal that we structured for the show is kind of a test deal, ‘Can we get the show up? Can we get it going?’ The show is outperforming the numbers from before I was here, and so I think people are responding to it,” he said.
fun project:
Ashton Kutcher (in middle)
Perfect guy
Hannibal star Anthony Hopkins shocked store staff when he chose some clothes but refused to buy them until his wife had approved the garments.
The 74-year-old veteran actor, who married his third spouse Stella Arroyave in 2003, recently went on a spending spree at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, but after trying on a number of outfits he reportedly told the sales assistant to put them on hold until his partner could come along and approve his choices.
life’s good: Anthony Hopkins
Demi Lovato splits from boyfriend?
The couple never publicly confirmed their romance, but were caught on camera kissing several times following weeks of speculation about their relationship.
Demi Lovato
Smile is the best gift...
Hrithik Roshan turned 38 this week. He invited the media over to his suburban residence in Mumbai to join in the celebrations. Here is an excerpt from the interactions.
Family bonds matter
He earns by the minute, yet superstar Shah Rukh Khan never compromises on quality time with his kids. Be it a bicycle ride or a game of soccer, he, like several celebrity parents these days, is always matching steps with his children - a quality others could imbibe, feel experts.
Party round up
Dabboo Ratnani’s 2012 annual calendar launch was held at Olive in suburban Mumbai and attended by the crème de la crème of Bollywood. Here is what happened.
A source tells us, ‘Shah Rukh Khan arrived very early, at 10 pm, as opposed to his usual party arrival time of 1 am. As soon as he came, his friends Arjun Rampal, Hrithik Roshan, and their spouses left. They did not greet each other. That was strange.’
Get together: Dabboo Ratnani with Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan
Green thumb
Right cut
Ask those who grow plants like their own children as to what happens to their heart when some disease appears or a branch or limb gets damaged. At times they are also apprehensive about the pruning process. But shed your fears, as this is an essential process for the good of the plant and its fruits.
Desi in style!
A reference to Justin Bieber in the latest track by Alfaaz is not an aberration; it is a well thought out decision that the Punjabi singer took to put across his point effectively in the lyrics of Tera Mera. “The perception among youth is that you are happening if you listen to English songs. On the contrary, I want to promote crude Punjabi as the coolest language; desi style as the latest fashion,” a claim that is proved in all his songs. He uses pure Punjabi words for lyrics and picks up subjects that reflect the complexes in the youth.
Alfaaz. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Silk touch…
Silk Expo is on at Kisan Bhavan-35 bringing together the best of the silks from across India. For a change the exhibition has not only a world of stuff for women but also men!
Hair-raising success
‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it’. As Munish Bajaj, executive director Tress Lounge, L’Oreal, bags the North India Business and Excellence Award 2012 in New Delhi from Shashi Tharoor, winning the best Unisex Salon Brand in tri-city, we recall the man saying all he was concerned ever was about his work and not the reward. But winning has taken his confidence a notch higher, and he looks forward to doing much more in the growing beauty industry. His story is that of a person who believes in his karma.
Winning spree: Munish Bajaj
Master Chef
Casserole culture
Why am I calling this Casserole culture when casseroles are miles removed from our own culture? Well, to initiate a few new tricks this new year, that's why! Stews and casseroles are hearty, large dishes full of steaming hot food, comforting, flavoursome and nourishing.
Fresh and frothy
Forget the bottled or canned beer. Now sip or guzzle it all afresh. The freshly brewed, free of preservatives beer has the zing of its own. The micro-brewery at Brewmaster in Westend Mall has introduced the concept of fresh beer for the first time in Punjab, according Anmol Chadha, the managing director of
Brewmaster. The beer takes about 15-20 days to ferment. The freshly- brewed beer tastes different. It has a distinct taste with a tinge of fruity "summery" flavour to it, says
Anmol.
New releases
Star track
Chatter box
Astro turf
The year ahead
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