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The sceptic eye
German novelist Brigitte Burmeister believes that some degree of scepticism is must to make one
a good writer
The world may have rejoiced at the unification of Germany but trust a writer to be
sceptical. So German novelist Brigitte Burmeister not only looks at the coming together of East and West Germany in 1990 through the eyes of Eastern part, but also with a fair degree of
scepticism. In Chandigarh on a private visit, she says: “When a writer questions a given situation, it means he or she is not accepting the status quo.” So she is not for or against the fall of Berlin wall, only she belongs to the third alternative that of social democratic in which the individual is important.
Cause bound: “A writer is always fighting the system.” So believes Brigitte Burmeister. While she may not have taken on the powers that be, in her quiet manner she has been doing much for the cause of socially backward writers. Part of the German PEN (Poets, Essayists, and Novelists), she has also been on Writers-in-Prison Committee.
Designed to perfection
Education and experience — with trends changing faster than the time taken by light to reach the earth (not literally), the two don’t seem to survive without each other! Pete Seeger rightly mentioned the difference between them - Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don’t!
On road to stardom
Abhinav Shukla from Ludhiana talks about his journey from modelling to reality shows and now to the ultimate destination — Bollywood
This is how the career graph of an actor who doesn’t have a godfather in the
industry generally looks like — from modelling to acting in daily soaps to
being a part of a reality show to anchoring one and finally Bollywood. It is a
natural progression for almost all of them.
Telly
tale: Abhinav Shukla
Dying dialogue
Conversation coma is the new entry into the list of words that implies loss of communication as well as connectivity in the modern world
 In the age of instant communication, strangely, it’s the ‘dialogue’ that’s getting lost. A recent survey in UK revealed that ‘one in four couples speak to their partner for less than 10 minutes a day’!
Conversation coma is the new entry into the list of words that implies loss of communication as well as connectivity in the modern world.
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A primitive canvas
An exhibition at the Government College of Art-10, Chandigarh, highlights the treasure of tribal art
They say it all started as a mode of expression; then it became a profession and now a mission — a mission of about 700 tribes of India to preserve their art forms. And doing its bit is the Government College of Art-10, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd, which, as part of its diamond jubilee celebrations, has organised a Tribal Art Exhibition to spread awareness about this treasure trove.
Designed to perfection
Education and experience - with trends changing faster than the time taken by light to reach the earth (not literally), the two don’t seem to survive without each other! Pete Seeger rightly mentioned the difference between them — Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't!
Astro turf
ARIES:
Take proper care of your health. Social life, political activity will bring recognition. Put off dicey deals. Think before you speak and you will avoid foot-in-mouth disease. This process will help you define a balanced self-image. Tarot message: Arrogance and pride will not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 40
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 17...
You will feel very optimistic about your future and have the courage to take a few calculated risks in your career. This attitude will perhaps help you to improve your career graph as well as increase your income. Personal satisfaction is indicated. The employed can discuss their needs and problems with a senior. It will be a perfect month for requesting credit, making speculative operations and investing in property.
Hrithik waits eagerly
If Hrithik Roshan is eagerly awaiting the release of Agneepath, he is equally keen to show the film to the original Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, Amitabh
Bachchan. "I think once the film is ready for previews, he will be the first person we will call," said Hrithik who reprises Amitabh's role in the Agneepath remake.
The original, directed by Mukul Anand, came in 1990 and Big B had won a national award for his performance in the movie.
Chatter box
Pouch mystery
Jayshree Venkatramanan aka Sarika of Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga had an experience she can’t forget. Enroute to her shoot, she gave money to a eunuch who in return gave her a flower and a small pouch. When Jayshree opened the pouch, she felt dizzy and threw the pouch away. Once she reached the sets, she got some medical care. She is still wondering about the ingredients of the pouch that made her dizzy.
Success story
Star Plus’ Diya Aur Bati Hum maybe Deepika Singh’s first show but her character Sandhya has become a household favourite within months of launch. The newbie actress is glad that her show is a hit but claims she’s still learning and cherishing each moment. We caught up with her to speak about the show, her success and more…
Making peace
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have come a long way since parting ways last year. They have matured enough to perform together on stage during this world tour.
Ranbir was supposed to go on his World Tour last year with Katrina Kaif in tow. She was his girlfriend then and she was chosen over Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor who had made fun of him on a talk show. Then the break-up happened and the World Tour was called off.
Reunion tour: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Looking for love
I am 30 years old. I am fairly attractive but I have not got married yet as no one suitable has come along. Many of my friends have boyfriends. Though I did have one for sometime, I do not have one right now. I find most boys either too casual or I feel they have a past. I find myself brooding on this and do not find life as fulfilling as I feel it should be at my age. —
Priya, Chandigarh
SUV redefined
Amidst the glitter of Bollywood stars and celebs and the launches of jaw-dropping concept vehicles, a segment of cars that got a new definition in the Auto Expo 2012 is
SUVs. SUVs have certainly emerged the hot favourite this season as giants like Ford, Tata Motors, M&M and Maruti bring in their rugged machines. Car manufacturers’ inclination towards this segment is interesting to observe. The auto expo has paved the path for SUV segment to create a heated buzz in the coming months and a number of top launches have given an array of flavours to the SUV admirers. The amazing launches are all expected to be competitively priced, owing to the fierce opponents proving a sweet curve for the buyers. Despite gloomy predictions for the Indian economy in the times to come, car makers seem to believe in a different theory altogether.
Vocal presence: Actress Udita Goswami has tried her vocals at singing. She sang Kolaveri Di in Nepali with the help of her music composer friends. Will this also become a rage? |
Master Chef
One for the eye!
Presentation and garnishing of food is an art. When something appeals to the eye half the job of pleasing the palate is done. Of course, the taste has to match the visual impact but it has now become important to present a delicacy in an artistic manner. Semonila is very easy to digest and can be had in many ways. We have a recipe for you which uses this grain and looks good to the eye. Something nutritious and healthy for the kiddos and an eye catcher at the coffee parties.
Vidya the new ‘hero’
The Dirty Picture has turned Vidya Balan’s fortunes around and cemented her place as a “hero” in the industry. Her childhood favourite actor and crush, SRK, is very keen on working with her.
Vidya was going through a bad phase as far as movies, fashion, and even her personal life was concerned. Then, Ishqiya and Paa turned her fortunes around. She started wearing Indian clothes that suited her instead of Western ones and made peace with alleged boyfriend Shahid
Kapoor. She has now found love with Siddharth Roy Kapur and the success of The Dirty Picture and No One Killed Jessica has cemented her place as a bankable star. So it comes as no surprise that King Khan wants to work with her.
Naughty & nice
Aditi Rao Hydari finds Ali Zafar to be a very naughty boy. She calls him a “good haraami!” because he is playful, fun; entertains and charms people all the time. They both are together in London, Paris, New York.
Wedding bells for Zaheer
Cricketer Zaheer Khan and dancer-actress Isha Sharvani have been dating for a while now. 2012 is the year of weddings. They will tie the knot in March. Congratulations to them!
All is well
Everything is perfectly fine between Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan. They met at a recently held award function. She is grateful to him for taking care of her brother Bobby Chawla who has been ailing for a while. Bobby is the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment.
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