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From the bylanes of the past
Before looking at people in bad light one must understand why they are doing so. Sometimes, they have no alternative, says French writer Claudine Le Tourner d'lson
Sunday noon. Library at Alliances Française, Chandigarh. A group of some twenty people listen in rapt attention as Claudine Le Tourner
d'lson, a French journalist and writer shares the story of her novel Hira Mandi. The engaging presentation goes beyond one hour, but the crowd sits still in pin drop silence as Claudine goes through the moving journey of her book.
Her voice quivers at times, tears well up at other, the ones present there get transported to the life and travails of Hira
Mandi, once burgeoning market of culture as well as prostitution in the old city of Lahore.
What's app? …A lot
Just like each aspect of technology, the application world is continuously evolving and re-inventing itself. We try and find out how it's the most popular thing today and where does the future lie?
When they say that the world is in your hands, no one would have really imagined that one day, the world would really be in ones hands. Earlier, it was the mobile phone, which drove the world around, now till the time your what's app doesn't ping, it totally means, you haven't quite arrived yet. So, as the youth go gaga over this current rage, we did a round up to find out, how the world of mobile phone applications will grow to envelop more in your life.
Had it not been for the several paid and free applications, the world would have been reclusive to understanding a whole lot. "Today, my entire life revolves around my apps. From Priorities to having a cool Palm Reader, there is very little left to imagination in the apps world," shares Manik
Thakur, a gadget expert based in Chandigarh.
Art carat
The highlight of the Mughal-E-Azam fashion exhibition is a miniature painting of Taj Mahal by Naveen Sharma, an artist form Jaipur. "The painting displayed here is just a
scanned copy because the original one is under a bank's custody. The
commission agents have valued it for around Rs 100 crores." So, how much time did Naveen take to create the wonder? "It
took me four years and in that time, I visited Taj Mahal four times. I have always been intrigued by history as all artforms have been derived from it. I researched in detail about the inauguration and construction of the monument and then painted it," says Naveen.
Next in line
The wait is finally over, as the wax statue of Bollywood's dancing queen Madhuri Dixit will be unveiled in Madame Tussauds in London in March this year. As the Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri prepares for a comeback in Bollywood, she has a reason to cheer, as she will be joining the gallery of wax statues at Madame Tussauds in London on March 7. "Madame Tussaud's unveiling on March 7th, 2012. C u then!," an ecstatic Madhuri wrote on twitter.
Astro turf
ARIES: Your spouse may complain of backache. Deal with paper work that has been building up. It is time to slow down and recharge your physical and spiritual batteries, so don’t push yourself. Tarot message: Be sure of involving yourself as much as possible in a new project. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 52.
The year ahead
If your birthday is February 6...
You have another fortunate year ahead of you. Do all that you can to cash upon the lucky breaks coming your way in April ? Distant affairs can be made more profitable with the co-operation of close associates. The financial propositions that are put to you are apt to be more profitable and could lead to increase in earnings.
Chatter box
Out of veil...
The latest we hear is that Karan Godwan, who is currently essaying the role of Nanda Kishore in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, has been approached to play an important role in Colors’ Naqab. A source reveals, “Karan Godwan would essay the role of an NRI in the show. He has already finished the mock shoot.
Time to spare
We tell you what Bollywood celebrities like to do when they have free time...
Katrina Kaif: She takes two hours off every morning when she goes for a swim and spends time doing nothing. She likes day dreaming and gazing at the sky, ocean, buildings, whichever view is
available.
GET PHYSICAL
KIDS AND WINTER WOES
Keeping kids active when the weather is warm is easy but ensuring the same during the cold winter months can be tough. Most parents have a tough time keeping kids physically active during winters as the weather outside makes it tough for outdoor activities. Staying indoors constantly acts as a powerful inducement for kids to go into hibernation (lazy mode), watching a lot of television and eating junk food.
Brush with creativity
The Annual Art Exhibition of the Lalit Kala Akademi brings out the myriad hues of creativity
It is not always that the diversity of varied artists finds a common platform for display. It is only under the umbrella of the Lalit Kala Akademi that 192 works from student,
professional and invited artists have been brought together ensuring that the myriad hues of Chandigarh find the right representation.
All for those happy hormones
Learning how to relax definitely enhances the quality of our lives by countering the negative effects of stress. We manage to restore depleted energy levels, feel fresh and revitalized and we are re-charged to deal with the pressures of our modern day lifestyle.
Weavers’ delight: Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom Sabhayata is organising exhibition cum sale at Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, by the name of Indian Weaves. In the exhibition, the participant weavers have come from various parts of the country. The products on sale are sarees from Orissa, batik print, bagh print, Rajasthani block Print, Banarasi silk materials, Bhagalpuri silk materials, et al. On till February 14.
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First take
Dhanush, who is making his Bollywood debut in Anand Rai's Ranjhna, said he hasn't started shooting for the film yet and it will begin in June.
"I don't think of it (the film) as my first Bollywood movie but my 24th Indian film. I am thrilled to work in a new culture, with new people and new language. A lot of faith has been put in me by Anand Rai ji and I don't want to let him down. I don't know how will I be accepted by the audience here but I just want to do justice to my character.
Neil enjoys jungle stint
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is filming romantic thriller Shortcut Romeo in a jungle and says he is having a gala time there.
“Hectic days of 18 hour shoot in the mid of the jungle! But must say its so worth it. Shortcut Romeo song two by Himesh
(Reshammiya) is over,” the 30-year-old tweeted.
Job at hand
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt once had a job driving strippers to their gigs. The 48-year-old had to pick up the girls and take them to a specific party and then had to watch proceedings and catch the strippers' clothes as they threw them off to make sure people didn't steal them.
Not so popular
Charlize Theron has revealed that she was not the cool, attractive person as we know her now when she was a kid and that boys hardly looked at her in school. The 36-year-old actress made the revelation in an interview for her new movie Young Adult.
At your service
Panchkula based Pallavi Hotels & Resorts, has created a niche for itself among the people and commercial outlets in and around the tri-city region. The group has extended its services with Pallavi West at Panchkula; Pallavi aVIDA at Navi Mumbai; Pallavi Tarani Houseboat at Alleppey and the upcoming Pallavi Floating Resort also at
Alleppey. The upcoming floating resort at Alleppey has also been planned on these thoughts and it would pamper its guests with traditional Kerela decor and hospitality. Moreover, the group plans to introduce the North Indian traditions in the resort as well so as to introduce the travellers to the rich culture and heritage of North India. In addition, spa treatments of all kinds and treatments with a special emphasis on the medical benefits of Ayurveda are bound to indulge the guests leaving a lasting impression.
Shyam Benegal's next with Vidya Balan?
Post the success of The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan has become the most wanted actress in the B-town and reportedly veteran Shyam Benegal wants to cast her.
Bengal approached her for his Chamki Chameli and Vidya is said to be taking her own time to get back to Benegal on the same.
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