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Prowess on show
Mahabali Veera, Pagal Parinda and Jwala, contestants in the show
Ring Ka King: Wrestling Ka Mahayuddh
, say every bit of the fights on air
are real
 When
three contestants from Ring Ka King: Wrestling Ka Mahayuddh
showed up in Chandigarh to promote the show on Friday, they seemed to
have descended from 'another' world! Mahabali Veera in black robe, Jwala
with his maniac hair and Pagal Parinda in his blue feathers — they did
indeed put up a show! The new sports entertainment reality programme on
Colors, Ring Ka King, changed the lives of these three lads from
the region. Away from the gruelling shooting schedule, these three were
whisked away for the event. They share a slice from their real and
onscreen life.
Star status: Mahabali Veera, 25, weighs 110 kg at a
height of 6'2". The professional body-builder from Chandigarh
couldn't pursue his first love — kabaddi — that his elders earned a
name in, but is trying to make a mark in the ring. Sporting an eagle
tattoo on his enormous biceps, Veera says, "The show has been
extremely challenging, but I am enjoying the training as well as the
fights." Veera has spent considerable time in Chandigarh, but it
was his native village Talwandi Bhai (district Ferozepur) that wore a
deserted look when his first fight was aired on TV!
Brave new world
Some topics have been a taboo for women writers such as travel or sex, but slowly things are changing for the better, says Padma Shri Urvashi Butalia
When known feminist and historian Urvashi Butalia comes to Chandigarh, the furore is expected. The moment she completes her session at Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi's Festival of Letters at the UT Guest House-6, Urvashi is surrounded by not only the media, but also Chandigarh's literati as well as new writers.
She takes pouring queries , praises in her stride, moves between her admirers and switches fluently between English and Hindi. Amongst many issues that she touches upon, it is post-Partition literature or its lack thereof that picks up. "There might be many reasons. If language barrier is one, the much entangled lives Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs is another."
Make it special
Cichéd as it may sound, but love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches. And if you are the one who's looking for some quality time together here's what you can do.
Spa time: Spa comes as a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day as the couple can have some great time together in a relaxed mood. Spas usually come out with 'couple' packages around this time of the year; so go ahead and seal your deal!
Cook together: If your Valentine is the one who's inclined towards cooking, then you might enroll for a Valentine cooking class at Nik Baking and Cooking Institute in
Panchkula. They are offering a couple of packages where the couple will be taught to cook an entrée, main course and dessert on their special day.
Travel tip: Perhaps you have a favourite destination or place, why not go there? Turn off your phones and just be alone. Ignore the SMSes and everything else that can distract you. Spend time together doing something you both enjoy, for example, walking, horse-riding, reading or else strolling or driving.
Who will be the boss—SRK or Akshay?
India’s biggest reality show Bigg Boss has gone from strength to strength every year with bigger and better stars hosting it. Now, with rumours about its mega-host Salman Khan being wooed back by the makers of 10 Ka Dum on Sony Entertainment Television, speculation is rife about who will take over as an impacting host for the sixth season of the Colors flagship show.
Delicacies from Down South
South-Indian flavours are working their magic in this region as well. The palate for idlis, dosas and sambhar is surely growing
Going by the number of South-Indian restaurants in the Northern region, one can safely assume that southern flavours have established themselves well here. And when we say Southern cuisine we are broadly taking into consideration the fare from four southern states—Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Though the overall cuisines of the four states is almost common with ingredients such as rice, lentils, coconut, tamarind, snake gourd, garlic and ginger, what differentiates them is the spices that are used.
Art of
design
Marc Johnson, an artist and architect from France, talks about evolving contemporary art and forces that dictate architecture
Here’s redefining contemporary art — it no more only encompasses the metaphysical; in fact metamorphosed contemporary art is a mix of paintings, sculptures, architecture, drawings, dance and music. “Abstract forms on the canvas are a passé.
Last moment betrayal...
Actress Deepika Padukone has left a bad impression on the producer by quitting Race 2 after completing one week of shooting. Now this is not done
Deepika.
Actress Deepika Padukone has made a sudden exit from Abbas-Mustan’s much awaited thriller Race 2, leaving the filmmakers miffed with her alleged unprofessional
behaviour. The action thriller film produced under the Tips Films banner, is the sequel to the 2008 hit film Race, with the ensemble cast of Anil
Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel. After having completed a week of shooting, Deepika backed out at the last minute
from the sequel, which has left producer Ramesh Taurani upset.
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Nargis Fakhri will perform at an awards function for the first time and she is very excited about it. She is practicing hard and will dance to Rockstar's songs.
Dancing diva: Nargis Fakhr
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Busy bees: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
No time for marriage: The buzz is that Saif and Kareena are too busy to get married this year. They want to be free when they get married. So, it might be February 2013.
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Movie meter
Frothy and fun
Strangers meet, get drunk and end up getting married. Strangers become friends… one falls in love and you know the rest of the tale. Well, not quite… both in the climax and the treatment Ek Mein Aur Ekk Tu treads an unfamiliar path at least of erstwhile Bollywood ishtyle love. Yet, in a way the formula that has been in the recent times catering to the tastes of Gen Next is certainly in place. Those of you who have seen Jab We Met, Hum
Tum, Anjaana Anjaani and other rom-coms may have a feeling of déjà vu. Yet despite that the movie particularly the first half is fresh and bubbly and builds up an interesting contrast between Rahul Kapoor
(Imran Khan) and Raina Braganza (Kareena Kapoor) who come from dramatically different backgrounds and hence are like chalk and cheese.
First-day-first show
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan) loses his job as an architect in Vegas. Afraid that he has let his parents down, Rahul decides to hide the truth and find another job. By a twist of fate, he meets Raina Braganza (Kareena Kapoor), a quick-witted hairstylist. Does this friendship turn into love?
The foodies
Hug & kisses
A delicious array of frozen treat is what greets you as you step into Hug, quirky and fun store that is charming the Ludhianvis since it has been launched.
Frozen deliciousness, their tag line, takes you on a delightful tour, introducing you to a variety of frozen yoghurts in yummy flavours like blue berry, mango, strawberry, natural blueberry mix and strawberry- mango mix. You have the option of pouring out the yoghurt into your cup to mix flavours or have it as it is.
Astro turf
ARIES: Finance is in the spotlight. Grasp an opportunity that comes your way. Sudden changes in love life are on the cards. Discuss all plans with loved ones. Prepare an evening with your partner. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Sea green. Magic number: 41
The year ahead
If your birthday is February 11...
Efforts will yield favourable results. You will have the capability to convert negative forces into positive ones. Money matters will be smooth enough to comfort you. You have worked hard for the success of your business and luck will favour you.
You now have the opportunity of being on your own and can start implementing on your plans that you have developed for long. But concentrate on
one thing at a time. Do no take risks in matters in which you have little knowledge. Avoid lending or borrowing debts. This will bring you luck and profitable earnings.
Chatter box
Numero uno
Star Plus’ Saath Nibhana Saathiya is back on number 1 position on the TRP charts. Since last three weeks Diya Aur Baati and Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai pushed it to third position. Now with 5.3 ratings, it is back on number one. Meanwhile Sony’s new show Kya Huaa Tera Vaada opened up with decent ratings of 2.2
TRPs.
McCartney gets his star
Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Walk of Fame recently, becoming the last of the four Beatles to
get the honour. "In Liverpool, when we were kids and listening to Buddy Holly and all the other rock and roll greats, I would have never thought the day would come when I'd be getting a star on the Walk of Fame. I thought it was an impossible thing to
happen. But here we are today," McCartney, 69, said. "I couldn't have done it without a certain three boys, so I want to say thanks to those guys, John, George and
Ringo," he said.
Sunidhi unveils Amul song
Sunidhi Chauhan unveils first look of Amul’s revolutionary Mero Gaam Kathapare’s music video. It will be a month- long campaign across radio, television and digital.
Amul unveiled the exclusive launch of the unedited version of its signature folk song from the
movie Manthan titled Mero gaam kathapare. The song was conceptualised and first created way back in 1976 by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to celebrate the legendary story of the success of its co-operative movement in the lives of women farmers.
On a song: Preeti Sagar and Sunidhi Chauhan
Keep it simple
The simpler and more pronounceable your name, the more it is likely to win you friends and favour at the workplace, say scientists.
In the first study of its kind, researchers from Melbourne and New York Universities analysed how the pronunciation of names can influence image formation and decision-making.
Chelsea misses her mommy
Chelsea Handler broke down on a TV show while remembering her late mother. “I don’t think I’ve ever cried on television before but now I am,” she said on the show The Rosie Show where she got emotional. Handler feels she is still connected with her mom Rita who died in 2006 battling cancer and older brother Chet, who died in a hiking accident when she was very young,” reports a website. “It was kind of a nice way to understand that they’re still with you.
Finally taken
Bollywood actress Esha Deol is set to exchange rings with her long-time boyfriend Mumbai-based businessman Bharat Takhtani on Sunday, two days before Valentine’s Day. “Yes, it is going to be a traditional ceremony at their Juhu residence. It will be a family affair,” Esha’s manager confirmed.
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