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Don't worry, be happy
Happy Hours at various bars and eating joints are indeed a time when happiness is the order of the day…
Whether you call it yet-another-marketing strategy or thank the restaurant and club-owners for their miniscule generosity, Happy Hours has been given a fat share on the menu and everyone is lapping it up with joy. Hushed whispers about the weird timings (would you leave your work to dig into a burger that costs Rs 20 at eleven in the morning!) do float around, but who minds that dip in the pricing during happy hours. We check out a few places that guarantee to make you happy; take your pick!
On the trail
The popular serial Crime Patrol highlights a story from Chandigarh this week
The hugely successful show Crime Patrol's this weekend episode fetches a story from Chandigarh. The journey of an abandoned child with a smiling face aptly named Khushi and her trials and tribulations, make for this moving story.
case by
case: The cast and crew of the serial Crime Patrol
Bip’s crazy ride to start soon
It is known that the sequel of Yamla Pagla Deewana (YPD) is round the corner but what has just come to light is that Bipasha Basu is all set to join the Deol trio— Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby. It has also been learnt that the Bengali seductress is being paired opposite Bobby Deol. Says a source, “The Deols were looking for an appropriate actress and felt that Bipasha would fit the role perfectly. Regarding her role, she even met Bobby and Sunny recently. The dates have also been fixed and the Raaz 3 actress will start shooting for the film soon.”
From daddy dear
Nikhil Advani’s Delhi Safari is a gift to his daughter
Nikhil Advani puts Patiala House failure past behind him and gears up for his next project Delhi Safari and says that the 3D animation movie is for his six-year-old daughter, Keya.
Fresh jodis of B-town
Many new actors are pairing up with old actors for the first time. And the pairing is highly-anticipated. Take a look
Back-to-back with Akki
After starring together in Rowdy Rathore, Sonakshi Sinha is set to be seen opposite Akshay Kumar again in Joker.
Caught in the act
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis made some public display of affection with her new boyfriend Jayson Blair. The 24-year-old was caught on camera giving Blair a quick peck outside a cafe in Los Angeles during an outing recently, reported a publication.
What a transformation!
Shia Labeouf, of Transformers fame, wants to work in independent projects
Actor Shia Labeouf has announced plans to quit making blockbusters after confessing he felt restrained on the sets of hit series Transformers.
The 26-year-old said he wants to dedicate the rest of his life to making quality independent films with "visionaries" like Lars von Trier and Terrence
Malick, reported a publication.
Check mate
Love and Other Drugs director Ed Zwick will be directing actor Tobey Maguire in new film Pawn Sacrifice, a biopic of chess champion Bobby Fischer. Zwick postponed his supernatural project The Great Wall, to helm the historical drama which will also be produced by Maguire, reported a publication.
House arrest for betterment
Veteran actor and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha, who is recovering at home after undergoing a bypass surgery, recently said that he has been virtually put under house arrest by his actress-daughter Sonakshi. Sonakshi, who shot to fame in Bollywood with debut film Dabangg, is making sure her father takes better care of his health after his recent surgery.
Jake Gyllenhaal to star in Mississippi Grind?
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to star in Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden's Mississippi Grind. The duo, who directed Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson, will helm the gambling flick from a screenplay they penned, reported a publication.
the ‘in’ side
Ethnic flavour
Indian ethnic interiors create an essence of energy in a room. It is very colourful and unique. India is home to many cultures like Rajasthani, Punjabi, Bengali and Gujrati, to name a few. If you are looking to decorate your room according to the Indian ethnic style, you must first choose a particular culture that you wish to display. Here are a few tips you must keep in mind before you start –
Celeb point
Red letter day!
The trophy at PIFFA of the most charming smile award given by Dharmendra was an elating feeling. But the butterflies in my stomach were still there!
I was to perform for the Punjabi adaptation of Tumhari Amrita with none other than Om
Puri. He was making his comeback to theatre after 25 years. It was an honour to be performing my favourite play.
On a song
Punjabi movies are rocking these days. Good script, good picturisation and most of all good music! The latest Punjabi release is Sirphire starring Monica Bedi, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Roshan Prince and Preet Harpal. And when a singer takes up acting, he does not forget that he is originally a singer. The track Gaani has Monica Bedi and Preet Harpal in a retro style with vocals by Preet himself. People love the track and it has all the elements to become a hot favourite.
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Think positive
I am a 24-year-old girl who is working in Ludhiana. My family tells me I am fairly good looking but I have low self-esteem. I worry that my boss does not like me. I want to shift to a better job but I do not want to be a burden on my parents in case I do not get a job for a few months. I worry a lot about the future. And I feel I always have bad luck. I want to get better but do not want medication.
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Legend comes calling
SPIC MACAY is organising a concert of Hindustani vocal by legendary Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan on August 19 at Bhargava auditorium,
PGIMER. Ustad Khan belongs to the tradition of Mian Taansen and is a very senior artiste of Indian classical music. He will be celebrating his 105th birthday on August 19.
 Doc Talk
Signal of obesity
Leptin is not our obesity hormone. Leptin is our starvation hormone. Leptin is a protein that's made in the fat cells, circulates in the bloodstream, and goes to the brain. Leptin is the way your fat cells tell your brain that your energy thermostat is set right. In other words, when leptin levels are at a certain threshold for each person, it's probably genetically set when your leptin level is above that threshold, your brain senses that you have energy sufficiency, which means you can burn energy at a normal rate, eat food at a normal amount, engage in exercise at a normal rate, and you can engage in expensive processes, like puberty and pregnancy.
Tech boost to style
Fashion News Version 9, Pose, Trimirror Fashion or Fashion Sense…various fashion applications have made the going very easy for fashionistas…
Fashion Diary could have helped Kate Middleton avert a faux pas; only if she had downloaded the fashion application, which warns against repeating the same outfit by archiving the date and the occasion you first wore it, on her phone. Technology comes to the rescue yet again, this time safeguarding your fashion sensibilities, updating you on the latest trends, guiding you on what's strictly out and helping you share your prized possessions. The four popular operating systems, Android, Blackberry, Apple and Windows have floated over a thousand fashion applications that promise unique features.
Short & sweet
If one has a deep, driving desire to achieve something, there is no stopping. Such has been the life of IB Verma. A post-graduate in political science, he chose the vocation of a librarian over a lecturer.
Sunny adores Vidya
Both are hot and they are bold, but after all, they are in this dirty business, and jealousy is bound to make its way to their hearts.
But not to worry, there is nothing serious here. It's just that Sunny Leone is all praise for Vidya
Balan.
Appreciation club: Sunny Leone
Humorous bite
When Ranbir Kapoor was asked what brief did Anurag Basu give him to convince him for Barfi!, he replied, “He gave me a Calvin Klein brief and I agreed to do the film.” How witty is that for a deaf-mute character!
Just the right day
Sanjay Gupta and Ekta Kapoor’s Shootout at Wadala will release on May Day in 2013.
May 1 is International Workers’ Day and Labour Day in India. The theme of the film is based on the life of a Maharashtrian labourer who became involved in the first ever police encounter in the country.
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Come fall in love
He is perceived as Indian television’s chocolate boy – Karan Wahi is all set to spread the magic and make you all fall in love. This young and talented actor will soon be seen in Star Plus’ love series Teri Meri Love Stories. Karan who is looking forward to the episode added, “Star Plus has come up with this amazing concept of tele films which are based on different love stories. I am playing a doctor and it’s the chemistry between him and his fellow doctor that creates magic. The episode is full of romance, drama and fun which the audiences will surely love. It was a lovely experience to work in the show.”
Dude, I’m back
Bollywood hottie Ashmit Patel who was last seen in the reality show Big Boss will again be seen on small screen as the host and mentor of the second season of Superstud-The School of Flirt. The show that will soon feature on UTV Bindass is a reality show looking for India’s Ultimate Casanova.
The year ahead
If your birthday is August 18...
It is going to be a memorable birthday, but you need complete rest as you have been facing a lot of mental pressure. Recreation and entertainment will help you relax. An unexpected message from a distant relative brings excitement for the entire family. You may fall in love at the first sight. Today, you would be full of good ideas and your choice of activities will bring you gains far beyond your expectations.
Astro Turf
ARIES: Networking will help you build contacts to further your career plans. You gain insight by looking at the truth and listing priorities. Spend time on fitness routine. Don’t compromise on your views. Some of you may attempt something big. Tarot message: Don’t give up your freedom. Lucky colour: Saffron. Lucky number: 36
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