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IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Where hills are the therapy...
An eight-minute ride over river Kaushalaya in an ultramodern Swiss cable car that channels air-conditioning and music by solar energy, kind of prepares one for what awaits at
Moksha, Himalaya Spa Resort. The slow moving all-glass car cuts the fog en route the resort where nature meets modernity.
At around 35 minutes drive from Chandigarh over the Himalayan Expressway,
Parwanoo, Timber Trail's Moksha offers a serene sanctuary with world-class wellness treatments.
NATURE BECKONS: The panoramic view from the swimming pool at Moksha.
Tale tell signs
Master story-teller Xanthe Gresham uses props and gestures to blend education with entertainment
Stories aren't necessarily a by-product of fantasy. These are an outcome of reality as well. But in this case, anecdotes work as an antidote, making the truth sound less bitter. On the same lines, Xanthe Gresham, a storyteller and performer narrates the story of weavers of Kashmir. She uses props and gestures to make it further interesting, thus combining education with entertainment.
Between
lines: Xanthe Gresham. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Unchained melody
The moment one hears the name Sunburn, there is an immediate connect with music and dance! The Blue Blazer, Sector 26, Chandigarh, in a tie-up with Red Bull Flight Club and Sunburn, on Friday invited DJ Tristan Garner from Paris to play at the pre-party of the Sunburn Festival to be held in Goa later this year. We catch up with the successful DJ Tristan Garner.
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Swara in, Aditi out
 Swara Bhaskar from Tanu Weds Manu has replaced Aditi Rao Hydari in Aanand L Rai's Raanjhana. Aditi was said to be acting pricey but later it was revealed that she did not have dates available for the vital character of the hero's friend.
Role change: Swara Bhasker and (below) Aditi Rao Hydari
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Writing his own script
Actor Jackie Shroff talks about his upcoming venture Cover Story & how playing a journalist came easy to him
This is a case of role reversal and for once, it isn't an easy one. Frantic calls to fix up an interview, long wait outside the vanity van, tracking, tracing, re-checking the Dictaphone…actor Jackie Shroff gets a real taste of a journalist's life in his upcoming movie 'Cover Story'. An adaptation of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh's film, The Interview, the film also stars Anjum
Nayar.
Step in style
Wedge and platform heels are surely a toast of this season
Anyone who follows trends will tell you that you need to know the pulse of fashion to stand out in a crowd. So, as the season changes and you plan to slip into new shoes here's a little sneak peek into what the market has to offer for women this season.
Though you would see some new and old designs in the shelf, wedges and platforms are going to
get a warmer reception this season. Comfy and stylish, these heels go well with
skinnies, skirts and dresses too.
In the lanes of art
Enjoy street food, music and art at CITCO Street Art Festival, which opens on Friday evening at the Sukhna Lake
Thirty-five hundred feet of free space, lining the road from Sukhna Lake to Rock Garden, to pour your imagination in — it’s a dream come true for the artistes who got to paint this unique canvas!
As Chandigarh opens its first grand street festival, the nine artistes who got this rare opportunity are most exuberant. “I always thought of doing graffiti on a largescale but there were so many constraints — space, materials, supplies, funding — courtesy the administration, it’s finally happening,” says Deepak Kaushik, who along with partner Anshuman Soni is spearheading the project.
 First-day-first show
A fun-filled Friday
Oh My God (OMG)
Starring: Paresh Rawal, Mithun Chakraborty, Sonakshi Sinha and
Akshay Kumar
Oh My God (OMG) is set on Kanji Bhai (Paresh Rawal), an antique shopkeeper’s life. Kanji Bhai begins to lose faith in God when a slight tremor destroys only his shop in the entire city. The film revolves around his simple lifestyle and his refusal to accept God’s existence.
A still from Oh My God (OMG)
Astro turf
ARIES: The Devil suggests that your relationship will be shaken and stirred. A temptation to overindulge might not be good for your credit card bill. So, be careful. Tarot message: Don’t forsake a new learning opportunity because of pride. Lucky colour: Turquoise.
The year ahead
If your birthday is September 29...
The sign Libra in Latin means ‘balances’ or "scales." Often, a statue of the Goddess of Justice holding the scales or balances is erected over the domes of modern court houses. Therefore, you have an idealistic and generally peace-loving nature.
 Doc Talk
Gem of a smile
There are ‘smile gems’ which add a style quotient to your dazzling whites. Yes, I am talking about tooth jewellery. Having an impeccable smile is a must these days. After all, a smile can win over a
heart! Tooth jewellery basically means sticking small gems on to the surface of tooth to brighten your smile. These jewels are basically crystals mounted on a thin foil of
aluminium.
Chatter box
Jhalak of the students
Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, the young stars from Karan Johar's film Student Of The Year were present on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. They were there to promote their film. The trio enjoyed their time on the sets with the judges and contestants and they put up a performance on stage too. Watch this episode of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Saturday at 9 pm on Colors.
Back and happy!
Vibha Anand, who is currently seen as Suman in Colors’ Kairi, was away from the small screen for a while after her last show Sanskaar Laxmi went off air. And during this period, the actress bagged a Bollywood film that stars Shreyas Talpade. However, this film was not the only reason for the actress distancing away from TV. In fact there is a different story to it. Read on…
Good acting, bad movies!
Sometimes, actors work really hard and give splendid performances in lackluster movies. So people walk out cursing the movie but praising the actor's efforts. We take a look at some recent movies in this category.
Karisma doesn’t follow trends
Karisma Kapoor has evolved into a style icon. She talks about style, fashion,
Kareena, and movies.
Dressing sense: I wear what suits me and I feel comfortable in. I look for comfort always. I love shoes in different
colours. I love wearing black and white outfits. I do not follow trends. I have my own sense of style. I share my shoes with Kareena and she does that too. We even discuss our diets. I don't gain weight easily.
Style statement: Karisma Kapoor
KJo is a Salman fan
Karan Johar might be Shahrukh Khan’s best buddy but that doesn’t stop the filmmaker from expressing his liking for Salman Khan. Salman Khan has been the undisputed star of Bollywood for four years. His movies are sure to score Rs 100 crore and he has a huge fan following. Looking at his supreme aura, Karan Joar is smitten and he expressed his heartfelt desire to work with Salman.
Praise worthy: Karan Johar (R) with Salman Khan
Daredevil Tusshar
After trying his hands out at comedy, Tusshar Kapoor is ready to take to stunts in the literal sense with his upcoming film Shootout at Wadala. Despite being part of several dangerous scenes, the actor insisted on doing them himself minus a stunt double despite the crew warning him against it.
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Mallika?
Antonio Banderas is coming to India and it has been speculated if he is coming here to meet Mallika Sherawat. All this is false and fuelled by her PR agents and the promotion team of Kismat Love Paisa Dill.
Publicity gimmick: Mallika Sherawat
 Whistle blower
Sonakshi Sinha has played the simple girl in most of her films but she can whistle really well. She surprised everyone on the sets of
Son of Sardar with her whistling and they incorporated some of her whistling in the movie.
Fun girl: Sonakshi Sinha
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