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Raiders’ arc
With a week to go for the raid de
Himalaya, participants are all warming up
Here it comes, the time when the rallyists of Chandigarh mark in bold red on their calendar. The Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya is set to take off next week, and the talk in the rallying circuit has moved on from how ‘fast’ it will be to who has the best seats, seat belts, roll cages and helmets. A must do for the die- hard rallyists, they are all geared up to keep their date with adventure and pump in adrenaline, as much as they can!
Two wheels of bliss
Bitten by the travel bug, GirishMylandla has enjoyed his solo journeys on his bike across
the country. From Kargil conflict to Orissa’s cyclone, he has seen it all...
Girish Mylandla is celebrating his 50th birthday in style. On a solo journey from Chennai (covering all states and union territories except the islands), his mission is to complete the expedition alone on his Royal Enfield Bullet in 50 days!
In Chandigarh, on the 16th day of his journey on Thursday, Girish stopped by for a chat with us. A group rider in his college days, Girish hit the roads alone in 1996 when all his friends dropped out due to other engagements. He did 12,000 kms in 41 days minus any medical or mechanical back up that year.
Soul journey: Girish Mylandla. Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Astro turf
ARIES: Around the end of the day your intuitive and perceptive skills would be sharp and you would be unusually sensitive to certain things. It would be this perceptiveness that may also heighten your interest in astrology.
The year ahead
If your birthday is October 1...
Your birthday falls this year on the second day of Shradh Paksha [fortnight of Shradhs spanning from September 30 to October
15. You should be prepared to handle unexpected trends in finances. Take care of the increasing expenses. Health will be normal. Benefits at work will increase your confidence. Stop being sure
of yourself and try to work with others in a flexible way. A reliable person like you often gets stuck with boring chores. The only way to get out of this rut is to develop a lifelong passion. Without any warning you will see possibilities where you once encountered brick walls. If you play your cards right, you could have a paper or article published in a respected magazine or journal.
Chatter box
Time for some magic
Samiksha Bhatnagar who was last seen in Sahara One’s Niyati and Sony Entertainment Television’s Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada has bagged two upcoming shows wherein she plays pivotal roles. She will be essaying the role of Harpreet in Veera (earlier titled Sooli Upar Sej Piya Ki) for Star Plus where she plays the wife of the protagonist. Samiksha who is a talented dancer cum singer will also be seen in SAB TV’s upcoming show Baal Veer. This show is a fantasy -based show where she plays the role of Vijdhar Pari who has the power of bijli. Of the nine fairies, she is the strongest one who protects people from evil intentions.
Secret Islands of the stars
Bollywood celebrities work hard, making and promoting movies most of the year. No wonder, they love their annual vacations. Check out some of their favourite destinations
Sand, sea and surfing:
Priyanka Chopra loves Thailand: Priyanka is a beach babe and loves all the islands of Thailand such as Koh Samui and
Phuket. She went on a long overdue holiday to Thailand for a week, a couple of years ago and then went again for her birthday break.
Oriental charm: Priyanka Chopra
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Denial mode
My son is 30 years old. He is an introvert though he has a few friends. He was working but recently lost his job. One reason for that was that he used to get late for work. However, he disagrees and thinks that none warned him about being late. We are worried about him as he hardly goes out and is not getting married as well. We have taken him for
counselling.
For a cause
Punjabi singer Jassi Jasraj is back with his though provoking album
Tezaab 1984: Ik Ardaas
There are some people who try to do their bit regarding some serious issues and Jassi
Jasraj, a Punjabi singer is one of them. He has recently come up with his album Tezaab 1984: Ik
Ardaas. Says Jassi, “The album is based on the 1984 incident. It’s been 28 years and we haven’t seen any sign of justice. The album is a request to everyone to wake up and fight for
it.”
Meaningful act: Jassi Jasraj
Making of a good poem
 Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi organised a Ru-ba-ru with the eminent Punjabi poet, Parminderjeet On Saturday evening at the UT Guest House. The event was attended by a large number of prominent writers of the city.
Parminderjeet has made a name for himself in the field of poetry and literary journalism as well. At the event Parminderjeet regaled the audience with an impassioned account of his journey as writer and publisher, the various milestones and hurdles he encountered and more. He spoke at length on poetry and what he considers a good poem.
Yash Chopra calls it a day
Veteran film maker Yash Chopra turned 80 last week. It was indeed a moment to savour for the film industry and the entire country.
The director also received a special treat when he was interviewed by Shahrukh Khan in a small chit-chat. The conversation was around the life that he has spent in
Bollywood.
Farewell party: Shah Rukh Khan with Yash Chopra
Alia is one in 400!
Director-producer Karan Johar, who is launching Mahesh Bhatt's daughter Alia in his upcoming film Student Of The Year, says the newcomer wasn't the first choice for the movie.
The 19-year-old debutante plays the role of a rich brat named Shanaya Singhania in the film, which also stars newbies Varun Dhawan and Siddharth
Malhotra.
Splurge time…
With wedding season on the way, Silk Utsav at Kisan Bhawan brings the best of fabrics from across the country. Organised by
Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom Sabhayata New Delhi, this exhibition gives the weavers and artisans from across the country a chance to display and sell their ware.
Justin’s day out
Pop star couple Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber love going on romantic Disneyland dates. The 20-year-old singer-actress and her boyfriend like taking time out of the spotlight by visiting theme parks together, but while Bieber insists that they go to Disneyland, Gomez prefers something a little more exciting, reported a publication online.
Here comes the Bonnie
 Miley Cyrus is in early talks to return to the small screen as Bonnie in Bonnie & Clyde miniseries. It would be her first major TV starring role since the end of her Disney series Hannah Montana though she guest starred on Ashton Kutcher's Two And A Half Men. The four-hour miniseries by History and Lifetime will examine the life of two of America's most famous outlaws, whose story continues to enchant entertainment industry, a publication reported.
Bonnie & Clyde is based on the true story of bank robbing couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. In the most famous screen version of the 1930s story to date, the 1967 Oscar-winning movie, Bonnie was played by Faye Dunaway. Cyrus will next be seen in LOL with Demi Moore.
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Weddings are waste of money: Amy Adams
 Enchanted star Amy Adams says weddings are a waste of money. The 38-year-old actress is engaged to Darren Le Gallo and while she wants to get married, she can't help but think it's a lot of money to spend on just one day, reported a magazine. "Weddings are not a good value and I like good value. Still, I'd be disappointed if we didn't have one," Adams said. The actress, who gave birth to the couple's daughter Aviana in 2010 and says the youngster is now the most important thing in her world, leaving work
in the background. — PTI
On track: Amy Adams
 Grapevine has it…
Mallika Sherawat needs help! First, she floats stories about an alleged affair with Antonio Banderas and then when asked about it, she gets her bodyguards to warn reporters and refuses to comment! Attention seeker!
See saw: Mallika Sherawat
 Ranveer joins the league
Ranveer Singh has signed his first ever endorsement deal now, two years after his Bollywood debut. He has a fan following and is a draw at the box office too. He has signed up for a clothing brand. We are sure he will look great!
Brand conscious: Ranveer Singh
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