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Together we can
Women are trained to be givers in our men-centric world, but with changing times they expect the men to share equal responsibility
Man's love is of man's life a part; it is a woman's whole existence, wrote Lord Byron, one of the most widely read British poets, a few centuries ago. The very sentiment is repeated by one of the finest American actress Meryl Streep, when she recently gave the statement, “Women make a religion of relationships. They study how to make them work, while men do not, as a generalisation.” Do women give more in relationships? Are they able to, especially now, in the changed scenario when they also go out and handle work pressure, while also shouldering the household responsibility? We check out… Women are more giving by nature, believes Garima Singh, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax. “For a beautiful, perfect relationship both the partners need to put in efforts,” says Garima. Things might not pan out to be a total 50:50 ratio always though. “So it’s important to understand each others’ perspective towards jobs as well as life. That works in the longer run,” says this officer, whose husband SSP Naunihal Singh also agrees to the fact.

Language no bar
Discovery Science will now run a parallel 24-hour channel in Hindi
New frontier: Rahul Johri Language need not be barrier for anything, the least for science. The fact that there cannot be an easy Hindi word for remote control and so many of its like, need not be a reason to not go ahead with the rest of the translation. Come October and Discovery Science will have a parallel 24-hour channel running in Hindi. “Our language experience worked well for other Discovery channels. So we wanted to go ahead and give our viewers unbarred access to Discovery Science,” shares Rahul Johri, vice-president, Discovery Networks, Asia-Pacific. New frontier: Rahul Johri

It boils down to character...
Actor Manav Vij, who will soon be seen in Punjabi movie Sarsa, says he likes to do character roles…
On screen: Gul Panag (L) and Manav Vij It is experimentation in life and profession that keeps most people going. It is the risk that adds that extra zing to their life. And when these people take to the silver screen, all they care about is the ‘performance’. Manav Vij, television and Punjabi film actor, is all for roles that will give him a wide space to explore his talent. And he does so with his upcoming movie Sarsa, which has been directed by Jatinder Mauhar and stars Gul Panag with Kartar Cheema.

On screen: Gul Panag (L) and Manav Vij

Astro turf
ARIES: You will be focused and alert. Working with colleagues and gaining their support will lead to faster progress on assignments. Seek the advice of those with more experience to get clarity. Tarot message: Don’t accept situations you dislike.

The year ahead
If your birthday is October 2...
Your birthday falls this year on the third day of Shradh Paksha[fortnight of Shradhs spanning from September 30 to October 15]. The day assures much scope at work front. You need to be willing to make adjustments in your personal life. In general, this year will not be a auspicious to start new ventures. You will speak to a superior about a misunderstanding, which has put you in a bad light. Fortunately you will manage to clear things up. You are hesitant and impatient towards a friend who is not interested in you. Don't wear yourself down and look elsewhere.

Chatter box
Malaika’s hidden talent
Malaika Arora Khan who is currently seen on Colors’ India’s Got Talent’s (IGT) is a sexy svelte beauty. She truly epitomises the phrase… beauty with class. We catch up with the diva in a candid chat…
What made you come back with yet another reality show?
This show is different from what I have done before. It has talent from all around, even from the remote places. It has a connect with the masses. It is a different experience for me and I am enjoying it.

Doc Talk
Erase the line
Most people get tensed looking at the mirror while finding visible marked lines for the first time on their face. Crow's feet are referred to the clusters of wrinkles that appear around the outer corners of eyes as skin ages and lose elasticity. These are an early manifestation of the aging process for men and women. These wrinkles are usually made up of a few lines branching out, and they resemble the foot of a bird, hence the name crow's feet.

The ‘in’ side Sukhmani
Layers of comfort
It is said that a third of our life is spent snoozing. Isn’t this enough of an excuse to transform your bed into a comfortable and stylish oasis? You can now recreate those wonderful beds that you see in shops and catalogues with the help of the following tips— The mattress is the foundation of the bed. No matter how much effort you put in, if the mattress is broken or is sagging, you cannot make your bed look good. Replace old mattresses before you begin layering your bed. Over your mattress add a foam cover to add that extra bit of luxury. Pillows are the key to a good sleep. Invest in only the best. Choose a pillow that supports your head and neck properly.

Stress buster
Deal with tensions, now
Every area of our life is affected by stress and each one of us has created one’s own way of dealing with it. Sometimes we allow small things to affect us and they slowly start impacting our personalities. Suddenly we find their impact grow tremendous on our lives. Stress accumulates, takes over and we become slaves to our own self-created environs and circumstances. These are the few ways to judge whether you are heading towards this disaster zone. In case you are, what steps you need to take to avoid this catastrophic situation.
Do you experience fatigue or exhaustion most of the time?
If you do, you are suffering from some stress. Try and help yourself by setting an adequate sleep pattern and discover the secret to a healthy life.

Pet passion
Bundle of Jo(e)y
Staying in hostels and working in the metropolitans, there was only an in-between time when they could have a pet. Did the boys not make the most of it?
"Our parents were a little apprehensive initially and before this we were in hostels, so we anyway couldn’t keep a dog. Once I was in college and one fine day, my brother got him,” laughs Bhavpreet Singh, software engineer and former student of Rayat and Bahra College of Engineering.

Bhavpreet with Joey

Master Chef
Mmmm.....mushrooms!
Okay okay, I know this is a fungus of sorts, but I love mushrooms! Mushrooms can provide more than just taste and texture for our meals. They actually have a surprisingly high nutritional value too. They are excellent for weight loss and lowering blood pressure. It may surprise you to learn that mushrooms. Out rank bananas on the potassium chart ! So, people with hypertension or a high risk of stroke can enjoy tremendous health benefits from a regular dose of mushrooms in their diet. My all-time favourite is this delicious creamy mushroom soup which is essentially a French recipe. Given that, it has a glug of white wine in it, but that can be replaced with a vegetable or chicken stock. The egg yolks also help make the soup richer but can be omitted where necessary.

Bollywood bound
Southern superstar Prithviraj, who makes his Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap's Aiyyaa, is keen to work with the big names of Hindi cinema. "I want to work with all the Bollywood biggies. In that sense I am selfish as an actor," he said in an interview. The actor is a popular name down South and has successful films like Stop Violence, Thirakkatha, Mozhi and Chocolate to his credit. However, it seems his Hindi film career is already on a roll, even before the release of Aiyyaa. He is currently busy shooting for Yash Raj Films' Aurangzeb and is in talks for his third film.

Bad and loving it ...
Actor Vivek Oberoi, who would be a part of upcoming sequel of Krrish as the main baddie, says he loves playing negative characters. Vivek has played characters with grey shades in Company and Shootout at Lokhandwala. "I love villain characters... they are so exciting to play. They are so different and challenging. I have played roles with grey shades, but this character in Krrish 3 is completely black, I am a villain and I am loving it," Vivek said in an interview.

Everyone wants to be Shah Rukh, Salman: Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee feels that he cannot advise wannabes because most of them want to ape the likes of Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan and his suggestions would fall on deaf years. "I don't think anyone wants to become Manoj Bajpayee, everyone wants to become Shah Rukh, Salman and any message from me to them will be of no value," said Manoj when he was asked what message would he like to give to youngsters who look up to him. Manoj Bajpayee

Anne and Adam tie the knot
Hollywood star has tied the knot with actor and jewellery designer Adam Shulman after a four-year relationship. The 29-year-old actress walked down the aisle in front of more than 100 guests who were invited for the wedding weekend, which started with a rehearsal dinner at the Ventana Inn and Spa in scenic Big Sur on the California coast. A nearby private estate was secured for the ceremony. The bride wore a dress by Valentino, after the designer recently confirmed he would be in charge of creating her gown, while the groom dressed in a dapper tuxedo.

Newly wed: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Weighty issues: Hugh Jackman Loss and gain
Actor Hugh Jackman says he only had water for 36 hours to prepare for his role in the big-screen musical adaptation of Les Miserables. The 43-year-old plays an escaped prisoner in the movie. "Tom (Hooper, director) said, 'You know, when we find you you're straight out of prison, which is effectively a labour camp. I need you to be worryingly thin, sunken cheeks.

Weighty issues: Hugh Jackman

Not ready for romance
Hollywood star Tom Cruise is not ready to date yet and has no mystery woman in his life. The 50-year-old actor, whose five-year marriage with Katie Holmes ended recently, has enjoyed a series of late nights out in London recently but friends say he is not ready for a new romance.

Payback time
Singer Chris Brown has reportedly completed his community service sentence for his 2009 assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna, but court is yet to give its views. The 23-year-old was charged for domestic abuse and was placed on probation along with a mandatory sentence of 1,400 hours community service. At least one-third of Brown's community service hours were completed at a Virginia daycare centre where his mother once worked.

Nicki’s expensive thank you gift
Rapper Nicki Minaj spent USD 70,000 on a toy sports car for Lil Wayne's birthday as a thank you for all he has done for her career.