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FLASH BACK
Dining delight
Our last count was thirteen and then we lost count! Howsoever the year may have been; Chandigarh, on an average, was adding a new culinary option each month. Hotels, restaurants, franchisees, a lounge or two; an assorted portfolio put the city strongly on the hospitality map.
The Lemon Tree |
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Ten Downing Street |
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WATCH OUT
Screen presence
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi will organise screening of the film Jaya Ganga on December 27 at the auditorium of the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh. The film has been written and directed by the Indian origin, Paris-based writer, director and journalist Vijay Singh.
A still from the movie Jaya Ganga |
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Warming up
Albeit detailing is a strong feature in men’s wear this season, spelling trend in men jackets is the aviator style, military-inspired, classic single-breasted to double breasted mid-length and short puffer jackets. From strict silhouettes, high necks, hard lines, layered textures to prints there are a host of options.
Global space
Just before 2012 finishes its last leg, The Gaur, an American-style boutique hotel opens its doors in Chandigarh.
Weekly-changing world cuisine, plush rooms, well-stocked bar and banquets, Gaur has it all and much more. If the restaurant seating is comfortable, the bar has ‘sand art’ for the background.
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Chill out: Tastefully done up rooms & variety of food are the plus points of The Gaur. |
Emotionally sound
Singer Taylor Swift says most of her songs are about different types of sadness.
The We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together hit-maker said that she breaks down emotions when writing her songs and one of the main themes is sadness over her love life.
Sad inspiration: Taylor Swift
No political move
Actor-director Ben Affleck has denied the possibility of being Senator John Kerry's potential successor, insisting he is not running for office.
There were reports that he appears on the list to become a US Senator if Kerry is appointed as the Secretary of State.
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Priyanka sad about Barfi!
Priyanka Chopra is sad that her film Barfi! is out of the Oscar race but the actress says she is glad that the film was sent in as the official entry from India.
The Anurag Basu-directed film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as a deaf and mute boy and Priyanka as an autistic girl, was initially in the running to qualify for the best foreign language film category at the 85th Academy Awards but failed to make it to the short-listed nine films.
Sweet & sour: Priyanka Chopra |
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Living life Matru size
Imran Khan plays Matru in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. It was a challenging role for him and he is glad he did it. He talks about an innovative marketing strategy for the film.
SRK to quit smoking?
After Rajnikanth, Randeep Hooda and Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh Khan is believed to be considering giving up on smoking. Shah Rukh, who is known to be a chain smoker, has landed in trouble several times for his smoking habit.
Family show
Jennifer Lopez's twins Max and Emme have joined their mother, her backup dancers and toyboy Casper Smart on stage at the end of the singer's concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The search is on
Hollywood superstar Halle Berry has been spotted checking out churches with fiance Olivier Martinez as part of her wedding planning.
The 46-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has experienced a tumultuous year battling her ex-boyfriend Gabriel
Aubry.
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Sonu pairs up with Nagarjuna
After a gap of seven years, actor Sonu Sood is all set to star with Nagarjuna for another Telugu film
Bhai. The duo, who were last seen in hit Telugu blockbuster Super in 2005, will be seen in Veerabhadram directed film which will hit theatres by the end of next year.
A step forward
Sriti Jha, who abruptly exited her hit show Saubhagyavati Bhav and tackled her marriage rumours, is now excited about doing a new show. She will be the new entry in the hit show Balika Vadhu. Over to her for details.
CHATTER BOX
ASTRO TURF
THE YEAR AHEAD
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