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Through the looking glass
Artist
Harjeet Singh Sandhu
from New York is an expert at creating mosaic works with glass
Unassuming…he pulls out sketches and magazines from the 'only' bag (probably) that he could manage to get from New York. Artist Harjeet Singh Sandhu had to trade his luggage for paintings he had packed for an exhibition in Chandigarh.
"The airport authorities said I couldn't carry so many works of art, mostly big-sized. I consulted my friend in college, Sadhna Sangar, decided to leave my luggage behind and get all the paintings," says Sandhu, as he prepares to talk about his journey from being a physical education teacher to a painter. A mosaic artist, Sandhu puts his work ‘Colored Mirrors’ on display at the Punjab Kala Bhawan-16, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
A mosaic work of Baba Farid is what he wants to begin his story with… "I think I had an artist in me. When I was a kid, I would make clay toys.
Cut to cut: Harjeet Singh Sandhu with his mosaic work.
Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Beat the best!
Sachit Takkar, who has given music in popular Punjabi albums, is creating waves with his electronic beats…
Some years back, everyone, just about everyone, was either singing, dancing or making a Punjabi music album. Does this remind you of the scenario in Punjabi movies right now? With music production growing into a distinct field, Punjabi videos are beginning to rock again. Sachit Takkar has given music in popular Punjabi albums and he sees the best in it.
Cuts & colours
Little did the family know that the interest kindled by watching his mother adept in the beauty business would make an expert of Abhay Girdhar in this field to the extent that he would represent the country on the international platform. He got this honour recently when he got to show his expertise in hair styling and coloring , being the sole representative from India for the Best of Asia pacific held at Bali Indonesia , sponsored by the house of Matrix UK.
Astro turf
ARIES: Your card manifests material and emotional abundance with inner strength, maturity and communication skills. A good time to compete for a position of power. A general feeling of dissatisfaction lingers throughout the day. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 62.
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 7...
Your main focus in year 2013 would be your children. You should take care of their needs by judging them yourself as they lack communication power. They will find it difficult to express themselves. Due to their lazy attitude, they may get scolding in school as well. Your children should donate food and clothes to needy. As far as health matters are concerned, you have to understand that aggression is bad for your health. You should take remedial measures so that your heart remains in good condition. If you are having some heart problems or blood related problems take special care of your body. Period from January to mid February would be quite difficult for you. Take effective measures and take care of your health.
Chatter box
Sapna’s Bigg chance
The latest contestant to be evicted from Bigg Boss is Sapna Bhavnani whose spurts of madness kept everyone in the house entertained. There were times when she overdid it and that resulted in some controversies, which made for the highlights of the season. Sapna’s mood swings made all the contestants maintain a distance from her except for Aseem Trivedi. As she leaves the house, she takes back memories and a few new friends from the house.
She's got the looks
In the last and concluding part of a style feature by Karisma Kapur, we tell you what she thought of the styling of some actresses in their movies. She also shares how this look can be integrated into women's daily lives...
Kareena Kapoor: Gorgeous lady Kareena Kapoor Khan beats all when it comes to style and beauty. The pretty lady stands tall amongst the other prominent actress with her incredible avatar and fashion. One wouldn't forget her stellar act in the movie Heroine, where she killed it with her bold looks and ultra exclusive outfits.
Stress buster
Make a new beginning…
We have just stepped into the New Year and I know it’s very important for all of us to be feeling good about our lives. We all have the ability to stretch in order to strive to get what we really want and we all must look ahead to a year that could be your best year yet.
Most of us are always looking forward to the same basic things with the coming in of each New Year:
The ‘in’ side
Leading the garden path
Walkways are not just a means to get around your garden but are a great
adventure in themselves. They help connect the key areas in your garden.
Design: Garden paths can be as simple as a line of stones marking an
established dirt trail or as elegant as granite slabs intricately laid together.
Straight pathways are indeed easier to make but they lack the element of
surprise and fail to add fluidity to your garden design. Take advantage of the
contours of your garden and go for undulating pathways. Such paths invite the
guests to slow down and appreciate your garden’s personality. Make your path
wide enough for at least two people to walk together and if space is an issue,
one person should be able to walk comfortably.
Walkway:
Garden paths can be simple as line of stones or something as fancy as granite slabs
TREND SETTER
Brands bargain
Every person has a sense of style in his own right. Yet there are only a few who can attract second glances, who have the power to make the camera go zoom on them. It could be tousled hair or torn jeans. Our this week’s face in the crowd is Deep Khaira, 27, businessman who believes in being himself under all circumstances.
Your sense of style is…
I wear only what suits me. More importantly, I like to believe that I wear confidence on my sleeves. This is the basic philosophy behind every time I dress.
 Indulge
Fresh start
The Pewter Room launches a Sunday breakfast menu with an array of Continental, Punjabi and British style breakfast, all under one roof.
“We have started this breakfast menu catering to the early risers and the late risers on Sundays and that is why we start serving at 9 am and continue to 3 pm,” says Ganeev
Bains, managing director, The Pewter Room and The Blue Blazer. “We are offering an array of choices in the English breakfast with a combo meal, including freshly baked bakery basket, choices of eggs or pancakes or waffles along with fresh fruits, juice and off course tea or
coffee.
Morning delight: Sunday Breakfast Menu at Pewter Room
Catfight between Anushka and Deepika?
Like films, the ad world is also a competitive world. Actors crave for good brands as it is an easy way to earn good bucks. Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone have taken their rivalry from filmdom to the ad world and they're all for it. Reports are doing the rounds that Anushka Sharma is unhappy with Deepika Padukone for snatching away her brands.
All about Matru and Bijlee
Anushka Sharma plays Bijlee and Imran Khan plays Matru in Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. The ace director talks about his special characters.
Matru: Matru played by Imran has a special bond with his village. He has completed his law education at a reputed university but chooses to go back to his village and serve his people and improve their state of living. He gives up a job in a big city. He dresses and lives and talks like the villagers but he chooses to take a stand against oppressors instead of submitting to their demands. He is sensitive to his own culture.
Nargis to marry Uday Chopra?
The buzz is that Rockstar actress Nargis Fakhri is going to enter into wedlock with Uday Chopra, but she denies the news. Nargis who debuted opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar vehemently denied the report of her wedding to Uday. The 33-year-old actress took to twitter to clear the weather of her marriage, "Happily single and totally into my work. I am not getting married anytime soon to anyone. Who started this rumour?" Fakhri posted.
High Spirits
Silky passion
An evening delight designed to fulfill all your passion.
Instructions: In a cocktail shaker pour Fuel Vodka and passion fruit syrup, lemon juice and add some ice cubes. Shake and pour half of it in a wine glass. Now add crushed ice and add 90 ml of Nine Hills wine. Add some crushed ice and top it with the remaining liquid in the cocktail shaker. Serve chilled.
Love is in the air
Punjabi films are going places. Saadi Love Story directed by Dheeraj Rattan releases January 10 is a romantic movie with lots of exciting twists and turns. Dheeraj is a successful script writer. He has written Punjabi films, Mel Karade
Rabba, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, Jatt and Juliet, Dharti, Taur Mittran Di, Best of Luck. In Bollywood too, Dheeraj has written scripts for Mumbai Salsa, Aagey Se Right, Haal -e-
Dil, 1920, Shaapit - The Cursed. He adds, "I am from Amritsar and now that I have got an opportunity to make a film in Punjabi. Punjabi films being made these days are at par with International standards."
Eros International and Jimmy Sheirgill Productions film Saadi Love Story is a complete entertainer. Jaidev has given the music and the songs of the film are sung by Kunal
Ganjawala, Sumitra Iyyer, Navraj Hans, Amrinder Gill, Diljit Dosanjh and Lehmber
Hussainpuri.
 Home team
Riteish Deshmukh has purchased a celebrity cricket team and his wife Genelia D'souza is the brand ambassador for the same. He has big plans for his own team now. Genelia has even designed the look of the team.
New gain: Genelia D’souza
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