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Short & sweet
There is an abiding charm about cinema and when it is about short films, the whole experience of viewing becomes sublime...
 Cinema, with its ability to permeate into the souls of its audience, offers a wide scope for showcasing one’s creative streak than probably any other form of art. Short films, however, have often been criticised for their inability to draw in the crowds. It is about time we save our judgements about short films and cherish the fact that they do indeed make a difference.
On the brighter side, youngsters today are defining the concept of short films on a different paradigm of creativity altogether while considering that the short films are being recognised at the Oscars and many other film festivals across the world.
Different arena: If you were wondering whether documentaries and short films are similar, Archana Singh, head of the department of School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, clarifies, “Considering the media exposure these days, the attention span of the masses is very limited.
A powerful message
Bunty’s Tree
, a short animation film based on late Jaspal Bhatti’s vision and directed by his son Jasraj Bhatti, is set for screening at the prestigious REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival in Los Angeles…
You need not be physically alive to touch a million lives and tell the untold stories that not only matter, but make a difference. Bunty’s Tree, short animation film and late Jaspal Bhatti’s vision, makes it to the prestigious REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater and Asia Society) International Children’s Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The royal taste
Lucknawi, Awadhi and Mughlai cuisines are a huge hit among Ludhiana folks
Fragrant ingredients — dry fruits, kesar and many more — are set to delight Ludhiana residents even as the city folks are taking to
Lucknawi, Awadhi and Mughlai cuisines in a big manner. Experimentation is the keyword and hotels as well as restaurants are trying their best to cater to their
tastebuds, which seek the exquisite! Dampuk, as part of the Lucknawi cuisine, offers the
shorbas, kormas, gilafi kulchas, salans, gobhi musallams et al. It offers a special taste that can only be maintained using the original method of preparation of these dishes. “Some of them are made only in copper utensils,” says Master Chef Shaeem
Quraishi, Made In India, MBD Radisson Blu.
First-day-first show
Full of fun
Directed by Sonam Nair and produced by Karan Johar, Gippi is a Hindi drama film that features newcomers, Riya Vij and Taaha Shah in the lead roles. The plot of the film revolves around Gippi, a 14-year-old girl, who lives in Shimla with her mother Pappi and her younger brother Booboo. She is awkward, overweight, and trying to deal with the physical, emotional and social changes that accompany a growing teenage girl. Meanwhile, she falls in love with an older, brooding heartbreaker and is publicly scorned. This makes her decide to take her life in her own hands and stand against Shamira, a bully in the school elections. Regardless of the final outcome, Gippi makes sure she has a great journey, filled with delicious desserts and funny teachers.
Astro turf
ARIES: You can achieve quite a lot once you get going. Never trust a stranger. In close relationships, do not let friends and family get in the way. Use your logic and reason to deal with difficulties.
 Chatter box
Back with a bang
Popular show, Remix, will be back again on Channel V from 20 May at 4 pm (old episodes). Remix was previously used to air on Star One. This youth centric show became a rage amongst the youngsters. It’s hit the screens for the first time almost eight years ago and since then it has been revered by the masses. Many television actors started their career with it namely, Karan Wahi, Raj Singh Arora, Priya Wal and Kunal Karan Kapoor.
Myriad hues of Bollywood
Bollywood has a variety of superstars. Some of them can act, some cannot. Some of them are gorgeous and some are not. We list a few actresses and tell you their unique qualities and what they have proved by their success
TRENDSETTER
Simply chic
Sunanda Sharma, a fashion designer, likes to experiment. She loves singing, travelling and photography. Her favourite pastime is to go on a geri or hangout at a local coffee shop with friends. With her confidence and creativity, she transforms the simplest of things into a style statement. Sunanda is a girl who stands out.
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The shade card
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A model presents a creation by designer Marta Arredondo, of Colombia from her collection inspired by Wayuu Indian culture, during the Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collection for Platform Bogota at Bogota Fashion Week.
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Sip & bite
After being awarded as the Best All-Day Dinning Restaurant, Buzzczar at The Maya Sector 35 brings to you the Summer Cool Drink-n-Food Combo Month.
For the entire month, one can gulp down reasonably priced drinks along with a snack and main course at even better rates.
It's happening
It comes naturally!
When you capture a precious moment in a photograph, the memories echo for a lifetime. And when the intention behind it is deep and humane; the picture becomes all the more significant. They say that every picture tells a story. For Nitin Rai Chaudhary it's the story of how he admires the little things around him. Displaying a selection of 42 photographs in a solo exhibition A Tribute Towards Nature!! Towards Humanity!! at Books n Brews-16, Chandigarh, Nitin captures the intricacies of nature.
“Photography is not about random clicking,” says Nitin “I capture time, beauty, people, places, nature and every single click has a story behind it. It's so fulfilling that
it keeps giving me the energy to discover something new out of the ordinary everyday.”
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Positively happy
Why do some people have more negative thoughts and why are some people cheerful most of the time? Can one change
this?
— Ashish, Chandigarh
Well, we are all born with different personalities and our environment also influences the way we react to situations. The brain is still poorly understood but different areas of the brain are active in different disorders. So though many people with disorders like OCD need medication, many people can also rewire their brain with cognitive behaviour therapy where a person is taught to develop new ways of thinking in particular situations. However, the doctor needs to decide whether medicine is required or not. People can be taught to be more cheerful. Pessimistic people tend to dwell on what has gone wrong in the past, can be taught to change the thoughts by teaching them
to dwell on what went well that day.
Amitabh Bachchan did The Great Gatsby for free
Amitabh Bachchan, who is expected to attend the screening of Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby at Cannes Film Festival, says that he didn’t charge for the film. The Great Gatsby is Amitabh’s first Hollywood film, in which he has a cameo as the Jew, Meyer Wolfsheim.
Beyonce's 17,000 pounds thank you
Pop diva Beyonce treated her entire crew to a 17,000 pounds dinner party to mark the end of her show.
Sugar and spice
Singer-actress Selena Gomez says her relationship with boyfriend Justin Bieber is crazy and intense.
The 20-year-old has had an on and off relationship with the Baby hit maker and while they haven't clarified the status of their love life, she admitted that all the attention surrounding them hasn't made their time together easy.
Foot loose
 National shoe chain Rocia Shoes has opened its newest store in Chandigarh in Elante Mall. The store brings international trends to the city.
Rocia hails from the house of Regal Shoes, a footwear brand credited with over 50 years of style and superiority. Rocia's accessories collection includes an impressive array of handbags, wallets, belts and shoe care products.
What makes a visit to a Rocia store interesting is its classy décor, intimate environment, comfortable prices, and attention to details related to customer service. The launch is being celebrated with an inaugural celebratory offer of 20 per cent off which is valid up to May
12. — TNS
Skeletons in the cupboard
Sin City star Jessica Alba has admitted to stealing her parents' car when she was just 12 and dabbling with alcohol at the age of
11. The 32-year-old, who raises two daughters with husband Cash Warren, said she was a wild child, reported a
website. “We accidentally drank Wild Turkey (whiskey). How old was I? 11?” Alba said. To the confession, Alba's mother said, “It's a little shocking. You drank Wild Turkey in sixth grade?”
— PTI
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