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Achievers’ Club
They studied, they played and they gave their best shot. Now is the time to bask in
the glory…Here are a few achievers who made their mark in CBSE class XII exams
Cent per cent happy:
We catch Harkirat Badal, on her way to the surprise birthday party she was throwing for her best friend.
Harkirat, daughter to Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Sukhbir Badal, does not like attention. She also does not understand why the focus is on her when others have done better than her. "I got 100 per cent only in psychology," she says.
Anyhow, we get her talking and she gives credit to her family and teachers. "One is under tremendous pressure from self only and if family and teachers start demanding too, one crumbles down." If her school Vasant Valley emphasised on continuous revision, her family initiated her onto praying daily and this is where this girl drew her inner strength from.
Fabric of creativity
The students of NIIFT give expression to their talent for their annual exhibition Suvyan
When the language of art finds a lucid expression in the words of experimentation, it needs no ornaments to define originality and innovation. The students of NIIFT (Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology), propelled the wheels of creativity with the velocity of their expression and intellect as they displayed their work at the annual exhibition,
Suvyan, on the college premises. "This exhibition has been initiated by the students of the Department of Textile Design. During their diploma
programme, the students worked with different textile companies where they created different textiles for apparels and home furnishings by using craft segments and industrial oriental fabrics, both printed and woven," says K Krishna
Murthy, head of the department.
Fresh appeal
Virgin Courtyard introduces mid-summer menu, Summer Sojourn, to beat the heat. The food is light and low in calories
It is that time of the year when the
region is under the hot spell and all you want to do is sit at home (which seems
so boring) or visit the nearest comfort zone (not many options available
though). Here too, one has to risk getting tanned and the food is too heavy for
comfort. But what if you could get all that you wished for and still feel fresh?
Virgin Courtyard, Sector 7, Chandigarh introduces the signature mid-summer menu,
Summer Sojourn to beat the hot, muggy and clammy summer mood. And the best thing
is that it's light and guilt-free!
Bead it!
She quit the legal profession and London and meandered into the streets of Rajasthan to find the treasure trove of semi-precious stones, hints and inspiration in bits and parts only to come up with chunky statement pieces.
Megha Mansahia, overstepped a lot of links, to do what she loves doing--designing
jewellery.
Chain reaction: Megha Mansahia showcases her creations Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Astro turf
ARIES: You will be able to bring your dreams back in focus with the added benefit of your
age and wisdom. You will be in the mood to meet people from different occupations.
Tarot message: Take timely
action. Lucky colour: Fuchsia. Magic number: 46
Historical moment
Dance India Dance Little Masters 2 winner, Faizal Khan, who is currently seen in Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap, had never thought that he’d play the lead. We catch up with this 15-year-old kid to talk about the show.
How do you feel about bagging this role?
I had never imagined that I would get a challenging role like the child
Maharana Pratap.
How are you preparing for the role?
This role is helping me to brush up on my spoken Hindi. When I went through the dialogue sheet for my audition, I came across very difficult and archaic words.
How did you master horse riding?
I was under the impression that learning to ride a horse would be fun and easy. I soon discovered that it was no piece of cake. The very first step which is to sit atop the horse and manage oneself with the reigns and saddle is not that easy. If you grasp the horse too tightly it leaps into the air which may be quite petrifying for a beginner. I am slowly getting the hang of it.
Finally, in a happy space
Manoj Bajpayee has always been an excellent actor. He is now fairly mainstream because of successful films he has done in the past three years. He talks about movies, his space and more.
Words of wisdom: I am an older actor and have found a reliable footing, in the industry, only now. Patience is the key. I never gave up all these years. I am now in a position to pick and choose roles.
Destiny’s child: I believe in destiny and the fact that what belongs to you, will ultimately come to you. I know that a lot of younger actors are getting much ahead of me but that is fine. They have opportunities that I did not and may not even have in the future. Our world is not fair and it is not even perfect. I can be a cynical or I can be a happy man. I want to die a happy man. It is a matter of choice.
New steps
From the dance studio to the stage, follow the moves of the 12 celebrities in the new season of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa as they will be seen with some never-seen-before acts. The season also introduces innovative concepts from relay dance to performing with live DJ music to shaking a leg with an extra partner in Teen Ka Tadka.
Hosting this season is the comic duo - the very quirky and charming, Manish Paul returning for his second innings along with the King of Comedy, Kapil Sharma, taking the viewers on a high dose of laughter and entertainment.
Priyanka Chopra slams Mallika Sherawat!
Priyanka Chopra has slammed Mallika Sherawat for making unpleasant remarks about our country at the international platform.
Mallika who walked the Cannes red carpet called India, a "regressive nation for women". Priyanka Chopra is highly offended at Mallika's remark about India at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.
"I think we are a progressive nation. I disagree that we are a regressive nation. We are all sitting here and talking about educating the girl child, taking our country forward. I think it's a misrepresentation of what our great nation is on the world platform," said the actress recently while at the launch of a mobile application by UNICEF.
Ideological differences: Priyanka Chopra
Step Out
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region would organise a Mega Event CII Tourism Fest at Parade Ground in Chandigarh from December 5-7 to promote tourism in this region, in India and worldwide.
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On the civil side |
Sonam Kapoor and Punit Malhotra are no longer good friends. They have quit their romance to concentrate on their careers. They managed to talk politely to each
other at Karan Johar's birthday party. Good upbringing on both sides.
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Signs of prosperity!
Richa Chadda has gained weight after shooting for Tamanchey. She had to do promotions for Fukrey but she did not fit into the costumes and the makers had to foot the bill for new costumes. Richa is careful of what she eats but she has a tendency to gain weight.
Over and done
Dharmendra has finally become sober and given up alcohol for good. He tried to stop drinking in 2001 but could not go off it completely. This time, it is for life. He opts for a lemonade over a bottle of alcohol! Way to go!
Daredevil attitude
Ayan Mukerji turned the shooting, of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, an adventure for Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. He is close to both of them and made them do many stunts like jumping into the ocean, standing on a mountain etc. Even Ranbir gave Ayan a few dares, which he performed.
 The next big move
Anurag Basu and Ranbir Kapoor have joined hands for a production house. Their next film will go on the floors soon and is not a Kishore Kumar
biopic. He will now keep a share in the profits of his films and charge a lower fee. Clever move by the superstar!
Playing cards: Anurag Basu and Ranbir Kapoor
In the spirit of brotherhood
Neil Nitin Mukesh's shadow is his younger brother Naman Nitin Mukesh. He takes him everywhere he goes. However, the younger brother did not make it to Cannes because the makers of Shortcut Romeo did not want to cough up extra money for two tickets.
 Lucky and how
Both Sonakshi Sinha and John Abraham are being paid a huge amount of money for being a part of Welcome Back. John is charging twice his usual fee and Sonakshi Sinha’s amount is unprecedented. Some people have all the luck!
Cash registers: John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha
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