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Literary licence
A book launch extended to include a couple of authors, stretched over a couple of days is unfair to the entire literary fraternity. Do we need literary festivals? Yes we do. Do we need a lot of literary festivals? Can there be too much of a good thing? Moreover, how much is too much?
Lyrical notes
The young audience was waving in unison, having come to Ludhiana from various parts of the country for a live concert by the popular pop-rock band Euphoria at the 18th National Youth Festival being held at the Punjab Agricultural University. The enthusiasm was indeed electrifying and infectious.
Singer Palash Sen performs at the show Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Warm up to the soup
The days are short, evenings cold and long. As you curl up on your couch after a day’s work, a hot, steaming cup of soup makes for a perfect companion. It’s full on nutrition, low on the calorie meter; adds to your looks and helps keep your weight in check.
Soups make a staple in celeb diets. Right from Malaika Arora Khan to Elizabeth Hurley, both very well-maintained celebrities, soups form a substantial part of diet chart.
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So natural
It's only a few who have the courage and zeal to follow their dreams. Mintu Singh Azad took on life as it unfolded; joined teaching profession, wrote content for a few years while her passion always beckoned. Two years back, this woman let go of everything else and sat down to paint.
Lines & forms: Mintu Singh
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Finding Mann
Try telling Babbu Mann that he unapproachable, getting him on the phone or meeting otherwise is a Herculean task, and he would laugh it off saying that 'he has been trying to find himself for the last 20 years, but he still hasn't been successful'.
Standing close to Pammi Bai who releases his album Meri Jugni at Darling Buds Clinic, Sector -17, we try to make an effort to find more of him. With of course Pammi Bai smiling radiantly and nodding in approval.
Pammi Bai and Babbu Mann
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TRENDSETTER
Balancing act
Elegance, attitude and smartness all go hand-in-hand and if we are looking for second glances then each wannabe fashionista has to cultivate these qualities. Balance in these qualities is what Palak Dhir, a Montessori school trainer, is looking for…
Your sense of style?
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Sensible take
Sushmita Sen rarely makes public appearances these days. She is busy being a hands-on mother and businesswoman and above all, an inspiration to millions. She talks about artistic expression, her children, and more.
Here & now: Sushmita Sen
Sonakshi sad over Lootera nominations
The award season is here and apparently Vikramaditya Motwane's critically-acclaimed film Lootera is missing from many major categories.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who received praises for her performance in the film, turned to Twitter to expresses her disappointment over the snub.
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Prasoon running all the way
Prasoon Joshi is thrilled that Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which he wrote, has bagged the best film award at the 20th annual Life OK screen awards.
The film marks the lyricist's debut as scriptwriter.
Queen-size problem
Anurag Kashyap is known for his low budgets and simplistic films, but the filmmaker's upcoming production Queen has been one of his toughest films so far. Produced by Viacom Motion Pictures and Phantom Films and directed by Vikas Bahl, the Kangana Ranaut-starrer was shot across 140 locations in three countries.
The grand entry
A splashy, flamboyant entry that sends the fans into an uncontrollable frenzy is a must when you have a star as big as Salman Khan making an appearance on a television show! So, out came the dhol-tashas, the nagadas and the tutaaris when it was time for Sallu Bhai to visit the sets of India's top-rated dance reality show, Dance India Dance.
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