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Lingual felicity
As he puts forth his creative pearls in thorough words, which he refers to as language of the 'main current', Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, National Sahitya Akademi, unfolds a rather interesting dimension of Hindi as a language. A poet, writer and critic, Vishwanath, in a traditional dhoti and beige kurta, pauses every little while to arrange his thoughts and words. "Language is subject matter to change and since it is heavily influenced by society, which keeps evolving, it does the same," he says.
DEEP THOUGHT: Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari
Heart beats
What started as a friendly association has struck a chord with the viewers. Jasbir Jassi's Dhol is out and fetching a rousing response. The new album with five tracks celebrates the culture of Punjab a la Jassi style. The veteran singer, in Chandigarh, takes time out to chat up.
Melody man: Jasbir Jassi
Fearless take
Women empowerment is one theme that's close to Vinita Sharma's heart. This artist from Chandigarh is troubled by the treatment the fairer sex is getting even today, but she is not the one to take things lying down. She expresses her concern through her canvas.
Choc-o-bloc
If one has to zero down on the food of love, chocolates will win hands down. While the love birds (or love-less ones) gorge on chocolates year along, on this Valentine's week, chocolates gain extreme supremacy.
Give in to the temptation
Out of all the divine food stuffs to appease the sweet-tooth, chocolate in its various forms has always turned out to be the winner. February 9 is commemorated as the Chocolate Day.
Creative strokes
She has an irrepressible urge to paint. Come what may, she'll paint. The media and the surface only become secondary. The cups, tea pots, buckets, trunk boxes, plates, thapi (for washing clothes), glass bottles—every object becomes her muse. Aneesha Modi, she calls herself K. Aneesha, says that she can't restrict herself. "All the walls of my home are painted," she says.
colour and form: Artist Amar Singh depicts tales from mythology and history on his canvas.
Get fashionable
'Fashion Yatra', a lifestyle exhibition, got off to a stylish start at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The grand expo which is a celebration of womanhood on the eve of Valentine's Day will be on till February 9.
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Off the road
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, is set to provide a unique and thrilling experience with Audi Q- drive 2014 in Chandigarh. The event will give Audi enthusiasts a unique off-roading experience with Audi's Q series famous for it's 'Quattro' capabilities.
star track
Rohit gets adventurous
Rohit Shetty is the Blockbuster Man! He talks about hosting a new adventure-based television show, his family, friends, and movie plans.
 Kunal to become Amitabh’s damaad
Katrina, Ali Abbas patch up finally!
On a writing spree
Dolly’s designs for Haider
Chitrangda in a philosophical mood
Angry Arpita
Family guy
Maanayata undergoes surgery
chatter box
Bundle of energy
Playing the role of an angry young man, Ashish Sharma, who is seen as Rudura in Rangrasiya, has been garnering a lot of praise. The actor, who went to great lengths to get into the skin of the character, talks about his role and more.
On a funny note
Mutual consent
Playing the mentor
Traditional touch
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