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Sizzling salsa
A fabulous workout, confidence booster and above all a great relaxant, Latin American dance Salsa has many takers
A Latin American dance has people in its grip all around the world! But then, why not — great music, sensual moves, meeting and greeting people from the opposite sex; Salsa is a sizzling dance form that has won supporters all across the world.
The International Salsa Festival that concluded recently in the Tricity beckoned dance enthusiasts from different parts of the country to celebrate their common passion. Salsa has spread its foothold in City Beautiful as well.
Loud & clear
Even as a third-generation into the family of classical artists, music was never a predicted path. It happened only at the ripe age of 17, an outcome more out of acceptance of an open challenge rather than inheritance of an illustrious background. Pt Kaivalyakumar quotes his civil engineering degree followed by a Bachelors in Commerce before he speaks of how post-graduation in music finally happened.
A young take
It all depends on what you think is more important - the end product or the intentions. In this case, if you give priority to the first, you might get disappointed but the intentions do matter. The debut short film by Samarth Mehta and Mohit Gupta, two city-based youngsters, can at best be seen as an attempt at film-making. The quality is debatable, but because it takes courage to try a hand at film-making and telling an original story, the effort should be appreciated. The 18-minute film is a story of a boy who suffers from the guilt of believing that he is responsible for his girlfriend’s death. “It’s because he wished that his girl has no right to live after she left him,” Samarth says.
John to reopen
Though the 1959-Nanavati murder case has long been forgotten, John Abraham is set to re-open the case once again on celluloid. He is set to produce a film on the same and will also act in it.
The Nanavati murder case saw naval commander KM Nanavati tried in court for the murder of Prem
Ahuja, his wife's lover.
Rajat writes to Anna, Arvind
Rajat Kapoor has written to Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejiriwal to show them Ankhon Dekhi. Rajat Kapoor recently launched the trailer of his upcoming movie Ankhon Dekhi, which has got great response from the audience.
Visa issues
Bipasha Basu was supposed to be in Malaysia for the Temptations Reloaded tour but she had to stay back in Mumbai due to visa issues. The organisers could not get her work permit on time.
Undercover couples
Jab pyaar kiya toh darna kya...is a diktat that these high profile Bollywood couples do not follow. They would rather keep their romance under wraps
For women, by a woman
She has indomitable spirit; she can think out-of-the-box and this thinking can define a change. It is to this spirit, to this strength of a woman that Dr Suchita Malik dedicates her third book Women Extraordinaire.
vanity box
Brush off the residue
The list of brushes and what you use them for is just as important as how do you keep your brushes and how often should you clean them. Residue of old make-up, oil, grime, dead skin cells, bacteria…there is too much piling out there on the bristles to be scrubbed clean. Frequent cleaning of the vanity kit is as important as it is overlooked. Typically most experts suggest washing them every week, however, if that appears too much then they must be given a bath at least every fortnight. Anything less, is not good enough.
Master Chef
Tomato matters!
Yes dear readers, tomatoes do matter! They don't just liven up our meals in gravies, sauces and salads, they also have amazing health benefits for our body. A good source of vitamins C, A and K; potassium, and fiber, they are a nifty low-calorie, low-fat package. Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, an anti-oxidant that protects against chronic diseases. Here comes the best part! Lycopene within tomatoes is even better absorbed in our bloodstream when they are cooked. This southern style tomato chutney will be a hit with your family.
green thumb
Learning curve
We have normally been talking about big gardens with sprawling lawns, beds climbers, shrubs or even trees. But that does not make any sense for those who have limited space but have love for plants and want to have these in the household. What should they do?
Doc Talk
Chin up
A double chin occurs when the skin located under the chin area loses elasticity from the breakdown of elastin and collagen fibers.The term double chin generally refers to the presence of a flab fold below the chin resulting in a loss of contour between the lower face and the neck. Double chins, the unwelcome destroyers of facial contour, tend to come with advancing years as we naturally gain weight-and the loose skin, weaker muscles, and free-falling fat do their thing.
CHATTER BOX
Pick & choose
He played Yuvi in Remix and since then hasn't looked back. Raj Singh Arora, who now plays Mihir in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is glad to be doing a second lead as it gives him the freedom to do different work. We catch up.
Dressing down
Known for its lavish sets and extravagant costumes, Zee TV's top-rated historical drama Jodha Akbar always sees its lead pair — Jodha (played by Paridhi Sharma) and Akbar (played by Rajat Tokas) in royal finery. Investing time and effort in ensuring that their look is authentic, the costume designers have always worked on designs that are both well-researched and bear that unmistakable Mughal imperial stamp.
The year ahead
If your birthday is February 19...
Astro Turf
ARIES: It is important that you use your time in a worthwhile manner. Pointless arguments and debates will only waste time, therefore, do not engage in them. The future looks bright and hopeful. Tarot message: Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones. Lucky colour: Peacock-blue. Lucky number: 61.
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