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Write lane
Author Reenita Malhotra, who has come up with her first fiction Operation Mom, blends the traditional with the modern
One is, more often than not, gripped by an overwhelming curiosity while in front of an author who has penned three non-fiction works on Ayurveda and more recently, a novel, Reenita Malhotra
Hora, who slips perfectly into the character of an author, a radio show presenter and broadcast journalist, switches roles occasionally yet all the time effortlessly! She opens the conversation with Operation Mom- How I got my mother a life and a man, her book that has been published by Harper Collins.
Photo: Vicky Gharu
Little wonder
Eight-year-old Anushka Chetri of Zee TV's Dance India Dance Li'l Masters Season 3 keeps her entire enthusiasm for the stage…
The little ones with some swell moves have always appeared way too incredulous for reality - the shows where children lock, pop, krump and do whatever it takes to better the stunts they perform on reel! However, it is only the real in person that turns to surreal on stage.
Eight-year-old Anushka Chetri of Zee TV's Dance India Dance Li'l Masters Season 3 is reticent, refuses to dance and yawns while doodling Doraemon on a piece of paper.
Two to tango: Sanam Johar with Anushka Chetri. Photo: S. Chandan
Struck by luck
Saqib Saleem is a garrulous 25-year-old and an actor by accident! Gearing up for the release of his movie Hawaa Hawaai, Saqib talks of his life and being plain 'lucky'.
Role call: I play a skating coach in Hawaa Hawaai. It is way different from the urban, happy-go-lucky roles that I have essayed so far. I had to act mature and loved the challenge. However, it was director Amole Gupte who made me say an immediate yes. To get him as my director at such a nascent stage is just awesome.
Pick(y) and choose!
Artist Picky does not restrict herself to the canvas, but lends her creativity to various media
Picky is particular when it comes to choosing her work. A versatile artist, her art is about
positivity, happiness and optimism. "Whether the work is abstract, pop, modern or rebellious, the tone remains positive," says this Ludhiana-based artist.
Picky does not restrict herself to the canvas alone, but passionately paints walls and other surfaces as well! She has been participating in the India Art Fair and has mostly showcased her work in group exhibitions.
Wide Canvas: Picky. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
chatter box
Cook up a storm
It’s time to wear your apron, pick up your knife, bring out the appliances you've forgotten you had at home and brush up your cooking skills! History TV18 is ready to whet the appetites of the Indian audiences with Miguel's Feasts, a show hosted by the new superstar of the Australian food scene Miguel Maestre.
Star track
Ek hai Tiger...
Tiger Shroff-starrer Heropanti's trailer has got positive reviews and great buzz. Tiger is an introvert and mild-mannered. He talks about movies, girls and more.
Astro turf
ARIES: The recent burst of enthusiasm has run out of steam temporarily and pausing to catch your breath is okay. Make this an easy day on riding anything that needs concentration and effort.
The year ahead
If your birthday is April 9...
Number 9 and Mars make you assertive as well as authoritative. This allows you to handle unfavourable situations easily on any front. The year promises a happy and serene domestic life, as prosperity reigns. This is because you will be financially well this year and also be able to save. It is a good year for academic achievements. Health-wise, the period seems satisfactory. A chance of going abroad for some students may materialise this year. An influential person will grant you a
favour. November and February are significant months.
Doc Talk
Line of control
Having youthful skin is every woman's dream. When lines start appearing, ones effort to keep it supple becomes more pronounced. By starting the regimen early in life and using the modern techniques and creams available, we sure can push our age back.
Regular use of sunscreen lotion is important. It has to be applied half an hour before you go out in the sun and one coat gives you protection for three hours. It has to be applied on cloudy days also as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate the skin even on cloudy days. Half of the battle against ageing is won if we use sunscreen everyday. Even at home sunscreen can protect your skin from the domestic lighting.
The ‘in’ side
A look to die for
Tie and dye is a process of folding, twisting, pleating or crumpling fabric or a garment and binding with string or rubber bands, followed by application of dye. It is a simple process of creating colourful patterns on fabric using the resist method. Today tie and dye is not just limited to clothing, it's being used by interior designers, world over, to create stunning effects.
 Punjabi Tadka
From heart and soul
The transformation is amazing. The minute he gets on the stage, this soft spoken singer transforms into a live wire. His high-pitched voice casts a spell. Ranjit Singh Bajwa from Gurdaspur poses with his award, which he recently won at PTC Music Awards for the best song Jatt Di Akal in the folk category. "Last year, I watched the awards on the TV and this time I was performing there," Ranjit says making no effort to hide his childlike enthusiasm.
Ranjit did his MA in Music before he plunged into his passion, singing which is what defines him right now. Performing in front of a live audience almost everyday, Ranjit
Bawa, as his fans know him, has a new life to look forward to.
The story so far: I sang Bol Mitti Dey
Bawaeya at university for a long time, so everyone started calling me 'Bawa'.
Defining moment: The success of my track Jatt Di Akal has changed everything for
me. It has been appreciated by one and all.
Weight watch
A bad transaction
Studies have shown a link between a diet high in trans-fatty acids with
weight gain
Trans fat is a type of unsaturated fat that behaves like a saturated fat because of its chemical structure. It increases the risk of heart disease by increasing the "bad" LDL cholesterol, while also lowering the "good" HDL cholesterol in our blood.
CELEB POINT
Listen to your heart
It's the election season. You can feel it around. This time I feel it's more aggressive than ever before. Everyone campaigning on a war footing! For their people, for their ideologies, for their parties! And some are just following the tide...
The interesting thing is that many from my fraternity are contesting. Film personalities have contested before, but never so many! In fact, I was offered a candidature too, but I guess one I'm not ready for it yet as it's a very responsible job and besides, my hands are full with something I really love--acting!
An emotional outlet
Yashika who has penned A Tug of War talks about the relationship problems of teenagers
While in conversation with Yashika Nayyar, we stand informed that there are two kinds of books-books which she says are must read and that then there are books that fall in the category of the perfect book.
Of memory & pain
Her family has kept Simmi Marwaha (Surinder Kaur) alive long after she left for heavenly abode. A young journalist, she was on duty when hit by a private bus driver. Eleven years on, Simmi has been kept alive by her well wishers in a unique manner. This year too her birthday on April 3 was celebrated by giving honours to young journalists. Also, a compilation of poems Rait Ka Ghar was released by her mother Rajinder Rosy who has done a couple of poetry collections and translations. The trust set in her name does charity works for sick and old and also provides assistance for those injured in road accidents. Rait Ka Ghar is a collection of 12 poems, nine written by the budding journalist herself.
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