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Strong words, stronger spirit
Singer-actor Nishawn Bhullar’s Suhe Phull is going to the Punjabi International Film Festival, Toronto. He has made a stepping stone of every obstacle that has come in his path
Sometimes in the middle of the night when sleep ceases to honour him, he likes to take the road that takes him to his village in
Hanumangarh, Ramsara Narayan, Rajasthan, where he grew up. A place that still smells of his childhood marred with struggles, that reminds him of the sacrifices his parents made — a place that inspired him to move out and a place that he would love to return to every now and then.
Bhangra blast
The foot-tapping Punjabi dance form Bhangra has over the years delighted one
and all. Various permutations and combinations have now made it even more
effervescent
The likes of Rishi Rich, Bally Sagoo and Punjabi MC literally pulled Bhangra from the cultural shows and onto the dance floor of Southall clubs. Bohemia, the first-ever Punjabi rapper, made us believe that it was possible to rap in the language and just as beautifully as
brashfully! Yo Yo Honey Singh famously spoke of how it was even possible to pao bhangra on Angrezi beat. The spirit of the dhol lends itself effortlessly well to the format of the West.
Experimentation mode
The overhaul in Bhangra music can be completely credited to the second generation Punjabi diaspora that experimented with the genre. The British Asians who combined Punjabi lyrics with electronica and everything else that the West had to offer. Malkit Singh, Punjabi By Nature, Juggy D and the like go down the hall of fame. Bally Sagoo, Indian music producer, can be credited with several hits and introducing the reggae and bhangra trend known as bhangramuffin.
Doc Talk
A reason to smile
The nasolabial folds, commonly known as "smile lines" or "laugh lines" are the two skin folds that run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. These folds become a cosmetic problem when they get deep and more pronounced. Some have associated darkness of skin colour along these lines making them look odd. For most, such deep smile lines are nothing to smile about. These lines or creases tend to get deeper as we age. The folds when more pronounced make one look older and tired than ones actual age thus becoming cosmetically undesirable.
In the magical world
What happens when the mystery of street magic meets the raw power of science? Breaking Magic fuses the showmanship of the two and makes you learn the chemistry, physics and biology powering world's greatest illusions. Sounds like something? Discovery Channel's show Magic of Science 2 in its second season is "a lot stronger with some better and pure magic." Billy Kidd, one of the popular magicians, who'll be a part of the series, goes above and beyond the typical well-rounded performer. "There are 15 episodes in it altogether and I think there will be some better magic and some cooler science. You will also see little bits of pure magic that is not science-based," shares the UK-based magician about what to expect.
Rock and rose
Zyra refers to the brightness of morning and this latest range of jewellery launched by Tanishq is bright and colourful just like the spring on its full bloom.
The collection, first to be launched in Punjab, is studded with diamonds set in white and yellow gold. Along with diamonds there are stones in hues of reds, light pinks and deep oranges.
Queeta Rawat, who has been with the design team of Tanishq for more than nine years, talks about
Zyra, "Flowers and its intricately embedded patterns have been the inspiration for this new-age floral diamond collection." This some 100-piece collection has neck pieces, earrings, rings and bracelets.
Designer
touch: Zyra presents floral designs in diamonds and gold. PHOTO: Manoj Mahajan
Sheath at sight
Tapering dresses and loose lowers are what you should be wearing this summer
Their collection at the Wills India Fashion Week was received well. The mix of drape and structure was an unusual combination and caught the fancy of fashion enthusiasts. Kiran and
Meghna, the fashion designer duo, behind the Myoho label, couldn't ask for more.
They give some fashion tips that will perk up your style quotient. What's in:
This season, sheath dresses are very popular. We have already seen a lot of celebrities sporting it, from Madhuri Dixit to Deepika
Padukone, and will continue to see more.
Master Chef
Paneer perfection
Shahi paneer has almost become the best known restaurant dish in the paneer category, sidelining the less considered "do-pyaaza". Do pyaaza is exactly that, two different styles of prepping the onions that go into making this lovely dish. One lot is chopped fine and browned well so it lends towards a mushy, robust gravy. The other portion is left in large pieces which are nick-named 'petals'.
400 gm fresh paneer
4 medium onions
2 tsp kasuri methi
1--2 tbsp chopped green chilli
5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tsp jeera
3-4 elaichis
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dhaniya powder
¼ tsp haldi powder
chilli powder
salt to taste
¾ tsp garam masala
½-1 tsp sugar
5 tbsp oil
2 tbsp cream
2-3 tbsp chopped dhaniya
Astro turf
ARIES: The day can be somewhat tricky as far as relationships are concerned, so avoid getting into confrontations. Business people should plan meetings and important deals post lunch.
Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: pomegranate red.
Magic number: 41
The year ahead
If your birthday is April 13...
Your birthday falls on Baisakhi. The year ahead, will be full of activities and you will keep a busy schedule professionally and socially. Promising news will fill you with happiness, making you hope for a promotion or some improvement in your career. Avoid confronting with your beloved as this could lead to arguments. Number 13 indicates change of plans and places. In some of the ancient writings it is said, "He who understands the number 13 will be given power and dominion".
Chatter box
Hearts locked, lips sealed
Rumours are that actors, Rafi Malik and Dimple Jhangiani, might be dating. The couple met during the ongoing Box Cricket League and since then seem to be inseparable. Rafi plays lead in Sony's Desh Ki Beti Nandini. Though the couple isn't admitting to the amorous feelings, but time will tell!
Star track
SRK, Madhuri to perform at IPL
The buzz is that the elegant and beautiful Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit and superstar Shah Rukh Khan will perform at the gala Indian Premier League (IPL) dinner to be held in Abu Dhabi.
According to reports, despite the Indian Premier League management planning to start its season 7 without any opening ceremony, a gala dinner may feature Madhuri Dixit and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan performing to their popular songs.
Essence of Haider
Vishal Bhardwaj talks about his trilogy of Shakespeare, his upcoming film Haider which is set in Kashmir, and more.
Shooting in Kashmir: Tragically beautiful, and after almost four decades, a film was shot there completely. Kashmir is Kashmir. You don't find the topography elsewhere, nor the Chinar trees. So many films have come out of strife torn Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam, but not Kashmir, the biggest tragedy in our political history. Its politics is the perfect backdrop for
Haider.
B-Town’s punctual on-screen couple
Holiday is the fourth film in which Sonakshi Sinha has been cast with Akshay Kumar. She says there's no doubt that they share a good working rapport, but the fact that they are both punctual also keeps the producers happy.
The duo has earlier featured in films like Rowdy Rathore, Joker and Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai
Dobaara.
Re-do your decor
As Swedish luxury brand Holzer completes its first successful year in India, Varun
Kaher, master franchisee, Holzer (India), thanks his all worthy customers, stake holders, Channel Partners and of course his team to become the most trusted branded in Furniture Boutique.
It’s my responsibility to try various genres: Vir
Vir Das is primarily known for his brand of comedy and comic timing, but he plays a dark character in Revolver Rani. He says an actor must try different things, and with his latest film, he's just stepping out of his "comfort zone".
No nudity for Alia
Actress Alia Bhatt, who was seen in a bikini in her debut film Student Of The Year, has done a few lip-locking scenes in her upcoming film, 2 States with Arjun Kapoor. However, she says that she will not go nude for any film as she is not comfortable with nudity.
She said, "I would never go ahead and do a nude scene as it is something I am not comfortable doing."
Maisie in Star Wars
British actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers is the latest name to be linked to Star Wars: Episode VII.
Richardson-Sellers, an Oxford-educated unknown who has appeared in university plays and a short film, is reportedly being lined up to play a descendant of Jedi Obi-Wan
Kenobi, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Phyllis Frelich dies at 70
Phyllis Frelich has passed away at the age of 70. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the deaf actress, who won the best actress Tony Award in 1980 for her performance in the best play winner Children of a Lesser God, had been struggling with progressive supranuclear palsy, which is a rare degenerative neurological disease for which there are no
treatments. Frelich also appeared on such TV series as Barney Miller, Gimme a Break!, Spenser: For Hire, Hunter, L.A. Law, Pacific Blue, ER, Diagnosis Murder and, most recently, in a 2011 episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as the mother of Gil Grissom.
— ANI
Daddy’s not cool
Actor Johnny Depp says his teenage daughter Lily-Rose doesnt find him
cool. The Transcendence star has said that the relationship with his daughter is normal but she doesn't think he is cool despite his celebrity status. The actor said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show: "All that cool stuff is going on that 15-year-old girls... All that stuff. So she could be the sweetest thing in the world, which most of the time she is, and suddenly I'm in trouble for something."
Depp, who recently got engaged to his 27-year-old actress girlfriend Amber Heard, also has a son Jack, 11, with former girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.
— IANS
Theme for a dream
Actor-producer Abhishek Bachchan, who recently announced his association with the Jaipur franchise of Pro-Kabaddi, a professional kabaddi league, has expressed interest in producing a movie around
sports. "It's my dream to produce sports-based film. In India, we have not done justice to the sports genre (of films). The US is doing a great job by promoting sports through their films. I would love to produce a film based on sports," Abhishek
said. The actor and his megastar father Amitabh Bachchan are big sports buffs, and they love football as well as
cricket. Asked if he has an idea in mind for a film, the junior Bachchan said: "Not really, not anything right now. But I would love to work on that."
Miley Cyrus shares semi-naked selfie
Singer Miley Cyrus shared a semi-naked selfie flaunting her assets in a racy shot. In one photograph, Cyrus is seen getting her hair groomed while sitting on a chair with a white towel wrapped around her. Then she swiftly followed it up with another picture of her sitting on the same chair with the towel below her assets and her hands covering them, reports mirror.co.uk. The Wrecking Ball singer was said to be down with flu, which led to her pulling the plug on a planned show in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nirvana plays surprise gig
Rock band Nirvana played a surprise gig here post their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
The rock band was feted during a ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and musicians Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic were joined on stage by artists Joan Jett, St.Vincent, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Lorde for their live performance. After the show, the band headed to the Saint Vitus venue for a surprise gig.
— IANS
Entry open
The sequel of No Entry will roll in January and the cast will be the same along with an addition of seven girls! Salman Khan has already allotted dates to Boney Kapoor for the film.
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