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Bulky business
Bulging biceps, carved triceps, six-pack abs…who minds them? But they all come with loads of hours in the gym and the risk of getting injured. Fitness instructors and body-builders from the region shed some more light on the topic…
You could run your fingers neatly on every contour like you would do while writing your name on sand. Pulsating muscles, swelling in pride, stacked together in a group of fours, Aamir Khan flaunted his abs hanging from the hoopla in the song Malang Malang in Dhoom 3. He is definitely not the only one; Bollywood's obsession with well-carved out muscles is not new…Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh have all flaunted them! Lifting weights, controlling diets…a well-toned body comes at a price. Fitness instructors from the region and the dedicated lot of body-builders share their side of the story.
Messenger of peace
Anita Krishan, of all things, loves to look at the brighter side of life…her latest novel Tears of Jhelum talks of life in Kashmir, the travails and turmoil of living in the troubled state. But her book doesn't stop at challenges, it looks for hope! An English teacher, writing came to Anita late in life, when her children flew abroad to pursue higher studies. In Chandigarh, on Wednesday, for Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi's Annual Round Up Anita talks of her life, writing and much more.
Going on air
"I am not leaving films, just exploring another medium of entertainment…radio," Nav Bajwa makes himself loud and clear at the very earnest. Post all the thanking and just before signing off, Nav Bajwa reassures that he hasn't called it a day as an actor. Taking up a radio show is an effort to strengthen bonds with his existing fans and create some new ones.
What a vision!
In ones attempts to calculate the magnitude of perfection that manifests in an artist's genius to create and express, which is in equal proportion with ones intensity of thoughts and perception, one discovers an uninterrupted flow of perspectives.
At the exhibition titled Festa Paleta at Sobha Singh Art gallery, Punjab Kala
Bhawan, the works of various artists from across the country creates a riot of colours and images, which stirs some of the most rigid corners of one's heart and soul.
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Baby blues
When my husband and his parents learned that my baby was a girl; they were not satisfied. It was an unpleasant surprise for them. I feel very upset. What can I do? Should I talk to them or should I leave him?
— Shivani, Panchkula
Such things can be difficult. Talk to your husband and in-laws about changing values. About frontiers that girls are crossing these days. Be patient yourself and be an example. Have a good support group of friends in the
neighbourhood. Talk to your own parents about this.
Tender and succulent
The South African Casual Dine Restaurant Group Nando's has announced the commencement of 45-day-long Discover Espetada Carnival at their restaurant in Elante Mall, Chandigarh.
Green
Thumb
Seed of happiness
There are certain myths in horticulture that need to be broken. They not only discourage a gardener or consumer but also cast avoidable aspersions on established institutions and their working.
TRENDSETTER
Formal entry
Every person has a sense of style in his own right. Yet there are only a few who'd attract the second glances, who have the power to make the camera go zoom on them. It could be tuxedos, it could be the torn jeans. Our this week's face in the crowd Jogvinder Singh, 30, entrepreneur, likes to keep it as formal as it gets.
STAR TRACK
Priyanka’s love advice
Priyanka Chopra may not talk about the fair share of relationships that she has been in but she is more than happy to give advice on matters related to the heart. Read on to find out what it takes to woo her.
Being respected
Being disrespected is not acceptable! Many situations in life could demean you but the man you love has to treat you with respect. And that's what a woman wants.
Desi titles for Prabhudheva
Although Prabhudheva's latest film starring Ajay Devgn is going to be titled Action Jackson, he says that he won't use any foreign names in his titles ever again. Warner Bros had sent the makers of the Bollywood film a notice to change the title as Action Jackson is registered by them. However, the matter of the title being a copyright infringement of the 1988 Hollywood film of the same title has been sorted out by the producers.
Salman is bhai even in Poland
Salman Khan is being called bhai by his NRI fans and locals in Poland where he is shooting for Kick.
Everyone knows about the huge fan following that Salman Khan has in India. We now know about the craze of his fans in the overseas market.
Jimmy sheds his boy-next-door image
Film buffs are in for a treat with Akshay Kumar and Ashvini Yardi's next film Fugly, directed by Kabir Sadanand, starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Mohit Marwah, Kiara Advani, Arfi Lamba and Vijender Singh.
All set for the big day
Bipasha Basu has already started preparing for her wedding with actor Harman Baweja. The couple is set to tie the knot around Diwali. But among this blooming romance, another budding bond is being formed between Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu. Shilpa, who has recently turned a jewellery designer is not only designing exclusively for Bips but is also helping her out with her wedding shopping!
CHATTER BOX
Juggling many roles
Karanvir Bohra is juggling multiple genres. From daily soaps to reality shows, he is doing it all. Here he talks about experimenting and balancing both.
How is it going in Qubool Hai?
It's different, especially the way the love story has been unravelling. They are building the show and want to create the magic between the
jodi. It's interesting. I just love every moment of it. I didn't expect it to be so cool.
Chota Bheem!
Teen actor Aman Sharma, who is better known as Anshu from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is all set to play Sutsoma, the son of mighty Bheem and Draupadi in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat. "After so many years the epic is being made and as an actor I don't think I will get this opportunity again in my lifetime. So when the production house approached me, there was no reason to say no. After getting the role, I first read the book Yugant by author Anant Tibile and got a fair idea about my character," he shared.
Growth curve
Divyanka Tripathi is happy that her Star Plus' show Ye Hai Mohabbatein has achieved a rating of 3.3. She celebrated it by treating the unit with a cake. The show made a slow start, but has steadily been growing.
The year ahead
If your birthday is May 15...
Astro Turf
ARIES: This is an important day for any job that you can tackle away from public scrutiny. An unexpected guest may gatecrash on your hospitality. A romantic mood can colour even the toughest situation.
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