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Manu weds Manu
In a place where unisex names are a norm, it is not unusual to find couples with the same name. But have you any idea when two persons share not just their life but also the name, what confusion it creates? Read on…
A boy and a girl, both Brahmins, single children, born and raised in Chandigarh, working in
Gurgaon, big time into sports and even their parents' profile matched; looked like a good match…only everyone's jaws dropped when they realised they shared their name too - Manu!
World Photography Day
Pixel perfect
If you are shutter-happy and good at it then sky is the limit for you
Ansel Adams, the man who wrote extensively on original photographs and matted reproductions, has always maintained that a photograph is never taken, on the contrary, it is made.
World Photography Day
Focused clicks
A photography exhibition organised by Harvinder Singh and Ashok Saini features as many as 71 works of 21 artists from across the region
Celebrated on account of the invention of Daguerreotype, a photographic process developed by Louis
Daguerre, which was announced as a gift to the 'free world' by the French Government, The World Photography Day goes way beyond the expression of freedom and dwells on the magnificence of the artistic as well as the aesthetic. A candid account of views framed in the memory of their significance, Chandigarh-based photographers Harvinder Singh and Ashok Saini organised a three-day photography exhibition at the Punjab Kala
Bhawan.
Lens
eye: The photographs on display at the Punjab Kala Bhawan. Photos: Pradeep Tewari
Prep-up your abode
Let your home accessories reflect your personality. Here’s how to
do it right…
Injecting ones personality into a home is what decorating with accessories is all about. It's one of my favourite parts of the process. But, for others, selection and placement of accessories can become a rather perplexing and overwhelming experience. A simple rule to remember is that 'the eye has to travel', you have to create areas of interest. Within this vast umbrella term, accessories, let's see what we have and how to best use them.
STAR TRACK
Dancing away to glory
Talented actor Saahil Prem speaks about his upcoming directorial debut M.A.D. (Mad About Dance) and more...
How did you come up with the idea for this movie?
I went to this university town of Sheffield where they have dance battles. It's fun because they fight it out there. I used to take part in them. One day somebody asked me where I am from and I said India. He was surprised to know because Indians don't do such stuff. So, when I got back here, I wrote the story as it appealed to me. We even shot the film in the same place.
Chatter box
Every loss is a gain!
Kushal Punjabi, who got eliminated from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, is a disappointed man. He feels his elimination was based on concept and not dancing. He explains his reasons and more.
Why were you disappointed with the result of Jhalak
Anyone would be disappointed. The elimination is alright, but I was confused as I didn't realise that it takes a concept than good dancing to stay on the show. They edited out Karan Johar and Madhuri's comments that I was a superior dancer. I did my job well and judges too agreed, as they gave me good marks. If I was getting a lot of positive feedback, maybe they eliminated me because Kiku's concept was better than mine. Had they said my dance wasn't good, I would have walked off. So, I didn't understand what they wanted; is it based on voting, concept or dancing?
Astro turf
ARIES: Heartaches of the past are forgotten as you get a new lease of life at work. There is an annoying tendency of someone in a position of authority. You can expect visitors or communications from overseas. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: White.
Print worthy
With the four-day-long workshop by Malkit Singh on Independence Day, at the newly opened art studio-cum-exhibition venue, Art Space, Industrial Area, Phase 9, Mohali, the city which has often been ridiculed for being artistically impotent, seems to have found an expression of artistic liberation.
Deft touch: Young artists showcase their creations
The year ahead
If your birthday is August 19...
Your birthday on the August 19 gives greater will power and self-confidence. However, you must avoid being too critical and impatient of trifles. Love life brings hope. You can ruin a project if you are too open about your plans. Travel opportunities should be explored. The second half of the year is about awakening. Your desire to truly live life rather than simply going through the motions becomes consuming. Your family expects a lot from you, which can irritate you.
A royal salute
Sushmit Sen's musical tribute to India's National Anthem has a certain kind of meditative quality, which gives the song a defining edge. With an illustrious career spanning 20 years, Susmit Sen, who is the founder-member of the band Sushmit Sen Chronicles, for long has also been the lead guitarist of the band Indian Ocean. The Indian National Anthem is a song from his upcoming album Depths of the Ocean. Performed live on Balcony TV Delhi, the Six String Salute will indefinitely touch the nationalist in you.
"Sushmit Sen is a highly respected musician known for combining Western Classical Jazz and Rock with Hindustani Classical and Folk Styles. He is known for his innovative style of playing, which is quite evident in the Six String Salute," says Jaspal Sahib, a Chandigarh-based musician.
Master Chef
Perfect pudding!
For coffee-lovers, this dessert is the ultimate treat. With its light texture and creamy look it seems like a heavy dessert, but actually it is pretty comfortable to have and a boon for those who like eggs. Try out this dessert and just wait for the compliments to come your way.
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