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Fast feast
Remember a simpler time when mom said, "No non-veg, no outside food for nine days," and you willfully obliged? Well, those days are long gone. Though most of us still stand in favour of a shakahari diet during the
Navratra, we seem to have evolved enough to make 'outside food' a regular feature during the nine days of fasting this time of the year. So much so, that the trend has taken Chandigarh's 5-stars by storm. |
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| The Navratra fare
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Take it easy
Khalid Siddiqui comes as a breeze of fresh air…the handsome hunk one has seen, loved and lusted after on small and big screen. Years on, Khalid is still an eye-candy. He blushes when complimented on his looks and what surprises is his easy-going manner. Claiming to be a totally laid-back guy, Khalid is happy living a relaxed life.
A secular script
Being in the business of entertainment, it's difficult to come across an 'artist' whose agenda is not dictated by, well, business. Script writer Anjum
Rajabali, however, has always aimed at highlighting issues that mar our society through his scripts, and has found a creative outlet, and friendship, in directors like Prakash Jha and Rajkumar
Santoshi.
For a cause: Anjum Rajabali |
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Let’s talk about women
As Mahira Khan gets set to make her presence fely on Indian telly, she has only one prayer…to replicate the success of her show Humsafar back in Pakistan. Humsafar turned Mahira into a celebrity overnight and the actor is as proud of her work and the show alike. "Humsafar could do what Tanhai did decades back, bringing masses and classes back on small screen," shares Mahira.
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Short & sweet
Film-making is a fever; one that supersedes and refuses to toe the line of any academic background. Could be applied sciences or medical studies. "I am so happy to have done a film-making course albeit a little late in my career. I am a lawyer by profession and continue to be so, but now I can make my own films and am already working on the script for next one. |
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| Team work: Gargi Nandi and Pankaj Roy
Photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Web of fashion
'Myntra is now with Flipkart, right?'
"Well, we've merged."
Starting off on the right note is essential, especially if it's accompanied by a crafty smile from the salt-and-pepper man in front of you.
Online game: Gautam Kotamraju
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vanity box
Turn the heat up!
If fall make up trends are anything to go by, then it is high time to go and be a glow-getter! That is a prophecy not just for the festive occasions, but the entire winter months.
Make-up, unlike clothes, is usually a mish-mash of influences that are never completely out, nor completely in.
Par Excellence
Short game: fold the right elbow
The backswing determines the angle of approach of the club head as well as the position of the club face in the short game. During the full swing, the club need not follow the same route on the downswing as it did during the backswing.
Fashion fiesta
Razzmatazz, a bridal and lifestyle exhibition will be held on Setember 27-28 at Hotel Mountview, Chandigarh. A number of famous designers will participate in the event. Presented by Forever Diamonds, in association with BMW, the two-day fashion fiesta will see innovative themes and the out-of-the-box conceptualisations that will surely delight the people.
Wearing her attitude
Model Diandra Soares, who is famous for her bold and quirky look, is one of the 15 contestants in the eighth season of the reality show Bigg Boss. Before she entered the house, we caught up with her for a quick chat.
Model way: Diandra Soares
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A happy family
The set of the alien-comedy show Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai is buzzing with talent. Real-life couple Tannaz and Bhakhtyar Irani, who play couple Lisa and Ronnie D'Souza on the show, are known for their dancing skills.
Shake a leg: Bhakhtyar Irani and (R) Tannaz
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Big bonanza
Big Magic promises to give its viewers an extra dose of entertainment under the umbrella of Mahotsav from September 25 onwards, touching festivals like
Navratri, Dusshera, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Christmas and New Year.
Fun & frolic: a still from Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai
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Here comes Birbal!
Popular TV drama Jodha Akbar will now focus on Mughal emperor Akbar and his brightest minister
Birbal. The upcoming episodes of the period drama will see the entry of Birbal, played by actor Gopal Singh, who will eventually become Akbar's chief advisor.
Rannvijay gets lively at 3 am
As the clock strikes 3 am, celebrities across India are taken over by fear, not of the dark or of the supernatural, but of falling prey to Rannvijay Singh's midnight pranks!
All of them found it interesting when Rannvijay posted on social networks a couple of days ago that he would shoot himself doing interesting things at 3 am, every night and post the clips online.
Deepika turns Lovely
While already in news for the 'cleavage row' and her acting in Finding Fanny, Deepika Padukone continues to stay in focus for a different reason this time.
After the sneak peak of the Deepika Padukone's item song Lovely was released on Happy New Year's music launch, the official video of the hot and spicy number is finally out.
Sushant denies walking out of Paani
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has denied reports that he had dropped out of Shekhar Kapur's ambitious project.
"We were very amused to read speculations that Sushant Singh Rajput is not in Paani due to a variety of absurd reasons. There is absolutely no truth to it. Sushant keeps a low profile and let's his work speak for itself.
Sonu’s killing fitness regime
Sonu Sood has risen from strength to strength; from Dabangg to Happy New Year. He is a star known for his disciplined fitness routine and killer physique which has maintained with consistency. He shares his work-out routine and diet plan.
Sonali’s family is safe
There were several reports doing the rounds that members of actress Sonali Bendre's family died in a road accident on September 16. However, the actress clarifies that there is absolutely no truth to these rumors.
All is well: Sonali Bendre
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Lady Gaga flaunts ‘oriental’ dress
Singer Lady Gaga, known for her outrageous outfits, opted for a feminine look when she stepped out in an oriental gown in Brussels during her ArtRave tour.
The 38-year-old paired up her Japanese geisha look with a long full-sleeved gown as she left her hotel recently.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
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