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Glitz & glamour She would still have been looking at the gloomy world with dark gray eyes. The way she did for years together. Had the under-grad not resolved to go in for cheerful tinted lenses in January of 2002. Today, Radhu graciously admires the wonderland she lives in with turquoise eyes. Little wonder, the two appear simply gorgeous as they descend upon the polished dance floor of life illuminated by colorful blinking lights in faux leather dress or a pleather skirt with flowers for cutting foot loose to the thumping beats of rhythmic music. You too can resolve to add a little sparkle in your appearance, and life, in 2003. Like the two did 365 days back. By rediscovering a whole new you, the beauty buried deep inside under the layers of fat and lethargy. So, all you guys and dolls existing in an unostentatious world ruthlessly divorced from glamour, please shed those flabby feathers. Now. And fly. Just a little bit. Remember, it’s now or never. New Year comes after a long gap — 12 months to be more precise. First of all, decide to look stunning by driving down to college campus in “apparels you love to wear, but were always scared”. “Roosevelt once said the only thing to fear is fear itself,” says young fashion designer Isha. “Overcome phobias. If you wish to don an off-shoulder top with sequined pants, or else an embroidered skirt with tissue bustier, go ahead. Just don’t let fear clutch your resolute hands”. This is not all. Resolve to colour your hair — blonde, red, even purple. Transient or permanent. What’s the harm. Just make sure dad doesn’t throw you out of his house. That’s all. Learn to shake a leg — it is essential in today’s
help set-up. “If you simply love attending dance `n’ dine parties, but stay clear from the floor, get lessons in twirling around," Isha suggests. "You not only enjoy a bash to the max after putting on your dancing shoes, but also stay fit. The reason is not hard to analyse. Shaking, rattling and rolling on the floor tones up your body and helps you develop grace, besides flexibility”. Feeling shy to try, practice a few moves at home till you dance your way to confidence. “Switch on the television, tune in a music channel and imitate the moves, till you develop your own style,” Isha recommends. Last gorgeous resolution, must for everyone — pamper yourself. “Try face packs prepared from ingredients pulled out the kitchen cupboard. Go to the beauty saloon, a fitness center, anything,” whispers over the phone Delhi-based beautician Simmo. “Just ensure you spend some time with yourself”. Happy New You,
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Resolutions to keep Standing straight on the impressive weighing machine casually placed in the market corridor in front of a departmental store, Zoya resolved to lose at least 20 kgs — eight in the first month. She tried. Jogged till beads of perspiration appeared on her brow. Stopped herself from going to the territory her favorite fast-food joint was located in. Lost precious pounds, but performance, to her horror, was much below the target. Discouraged, she resolved not to resolve again.
She is not alone. Most of us get the resolution urge on New Year's Eve. The reason everyone has experienced. There is a sense of renewal, and a guilty awareness that we munched and munched all these 365 days. Last year's resolutions died their natural death by the fifth of January, it is a fact, but 2003 is going to be different, we are sure. Well, experts say the year can actually be unconventional if “you aim for the stars with feet firmly on the ground”. “Resolutions,” says socio-psychologist Zubina, “are mostly unreasonable. Okay, you can lose eight kgs in a month, but why not go in for a target you are sure to achieve. Three to four kgs is reasonable, and not bad from any standards.” The problem, she claims, “sets in because we actually set high goals for ourselves, then guess why we fail to attain them. Little wonder, we either stop setting goals for ourselves like losing weight or make resolutions that are ridiculously easy to keep, like going to the beauty parlour one a month”. That’s not the way it should be. “If you want to quit smoking, reduce the number of cigarettes,” another psychologist Ashima suggests. “Chew a bubble gum every time you get an urge. Another thing, don’t make a fool out of yourself. That one extra harmless cigarette you wish to smoke over and above the number decided by you is definitely going to be a `step towards strangling your own decision’, avoid it”. Remember, by making resolutions you are following a four thousand-year-old tradition as old as the New Year's celebrations. If you do not know the history, here is a slice of it. The Babylonians celebrated New Years Day over four thousand years ago, although their celebration was in March rather than in January, coinciding with the spring planting of crops. Resolutions, as per the available information, are a reflection of the Babylonians' belief that what a person does on the first day of the New Year will have an effect throughout the year. Since then man has been making, and breaking, resolutions. So if you break a resolution, do not feel guilty! You are merely continuing a long tradition of broken resolutions dating back to the dawn of recorded history! So don’t get discouraged with a false start, you can start again in March. All the best folks. |
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Venus Speaks She adds: "This is not all. I will request neighbours, relatives, friends, even acquaintances, not to fight and indulge in physical or emotional violence. You see life is short, it should be enjoyed, not wasted in fighting over trivial issues". Another thing. Ambala resident Tanu has resolved not to waste her energy, and time, brooding over insignificant issues. "If something is not important, it is not important. I have decided not to get disturbed by such things".
Trust a little more Swati adds: "This year, I will be less suspicious. Will believe in people without looking for motives behind their generous gestures. If someone indulges in a good deed, I will appreciate it without hesitation". This is not all. Swati has decided to try and understand the problems encountered by others also. "I will not blame people without analysing the circumstances and situations they work in," she concludes. |
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Balwinder Singh Officiating Principal |
‘Kambakht Ishq’ girl opposes ‘remixing’ Chandigarh, December 31 “It is just not ethical,” she whispers adjusting the white and blue cap with her ivory fair hands tipped with nails covered under chocolate polish. “I am personally against reproducing old numbers and simply love listening to the original versions, but I guess re-mixing is not entirely unjustified because people do enjoy re-mixed numbers and are buying the cassettes”. But will she also reproduce an old song if given an opportunity to? “I think I would,” she mutters gently touching the diamond tops in her ears with her ringed fingers. “You see nowadays commercial forces dictate a lot of things. Music industry, unfortunately or fortunately, is not isolated. Singers today croon the numbers people wish to listen. No singer would like to release an album which people would not buy. People have made the commercial aspect important, no doubt about it”. This commercialisation of melody, has it resulted in degeneration of music? “Well, kind of yes,” she asserts. “It is true in the sense that emphasis these days is on music that sells, not on creating songs that people would like to listen for years to come”. What about her future plans? Is she also planning to release an album? “Yes, I will be coming out with my own folk based, rhythm oriented, album with attractive numbers featuring me in the videos. The reason is there for all to see. Nowadays, with so many singers around, it is difficult to recognize crooners from their voice, they have to be known by their faces”. Sipping tea,
Shraddha, clad in a black pullover teamed with suede-patched jeans, adds, “I have already started working on the album, but will release it only after my graduation examinations. I just do not wish to leave my studies mid-way because of name and fame. I will have enough time for these after my graduation is over”. |
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Her chum Zahira too is excited. Last year she had resolved to lose a few pounds. Not by going in for honey-tinted contacts, but by jogging. She succeeded in her endeavor. Was able to loose loathsome weight. Eight kilograms in 12 months. Not bad from any standards.
Smile throughout the year, in good times, even in bad times — that is exactly what Tanu Chadha has resolved for 2003. "Come what may, I will smile and spread happiness around," Tanu asserts.
Spread the message of love, and trust, in 2003 — Swati has decided. "In today's world of distrust where residents looks at each other with suspicion, it is important that people should learn to trust," she asserts.
Chandigarh, December 31