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Designs on furniture Corbusier’s furniture was way ahead of his time, as
Parbina Rashid discovers
In the final year of geography masters at Jamia Millia Islamia we were asked to study the master plans of any two planned cities of the country. The first choice between Delhi, Chandigarh and Bangalore, for the entire class was not a difficult one – Corbusier’s Chandigarh. Not that we had developed a sudden fascination for squares and boxes, but its master plan was the easiest to memorise. That was my first introduction to Le Corbusier’s most-talked about creation. But the true fascination for the city began once I homed in. And when the other day I chanced upon a chaise-lounge designed by the master architect, I wanted to know him more — this time as the designer of furniture. This chair designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perrianel, can still give any modern day furnishing house a run for its money. And that’s how the hunt to track down Corbusier’s furniture began. “This was a gift from the Cassina I Maestri, a furnishing house in France which has exclusive rights for reproducing Le Corbusier’s designs,” tells Reggie Walia, cultural coordinator of Alliance Francaise de Chandigarh. “This chair is our pride and joy and now a permanent exhibit here,” she says. The sleek lounge in black leather with a matching headrest, kept in the Director’s room, almost tempted me to stretch on it and get a feel! Though not too many people in the city can boasts of an original Le Corbusier piece, except for perhaps Bruno Plasse, the Director of Alliance Francaise, who has a Cassina-reproduced Corbusier table, there are a few diehard admirers of Corbusier who have preserved anything that was even remotely connected to the architect.
One such family is that of the late B.P. Mathur. His son Tarun and daughter-in-law Ameeta Mathur proudly display a table inspired by Corbusier and designed by Mathur Sr. in their Sector 8 home. Also in their collection, is a replica of the chaise-lounge at Alliance Francaise by Tarun’s brother Kunal. “Though the table was designed by my father, Corbusier provided the inspiration,” says Tarun. So popular are these two pieces that the Mathur House gets scores of visitors! Tarun’s house too radiates a strong Corbusier presence — straight lines, French windows and concealed lights. “Corbusier had visited the site when my father was building it,” says Tarun, recalling the man he had met when he was barely four. “I do not remember the interaction. For one, I was too young to speak English and then he was not the kind of man a child would cling to as uncle!” he recalls. “He might have been the aloof kind, but for us living in his city, he is part of our lives,” says Aditya Prakash, former principal of the College of Art, who worked in close association with Le Corbusier. So we ask Aditya Prakash to tell us about the designer side of the man. “Corbusier did not do much furniture designing for the city and never for any private collector,” says Prakash. “And with whatever little furniture Corbusier designed for the Assembly, Secretariat and the High Court fast disappearing, we might have to see his works in the Cassina catalogue in the future,” says Professor Kiran Joshi of the Chandigarh College of Architecture.
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PECfest is bigger than ever This is that time of the year when almost all colleges in the city are a buzz with activities more than usual. Techies are at it yet again. No references to the approaching examination. No prizes for any guesses. It’s the much-awaited PECfest that has gripped students all around the city. A visit to the campus revealed what does the fest means to the students. No books to be seen around and empty corridors. And don’t mistake this show as just any other event, for when it comes to enjoyment and chilling out, one of the brainiest students that the PECians are, know well how to reach out for fun and
maza. Lets get rolling with the fest punch line – Go Sira. (Sira, the squirrel, is the mascot for the fest) Kalpana Ki
Udaan
Kalpana Ki Udaan: Romance with the Skie s marked the beginning of
PECfest, the three-day annual fiesta. While the technical sessions Eclectia and Pentathlon were going on inside, it was the activities outside that were catching everyone’s fancy. If it was Treasure Hunt that made all the enthusiastic participants do the running around the campus looking for clues first then the powerful performances in street play competition by four teams, two from Delhi and two from the city, left the massive audience asking for more. While the organisers spotted wearing official t-shirts with the phrase reaching out loud to the onlookers, ‘If it doesn’t give you a high, why do it?’ were busy making arrangements on the walky-talkies, about 120 students were busy finding a place to sit in the auditorium for a Geo quiz on Geography, sponsored by National Geographic. Stress busters, a quiz based on IQ including group discussions on the burning topics, Salsa sessions and
go-karting will be held on all three days. With more than 750 registrations already done online and still continuing, fest is going be bigger, more Hip n’ Happening during the next two days.
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Soup up! Sprigs of rosemary, flakes of chilli and dusty-black peppercorns all muddled up with tomatoes and simmered on a slow flame. Just as the broth bubbles up ladle it into your waiting cup. Wrap your fingers around it, take a slurp and feel the warmth deliciously curl right down to your toes. Yes home-cooked potages are great, but how that nondescript soup in some of its more appealing avatars? For that ‘larger-than-life’ option, the Mizutaki Family Soup it is! Lots of vegetables and chicken bring up this honest-to-goodness broth at Chopsticks 2 in Sector 7 on Madhya Marg. This Chinese eatery believes in welcoming the whole family, so the Mizutaki serves up to 8 to 10 people from one single bowl! For a slice of the exotic orient, there is the Oriental Lounge in Sector 34 where Thai rules the roost. Tom Kha, delightfully mild, heavy on the lemon grass and cooked in coconut milk, is the perfect foil to the brash and fiery red Tom Yum. Of course there is also the Mandarin Clear Wanton Soup for that Indian-palate-craving-Chinese influence! To satiate that ‘contemporary’ swing to your taste buds, wander into Café 17 at the Taj Chandigarh in Sector 17. Executive Chef A. N. Mishra specialises in rustling up healthy soups for those, “who have not time to eat vegetables.” Red Pepper and Broccoli Soup shake a leg with Vegetable and Barley Soup flavoured with bay leaves and cinnamon sticks. After all, health is wealth! For a more decadent evening stop over at the very-British Colonial Indian Dak Bungalow at Whispering Willows, Zirakpur. Here the soups are served in a cup and saucer no less — very propah! Order the Pish Pash if the essence of an Army mess is what you crave, “a classic broth of meat and rice” explains owner Priya Jagat. Or then there is the Dak Bungalow Chicken Clear Soup, an in-house speciality with a secret recipe — yum! There is the ubiquitous tomato soup as well, but wait, not one of them canteen options in a plastic cup. This one comes with saffron cream. If a shorba is what you desire, then the Khumb Badam Shorba is the perfect pick. “Shorbas are also the ‘hot’ selection at super chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s ‘Yellow Chilli’ in Panchkula where the flavours are hand picked right out the heart of Indian cuisine,” says one frequent eater there. Finally for a continental appeal there is the Bedouin Lounge at Whispering Willows, just above Dak Bungalow. A “classic selection from the Mediterranean region” is what they offer and sitting plump on the menu is the Moroccan Harira, Moroccan lamb and chick pea broth cooked over a slow flame with tomatoes and fresh coriander leaves, the Fish Soup with Brandy — the Sopa De Pescado — and the Lebanese Spring Vegetable Soup with bean, peas and asparagus. But wait, just like there is always a twist in a good tale, there could be that unusual taste bud that might crave for a cold soup in cold weather. So do dunk your spoon into the Spanish Sal Morejo, a chilled vegetable soup served with ham, if icy is your mantra for a cold winter day! Soupy scraps
The word soup originates from the Teutonic word suppa, which refers to a medieval dish consisting of a thick stew poured on slices of bread, called sop, used to soak up the liquid. Often described as potages, French onion soup is an example of a modern soup that retains this bread sop. The humble soup has also given birth to several phrases in the English language and some of them having nothing really to do with soups! Alphabet soup is a term often used to describe a large amount of acronyms used by an administration and has its roots in a common tomato-based soup containing pasta shaped in the letters of the alphabet. Primordial soup is a term used to describe the organic mixture leading to the development of life. A soup kitchen is a place that serves prepared food of any kind to the homeless. Pea soup describes a thick or dense fog while Stone soup is a popular children’s fable and Duck soup is a term to describe a task that is particularly easy. What is more, soup has also found its way into popular culture. While Andy Warhol is well known for his signature cans of Campbell Soup, ‘the Soup Nazi’ made his mark as one of popular television series ‘Seinfeld’s, most memorable characters in one of its episodes. Source: Wikipedia
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Take the citrus route
Orange, lime, lemon, tangerine, all these vibrant colours are so apt, so evocative of the fruits they’re named after. They themselves radiate sunny warmth, inviting you to partake of their tangy burst of sweetness (all, except the lemons, I daresay!) We are all aware of the benefits of the citrus family, with their abundance of Vitamin C in the form of pectin. The Vitamin C (Ascorbic and Folic acids) can reduce the levels of artery-blocking bad cholesterol in the blood. Pectin also inhibits cancer growth, especially that of the prostrate gland. The fruit is also beneficial to bone-health, known to prevent osteoporosis. We should eat up the thready fibers adhering to each segment instead of peeling them off, but don’t preach about this, when in a group! I once did, (at a wedding) as a teenaged Little-Miss-Know-All, and my older cousins gathered EVERYONES fibrous scraps and ordered me to eat them, since I’d said they provide roughage! Of course I didn’t, but nevertheless, it left a bad taste in the mouth! The word ‘orange’ originates from Sanskrit, from the word ‘naarang’, meaning fragrant. So the naarangis (and the Narangs!) of the world, rejoice! Orange Pound Cake
All pound cake recipes have their ingredients in pounds but I have converted this one to grams for convenience. Of course you may divide all quantities by two and choose to do a cake, using three eggs instead of six. Do not attempt this cake if you don’t have an electric beater for the tiresome
whipping, or a very, very strong pair of wrists! Ingredients 455 gm butter 455 gm sugar powder 2 tbsp grated orange rind 6 eggs 3 ½ cups flour 4 level tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup orange juice ¾ cup marmalade ½ cup thinly sliced orange pieces (outer skin included) Method Pre-heat oven at 350º C. Beat the butter, sugar and rind till pale and fluffy. Add pre-beaten eggs, a little at a time. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and gradually fold into the creamed mixture along with the juice. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, till golden and springy to touch. Cool for 5-10 minutes and brush with the jam, finally topping the surface with the orange slices.
Citrus, Grapes & Greens Salad
4 kinnows 1 cup purple grapes ¼ bunch tender spinach leaves ¼ cup sliced onion 2 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 tsp
rosemary (dried) Finely ground rock salt (kaala namak) A handful of walnut
bits (optional) Method Squeeze the juice from one kinnow and mix it with the olive oil, rock salt, rosemary and pepper. Keep aside. Peel the other 3 kinnows and chop into small sections. Keep spinach leaves whole if they are small, or tear into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the kinnow pieces, spinach, onion, grapes and walnuts. A little before you want to serve the salad, pour the dressing over it and toss gently to combine. At this stage, check the seasoning and add more salt or pepper if necessary. Transfer to an attractive bowl and keep chilled till needed.
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Delightfully French Croissant, named for its distinctive crescent shape, which once served as breakfast of Frenchmen, is now satiating almost everyone’s desire for patisserie foodstuff. Remember the last time you visited a bakery and noticed a turtle shaped bun with layers, lying on a shelf, having a shining top surface? Well, in reality, a lot goes into the making of the base of this otherwise tantalising croissant. This butter laden flaky French pastry is made by layering yeast dough with butter and rolling and folding a few times in succession. Lets take a quick look at some of the popular bakeries in the city offering these yummy croissants. At Cakes ‘n’ Stuff in Sector 8, Croissants are selling like hot cakes. Generally known as a bread-cum-puff due to its filling, croissants were introduced three years back and are available with almost all the fillings, informs Sanjeev, owner of Cakes ‘n’ Stuff. So the vegetarians can take their pick from Paneer, mushrooms and cheese, whereas for the non-vegetarians, croissants are available with a rich filling of chicken. And for those with a sweet tooth, on a special order, croissants can also be filled up with chocolate. And if you happen to be calorie conscious, Nik Baker in Sector 9 has a solution. Apart from plain, chicken, cheese, vegetarian and others, bases made out of whole wheat are also used to bake croissants to keep that thin waistline intact. Nikhil, the brainchild behind the Nik Bakers shares with us, some of the best combinations for having croissants. “A freshly baked croissant makes a wonderful combination with a hot cup of Cappuccino or even a sandwich for breakfast,” says Nikhil. At Oven Fresh in Sector 35 and 17, croissants are next hot favourites after their grilled sandwiches. One can gorge on the regular croissants such as the ones stuffed with sautéd French beans, mushroom, shredded chicken with herbs, mutton keema or the one having cheese paprika (processed cheese with red chilli powder) stuffing. Interestingly, there is a technique involved in distinguishing different croissants, informs Manoj, Manager, Oven Fresh, Sector 35, “Since the shape of all croissants having different filling is the same so we garnish them in a different way”. So the ones with cumin seeds on the top are vegetarian, ones without any garnishing are mushroom ones, cheese paprika croissants have a spot of cheese on the top layer and the ones with white sesame seeds are mutton croissants. Well, that trick seems to be working well. So go ahead and enjoy your breakfast - French style!
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Dazzling rose
sandwiches To make crystallised rose petals for cakes and desserts, lightly beat egg white and coat rose petals and leaves. Use a small paintbrush, or if dipping into egg white, take care not to over do it. Dust lightly with caster sugar and lay them on to waxed paper on biscuit trays. Sun dry them or dry them in a cool oven. Wait till they are crisp, then lift off the paper and store in an airtight container. Rose-petal preserve
If your guests bring you scented and brightly coloured roses you can use them to make this delicious preserve. Or you can buy your own scented roses. You will need
50 gm red or pink rose petals 250 gm sugar 50 ml water One tablespoon lemon juice One tablespoon orange juice Cochineal (optional) Clear away the leafy parts from your roses and cut away the white or yellow part at the base of the petals. Wash and drain them. Mix the sugar, water, orange and lemon juice and bring them to a boil to make syrup. Add the rose petals and simmer over very low heat, stir it all the time. Let it cook for about 30 minutes, or till you find it has become thick. Now add a few drops of red cochineal if you want a deeper colour. Now your rose preserve is ready to pot into small lovely jars or even pretty little glass bottles you may be having in the kitchen. Brush the insides with a little glycerine. You can use the rose preserve to brush over ice cream, trifles and puddings!
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Love’s in the hair too
It’s the time for love, time for togetherness and time for Valentine’s Day. This Valentine, add a splash of colour to your hair and look absolutely gorgeous with Garnier Nutrisse. Priced at Rs. 225, Garnier Nutrisse is available in 12 shades ranging from natural shades like black and dark brown for complete grey coverage, to fashion shades like Reds, Browns, Plums, Golds and Coppers. Garnier Nutrisse is available at all Garnier outlets in India. Valentine escapades
Valentine day brings with it, a full package of love, romance and tender feelings. To make your Valentine day a special time to remember and surprise your aficionado, Cotton County is here with its brand new Cargo Collection. If you are the one who always aspires to see your ‘Valentine’ dressed up in a new Rugged Cowboy Look, present him a pair of the amazing Cargo Shirt and Trousers of Cotton County. Believe! Choose from the stunning and funky tinted sandblasted cargoes in varied hues brown, brick, fawn, earth, mustard, inky black besides the usual complement of blues, black, ebony in varied fabrics like thick slubs, hi-low indentations, and crinkles with L-shaped pockets, contrast piping details, stylized coin pocket only at Rs 899 onwards. Shade the sun
Tommy Hilfiger introduces a new range of sunglasses for both men and women. These sunglasses define the youthful style of American tradition. Constructed with fine materials, the frames are clean and sleek and prove to be an excellent gift for your valentine. They also feature 100% of the recommended ANSI Z80.3 UV for sun protection. A wide range of colors include: Silver with Blue Lens, Silver with Pink Lens, Gunmetal with Grey Lens and Brown with Brown Lens. Priced between Rs. 3,000 and Rs 5,800. Fun Foods
Get rid of your zillion masala’s, messy kitchens, washing mixies, pots & pans. Fun Foods, one of India’s largest and most trusted names in the food industry have introduced their new and exciting range of Culinary Powders for Popular cuisine. Fun Foods latest introduction are mixed condiment and Seasoning powder for Rajma and Chicken Biryani. Fun Foods now brings to you an easy cook solution for your favourite Chicken Biryani. Say no to chopping onions, garlic or tomatoes, say bye to long hours in the kitchen. Just add Chicken, Rice and Oil / Butter / Ghee of your choice, with the ingredients of this packet and a sumptuous, aromatic Biryani is ready. Priced affordably at Rs 24/- for a ready cooked dish of approximately 1200 gms. Love with Nautica
Make Valentine extra special this year for the people you love with Nautica. Nautica®, a leading global lifestyle brand has for you a special wardrobe for Valentine’s day to serenade your loved ones this romantic season. With Nautica, the looks are flexible enough to dress up or sport down allowing you to personalize and create your own sense of style. And that’s not all, this Valentine, Nautica is also offering a delectable box of chocolates to everyone who shops at the Nautica store on February 13, 2007 and February 14, 2007. Learn to nurse
Waiariki Institute of Technology is a government institute with 10,000 students located in Rotorua, a provincial city of more than 60,000 people. In 2006, Rotorua was declared the most beautiful city in New Zealand. Waiariki has 7 main schools, Trades & Hospitality, Forestry and Wood Processing, Nursing and Health, Business and Tourism, Computing and communication, Maori Studies and Design, English and IELTS. This programme is available to students who have done GNM or other Diploma in Nursing from India with 6 bands in IELTS or equivalent score. These students will spend 1 year in NZ and on successful completion will get Bachelor of Nursing. She also highlighted that there are plenty of job opportunities in nursing area in NZ. After this they also become eligible to apply for Permanent residency. The fee for this course is NZ $16,000. Internet mobile
SMC Networks announces its first Wireless Internet mobile phone (SMCWSKP100) that works on Skype. The SMC WiFi Phone for Skype offers hands-free mobility with no requirement of a PC when used with SMC WBR14G2 wireless broadband router, SMC WEBTG wireless Ethernet bridge or SMC WHSG44 wireless hotspot gateway. It delivers 3-hours continuous talk-time and 30-hour standby from its internal Li-Ion Battery and can be recharged from any USB enabled socket. SMC WiFi Phone for Skype is available in Chandigarh at a price of Rs 10,000. Love Mobile
Spice Mobile Phones in association with Salaam-e-ishq has launched a special Valentine Day promotion Love Mobile. Till 14th February 2007, consumers get a pre-embedded content of Salaam-e-ishq exclusively on S-8 and two of its BlueGen series phones, S-900 and S-909. Two singtones, wallpapers and videoclips from the movie Salaam-e-ishq is pre-loaded on the three handsets at no extra cost.
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The sound of fame
The rhythmic notes of fame are just a soundtrack away for jitterbugs. They now stand a chance of playing live in five cities across the country with “happening” and “ internationally acclaimed” disc jockeys (DJs) by recreating their own versions of tracks. It may sound music to your ears, but the “winning compositions” will be released along with tracks by professional DJs in an exclusive album with Universal Music. The contest, open to all, is scheduled to commence on February 9. The last date for receipt of entries is February 25. Giving details of the competition, Director, Multimedia, Nokia India , Mr Vineet Taneja, says the contest is part of “Nfusion” – a musical initiative by Nokia Nseries Music Edition. It will enable the music enthusiasts to create their own compositions and share the stage with DJ Kris, DJ Whosane and DJ FUNCinternational The contestants can musically create the tracks by using the mixing software of their choice. For the purpose, they can log on to the company’s site, select a track, remix it with their choice of sounds and send it across. The participation forms, along with some excitement, too can be downloaded from the website. Only one entry per contestant is permitted and the process of remixing has to be carried out by an individual. The names of the winners will be announced on March 10. The entries will be judged by a select jury comprising the DJs, known for a wide repertoire of music ranging from techno, hip hop and garage rock to trance and Bollywood hits. The quality of mixing, variety of sounds used in the process and other technical aspects will be taken into consideration. In an exciting finale to the initiative, the winners will over a month visit select pubs in Bangalore , Delhi , Mumbai, Chandigarh and Kolkata. Mr Taneja adds that this part of the region in particular is famous for hip hop and Punjabi remixes. The residents have great passion for music which has the power to evoke memories and change moods.” Talking over the phone , DJ Kris says, “The initiative offers an exciting platform to music enthusiasts. This is, perhaps, the only initiative that brings to the forefront the unique and passionate mix of technology and art that is synonymous with the DJ’s work”. So folks, music is the food of eminence! Just play on!
— Saurabh Malik
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Ik Chadar Maili Si vows London
Ik Chadar Maili Si
has now premiered in the UK, thanks to Indian-born director Sneh Lata Verma. A Sheet Soiled and Torn in English, the play has been adapted from the one written by the award-winning writer, the late Rajinder Singh Bedi, in the ‘60s and is set in a rural Punjabi village. It tells the story of Rano who is pressurised by the village elders to marry her brother-in-law after her first husband is murdered. The play explores the dilemmas and anguish of Rano as she is forced into the most difficult of choices for the sake of her family.
The actor playing the part of the brother-in-law, Raj Verma, said: “The play explores sexuality, society and relationships with honesty and intensity, engaging audiences emotionally and intellectually”. He also told The Asian Times: “The play is based on a classic Urdu novella which is a landmark in Punjabi literature. Rajinder Singh Bedi is an icon in India and what is interesting is that the old-fashioned traditions shown in this play are not judged - the audience is left to make up their own mind.” The play was actually performed in Punjabi when it was staged in London last month and director Sneh Lata Verma explained that this decision meant that not only was there an added air of truth to the piece, but that also the older generation of Punjabis would thereby relate to the themes in the play and the younger generation would appreciate learning about their ancestry. As Verma pointed out: “It’s important to demonstrate that Punjabi culture is about more than bhangra music”. Never a truer word...
— ANI
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Hard-hitting, well made
Black Friday will leave you stunned. It is one of the most amazing, hard-hitting movies of its time. A bold story, perfect execution and strong performances by the lead stars will sweep you off your feet. The film is a cinematic narrative of investigations and events that unraveled the heinous conspiracy behind the 1993 Mumbai blasts. The film tracks down the conspiracy and the conspirators, the people who engineered the heinous crime. Black Friday has a terrific screenplay. The ever-dependable Kay Kay Menon comes up with a great performance. The film belongs to him. Pawan Malhotra is also splendid. So are Aditya Srivastava, Zakir Hussain, Pankaj Jha and Pratima Kazmi. Director Anurag Kashyap has been courageous in undertaking a dark theme and handling it with aplomb. He proves he is a good filmmaker. The cinematography is first-rate and its background score is another highlight. Blast scenes directed by action director Sham Kaushal are excellent. The tracks composed by Indian Ocean are targeted at those select few who crave for something different. The Kenny G-inspired instrumental Memon House is a treat for the ears. Black Friday can easily be labeled one of the better products churned out in Bollywood. Hats off to Anurag Kashyap. Definitely a worth watch. Catch it at Fun Republic, Manimajra. — DP
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YOUTH SPEAK
Cricket in India is more of a passion now than a sport. Millions of Indians watch the game with great enthusiasm. As usual, they sat glued to their TV sets when during the recent Mini World Cup. If the players don’t deliver, it hurts the sentiments of millions of their countrymen. In my opinion, the consistently poor performance of Indian cricket players can be attributed to their extensive involvement in the advertising world rather than concentrating on the game. Featuring in advertisements, no doubt, makes players rich, but they must not do it at the cost of the game that makes them celebrities in the first place. One of the remedies can be that the BCCI puts a ban on players endorsing products. If the players’ performance continues to be indifferent, cricket buffs may retaliate and boycott the products they endorse. Another reason for non-performance of players, I feel, is biased selection. Selectors choose undeserving players sometimes under political pressure. We also lag in hunting for new talent at the grassroot level and giving good exposure to the budding players so that they learn how not to succumb under pressure. India with a flourishing economy can afford to have world-class pitches and grounds and equipment. — Gautam Sharma
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Champu ko freeze kiya jaaye? Continuing with its
tradition of wacky entertainment, FILMY is now ready with it spoof on Kaun
Banega Crorepati. Kaun Banega Champu is hosted by Ruk Ruk Khan,
played by Chandigarh lad Sunil ‘Lallan’ Grover. Says Sunil,
"Playing a role inspired by superstar Shah Rukh Khan is an honour.
But I’m looking forward to the bouquets as well as the
brickbats." Watch out for the quirky play of the master as he goes
all out to quiz you because Kuch sawaal aapki zindagi barbaad kar
sakte hain! With Sunil on the pot seat is Suresh Menon, who
will be playing various roles from Amitabh Bachchan to Karan Johar to
Sachin Tendulkar and even Rani Mukherjee! Kaun Banega Champu has
exciting and hatke prizes to offer — Jumma ka chumma, kholi
no. 420 and even maa ka aashirwad. And for the pipelines,
the options will be Audience Jhol, Kaun Hai Friend and Sexy
20. In this half hour show, after every two segments, the
participant loses and exits the show, paving the way for another
participant, another celebrity spoof character. Replete with a live
audience, Kaun Banega Champu promises "the finest experience
of comedy and humor that Indian viewers have been exposed to". So, Champu
ko freeze kiya jaaye? — DP (Tune in to FILMY, Sunday,
7.30 pm) Say it with a song! Sing a song to your love with a big bunch of roses and a chocolate cake this Valentine’s Day! No chance to miss out on gifting and making your love feel special on this wonderful occasion. Sifymall, is pampering your loved one on your behalf with A Life size arrangement of 100 roses and ½ kg chocolate cake along with Guitarist who will play at least one love song at the time of delivery. Bring a smile on your valentine’s face and place your order before you miss the deadline, which is till 2 pm on 13 th Feb! This service is priced at Rs 3999. Terms and conditions will differ with Courier delivery and Express delivery, the deadline for Courier delivery being Feb 12 th till 01:00 pm only.
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Wear skirts Hillary!
Fashion mogul Donatella Versace has some valuable style tips for America’s presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The Italian designer feels that Mrs Clinton needs to feminise her look with skirts and dresses instead of serious-looking pantsuits. Donatella Versace told a German newspaper: “I can understand (trousers) are comfortable but she’s a woman and she is allowed to show that. She should treat femininity as an opportunity and not try to emulate masculinity in politics.” Versace believes Bill Clinton’s beautiful wife’s signature look should consist of knee-length skirts with a short jacket in chic black, instead of her usual granny blue. Even though Donatella criticised Clinton on her stylistically challenged sense of dressing, she did momentarily retract her claws, adding, “I admire her for her determination, which will hopefully take her to the White House.” — ANI Blues for Hugh
Playboy boss Hugh Hefner, who had personally chosen Anna Nicole Smith to appear on the cover of the magazine, is deeply saddened by her tragic demise. He was the one to lead tributes to Smith, and said that she was one of his dearest friends. Hefner also acknowledged that fact that the late star meant a great deal to both him as well as his magazine. “She was a very dear friend who meant a great deal to Playboy and to me personally. My prayers and thoughts are with her friends and loved ones,” he was quoted as saying.
Diaz’s $3m
pay cheque
In the ad that was filmed in Los Angeles in January, the Charlie’s Angels star wore a blonde wig and a green dress. She talks on her mobile and is so absorbed in the conversation that she does not realise that a film with aliens, pirates, cowboys and mobsters, ‘is being filmed around her’! An insider said that throughout the six-hour shoot for the commercial, which will be shown only in Japan, the actress was continuously smiling and that she seemed like a ‘knockout’.
All set for Borat sequel
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, the creator of fictional Kazakh journalist Angus Howarth Borat, is all set to make a sequel to his controversial and successful film Borat. The first mock documentary, titled Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan, has already grossed 125 million pounds across the world, and won Cohen a Golden Globe. Spice Girls reuniting?
Victoria Beckham sparked off rumours of a possible reunion of the Spice Girls after she and her former band-members Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton met for dinner recently. Posh reportedly told Ginger and Baby that they could earn a fortune by helping her revive the band in the U.S, where she and hubby David Beckham are set to move in a few months.
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Excitement fills the air, faces shine with enthusiasm, attendance of students is cent per cent — after all they have been waiting for this day to come for a whole year! The campus just looked like one perfect Masti ki
pathsahala.
It was a superb performance, Hai Ki Nahi by the winning team of DAV College Sector 10, at the IIT fest, Mumbai, that got the loudest applause. Lined up with stalls of the sponsors and others, the entire stall area looked like one big shopping arcade. While some of the students were busy digging into the yummy grub, few others were busy enjoying Tekken 4 on Play Station 2 and still quite a few grooved to the tunes of the DJ who was busy belting out latest hip-hop numbers.
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When a carload of guests land up suddenly, you can delight them with special dishes using roses! Try this delicious rose sandwich. Cut the flowers of your favourite colour, when they are nearly open. Take the most fragrant petals, chop and mash them into a batter for your special sandwiches. You can even put rose petals in your cake batter. Rose petals make a lovely and tasty sandwich filling and can also be put into a salad.
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