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It’s no joke SRK, Sanjay Dutt, Juhi Chawla, Soha Ali Khan & Govinda added jazz to the Star Gold Comedy Honours
Making people laugh at one teeny gag is hard enough but a joke-a-thon going into a couple of hours no less sure beats the stress of having to stand in the sun with your woollies on! And so it was on a muggy evening in Mumbai last week that Star Gold decided to pay tribute to films and stars that make us laugh. The gala affair transformed Mehboob Studios into a riot of smiles, literally, and we are not joking! On the gaudiest pink-gold stage probably ever built stood the smiling hosts, actors Shreyas Talpade and Purbi Joshi, surrounded with smiley logos, animation and even a throne with a smiling ball to boot! Sure it was a trickle in the beginning with glamour coming in the form of veteran actor Jeetendra, all of 60 plus and sporting a coal-black hairdo. But the star-turnout at final tally could give Karan Johar’s star-studded films a run for their money! With Shahrukh Khan leading the way, Sanjay Dutt, Juhi Chawla, Chunkey Pandey, Ayesha Takia, Soha Ali Khan and a rare appearance by Govinda made the event life-sized no less.
With digs that poked gentle fun at the exclusively elusive Amitabh Bachchan guest-list for the Abhi-Ash wedding and even the beleaguered Indian cricket team which should have included Shreyas Iqbal Talpade if we really wanted to win the World Cup, the show took off to a glittering start. As director Kundan Shah (Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron) said, "The most important thing after a script is the actor. If he fails then all is lost." So the special advisory panel of Kundan Shah, Vashu Bhagnani and Nagesh Kukunoor came up with the names that really deserve the ha-has. And the first honour of the evening went to the unlikeliest of heroes, Tusshar Kapoor, for the Rising Actor with Comic Excellence but one look at the eh oh act from Golmaal and you know this young lad has it in him to get that funny bone going! From here on the accolades flowed, the tributes moved especially when the modelling sister duo of Tupur and Tapur Chatterjee, grand-daughters of the illustrious film-maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee, came on stage and spoke of their grandfather, "who despite his immense successes taught us about the simplicity of life and of human values." So no surprises then that the Hrishikesh Mukherjee Honour for Socially Relevant Comedy Cinema went to Lage Raho Munnabhai, picked up by the extremely talented but unassuming writer and director of the film, Rajkumar Hirani. And it was Anupam Kher’s tribute to Munnabhai that summed it all up. "When you see a film like this you feel a twinge of jealously as to why you are not a part of it," he smiled. And the funny moments were many. But the cake went to the excellent video spoofs on Farhan Akhtar’s remake of Don if the film was to be made by Karan Johar (with his proclivity for the letter K and for King Khan!) and Subhash Ghai (where the film may just have been dedicated to himself what with his penchant to feature himself in all his films!). But it was star power that actually drove or rather stole the show. As Shahrukh Khan came on stage to present the honours to Juhi Chawla for ‘Special Recognition in Comic Excellence’ every single bulb went on and off vigorously, leaving no one in any doubt as to who the King of the box-office is! The other awards glittered too. While the dapper and charming Sanjay Dutt picked up the honours on behalf of his Munnabhai MBBS team for the All-Time Greatest Comedy Film, the only award to be voted by the audiences around the country, the poignant moment came during the Lifetime Achievement honour given by son Jaaved Jaaferi to his father veteran comedian Jagdeep. For a man who spent a lifetime making cine-goers laugh, it was his Soorma Bhopali act from Sholay that he ended his speech with that once again brought to the fore the ability of cinematic characters to make us laugh. However, no act is complete without its mandatory show-stoppers. The dances dripped oomph and stand-up performance by Sajid Khan elicited the smiles. But while Rimii Sen, Ranvir Sheorey, Vinay Pathak, Neha Dhupia, Shabbir Ahluwalia and even the breezy Delnaaz Paul provided the jhatkas and matkas amidst pompom dancers, guess who stole the show? Govinda was not only honoured as the Leading Actor with Comic Excellence, but in a rare display showed off just what made him the eternal dancing star. Watch the Star Gold Comedy Honours 2007 mid-May and catch the magic of laughs for there is no world without that golden smiley! gayatrir@tribunemail.com
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Step into Style
If you have the ‘carefully-careless’ attitude, then flaunt it with a pair of canvas shoes Toeing the fashion line, the campus crowd is walking towards style and comfort in good old canvas shoes, strikingly and gracefully. Go to the college or even the varsity grounds across the city and you will find so many girls stepping out of their cars wearing canvas shoes reflecting the shades of the polite society. If the footwear was once fervently associated with the school-going pack, the attitude has changed now. There can be no doubt about it. In colleges, watching the undergrads step in the boots of the physical training multitude, you realise the shoes too have matured over the years. They are available not just in whites that need to be polished every alternate day with the help of worn-out toothbrushes dipped in soaps. "You can now catwalk your way to recognition after picking the shoes up in almost all the hues — right from passionate maroon to deep purple, olive green and sporty yellow," says young city-based fashion-designer Roop. "Some of them even support embellishments, including frayed details, lace, ornamentation, sequins, rhinestones, embroidery, buckles, contrast stitching, zippers and fur." This is not all. "Style-driven youngster can have a run for lace-ups or slip-ons. The fashion-forward canvas shoes even have varying heel heights starting from flat and going up to stacked or wedge," she adds. Almost all shoe-manufacturing companies are offering canvas pairs. Depending upon your budget, you can go in for Bata, Adidas, Puma and other products. The ones offered by Bata in yellow and green colour can be yours for as less as Rs 300. The others are costing anywhere between Rs 450 and Rs 1200. But guys just remember not to go hip-hopping wearing canvas shoes. Even the expensive ones often do not have excellent shock absorbing properties, cushioning or support. As such, the shoes are not suitable for ‘pounding the pavement’ types of activities. "If you are buying a pair for running, performing aerobics, playing tennis or any other sports, forget all about canvas shoes. They are fun, casual, and versatile shoes for joining the fashion parade while dancing or strolling," says gymnasium instructor Raman Sharma. "For heavier exercise, go in for a solid pair of sneakers." Remember, these shoes are made for style!
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Go for a style that reflects your attitude Smriti Sharma Jawed Habib in his body-hugging T-shirt and silver grey hair comes across as a bundle of energy. Hand him a pair of scissors and the excitement he radiates is almost palpable. In town at Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Salon, Sector 9, the expert shares notes on his plans to open a hair styling school in Punjab and doles out some summer trends that will rule this season. A postgraduate in French literature from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jawed went to London’s Morris School of Hair Dressing and London School of Fashion for a two-year course in art and science of hair styling and grooming. So what are the trends in hairstyling that are going to rule the roost this summer, we ask. “Trends will be your lifestyle, depending upon your nature of work, hairstyles would follow; but for most Indian women shoulder length hair, not completely straight but a little wavy will be in and not to miss colour,” articulates Jawed. “Blonde colour compliments Indian skin tones. Highlights in khaki blonde and coffee blonde add colour to dull and lifeless skin tones in summers”, avers the hairstylist known for advocating shorter lengths. “If there is one hair problem that most of us face is it is hair falling,” claims Jawed. He says the only way to minimise the problem is to get rid of that extra long hair and moreover short haircut gives you a young and smart look. “With age, go half an inch shorter in hair length,” he chuckles. “Do not be scared of shampooing everyday; in summers, sweating leaves your hair dirty and as a result lead to hair fall and dandruff.” And to keep the sun away, apply hair serums, conditioners and leave on conditioners. “For guys the unkempt hair look is the in-thing,” he says. The look can be achieved using gels, mousse and wax. But with a word of caution here, all the hair products are meant for hair, so apply them only on hair and not on the scalp. With his hairstyling schools already running in all major cities in the country, Jawed is now aiming at Punjab. “People here are very stylish and don’t mind shelling out a few extra bucks to look good; so grooming school is the need of the hour.” he states. smritisharma@tribunemail.com
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Block the sun
Ordinary sun blocks are not capable of taking the full blast of the sun, and are usually effective against UVB rays, while leaving your skin exposed to the other type. But worry no more. Garnier Skin naturals now has the perfect solution for you. With SPF 20, the oil-free formulation provides everyday solution to protect the skin. It is priced at Rs 149. Fruity & flowery Godrej No.1 launched papaya and lotus soap. The soap contains natural papaya extracts with the fragrance of lotus. Papaya has well-known benefits to the skin like it deep cleanses the skin and makes it soft and supple. Lotus has an aura of exoticness around it and has mild and refreshing fragrance. This combination gives a new-looking skin that is divinely fragrant. It is available at Rs 9 for 75 gm and Rs 14 for 125 gm. Energy efficient Carrier India’s two new product ranges, Durakool Hi-Wall & window unit (WRAC), and Estrella Hi-Wall & WRAC comes with state-of-the-art design innovations that uses less power and reduces utility bills. Durakool is available in 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 ton with electro-mechanical and remote control. Estrella Hi-Wall has a unique design that helps achieve coefficient of performance as high as 3.4, which means abest in class energy efficiency and low electricity consumption. The products are priced in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 40, 000. Digital entertainment Sony Ericsson launched W200i walkman series music phone with bass reflex headphones, which offers deeper bass and richer music experience. The W200i is attractively priced at Rs 7,795 and will enable one to enjoy unmatched music quality. Encompassing a digital music player, 20 channels preset stereo FM radio, expandable memory, mega bass and VGA camera. Go clicking Fisher-Price has launched its latest innovation for children in India, The Kid-Tough digital camera. The camera is well equipped to handle the rough and tough use by kids ; no matter how many times the kid drops the camera, the product will bounce back with perfection. It allows you to not just click but even download, edit and printed to create whatever the kids imagination leads them to do! Priced at Rs 4,999, it comes in two colours-blue and pink.
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Court-room drama on TV Kunwar Gurnam Singh, Advocate, a serial based on the life of a judge-turned-lawyer will soon be on air on DD, Jalandhar. "The serial has all city based actors in it so we wanted city people to know about it," says G S Channi, a renowned theatre personality. The director and producer of the serial Channi, he says, "It is based on court rooms and revolves around different social problems." The 25-episode serial will be on air five days a week and will focus on socially relevant themes. When quizzed on what convinced him on depicting court scenes, he smiled, "They are very gripping and help give social message too." Parvesh Sethi will play the protagonist of the serial. He says, "My role is intense, where the character sticks to the ethics of a lawyer, despite many hurdles." The chain of episodes seek to give the message that there is something beyond reality and one should try to see beyond what is evident. Harleen Kohli plays the wife of the protagonist. "Kunwar Gurnam Singh has picked up several social issues like rape, murder or domestic violence on women", pointed out Sukhmani who is the art director of the serial. swati@tribunemail.com
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Barkha Bisht plays the protagonist. The show premiers 7 May and will be air on SaharaOne Television at 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday. — Dharam Pal
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Tired Tresses Pammy Kaul Kiss goodbye to dry and rough tresses this summer. What determines your hair’s condition is not the oil content but moisture levels in your hair which in dry weather can become dehydrated, leaving hair more susceptible to damage. Dryness causes breakdown of hair structure, creating splitting and breakage. Worse damage is done when moisture from hair evaporates through blow drying, colour abuse, bleaching, straightners, heated
rollers….
Hair has a moisture content of approximately 10 per cent. If the moisture content drops below this point, the important thing you need to do is increase the ability of your hair to attract and retain moisture. While there are no miracle cures to repair the damage, what promises to recondition tired tresses by adding shine, strength and moisture, is oil. Oil can make a positive difference to dry, sensitised and chemically weakened hair. Regular use of oil used in combination with good hair care, can be very effective. Intensive conditioning treatment before hair colour, highlighting hair is good preventive practice. Protection is better than cure! What weakens, and dries out hair over summer time are the ultra-violet rays from direct sunlight. Did you know that you could use your SPF on your hair as well to protect the hair from sun? My hair is weather-beaten and colour abused. Please suggest me a natural home remedy for dry hair. Your hair is lacking in moisture content and that’s what you need to build up on. Since you are looking for a natural remedy, you can go for a deep conditioning hair masque by combining honey, bananas and yogurt. Natural fruit acids are great for contracting the cuticle layer of hair. Honey will not only replace the lost moisture but actually attract moisture and retain it in the hair’s cortex. Also give a try to the classic trick of using mayonnaise as a cream rinse/conditioner for your hair. I ride a scooter and usually keep my hair down. They are very dry and I also have split ends. Any suggestions on what I can do for my hair to prevent the wind damage? Warm weather and dry wind is a lethal combination for hair. Your hair, as you rightly mentioned, is dry owing to the fact that you have been riding with your hair down. The environmental damage caused by sun, wind, or tangling of tresses is irreparable. Have professional deep moisturising conditioning treatment done at least once a week. Covering your hair with a helmet or scarf when you drive would be of great help. Don’t leave them loose or completely down. Coat your cuticles with leave in conditioner regularly; it will hydrate your hair making them shiny and soft. Give your hair a break from the styling products. Clarify your hair with equal parts of baking soda and shampoo. Indulge in moisture infusing hair treatments. Hope this will work out for you. This column appears fortnightly. Pammy Kaul is a UK-based beauty therapist. E-mail your queries to lifestyletribune@gmail.com or The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh
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Youthful Kishori
`Serials should be on air till they are being watched’
But then reel life is so different from real life. After
displaying her flair under the arch-lights on the small-screen in
serials like Ghar Ek Mandir, Koi Apna Sa and Jassi
Jaisi Koi Nahin, 35-year-old Kishori Shahane Vij has been
experimenting with an out-and-out negative role on Sahara One’s Solhah
Singaarr. She has also performed on stage in Marathi theatre,
besides acting in Marathi movies and has the distinction of being
Gladrags runners up. Considering the fact that her kid was seven at that
time, it’s quite an achievement, undoubtedly. Just in case you still
haven’t been able to place her, she has played the lead in ‘Bomb-blast’
with Ronit Roy and her character in Vikram Bhatt’s thriller ‘Red’
left a strong impact on viewers.
After making a mark in modeling, Marathi cinema and television with
positive roles why did you take up a negative role? I was tired of
doing goody-goody roles. It was becoming too monotonous. So, I decided
to do something different. When the role of Triveni was offered to me, I
just could not refuse it and am thoroughly enjoying it.
But aren’t you apprehensive of being labelled? No, not at all!
Though I was apprehensive initially but now I am more than satisfied as
I am getting a positive response. The role leaves me with enough scope
to show my talent. Even a negative character has many shades to it. One
can display that killer instinct and be humorous in the same serial.
Some serials on the small screen run for ages. Do you think the channels
should draw a line and say enough it is enough? It all depends
upon the programme’s popularity. Some producers manage to keep the
interest of audience intact by adding twists and turns to the serial
like in Saas bhi kabhi bahu thee. A serial should continue as
long as people are watching it.
But don’t you agree
game shows like KBC are bowling serials out of prime slots? Game
shows are gaining popularity. But then, serials have their own audience.
As such, game shows can never push serials out of the television sets.
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Kota goes contemporary You can spot kota saris in different weaves ranging from Rs 550 to Rs 2000 while suits are priced from Rs 400 to Rs 800. “I have kept everything at low price as my aim is to popularise the Rajasthani fabrics.” You can try on kota suits in Bagroo prints . Among all the three different types of traditional fabrics, kota doria, kota silk and kota mongia, that I have got kota doria is the most popular one. “And the glass is mouth blown and start from Rs 400 to Rs 1000.” If you have a fetish for those antique mughal lamps for your drawing room or etched glass in unusual shapes of matka, then this exhibition is a must see. Another good one is a coloured glass lamp designed with pure gold that costs up to Rs 1,000. On till May 5
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Congenially yours Miss India Congeniality Shipra Malik believes in completion of education before entering the glamour industry
As she talks the need for treating yourself with education as a part of preventive care to avoid frustrations in the tinsel world, you realise the qualified doctor in her is still playing an active role. Just in case, you have missed the point, Shipra is a physiotherapist first and a ramp-cum-print model later. In Chandigarh for the launch of Cleopatra’s Wellness Nutrition and Lifestyle Clinic, the stunning diva says it’s absolutely essential to arm yourself with a degree before hopping on the glamour bandwagon. “Not just because people do not respect unqualified professionals, but also because all that glitters has an element of uncertainty,” she asserts. Taking you around the Sector 8 centre, she says: “You see it’s always better to have something to fall back upon because acting, or even print and ramp modeling, is not a cake walk. Chances are that you find yourself walking on the edge, feeling frustrated, if you do not land up with good work.” Shipra says a better way of going about the entire thing is to hop-on-hop-off till the completion of education and then reach for the stars with feet firmly on the ground. “While there is no age to enter the industry, you should just not drop your education for a career in acting or modeling,” she asserts. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, the angel of beauty says in any case things are not all that easy for small-town gals, especially with so many foreign-bred models encroaching on the ramp. “Non-resident Indians models are more outgoing and have a different body type. But that’s not the only reason behind their popularity. The people here are simply attracted to them and that’s a hard reality,” she says. But if things are that tough, why did she switch careers? “Well, to begin with, I always wanted to be Femina Miss India. So after completing my studies, I took to the ramp. So far, I have modeled in print for big names like Microsoft, Bata and Sony Ericsson.” What about movies? Any plans? “Oh yes! I wish to act my way to the top. You see movies help you carve a niche for yourself. This is not all. A film career is a long-lasting one. In modeling you have to diversify after 25. Out here you can continue — at least till you get married.” Letting out a giggle, she says: “In Bollywood, the audiences just do not accept a married woman running around the trees with another hero. In any case, I have already received a couple of offers from South India, but I am not entering the industry till I have worked on my acting skills,” she says. All the best, Miss Congeniality!
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Khai ke paan Chandigarhwala… The song Paan khaaye saiyyan... may have lost its flavour with the youth, but the paan continues to lure the young and old alike
A nawabi delicacy, everything about the paan is exquisite right from the way the triangular delight is folded, to the ornate betel boxes it is stored in, and yes of course the way it is eaten! Come summers and the city’s fondness for the paan becomes evident from how the neighbourhood paan waala corner transforms into a hangout point every evening. Tells Aditya of Pandey Pan House, “I am busiest between 10 and 12 at night, as many people come for a meetha paan after dinner.” His kiosk next to the eatery Mr Burger in Sector 17, which closed down around three years back, is still as popular as it was then. With over 150 meetha paans sold a day, he shares the ingredients in the sweet delight, “It contains saunf, gulkand, munakka, honey, supari, nariyal, khajoor, cherry and gulab powder.” And, for a still more tasteful and classy touch, a garnishing of kaju powder is perfect. With most of the people saying no to tobacco, the highest selling paans in the city are meetha paan, sada paan and geeli meetha. At the 25-year-old kiosk near Mehfil, Sector 17, 80 per cent of the clientele is that of meetha paan lovers. Says S. K. Shukla, “I sell around 100 meetha paans a day. And, it is mostly ladies and children who come here,” he adds.
Well, while there are over 1,000 paan waala across the city, the favourite amongst the paan lovers’ numbers down to just a handful of 10 to 12. Says Sonu, Chaurasia Paan and Cigarette Shop, Sector 18, “The most important thing in making a paan is the way it is prepared. It differs from hand to hand.” Well, he does know the art as it runs in his genes. His grandfather came to the city from Allahabad 40 years back and since then standing true to their trademark name that leads in the art of making a paan; the Chaurasia corner is a must visit for every paan lover. Adjacent to his shop is Chaurasia Sons run by his uncle. Come evening and a group of people can be seen discussing the day’s events or even holding a heated discussion on the latest national happening at Chaurasia’s. But, business is never forgotten, for Sonu briskly passes bidas of paan to his regular. Ask him, about his profit figures and he says that a 150 paans a day spells a bad day! Well, with his regulars swearing by the taste, his sale figures do run very high. So, if it is a whiff of a taste-packed mouth freshener that you are keen on, then make way to these small pushcarts and kiosks. purva@tribunemail.com
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Move this cheese A new food court in Sec 47 offers Chinese & Indian fare It’s the hot-off-the-fire passion in Singapore. And it is considered “cool” here. With both partners sweating it out to earn more than just their livelihoods, the taste of food courts is growing among residents. Just in case you are wondering why the concept is so hot among the out-to-chill crowd, the answer is not very hard to digest – a variety food that doesn’t burn a hole in the pocket. So, if you still haven’t nibbled at a food court, just drive down to the recently-inaugurated Blu cheez in Sector 47. Their USP — Authentic food court flavours for under two US dollars! The whiff is unmistakable. The aroma of cheese tossed in a rich tomato gravy, and excitement brewing over the blue flame along with delicious dal lure you indoors. The tang mingles with a hint of exotic spices to give the flavour of genuine stately food. If you are hot for good fare, gratify your taste buds with an abundance of paneer and crisp on the outside, softy on the inside, marinated spicy chicken. Simmered in rich tomato sauce, the tandoori chicken is a must have. Also try the chicken steamed balls in a hot garlic and chilly sauce served in the same bamboo steamer in which they are steamed. Not in the mood for a lazy meal? Try the dal makhni-plain naan combo. The dining area is spotlessly clean and smacks of good hygiene. In fact, the ambience, the setting and the light music is just right for a perfect date with real Indian food. The food is scrumptious, not very oily and comes with a generous amount of chillies. The succulent pieces of chicken, the mild flavours and the appetizing aroma of charcoal grilled meats deserves a mention. “Our dishes have resisted the onslaught of off-beat culinary skills. Adding to the zing, you find tehzeeb in abundance here,” says chef Sanjeev Pasricha. Flashing a broad smile, he says: “Our chefs are inspired by the culinary extravaganzas of the Mughals. In an ambience and hospitality evocative of those golden times, every meal is a feast and every spread a gourmet’s delight.” Pasricha has traveled across the globe, worked in five star hotels and even beach-side dhabas looking for recipes good enough to make Indians and foreigners ask for more. So, happy eating! saurabh@tribunemail.com
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Dare to dream Parbina Rashid Minnie Prem Sarwal started writing at 70 and is now working on her second book!
And it does not stop there. Proceeds from the sale of her cookbook will go to charity. “When you get to this stage where multiple ailments become your companion and medicine your staple diet, one tends to fall into the pits of depression. But one should keep the mind active even if the body fails you,” says Minnie. So, Minnie kept her dream to be an author ignited despite her right arm giving up to arthritis. Her inspiration to write Cooking Made Simple came from her grandson after she shifted to Delhi from Chandigarh. “Arjun’s always been a fan of my cooking. He chanced upon my old diaries and coaxed me to write down the recipes in a book format,” she says. Minnie traced some of her recipes dating back to 1959. “This book is an assortment of recipes that I have either created or improvised through the trial and error method,” she says. By assortment, Minnie means right from lemon squash to jams and murabbas to pickles, puddings and ice creams to plain cake to dahi vadas to chicken biryani! There has been quite a lot of hit and miss as far as cooking is concerned. “I came as a young bride to this big family and initially knew nothing about cooking,” recalls Minnie. She was lucky to have supportive in-laws who gradually initiated her into cooking, a trait Minnie has incorporated in her book by giving recipes that are easy to follow and minimalist in terms of ingredients. “I do not use fancy ingredients in my cooking,” says Minnie. Coming to the charity angle, Minnie says whatever she earns from this book will go into helping slum children in Delhi. “I have lived my life and at this hour of life money does not mean all that much. I want to give something back to society.” Her forthcoming book will delve into social maladies like racial discrimination, bride burning and female foeticide. “This one will be a collection of short stories woven around poems written by my daughter when she was seventeen.” Minnie, at 72, has just woken up to her dream and has the intention to carry it on as long as she lives. “I want you to write my story because it may inspire someone, somewhere to achieve her dream, for it’s never too late,” comes the parting shot. Here is a salute to the woman of substance! parbina@tribunemail.com
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Health tip of the day
Side bending neck exercise, bringing ear to the shoulder first on one side then on the other while lying on the back improves flexibility of the neck. — Dr Ravinder Chadha |
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With serials like Mehendi
Tere Naam Ki and Vaidehi to her credit, Aroona Irani will now
be producing Doli Saja Ke. Directed by Pawan Sahu, it is the
story of a young girl, Anupama whose birth unfortunately coincides with
the death of her mother. The loss of his beloved wife leads Vikramjeet
Kapoor to blame the newborn for the tragedy. And, slowly Anupama starts
believing in the myth too. The saga traces Anupama’s life and her
struggle to gain the love of her father.
The glint of merriness in her eyes compliments the mirthful smile
playing on her lips. No wonder, it’s hard to imagine her in a negative
role 
On the shelves at this exhibition is an assortment of unconventional Rajasthani Kota suits and unique studio glass from Ferozabad at house no 34, sector 9. “We direct the craftsmen in Rajasthan about the colour combination and work we want on the fabric as it is specially ordered for the exhibition,” says Manpreet Suri, the brain behind exhibition. 
Silky brown tresses cascading down the fragile shoulders, sparkling eyes complimenting a dazzling smile and a flowing baby pink shoulder-less gown adding glitz to glamour — you know Femina Miss India Congeniality Shipra Malik is here. 
Think of a seventy plus woman and the image that comes to mind is someone old and wrinkled and a medicine chest within arm-shot. But not Minnie Prem Sarwal. The rheumatoid arthritis might have left her looking a tad frail, but beneath the surface, she is made of pure steel. Just through with her cookbook, she has embarked upon her next venture — a collection of short stories! 