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God made some perfect heads & on the rest he put hair to hide his mistakes. Whether you are bald by destiny or choice, celebrate!
Bald is beautiful. And it’s not just Yul Brynner of King and I fame that we are talking about. Look around and you will find that the guy-next-door too has shaved off his hair to look glamorous (if you can use the term for men!). Oh yes, going bald is the latest fad. And, it has hit men in the age group of 20 and 35. No need to scratch your head to figure out the reasons. Ask city-based hair stylist Ishani Nanayakkara, and she will tell you all about it. Nowadays, a man’s personality is judged not just by the way he carries himself, but also by the hairstyle — or no hairstyle — he sports. So, just to look suave and swanky among their pals, they go for unique styles. And what’s better than a shining bald head to reflect their bindaas attitude.
“Well, getting tonsured makes their personality totally different,” she says. “Another thing guys! You can easily forget about all your worries of losing hair and flaunt your bad luck as your style statement. And then, the style hardly needs any care, it’s totally freewheeling.” Archit Watts, a student leader and law student, turned bald to make his identity unique among his pals. He observed, “Going bald helps me grab attention of the crowd. It’s an innovative style to present oneself.” Ajay Tandon, banquet operations, at Hotel Mountview, couldn’t agree more. He shaved off his head almost two years ago when his hair started thinning and has been happy ever since. “It lends a new identity and makes you distinct,” he tells. A weekly head massage and voila, the pate’s all shiny and healthy, he says. Ravi Kumar, a hairdresser with Matrix-15, has an interesting tale to tell. “A few years ago, men would shave off their hair if they had a persistent dandruff problem or any other ailment. But now, it’s a matter of preference. Boys and men of all ages, with or without hear, want their heads shaved off.” And what about guys sporting the new look? “A bald head makes you look sleek and younger,” says Raghav, a Panjab University student. “Shave your head and knock off 10 years!” Okay, any tips? Well, city-based hairstylist Rajinder has something to say: “A new hairstyle is the best way to change your looks. So do not be nervous and try out that unique hairdo. Just remember hair grows back and the change is permanent. And in the end, do not forget a baldhead symbolises wealth and wisdom! Are you game? purva@tribunemail.com |
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Nothing bad about it
Once upon a time, there was this big man with a thundering voice. He was obsessed with gadgets and pressed all kinds of colourful buttons. He had a gold tooth that shone each time he smirked. He spoke in a strange manner, wore even stranger clothes and rubbed his hand over his bald scalp at regular intervals. He was Bollywood’s bad, bald man. But, this was long ago. Not today, when the bald man is a fashion icon. Gone are the days when you would shudder looking at Mogambo or narrate stories of the evil Shakaal to put your children to sleep. The bad iconic man of our industry who portrayed comic or sadistic villainy was identified with one common trait — a bald scalp. Interestingly, Anupam Kher began his career with a bald look and has retained the shimmer ever since, be it as an anchor, a villain or a comedian. The bald trend undoubtedly gave us some of the best bad men of the times (see box). And though today the trend seems to be fading, it has not really died. Two years back we did see Ravi Kale play a bald lieutenant in Sarkar. Perhaps, what has changed is the number of real bald men in the tinsel town. Surf channels on TV today and you can see a whole lot of celebs jumping on the bald bandwagon. Tune to Sony’s Boogie Woogie and you can catch the bald head of Naved Jaffery. You can even see Abhijeet in his new look on Star’s Voice of India. Vishal, of Vishal-Shekhar, too, sports a bald look. And then you never know what lies beneath Himesh Reshammiya’s trademark cap. The long forgotten Aditya Panscholi, too, is sporting the look. Moviemaker Rakesh Roshan and music director Rajesh Roshan are a few other bald celebrities. Feroz Khan too has borne his bald look for quite sometime now. Cricketers, too, are not far behind. Last we saw Kambli go bald, now we have Sehwag sporting a bald crust. Forget men, even Anaita Nair, aka Chak De’s Aliya Bosehas shaved off her head. Well, the job of hairdressers is in
danger!
Bald Baddies We Loved
Amrish Puri: He wanted to become invisible. He oft said Mogambo khush hua. He was Mr India’s Mogambo. Paresh
Rawal: He was the evil twin. He was hilarious and uttered one-liners like Main Teja hoon, Mark idhar hai. He was Teja in Andaz Apna Apna. Anupam
Kher: He played a terrorist. His thappad ki goonj ki goonj is still fresh in our minds. He was Dr Dang in Karma. Kulbhushan
Kharbanda: He sat in his swivel chair surrounded by sharks. He was Shaakal in Shan. Shetty: He was never the villain but played henchman to the bad guy. He stood out apart in 70s for his bald look. purva@tribunemail.com
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first day first show
It’s Rani all the way The lure of lucre can be mesmerising. And devastating too. Badki (Rani Mukherji) learns it the hard way in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. Facing the dilemma of either helping her poverty-stricken family by selling her body or seeing it inch towards near-certain ruin, she opts for the forbidden path. After all, she can’t watch the worlds of her toiling mother, Sabitri (Jaya Bachchan), good-for-nothing but helpless father Shivshankar Sahay (Anupam Kher) and chirpy little sister Chhutki (Konkana Sen Sharma) fall apart. So, the Plain Jane of Banaras becomes a high-heeled hooker of Mumbai. She is now a PR woman by day and the top of the heap escort by night. The transition is phenomenal. So is the decline of the master storyteller, Pardeep Sarkar of Parineeta fame, whose creative quotient dips with extraordinary alacrity as the film progresses. The svelte escort goes to Switzerland and encounters a suave attorney, Rohan (Abhishek Bachchan) who is bowled over by her innocence (reading Hanuman Chalisa when her plane falls into an air pocket). Again, Chhutki, who has excelled in studies, thanks to the generosity of the big sister, also moves to the big, bad city and overnight turns into a hotshot ad executive. She falls for a messy but creative colleague, Vivaan (Kunal Kapoor), and the two head for an ad shoot in Italy at the first available opportunity. In the midst of all this, Chhutki discovers the secret life of her sister and is devastated. Not by what Badki is doing but by the family’s failure to become aware of the former’s pathos-filled existence. Soon, everything is known to everybody and it is a happy family again. The director does not lose grip till the time he traces the trials and tribulations of the Sahay family. The breezy banter between the mother and her daughters has an infectious charm; the ebullience of the two girls rubs off on you; the dispute over the house looks natural. His intense passion for the craft gives way to frivolity once he starts readying a designer product for the designer banner called Yash Raj Films. In the bargain, he reduces the film to a potboiler. While Rani gives a powerful performance, Abhishek and Jaya are almost reduced to extras. In fact, the more the roles of Rani, Konkana and Kunal expand, the more the appearances of Jaya and Abhishek shrink. If moolah was Sarkar’s temptation, Rani Mukherji and hummable songs should be your allurement for viewing Laaga.... Showing at: Fun Republic, Piccadilly
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Of bhoots & bhangra
Ever heard of a shrink whose limbs are in constant turmoil; who performs bhangra and dons the robes of a priest while looking for a bhoot in a haunted house. Meet one in Priyadarshan’s flick. Strange things happen when Avni (Vidya), the newly wed wife of Siddharth (Shiney), who has come from the USA to live in his ancestral royal mansion, opens the door of a room locked for a long time. All hell breaks loose. People start getting hurt. To solve the riddle, US-trained psychiatrist Aditya Srivastava (Akshay) is summoned. Soon, the scientific world of Dr Srivastava collides with supernatural forces and the ghostbuster emerges triumphant. The director loses himself in a maze of thoughts and can’t decide whether he wants to make it a psychological thriller or a comedy. The movie neither turns out to be a shocker nor slapstick. Most of the first half features Paresh, Shiney Vidya and Amisha and you get a feeling that Akshay will only put up a guest appearance. But once he makes his entry, the narrative starts getting hackneyed. Singing songs, cracking ribald jokes and mixing parapsychology with pooja path, he sets on his mission. Watch it if you want to suffer Priyadarshan’s fate . Showing at: Fun Republic, Nirman |
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Ramlila goes the KBC way After revolving stages, giant screens & flaming arrows, celebs bring a whiff of freshness to Ramlila No one seems to have the time for earthly gods. No, not anymore! Engrossed in saas-bahu sagas, full of battles fought on the small screen with celestial blessings, few residents are willing to leave behind the comfort of their living room sofa sets for enjoying Ramlila. But, at the same time, when a celebrity makes his divine appearance on the stage, crowds gather to pay obeisance like never before. Remember Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and so many other celebrities on prime-time reality show KBC? Every time the organisers thought something was required to perk up the ratings, they called twinkling stars of the tinsel world to shine in the programme. Now, just in case you are wondering why this sudden comparison between reality-shows and the dramatised version of the great Indian epic, the answer is not really hard to see. Ramlila organisers too have decided to go the reality-show way for doing good to its image. Oh yes, they too are inviting celebs for enhancing the interest of the residents in Ramlila. To begin with, Sri Ramleela Committee has invited Punjabi comedian Meher Mittal to portray all-mighty lord Shiva. Other committees are hoping to follow suit. “Well, all this has become kind of essential,” says Devinder Kumar, playing the role of Sita for several years now. “You see, most residents just do not feel comfortable with the idea of sitting on chairs for nine nights in a row for watching a rescue operation. After all, with the microwaves and fast food options around, even emotions today are instant like coffee.” Heaving a deep sigh, he says, “It’s actually sad, but people leave their homes for Ramlila after watching their favourite serials on the intelligent box. To make matters worse, the show at most venues now, is over by 11.30 pm, while earlier it would continue till midnight. He, along with another artiste Ranbir Thakur, recalls the days when people had all the time in the world for the grand religious play. “In early 70s, it was nothing less than an honour for the residents to invite the actors, along with their families, to their homes for lunch. At the time of kanyadaan in marriage ceremonies, the Ramlila team was accorded the status of chief guests.” Folks, let’s hope celebs drifting on the stage are able to give a whiff of freshness to the entire affair. saurabh@tribunemail.com
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Matka chowk
NOW that the festive season is almost upon us, most Chandigarh shops have started hiring some extra help to deal with the tidal wave of shoppers that would engulf most stores. Some proactive shoppers are already busy. A desultory shopper – like me - who often walks into stores without an agenda and a plan of action, observed some new trends of shopping aid this year. The attendants in the stores seem to be far more hands-on and sticky. They also seem to be far more dogged and ready to take control. For me, who abhors too much advice and input from the attendants, that is surely a put-off. In one of the big stores, as soon as I stepped into the home décor and china section, an oily young man, latched on to me. His initial attempts at quizzing me about my preferences having failed, he decided on an alternate front — that is to shadow me silently. After a good ten minutes of me stopping to look at something and then craning my neck backwards, to check if he was still there, I started to get supremely annoyed. At one point, I politely said: “I don’t need any help – really – I am just looking.” At that, he came closer and started telling me that the mugs that I was looking at were discounted presently. At that, I stormed off! When you enter a shop these days, everyone wants to know: “Ma’am, kya chahiye?” I am usually at a loss at that point. Egged on by my rather vacant face, they launch into elaborate description of things on sale, making me feel very guilty for the waste of such good efforts on me. The other day I went to look for nightwear and on finding none, suitable for the coming cold, the store attendant decided it would be good for me to get a sweatshirt instead! Quite creative, except, I really didn’t care much about the rather hideous coloured sweatshirts on display. When I refused to comply, his face fell making me feel like a terrible person! Sometimes, these enthusiastic folks stride up to you and say things that are highly presumptuous – for example, as soon as I looked at some cheese, one boy said – “Ma’am, yeh desi cheese hai, imported cheese us taraf,” and almost led me by hand to the other section where the cheeses looked like those have been reposing there since the time of Bill Clinton’s presidency. You ask for salsa, they want you to buy spaghetti sauce, you need glasses, they show you water bottles, too, you look at nail polish, they show you highlighting kits. In the pre-customer service days of limited economy, you never said you were looking, for you would be told: “Jab kharidoge, tab cheez dikhayenge.” Times surely are changing – a little too much for my comfort. |
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Puppets on string Are you ready to be ruled by rubberstamp leaders?
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politician’s all-time favourite instrument of governance, the rubberstamp, may come handy again. Right here in Chandigarh. Exercise a rule barring “young scholars” with criminal records from contesting Student Council polls, and they may field rubberstamp candidates in no time. In fact, indications are already there that the political bosses, still active on the campus, are considering the feasibility of launching a massive survey to trace rubberstamp candidates. The intention is clear: To be the power behind the throne occupied by a dummy. The action follows varsity’s decision to hold elections in accordance with Supreme Court mandate. The guidelines issued on student elections clearly indicate that the candidates should not have a criminal record. Rather, candidates tried or convicted for a criminal offence or misdemeanour are not allowed to contest the polls. Well, two of the “prime” candidates have criminal cases to their credit. And a presidential candidate has already come up with a statement on coming up with “another” runner in case he is eventually voted out of the election process by Panjab University authorities even before the polls. “Well, you really cannot say at this stage that he will be a rubberstamp candidate. But then, you really cannot rule out the possibility of a dummy being fielded by the political masters,” says a student from English Department. Of course, the young student is wary of being quoted. She knows too well that candidates can easily jump out of the rubberstamp mode and become active if attacked verbally, especially when the vocal assaulter is just another student. Alright, the elections are held to choose leaders for eventually helping out the students, but that’s another story. Hey, if you are willing to leave your independence and individuality behind, you may just be the right contender for the post. But before that be sure you can adjust with the “mere figurehead” image. Just in case you know little about rubberstamp politics, you do not have to look at our national leaders for an answer. A reading of George Bernard Shaw’s Apple Cart is enough. For, he has done the explaining quite effectively in his play penned down way back in 1929. Oh yes, Shaw makes the central character, King Magnus, say: An indiarubber stamp, that’s what we are most of the time…. They bring us papers. We sign…. I do not always agree; but I must sign: there is nothing else to be done. But Shaw says another thing in the play: The indiarubber stamp theory will not work…the theory breaks down in every real emergency, because no king or minister is the very least little bit like a stamp: he is a living soul. “Well, it’s up to you now to vote or not to vote a real aspirant,” says a senior university professor. “But remember, the intention behind varsity’s decision is to bring genuine candidates to the fore. Don’t frustrate the decision by fixing stamp of approval on a dummy.” Sounds logical guys.
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FILM & FASHION Actor Hilary Swank used her hair for a noble cause by donating her long locks to a cancer patient. The actor chopped off her locks on the Oprah Winfrey Show as part of hair product giant Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths charity campaign. The purpose of the drive is to urge men and women to cut and donate their hair for wigs to aid cancer sufferers undergoing chemotherapy. “I’ve been growing my hair for months, so it’s super long and super healthy,” the Boys Don’t Cry star said. Julia honoured
Last year Julia Roberts presented the American Cinematheque award to pal George Clooney. This time it was her turn to receive the honour. The smile, the laugh and the looks that have become familiar to moviegoers were on full display as Julia was recognised for her contributions to the film industry. On hand were Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman and Sally Field. Julia’s role in Erin Brockovich won her an Oscar and a Golden Globe. The actor’s other film credits include Pretty Woman, Steel Magnolias, and Mystic Pizza. Liz’s son loves India
British beauty Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian is so in love with stepdad Arun Nayar’s homeland India that he wants to move to the country permanently. Liz reveals that her five-year-old son is constantly begging them to move to India. However, the actor admits that Damian’s wish is not going to come true anytime soon, as her business is in the UK. But the little boy will be getting to spend time in India soon, for Hurley and Nayar plan to celebrate the New Year in the country. Jennifer, Vince dating again?
Angelina & father still estranged
Angelina Jolie and her estranged father are not on the way to rebuilding their relationship. Angelina has barely spoken to her father since 2002 when he went on US chat show, Access Hollywood, and spoke of her alleged ‘serious mental problems’, putting her adoption of son Maddox in danger. In the October 2004 issue of Premiere Magazine, Angelina said she no longer wished to pursue a relationship with her father. Voight recently admitted that he had never met any of his daughter’s four children.
— AP & ANI
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Colourfully yours
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minute you enter the room, you are smitten by the bright spectrum of colours. And, one quick glance around the room tells you that this is one place every shopper must sprint to this festive season. It is Rubina Sandhu’s exhibition-cum-sale of hand-painted and embroidered suits and sarees. The three-day exhibition at Hotel Aroma-22 is on till Sunday evening. On display are suits and sarees in pure crepe, chignon chiffon, georgette, cotton and silk, all ornamented with embellishments in striking colours. Ranging from the Valentine red, burning orange, blackberry purple, sunflower yellow, fuchsia pink and mysterious blacks, all creations on display will attract you. “I like bright colours. And of course, it’s the time to celebrate,” says Rubina, who has designed the entire collection. The embellishments are detailed hand-painted designs, shadow work (Rubina’s favourite), ornamentations of pearls, beads, salma dabka and mukaish. French knots and sequins on net is another attraction. About her collection, Rubina says, “Its extremely wearable, affordable and chic. They can be worn on any occasion.” “A lot of the material is sourced from Benaras, especially the silks, chiffons and mixed cottons,” says Randeep Sandhu, Rubina’s husband. If you want something special that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, a visit to this exhibition is a must. With the cotton suits start at Rs 850, the chiffon dupattas cost around Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,500. What makes the collection unique is not just the colours and the intricate work. Crafted by around 200 women of Sarahali village in Tarn Tarn district, where the Sandhus have their home, the collection is proof of Rubina’s success in providing employment to the otherwise economically weak families of the area. Supported by her Sanawar-educated husband, this five-year-old endeavour has been a great success. Now, these ladies earn around Rs 2,000 a month. Experienced ones even get paid around Rs 6,000. “They can at least pay for their children’s fees and can take care of their day-to-day needs,” says the GCG-11 alumnus, who learnt costume designing at Jalandhar.. So, for festive shoppers and brides-to-be, a stopover at this exhibition is a must. After all, it’s the time to celebrate life. archana@tribunemail.com
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The spirit of independence came alive at Sood Bhawan-44 with the performance of Gopinath Muthukad and his 26-member entourage. Muthukad, our homegrown Houdini staged the evolution of Mother India into a sovereign republic and also highlighted the current problems of the country. The show was a part of his much-acclaimed Vismay Swaraj Yatra, an endeavour sponsored by the Defence Ministry and the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan. A 60-day magical tour of the country, it began on October 2 this year. It is Muthukad’s third endeavour, he was earlier a part of Vismay Bharat Yatra in 2002 and Gandhi Mantra of 2003-2005. Carrying aloft the Indian flag, Muthukad, who is an icon of imaginative magic, calls his work a tribute to the freedom struggle, a memorial of the 150-year-old Sepoy Mutiny and commemoration of the 60th year of Indian independence. Believing in living life to the fullest, Muthukad’s enthusiasm has been conspicuous in several daredevil feats that he has performed like Houdini Fire Escape (1995), Water Torture Escape (1996), Car Vanishing (1997), Spike Escape (1999) and Life or Death (2005). Last year, he rendered a magical version titled, Wings of Illusion to Wings of Fire, the autobiography of former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Muthukad believes that magic depends on science and technology and has established The Academy of Magical Sciences, Asia’s first, in Thiruvananthapuram.—TNS
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Pedalling for a cause
He is a man on a mission and that too a very unique one. Meet Anbu Charles who is touring the country on his bicycle to create awareness on global warming. Even as government agencies and NGOs launch several drives against global warming, this 45-year-old sociology graduate from Namakkal in Tamil Nadu has chosen to create awareness on the subject in his own innovative way. “Although the harmful effects of global warming are affecting our lives and bringing the world to the brink of disaster, most of us are not bothered about it,” he says. Anbu began his bicycling journey in April 2005 from his hometown and has already covered 25,000 km across 20 states. “I have been to Nepal and now wish to cover Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as well,” avers Anbu. The enterprising man decided to undertake this campaign after a tsunami ravaged his state in 2004. “I saw the destruction caused by the tsunami. It left hundreds of people homeless. And the main reason for the tsunami was the rising sea level,” says Anbu emphatically, adding, “The solution lies with us.” Although Anbu’s journey has been arduous, he does not give up. “I spent four days without food in Gujarat. But that didn’t deter me. Even water logging due to the rains couldn’t stop me,” he proudly says. So, how does he foresee success? “My mission will be accomplished even if I get one person to think about the environment,” he concludes with a smile. lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Strokes of Creativity Names to look out for in city’s ever-growing list of contemporary artists In the swiftly changing world of art, canvases have moved from being a collector’s passion to big business. Perhaps, that explains, an increasing number of city-women commercially pursuing their all-time love — creating art. Right from getting dirty with paint, playing with sanitised tools on their laptops, grappling with cameras, splashing everything from oil and ink to charcoal on canvas, these noveau artists continue to steer their individualistic course along art’s learning curves. They may not have taken over the reigns of art, but have jumped into the bandwagon with artistic aplomb. We take a peek at a few of their creative canvasses: Madhu Pandit
Namita Roy
Aparna Kapoor
Bharti Sharma
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Little Interview
You did your masters from NSD in 1986. How has your acting journey since then been? For me, acting is all about constantly learning and growing as a human being. It’s been 25 years since I embarked on this wonderful journey, having worked with renowned theatre directors like Barry John, Ram Gopal Bajaj and MK Raina. I’ve worked with Lekh Tandon on Munshi Premchand’s story for DD Metro and for Mohan Agaashe’s film Par Hume Khela Hai. I’m also running a theatre company with my husband Vijay Deepak Chibber, called Theatre in Education. My most recent project, however, was Chak De. Your acting is superb in this movie Chak De. Congrats. Did you undergo any special training for this role? Have you ever played any sport? Thank you so much for liking me. We did three months training. I don’t play hockey in the movie but as the manager of team, I had to know each and every rule of the game. So, I was made to practice Hockey and read a lot of theory on the game. In school, I was an athlete. And yes, I’m very fond of sports and have played badminton. How was it working with Shahrukh Khan? Also, how did you get along with the young girls? Were there differences in real life was well? It’s great working with King Khan. He’s the co-star you could ask for. Despite his super stardom, he’s very down to earth and very helpful to everyone. He used to give us a lot of tips on acting and even play football with us post the shoots. All the girls were wonderful. We’re still friends. Will we see more of you in movies? I’m in Sanjay Leela Bansalee’s Movie Sanwariya. I hope you will recognise me. It’s totally different character. By the way, Sanjay ji is a great director, who gives a lot of creative freedom to his actors.It was a great learning experience working with him. I’m also doing Gajni with Aamir Khan. Your forthcoming projects on telly? I’m making my television debut in Rajan Shahi’s Sapna Babul Ka — Bidaai. I play the mother to one of the two main protagonists of the soap. I’m the dark-skinned Kaushalaya mami, constantly concerned about the dark complexion of her daughter Ragini and hates her brother’s fair and beautiful daughter Sadhna. It’s a very challenging role since I’m playing not a black negative, but a grey, complexed character. — A.G.
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Praveen Manchanda Chandigarh Please don’t stress yourself out. Children go through various phases as they grow up. Life is not easy as a single parent as the level of responsibility is always high. Since you are already dealing with a business situation which is carrying its own pressures, I think you are just feeling over-stressed due to your environment and the emotional vaccum. Just remember that children also need their space to grow and as long as they are performing well, you needn’t worry. Just look at their emotional need. They might be feeling neglected somewhere down the line. Give them some quality time instead of just being around. Do a holiday together. Chat with them to make them understand why you have long working hours.
Rajni Sabbarwal Kharar You sound like a very talented and intelligent woman. I think you are too young and too full of ideas to just want to while away your time. I feel that some of the women in rural areas have more charge in them compared to women in big cities. With your flair for art and painting, you could actually start your own business by getting in touch with some good designer in a big city. Show them some hand-painted clothes or you could even do photos of nature or whatever interests you. Once you have identified a market contact, get in touch with some of the women in your area. See if they are interested, you can get going and before you know, you’ll have a whole lot of work to deal with. I am a guy in my early 40’s. I have been married for 15 years and have two lovely children. Recently, a couple moved into the house next door. Our children have become good friends. A few days back, my wife had the couple over for dinner. I was out in the verhandah, having a cigarette and this lady just strolled out and told me that she finds me very attractive and would like to have an affair with me. I pretended dis-interest but since then, I am thinking about her. I do feel a little guilty but I wonder how it would be if I took up her offer. Anil Mehra Panchkula Why do you want to rock the boat chasing a shadow? You sound like a guy who is well adjusted with life, has a great family and wonderful people to share it all with. For the sake of the momentary high of a silly adventure, why would you like to make a mess of everything? It does seem very interesting to have an affair but have you thought of the consequences if your wife, and specially, the kids found out? Just ignore the whole episode and pretend it never happened when you meet your neighbours next time.
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The Navratras are finally here, ushering in festivity, fasts and spiritual incline. And what else could set the Navratra mood better than live aarti? Well, devotees can now revel in religious chants, by listening to aarti on all the nine days by simply tuning in to BIG 92.7 FM from 6 am to 7 am. As a part of its programming content, the channel will present the live aarti, straight from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi bhawan, beginning from October 12, 2007.RJ Seema of BIG 92.7 FM would be stationed at the bhavan to record live links and transmit the same to the BIG 92.7 studios, across the country. — TNS
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Rumours that Jennifer Aniston and her former beau Vince Vaughn are getting back together are gathering storm after they were spotted enjoying a ‘date night’ in Beverly Hills, California. The couple was spotted drinking together at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Bar Nineteen 12, and a source revealed that the two were certainly enjoying themselves. “They seemed to be having a really good time,” a source said. In December 2006, the pair announced that were no longer dating.
Her
passion with the paints grew out of baking cakes, to be more precise. And
if you’re wondering how the two relate, Aparna Kapoor rustles up a yummy
explanation, “While doing icing on the cakes, it occurred to me that I
could glass paint, since a deft handling of the cones is integral to both
these jobs.
She’s