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Changing Benchmarks
LOVE does not brew in café bars alone. And fast food joints are not the only places where it is spiced up and savoured over tandoori tama-tam pizza and macaroni.
Nay, Sukhna Lake and Rose Garden too are losing their distinctions of being the only places offering camouflaging greenery on a platter for the buds of emotions to blossom. Mountains… yeah! But winding up the road to enjoy the flavour of emotional merriment is undoubtedly an uphill task for quite a few bills and cooers. Guys, it’s the little friendly neighbourhood park that’s bagging the title of lovers’ hot favourite haunt with emotions sweltering amidst the flora like never before. And if you are wondering why, the answer is not really hard to find. It is all coming out in the open brazenly with so many “paying guest” kiddos taking downright advantage of their little known identities in a strange city. If you are an alien to the familiar sight, just take a post evening tea stroll on the streets cutting through your sector. You will find bikes and even cars parked along the green belts with neckers and peckers in abundance on hard metal benches reserved especially for two. Your presence is no deterrent as her muffled giggles mingle with the music wafting out of the MP3
player in his mobile phone. They continue being private in public blatantly right there in the middle of commotion that all localities witness sundown, even as you wonder what’s cooking. “A few years back, the residents would have objected. Some members of the moral police force would have even threatened to call the police, or even the parents back home,” says 34-year-old IT professional Aman Sharma out to meet his gal Radhika in Sector 21. “They would have blocked our escape and ensured complete humiliation, if nothing else. But now things have changed! For good! The society too is turning permissive”. But why the parks within the Sectors? “You see, the ingredients are just right for a happy evening,” says Pradeep Sharma, a young businessman-cum-regular frequenter of Sector 18. “Open sky, moonlight, soft music and lack of parental restrictions — the ambience is perfect for a cool evening, and that also without shelling even a single buck out of your pocket”. And then there’s another advantage. The within-the-sector parks are almost always free of cops. You find them at lake, in the Rose Garden and even at Shanti Kunj. But, almost never in the greenbelts slicing the sectors! Well, the story is almost the same everywhere. A biker boy with faux leather jacket nicely zipped up; a pretty lass in a pleasant spaghetti top trotting in high-heel ankle shoes; a brief conversation over the mobile phone as they move towards love, and the lush green lawns, from opposite directions. And long passionless emotional talks on the benches. You may or may not like it, but that’s the blazing reality, folks. |
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Aap Ki Sonali
Motherhood suits Sonali Bandre-Behl. She is looking even more radiant than the last time we met her about three years back when she came here for the first time for her play Aap Ki Sonia.
Did she have to make a conscious effort to retain her beauty and the figure, we think aloud. “No, in the beginning I had let myself go with the flow of motherhood. Since I never had to make much effort for anything in life, I thought the flab would disappear on its own as well. But it did not and I joined a gym,” says the Nirma lady, who is at present happy being mother to her two-year-old son, Ranvir. So, what is she doing these days other than baby-sitting? “I am still with the production and love doing that role because it is so beautifully written. And guess what, I even learnt a language (Urdu) for that play,” she smiles. What brings her here this time is her decade-old association with Omega — to meet the Omega patrons at Ethos-8. So, how come we are not seeing much of her either on silver screen or stage, we ask. “Well, it’s a matter of priority. Right now I am devoting my time to my child. I had a great career and enjoyed my time in showbiz, but now I have entered yet another phase of my life and I intend to make the most of it,” she says, and she does look every bit of the contended mother. But then, Sonali fans need not lose heart. “May be I will give acting a shot once my kid has grown up. They grow up very fast these days.” But then does not she miss the “Light, Camera, Action” bit? “Not much. My husband is a third generation film maker and there is a creative atmosphere at home. I am still part of the scene except that I am not in front of the camera anymore.” Does that mean that she would follow suit and try out her hand at direction? “No. It’s better to hire professionals to do the job rather than making a mess of it,” and we gather acting is where her heart lies. “Yes, I have done some great movies like Sarfarosh and would like to be part of such projects when I am free to make a full-time commitment. Or be part of beautiful plays like Aap Ki Sonia and feel the rush of new energy every time I go on stage,” she tells. Well, till then we have to make ourselves content by watching her just as the brand ambassador of Omega, a bond she is not willing to undo.
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Imaginative Designs
Opulence is the word that comes to mind when we get to see the much-hyped annual productions of our city schools. Only a couple of years ago we saw Fiddler on the Roof use a revolving set. This year, it was High School Musical that bedazzled us with its expensive and elaborate stage. There have been others too, but the name of the creator has been the same — George Pulinkala. And to quote this founder of Delhi Music Theatre, our schools are willing to spend as much as Rs 1.5 lakh on set designs.
Well, the figure comes as quite a shock, especially for us audience who are fed on minimalist sets by our theatre persons. If Ram Gopal Bajaj gave us a show using only human form as sets in his Ghasiram Kotwal, then Umesh Kant’s Ek Aur Dronacharya taught us how with little imagination one can create the past and the present on the same floor with minimum accessories. Others have been following in the same pattern. So, are opulent sets important for a show’s success? Yes and No. “One cannot do away with sets completely, for it does add to the communicative part of the play,” says Prof Mahendra Kumar, chairperson of the Department of Indian Theatre, who teaches set designing. Citing the Natya Shastra in which Bharat Muni maintains that set design is not just an important part of the play, but it is part of the acting process, he says, “In a play the script is sacrosanct and sets should enhance the communicative part, not overshadow the characters.” “True, when the sets are too elaborate, it takes away the attention from actors,” says Umesh Kant of Theatre Lab, who believes in using symbolic elements to create the right ambience. Productions by other thespians like Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry and Rani Balbir Kaur too have shown the same trend. Has it anything to do with Badal Sircar’s influence who introduced us with the concept of Third Theatre where space and actors are all-in-all? “Not really,” says Kumar. “To be honest, we are sticking to minimalist sets, because, one, we don’t have enough money to spend and second, there are no expert set designers.” Money part is understood, but how is it possible that despite having a separate wing for design we lack expertise? “Theatre here is actor oriented. We teach them designing so that the students have a little background and can make a functional set when they take up independent assignments. But set designing here, unlike in the West, is treated with little significance,” he adds. So the reality is that even if the students at the department have an opportunity to built up sets worth of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 with Kumar, they do so mostly in the hope that if that kind of money comes there way, they would know what to do with it. And as for us audience, till then we content ourselves with the minimalist ones. If nothing else, it does open up our imaginative faculties. After all, we did receive Mohan Maharishi’s Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi well even if we were forced to imagine an elephant on stage! |
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Back to the roots
“Elitist theatre caters to the aesthetic ideals and values of the upper classes while folk theatre with its humane touch represents the cumulative expression of the ages, but both have their own significance and charm,” maintains the young theatre director-actor, Lekh Thakur.
Best actor for five consecutive years at HP University youth festivals and a gold medal in MA (Theatre and Performing arts) from Panjab University, Thakur has established his creative potential and aesthetic versatility. “Compared with direction of over two dozen plays and acting in 50 productions, including serials and films, small cameos in Krish and Ab Tumhare Hawale and casual directorial assistance in Black were insignificant, but the interaction with masters like Sanjay Leela Bansali, Mahesh Bhatt and Rakesh Roshan made it worth it,” says Thakur, now pursuing his doctorate in ‘Semiotics of Theatre’ . Born and brought up in calm sleepy village of Jathani in the panoramic Kullu valley, he bloomed into a sought after folk artist singing and eulogising the splendour of nature. Soon, he became the obvious choice to represent his state at folklore theatre festivals in nine countries. With many drama assignments, the aggressive Thakur plans to revolutionise the theatre movement.
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Flavours of Winter
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When your family and friends gorge on gajaks and nuts, you can bite into cholesterol free roasted cashews, walnuts, pistachios, and almonds. These nuts do have calories, but zero bad cholesterol. Another fat free option is Super’s Diet Snax potato chips, made of potato flour and eaten without frying. Delighting sugarfree biscuits and cookies are available in flavours like double fudge, black current, natural ginger and cinnamon and chocolate, savour them with a steaming cuppa without feeling guilty. Candy lovers choose from sugarfree flavours including cinnamon, coffee and orange. Diet chocolates and chewing gums too are a must try. And, if your heart still longs for the sinful paranthas then eat them with Nutralite’s cholesterol free butter. And, if halwa is your weakness then cook it with Ja’s sugar free syrup to relish the sweet healthy taste. A yummy calorie-free dessert is Pascual diet yoghurt. So, enjoy the winter and happy eating. Available at: A grocery store near you! — Aman Minhas |
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youth speak
Next day I called him. The child came anticipating an order. I asked his name. With puzzled eyes he looked at me and finally said, “Raman”. I asked him how old was he? This made him a little suspicious. So I continued “Daro mat, kitne saal ke ho?” “Ten,” he replied. My next question was “School jate ho?” and even before he said it knew his answer would be “No”. Raman was uncomfortable talking to me as his hands were now trembling, So, I just let him go. And then I heard a voice command “Raman, chapatti lana,” and he was on his feet again! We have law against child labour, but these are hardly implemented. We blame the government of inaction but refuse to take any responsibility. I am sure most of us have servants who are under-age and we justify ourselves by saying that we are helping them by employing them. Just for once think — are we really justified? Feel strongly about something? If you are under 25, this is the forum for you. Mail us your views in not more than 300 words along with a passport photograph at lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Matka Chowk
THEY are in the news again! Gujarat, lawyers, police, politicians, bureaucrats, teachers, land-grabbers, actors, sports people, sports clubs and all. The papers and screens are full of them. They are caught in scams and stings, accepting bribes, killing unprotected witnesses, torturing and intimidating others so that they do not testify and turn hostile in court.
As an ordinary citizen of India, I am terrified of stepping out of my house. I may be knocked down by a bicycle ridden by a wandering safaiwala with his nariyal ki teeli wala jharoo. I may break a limb. No policeman worth his uniform will write an FIR, unless he ascertains my true financial value and accepts a favour. If the man on the bicycle is a devoted, patriotic Indian, he will gather his SC groups and say I was on the wrong side of the road. I may get away with just a beating by his kith and kin. They may even break another bone with broomsticks and branches from a nearby tree. I’ll be lucky if I’m not roasted a la carte, Gujarati style. By the time I get to hospital, there will be other bloodier emergencies that require prompter action. I am not likely to qualify for a stretcher — only the dying ones do. If I meet a doctor or nurse who’s related to the brother-in-law of my sister-in-law, a medical person may be persuaded to look at me and write out a line of treatment. There are such hordes in every hospital that only bhai-bandhi can get me a hearing. By then, the man who broke my limb will be back to make sure the doctor writes the “right” report. After all, it is the haves against the have-nots. If the doctor does not, he is likely to be pasted. The policeman I met hours earlier will come hours later to write another report. Maybe by this time my limb will be amputated because gangrene will have set in — summer is not an appropriate time to be knocked down. Personally, it is better to be pulverized by a BMW or a Honda CRV. You get noticed according to the cost of the car and the wealth of the owners. The media covers you better and you stand out amongst the teeming millions who remain anonymous all their lives. The compensation is good and the surviving nears and dears can live off it without ever having to work again. Don’t forget the huge amount encashed for having turned hostile in court. Seeing the amount of money exchanged (so far Tehelka’s sting operations have proved and showed that without a doubt) I would advise hostility for a quick, out of court end to proceedings. Maybe I’ll push my father-in-law under an oncoming SUV. My financial problems will be solved! I have stopped going out for a movie or shopping. I never leave the house. It’s safer. Fat, holier-than-thou politicians, bureaucrats and fraud stingers are denouncing slim, hawkeyed ones and both are trying to blame the system. I thought we were all a part of the same system, but maybe I am wrong. It will be a tough call not to find someone to blame for all our ills.
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It’s a man’s world
Do you have a fruit scrub as well? It’s not the question that makes all women present in the store turn their heads. It’s the voice. A 30-something man asking about the latest in cosmetics. But one look at the men’s counter, and we were surprised, at the range available for men.
The men’s section now has a lot more than perfumes and deodorants — a whole lot of products for our metro-sexual male brigade who aspires to look like their Hollywood or Bollywood idols. The gels and hair sprays ensure just that. No longer is it only Brylcreem or Gatsby hair gels but new entrants like Toni and Guy, Scwarzkopf, Nivea, L’Oreal have brought quite a few variety of shampoos for all hair types. There is Toni and Guy Detox Shampoo (Rs 675) that cleans hair gently without taking away the moisture. And if you don’t have time to wash your hair and still want the clean look, then try Toni and Guy’s Refresh It (Rs 775) for a dry matte finish. You could even add a little volume to your lanky hair with the Scwarzkopf styling mousse (Rs 190) or Toni and Guy’s Rough It hair spray (Rs 575) for a rugged high lift. Sculpt your hair with Toni and Guy’s Wax Stick (Rs 775) that looks like a roll on deo or their Twist Curl Balm (Rs 675) or Gatsby hair spray (Rs 110) for the slick look. It’s not just women who want to look young with clean, well-groomed skin. Men want it too and they are trying to achieve that with face washes, scrubs, moisturisers and age-defying creams. Nivea’s conditioning face wash (Rs 259), Toni and Guy’s face scrub (Rs 475), Ayur’s fruit-based face washes (honey and apple and cucumber, lemon and honey) and L’Oreal Men Expert’s cleansing gel (Rs 475) promise to exfoliate the skin to keep it clean and fresh. Next in line are the numerous moisturising creams and gels with whitening agents and varying SPF counts for man who struggles the entire day under the harsh sun. Now, do women grooming products come with moisturising gels? No. This luxury is only limited for the men. Nivea whitening moisturiser (Rs 229) with SPF 20, L’Oreal White Active (Rs 750) and Moisturising Gel (Rs 600), Ayur sunscreen (Rs 120) with SPF 30 are all pH balanced, stops pigmentation and delay dark spots. That’s not all. The age-defying creams too need a mention here. Those who stay awake till late night (booze or work, we are not reasoning) can get dark spots and for that there is L’Oreal’s anti- dark circles eye cream with Vitamin C (Rs 525) and Nivea visage night cream (Rs 319) that works wonders while you are asleep. No kidding! Even the hair removal cream is now no longer a woman’s thing. No more hiding that chest, some easy to follow pain-free steps and you have the Dard-e-disco-Shah-Rukh look. Veet, Anne French and even Fem can now be found in your brother’s or husband’s toiletries. After all these do not come with a tag that says only for women. So if you think that buying a present for a man has a limited scope or feel that it is only a woman’s cosmetic bill runs into thousands, think again!
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As summer has passed so has its trends. Winters have arrived in style. While you are busy shopping for the trendy pullovers, jackets and coats to stay warm don’t forget your feet. Suiting the winter hues, the footwear will also transform and attain newer shapes. Let us take you through the trends of winter footwear that were showcased in the first flagship store launch of Walk in M and B in the city.
The store houses brands like Lee Cooper, Geox, Rider, Provogue and their in-house brands iD and Firangi. The store launch saw models walking in their winter collection that stated the trends to come. Tapered slim look in neutral yet solid colours for both men and women like green, blue, brown, red etc will be in. Leather, suede and demins will delight. Women will be happy to know that wedge heels still make news, and block heels in the toe and pencil heel at the back are designed for comfort. Neat cane braids in fawn on the sides of the sandals is something new this season. The embellishments too have gone minimal with running stitch in contrast colours, big buckles and metal studs replacing the glittering sequins. Tie-ups were missing and flat soled shoes and slip-ons for work wear in delighting colour combinations like a faun with bright metallic pink bands, looked not just colourful but ultra comfy. The men need not lose heart. Though the formals are still flaunting, the tapered look, the sporty wear allows them to step out in a combination of colours to suit their personality. Fawn with yellow or even red in sport shoes let you be funky, casual yet formal. Soles are flat and a special sole in Geox that has openings that allow moisture and sweat to pass out without letting water in. The shoes and boots are accessorised with metal buckles that to add to the glamour. — Aman Minhas |
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Catering to all age groups, additions have been made to the existing genre of books , besides new books including comic books by Agatha Christie and other writers like Eva Ibbotson and Anthony Horowitz. The Princess Diary series by Meg Cobot including The Princess Diary 2005 and The Princess Dairy In Love. Young Blood, Grave Doubts and Heavy Scent by Cobot are some of the other additions. For Ruskin Bond and Enid Blyton aficionados, the choices are many. With 500 new titles and 100 DVDs and CD-ROMs of children movies, the refurbished library is a must visit. — Aneesha Sareen |
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A fire fighter by profession, Alex, and a nurse, Kimberly, were on the same dancing team in San Francisco but with separate partners till Alex’s partner retired. They got together a year and a half back and are now entering the World Salsa Championship to be held in December in Disney world, scheduled to be telecasted on ESPN. The trip to the city and conducting workshops is part of their preparation. When asked what lured them to adopt salsa, Alex said, “The love of dancing. People who dance stay happy and it gives an opportunity to visit various parts of the world.” The three-day workshop organised by husband-wife duo Varun and Varsha of Club Salsa India will have a beginners and an advance learner’s course for over 20 couples. The event culminates with a grand finale performance by Alex and Kimberly at Hotel Shivalik
View.— Aman Minhas |
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Beyonce hoarding branded obscene
An advertisement hoarding featuring a bikini-clad Beyonce Knowles has been branded as obscene by Las Vegas residents. The singer appears on city’s local radio station hoarding and the residents of the Sin City are petitioning to have the raunchy image taken down.
“It’s obscene. My kids don’t need to be seeing that,” a resident was quoted as saying.
—ANI |
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Renee prefers solitude
Renée Zellweger has revealed that she prefers peace and quiet to over-the-top partying culture. The actress insisted that she is not a big scene girl and said seeing the scene once a year is more than enough for her. “I am not a big scene girl. If I see the scene once a year, that’s more than plenty,” she was quoted as saying. The Texas-born actress said her idea of a perfect night is staying in and watching CNN newscaster Anderson Cooper.
— ANI
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A trip to the sabzi mandi announces the arrival of winters. Smiling heads of cauliflowers, lissome radishes, succulent red carrots, bunches of methi and palak, and purple-white turnips, all make a pretty picture. The falling vegetable prices ring a bell and you know it’s time to buy vinegar and kilos of veggies, and then coat them in rich spices. Yes, it’s time to make gajar ka achaar. And, why just gajar? There is gobhi and shalgam too. And worry not, if you are not the cooking type, for there are yummy readymade options too. Also, relish the achaar with dollops of homemade white butter. This combo could make the heart of the calorie conscious, but as for the heart of a Punjabi foodie it surely will jump with joy.
What’s more the veggies are not just limited to pickles, you can bite into them as yummy sweet delights too. And no points for guessing the fave winter dessert, it’s undoubtedly gajar ka halwa, followed by a huge variety in murabbas. And this list would be incomplete without flavoured gur and shakkar that are essentially so wintry. Shakkar melted in piping hot ghee is something that one and all relish. 
An enticing winter aroma in homes is that of moongphali, savoured and ably assisted by gachak and rewari. Munching on these while warmly tucked in your quilt is what describes a perfect winter evening. And well, lest you feel guilty biting into these, hide your paunch under layers of warm clothes and just gorge on. 
And as you await for fog, how about biting into paranthas and makki ki roti. Relish these with winter’s best friends — sarson da saag and ghee. And the lovers of makki ki roti will agree that the options just get wider and better with the easy to digest pancakes (as our NRI friends call it) in mooli, methi or palak. As for the health conscious, there are hot ‘n’ sour, mixed vegetable and other interesting soup combinations that don’t send the calorie chart haywire. So, all you foodies get ready to indulge!
Trying to lose the stubborn kilos? Worried that winter will make you put on a few more? So, what do you do, sit back and watch your friends and family enjoy winter flavours. Nope, for the city stores are stocked with delectable food options that promise to keep the kilos away.
Now this was all about in-between-meals, what do you do when the aroma of paranthas and saag fills your home? Well, try Remia’s diet mayonnaise that boosts of 40 per cent less fat or make a fat free sandwich with Britannia’s Slimz cheese spreads. Salad lovers toss a healthy salad with Kraft or Vinaigrette’s non-greasy diet salad dressing.
Even though I am a day-scholar, the hostel is like my second home. This is the place where I unburden myself along with hostel mates. Once after a long, exhausting session of studies, I headed for the mess for a break. We were all engrossed in talking when I heard someone shouting from the other side of table “bhaiya chappaiiiiti”.. .a boy around 13 years came running out of the kitchen with a plate-full of chapattis. The kid reminded me of my younger brother.
City’s young avid readers have a reason to cheer. A treasure house of knowledge and entertainment awaits you at British Library-9. Inaugrated on Thursday, there are a whole of new books, DVDs and CD-ROMs waiting to be explored by the children.
The celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhla Ja has definitely taught us one thing – to appreciate various western dance forms. So when we went to watch Alex Zen Lee and Kimberly Nodora from San Francisco, in town to conduct eight sizzling salsa workshops, the perfect foot movement, lifts, the grace in their bodies and stunts just made us hold our breath.
ARIES: You shine. A certain situation may be coming to a head. Stand back and don’t over-commit yourself. Take the initiative at work but be diplomatic. You may be tempted into a spending spree. Lucky colour: Blue. Tip of the week: Lack of confidence or caution can cause losses.
LIBRA: You draw The Ace of Cups & inspire confidence, loyalty and trust in your partner. You could be pushing your endurance limits; pay heed to the signs your body gives. Bonding with the family is at an all time low. Love and new relationships add meaning. An Arian does not realise your worth on Tuesday. Lucky Colour: Golden. Tip: Beware of spending your energy or resources on others.
TAURUS: You’ve got a strong sense of self, and aren’t afraid to speak your mind. Now that you have overcome a cash hurdle, you will settle easily. Family celebrations and social events are in store. Relax & let your exuberance show. Three-way business partnerships prove lucrative. Lucky colour: Metallic grey. Tip : Make a choice and live with its outcome.
SCORPIO: The Nine of Cups brings you to the truths, hopes and desires you mask with a calm surface. A journey near the sea or water proves therapeutic. You need to view defeat or failure from a higher perspective. Learn from experience and move on. Lucky colour: White. Tip: You can make money, but keep your balance.
GEMINI: The Prince of Pentacles infuses financial stability. Be honest with yourself before getting involved with someone who is likely to lead you on. Try not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Be cautious of strangers on Wednesday & settle differences on Thursday. Lucky colour: Emerald green. Tip: Consolidate your gains.
SAGITTARIUS: The Queen of Cups infuses trust and friendship. A romantic and dreamy time gives you the break. Don’t allow pride and tradition to get in the way of collaboration. Meditation and introspection lead you to the root cause of your pain. Lucky colour: Old rose. Tip: Try not to get carried away by initial success.
CANCER: The Emperor gets you in touch with your leadership qualities. A gentle and kind approach helps you to get your point across. You can be stubborn and persevering in your efforts. Beware of going over the top. Avoid mental stress and anxiety. Lucky colour: Crimson. Tip: Take responsibility for your actions.
CAPRICORN: The Knight of Wands brings passion & energy in personal, professional aspects. You organise your home or office. While you are at it, you will create a sleeker, less cluttered appearance. Don’t overspend. Love and social life are favoured. Lucky colour: Electric blue. Tip: Don’t waste an opportunity by not exploiting a contact.
LEO: The Star symbolises charm and tact this week. New friends and new admirers give your confidence the boost you need. Management issues cause confusion in everyday life. A happy trip is on the cards. A Taurus person supports you through difficult times. Lucky colour: Pink. Tip: Be articulate.
AQUARIUS: A loving relationship flowers into commitment. Stay grounded on Monday. Your attraction to unusual topics can cause friction on Tuesday. Try alternate medicine. Lucky Colour: White. Tip: Don’t get carried away by your initial success.
VIRGO: Your card, Justice, reveals an emotional outburst at work or at home. You manage business affairs with skill, capability and creativity. Family and children handle their own affairs and support you, but need appreciation. Visit your doctor, as health problems should not be neglected any further. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Tip: Allow a sick situation to blow over before starting anew.
PISCES: You just need to be in the moment and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Enemies and competitors cannot touch or harm you. You can be really happy and also truly sad as destiny takes you through ups and downs. Lucky colour: Cherry red. Tip: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds.