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Seasons in the Sun Anandita Gupta checks out the wardrobe must-haves for this summer
If you’re a woman (or a man married to one), you’ll agree that for this species, there’s no bigger ego trip than shopping. So come summer and our Venusians are on a spree, sniffing all things summery and stuffing shopping bags like never before. However, though shopping can be a rejuvinating exercise, it could also mean loosened purse strings. But then, shopaholics and their victims can take heart. For, here’s how to bring out the ‘bombshell in you’ without spending a bomb! The good news first. A perfect spring staple could mean a few exclusives, summery wardrobe pieces and not some 20-25 dresses (and their matching accompaniments!), costing a fortune. Here, we peeped into a few city wardrobes and made the ‘proud’ owners spill the beans: Flowing, fluttering Informs city-based fashion stylist Chanda Malhotra, “Summers are about staying comfy in cool, flowing fabrics. So musts in your wardrobe are wispy chiffons, georgettes and cottons. Colour-wise, whites, crèmes and pastels remain the season’s best bet. However, brighter colours like yellow, pinks, limes and turquoise blues spark off sizzling evenings. Purani jeans… Nothing looks more summery than your good ol’ pair of jeans. So hurry and take out that faded pair from the bed-box, or grab a new one. Straight-fit, cigarette jeans will rule this summer too, so one pair’s a must. In fact, have two pairs. For office wear, look for a dark wash with no bleaching or ripped holes. Jeans that mimic the cut of trousers look semi-formal. You can vouch for a casual-wear blue jeans and an office-wear in a darker shade,” suggests Rajnish Jain of Meena Bazaar. Remember Kareena swaying sexily to Maujan hi Maujan in flowing dhoti-pants? Get as hot by grabbing those harem pants in lycra cottons. Advises Atul Mahajan, Whistles-17, “You could have different colours but a white/beige (are slush-cool) and a black pair (looks great under every colour) remain must-grabs.” Spring already has the hemlines hovering inches above the knee. So, take your just above / below knee skirts and dresses out of hiding. Suggests Divya Kapoor, Samsaara-17, “A short-sleeved black dress that skims the curves and ends inches above the knees is the hot evening number. Go for short, loosely cut black dresses that fall loosely over the body. A more summery option is flirty little dress in pale, nude, pastel or oyster shades that ends above the knee. Again, in loose fitting. Skirting the wardrobe In skirts, look for solid colours to add visual effect to an outfit. If you feel uncomfortable with a pencil skirt, try a flattering A-line skirt. Don’t be afraid to mix colors! Wear a raspberry-colored top with a leaf-green-hued pencil skirt. Paler colors can work as “pseudo-neutrals” when paired with bright colors. Season’s must-loot is the skirt-section at Fab India-9. Tuning into tunics When the humble kurta became the hip kurti, fashion pundits predicted nothing could beat it. However, tunics proved them wrong. It took the last season by storm. Fitted, just above the knee, tunics continue to reign. So forget that sequined cotton kurti and go for tunics instead. Available in lycra, cotton, chiffons and voiles, these look great over skinny pants or opaque black stockings. Go for the striped ones in happy colours, or printed ones in paisleys, spirals and abstracts. Top it off Suggests fashion stylist Varsha
Khanna, “Accessorise with a pretty chain necklace or different bracelets. Delicate diamonds go nicely with cocktail dresses. Wear your belt just below the chest for an empire waist.” Put on some cool shades. Think printed scarfs (Satya Paul, Raza, Allen Solly). Walk the street in sizzling style with funky thin/thick hairbands, broad belts with oversized buckles and opaque black stockings to be worn under dresses. Get those shoes… Yep, the ones that you get to see in fashion magazines. You don’t have to stop at one pair either. Wedges? Okay. Flats? Absolutely. Those sandals that make you five inches taller? Go ahead. Must-slip-intos this season are ballerinas (from pleasant pastels to glitzy metallic shades) and peep toes in beige, white and powder
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U, Me Aur Munna He could either have been a juicewala or a songwriter. And Munna Dhiman chose the latter. Or rather, Vishal Bhardwaj chose him. And the alliance between the music director and Munna, which formed during the making of music album Aasmaa for Channel V, is still going very strong. The latest product of that jodi is Ajay Devgan’s directorial debut U Me Aur Hum. “Vishal suggested my name to Ajay and he got the project,” smiles Munna. And indeed, there was no contest to Vishal’s choice because the man had already made his presence felt in the industry with Ramji Londonwale and Nishabd song Rozana jiye, rozana mare. “Scriptwriter Robin Bhatt and dialogue writer Ashwini Dheer told me the storyline and gave me the situations, based on which the songs had to be written,” says Munna, adding how he had to try out naughty numbers like Dil Dhakra (here dharka becomes dhakra because the hero has had a peg too many) and dance number Jee Le. But it was the title song U, Me Aur Hum that took the cake. “When I read it out to Ajay, he actually cried. It was a very touching moment for me,” Munna recalls, who is just back from Mumbai after five months of work that involved writing six songs. But looking at his Bollywood line up, it looks like CEVA would soon lose its playwright, actor, and director of 15 years to the industry. He has already penned down a couple of songs for two other flicks One Two Three and Cha Cha Cha and another untitled one with Annu Malik is in the pipeline. Munna is concentrating on one film at a time, because in his words, “I still haven’t got the hang of writing for films. At present, I am doing well because I am asked to write mostly romantic numbers. I won’t honestly know what to do, if I am asked to write for a thriller movie. Not that I would give it up without a try,” he shares. And what is the USP he is trying to maintain at work front? “Write dil se because when you do that, it touches others heart.” We sure are touched by Munna’s honesty and sincerity.
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On the Rocks Know the malt SINGLE malt whisky is associated with the Scottish tradition, although there are Irish and Japanese single malts too. Broadly, a whisky distilled at a single distillery, and which is made completely from a single type of malted grain, traditionally barley (although there are also single malt rye whiskies) is a single malt. By law, all Scotch whisky must be aged for a minimum of three years in oak casks; though many single malts are matured for much longer. The whisky continues to develop and change as it spends time in the wood, and maturation periods of twenty years or more are not uncommon. Each year spent in the wood reduces the alcohol content of the whisky, as the alcohol evaporates through the porous oak; the lost alcohol is known as the angel’s share. For whisky, unlike wine, the maturation process does not continue in the bottle.
WHAT do you get when you marry the passions of a high-spender and the obsessions of an epicurean drinker? The perfect clubbing experience, blended with high spirits, of course. So, here we have our very own set of swish Punjabis, revelling in their robust spirits (pun quite intended) by shelling out big-time moolah on expensive single malts. Welcome to the region’s only Single Malt Club. Call them snobs (even though they refuse to call themselves that) or drinkers who are a class apart, the 12 members of this one-year-old club in the city, savour the tastes of that amber fire (which only single malt offers) with an air of authority and refinement. So, is this a club of wealthy connoisseurs, who love to sample single malts amidst relaxing environs? Explains the club’s founder Gurpreet Singh Gill, “I
knew of many scotch lovers who wanted to start a similar club. So, when I came across India’s first Single Malt Club by Anil Dharker in Mumbai, I decided to start one here.” This was a year back. Today, they are more a group of friends than a formal club actually and will also be adding 24 new members to the club. Says Gurpreet, “We meet up at a member’s residence every alternate month, sit around, enjoy the drinks and promise to meet up again. The host of the evening is decided by rotation and provides the food and booze – strictly single malts, of course!” But isn’t it difficult to lay hands on single malts in India? “These whiskys are not retailed at wine shops and select brands are available at leading five star hotels. So our members normally pick up their quota on trips abroad from duty-free shops for 40-150 Euros,” reasons Gill. With a joke doing its round that if the benefits of alcohol continue to mount, it may soon be prescribed a health drink, one cannot help but wonder if these connoisseurs are taking the joke too seriously. And to that, one can only raise a toast. With some single malt, naturally! |
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We know what you’re reading! JOHN GREY’S famous quote — Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus, is surely on its way to redundancy. For, haven’t our men stepped into the ‘all-women’s-zones’ with quite élan? Talk about facials and waxing (oops…), strutting the streets in pinks and limes, rustling up romantic meals to woo their beloved, crying in public (minus those gents’ hankies) and yuppie, reading magazines too! Agreed those business and sports magazines have been around for forever. But, think of a dude’s desk stuffed with Cosmo, Femina, Vogue, Good Housekeeping and even Brides Now! Well, it’s a reality now, and city hunks confirm it by spilling the beans. “Magazines like Maxim and Man’s World have made their sub-continental debut and are being lapped up by an increasing number of young men,” reveals Vipin Kinger of Asia Book House-17. And what are these magazines about — pouting models on glossy front covers, masala, motors and men? Who do they cater to? “They appeal to India’s image conscious men. Say a twenty something employee of a call centre earning much more than what his father earned when he was in his mid-40s. A young man with small-town roots but big-city ambitions. A social climber keen to sample the best food, wine, clothes, movies and machines. A trend follower with enough disposable income to spend on latest gizmos and gadgets. A guy with his finger on the pulse of the times and the latest mobile phone in his palm.” Agrees Dr Gautam Munjal, a city-based orthodontist and an avid magazine reader, “No doubt, we can call this trend the personification of the new metro-centric India. The magazines of today are less about beauties you can ogle at, and more about things you can buy and info you can swallow.” Munjal primarily reads up articles on health, personal finance, and tips on best and safe options for investing money. Owner BR Ads Vikram Bansal says, “I love Brunch, Brand Reporter, Cosmo and India Today and have been subscribing to these for years.” Chips in assistant manager GSK Consumer Healthcare Bikram Bindra, “Magazines like Femina and Cosmo have for long had interesting info for men. But today, they are capturing the aspirational mood of the young lads, by bringing out men’s supplements.” Reasons HR Consultant Hitendra Chimney, a fan of Femina, Women’s Era, Good Housekeeping and India Today, “The men of today want a lot more than updates on current affairs or sports, they are conscious about etiquettes, fitness and food, and magazines touch upon all these issues.” Chimney in fact feels that older men are more into reading magazines. A contrary view comes from Bikram, “Younger boys love to read, be it about themselves, Page-3 happenings or about the other sex.” And people, these men are not content with just the magazines on the stands. They lament, “We’ve got no region-specific fashion or lifestyle mags, which is a pity!” Well publishers, how about coming up with more masala for our
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Creative strokes The workshop, though made us realise the potential of calligraphy in the commercial world, did little to popularise it. Even the college, which once had teachers like B.R. Rattan and Romesh Chand Singla teaching this ancient art, teaches just the basics of calligraphy to the first year students. In fact, there are only a few people in the city who are practicing it. Singla is one of them. “I have been doing it since 1962, writing certificates and ad posters using calligraphy,” says Singla who used to teach this art form at the College of Art before he retired. Singla, a product of the college, learnt this art as part of the curriculum way back in 1960s. “It was made compulsory to learn calligraphy then but now computers have made this art form almost redundant. As it takes lots of patience and practice to master it, even the students are not interested anymore,” he says. Bharat Bhushan Malhotra is another artiste who has been practicing calligraphy for the past 25 years in his capacity as calligrapher at Panjab University. “Though there is scope for a calligraphy artiste in the advertising world, here I use my skill mainly to write degree certificates and sometimes do convocation or election banners,” says Malhotra. He started after doing a diploma in Art and Craft Teacher’s Training from the College of Art. Among the younger lot, we spot one lone student from the college who is interested in this art. Born and brought up in Ladakh, C.R. Dorje was hooked to artistic writing because he saw it enough happening among the Tibetan community living there. So, when he joined College of Art, though he did not find a capsule formula to teach him what he needed to learn, he kept practicing it and now a fourth year Applied Art student, Dorje has already bagged many a assignments like designing of wedding cards, writing certificates for numerous institutes and market banners. “I have realised one thing. There is no shortcut to learn this art form. You have to have unlimited patience and enough ink to master it,” says Dorje. And patience pays off not just monetarily but in many ways. According to Steve Graham, a handwriting expert from Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, this traditional art still plays a critical role in how we express ourselves and is one of the basic building blocks of good writing and learning. So, maybe for us, who have favoured the keyboard to the pen, it’s time to renew our relationship with the latter. |
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The importance of being earnest
It’s Habib Tanvir’s much watched, much talked about Charan Das Chor once again, but when it falls in Zulfiqar Khan’s hands, the script changes altogether — it becomes a hilarious comedy, where the chor speaks a little English and even sings and dances to the tune of Jhumka gira re… The eighteen Theatre Age actors are busy polishing their acts at a feverish pace — Surinder as Charan Das, Veeru as hawaldaar, Madhu as the queen and Mukesh Sharma as baba among others. The objective is to get their acts together by the end of this month, when the group will present two shows during the three-day theatre fest, which is being organised by Haryana Urdu Akademi. “Though the original story hasn’t been tempered with, we are trying to give it a little contemporary feel,” says Khan. Even the costumes, mainly dhoti-kurta are periodic. The contemporary touch comes from the dialogues and the dance sequence. “In fact, Tanvir had written and even staged the play in Chattisgarhi language. We are adapting it to Hindi,” says Khan, who has done the adaptation and also directing the play. The story revolves around a thief, who is the best in his field. A meeting with a sadhu converts him into an honest thief, who ultimately loses his head while trying to keep his promises. “The end is tragic and the reality that truth always suffers hits hard. But the message that comes loud and clear is that it’s good to be honest,” says the director. Well, message or not, the play promises full entertainment for one-and-half-hour, with Charan Das constantly clashing wits with his guru and hawaldaar and taking a dig at everything — the social system, politicians and even Mallika Sherawat! On March 29, 30 at Kala Bhawan - 16 |
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India’s art scene never got bigger than this. Structured along the lines of successful international art fairs, we are poised to have an India Art Summit from August 8 in Delhi. This will be an annual event. Spread over two days, India Art Summit is projected to see participation from over 40 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from India and overseas and will bring together a range of stakeholders supporting the business and development of art in India — artists, galleries, art funds, auction houses, art insurers, art framers, art valuators and restorers, art movers and packers, interior decorators and architects, reputed commentators and art critics. As India’s first international Art fair, the India Art Summit will provide a platform for discussions and sessions by internationally renowned speakers on a host of topics such as development and growth of Indian art, fluctuations in the art market and investment trends, Issues of valuation and authenticity of Art works amongst others. The uniqueness of the summit lies in its truly international format with topical business sessions integrated with opportunities to exhibit and network with participants. The initiative has already received tremendous support and encouragement from a veritable cross section of the arts fraternity including Anjolie Ela Menon (Veteran artist), Krishen Khanna (Veteran artist), S.H. Raza (Veteran artist), Keshav Malik (Art Critic and Academician), Sangita Jindal (Art Collector and publisher of ‘Art India’ magazine), Jyotsna Suri (Art Collector) and Yash Birla (Art Collector and gallery owner) amongst others. |
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Real & Rejuvenating Neel, who’ll be in city on March 14 and 15 to teach the basics of stage presentation and communication to the participants, is honest in his approach. “I am not planning to pull out something revolutionary in two days time, but I will try to teach the participants how to enjoy doing a play and also tell them how to find out stories from their immediate surroundings, rather than rushing to a library to find a great one,” says Neel. This is exactly what Neel, who is currently the artistic director of the First City Theatre Foundation, has been doing ever since he started taking theatre seriously. “I am trying to rejuvenate English theatre by infusing fresh ideas and unusual storylines,” says Neel, who has produced plays like Position and Mouse in the recent times. For Neel, a play should be meaningful without being preachy. “This is why as a writer, I do not lace them with a heavy dose of message but there is always something to take home to,” says the actor-director. And to develop original works in English, Neel asks aspiring stage artistes to look for stories from real life, real people. “Work with something which you are familiar with and even if you are dealing with periodic subjects, improvise it to give it a realistic touch so that the audience can relate to it.” So, if you are willing to have a go on the stage, here’s an opportunity to explore your potential. And no past experience in acting is required here. The group will welcome you with open arms. So go ahead and share their passion for theatre. |
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New releases Michael Clayton
Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack Director: Tony Gilroy Middle-aged lawyer Michael Clayton (Clooney) is a “fixer” who clears up complex or dirty cases on behalf of corporate clients. But he has a number of personal and professional problems. His family life is messy; he’s a lone parent, his brother has run up large debts, he’s struggling with a gambling problem, his career appears to be going no-where - and he has become tired of fixing other people’s mistakes. An old friend and colleague, Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson), has been working on an important case on behalf of a large client for eight years but the case is not going well and his friend’s behavior is causing concern. Clayton is called in to fix the problem.As he discovers more about the case, Clayton realises that the plaintiffs’ case is correct and when Edens dies, Clayton himself becomes a target for the dark forces that defend corporate interests. Clayton narrowly survives an assassination attempt (when his car is blown up) and confronts one of the company directors, Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton), with evidence of corporate malfeasance. She offers to buy his silence but he is recording the conversation and she is arrested. Showing at: Fun Republic 27 dresses
Starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Edward Burns, Judy Greer Director: Anne Fletcher JANE Nichols (Katherine Heigl) is idealistic, romantic and completely selfless - a perennial bridesmaid whose own happy ending is nowhere in sight. One night when she is attending two weddings almost simultaneously, she is trampled by a crowd trying to catch the bride’s bouquet. A man helps her up and introduces himself as Kevin Doyle (James Marsden). He helps her to her taxi and brings her home. Jane accidentally leaves her planner in the cab and Kevin picks it up. Kevin writes the Commitments page for the New York City Journal, under the pseudonym of Malcolm Doyle, who happens to be Jane’s favorite writer. However, he aspires to write larger articles, real articles. After seeing Jane’s planner, he decides to write about “the perpetual bridesmaid” so he can move up farther in his career. He just plans to use Jane, who is unaware that Kevin is Malcolm Doyle, for his own means. The next day, Kevin sends Jane flowers but she does not know he was the one who sent them. Her friend Gina confirms that Jane is attending her engagement party that evening. Jane is in love with her boss, George, who is the only one who doesn’t know about Jane’s feelings for him. Jane’s younger sister, Tess, comes to visit and decides to come to the party. But when Tess captures the heart of Jane’s boss, Jane begins to re-examine her “always-a-bridesmaid….” lifestyle. Showing at: Fun Republic |
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Rising Star
She was just another girl in the neighborhood, unnoticed, till the electronic media beamed news on Rupinder Handa after she won Awaaz Punjab Di. Winning the title was by no means a small achievement, as she had to beat thousands of contestants to win. And thus born a star on the horizons of Punjabi music scene. But not many of her fans know the foundation to fame was laid during childhood. Born and brought up at Sirsa, with no family legacy in the realm of music, Rupinder recalls how her first-ever performance during school won her the first prize. Her school principal Indu Devgan taught her the rudiments of music, but seeing the spark in her, Rupinder’s father K. S. Handa, a bank officer, put her under the tutelage of Bakshi Ram, a well-known musicologist. She kept up her winning spree in contests at the university, state and national level. She represented Tau Devi Lal University at national-level ghazal singing at Jhansi in 2003 and won a medal. Now, as a masters student of vocal, she recently represented Panjab University at a national music festival at Kohlapur. Her credentials as a singer include bhajans, Punjabi and Haryanavi folk, ghazals and Hindustani vocal music. After winning Awaaz Punjab Di title, Finetone Compnay has released her debut album Mere Hania. Rupinder attributes her success to her mother Charanjit Kaur and music composer brother Aman Handa and her mentor Ratnika
Tewari.
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Sidelanes
FOR generations, my maternal great grandparents and their descendents occupied the areas around Mai Heeran Gate and Quilla Mohalla, two of the oldest and most historical parts of Jalandhar. Quilla means a fort, so obviously this region was under the protection of the rajahs of the time. It was a walled area where the locals lived and worked. If there was a war, the same area provided soldiers and the paraphernalia that went with a full-fledged army. Similar forts can still be seen in Afghanistan. Mai Heeran was from a fairly well off family that owned cows and buffaloes. Her daily chores included milking the animals and making, drying and storing cow-dung cakes as fuel for cooking. She was unaware of the Almighty’s grandiose plans for her future. After Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s demise, the various fiefdoms of Punjab lost track of their unified stand against the colonisers whose cunning lay in a policy of divide and rule. Ruling families disintegrated due to bitter disputes caused by some adopting Christianity for the freedom it offered and others sticking to the old order. The hierarchical system adhered to polygamy, as it was a safer bet to have many heirs at a time when life could come to an abrupt end on the battlefield. Christianity preached of one wife for every man. Mai Heeran came into the Kapurthala family and had the satisfaction of seeing a son rise to the gaddi because one of the happy-go-lucky scions from another biwi lost his heart to a Christian tutor’s daughter. This lad made the daily trip from Kapurthala to Jalandhar, on a white oonthani, to imbibe the English language and corresponding mannerisms. There was panic and mayhem at the durbar, but the young convert stuck to his guns and lost his thikaana. My sister Binny and I often visited our nankana at Mai Heeran Gate. The three-tier house was built around an angana where a hand operated pump drew water from the bore-hole below. Aunts, uncles and cousins lived in the long rooms around the courtyard. All were welcomed and fed. There was no British method of informing and visiting or being invited for a specific meal. The most interesting part of our visits was the approach to the ancestral home. A narrow, bricked path and open drains allowed only pedestrians and the odd bicycle. Houses were built with common walls between neighbours. We had to keep an eye on open windows incase someone bunged a load of melon seeds or mango peels and stones. There was method in this madness. Those who could afford the most expensive fruit early on in the season broadcast the fact by expelling the remains from their windows. I am thinking of checking on the garbage our opposite neighbours are throwing next to our rockery in Sector 19-A. They seem very wealthy people - wealthy enough for the local committee not to take any action. I miss seeing the huge wooden deoris that allowed us into the havelis. They are often sold by furniture marts to well heeled customers. Maybe, in another reincarnation, I’ll be able to build a haveli with a brass-studded door. I shall throw alphonso peels for all to judge my worth. (This column appears weekly) |
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speak How important is it to have a positive attitude in life? Is it really necessary to push away all negativities and have a positive attitude? Or can one do without it? These are the questions that some people might ask. Well, there are always two kinds of thoughts fighting in our mind. One will be positive thinking and other is negative thinking. Positive attitude is the key to success while negative attitude is the key to failure. Every person in this world experiences failure at some stage in life. Failure has its own diversions, without which success has no meaning. But then, what is it that makes people fall under stress of failure, while others rebound? The people who bounce back are optimists, who believe their problems are temporary, while pessimists generally don’t come back or try again as they see failure as permanent. Failure must be regarded not as a stumbling block but as a stepping-stone on the ladder to success. In order to achieve success in life; the importance of having positive attitude is unchallenged. Winston Churchill said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” “A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes,” said Gandhi. So, it’s important to have a positive attitude as it can really improve our lives. 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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Monster’s voice
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is to lend her voice to a giant in Dreamworks’ new animated movie. Witherspoon will team up with Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen and Kiefer Sutherland and others to voice quirky characters in Dreamworks’ new Monsters versus Aliens film. Witherspoon’s character, Susan Murphy, becomes a 50-foot monster called Ginormia after she is hit by a meteor from outer space. Veteran actor Sutherland voices the character General W.R. Monger. The monsters unite to ward off invading aliens. Nude exhibition
Nude photographs of supermodels Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen are to be auctioned off and are expected to fetch $3 million. An original picture of the legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot is also among the 135 to be sold by German-born collector Gert Elfering. The auction house Christie’s said: “The stylised, idealised female figure occupies a privileged place in Elfering’s aesthetic.” A few of the prints went on display at Christie’s recently in London ahead of the sale in New York to be held in April.
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American pop princess Britney Spears, who has been trying to keep herself in shape for an upcoming video, has decided to use an animated version of her sleek self instead. Jive Records released photos of the singer on March 11, showing her in anime superhero mode with long blond hair and an angular jaw. Two other photos showed her as suited up in different futuristic, body-hugging outfits. Even though Jive would not reveal where the pictures came from, Britain’s tabloid the Sun reported that they were stills from Spears’ upcoming single video Break the Ice, an idea, which had been put forward by Spears herself. — ANI
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Health Tip
Treatment: One should take rest from the particular activity, which increases pain, wear shoes with heel lift, and get ultrasound therapy to reduce inflammation. Massage the bottom of the foot with the help of golf ball. Consider injection corticosteroid in resistant cases. Exercises: The Plantar Fascia stretch, toe curls and calf stretch can prove quite beneficial in reducing this
pain. — Dr Ravinder Chadha
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Moreover, thanks to their infatuation with single malts, the members are not merely clubbers but educators. Informs the club’s secretary Jaikaran Sandhawalia, “We hold interesting single malt tasting sessions, wherein we get the members to taste three different malts, graduating from the lighter to heavier ones. Then, there are cues on how to taste and store single malts. Notes with information on colour, nose, taste, finish, and serving suggestions of each malt, is given to each member.” No wonder, one of the club’s meetings has been featured on the Balvenie website.
When Achyut Pallav, a Mumbai-based calligraphy artiste, visited the city last year to conduct a workshop at the Government College of Art, he woke us up from a slumber. He made us realise that this art of handwriting is not just limited to writing certificates as we earlier thought, but can help one make a fortune in the entertaining world. After all, Achyut has made it big himself with projects like Asoka poster and Signature whisky to his credit. 
Three young girls and a boy — what they have in common, is a love for the English theatre, which they are planning to pass on. Aditi Sharan, Karishma Singhal and Vatsala Singhal — three city-based girls — have formed a group called Aside and roped in Delhi-based theatre director Neel Chaudhuri for their first-ever workshop ‘Act II’.
Starring: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, 
Heel pain is generally ignored until it becomes a serious problem. It mainly occurs due to inflammation of Plantar Fascia, a thin layer of tough tissue, which supports the arch of the foot. This pain worsens in the morning or after a prolonged rest. The causes vary, including being over weight, as then, the pressure on the heel increases. People with high arch or flat feet are more prone to heel pain. Weak calf muscles, too, stress the Planter Fascia and lead to this problem. Wearing worn out shoes or a sudden increase in weight training, running on hard, irregular surfaces are other causes.
ARIES: You draw The World. As a result, you will experience peace and contentment. Any relationships, friendships and associations formed this week will be favourable. However, most of you will want to spend some time alone. There may be unexpected meetings towards the weekend. Lucky Colour: Grey. Tip of the week: Take one step at a time.
LIBRA: The Priestess infuses a gracious influence in your life. Work related problems may take up much of your time, energy and patience. Those who are single may not be so for long. Travel plans will be
finalised. Pay close attention to any health problem. Lucky Colour: Scarlet. Tip: Allow a sick situation end before starting anything new.
TAURUS: Ace of Pentacles reveals as far as business and profession is concerned, you must be diplomatic, but determined. Your strategic mind will be able to counter the plans of your competitors. Be careful about lending money. Some of you may be inclined towards spiritualism. Lucky Colour: Royal blue. Tip: Don’t dismiss of advice of young people.
SCORPIO: Six of Swords brings clarity and perspective to a chaotic situation. The air of seriousness will be replaced by an aura of romance. By being impulsive, sincere and fun loving, you will cement relationships. At work, you will be rewarded. Lucky Colour: Golden. Tip: Don’t feel guilty for not being a man in a hurry.
GEMINI: You draw the Wheel of Fortune. The past efforts at work will begin to show results. There will be motivation for you to work harder. Those of you who are involved in exports or shipping will sign important deals. If there is any legal issue pending, it will be decided in your
favour. Lucky Colour: Saffron. Tip: Watch your best interests.
SAGITTARIUS: The Hanged Man suggests changes at home and work. Sagittarius students will have to put all their efforts this week to be able to accomplish their goals. If planning a new venture, this is a good time. Those who are planning to go abroad should start taking action. Lucky
Colour: Pink. Tip: Be cautious while talking.
CANCER: The Empress card says you will be filled with enthusiasm. Upbeat and cheerful, you will be able to deal with challenges and obstacles at work and home. Some of you may need to review your investments and financial plans. New friends and relationships will also be the highlight of this week. Lucky
Colour: Peacock green. Tip: Take limited risks with you capital.
CAPRICORN: The Moon brings many changes. Friends and family will lift up your spirit. Going out on trips with them will bring joy. Romance will bloom. However, avoid getting entangled in meaningless relationships. Financially, there may be some tough times ahead. Lucky
Colour: Purpule. Tip: Arrogance and pride will not be rewarded.
LEO: The Ace of Wands reveals some of you may feel the need to be more committed to your relationship. Others may rethink and step back a little. Money and health will be stable. Lucky
Colour: Blue. Tip: Do not waste your energy or resources on others.
AQUARIUS: The Chariot says the week will be favorable for traveling. Take care of overdue bills, loans and other debts and also form a savings plan. As far as relationships go, love will be in the air and it will be up to you to be expressive about your feelings. Lucky
Colour: Grey. Tip: Watch your best interests.
VIRGO: The Prince of Wands says it is a good time to make presentations and attend interviews. Some of you may have to give up certain habits that upset your partner. This is a favorable week to buy, sell, and invest in real estate. Lucky
Colour: Cream. Tip: Be honest to your desires
PISCES: The Three of Coins says professionals in the field of law, politics, education, travel and religion will shine. You will be able to express your feelings at the right time and to the right person. Your confidence level will go up. Lucky
Colour: Lotus pink. Tip: Balance is the key word.