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Side Show IT’S always looked perfect on the red carpet. And it’s storming international runaways this season. Of late, it’s even found favour with our desi designers ala Wendell Rodricks, Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal, Surily Goel and Prashant Verma. Little wonder, this stunning show-stopper is fast creeping into the fashion dictionaries of our local fashionistas too. With a pinch of style and boldness woven into it — the single-shouldered silhouette is the new trend on the city party circuit. Our fashion jury sneak-peaks into the city soirées to do a style check. Laughs city-based designer Mona Jawandha Chahal, “Remember how showing the belly button became fashionable a couple of years back? This season, it’s the shoulder that is the hottest body bit to bare. Since off-shoulder dresses have been done to death, the in thing is the bold and beautiful one-shoulder pieces.” So, what are the kind of single-shoulder silhouettes available in town? “Taking a cue from the Grecian goddess-like Toga drapes, our designers have rustled up formal, single-shouldered evening gowns in sinuous satin. Ranging from Rs 1,200 to 2,000, these are fluid and feminine,” informs Mona. However, teenyboppers who prefer disco over a dainty look, fret not. There are one-shoulder tube tops lining up the aisles at city stores. Available in a variety of summery fabrics like cotton, viscose lycra and chiffon (Rs 400-700), these come in floral, geometrical and abstract prints. The semi-formal ones come in satin, accessorised with a bow, a delicate ribbon string or a Swarovsky motif. There are also tops with one-shoulder holster straps that can be worn with a slip underneath. And tunic lovers rejoice. You can actually treat yourselves to a feast of single-shoulder tunics in varying lengths. Available in cotton, viscose lycra, georgettes, muls and chiffons, these tunics flaunt interesting styles. “From those with lace tie-ups and single balloon sleeves to the ones with broad, embellished empire lines and ruffled belts accentuating the waist, single-shoulder tunics come in many jazzy avatars,” informs designer Nidhi Sangha, adding, “Print wise, abstracts, stripes and polkas remain hot.” So get yourself a gorgeous, flouncy single-shouldered number. To get the look right, accentuate it with minimal accessories like a cuff bracelet or a cocktail ring. However, for maximum effect, remember to keep that chiseled and ice-rink smooth (well-waxed) neckline bare! |
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Saadi Jasmine A
PRETTY, petite model marooned on an island of hardcore Punju boys. Chalk-hits on the head, impolite remarks, catcalls and promptings, that would make even SRK shaky on stage. A Punjabi accent, awkward enough to embark the witnesses on a 3rd Laughter Challenge! Yup, that’s rewinding to the times when Saada Campus on Zee Punjabi happened. And while the producers struck gold with the show becoming a rage with Punjabis in the US, UK and back home, our ‘poor’ Jasmine Bhatty remained the butt of “Oye, ainu taan Punjabi wi nahin aundi”. All thanks to her funny Punjabi accent. But well, Bhatty literally walked down the ramp into people’s hearts with her wild and whacky compeering. Today, the 6,1” beauty is doing Dial-a-Punjab, another show on the channel, besides compeering for live concerts. Breezing through the Storm Modeling & Finishing School this Thursday for an interactive session with students, the model-anchor (who was also offered the lead role in Ekta’s Kksum) took us on a trip to the glamour world. Excerpts: Initially, our date with Bhatty had all the trimmings of a complete disaster. As if the 20-minute delay in the Press interaction (with a trayful of soft drinks appearing every time we expected our model!) wasn’t enough to irk us journos, shutterbugs took over as soon as we were ushered in to meet the lady. While shutterbugs switching into a clicking frenzy is something we’ve got used to, the lady’s oh-so-model-like nakhras seemed unbearable. “Yeh shot theek nahin hai, click again,” the one-liner made us shrink in our chairs. But then, the lady finally spoke, and we knew the wait was worth it. Confident, composed and very grounded, she suddenly sounded different, “ You just saw me in my fussy model mode, but now the anchor in me has taken over,” she joked. So, what was this model mode about? “ Having ramp-walked for a good 12 years for designers like Ritu Kumar, Suneet Verma and Ashish Soni, I’ll say that initially, it’s about fussing around, throwing attitude and being hi-fi,” she smiled, adding, “ With experience, however, one mellows down and knows it’s about sheer professionalism and good work.” And what’s good work in her dictionary, “ No desperation. Just a willingness to work with the best in the industry.” Why? “Because they do clean, up-market work.” And that’s what remains her mantra, “Ramp or TV, it’s confidence that our glamour-beckoned youngsters need. So forget slimming pills or queuing up at the producers’ door. If it’s in you, your dreams will come true!” |
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on pocket, high on style WANT to add some fun to the bright harsh sunny days? Well, then hop on to a covered rickshaw, lick into a juicy lolly, and go shopping. Grab everything from crisp cotton capris to comfy ganjis to flip-flops and more, all in say, just Rs 200! Yes, that’s the magic of rehri market. Now, while the rehri markets of Sectors 22, 19 and 18 have been around for all these years, the recent additions to our rehri shopping experience are the markets of Sectors 7 and 9, Panchkula. Here’s a peak at the absolutely irresistible grabs from these markets. Before you enter the narrow twisting n’ turning lanes of Shastri Market-22, a cluster of footwear shops greet you. Always crowded by youngsters, these can be your first stop point. And yes, never mind their funny names like Billa Chappal House. On offer here are striped chappals, cutesy ballerinas and fun flip-flops, for as less as Rs 150-400. Also available are formal footwear with crystal embellishments and embroidered patterns. But, the hottest pick is footwear in metallic shades. As you move further, don’t forget to get hold of a chiffon scarf, breezing at select hubs here. Fluttering with polkas, spirals and geometrical prints, these add-ons come in all colours bright and are for just Rs 35! Another must stop here are purse corners. The likes of Raj Purse House-22 and JK Purse Corner-22 offer chunky bags and totes in everything from jute, satin, faux leather and newspaper fabric to croco, dramel and softy leather. The price falling between Rs 200 and Rs 2,000. And well, if your heart’s sold out on fancy, fluffy summer tunics, check out Barbie Collection-22 and Shiv Garments-22 and Sai Garments-7, Panchkula. These lil’ shops are a virtual storehouse of all things trendy. The synthetic lycras and chiffons from here won’t last for more than a season. Hence, giving you another reason to hit the stores next season. Besides there are funky tunics, balloon sleeved tops, halters, capris and crisp cotton wrap-around skirts. The USP lies in the peppy colours, body-slinging fit, and of course the price, starting at somewhere around Rs 50! And for all those who’d like to go in for Indian wear, Kapoor Cloth House-22 has fabrics in chic prints and happy colours. There are bold spirals, bizarre polkas and funky geometrical prints and stripes to woo you. As far as the fabric goes, there’s everything from lizzy bizzy and popleen to linens and georgettes. Now to complete your look pick interesting tit bits from the tiny jewellery hubs here. The range includes jazzy loops, cosmetics, plastic bangles, designer neckpieces, animal print bags, sparkling belts and Swarovsky-studded brooches. Now this is what we call shopping without burning a hole in the pocket. So get your shopping bags out now and head to the crowded lanes. |
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New releases
Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Kathy Bates, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon On a country road in Ireland over ten years ago, it was love at first sight for Holly, a lost young tourist (Hilary Swank), and Gerry, a charming local lad (Gerard Butler). Hollys formidable mother, (Kathy Bates), disapproved of the couple, concerned that her spirited daughter was too young for marriage. In the years since, the once fearless Holly has become unsure of her own identity. When Gerry dies with a brain tumor and leaves Holly a widow just shy of her thirtieth birthday, her family and best friends (Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon) are concerned that she will never emerge from her takeout container-strewn Manhattan apartment. After weeks holed up watching old movies, a birthday cake and tape recording message from Gerry mysteriously arrives, marking the beginning of a series of letters instructing her to perform unusual requests. With the help of her girlfriends, Holly begins a year of wild adventures and a life journey that Gerry has planned for her, helping her to discover who she is without him and reminding her - p.s. I Love You. The film is based on the best-selling novel by Cecelia Ahern. Written at age 21, it was Cecelia’s first novel. Showing at: Fun Republic |
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youth speak THE recent ongoing fight between North Indians and Mumbai locals has brought to light many facts. The feeling of oneness with the countrymen and a sense of responsibility for the nation are sure becoming things of the past. I fail to understand what are the politicians of the like Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Bal Thackeray aiming at. Their self imagined supreme position is only leading to the suffering of the common man and growth of hatred. They seem to have an objection towards letting the migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh work in their state. I’ll like to send across a message to them that even we, in Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab have people coming here in search for work. We respect the sentiments of these people and don’t engage in beating innocent hawkers and taxi drivers, like in Maharasthra. Are the local leaders doing so with the aim to the win the trust and faith of the local community in the wake of elections? I feel that working for the people whole-heartedly is the only way they can win the votes of the people. The leaders should lay stress on working rather than engaging themselves in these uncalled activities. In the end all I’ll like to say is that please don’t divide the nation. We should work towards spreading love and not hatred. And everybody should remember that he or she is foremost an Indian than a Bihari or a
Mumbaikar. 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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zzzzz…
Sleep-deprived?
DO you toss and turn in bed all night? Have you watched all movies that HBO and Star Movies have to offer? Is counting sheep your favourite pastime? Is it clock watching that keeps you busy? Do you find yourself drowsy at the breakfast table or in the boardroom? Is sleeping time worry time for you? If yes, then there are chances that you are an insomniac. And you can blame the drowsiness, dark circles, uneasiness, irritation, and anger on your work and related lifestyle. Experts, sufferers and doctors tell you why. Let’s begin by attacking the common most culprit — stress. If it is Excel sheets that you think of when the rest of the world is dreaming, then you need to alter your lifestyle, now. Fortis internal medicine senior consultant Dr Vikas Bhutani says, “Long working hours, deadline or target pressure and coping with competition leads to stress that in turn disturbs the sleep cycle.” That explains why 27-year-old MNC employee Sachin stays awake most of the night. “It’s my first job and I have to prove myself,” says the over-stressed workaholic. And what helps many like Sachin work harder and longer is coffee beans. “Four to five cups of coffee means I can sit down and make a presentation into the wee hours of morning,” says 32-year-old Ankita. Chips in Silver Oaks consultant psychiatrist Dr Pramod Kumar, ”What we are experiencing today is excessive intake of both caffeine and alcohol. While initially these might not effect your sleep, in due course it does.” So people, keep a check on your coffee intake as well as social drinking sessions. Coupled with stress, the travelling that comes with the job disturbs the biological rhythm. Says Kumar, “Sleep is something that the body generates and depends on many factors say noise level, environment, light or even a change in the room.” Another group of sufferers are those working graveyard shifts, especially call center employees whose bank balance grows at the cost of their health. Says Bhutani,“The biological alarm of these persons tries to reset itself by compensating for sleep during morning hours which doesn’t help much.” And the problem doesn’t end here. Simpy, who works in a call center, has a heavy meal before hitting the bed. She says, “Post-work, I am so hungry that I can only think of food.” Says PGI Neurology department head Dr Sudesh Prabhakar, “The human body does get habituated to eating at a particular time of the day or night, but then it is not a sign of good health.” Well, so before your body gets habituated to functioning without sleep, take notice. Make a beginning now. For starters, stop worrying that you can’t
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Creativity
Unbridled It’s the classic case of unbridled creativity, free to ooze out of every pore. Only this time, creativity speaks with sensual whiffs, soothing music, palate pleasers and jazzy interiors, besides dresses, of course. No wonder, the budding battery of INIFD designers is bubbling with enthusiasm, as they take visitors on a round of the institute’s annual exhibition Global Extravaganza-2008. Based on the theme of global cultural and food festival, the expo showcases a panorama of various cultures, via fashion styles, arts and interiors. We get you a slice of the world inside… A visit to the expo is sure to transport you to distant lands, from the rich, royal lands of Rajasthan and the rugged terrains of Mexico to the soothing, refreshing tea houses of Japan and the glittering Arabian nights. While the Japanese Tea House lets you savour black tea, sitting on Tatami mats and looking at the Shoji screens with dragonfly motifs, the Rajasthani Rang Mahal treats you to sindoor tika and a plateful of dal baati choorma. For, grabbing a quickie, there are the flashy Planet Hollywood (done up in blacks, pinks and jazzy silver) and the Dusty Road Of Texas, where you’ll find everything rugged n’ ruff. Think horse saddles, beer barrels, rifles, hand -painted wooden panels and cowboys (students) playing guitar. Tired of the fast-lane nightlife? Oceanic day spa, inspired by the freshness of Australian beaches and palette will provide aesthetic pleasure to the senses. For a whiff of Punjab, check out Trinjana, that recreates the courtyard where yarns are woven with charkhas. Earth rich smells, wall paintings with phulkari motifs and glasses of lassi welcome you here. Another colour-drenched boutique is Jannah — the Arabian jannat. Flaunting pillars with gold panelling, jhorakhas with jali work, Arabic hymns on walls and sheer curtains, the place transports one to the Middle-East. And of course, Europalia brings impressions of the European culture via upholstery and home furnishings done with techniques like screen, block, stencil and batik embroideries, with a liberal splash of earthy and pastel colours. Though all these mini hubs have the students wearing their theme-designer collections, Alankrita showcases traditional Indian embroideries from nine states. What’s more, the stuff exhibited here is up for the grabs too! On till April 20 |
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Making
melodies AS a child each time he stepped on stage, he sang an unknown, unheard numbers. His melodious surprise lay in his self-compositions. “I never sang popular numbers of Rafi, Lata or Kishore,” says Shamir Tandon. Well, little did he know then that the music director in him was already at work! Today, Tandon is one of the best music directors that we have. We talk to the once managing director of Virgin Records and find out more on what made him leave it all and follow his dreams. Brought up by a mom who taught at a government school and dad who worked for the Indian Railways, Tandon was naturally inclined towards studies first and music later. So, he went on and pursued ICWA and MBA, followed by a job. Commuting in Mumbai trains gave him time to compose music and finally with the encouragement of bosses at work, he composed his first jingle in Telgu for Voltas in 1996. Some more jingles followed soon till one day he accidentally met Madhur Bahndarkar at a coffee shop. And well, next he was creating music for Page 3. He reminisces, ”A common friend introduced me to him and we got talking on my passion for music. Madhur asked me to share some of my compositions with him as he was looking for a non-filmy music person for Page 3.” And rest as they say is history, for the bond just kept getting stronger and in Tandon’s kitty fell Corporate, Traffic Signal and now Fashion. So where does Tandon’s USP lie? “I go in for the very first tune that flows from my heart,” he smiles. And another thing that he believes in is his stand against plagiarism. “I’ll rather legitimately collaborate with the ‘inspiration’ than copy it,” he says. That explains his orchestrated tie-up with UK Boyband Blue for Shaan’s For one love, Bluffmaster’s Say na Say na and Bure bure, Jay Sean’s Kya kool hain hum and more. What’s keeping him busy these days? Well, lots. In the pipeline are flicks like Click, Loot, Mumbai Chakachak, Mittal vs Mittal and Hawai Dada. His take on singers being churned out on reality shows? “It’s entertainment for viewers and just a mere beginning for the participants, nothing more,” he says. He stresses that they shouldn’t be thought of as temples of talent. Well, point taken!
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Sidelanes
THE birth of a child is a joyous occasion. When the baby is a girl, this joy is compounded as she spells love, compassion, dainty feminine ways and often beauty. This baby is almost 8 pounds, has a mop of jet black hair and a wonderful skin. She will be worth the perfect write up in a matrimonial column which stresses on “fair, tall, beautiful; w.v. in HH; earning 6 fig. salary in MNC; bros. well settled (2 abroad); sis-in-laws’ married to 8 figs; blah, blah, blah.” I wish the advertisement could also ensure “no dowry will be paid; feminine freedom expected; wanted kind in-laws; slave-drivers need not apply.” The evening celebrating the child’s arrival was a gathering point for ex-planters and faujis. None of them are likely to put in the above advert as all are well educated, mentally liberated and confident of their own family values and culture. Gullu and Sonia Bedi, the proud grandparents and our perfect hosts, are descendants of Sir Khem Singh Bedi, thirteenth direct descendant of Guru Nanak Devji. The name Bedi is derived from “Vedi” or one who studied the Vedas. These were intellectuals who pursued their cerebral inclinations even before the invasion of Alexander the Great. Highbrow thoughts, culture, serious study and perfectionism run through their blue blooded veins. They hold themselves well, talk softly and deliberately and do everything with style and humility. Humility is the key word. Noveau Riche types are larger and louder than life; flash around credit cards and large cars and drape their wives and daughters with platinum and gold and Swarosky crystals stitched onto garments. I now realise why a crystallised belle never sits at any function. She only flits lest she punctures her derriere. Their children are brash brats who think they own the world, its roads and shops and never say “please” or “thank you.” They expect everyone to grovel at their feet. The Bedi clan was a treat to talk to. They briefly recounted their glorious past to anyone who wanted to listen. They sat with every guest to make them comfortable. None ate till everyone had left. There was no loud music or shouting. A gentle hum prevailed. Most of the ladies were in saris and the gents in subdued colours. Jaggi is following his planter instincts by running a nursery and will soon offer fibre-glass planters from China. Harry Nanda is suave, interesting and impeccably ex-fauji. Forty years ago, Roma’s maasiji was an athlete of national acclaim, but from her gentle ways it would seem she had led a quiet life without any medals to show for it. There were aunts and uncles, cousins and friends, all gathered to celebrate the birth of a girl. She will live like a princess with no hangups about gender. Some guests arrived with broken hips, ankles, feet and spondylosis. Looking at their smiling faces and quiet pride, no one could suspect illness or injury. Another clan which claims its lineage from the Great Guru is the Sodhi family. Seeing their general demeanour and mannerisms, it is easy to believe that. These are the foremost Sikh families of India. They add glory and plaudits to our country. May their tribes increase And may centuries of scholarship throw its brilliance on those they come into contact with. Amen! ( This column appears fortnightly) |
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Treasure tragedy KNOW the difference between a saranda and sarangi or a toombi or iktara? These are words, which are gradually fading from our vocabulary and unless one is doing research work on folk instruments, chances are that one would not even know what they exactly are. It will be wrong to say that the priceless (in terms of heritage) folk instruments, which once belonged to the doyens in this field, are gathering dust. They are not. In a closed room, they are well kept and nicely displayed. But that’s the tragedy of the situation. They are kept in a closed room with hardly any visitor to look at them. “We open the room when we get a visitor who requests us to see them. But that’s quite a few in number. So we prefer to keep the room locked. For these are priceless for those who understand heritage,” says an inside source. Maybe if Chandigarh Tourism includes it in its website, things will work out in a better way, hopes Prof Rajpal. However, the museum project is not the only one to face such a fate. An ambitious project to generate art awareness through series of workshops and school-level paintings competitions at different states of Punjab, which was started by the Punjab Lalit Kala Akademy a couple of years back, had to be dropped mid-way due to lack of funds. The Akademi has been functioning without money for the past five of six months. Earlier, at least we used to sponsor local artists’ shows at the Kala Bhawan gallery, but now the condition is such that we do not even have the money to sponsor chai and samosa on the inaugural day, let alone print their brochures and all,” says Lalit Kala Akademi president Shiv Singh. The authority has now started charging Rs 2,000 on a day-to-day basis from participants, but the money has been siphoned out to pay the salary to the existing staff rather than using it for art-promotional activities, says Singh. “And Rs 2,000 is a little too much for our struggling artists to pay,” feels Singh. In fact, the Akademi wanted to start a sculpture camp, which too, had to be abandoned due to lack of
funds. parbina@tribunemail.com
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Magical transformations
EVEN after spending 58 years in theatre as an actor, director and writer, people still refer to him as Sethi Makeupwala. And he doesn’t really mind it. After all, doing stage and film make-up has always been a passion with him — a skill that earned him not just this nickname but also an award by the Gurukul Academy-Toronto last month. That’s Parvesh Sethi, who has given the city more than a 1,000 stage shows, including the recently-staged Court Martial (354th show) and a score of Punjabi serials in various capacities. As a child of six, he would make artificial moustache with cornsilk for his playmates. “The real training came from a teacher Indo Ghosh at National School of Drama,” says Sethi, back from Canada after working as an actor and make-up artiste in two flicks Inquilab Zindabad and Rocky. After learning a few tricks from Ghosh, it was trial and error method that helped him master the art. “Stage make-up has to be bold but not garish, he says. And he even got a chance to work with Balwant Gargi in four of his productions —Little Clay Card, Antigony, Gagan Maithal and Desire Under Elms. “Sadly, it is a neglected field in the city. But, it will not remain so,” he adds. Sethi who is also the secretary of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi informs that the Akademi will soon conduct a series of workshops to popularise the art form. Now despite the handicaps, a few from the city have made it to the national scene. Veer Pal, who started his career with Theatre Age, is now an official make-up artiste for the local Ira Channel. He has just finished working for a 32-episode serial Gurnam Singh Advocate for Doordarshan. This youngster even assisted Halle Millar, a Hollywood make-up artiste for a flick The Whistle. “I am also part of Star Plus. I become their official make-up man when they come to shoot here,” says a proud Veer whose first big break came with comedy serial Katcha Matcha. Another theatre artiste who prefers being backstage is Baljit Bala. A meaty role in Dus Kahaniya might have brought him fame, but his first love remains stage make-up. “I am an actor. But, I started my career doing make-up for Ramlila artistes,” he says. He learnt the craft on the job. “I got professional tips from Ashwini Bhasin, a Lucknow-based make-up guru. It was only after that I bagged assignments for Punjabi serials like Sarhad and Apni Mitti,” he says. Well, that’s the success story of a few who have made it without much training or support. But for those who want to learn the art, here are a few tips from expert Mahendra Kumar, chairman Indian Theatre Department, “Keep the character in mind, learn the facial anatomy and remember the stage make-up should be aptly bold enough to be noticeable by the last raw of audience.” |
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Rising Star
THE saying that ‘actors are born and not made’ holds true for Kapil Kalyan. He does not have formal training or a family background in the realm of theatre. But he was merely a boy when he gave the city a wonderful production Rajneeti Ke Mahajan. Kapil carried forward this tradition of excellence to college days when he scored top ranks in mime, mimicry, skit and play and won the overall trophy in the All-India Jhankar Fest –1997 for GCM-11. Kapil repeated the feat securing the college colour, roll of honour for brilliant performances in drama and the prestigious insignia from Panjab University, which is anybody’ s dream come true. His directed plays that received rave reviews. Kapil was in his final year, when he was offered meaningful roles in television serials. His first serial was Sehar. Credited with memorable performances in about 24 serials, Kapil has also worked in Abdul Sattar’s film Mein Tere Ishaq Mein and Hashar a Punjabi film. These days he is busy assisting in direction of Babul Da Vehda. Versatility is hallmark of Kapil — as an actor, scriptwriter or director. He has played a variety of roles in serials like Jazbaat, Filmistan, Khoo, Do Akalgarh, Vichhaura, Shikanja, Pyar Hua. He even played negative characters in Sehar and Hostel Ek Zindai, and comedy roles in many others. However, theatre remains his passion. Plays like Mahabhoj, Gram Masala, It Happened Only in India and Chakk De, written and directed by him, has established Kapil as one of the leading theatre artiste of the region. Kapil feels we still have a long way to go when it comes to the comparison with theatre in Maharashtra, Gujrat and South India. “Audience does not mind to buy tickets to watch a production. It is motivating for the artistes,” says Kapil. He welcomes the Punjab Government’s decission to exempt the entertainment tax for all films running in Punjab and feels the same should be extended for dramatic arts as well.
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Exhi-watch YET
another annual exhibition showcasing the artistic talent of its students. The venue is the Government Museum and Art Gallery and the organiser is the Institute of Fine Arts. The works range from murals to ink drawings to poster and digital prints. Students have picked up some social themes like corruption and female foeticide and expressed it in poster form using symbols. However, a majority of the students have shown their aptitude for mouse art and the result is interesting digital prints ranging from nature to storybook characters. Though the emphasis is on applied arts and graphics, a few students have successfully experimented with ink drawings that stand out among the exhibits. On till April 20 Handful! The title Hand Creativity by Ritu Raj Sharma creates an air of confusion till you actually see his works at Rock Garden, Phase III. Well, Sharma’s abstract paintings are solely based on Le Corbusier’s Open Hand symbol. As many as 48 frames link art, environment and architecture mostly in monochrome. And through this symbol only, Sharma has captured subjects like humanity, simplicity, harmony and spirituality. On till April 21 |
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She might not be the good girl as per media reports, but Lindsay Lohan’s dad, Michael, has claimed that his daughter is all set to take up missionary work in India with him. Senior Lohan has signed up with Times Square Church Missions and told In Touch magazine that Lindsay will be joining him for a trip to India to help victims of sexual slavery. Michael Lohan, a youth minister, has also revealed that they are planning an India visit early next year. From daughter to father
Actress Cameron Diaz has issued a statement paying tribute to her late father after his sudden death. Diaz lost her 59-year-old dad suddenly to pneumonia recently. In a statement, the actress said for the family, Emilio Diaz would always live on in their hearts. “My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support.
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Health Tip
Start slowly with at least 15-20 minutes daily per week. Firstly, the frequency of training, then distance and finally, training intensity should be increased. Steady cycling burns approximately 300 calories per hour. Forty-five minutes of cycling six days a week improves health and two hours of daily cycling helps in weight reduction. Technique: Keep the shoulders, neck and arms relaxed, with slight bend at elbow and firm grip on the handle. Keep your back upright with stomach muscles tight to prevent your back from slumping forward. The height of the seat should be adjusted so that the knee is slightly bent when the foot is on the pedal. — Dr Ravinder Chadha
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So when Prof Rajpal Singh, general secretary of Punjab Arts Council, had started a museum of sorts for Punjabi folk instruments, way back in 2005, it generated much-enthusiasm among the heritage lovers. So much so, that Gurdas Mann gave away his first daphli, family members of Amar Singh Shaunki came forward to give his dhudd and similar was the case with Lal Chand Yamla’s toombi, Mangal Sunam’s algoze and Surinder Kaur’s ghungroo. Even Bhana Ram’s dhol, which he played for Naya Daur — the first-ever Hindi film in history to have used dhol in its musical compositions — is on display. But the question is, how many of us have actually seen them, or for that matter, know that they exist?
Cycling is a low impact aerobic exercise, which works the muscles of the thighs, buttocks and lower legs. People who face problems in adopting other exercises because of weak joints and excess body weight can take on cycling. 
ARIES: ARIES: The Moon takes you through a difficult karmic situation. Watch your temper and do not let it overwhelm you. 
LIBRA: The Priestess infuses pure and exalted influences in your life. Be careful don’t lose your temper even if you are provoked. Your love life will be smooth sailing and spending time with your partner will help you relax. Lucky
colour: Black. Tip: Take one step at a time and avoid being hurried and over anxious.
TAURUS: The Emperor gets you in touch with you leadership qualities. You are best to stick to yourself on Saturday. You will find yourself more than capable of bringing your dreams into reality. Running and playing with your beloved or one who is extremely attractive will make you a star on Wednesday. Lucky colour : Wine red. Tip: Make compromises outside and come to terms within yourself.
SCORPIO: You make an impact and shine like the Star. A certain situation may be coming to a head. Be careful not to over-commit yourself. New opportunities are in the offing; keep your options open. Lucky
colour: Silver grey. Tip: Lack of confidence or lack of caution can leave you in losses; so be confident.
GEMINI: You are active, dynamic, swift and strong like the Knight of Wands. Housewives, the drawingroom needs a creative touch. If connected with international trade you may face some trouble on Wednesday. Lucky
colour: Green. Tip: Learn from past experience and desist from making a similar mistake again.
SAGITTARIUS: You card the Hierophant takes you through a variety of experience to learn from. Loved ones now need to improve the present and forget the past; be supportive. Lucky
colour: Golden. Tip: Don’t make hasty decisions as it could lead to a waste of time and money.
CANCER: The Ace of Pentacles leads to actualisation of personal and professional plans. At home you consider making the improvements necessary before any weather changes create havoc. Some delay in financial settlements is possible to conserve resources for now. Lucky
colour: Magenta. Tip: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far.
CAPRICORN: The karmic Wheel of Fortune turns in your
favour. Visitors and news from overseas is heartening. Stay grounded and practical to escape the clutches of people who make empty promises. Lucky
colour: Brown. Tip: Dare to accomplish those tasks that normally take up a lot of time.
LEO:
The Chariot brings you face to face with truths & priorities. Emotional matters may not be easy for you to handle. New friendships will develop through group events. Stick to your diet and work to improve your health. Lucky colour: Crimson. Tip: Don’t reveal your plan of action to anyone.
AQUARIUS: Knight of Wands brings gracious and aesthetic influences in your life. A relative or long-term companion may now wish to re-establish an unhealthy emotional pattern from the past. Go slow and reaffirm your boundaries. Lucky
colour: Pink. Tip: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions.
VIRGO: Queen of Cups is in a combustible mood, so expect social plans to flare up. You may be attracted to a good cause rather than a dream lover. A sudden change of attitude may get you out of a rut and put you in a powerful position. Lucky colour: White. Tip: Don’t do anything at the cost of health.
PISCES: You draw Nine of Cups that puts you through a touching and transforming personal experience. Don’t make any sudden moves until you have all the information you need. Allow your heart to lead the way in personal relationships. Lucky
colour: Peach. Tip: Don’t waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive.