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Frills & Thrills
Whether or not Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic makes it in the box office, but the pari in the flick, Rani Mukherji has already triggered of a trend, long frilly skirts teamed with frilly tops and waistcoats. Classic, glamorous and fun, the new look is very wearable and easy to carry. So, this monsoon, get stylish with long skirts. And, well, who said fashion was all about showing skin?
Offers Ritu Kochhar, director, corporate, INIFD-8, “The Rani Mukherjee look in her new flick bears a strong resemblance to the Greek look with long tunics and dresses, lace and crochet accented peasant tops, crop tops accesorised with brass buttons and anything in bright white.” As per Ritu, long skirts have a feminine touch to them. “These are wearable and you can sport them to office or even for a casual date.” Last spring, large frilly skirts were almost a uniform with the girls. Trendy without exaggeration, this year too, frilly, bohemian skirts and tops have made to fashion top line clothing. “It’s an inexpensive trend,” feels Harita Sharma, fashion stylist. “One, these dresses are available everywhere, in branded as well non-branded stores. Secondly, you can go creative with these dresses,” she adds. “It’s like a concoction, a mix of two or three styles. Pick up a loose frilly skirt and team it with a crochet top. You can also sport it with a waistcoat for that formal look.” But remember girls, you cannot go overboard with the bohemian style. Don’t end up looking like a gypsy girl lost in the wilderness! You have to be careful about matching the top. Adds Sakshi Nanda, a fashion designing student, “If you wear a frilly long skirt, then team it with a crochet top or a top which is not too frilly or lacy. Let the top be simple. To add zing to it, wear a waistcoat that would go with both the skirt and the top.” Sakshi advises, “The colours should be appropriately matched. Don’t dress up like a rainbow. And for that real Rani look, style your hair with the a side parting and tie a head band or scarf.”
Strangely Rani Mukerji’s will be sporting just one outfit in her forthcoming film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Available in vibrant colours, red, lemon, pink, green, ocean blue, you can pick these dresses from A&M-10, Shelly’s-8, Ten West -10. And if you are looking for a reasonable priced skirt and top, then Shastri Market-22 and 19 is where you can pick cheap yet good stuff. Chips in Anuja Sikand, an arts student from Sector-11 who finds Rani’s look in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic very feminine and classic. “She looks stylish and classic in those long skirts. And it is a decent dress too, something that can be worn to the college and parties. But the only drawback is that it could make you look a little plump.” But worry not, she smiles— “Avoid lot of layering and you can slip into this beautiful dress with élan.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Bag it with style
Bags full of style, across the shoulders of pretty young things, are all set to open a new chapter of academic excellence in their lives. That’s right. And the younglings are already bagging panache by picking up cool gear that’s hot on the college campus. Just turn around and you will realise that gals who have renounced style to escape ragging in the initial days of college are a passé. You do not find femmes of the obscure world walking tight on the college grounds with hair oiled practically swamping their crowning glory and books secure in poly-bags used for carrying suiting-shirtings. Everywhere you look, there are students full of grandeur, carrying fashion in jute sling bags or mini handbags with jean pocket motifs. Ask them and they chorale that these can jazz up your wardrobe like hip accessories. Just out of school, Namita Sharma, says: “ One is just not enough for me as I believe in multitude.” The cute-pie, as she prefers to call herself, has picked up a nice beaded poly-satin bag with horn buckles (whatever that means) and also an embroidered viscose bag. She plans to flaunt these chic bags on the first day itself to make a strong style statement. “ All these well put together bags earn me admiring glances from my friends and that’s the whole idea,” she proudly informs. She has even picked up a light-pink silk stole with embroidered French knot to go along with the bag. Well, that might throw some light on the hard work one has to go through before making foray into campus life. Sensing the nerves of style conscious youth of city, the fashion accessory stores across the city are displaying all kinds of faux python and crochet bags with beaded tassels under the dazzling showroom lights. One look at the stuff and you won’t be disappointed, that’s for sure. “Right from turquoise bags with embroidery and beads to see-through bags, you name it and the stuff is here, waiting to be picked up by you,” says Karamdeep Singh of Teg Exports-40. And the icing on the cake is that you can take home this stylish accessory without getting bankrupt. They are available at reasonable prices. You can pick up a nice jute sling bag or handmade bags with dabka work for as less as Rs 70. “Even the ones on the higher side will cost anything between Rs. 200-300,” says Karamdeep. Dirt-cheap! Just in case you are wondering about the low cost affair behind this stuff, the reason is not hard to analyse. It’s the export surplus stuff that’s finding its way to the city markets. So fellows, bag this opportunity before inflation catches up with your style quotient. saurabh@tribunemail.com
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Campus Gyaan
THE hush-hush talk over sky rocketing percentage, confusion over the cut-off list, and the expectations of securing an entry into the desired college… there is so much that the school passouts have been busy with. And, hardly have they settled down that the dark clouds of ragging and fashion have appeared. Well, for the time being let’s leave the former to the authorities and tackle the latter. We caught up with a few designers and brought for all you fuchas, some campus fashion gyaan. Read on. Good ol’ denim If you haven’t invested in a good pair of denims till now, then do it right away. It’s surely going to be your best buddy, be it in the class, canteen, hostel… for denim never goes out of fashion. Says Delhi-based designer Nitin Bal Chauhan, “Look out for the different styles in pockets and pay attention to stitching details.” Chips in city-based stylist Varsha, ”Fold up your skinny pair and team it up with an off-shoulder top for a bold look or a simple tee for the casual one.” Play with colours It’s time to make a colourful beginning. “Bottle green is one colour which is seen everywhere,” says Varsha. “Guys can experiment with floral prints in brown, white or black,” tells Shelly of Shelly’s-8. “This is the season to dress up in fresh lime and yellows,” says city-based designer Dimpy Gujral. “Windcheaters in bright red, yellow or green will save you from the harsh hot wind, specially while riding,” says Nitin. Yo Western “Three-button or two-button waist coats in solid colours, teamed up with shirts in check or stripes look good,” says Nitin. Guys can wear them with denims and gals with skirts or denims. “Raiser back is hot these days,” tells Varsha. For the uninitiated, a raiser back is a sleeveless top with a deep back. You can also experiment with sleeves, suggests Shelly, “ Cowl neck is out and falling sleeves are in.” Tees with sensible or whacky statements have too made a comeback. Go Indian “Pathaan salwar with short kurtis spell both comfort and style,” says Nitin. Jodhpur pants too will rule the campus. The all-time favourite kurtis are here to stay this season too. And when in Punjab, can the Patiala salwar be far behind? “A simple suit with a creative bindi will sure help you get noticed,” tells Nitin. “Cool cotton florals are back in vogue,” tells Shelly. Beat the heat “Capris is the season’s best bet,” suggests city-based stylist Varsha Khanna. “A semi-formal shirt worn with capris, and a jazzy belt looks great,” she says. To beat the heat in style, go in for skirts. “Short skirts with tights are ruling this season too,” says Varsha. Chips in Nitin, “Flair or ankle length are perfect campus wear.” So what else can save you from the UV rays? “A cap or hat,” tells Nitin. Perfect add-ons Pay a visit to the rehri market for your share of junk jewellery, for, nobody can carry it as well as college students! Says Dimpy, “Multi-coloured bangles, funky earrings, jazzy bracelets, one should buy it all.” Sunny or pleasant, you have to invest in a good pair of shades. What else? Tells Nitin, “An I-pod or a smart pair of headphones too can jazz up your look.” Now, that’s what we call height of fashion! Bag it A light and spacious bag should be ideal. No bling bling here, it’s simplicity that will rule. Tells Shelly, “A plain bag with minimal or no design, in a solid colour is ideal.” Rectangular and square shapes are again popular. “Sling, sporty or backpack, the overall look should be sleek,” says Shelly. Chips in Nitin, “The bags can be customised with badges, chains, hand bands, button buddies and more.” Word of advice: Your bag should reflect and suit your personality. Says Nitin,” Say a sling bag will not suit a short person.” Footsie talk “You can play down a jazzy outfit by wearing a simple pair of chappals,” says Varsha. “Floaters or canvas shoes are synonymous with college wear,” tells Nitin. Ankle length canvas shoes are ideal during monsoons. The good ol’ kohlapuris and Punjabi juttis too match up with almost anything you wear. purva@tribunemail.com
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Work Wise
As Neha Miglani, a mass communications student of Panjab University, who’s interning with an English news channel, says, “Internships are beneficial in more than one way. Apart from the fact that there’s a routine and a certain discipline during holidays, they give you an immense amount of exposure as well.” While the advantages of doing something during vacations have been always acknowledged. What is remarkable is the fact that the youngsters are more focused in their choices and not opting for fields randomly. Rasik Gupta, a class twelfth student, who’s with All Rise Pvt Ltd, an event management company, says, “I was interested in this field, so, I wanted to know more about it and the best way is to spend a few months practically in the industry.” There are many youngsters who feel the same. And if you thought that money was a deciding factor, think again. Majority of them are not getting paid and they are okay with it. As Geetu Batra, who is interning with Core Communications, a public relations firm, puts it, “What’s the use of doing a job with a call center or a fast food joint when I know I won’t be making my career in either? She further adds,” I was interested in public relations so I wanted to know more about it. Now, I think I am much more clear on what I want to do.” Not everyone feels the same though. Neha Jindal, who’s attached to Greenpeace, an NGO, during her vacations, says, “I was interested in it and wanted to espouse a cause.” Now there certainly are something’s that money cannot buy. So, the logic for them is either interest or professional edge. Yet another student affirms this. Manjot Singh, a law student, who’s attached to a lawyer in his ancestral village, says, “Just a month of practical work has taught me what an year of theory could not. If I am spend my summer working then it is really worth it.” So, keep in mind next time you spend your precious summer time. Learn the nuances of a new field or get a hang of the professional life you will be getting into. lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Signature style
REMEMBER the poem Simon Snoot’s Whiskers? It’s not for nothing that the classic textbook poem is almost an institution in itself. Or, for that matter, the famous dialogue from the Hindi movie Sharaabi, ‘Moochein ho to Nathu Lal jaisi…’. It highlighted the importance of having one and also the extreme attachment of some to their whiskers. While the world famous moustache of Adolf Hitler definitely gave him a distinct identity, it is also true that defence personnel would not have been the same without their pair of whiskers. It is one of the few things that have been a part of almost every culture, caste, creed and community since times immemorial and not to forget that our folktales would not have been what they are without innumerable elegies dedicated to them. Without a doubt they signify masculinity and dignity (isn’t that enough?). Who can forget Anil Kapoor and his signature style moustache? He is probably one of the few mainstream heroes to make it big while sporting one. Aamir Khan’s Mangal Pandey pair of whiskers too was the talk of town. The most recent one to have been bitten by the moustache bug is Bollywood’s own Saif Ali Khan for his film Tashan (and, good or bad, he certainly gets second glances). Model-turned-actor Dino Morea too is sporting one these days. No wonder, it has set a trend of sorts. As Ali of Ali Midas-8, says, “The Saif-inspired moustache is a fad these days. We have two or three people every week coming up to us for this moustache style” Even city men who have sported it even once can’t stop raving about it. As Yogesh Negi, a media professional, says, “Just a few months back, I kept one for the role of Gabbar Singh for my department’s annual fest. But surprisingly I enjoyed keeping it and also the attention that I got from the crowd.” So it certainly notch up your style factor. And where does this style come from? Says Arshad Khan of Oleega-11, “These kind of moustaches were sported by cricketers a long time ago. Even Indian cricketer Vengsarkar sported them for a while. Now the trend might come back in a big way but, of course, with a few modifications.”
And what do girls think of men who sport them? Noted columnist Khushwant Singh once remarked on their popularity among the women folk. As Reet Singh, a student of B.Com, puts it, “Personally I feel it gives an aura of masculinity to men. I find men with one, dominating as it makes them look rugged and also rooted to our culture.” She finds ex-president of Panjab University Students Council Goldy’s whiskers and beard very attractive. So, are you men out there listening? Moustache to men means things as different as the style of moustache itself. Though for some it has been a way of life that never required any thought, for others it is essential to their very existence. So it is not kept for symbolic reasons only. For this, one you really sport one to understand it! And that reminds us a line from a popular folk tale, “There are two kinds of men…one with a moustache and the other without a moustache’!! Need we say more? lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Hi-tech Bhakti
The scene has changed a great deal, right from the way the darbar is set up, the state of art lighting to the musicians, their latest instruments, their wardrobe and the songs on which they sing. The Mahadarbar MATA ka darbar is a matter of great honour for the family, which holds the jagran. So, everything from the goddesses’ idols to her clothes has to be magnificent. Offers Bhagat D.R. Sharma aka Gulfam, who has been performing at jagrans since 1978 with his party, Sankirtan Mandal, which donates money for various causes like funding marriage of girls below poverty line, “Jagran is associated with joy and celebration. It’s a way to thank the goddess for her blessings. Darbar is the most important part of the jagran. It’s the assemblage of people who come to sing her praise. Thus, it has to be great.” D. R. Sharma has seen a lot of changes in the darbar ever since he started performing at them. “It’s not that people spend more on jagrans. Each family that holds a jagran tries its best in terms of money and arrangements. Only now they lay interest in new things like some create a replica of Mata Vaishno Devi in their darbar, by creating the gufa, where they keep the teen pindiyaa for darshan.” “Mata ka Darbar is done up in an elaborate way and it is so satisfying”, smiles Jagdish Kumar and Om Dutt Pathak who also perform at Jagrans. Creating replica is just one of the changes. Remarks Mahinder Kumar, Gulshan Sachdeva, Ram Kumar, Kamal Sharma and Jai Bhagwan: “3-D lights, well-decorated electronic darbar, it’s certainly an elaborate affair. These are made in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.” Idols of other goddesses like Shiv, Parvati, Ganesha are also included in the jagrans these days. “It’s an open darbar and people irrespective of religion take part, which explains why people have started keeping idols of other goddesses as well.” Hymns of rejoice NOT only the darbar, but also the people who sing at Mata ki chowki have also included a lot of changes in their format. To begin with, they group wears a particular dress code to the jagran, they use modern instruments and sing to songs, which have been written by them. As per Suresh Sharma from Sohana, “The usual singing on Hindi film songs is there, but now we also sing songs written by us. We sit for hours to rehearse those Mata ki bhaintein.” Agree Jai Bhawan, Amit and Ashok Kumar, who feel that new instruments like synthesizer, keyboard, saxophone, trumpet, with the usual dholak, harmonium and kango have added ecstasy to the whole experience. Adds D.R. Sharma, “The new instruments have not done anything drastic, people like it and relate to this addition.” Yet another new addition is the presence of known Hindi and Punjabi singers at the jagrans. Offers Punjabi singer Saleem: “Gaana is like Saraswati Vandana. Sirf naseeb waaloo ko mata dey darbaar vich gaan da mauka milda hai.” Saleem is not the only singer; Bollywood playback singer Richa Sharma is also very frequent at Mata Ki chowki. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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It’s time to look for the alarm clock, but first let the kids shake off the holiday mood. It’s the time they dread the most -to be confronted by the hard hitting reality called ‘Homework’! THE scene at home is looking a little different. Toys and video games have made way for piles of old schoolbooks, stock of glue sticks and bundles of colourful chart papers. Disney Channel is missing from the channel list, playing cricket for endless hours is banned, waking up late too is being questioned, clearly, holiday time is nearing to an end. Or well, should we say the most crucial time of the holiday season has begun. The time when parents re-visit their school days, courtesy their kids pending holiday homework and the kids try to soak the re said advice ‘Why didn’t you do a bit of it each day?’ Well, but not all hope is lost, tell city children, as we visit them to check on their homework status. This little one is quite lost and he giggles that he can actually challenge us over a game of counting backwards, mind you both in figures and words! Well, part of Karunpratap’s homework reads like this — learn and write backward counting from 100 to 1. So what else is keeping this class I student from St.John’s busy? “I have to make a family tree in the scrap book with finger prints of all the members,” he smiles. This one is keeping him happy; for it lets him get his hands dirty in ink. And what about the Hindi homework on matras? He doesn’t want to think about that. Chips in his classmate Rohan, “We have to learn and write English spellings too,” and then responsibly adds, “It means we can’t play football today.” Meet class II student Utkarsh from Bhavan Vidyalaya who is happiest when he is playing, watching or talking cricket! Keeping him away from the ground on these last few days is sulekh (writing) and shruthlekh (dictation), mind you one for each holiday! So what’s his score now? “Just a four more, and I’ll hit half-a-century,” he smiles. Class VII student Aanandi lists out the exciting bit of her holiday homework. Making a periscope and writing the book review of xxxx, these two were ticked- off the first on this Bhavan Vidyalaya student’s list. “Don’t we study the whole year long?” she questions as she tells us that she has yet to write short answer questions for all the lessons in history, civic, and geography, done till now. Oops, that sounds like a lot of writing. But then not all are crying over homework trouble. Class XII student Sukriti from Sacred Heart is happy to be in a board class. Why? “We are to utilise the holidays in self-study,” she tells. So no homework actually means a lot of studying! But then, she is not complaining. So all you parents it’s time to take a chill pill, for our responsible young brigade is sure to finish their homework bang before the last day. And as for the teachers, well these children are sure to grab their share of A grades and stars for their hard work.
Back to school
All good things come to an end or so they say. For sure they must have been thinking of holidays. Children need them to enjoy the good things in life and adults need them to keep their sanity alive. But the dire thing about holidays? They make way for work. What is even worse is that they take you back to work when you’ve forgotten all the labour and hectic schedules. Well, if adults feel like this then can the kids be blamed? kids too need to be reminded of the morning hours and the homework sessions. In short, the disciplined routine. The task becomes even more difficult for parents, who need to bring the grumbling, moaning, whining brigade back to the grinding schedule. There are few things that parents can do to prepare their children for the school session. Make a start by waking them up a little early. This is so that the jet-lag kind of situation does not happen when their school actually begins. After all it is impossible to suddenly start your day at six in the morning after the routine of enjoying the comfort of your bed till noon. As Gurvinder Kaur, mother of two school going girls, says: “I keep them busy all day so that they go to bed early and can get up early.” The idea is to have a dummy run about five days before the D- day. And yes, make the children finish their homework so that it does not spill over to the regular schoolwork. This is also to ensure that they are able to rest a good five -six days before the holidays end. This is to psychologically prepare them so that they actually look forward to school and not view it as drudgery. As Puneeta Singh, who is a counselor at Carmel Convent, says: “Start by putting them to sleep early and wake them early.” She also recommends half an hour of reading and writing everyday. But what about the little ones who just don’t want to get back to school? She advices: “The little ones can be prepared mentally by taking them to their class or making them meet their classmates so that they start wanting to get back to school.” That’s not enough. Pull them out of all the hobby classes, summer camps and the likes of leisure activities. If their schedule is made as busy during holidays, there’s no point having them. And remember how before the holidays begin, everything is assigned to be done during there course. As if they were eternal. Mundane as it may sound but check that the uniform is in order, shoes are polished and bags are packed. These things work magically to relieve the burden. School days are unarguably one of the most wonderful. Going back to school can be an equally amazing experience. Every step ought to be taken to ensure they remain the same worthy experience. lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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First day first show
She is a fairy sent to earth. Her mission is to unite a sulking industrialist, Saif Ali Khan, with four kids, Akshat Chopra, Rachit Sidana, Shriya Sharma and Ayushi Berman, whose parents were mowed down by him in a car accident. The children hate the tycoon and seek revenge. They are desperate to make his life miserable. Mr Moneybags, who has been appointed the guardian of the four by the court as part of a unique sentence has no time for them and their pranks. His beloved, Ameesha Patel, makes a vain attempt to bring about a rapprochement. It is now left to the nanny to do the needful. The film is a loosely inspired by Meena Kumari-Rajesh Khanna starrer Dushman, and Hollywood musical Mary Poppins. Director Kunal Kohli has tried to make it a feel-good movie by focusing on the antics of the four loveable rogues . Their encounters with Saif and Ameesha are lively. Among the kids, Rachit Sidana impresses the most with his innocence. Saif plays the stern a businessman with restraint. However, at times, he appears to be going through the motions mechanically. It is after a long time that Rani’s spontaneity has been brought to the fore. The tricks deployed by her to first win over the children and then bring them close to Saif are fun filled. Rishi Kapoor who plays God is hugely wasted. Similar is the fate of scantily-clad Ameesha ,who as Saif’s romantic interest is a big bore. Her acting is melodramatic. One or two songs are catchy and have the potential of becoming popular. Whether Rani’s magic will work for Yash Raj Films, which is going through a bad patch remains to be seen. Showing at: Fun Republic, DT Cinemas, Piccadilly
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Write to Renee
Nitu, Chandigarh I do appreciate the way you are trying to deal with your life. Life as a single mother to is not easy whether it is India or any other part of the world. Yes it is better here for you as your boys can have a home and family atmosphere with your parents. Do not fret too much over your sons’ behavior as he is probably going through his own trauma of living without a father. Boys need this sense of identifying with the father far more than girls and their level of denial normally comes out in the form of unexplained aggression. Find someone who is much order than him, an uncle perhaps or your brother or any of other male member in your family he can bond with. Don’t worry, deal with the situation with a lot of patience and love and explain to him not to harm others
Ritika Chander, Panchkula You have been living with fear, negativity and stress for far too long. You need to step out of this zone immediately. Discipline yourself. I know it is not easy but self-discipline is the first step towards a forward movement. Take some yoga classes put your mind and body into order. Do not be very hard on yourself and do not carry grudges against your parents. Leave the past behind. Set half an hour for yourself morning and evening. Take three long deep breaths first and then make a mental suggestion that “All is well and I am moving towards a wonderful life.” Trust God, the universe and yourself. Everything will work your way.
Shyam Tarneja, Shimla I am amazed that being a teacher you have such negative views on life. You are making yourself miserable by your own attitude. Learn to live a life full of love and joy. Do not fear the future. Aging is not something that happens to only a few, it is just a fact of life. Also remember in the larger scheme of things, age is just a number. Step out of your limiting belief system and look forward to life with a new perspective. Life has much to offer at each and every stage. We have to allow it to happen. You need not feel burdened. Try and look for ways in which you can contribute to society to make your life more interesting. Join a walkers group or learn to paint or even do group tuitions to keep yourself with youngsters in a joyous mood. (This column appears weekly)
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It’s a candid and spicy chat with the nirala & adbhoot King of Bhojpuri cinema
So, when we get to speak to Ravi Kishen, we wish to know where he was all this while. And he smiles, “Arey babu… it’s the audience that discovered me late, not me.” And now that they know that Ravi can generate high emotions, dish out utterly delicious melodramatic dialogues, sing his heart out and swing to the beats, they are now making the most of it. Now the entertainer anchors Ek Se Badkar Ek on Zee TV. So, does he like his new role? “Anchoring is unwinding for me, I can do it 365 days,” he smiles. So what’s he offering on Ek Se...? “It’s not a show, it’s Krishna ke leela,” he says. More about his anchoring? “It will be a nirala experience, you will see me hypnotise the participants, cry with the audience and celebrate with the winners. I will take the audiences to a different world,” he promises. And does all this allow him to devote time to Bhojpuri cinema? “Are, woh to meri jaan hai. How can I ever leave that behind?” he says. Besides, the numerous Bhojpuri flicks in his kitty, he will also be seen in Hindi flicks like Shyam Benegal’s Mahadev, Loot, Money Hai Tu Honey Hai and more.
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Matka Chowk I FOUND a copy of Saawariya in Blockbuster video, which is a prime DVD/video rental place in USA. And so it becomes needless to say that India is creeping into the world space. President Bush has already blamed us for eating too much and creating a world grain shortage. Now soon we will be blamed for hogging shelf-space in video rental stores. I also saw a new trend in women’s fashion. This year’s fashion somehow is reminiscent of the sixties era – flowery dresses, peachy tunics, skirts with multi-cored swirls, tops with lacey sleeves – very Marilyn Monroe, all cotton and Made in India. China and Bangladesh seem to have taken a back seat in clothes manufacturing this year. The girl next door, raised on nothing but Texas dairy and beef stew, is wearing Leela lace blouses without inkling – now where did it come from. Bejeweled sandals, exactly like the ones we rush to buy in Sector 17 when the sale is on, seem to be the recent craze and the prices they are being sold at are also insane. Every body has by now heard of Bangalore. Some people ask me if eating curries would reduce the chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease – another idea that has been floated by the media. Henna tattoos are in and so are samosas. It has been voted as the best snack for office parties here. My neighbours ask me if I take homeopathy medicine and if it works and deride me for not trying this wonderful line of treatment. Even the most fancy restaurants are proud to present pure Basmati pulao and to my chagrin, the best Basmati seem to be available here, while we look in vain back in Chandigarh. This summer’s hottest movie is Love Guru, in which Mike Myers is an American who was left at the gates of an ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus. He moves back to US, seeking fame and fortune in the world of self-help and spirituality. In a tiny coastal town of Texas I found something amusing. We stepped into a small ice-cream store with creaky wooden floors and ancient green wooden paneling. While we ordered our chocolate chip mint, I spotted an old chart pasted on the wall. It had drawings of various common Yoga asanas along with brief description in Hindi.
Somehow, all this makes me wonder – are we moving away from India while we live there? Or are we just becoming a more global sub-continent?
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Health Tip
Cause: Heart pain increases with exercising, activity, heavy meals, stress whereas musculat pain is due to deep inspiration, coughing. This could be due to obesity, smoking, hyperacidity, chest infection, faulty paradoxical breathing. Exercises: One foot is placed in front of the other & the forward knee is bent, shifting the body forward and stretching the chest muscles. — Dr. Ravinder Chadha |
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Living on the edge
English actor Sienna Miller has revealed that she doesn’t find filming lesbian love scenes daunting. Miller said she was happy to share intimate scenes with co-star Keira Knightley in the movie, The Edge Of Love.
The movie was based on the life of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, where Miller played the role of Caitlin MacNamara and was required to share baths, a bed and saucy glances with
Knightley.
Sienna credits her being comfortable on the sets to her fellow actress and director John
Maybury, but warns fans it might be not as exciting as expected. —
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ALMONDS could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria, says a new study. Researchers at the Institute of Food Research have identified potential prebiotic properties of almonds that could help boost our digestive health. These ‘good’ bacteria form part of our body’s defense against harmful bacteria. The prebiotics work by stimulating the growth of these bacteria. However, in order to get to where they are needed prebiotics must be able to get through the upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the body. Funded by the Almond Board of California, IFR scientists first used the Model Gut, a physical and biochemical simulator of the gastro-intestinal tract, to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the stomach and small intestine. The study found that finely ground almonds increased the levels of certain beneficial gut bacteria. The study is published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. —ANI
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SAY summer and the associations that come to mind are happy students, deserted educational institutes and crowded ice cream parlors. Right? Wrong. Gone are those days when students would be seen hanging out at eating joints. Students these days believe in making the most of summers, literally and making the most of their careers too. Lot of youngsters in and around the city believe in spending their vacations by doing internships either in the field they are contemplating to take up or the field they are sure to take up.
WHO said only fashion changes with time, rituals change too. In fact, this one has become hi- tech with and interesting with time as some youngsters put in. Jagrans - they have been here ever since. Remember how, as kids, we would have to tag along our parents to attend one of these and how most of the guests would dose off in the middle of the night, leaving the singers singing on filmi tunes.
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GIVE him complete azadi and he will provide you with wholesome entertainment. He confesses to be a psycho, a singer, a romantic, a dancer, a comedian, and more, he wants to entertain the entire nation. He created quite a stir on Big Boss, a reality show when he professed his love for his wife, flirted with women contestants.
I found a Chinmaya Mission close to where we live. And that’s not all. There are many more centers of prayer and worship all over the city. They are offering classes on Vedanta, Yoga, meditation and philosophy and some of these classes are already full. 
CHEST pain is not always due to heart involvement. Most chest pain cases in the age group of 20 to 40 are due to muscular problems. Heart pain can be classified into constricting (clenched fist type) restrosternal pain, epigastric pain or pain on the inner side of arm and neck, which is associated with palpitation, sweating.