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No getaway from this
One man, who needs to a pat on his back in addition to Sudhir Kashyap from M&M, is our city national champion Hari Singh, who scouted the place around Chandigarh for the event. "This event would give an opportunity to the Mahindra users, a chance to know their machine closely and also tell them about the different ways to avoid and slip out of difficult situations," says Hari Singh, who winched out every third vehicle stuck on the route. No wonder he is a champion. And, well, there were other 'champions'; the participants to dared put their vehicles off road for a roller coaster, bumpy, neck-twisting ride. And each one was a winner too. As Vivek Nayer, Sr. vice-president, marketing, Auto sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd puts in, "This event gives a chance to the customers of Mahindra to put to test the real time capabilities of their 4 x 4." Ditto for city-based rallyist Sunny Sidhu, who does off-roading pretty often. “Every weekend,” he says. “Neverthless, an event like this is a unique experience for the customers, who otherwise use their vehicle on tarmac alone.” And when they did get off the road, it was a ride that could have knocked the blues out of any head. As many 90 vehicles followed the meandering route, which had all the ingredients for adventure, breaking down in-between, getting stuck in a riverbed only to be helped out and celebrate the escape, indeed a 'Great Escape' .
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Peppy notes
Meera has made a conscious effort to make sure that the album has a good number of romantic and dance numbers. "Some tracks have a lot of rip-rap rendering them foot tapping notes." Also, two songs of the album have videos too. "Videos of Mohabatan Pa Liyan and Tere Naal Ho Gaya Pyar will be released shortly in India and Canada." Masters in Literature and professionally trained in Indian Classical and Punjabi music, she feels it was rich Indian poetry that inspired her to take to singing. — TNS |
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Desert hues
Payal Jain, showcased her Spring Summer 09' Collection which was inspired by textiles of Rajasthan and Kutch District of Gujarat.
"Actually this collection is inspired by textiles of Kutch and Rajasthan. The people of this region use a lot of mirror works on old bed sheets but I have translated these designs into modern mirror work. Of course the placements are very contemporary now. The foil printing is also an old art. The old textiles have been reinvented into these modern contemporary looks," said Jain. The collection saw use of diverse fabrics like silk, georgette, crepe and satin. Jain, who generally does not use bright colours in her collection, had used a lot of bright colours in these outfits. Major chunk of the collection is priced between Rs. 5000- Rs 10,000. Approximately 80 designers are showcasing their collection in this season of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, one of the major business-to-business fashion fete. The fashion week would provide a stage to 18 new designers to showcase their talent and make a place for themselves in the glamorous industry. The event concluded on Sunday—October 19. |
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Clooney says no to drugs
However, he declined to the offer because he had seen Rosemary's career plummet after she became hooked on prescription drugs. "My father had a difficult time for years when she was addicted to Percodan. My aunt's addiction haunted me when I injured my back," Contactmusic quoted Clooney, as saying. "The doctors gave me a tub of Vicodin, but I didn't take any. I thought, 'This is a bad time to decide to be a drug addict'. It's all timing - when I'm 80, I'm all for being a drug addict, but not now," he added. |
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Colin hates cannon
"I don't like guns much, and the reason I don't like them is because I do like them," the New York Daily News quoted him, as saying. "If you put one in my hand, I feel incredibly omnipotent. And I hate that truth," he added. However, the actor did manage to handle a .50-caliber rifle while shooting for S.W.A.T. On being asked what's the biggest gun he's ever held, the actor said, "A .50-caliber rifle. "We shot a deck of playing cards, with a very delicate scope, lined up 400 yards away when we were practicing for S.W.A.T." |
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Back again
"Britney reached out to me and said she wanted to get the old team back together, so we'll go into rehearsals in January for a March start," Wade said. Wade, who has also choreographed for 'N Sync and was backup dancer for Michael Jackson, revealed that he was horrified to see Spears' public breakdown. Wade is a judge on TV talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. |
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A cut above
A brand known for its edgy attitude and bold taglines, French connection better known as FCUK launches its first store at Kapsons Mall-17. Calling themselves a British high-street fashion brand, on why they choose the city, Bhavna B. Daria, director marketing, Mujrani Group says, "A lot of customers from this region used to drive down to Delhi to pick our stuff, so we thought of placing ourselves in a city that is the hub of fashion and brand consciousness." Talk about the brand and what it has to offer, "When we say FCUK, the brand spells comfort in style. All our ensembles are individualistic and we lay importance on tailoring and when it comes to our collection unlike other brands we bring four seasons (autumn-winter, fall-winter, spring and Christmas). Launching the store with the autumn-winter 08 collection, we have a feast of clothes to offer. Right from skinny trousers to figure defining dresses in knit, this winter it is the big coats and oversize jackets that we have to offer." While the motto of the brand remains, 'the bigger the better'. Spelling trends this winter Bhavna says, "It's the fashion of 70's and 80's that would see a come back in women wear this winter. And for men, checks would make a style statement. Talking of colours, our focus would remain on tomato reds and black and these are the colours that would be in vogue this season." Informing us about the trends in accessories she adds, "Accessories have become a big fashion trend and this winter, just like clothes we would see oversize bags in vogue. Braided belts will be in, ranging from ultra thin to chunky ones." Well that's not all; the brand will soon come up with a suit collection for men. Calling themselves affordable Bhavna says, "People usually perceive that an international brand is expensive but if you compare the prices abroad to India you would find the brand it reasonable." Starting at Rs 1295, the price range varies as per the clothes. And for accessories they start at around Rs 995. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Another day, another show
Designers who are to participate in Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in Mumbai are busy giving final touches to their collection ahead of the event that begins on October 21. India's top designers and a troop of sashaying models are busy preparing for Lakme Fashion Week 2008 where they will be showcasing their collections.
"Lakme Fashion Week provides a good platform to all the young and upcoming talent. I think it is a very long struggle for any designer to make a mark in India. I think Lakme Fashion House is doing its job well," said Swati Bhimte, a fashion designer. The designers are vying to catch the attention of up to 80 international buyers during the fashion week. "Lakme Fashion Week has been the most important part of my career because whatever I am, it is because of Lakme Fashion Week. After that there was `Generation Next' where they gave me my next debut which was a very good platform for a young designer like me," said Swapnil Shinde, another fashion designer. Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) will involve events like media seminars, business-to-business meetings and a buyers' forum, apart from the regular fashion shows. |
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Recall to life
Actress Michelle Williams has walked back into the limelight with her new movie Synecdoche, New York - and a new man. The 28-year-old had withdrawn from the spotlight following the death of Heath Ledger, her fiancé who was also her Brokeback Mountain co-star and the father of her daughter, Matilda.
However, Williams stepped out of her recluse at the Cinema Society/Mulberry on October 15 for the screening of her latest movie produced by her new beau Spike Jonze. "He was always an arm's length from her, and they kept stealing private moments throughout the evening," the New York Post quoted a party guest as saying. The star-studded event was hosted on the Gramercy Park Hotel rooftop and saw the presence of various A-listers such as Director Charlie Kaufman, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener. —ANI |
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Fair enough
Thinking? This year there are a few shops at the fair that stand apart. The ones put up by the non-government organisations. Like Global Art Village, a stall put up by the Rashtriya Samaj Avam Dharmaarth Seva Sansthan, a voluntary organisation, promoting handmade stuff by rural artisans across the villages of Punjab. An NGO and in a hard core trade fair? Quite novel. Says, Pooja Chopra, the marketing manager, "I am doing a Ph.D in eco-tourism and that's how I came in contact with all the people making these things." The lady, though a regular, has for the first time put up a stall under this banner. She further adds, I would like to thank the CII guys too for their support." And no, if not for anything else, one must visit this one, for all the beautiful phulkaris, handmade cards, customised jute bags, candles et al. It's not a one off odd case. There's Greenpeace, an NGO, actively associated with environment and its betterment. What's more? It's not their first time. Says Harmandeep Singh, the stall manager, "We've been doing it for past three years now. And will continue with it next year too." While they may not be selling anything, they sure are attracting the right crowd by distributing free saplings, seeds. But a serious cause like global warming being raised among people with festivity on their minds? Says Harmandeep, "Even then the response has been pretty good. People do come and listen, sign pledges and in fact lots of them are already aware of our cause against global warming." When it comes to playing altruism, we don't restrict ourselves to sectors. Move on, and there's a name, the Government of West Bengal. And yes, they actually came all the way from there. The name, Directorate of Micro and small-scale industries give just the right suggestions. Dipak Mondal, the man representing the project, explains, "The stuff that has been made is part of the authentic craft of West Bengal and provides employment to the rural masses." And yes, they all are also believers of the cause that corporate management and right marketing needs to permeate any organisation out to make a difference whether on the balance sheet or social scene. manpriya@tribunemail.com |
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Live your dreams
"Through my writings," comes the reply. In city to release his CD 'Message from Young India to Young Indians' at an event organised by the Writer's Club, Sumeet speaks on the need for realising the true potential hidden in the young minds of our country. "Every morning we read about people who make news. But I wish each one us to make it to place and not just sit and read about successful people," he says. Apart from his pharmaceutical business, which he started two years back, this young entrepreneur is interested in poetry on patriotisim, success, dreams, role and responsibilities and imparts motivational lectures at professional conferences. And his life is one such example, starting as a medical representative two years back and now one of the director’s of CapTab Biotech. teh company has an annual turnover of more than 25 crore and is on the verge of expanding it’s functions. "I want to motivate the youth to inculcate human values and a sense of responsibility, lacking in most youngsters," he adds. Puts in Sumeet, "Each one of us should be capable enough to ask why can't we change our life?" the chief guest on the ocassion was harjinder kaur, ex city Mayor. speaking on the occassion she appreciated the efforts of the young poet in promoting young poets. According to the poet, the future of this generation depends on it’s power of thinking. “ the way you think is the the way you live,’ he says. Well, beating the odds has never been easy, but so has been living your dreams. —Neha Walia |
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Please excuse the chronological order. But here it goes, all Mahindra 4 x 4's, muck, slush, sand, friends, Sunday morning, off-roading, total masti, chance to drive Getaway, and more… these were precisely the challenges or better still enticements, which set us on the 46th Mahindra Great Escape. And, what an escape it was! Just couldn't get any better. A flag off from Lake Club, with almost 90 Mahindra vehicles and more than 250 participants from the city and different parts of Punjab, five rescue vehicles set off to experience the one of its kind off-roading event. Vehicles swallowing muck, slush, not to forget the enthusiasts hanging, nearly falling off their SUVs and not to miss the sportsmanship spirit amongst them.
Don't forget to smear a thick coat of sunscreen on your face.
If you enjoy peppy Punjabi numbers, then here is another treat for your ears. Meera Sharma, a new name in Punjabi music world is all set to make you jive to her songs from the just launched album, My Ranjha. Born in Jalandhar and brought up in Canada, it was quite natural for her to blend eastern and western notes. Giving more details about the album, she adds, "The album has tracks with one in Hindi and the rest in Punjabi."
Hollywood actor George Clooney has credited his aunt for keeping him away from drugs. The Ocean's Eleven star was offered painkiller Vicodin by doctors after hurting his back filming the 2005 oil industry drama Syriana.
Colin Farrell might be killing bad guys with his guns in movies, but when it comes to real-life, he hates them. The 32-year-old star admits that he lacks "gun control".
Popstar Britney Spears has reunited with her old choreographer Wade Robson for her new tour. The troubled singer has enlisted the help of Australian dancer Robson - who invented routines for the star at the beginning of her career - for next year's series of shows across the world, reports the China Daily.
You are not wrong if you associate the annual CII extravaganza with corporates, commerce and consumer durables being purchased by equally consumerist class. The tricity's trade affair, in its 13th year now, has also become equally synonymous with families, festivities and shopping. But amidst the screeching, shrieking efforts to up the profits and salvage the accounts, there are spirited, silent and the right noises being made by some.
Selling dreams is easy, but nurturing them till they develop into a reality is something that requires a lot of perseverance and hard work and this is exactly what Sumeet Mayyar belives in. This budding writer and young poet from Rajasthan is here to change lives. And how we ask him?