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Guest appearance
What can add spice to an evening dinner with friends? Good, and really good, food of course, somewhat tolerable ambience (with friends it really doesn't matter whether you are at the Taj or at a roadside dhaba). Now, what if you had a film star join you? Divine! Okay. Now, let imagination meet reality. What if in the middle of your dinner, someone pointed at a good-looking, apple-cheeked guy, who resembled a star who once swept you off your feet with his grey eyes and silky flowing hair? And boy! He was 'the' one. Exciting… And here it goes - Aditya Pancholi made a brief stopover at Hotel Mountview and made some doley sholey at Oxy gymnasium. We caught him at the gym, running on the treadmill. Shooting for a film or a personal visit, what could have brought the actor to the city, we wondered. There were no rumours of him coming, and no photographer had managed to get an exclusive shot at 'our' airport!! "I had come to Narayangarh, to be a part of the cricket match, which my friend had hosted and on my way back I thought of stopping at Chandigarh. And here I am," Pancholi satisfied our curiosity when we finally approached him. Time does numerous things. But somehow it hasn't changed much on the outer surface. Pancholi looked so much the same. The poster boy that had girls drooling (remember Tehelka, Sailaab) with those intense grey eyes, burnt brown hair and red cheeks. Nothing had changed. In fact, age has made him even more attractive. Now that everything is more or less the same for Aditya, we wanted want to know if it was equally good at the professional front too? "Certainly," he shot back. "Striker and Raftaar are two of the films you would see me in very soon. They would come after the IPL. I am an actor and will always remain one. I haven't thought about production or acting." He went on. "I liked Chandigarh a lot. I like the gym at Hotel Mountview. I am an ardent cricket fan too, which is why I came down from Mumbai." Aditya and rumours go quiet hand-in-hand? Smiles, which brightened those grey eyes, "I have learnt to handle them. They are part of the life that I chose. I take things in my stride, like each day that brings something new." Fitness crazy? "Completely," he added. "I like to run on the treadmill and dedicate time for yoga that keeps me fit, both body and mind wise." We could see that! jasmine@tribuenmail.com
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Merry pop-ins? Nah!
Exams are here and hassled parents and their wards are leaving no stone unturned to give it their best shot. From sleepless nights to cutting down their social commitments, their desperate measures are reaching chemist shelves to look for any pills that boost memory. Putting in long hours at a stretch, these pills and tonics provide students psychological support that they will remember what they read. However, doctors and dieticians warn against the trend. Dr Vikas Bhutani, senior consultant, internal medicine, Fortis, says, "The memory boosting drugs are for patients suffering from memory losses and are not at all advisable for students. If they helped improving memory, everyone would be a genius."
Apart from allopathyc, ayurvedic tonics also gain sales during exam period. Ayurvedic medicines with ingredients like Brahmi, Ashwagandha and Shankhpushpi are quite in demand, says a city chemist. Homeopathy also gives some options to soothe the stressed nerves. "Though there aren't any memory-enhancing medicines fit to be used by students, there are a few that can help them relax," says Dr K.R.S Thind, a homeopath in Sector 32. Kaliphos taken overnight helps to relax the mind, while gelsemium helps reduce anxiety if taken before going for an exam. "These homoeopathy medicines have no side-effects," he says. But then the best bet remains a balanced diet. "To do well during exams, it's important for the brain to get a regular flow of glucose. So, what becomes important is to have all three meals at regular intervals. Any skipped meal means that the brain does not get enough glucose supply, which will further result in poor concentration and retention. A well-balanced diet coupled with healthy snacks as fruit, roasted chanas, milk, soups and juices is recommended," says dietician, Dr Sonia Gandhi. "One needs to be extra careful about not taking empty calories as chips, chocolates or coke. These will only translate into calories." Exercise becomes important too, she says: "When one is sitting throughout the day even three meals are hard to digest, so it becomes important to exercise a bit. A walk for 15-20 minutes can do the trick." mona@tribunemail.com
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High 5
There comes a time when you face the harsh reality of life and at that point muscles weaken, spirit droops and a lump forms in your throat. And, you thank God for what you have. When we were told to meet these dancers who came to perform at the Fort Ramgarh on Monday, we thought what's so special about them? Then got to know they are visually challenged and perform intricate dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Kathak. Couldn't believe it until met the Famous five- Buse Gowda, Tharak Ramudu, Satish Rao, Shiva Swami and Guru Prasad who form the group ‘Articulate’ along with their two teachers, Mysore B. Nagaraj and Suparna Venkatesh from Bangalore. The story so far
Let's start from where it all began. Having met at the Ramanashree Academy of Blind, these boys were introduced to dance as folk art and they joined it for the sake of joining, not knowing it would become a passion for life. Though Guru Prasad says laughing, "I was forced to do so." They were barely 10-15 years of age when they started learning the nuances of dance forms. "It was Ashok Kumar, our dance teacher, who initiated this class and introduced us to the sense of rhythm," says Buse Gowda. It took them three years to learn the movements. This form of teaching the visually challenged people is called the Tactile Perception Method. "The initial years were definitely tough, but once they got the feel of the rhythm things fell into place," says Mysore B. Nagaraj and Suparna Venkatesh. We ask Nagaraj and Suparna how did they come together. "We had seen these boys performing a number of times and were fascinated by them. So, we took the challenge of taking ahead their talent and they surmounted." Been there, done that
Having performed across the globe, they have completed almost 1,000 shows. "We have done almost 750 shows in the country and the rest abroad," says Ramudu. Apart from being dancers, they all have their professional careers. Practice makes a man perfect
A daily two hours of practice now makes them perfect in the art but they say it took them six months to get familiar just with the foot movements. Nagraj says, "Now they take only a minute or so to get the feel of the stage and then they are ready to face the audience." We are sure they mesmerise all. And for us, after meeting them we realise the so-called silver lining is so near to us. It's just that we need to feel it rather than see it. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com |
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Glad to be there
Instead of celebrating his making it to the Gladrags finals, Govind Chaudhari is doing something else and calls it 'really important'. "I am yet to decide how should I feel about it - excited, jubilant, nervous or scared? Defining it as a dream come true would not be apt here. It means far more and it will take me some time digest the fact that I have finally achieved what I always craved for," gushes the 19-year-old from the city. Gradually he gets over a whirlpool of emotions and then settles down to talk more about it. "Considering my height, 6 feet 3 inches, and a reasonably good physique, my friends always encouraged me to become a model. I was just waiting for the right break and now I have got one." A third-year graduation student at DAV College-10, he walked on the ramp during the inter-college modeling shows. But he is determined not to let go off this chance, "It was a pretty tough journey till here. Some 100 boys gave auditions and only I made it to the finals." He does not forget to mention the hard work he put in to assure his position in Gladrags finals, "I used to workout in the gym for two hours daily and was careless about my diet." Coming from the family of politicians and businessmen, he has always preferred to set his own goals. "I will never compromise on my ambition. If I am not able to make a mark in the modeling world, then I will work hard to become a civil servant." He will be leaving for Delhi shortly to attend the grooming sessions for Gladrags contest, which he feels is very important, "I don't want to give dumb answers at the competition. Brain is as important as good looks and physique. The classes will give in me more confidence and nuances of modeling that will help me perform well at the contest." We wish the same too.
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Playful mood
The guiding spirit behind the mega event is Sahib Singh, director, Adakar Manch, along with his life and theatre partner Rosy. On March 4, the festival will open with a Punjabi play Mana de Haani, written by Ravinder Ravi. The play deals with a complex issue of searching for one's soulmate. With an altogether new idiom, the play has all dialogues in poetry form. The play is being directed by Sahib Singh.
The veteran but young spirited couple Devinder and Jaswant Daman will bring out a new dimension of Punjabi theatre in Qatra Qatra Zindagi. The play revolves around the life experience of a writer and his teacher wife. Devinder, an awardee of Punjab Sangeet Akademi award, directs the play. Khirki Band Kar Deo by Harwinder Bubly is all about the courage of a young mother who fights the social dictates. A classic play Gidh, written by veteran playwright Vijay Tendulkar, bares the complexities of relations within a family. Ramji Bali, a versatile actor and director from the National School of Drama, directs the play. The curtain fall with the staging of Mein Punjab Boldan, directed by Kewal Dhaliwal, the Pride of Punjabi Theatre. A pass out of the NSD in design and direction, he has staged plays in Canada and Pakistan. The play is an insider's take on problems ailing Punjab and it's struggle for prosperity, Green Revolution, problems relating to immigration, drug addiction, migrant labourers from adjoining states, receding of water table and so on.
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Gulshan prast hoon, mujhe gul hi nahin ajeez, kaanto se bhi nibhah kiye ja raha hoon mein. The essence of poet Jigar Muradabadi's couplet finds its true illustration in the personal studio of landscapist B.P. Singh, who has created an aesthetic getaway in the cradle of nature, near
Zirakpur.
The pebbles and flowers with a spiky base augment the beauty of the picturesque landscape. A city-based landscape artist, Singh is proud to be a student of the biggest landscape artist ever: Nature. His ideas come from the innumerable trips he makes to the Himalayas. Also a photographer, he brings back in his camera the hills, valleys, streams and pastures that nature has crafted into wonderful shapes with her two hands: wind and water. "I learn my art from nature," says Singh whose recent creation, Sunshine Garden, has stones from all parts of Himachal Pradesh. Whenever he goes to Himachal, he always comes back with his car loaded with all kinds of stones. On the Chhatbir road, he had a vacant chunk of land that he has now landscaped into a resort that is more of a garden.
Here, Singh has also made use of his vast collection of bonsais that he keeps at home. Part of his landscape is a Chinese garden that looks like a miniature hill system, complete with channels, streams, valleys, miniature trees etc. It has some rare varieties of cactus not usually found in this region. The garden resort is also a perfect example of low-cost landscaping. "Landscaping is rearranging natural features rather than introducing too many artificial elements. In Sunshine Garden, I have managed to create an aesthetically pleasing design at a very low cost. I have also used a lot of waste material. Landscaping can be economical instead of being expensive if the artist is aware that he is not adding anything but only reshaping his material."
Singh has made a special effort to design Sunshine Garden in such a way that the built structure does not loom over the landscaped greens. The bar that juts out into the lawns has a roundish facade and a sloping slate roof that make it look like an organic part of the garden. The lighting at night accentuates the garden's features to create an exotic ambience. Bang in the middle of the garden is the sun motif designed on the lawns with concrete tiles that also recurs on gates and roofs. The shape of the central sun has a squarish visual suggestion, aligning it with Chandigarh's straight line-and-grid pattern. In fact, a sun mural at B.P. Singh's home gives off a louder echo of Le Corbusier: it has a grid inscribed on it. This garden has been a labour of love for Singh, who is a mechanical engineer by training. "The whole thing is mine, right from scratch. I hired no architect, no gardener for it," he says. However, his son, Sanjit Paul Singh, has been with him through all stages. Sanjit too has studied mechanical engineering but wants to become a landscape artist. He is currently apprenticing under his father. "Since Sunshine Garden is an evolving project, I hope to learn and experiment a lot here," says Sanjit. He is so keen on it that a few years later, B.P. Singh might want to rename it as Sonshine Garden. Readers who have rare or exotic plants or innovative features in their gardens and would like them to be highlighted in this column can write along with some pix to 'Lawn Rangers' at lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Star signs
Surviving on SMS
It took me three years to learn how to send messages. Thanks to my kids, who had the patience to teach me, I can finally make messages using the available symbols and send it to my friends. I also feel that these short messages are a good way of staying in touch with people who matter. I make it a point to reply to every message that comes to me. The good part about these mini messages are that they convey important things in a short words, like a telegram. And, all those figures like smileys, using various symbols lend a personal touch to them. Apart from coining my own messages n special occasions, I like to send messages with figures and pictures. It takes me ages to do so (he laughs) but I manage. Movies and I
How do you think I can survive without movies. They are a part of my life, and this shows as well. I am fond of watching movies like everybody else. But the quality has to be exceptionally good. For this I depend on a good DVD player, packed with all the facilities. I have a good collection of all kinds of movies and an equally good collection of DVD players. Most of them are loaded with state of the art facilities, like pause, which allows for the background core to play, while the picture is still. Smart phone
As I told you it took me ages to learn sending SMSes, so is the case with cell phones. At the same time, I am fond of good cell phones which serve all purposes. Blackberry is a smart phone with lots of features that I would never understand until and unless the creator of the phone comes down to explain to me. Jokes apart, a good cell phone is a must have. Thanks to the everyday advancement in technology, we have an umpteen range to choose from. |
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Site seeing
Lacuna in the Indian democracy. Is this news? You must be kidding! We have known this for ages. However, it took the gruesome Mumbai blasts and some equally heinous incidents, which have shook youngsters from the slumber. And it’s now that they have decided to put their foot down. No more nonsense. No one can fool them, certainly not the politicians. No sweet talk. No fooling with a good for nothing agenda. The youth has decided to handle the reins of democracy to the ‘right’ people. This has sent alert signals to the netas and you bet they too are worried about the new storm would end their hereditary career forever. What next? So, here come numerous blogs, which these leaders have launched to develop a friendly rapport with the voters, especially the youngsters. LKAdvani.in seems to be a popular site for BJP supporters, allies and those who want to know the party closely. The site has the latest updates about the party. It has a slot wherein people can drop their cell numbers, and the party keeps them posted through SMSes. Says Pradeep Sharma, 24, student of commerce, who heard about the site from a relative. “Honestly, I am neither a BJP nor a Congress supporter, but I would want to know what both the parties are up to. I have gone through the site, which of course presents the party in a good light.” Adds Pradeep, who has also checked out RahulGandhi.com, which again has all the information on the young leader. It is not only the popular leaders, who have launched their sites. Chief ministers and local party leaders of various sites are doing the same. This site www.ideasforcm.in invites people to drop their ideas, and criticism for the party. All said and done, it is still seen as personal propaganda by many. According to Aman Dhir, student of criminal law, “The parties too know that youngsters are tech savvy, which is why they have turned to it now. This is a smart way to woo voters. Also, they know that youngsters spend most of their time on Internet, so this is a better way to grab their attention.” Jasjit Chahal, a bank employee from Sector 9, is of the opinion that websites of various political parties allow people to know their leaders better. Nevertheless, he does not deny the fact that everything positive is posted on these sites. “I have left many messages on many sites but I haven’t had a single response from any of them. Who knows they probably don’t even read them.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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The war between traditions and modernity is not just restricted to the real world, it has gone virtual too. Online, interactive gaming communities are now so massive that they mirror traditional communities, says a new study. The findings by a University of Minnesota computer scientist and colleagues from across the country are creating a new evolution of social science research where researchers are able to study human behavior using the game Everquest 2. The data tracked every action performed in one of the world’s most popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. Everquest 2 has more than 300,000 players who average 26 hours per week playing the game. Because of the intense level of involvement and multi-player environment of the game, the researchers were able to study human behavioral dynamics using the game as a proxy. The researchers used the virtual world to model the social and behavioral dynamics of individuals, groups, and networks within large communities. Their study presented evidence that the social sciences are at the threshold of a fundamental shift not only in our understanding of the social and behavioral sciences, but also the ways in which we study them.— ANI
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Geek Speak
Source (Head unit): This is the most important part of the car audio system. If you go wrong here your whole system will suffer. SPEAKERS: The second most important part, as they are the reason why we hear the music. Now let’s clear some more myths about speakers. Add-On
If you plan to attach an amplifier plus sub-woofer, the location of the amplifier is also very important. Since the amplifier produces a large amount of heat, it should be installed in a location where ample circulation of air occurs and it should be kept away from direct sunlight. Sub-Woofer is always kept in the boot of your car, which protects it from dust and produces better sound Power supply: A sufficient and stable power supply is an integral part of any audio system. All the electrical appliances of a car run on a 12V DC. The car manufacturer supplies with a power supply enough only for the pre-installed gadgets and a low rating audio system. If you wish to pump up the jam, you need to have a sufficient and more stable power supply. The power supply comprises of a few components as battery the main source. Most of the gadgets are designed to run on a 12V DC current. Cables and wires:
They can never be ignored in any car audio system. There are a few things to keep in mind while wiring your car audio system. Use properly insulated wires and cables, or use oxygen-free wire for minimal and nearly zero signal loss Check the full-length of cables and wires to see if there is any cut. Replace the wire immediately if found faulty. Do not use too long wires.
Avoid looping of the cables and wires. Keep the cables and wires long enough so that there is a margin for minor adjustments. The cables and wires used should be of compatible
thickness. Run the power cables and the speaker cables from different sides of the car to avoid signal interference and distortion. Ground all the gadgets properly to the frame of your car. Proper wiring is important to insure the safety of your investment. I suggest you should be present while installing the system as you will learn about your own system and will be able to handle breakdown situations amitpalsinghgrewal@gmail.com |
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Haute pick The latest mobile pocket projector called the AAXAP1. It uses an LCOS chip. The chip enables the device to project a 60-inch image at 640 x 480 with 12 lumens brightness. The device weighs about 170 to 200 gm and is no larger than normal PDA. Multiple input sources are accepted, including VGA, Composite, as well as direct hook-ups to iPods, iPhones, PSPs, and numerous cell phones. This pocket projector comes with a 1GB inbuilt memory and a micro SD card port which makes the storage capacity virtually unlimited. Its onboard decoder enables it to play a vast range of formats, including MP4, AVI, WMA, JPG, GIF, HTML, etc. it also has a built-in speaker the AAXAP1 pocket projector claims to provide its users with a battery life of 45 to 60 minutes on a single charge and even has a 5 volt DC power socket for external power input. The complete pack contains a battery, composite input cable and a charger. A Tripod, micro SD cards and mini-USB cable are available separately. It was launched in January in other countries. Let’s hope they get here soon.
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Whirlpool Corporation has recently launched their second exclusive showroom Whirlpool Magic Home at Sector 40. Spread across 650 sq feet, the store will showcase Whirlpool products across categories – refrigerators, washing machines, ACs, microwaves and water purifiers. The Showroom will also have the newly launched products, including the Mastermind Range of ACs and the new professional range of refrigerators and washing machines. — TNS
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Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar
Sourabhee, who hails from north east, belted out popular numbers confidently and piped other finalists — Bengali girl Torsha Sarkar and army man Kapil Thapa. She walked away with Rs 10 million contract with Sony TV and a car. The result was based on public voting. The special attractions of the event were Bollywood stars John Abraham, Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh, who had come to promote their forthcoming film New York. The 22-year-old winner is petite, charismatic and adds glamour to her stage performances with her perfect moves - a plus point she has had since the beginning of the show. However, the girl has had no professional training in music. —IANS
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Stardom, Freida way
Even the glamorous Aishwarya Rai, 35, who has been adjudged India’s most bankable star in Hollywood by Forbes, has taken her time to journey there. The younger model-turned-actor from Mumbai has already walked the Oscar red carpet, shone in the multiple Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire. “Freida’s is a fresh girl, good with English who can carry herself and that’s why (she is) liked by many,” film critic Omar Quereshi said. “Most Indian actors first concentrate on Bollywood films and then are picked up by Hollywood directors for international projects. So their prime focus has always been Bollywood,” he said. Freida is one of the luckiest Bollywood actor having been to the Academy Awards, right at the beginning of her career. She has already bagged Hollywood director Woody Allen’s next project. She will share screen space with the likes of Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts and Josh Brolin in the movie. “With Aishwarya the scene was that she got projects since she was Miss World and had also done Bollywood films. That’s why Freida’s success looks more prominent since she emerged from nowhere and has done a good job,” said Quereshi. Among Indian actor, Shabana starred in Hollywood productions like Madame Sousatzka (1988) followed by City of Joy (1992), Ayesha was seen in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and The Mistress of Spices as well as the television series Arabian Nights and the West End and Broadway musical Bombay Dreams. Aishwarya can boast of four international projects - Bride & Prejudice, Mistress Of Spices, The Last Legion and The Pink Panther 2, which is currently being shown in India. But none of these has set the box office on fire like Slumdog Millionaire. Danny Boyle’s film not only got critical acclaim but it also won all the top global awards - four Golden Globes, seven British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards and eight Oscars. While Freida has been hailed by the international media for her performance, Aishwarya has been panned by critics abroad who feel she is wooden in The Pink Panther 2. Freida has bagged the Screen Actors Guild award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. She took home the best actress prize at the Elle Style Awards too. Freida’s fashion quotient has always been on an upswing. Freida even topped the list of Vogue Magazine’s 10 best-dressed people. She is also set to sizzle on the covers of popular magazines like Maxim and Vogue India. “Sometimes because of our features and our body type, certain things don’t suit us, that’s the case with Aishwarya. She has mostly gone wrong with the choice of colours and styles while appearing in international events. Whereas Freida can carry most Western styles and has chosen the right designs for herself,” designer Atsu Sekhose said. “She is the flavour of the season. Whatever she has worn at these events prove that she can carry off any dress with style and confidence,” he added. The stars are certainly shining for India’s newest export to the world, Freida. —IANS
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Rahman rave
The Bollywood actor, who was in Kolkata for the shooting of her upcoming flick Ravana, said she was elated at Rehman’s double win at the Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire. Rai added, winning Oscar meant the global recognition for Rahman, which was special. Talking about Hollywood flick The Pink Panther 2, Rai said the experience of working with actor Steve Martin has been enriching. “Working with Steve Martin was a good experience since he is the institution of comedy. So when it came to working with him and since he had already worked in Pink Panther before, you know the kind of film you are going to be a part of. I am very happy that I got a chance to work with all these great actors because I feel experience is the greatest teacher of all,” the Bollywood star said. Comparing her character in Ravana with the one in hardcore Hollywood flick, Pink Panther, the former Miss World said her characters in both the films were quite challenging. “These are very different. One is Mani Ratnam and the other Pink Panther. Those who watch English movies know about Pink Panther. Mani Ratnam is the kind of filmmaker we know he is, so he will present that kind of cinema only,” Rai opined. —ANI
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Weight & watch
Indian rapper Hard Kaur has put on her dancing shoes for reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and she is overjoyed that the rigorous dance rehearsals have helped her shed those extra kilos without visits to the gym. “I’m very happy that I have lost my baby fat without hitting the gym. I had put on loads of weight after I came back from London. I was gorging on everything that used to come my way be it butter chicken or dal makhani, I just love food like a true Punjabi girl,” Kaur said. “Due to this I had put on some weight, but I have lost it all now, thanks to the rehearsals. And the funniest part is that I’m being paid to lose weight. What else can you ask for,” she quipped. Hard Kaur, whose real name is Taran Kaur Dillon, shot to fame with the song Glassy that became a huge hit. She then went on to sing Bollywood numbers like Move your body (Johnny Gaddaar), the title track of Singh Is Kinng and Lucky boy (Bachna Ae Haseeno) among others. Born in Chandigarh, Kaur moved to London in 1991 and did her schooling there. She later joined the London School of Music to pursue her dream of singing in Bollywood. “Bollywood is in my blood. Even though I was in London for 16 years, I always knew that I would come back to India. You just can’t run away from your roots and I’m enjoying every bit of attention,” she said. Vivacious, tomboyish and blunt, Kaur admits that the rap and hip-hop industry is a male dominated territory and she had to struggle to carve a niche for herself. — IANS
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He suggests, "Rather than turning to memory pills, the better way is to have balanced diet coupled with proper rest. And, then, there is no substitute for preparation throughout the year. Exams are the times when harried parents are looking for quick fixes for their children to do well, but the most important is to go stress free for the exams."
Yet another five-day theatrical bonanza awaits the art aficionados. Brought to the city by the North-Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala (NZCC) and the Adakar Manch, Mohali in collaboration with the Punjab Arts Council and Punjabi Akedemi, Delhi, the fest will stage five Punjabi plays by eminent theatre ensembles from Punjab.
March 4 - Mann de Haani.
The zest to learn never dies in some. For they also believe that technology and catching up on it has nothing to with age. One such actor, who is still going strong on his on screen reel life, validates this with his own example. Raza Murad, the villain of Hindi film industry is one such person who has never let ‘age’ hinder his desire to know everything that is new in technology. Be, it learning to send SMSes from his kids or operating anew Blackberry or buying state-of-the art DVD players, he does it all. But as this wasn’t easy, as Murad puts it.
Let’s make one thing clear. The best car audio system is not necessarily the loudest one, or the most expensive one. It’s the one that best meets your needs. So, the first step is to figure out what your needs are. First let’s have a look at components of a car audio system.
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Get a good head unit from a well-known manufacturer.
After four years of its running, popular music reality show Indian Idol finally got its first female winner in the form of Sourabhee Debbarma, who won the grand finale of the fourth season of the TV programme on Sunday night.
She’s been catapulted straight to Hollywood. Freida Pinto, the poised, smiling beauty from the Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire, has done what few Indian actors have managed to do before her. From Om Puri to Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan to Ayesha Dharkar - everyone has worked in Hollywood films but none has tasted instant, mainstream fame like Freida.
Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said on Thursday that she has always been a fan of double-Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, and feels fortunate that maximum of her films featured maestro’s music. “Working with Rahman has been an absolute pleasure. It’s not just from Taal to Guru, but it’s from Iruvar till Ravana. In fact, maximum of my films have enjoyed the music of Rahman and as a music lover and fan, I have always admired his music,” Rai said.