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Bag a bargain Want Gucci gladiators or a Prada tote, but can't afford the tag? All you need is to head to export surplus stores in the tricity and scoop up foreign brands at half the price
Desi girls, videshi fundas, that's right folks. If all this is clothed with confusion for you; let's put it out, plain and simple. Teenyboppers in the PG accommodations and elsewhere are shedding off their desipann, and fashioning a splendiferous image for themselves by donning style stitched out of real premium foreign brands. They are going in for Ed Hardy and Zara, so they can talk like Marlene Dietrich and dance like Zizi Jeanmaire.
Of course, you know nothing about them. But then, you hardly put on labels, and talk vaguely about the French Riviera and Munich without awareness of their location even on the maps. Just for projectin gan image of sophistication! By the way, just for the record, Marlene Dietrich was a German-born American actress and singer; Zizi Jeanmaire a ballet dancer. Peter Sarstedt talks about them in his song: where do you go to my lovely`85. Now back to the brand bargain. "Gone are the days when damsels of the world had to ask their best pal's uncle and aunt living life in the USA, or in the UK, to get them the imported stuff, cheap", says Suhail of a chunk jewellery and fashion outlet Fascinations-17. "Nay, they are not even walking into so many export surplus stores for picking up unsung and unheard of labels at the rehri-market prices". So what's the modus operandi? Well ask Ranjna. The pretty damsel decked up with loads of attitude, and style, tells us all about it. Pushing back the tresses highlighted with golden brown streaks to reveal a fragile smile, the young grad says that they are grabbing international premium brands and that also at native prices. Pausing for a vital 30 seconds to shroud her words in mystery, she blabbers: "So many houses have come up in Chandigarh, offering not just any export surplus stuff, but exclusive brands like Gucci, Bally, Chanel, Coach and Louis Vuitton at half the price. They are made in India for foreign clients, and the extras are left for cool millennium gals". Phew, is that right? "Oh yes, just walk down the aisles lined with temptation in the stores and you find the coolest travel bags, totes and even jazzy floral slip-on thongs," says another ardent shopper, Tapasya Mehra. "This is not the end of it. You have, some hot glasses to let you look at the cheerful world through taints; and pretty bright blouses for letting you slip off the tee. All branded with discount tags attached". Now, what all do you get? "Well, up for grabs are Bebe, DKNY, Dior, Prada, Hollister, Max Mara, Replay, American Eagle, Quicksilver, Juicy, Abercrombie and Fitch, Burberry, Faragoma, Billabong and Von Dutch," says Adi of a branded wear store in Sector 10. Well, a Louis Vuitton bag costing anywhere around Rs 75,000, can be yours for just Rs 9,000-Rs 14,000; and Gucci or Burberry shoes can add glamour to your stride for just Rs 3,900, instead of the original Rs 20,000-Rs30,000 tag. Now fellows, don't you agree something other than Indian- made foreign liquor too can leave you with a high. Cheers!
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Say shopaholics, and you think women. But the season's sales turn the tricity males into shop-hoppers too
Women bargain, men don't because they are 'saving' illiterates. But there's something, much against the reputation of men that they have learnt from women----shopping while the sale season is on. Hold on! We aren't claiming that men have got wiser; they might be doing it just for the sake giving women some competition. On a positive note, be it some inspiration from women, men at last are doing some judicious spending by shopping in the grand sale season. Here's looking at what men dig in these season's sales... "We started getting queries for the season's sale from men around a month back. Almost an equal number of men and women are taking advantage of it," informs Manish Jain, co-owner, Adidas-17. There is a flat 40 per cent off on shoes and apparels here. Of course, boys are in the need to save more money for the so important car fuel, parties and to shower gifts on their girls. Well, Sahil Bhardwaj, a city guy who anchors live shows, awaited the sale season for a better reason, "I prefer to shop in the sale season as that helps me save up to Rs 4000 for a shopping worth Rs 7000." And what does he do with that sum? His idea is interesting, "With the saved amount, I go for small vacations to places near Chandigarh." Some brains there! Even Deepak Goyal, a B.Com-III student of DAV College- 10, whiles away his weekends by buying a new stud for his wardrobe, "I don't mind a doing window shopping before actually buying stuff. At the end of the day, I don't want to lose but save money for better things or for some more clothes and accessories." If you have similar, smart reasons for saving your bucks, don't forget to check out the sale offers at Reebok, United Colous of Benetton, Catwalk and Eternia. Avail the offers to buy yourself some must-have accessories too. Tommy Hilfiger caught our attention for its sale offer of watches, "We have a 25 per cent sale on watches for women and men," informs its fashion stylist Kamal Soni, . Besides the regular brands, it's the high-end brands that witness the maximum clientele. Buying an otherwise unaffordable brand comes within the budget in the sale season, "Not just the footfalls, sales also see a tremendous increase in the season as people realise that there's a marginal difference between the cost of usual and high-end brands," says Bhaskar Kumar, manager, Esprit. Make sure you add something to your wardrobe while up to 30 per cent off is on offer here. — Ashima Sehajpal
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Big B helps women stranded in Mumbai rain Imagine being stranded in heavy rain and then getting a lift from Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. That's what happened to a few women here recently. Big B did his bit by giving lifts to a few women in his car to help them escape the Mumbai rains that have jammed life in India's financial capital for the last three days. The road outside Amitabh's house Prateeksha is waist deep in water, which has entered his reception area too. When the actor decided to take a ride in his SUV to his second home Jalsa in Juhu, he found the women wading through the waterlogged street. "I muster up courage and help and pull out the SUV...that's the only one that shall go through in all this mess, and float out into the streets now jammed with people wading through and the cars blocking any movement. "I open the door, well just about, to assist a few young ladies in distress who were beginning to lose their composure, and give them a ride towards Jalsa. Everywhere there is just chaos," Amitabh posted in a recent entry on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com . At his Jalsa home, water leaked through into the bedrooms causing more distress to the actor. "At Jalsa, the water in the bedrooms has leaked through despite the tarpaulin protection monsoon covers. I tell them (workers) to put towels, swabs, water resistant solutions, anything," he wrote. The situation became so chaotic that the actor had to ask son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, who are in Singapore along with politician Amar Singh, to stay there for a while. "I quickly inform them of the deluge warning them not to come in today as scheduled. I put all the mobiles on charge and the walkie talkies. Fill up water in buckets from the rain outside and store it just in case the power goes and the pumps get disconnected. And wait, and wait and wait...," he said. — IANS
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All in the genes Shahid has inherited his dad's ability of acting: Amol Gupte
"When Shahid played Guddu, he had to assume Guddu's stammer. He completely internalised all of the character's traits, including the stammer so that there's nothing caricatural about the character," Gupte, who plays a villain in the film by Vishal Bharadwaj, said. "He stayed on the set throughout, kept absorbing the ambience, the sweaty milieu in which Guddu and Charlie (the other character) had to function in their own separate ways. I know Pankaj works the same way. And I truly believe Shahid has inherited Pankaj's ability and style of performing without seeming to act. It is definitely in his DNA," he added. Gupte, who is better known for scripting Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par, says his young co-star surprised him with his excellent performance. "When you're facing the camera with a co-star you become compatriots in the canvas of characterization. On many occasions I was startled by Shahid's passion for excellence. I saw the same quality in Aamir. "It's an adrenaline-charged performance. On many occasions as we performed together I'd forget how young Shahid is. This level of passion in a performance comes to an actor after decades, not after three-four years of acting," he said. Gupte is so impressed with Shahid, who made his debut in 2003 with Ishq Vishk, that he now intends to cast him in his directorial venture. He rates Shahid's acting in Kaminey as a benchmark for actors essaying double roles. "I don't think a double role has been done like this before. Shahid has entered Guddu and Charlie's world. Naseer (Naseeruddin Shah) and Pankaj apart, I know very few actors who could've done what he has. Shahid should be up for two best actor nominations in Kaminey," Gupte said. Though this is Shahid's first film with Bharadwaj, audiences still remember his father Pankaj for his stellar performance in the talented director's "Maqbool". He also wowed audiences in his "The Blue Umbrella" and "Blood Brothers", a short-film on AIDS. — IANS
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In the race
"They understand the pulse of the plot. Race was a fast-paced action-adventure caper. Not too many filmmakers in Bollywood would've done such a wonderful job of it," Saif said. "Yes, Kareena will be part of Race 2. We're yet to flesh out the details. But Race 2 has to be bigger and larger than Race. Otherwise no point in making it," he added. Bipasha Basu's character has been written out of the script to make way for Kareena. Produced by Tips Industries Ltd, Race, which also had Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, turned out to be one of the big hits of 2008. But for the sequel, Ramesh and Kumar Taurani were not keen to have Abbas-Mustan on board as directors. But Saif has convinced the producers to launch part two with the director duo.Apparently Race 2 will be more gadget and gizmo-friendly, as upwardly-scaled as Dhoom 2 was, compared to Dhoom. — IANS
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Straight talk Neha Walia Law or not, tricity folks are open enough about accepting homosexuality
Call it emerging out of the dark ages or unethical infiltration into the Indian culture, past two weeks have seen strong but mixed reactions on this issue. But, besides the usual for and against stance, confusion is the dominant factor. Whether it's against Indian culture, unethical, a disease that can be cured (this being a weird thought), there seems no end to this debate. There are confused noises, from the average man or woman in the street or the expert sitting on the chair.
"Homosexuality is no more a stigma, it's a way of life. Why would you take away the right to be with someone who he/she wants to be with? It's clear that no person can interfere with your sexual orientation, and if you take it that way, then there is nothing unnatural or weird about it," feels Ankush Garg, a student from Panchkula. The words of acceptance come from Dina Singh, as well, "Actually homosexuality or heterosexuality is the way we are developed. One needs to accept them the way they are, they can't help it," says the mother of two adult sons from the city Ask her if there is a generation divide working against its acceptance and calling homosexuality a disease justified, and she says, "Someone being a homosexual will not influence me because my mental setup is different, I will be the same person, whether the other is gay or not. Just like someone's born dark or fair, they are born different. Generation divide has got nothing to do with it. I have two adult sons, 19 and 23, and I belong to the so-called old generation. It's more of lack of information and knowledge on the issue. It's the mental make-up and not a disease, they are normal people, just born different." While the debate continues, we know how some religious heads are calling it against Indian culture. "Well, a girl-boy relationship is also often viewed with suspicion. That doesn't make it criminal. So, why should homosexuality be treated like that?" Swati Kundu, an advertising professional from Ludhiana, questions. "It's people who define their culture," she adds. Though Amandeep Piri, a lecturer from the Department of Sociology, DAV-10, explains the point, "Every change brings reactions. In our culture, talking openly about sex or let's says live-in relationship is still a taboo, whether we like to admit it or not. So, homosexuality is a far more concerned issue. We live in society that still works on defined norms. A culture is not something that says, 'let it be, whatever!' So, making something legal that a majority is not agreed upon, will invite strong and sharp reactions." She spells out the reasons for concern, "Since it has acquired a new found limelight, it might influence minds and encourage imitation. Young boys are now at risk of getting abused," she says. That also brings out the HIV factor. "I don't know how to react to the decision but these people have rights which they deserve. All we can do is support them, encouraging them doesn't mean we will see gay marriages happening suddenly but it will help us identify HIV prospects since people will be more upfront about themselves," says Dr Avnish Jolly. Till then, we have three magic words for everybody-- co-existence, acceptance and tolerance.
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It's in the stars Rahu and Ketu are the main astrological factors governing homosexuality
In a woman's chart, when Rahu and Ketu are situated on Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Capricorn with aspect of Venus and Saturn, she would have the tendency to be a lesbian. These people create their own circle in the society during very young days and opt for same sexual partner. I have come across many actors and celebrities who are known for their moral principles but have strong inclination for homosexuality and lesbians. Astro guide
The men and women (at the age of 13 to 16) with above planetary position should undertake the following remedies:
The cited remedies will definitely help the native to curb the homosexual tendencies. It's natural!
Does homosexuality arise from nature or nurture? It is an argument that has raged around the world for a long time. But scientific research increasingly seems to be tilting the debate in favour of nature. In a unanimous opinion the court held that homosexuality is not a disease or a disorder, but it is just another expression of human sexuality right from the birth. According to Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, any intercourse that goes against the "Law of Nature" is illegal and punishable. Says a gay activist, "We are born this way; we are not perverts. The relationship between two people from the same sex could be equally romantic as that between men and women". Last month, the gay parade held in Delhi in which more than 3000 gays participated along with actress Celina Jaitley, designers Rohit Bal and Suneet Varma, supported the removal of Article 377 of the IPC. Now the Delhi High Court has legalised Gay relationships it was a clear message in terms of pride and right for homosexuals. It was an indication of subjugation and repression of men and women about their choices of sex. Interestingly; Deepa Mehta's lesbian film Fire was forcibility stopped from screening a few years ago in the same city. And now there are films like I Can't Think Straight and When Kiran met Karan. Various Hollywood celebrities have had no qualms about admitting to the fact that they are bisexuals like Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Lindsay Lohan, Nelly Furtado and Megan Fox. More than being a choice, homosexuality is something natural that cannot be imposed on any individual. |
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Rain bow! H. Chopra
Some of the common skin ailments of these months are bacterial skin infections (pyoderma), scabies, (caused by mites), wet eczema (also known as summer dermatitis) and acne (folliculitis). Certain popular breeds with long and thick hair coats like spaniels, German shepherds, poodles are particularly susceptible to these ailments. Belonging to cold to temperate climatic zones, they lack inbuilt genetic resistance also and become easy preys. The most common sign of a skin ailment is itching. A single invisible flea can precipitate an acute bout of scratching. Other common signs are licking, nibbling or chewing, biting, rubbing and rolling. Persistent itchy skin may also lead to the personality changes of your pet, which include irritability, lack of tolerance and aggression. Excessive scratching may lead to a break in the surface of the skin providing an opening to bacteria and fungi. Some times a broken skin is used by blow flies to lay eggs which hatch into scores of tiny larvae called maggots. Thriving on live flesh they can leave horrible wounds with in no time. So, it is vital to take certain precautions during these days, which include careful brushing of the skin coat, keeping the pet away from dirt and unclean damp and moist places. Persistent scratching should be taken as a sure shot sign of a skin ailment. If nothing is apparent then your vet is always the best bet. He will carry out a thorough examination and use a number of methods to help diagnose the specific cause of skin disease. The simplest way to do this is to see if a particular treatment works. Alternatively, your vet may want to examine the dog's skin with an ultraviolet light to check for ringworm, take a smear or culture for bacteria or yeast, a scrape for parasites, or a biopsy for cellular changes. Skin and blood tests, and diet and environment changes may also be used to diagnose allergic skin disorders. Always remember, when ever a dog scratches there is a good reason for that.
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Bidding goodbye Coming to terms with the loss of a pet can be a painful process. Here's how some tricity folks coped…
"My family decided never to get a pet home after the loss of Jimmy," says Anubhav, Rj with BIG 92.7 FM. "Honestly, we had never thought of bringing a pet home. One day, a little Pomeranian just entered our gate, and he never left home after that. It stayed with us for 3-4 years." Anubhav remembers Jimmy as an important member of the family. "He was one helluva of a creature. So much so, everybody in the family started spending more time with Jimmy instead of each other. Then one wrong injection took Jimmy away from us." As per the RJ, it was difficult to cope with the loss. "Only after Jimmy's death we realised that he was so much a part of the family. That's when we decided that we wouldn't get any other pet. Even today, when I see a Pomeranian I am reminded of Jimmy. All I can say is, time is a natural healer." Like it is, we have to get down with the daily grind of life. Even when it might not sound a big deal, there have been incidents when pet lovers have 'really' found it absolutely difficult to bear with the loss. For Ranjot Madan, 18, loss of his pet dog Tom, Labrador almost shook his entire schedule. "It's been almost two years, but I still can't tell you how much I miss him. I know my friends and family sometimes don't relate to my pain. It's unexplainable," offers Ranjot, who too decided to not go in for another pet. "With Tom I lost a best friend, a strong support, a marvelous listener. I sooo miss him." Ranjot still carries a picture of Tom in his mobile phone. Provides H.S Aulakh, secretary Chandigarh Kennel Club, who lost a Pug six days back to heat stroke. "For a pet lover, loss of their pet is a shocking news. But accepting the fact that whatever comes on earth has to go one day, can make things a little better." He also supports the view of bringing a new dog home, after the death of the old pet. "A new pet means new liability and bond. It will help you shift your focus, which is the need of the hour too. Lastly, turn your attention to the surviving pet (if any). The sooner you do this, the better it is for you." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Playfully yours
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The soaring prices of veggies have not stopped people from picking up the greens Scanty rain, sweltering heat and news of no crop cultivation and drought-like situation, have already led to a dreading scenario. With vegetable and fruit prices skyrocketing, common men's fight for survival has already started. But for our city folks, who love to flaunt and don't mind spending an extra buck for what they like, we check out if the price hike in pulses and veggies has made a difference in their Shoppers stop
"City people are not bothered about the price rise, they'll eat what they want to eat," says Rohit Gawari, owner, Peshwari-19. Ask him if there is a shift in customers' choice and he says, "We haven't seen a paradigm shift in choices so far. Otherwise also, consumer choices have changed over the time. People now want to eat healthy and good food, price is definitely not in their mind when it comes to victuals." No bargain please!
Neetu, cashier at Farmers-34, says, "We haven't seen a change in consumer buying pattern so far. Our poultry sale is the same as it was. We usually store English veggies like broccoli, baby corns etc. Their price is still the same, so our customers haven't shown a change in choice of buying patterns." Definitely not
"Consumers are no more bothered about a little hike in the price tag. Vegetarians will have veggies whatsoever be the price and for non-vegetarians price rise in vegetables hasn't made all that difference," says Nirmal Singh, New Health Foods-34. Pick and choose
For this salesman from Reliance Fresh-Mohali, he hasn't witnessed a considerable change in vegetable or fruits sales. "Whenever there is a price rise, people buy less, but never stop buying that commodity. And fruits and vegetables are such things that people cannot do without it for much long." He adds, "If we talk about a particular commodity, people would avoid buying if it is very expensive, but otherwise a slight change does not matter." Chew the fat
Ridhima Arora, homemaker from Mohali, says, "Vegetable prices have definitely increased, but that has made no difference to us at least. One cannot compromise on what you eat, after all why are we earning?" That's a fact-We earn to live. Don't we! Says Prabhjot Kaur, a resident of Sector 61, "Yes, there is a slight change in the quantity of vegetables we buy, but we haven't stopped buying it altogether. One has to eat to live. We can avoid certain things but not all." For Sushila, homemaker from Sector 48, price rise has definitely affected the middleclass Indian household. "With the sky high vegetable prices, we have cut down on vegetables and are opting for pulses. Though pulses are also expensive but one has to eat something," she says. — Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra |
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Happily ever after
Want to have a lifelong marital union? Well, then don't marry a man who is nine or more years older than you or is two or more years younger than you are, revealed some of Australia's top demographers. In fact, they have suggested that the secret to a lasting marriage is to marry a man who is about your own age, or if your parents are still together, marry a man whose parents are also still together. Rebecca Kippen and Bruce Chapman, from the Australian National University, and Peng Yu, from the Department of Family, have advised that one should exchange vows with someone more or less like you. However, surprisingly, similar education levels, attitudes to religion, and country of birth are not important when it comes to lasting matrimony. In fact, age is the biggest factor in deciding if a couple stays together or not. Marriages in which the husband was nine or more years older than the wife, or two or more years younger, had a separation rate of 17 per cent compared to about 10 per cent for their more age-compatible peers. "Age captures a range of things about being in the same place in life, at the same time," News.com.au quoted Kippen as saying. In addition, couples in which the husband's parents had divorced, but the wife's parents had not, were almost 90 per cent more likely to separate than pairs where both sets of parents were together. It also helps if the husband is over 25 when one gets married, and if neither partner has children before getting married, because it is also important to have a similar attitude to wanting children or another child.
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Big B remembers Neelu Phule as being down to earth and humble
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers Marathi stage and film actor Neelu Phule, with whom he worked in his 1983 hit film Coolie, and says he was very talented, yet so down to earth. "I had worked with him (Neelu Phule) in my film Coolie, a seasoned thespian with a distinguished face and voice, who had played some historic roles in his career. He was down to earth, humble human —a quality quite rare when you equate it with the talent that he possessed," Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com. The veteran actor died Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 79. Phule had been admitted to a hospital for treatment of oesophagus cancer last week. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. — IANS
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The g(r)ay area
Ok, we all know now it's legal to be gay, but what would be your response if you found out that someone in your family or friend circle is gay? Nothing's black and white
Amit
Soni, student Support system
Gaurav Sharma,
Adverstising professional Pause and think
It can be biological or acquired, so why should one need to treat them with indifference? It may shock me big time to know that someone I know in the family is homosexual, but eventually I'll accept him or her. Just like transgenders, they might be helpless regarding their situation and we need to understand them, not boycott and walk away. Jaskaran Khurana,
Businessman
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"Gay people follow their natural instinct and are not fake" - actor Zayed Khan while attending a function on promoting gay rights. * * * * "On many occasions gays can make great friends". - actor Dino Morea recalling his days in modeling industry. * * * * "I think Indian society needs to change its attitude towards gays and lesbians. Why should they be treated any different from others?" actor Koena Mitra speaks on gay right * * * * While celebrities across the globe like Brad Pitt, Ellen De Generes, Allyssa Milano have supported homosexuality, Arnold 'governator' Schwartzanegger, says oops! " I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman." ??? WHAT??? * * * * Well, this is a small but important step in the direction of gay rights. I am not sure, how many more light years away India is from legalising Gay Marriages? I was really curious if any other country's law punishes your sex life unless you are under contractual agreement of matrimony. - writes Aniket on World press blog.
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Indian made foreign apparels are covering
up the minimalism of the pretty young things like never before.
Shahid Kapoor apparently took
inspiration from his illustrious dad Pankaj Kapoor to play the role of
morally-incompatible twins in forthcoming thriller Kaminey. And his
co-star Amol Gupte feels the young actor has indeed inherited his father's
acting skills.
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was so keen to revive the Race magic with
Abbas-Mustan that he has convinced the producers to rope them in as
directors. He reveals that girlfriend Kareena Kapoor will also feature
in the movie.
What does democracy mean? Having rights and the freedom to exercise them as well. Sure, we know it at the back of our hand. We pride ourselves in being the world's largest democracy, secure in the fact that we, as a nation, can overcome anything. But recently, we came across an issue that even our best sense of democracy could not define, or let's say come to terms with. Of course, we are talking about homosexuality. It seems to be the topic of national concern now, after the decision to decriminalise gay sex turned the country into a debating arena. 
Astrologically Rahu and Ketu are unconventional planets. On men's chart, when they are situated in lagan with Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra or Pisces with the aspect of Venus and Mercury, the native is bisexual and has the tendency of homosexuality. 
Come rainy days and the glistening coat of hair of your pet becomes a potential hunting ground for a plethora of pathogens. Led by mites and fungi, it is a steady progression of frightful skin ailments, which account for more than 50 per cent visits to a veterinarian during the hot and humid months. Besides shining hair coats loosing there glisten, these skin ailments are of extreme discomfort to a dog making them to go off feed some times. 
Feelings, it's not easy to document them. Whether it is of love, pain, separation, tragedy or death of any near or dear one. Surprisingly, to describe and overcome the overwhelming feeling of grief and pain on the loss of a pet could be equally painstaking. Given the fact that your pet was an indispensable part of the family, and would no longer be there to welcome you home, run around, play football with you, and love you without wanting anything in return. It isn't an easy fact to cope up with, but we share notes with people on how they managed to deal with the emotional journey.
People for Animals, Chandigarh, has the perfect companion for anyone who is ready to be loved unconditionally.
Homosexuality is not a crime and so it should not be treated like one. But if somebody in my family or social circle comes out of the closet, then I'll deal with it calmly. To be honest, I am not sure whether my behavior would change, but if it does it'll change for the better. I'll try helping the person find a place in society and get accepted. But one needs to understand that these things can be misused as well. Seeing everything in black or white doesn't work here. 
I don't think one can predict reactions on such a revelation. But then homosexuals deserve to exercise their rights. It is nothing new, just that earlier people did it in hiding, now they can come out in the open. I'll more than accept somebody like that in my family, regardless of what others would say. See, just because someone in my family is gay, doesn't mean it will suddenly make others also homosexuals. Talking about it or supporting it doesn't turn you into one, its who you are and who they are. 
Homosexuality is not against any culture or society, it's just the way we take it.