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Everybody says I'm fine
When the going gets tough, shrinks resort to yoga, meditation and a healthy dose of communication to de-stress themselves
And, when we are at our worst, they are their best. For them, stress becomes the only reason to go on in life, a staple diet that they consume everyday. Of course, we are talking about the counselor, psychiatrist and help-line professionals, who take stress head on every passing day to ease things in our life. But hey, they are human too. And so, the same rules apply. When recently a resident doctor studying to be a psychiatrist in PGI committed suicide out of depression, a question raises its head. What happens when the hunter falls prey to its own trap?
Normal is just not the word one can use to describe their life. "It's highly complicated as you have to combat stress from both sides--yours as well as others. Some cases are really bad, so the negative energy lingers on. But you need to fill out negativity by a bundle of positive energy from inside," says Puneeta Singh, counselor from the city. Her de-stressing fundas are yoga and meditation. "I teach a lot of breathing exercises to my patients. So, when I have to beat the stress, I rely on it automatically. Reading a lot of positive books also cleanse out the negative energy," she adds. Having a good support system helps a great deal. "You need to stay connected to your social system. Like your family or friends. At the end of the day, you are human too and when you can't handle some overwhelming emotions, you need to fall back on them to take care of you," feels Neerja, a helpline counsellor from the city. So, when things get too hard to handle, "Confessing to a dear one that you need help actually helps. My biggest stress buster is my kid. After a hard week, a day spent with her fills me up with positive energy and I know that I can handle more than I think I could." But in this job of helping and reaching out to make a difference in other's life, sometimes even saving lives, where is the time to switch off? "You must realise that you can't carry the burden of the whole world. You have to say no or disconnect when you think it's enough for you to handle," feels Dr Waraich. Even when you know that you are the keeper of the deepest, darkest secrets of the troubled souls, one important trick of the trade is detachment. "Learn to distance yourself from the stress. Come back home without the baggage of your professional life," says Puneeta. "It's all about developing control, when to pull back. The fact is you are the one helping the troubled," says Neerja. And remember the most important thing. Praise yourself for doing a good job. nehawalia@tribunemail.com
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Wake Up Kid
If you are suffering from Wake Up Sid syndrome, take inspiration from these young achievers
Bowling alleys, discotheques, lounge bars, canteen time, late-night drives, adventure tours and travels`85the most apt synonym for any 19 or 21 years old, who believes that life is one big party and work can wait. There is no hurry to start. Now, shift your glance to these words — focused, determined, career-oriented, hard working, money-minded. Which category do you think justifies them well? What if we told you the same 19 or 21 category in running in the forefront in the second category too? Hail a generation that feels life is a party, but they would rather celebrate it in their own style. Better still, with their own money. We zero down on some youngsters in age group of 19-23, who have already have woken up early one day, packed their bags, and began the journey of life, when the rest of group was still dealing with last night’s hangover. Hear it from Satya, 19, an RJ with Big FM, who has found a corner for himself in the hall of fame. Satya started his career pretty early, and you bet, he doesn’t regret a bit. In fact, is this how he had planned his life. Planned? "Yes. Even when I was a child, I was sure I wanted to get into media. I had a fascination for radio," says Satya. "I also had the choice of attending college, freaking out with friends, whiling away my time. But for me, it was now or never. I interned with Big 92.7 for six months and later joined as an RJ. I am often told by my friends that I started early. I tell them it’s good, and promise to be waiting for them at other end of the journey." As for Tushar Goswami, 21, and Shivam Goswami, 22, winners of the youngest entrepreneur award from Software Technology Park this year, they owe their success to their parents’ support. Offers Tushar, "Had it not been for our parents, who allowed us to pursue our passion, we wouldn’t have reached anywhere. Our folks had to face a lot of resistance from their colleagues and relatives in allowing us to choose passion over studies," smiles the duo. Immediately, the one thing that comes to our minds when we think of career is ‘molaah’. What would these youngsters be doing with the money they mint? Blowing it on clothes or investing on shares. Adds Tushar, pursuing his bachelor degree in computer science; "We re-invest it in our next projects." Far-sightedness, we must say. Be it in the IT, glamour, research, youngsters want to start early, even when it means missing out on the daily dose of fun and adventure. Surprisingly money is not a major enticement, but yes, experience is. Ashmita Gupta, 20, Manonit Kaur, 20, Aruj Garg, 19, Akshay Vashisht, 18, founder members of Wordz, the debating society, wanted to help students to develop public speaking skill. Money was never a pull factor to them. "The money we get from sponsorships is exhausted in the event itself. It sure leaves us enriched with experience, which will help me when I am in my 80s." Atin Batra, 19, who joined the organisation a year back, doesn’t see himself any different from the kids, save for the fact that he has already on the right path. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Where were you?
Former supermodel-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim says that as a budding model, he had wished that India had a dedicated fashion event for men - and is glad that new male models now have a platform in the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) that got underway here Friday. “This platform will work wonders for male models. When I was just a model I really wanted something like this to come up but at that time, we didn’t have any such chance. So, I am sure that now things will be much better for models who are just starting their careers as they will have many more opportunities,” said Muzammil. Ibrahim, who walked the ramp for Rajasthan-based debutant designer Himmat Singh, looked regal in a brocade blue bandhgala sherwani, pink bandhani saafa, a bejewelled broach and a traditional sword. He charmed the audience with his trademark flamboyance as he air kissed and co-ordinated his steps with three children dressed as young princes. “I felt great walking the ramp. When Sunil Sethi (president of event organiser Fashion Design Council of India) called me, he said he would really like me to be here. In fact, he stressed that it wouldn’t be complete without me, I felt great and honoured, so here I am,” he explained. “I love walking the ramp and today, it was all the nicer because of the response. It was overwhelming. I am so pleased to do a show like this which shows the panache and character of a state like Rajasthan,” added Muzammil, who wan the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2003. Talking about his personal style of dressing, the 25-year-old actor said: “I like mixing both Indians and western since I have been in the core of fashion, I know both styles very well and I feel the best way to use them is by mixing both of them.” Muzammil made his Bollywood debut in Pooja Bhatt’s Dhoka, which turned out to be a commercial failure. Now, he says he is working on an untitled film along with actors Shreyas Talpade and Rajeev Khandelwal. “I did see a slow period in my film career, but everybody does. I wanted to wait for something that is classy and meaningful rather than just do whatever is offered to me,” he maintained. In his showbiz career, Muzammil is remembered for music videos like Lucky Ali’s Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai and a remix of Pardesiya ye sach hai piya with item girl Rakhi Sawant. — IANS
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Toronto to showcase a full Indian spectrum
A diverse range of Indian films and a fair sprinkling of Bollywood glamour will share the spotlight with the best of world cinema at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which opens tomorrow. The festival, one of the world’s most vibrant celebrations of the art and business of cinema, will showcase two big-banner Bollywood films, an Indo-US co-production, a couple of regional features and a Diaspora entry. In its first half, TIFF will host a gala screening of the Shahid Kapur-Rani Mukherji starrer, Dil Bole Hadippa. In the second half, it will lay out the red carpet for Ashutosh Gowariker’s What’s Your Raashee?, starring Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra. The stars of the two films will be on hand to add sparkle to the proceedings. TIFF co-director and India programmer Cameron Bailey says, “The idea is to bring the full diversity of Indian cinema to audiences in Toronto. People here are familiar with India’s regional cinema but commercial Hindi films haven’t had the sort of exposure that they deserve. They are an integral part of the Indian cinema landscape.” Director Dev Benegal and lead actor Abhay Deol will be in Toronto, along with actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik and actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, to attend the world premiere of Road, Movie, an Indo-US joint venture produced by Studio 18-promoted Indian Film Company and Hollywood’s Susan Landau and Ross Katz. — PTI
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In confession
However, the actor believes that he lost Sohail’s friendship after he went public against Salman in 2003 alleging that the actor had threatened to kill him because of his relationship with Aishwarya Rai. “I felt bad that I had let a friend down. Till date, Sohail has not been able to forgive me...I speak to Arbaaz but I understand that I let down Sohail the most,” Oberoi said. Talking to director Farah Khan on her chat show, Tere Mere Beach Mein on Star Plus, the actor admitted that the moment he sat at the press conference, he knew he was wrong and he should have sorted things out with Salman privately. Talking about the backlash that followed his public spat with Khan, Vivek said, “People don’t know this. I suddenly became an outcast from being this lovable boy. “There were few who called up saying that I did the right thing...but they soon disappeared. Suddenly there was no one to back me, and those who had asked me to do this also walked away. I was fed up...People started asking me to return the signing amounts saying that they can’t do the film with me because they were facing pressure,” he said adding that he is still facing music from the industry.
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Sprouting beauty
Shahnaz Husain
One way of supplying the body with a high level of nutrition is by including sprouts in the daily diet. These are germinated grains, beans, lentils and seeds. They are the richest source of naturally occurring vitamins and cannot be duplicated by the most sophisticated laboratories. They contain an excellent balance of amino acids, fatty acids, natural sugars, minerals, vitamins and enzymes. They are also probably the cheapest form of nutrition for the body. Sprouts have great benefits for beauty too, both for the skin and hair. They improve the process of elimination, by getting body rid of toxins and wastes and cleanse the body. This benefits the skin and hair, as many problems arise out of inefficient elimination and a congested system. In fact, including sprouts in the daily diet can help improve the health of the hair and even helps in many cases of hair loss. The process of repair and restoration, as well as cell-regeneration, is augmented by taking sprouts. It helps to prevent early degeneration and aging. They also provide a high energy level and vitality. In other words, you begin to feel good. Feeling good is necessary for looking good. Professor Clive McCay, of Cornell University describes sprouts as “A vegetable which will grow in any climate, will rival meat in nutritive value, will mature in three to five days, may be planted any day of the year, will require neither soil nor sunshine, will rival tomatoes in Vitamin C, will be free of waste in preparation and can be cooked with little fuel…” How can you obtain sprouts? You may be able to buy sprouted lentils (dals) and peas from health food or grocer’s shop. But, the easiest way to obtain them is by sprouting them at home. You can germinate wheat, kala chana, kabuli chana, dals (like green mung), soya beans, rajma, barley, millet, seeds (of sunflower, sesame, mustard, pumpkin, radish) and fenugreek (methi). Sprouted seeds can be mixed together, because each has a distinct flavour. Sprouted radish seeds, for instance, have a hot pungent flavour. They can also be ground together and mixed to yogurt (curd), to make raitas. You can easily grow them in your own home. Choose a place in the house, which is warm. Summer and rainy seasons, in India, are excellent for sprouting, as less time is needed. Take a handful of seeds, beans, or grains. To start with, you can take kala chana and mung (with the skin). This will increase seven or eight times after sprouting. Clean them and wash them well. Keep them separate, as the germination time differs. Soak them in water for 24 hours. If you find that the water has evaporated, soak them for some more time, but after washing them and adding more water. The next day, wash them well and put each in separate wet cloth or napkins. Tie them up. The effort should be to keep the cloth wet. Do not keep it in water, but keep wetting the cloth or napkin. Wash them in water daily and repeat the procedure. In the hot season, you can wash them two or three times a day. In three to five days, you will see the tiny white shoots that have sprouted. Lentils sprout faster than beans. Keep repeating the same process till the shoots are about an inch long. Put them on a tray and keep them in the sun for about half an hour. This is done to allow the sprouts to get some sunlight. If the sun is too hot, keep them away from direct sunlight. You can start eating them right away. They can also be stored in the refrigerator. Start the process of sprouting every 3 days, so that you always have a stock of sprouts. You can add sprouts to salads, or raitas. They can be taken by adding chopped cucumber, tomatoes, radish, onions, green dhania, mint (pudina), a dash of lemon juice and c haat masala. Have a bowl of sprouts everyday for good health, beauty and vitality.
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Wedded to work?
Anuja Jaiswal
Amita and Suneel (names changed) both work in a multi-national company and have been married for a year. Usually one would expect a DINK (Double Income No Kids) couple like them to be in 'high spirits' and enjoying life -partying and doing things together. But alas, what they have been doing together for the past three months is making trips to a shrink, trying to save their marriage, which is on the rocks even before it started rocking for them. The reason, their relation is "strained", as do not get to see each other enough owing to their respective 'shift' jobs that keeps them apart. There are many other young couples like Amita and Suneel who are trying to cope up with their strained marriages borne out of their diverse professional lives. If psychologists are to be believed 10 per cent of young working couples are seeking counselling to cope with their 'secret sadness'. While conclusive data are hard to come by, patient records in many psychiatric clinics seem to reveal an alarming increase in depression and broken relationships among those in these fast-paced professions. Dr B.S. Chawan, head of the psychiatry department in GMCH-32, also confirms that the number of young working couples who approach them for counseling has increased rapidly in the recent past. He says a majority of those who consult him are couples, who have strained relationships due to tough work schedules and poor inter-personal skills. "They are wedded to their work and it becomes even worse when both partners do the same kind of job," he added. Besides, men who bottle up their feelings and women who are too embarrassed to talk about their marital troubles, exacerbate the problems and most of them went into depression. Suggesting measures to overcome depression, Dr Chawan says sharing feelings always helps. "Feelings like anger and sadness start only when you have less time for each other. If you don't share these feelings, they can build up and led to depression, which creates a wedge in marriages," he added. "Depression leads to diminished libido, intolerance and paranoia. These traits spell doom for a marriage," said Dr Chawan. "If you have a problem with him/her, take time to sort it out, or if things get complicated, consult a counsellor. Most importantly, you should be happy and it is that happiness that must reflect in your marital life," advised Dr Chawan. anujaj@tribunemail.com
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The shooting of Prakash Jha’s upcoming movie Rajneeti at a hospital in Bhopal was cancelled following the protest by an organisation working for the Bhopal gas victims.The organisation alleged that Jha’s unit had ordered the patients to leave the hospital to facilitate the shooting of a scene. Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangthan convener Abdul Jabbar said the shoot was cancelled after a number of patients at the Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre complained of being asked to allegedly leave the facility to facilitate shooting. Jabbar, who led the protest, also spoke to former Chief Justice of India, A .M. Ahmadi who is the chairman of the hospital, following which the filming, proposed to be carried out in the operation theatre and the critical care unit, was stopped. “There was no way in which the film could be shot at the hospital,” the convener said, adding he was surprised that the hospital administration had given permission for shooting. Jabbar said according to his information, the shoot was to be held for two days showing a sequence where Bollywood actor Nana Patekar suffers a heart attack and is being treated at the hospital. The film, which stars Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor, Ajay Devgan and Arjun Rampal in lead roles, centres on the contemporary electoral politics in India. — PTI
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Model-turned-actor Dino Morea walked the ramp for designer Manoviraj Khosla at the Van Heusen India Men’s Week
“I walked the ramp after a long time and I was excited as well as a lot nervous before the show,” said Dino, who was dressed in a white dinner jacket teamed up with black slim fit trousers. Talking about the designer, Dino said, “I know Manoviraj for a very long time and the best thing about his clothes is that they are very wearable,” said the actor. The 33-year-old actor was the winner of Gladrags Manhunt back in 1996, which established him as a model. He then went on to make his Bollywood debut with Pyar Mein Kabhie Kabhie in 1999. Dino has starred in Raaz, which was a hit but his movies like Chehraa, Aksar and Holiday tanked at the box-office. The actor will be next seen in multi-starrer Acid Factory with Irrfan Khan, Dia Mirza, Aftab Shivdasani and Fardeen Khan. — PTI
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Want to make people laugh?
Then join the class. Comedian Raju Srivastav is planning to set up a
comedy training institute in his home district Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
"My objective behind setting up the institute is to produce
professional comedians, who will make others forget their worries and
pains in life through laughter," Srivastav said. The comedian is of
the view that the talent to make others laugh is innate, but he feels
that even those who have it are at times not able to become successful
comedians as they lack presentation skills. "My upcoming institute
would particularly focus on this very aspect to produce professional
comedians. I want to hone the skills of comedians by training them to
carry themselves confidently on stage," Srivastav added.
Vulgarity
in comedy shows concerns Srivastav a lot. "What’s the use of the
comedy that you cannot enjoy with your parents, sisters or other family
members? I believe if comedians practise self-regulation, we can promote
comedy in a better way," he added. He is now waiting for his
forthcoming movie Bhavnao ko Samjho to be released next month.
"The speciality of the movie is that it has over 50 stand-up
comedians. —IANS
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Jail is all about an ordinary man caught in the wrong situation The film was earlier
slated to release on October 30, but the producers wanted to avoid
clutter as a number of big releases are lined up for the festive season.
"Bollywood is in a suicidal mode right now. There are major films
like London Dreams, Blue, Mr and Mrs Khanna, Dil
Bole Hadippa, Wake up and All The Best vying for
viewers attention. We wanted to give audiences a break and not overload
them," Shailendra Singh, MD of Percept Pictures Company, one of the
film’s producers said. "Moreover, Bhandarkar has carved a niche
for himself and deserves a solo release," Singh said. The film
recently caused a stir when it was revealed that Neil had stripped naked
for a scene. Shot in real jails of Maharashtra, Jail is the
story of an ordinary man, Parag Dixit (Neil), who lands up in prison due
to a series of unfortunate events around him. The story progresses as
Parag’s life intertwines with the rest of the inmates. The film also
casts Manoj Bajpayi and Arya Babbar in pivotal roles. — PTI
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Race-ism
Sunday was a day for Chevrolet owners who made the most of the 9th annual family car rally Another picnic, another fun-filled family time and guess who completed the family picture — a car. For those who love their car, we mean like a family member, Sunday was a big picnic. The Chevrolet 9th Annual Family Car Rally, organised by Rashi Entertainment, was the occasion to celebrate at Kalagram. The rally was flagged off by Governor of Haryana, had dancing beat, decked up cars and rearing participants behind the wheels. Covering a route between 50 to 60 km, in and around the city, the rally had over 70 cars, colorfully dressed up, some flaunting a cause too. Sumit
Sawhney, director sales, Chevrolet Sales India Pvt. Ltd, said. “The response generated by this event for exclusive Chevrolet customers was unimaginable. A total of 262
entries came.”
Well, if it wasn’t for precision, it was for some fun at least. And then race was also for the best-decorated car; the rally turned a ramp of sorts. Some simply impressive in pink, some spreading a message painted in green and others making a statement with car-tattoos. Now, that’s the latest. “It is a nice way to spend your holiday with your family and also work on your vehicle’s potential,” feels Rajesh Singh from the city who was game for fun with his family. As for the rally becoming an annual event, Mukesh Jain, director, Rashi Entertainment, said, “This rally is being done for the fourth time in Chandigarh and the response that we have generated is tremendous. We are planning to carry the exercise forward in cities like Ludhiana, Jallandhar and even Kolkatta. We hold the promise of giving the city a wholesome entertainment every year.”
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Walk when you work
Sachin Kalra
Look for opportunities to stand: You'll burn more calories standing than sitting. Try a standing desk, a high table or counter. Eat lunch while standing. Trade instant messaging and phone calls for walks to other desks or offices. Take fitness breaks: Rather than hanging out in the lounge with coffee or a snack, take a brisk walk or do some gentle stretching. Pull your chin toward your chest until you feel a stretch along the back of your neck, or slowly bring your shoulders up toward your ears. Trade your office chair for a fitness ball: A firmly inflated fitness ball can make a good chair. You'll improve your balance and tone your core muscles while sitting at your desk. You can even use the fitness ball for wall squats or other exercises during the day. Keep exercise equipment in your work area: Store resistance bands - stretchy cords or tubes that offer weight-like resistance when you pull on them - or small hand weights in a desk drawer or cabinet. Do arm curls between meetings or tasks. Use the restroom on another floor and take the stairs: Which would definitely account for some calorie loss. Conduct meetings on the go: When it's practical, schedule walking meetings or brainstorming sessions. Do laps inside your building or, if the weather cooperates, take your walking meetings outdoors. If you travel for work, plan ahead: Suppose you are stuck at the airport waiting for your flight, grab your bags and take a brisk walk. Choose a hotel that has fitness facilities - such as treadmills, weight machines or a pool - or bring your equipment with you. Jump-ropes and resistance bands are easy to sneak into a suitcase. Of course, you can do jumping jacks, crunches and other simple exercises without any equipment at all. Here are five easy stretches and exercises to get the blood flowing. Slightly increasing your level of activity will aid in increasing your energy level. More energy can lead to greater productivity at your job. Stretches - Before stretching - walk around the office for about 3-5 minutes. Neck stretches: Slowly tilt your head toward your shoulder and hold for ten seconds each side. Keep this one slow and easy, as nexk gets easily injured. Arm shoulders: Pull your arm across your chest, hook your other arm around it to pull the tension out of your upperback and rear shoulders. Back / legs: Lean forward at the waist either from the standing position or sitting and bring your chest toward your thighs. Slowly try to straighten your legs - stretching your hamstrings. Thigh stretch: Sit on left edge of your chair or stand. Grab your left ankle and pull it upward toward your buttocks. Switch sides. Calves stretch: Stand and lean into your desk with your heels on the floor. Bend your knees slightly to stretch your achilles tendons. Exercises Legs squats: Stand in front of your chair and repeat sitting down and standing up 10 times three times a day. Shoulder shrugs: Just pull your shoulders as high as you can and roll them forward ten times and backward ten times throughout the day. Dumbbell curls: While on the phone, you can grab a dumbbell and do bicep curls for 20 repetitions, three times a day. Straighten your arms by your side and bring your hand (dumbbell) to your shoulder. Keep your palms up. Bench dips: Using your chair or sturdy table, place your hands on the edge of the object and bend your arms to slowly lower yourself about six inches lower than the seat. Raise yourself by straightening your arms. Repeat this three times a day. kalrasachin@hotmail.com
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Social service
You might go on to spend hours together in a gym, undertake strenuous workout, follow instructions coming from the best trainer available there, dieting and eating just right yet nothing would help. Fitness has another vital clause, which is often not prioritised though, being social. Something, University of Exeter and Queensland, Australia has also emphasised on in a recent study that mentions, "The quality of social life seems to impact our health and well-being even more than diet and exercise. There is a mounting evidence to show that membership of a social group can cut down the risk of conditions like stroke and dementia." And people who don't do it, as our city based sociologist Rajesh Gill says, might suffer from stress and depression, "People who are social tend to share their problems of life with friends and family as against people who are extreme introverts and secretive. They then might suffer from acute depression, in which case exercising and dieting wouldn't be of any help either." The more you share, the more you will feel relaxed. Our psychological well-being is directly proportional to our physical fitness. Punita Singh, a city-based counsellor adds more to the fact, "Our body behaves in sync with our metal condition. It has been scientifically proved if we are stress free and in a good state of mind, we will also recover better from any health problem." She feels a healthy social life and lots of friends help us find solutions to our everyday problems. A point validated in the study by Alex Haslam, professor at the University of Exeter too, "Social life is an indispensable part of who we are and what we need to be in order to lead rich and fulfilling lives. For this reason groups are central to mental functioning, health and well-being." A social circle is also important at the gym. How else would you make routine exercises interesting? Gaurav Sanotra, manager, Elemention Health club, Golf Range interprets how social life can affect gyming, "Level of motivation has to be very high to be able to do the same, tiring exercises for hours together. One with a small group of friends at the gym would be more regular as compared to someone who is a loner." For the same reasons, the club has now introduced different slots based one age group, profession, and attitude of people. "For people who wish to do aggressive workout like kick boxing, a separate group has been made as that would help keep everyone's motivation level high." Various other studies conducted around the world substantiate the significance of a strong social support. Dr Simmi Waraich, consultant psychiatrist, lists some, "Harvard School of Public Health conducted a study on 2,000 men that found that those who have a better social support system are less likely to suffer from a stroke. Another study Thomas Rutledge, a famous psychiatrist from San Diego also suggested that isolated women have more chances from suffering a stroke then those with a friend circle." She suggests one should be proactive in the society, "As that helps win recognition and make friends, important for a full-filling life." ashima@tribunemail.com
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One man, many missions
Yakeen ke noor se roshan hein raaste apne, Yeh voh chiraag hein, tufaan jinhein bujha naa ska…” The Urdu couplet veritably reflects the resolute decision of octogenarian patriot art promoter H.S.Bhatty. The man born to lead, lived by the resolve, all through his struggle for freedom in Hong Kong and Singapore and later promotion of Punjabi culture especially theatre.
A strategic planner, fighter, broadcaster for INA and successful businessman and above all an art lover, Hukam Singh Bhatty has a multi dimensional persona. The Tri city Artists under the aegis of Association of Performing Artists raised a monetary award for one lac rupees as a part of their gratitude to the master art promoter. the contriubutions of Bhatty are served in his biography Bansafe da phull authored by Joginder Singh
Kairon. Born in Hong Kong in 1923 on the day of Baisakhi, Hukam was brought up by a Chinese maid, so Chinese remained his mother tongue. Spending his student years in Hong Kong and London, it was in 1941 during his summer vacations that for the first time he visited his native village, Sahlon near Phillaur in Punjab. Bhatty yaws in the forefront of freedom struggle as a student leader, editor of revolutionary magazine Inqualab and broadcaster for the Indian National League, which later raised its head as Indian National Army (INA). Bhatty remained in jail for over three years and after release came to Jallandhar for a job before shifting to Bombay to be in Radio making and later TV industry. He started Punjabi Kala Kendra with Balraj Sahni, producing plays like Kanak di Balli, Loona and many more. he became the secretary General Punjab Arts Council to establish Punjab Kala Bhavan, which has now blossomed as a centre of multidimensional cultural activities. |
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Saturday night fever
Stash shares that people in Middle-East appreciate Bollywood more than we do here. “Bollywood is a global phenomenon and people like it whether it is old or new. Besides, today deejays have incorporated almost all genres, reggae, commercial, house and pop in Bollywood.” Back at Score, ‘partyites’ rocked to popular tracks. Not only did they dance, they sang aloud too. Voodoo, too had a similar blast with DJ Tejas and his hadippa numbers. Punjabi’s couldn’t have asked for more. ‘Remix’ ‘Bollywood’ was the theme here as well. Double Tadka, what say people! Jasmine Singh |
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Wrinkle-free
Botox, fillers, face lifts, cosmetic surgeries, anything to look young! Latest in the league is stem cell therapy, proving to be a boon in the anti aging process. Dr. K.M. Kapoor, Senior Consultant, Medical Cosmetology, Fortis Hospital Mohali, lets us know about the process and how eager are women to try out different anti aging measures. "In this latest and technically advanced procedure, a piece of skin is taken to the lab, the cells of the patient extracted and grown over a period of 2 weeks."
Stem cell therapy has already become a rage in Europoe, with a lot of women opting for it. As for other anti aging procedures, botox is also very popular, "The reason for the same is it is less time consuming, painless and cost effective. The popularity of botox is so much that not may people is aware that it is a brand." One can also get the botox done to get fuller lips and tighter skin. "Facial skin shows the first signs of aging like sagging, crow lines, frown lines, which can be easily treated through the these latest technology."
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Now, who likes to work under
pressure? Trying to find your ground in life, with work, kids and a
nagging family to settle with. And then comes the stress, to perform, to
prove, to sustain, to survive and sometimes to just live.
"It's a case of trying
your own medicine yourself," says Dr Simmi Waraich, consultant
psychiatrist, Fortis- Mohali. With a 24/7 job that puts her inside
people's mind, how does she soaks out the tension? "It is true that
the work fatigue or the compassion fatigue drains you out sometimes. But
it's all about working on your routine, and skills combat
negativity," she says. Practice what thy preach? "Sure.
Communication becomes very important. Be open to talk out your stress, if
you are dealing with a difficult case, talk to your colleagues. Simple
techniques like spending quality time with yourself, taking a walk in the
park or bird watching helps getting refreshed and relaxed." Her
mantra is playing on her other interests than work, be it watching a
movie, exercises or a going for jogging.
Actor Vivek Oberoi has revealed that Salman Khan’s brother Sohail had supported him in his fight with the superstar. “He (Sohail) was my best friend and he had even fought for me with Salman. And he had told me, ‘I will sort it out, don’t worry!” Vivek said.
The beauty of the skin and hair depend on good internal health and high-level fitness. If the body receives adequate and balanced amounts of the essential nutrients, the organ systems will function well and this is bound to reflect on external beauty.
Any withdrawal symp toms.
Bollywood actor Dino Morea, who left modelling for a career in acting, says he misses being on the ramp. The actor, who was a successful model, started his movie career with Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in 1996, said, “I do miss modelling, I do miss walking the ramp a lot.” The actor was in the capital to walk the ramp for designer Manoviraj Khosla at the Van Heusen India Mens Week.
Rocking Saturday Night offered a double dose of entertainment. Two rocking DJs — Stash from Dubai and Vaggy offered a remixed version of popular Bollywood tracks from their recently released album Double Tadka. Why would fun be double then? “Yahan key hum Sikander, hum tumhey chahtey hain aisey, partyites swayed old and new tracks,” offers DJ Stash who is thrilled with the great vibes he received at Score. “This is my first visit to Chandigarh. I must say it was awesome. I didn’t know party-goers are so well versed with music,” he explains.