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Fair enough!
Nothing gets bigger than this in a city like Chandigarh. We are talking about the ongoing Chadigarh National Crafts Mela at Kalagram. A clone of Surajkund Mela, the Chandigarh Administration and the North Zone Cultural Centre promised us everything we could possibly ask for — 150 craftsmen from all over the country, 300 performing artistes, a sky dining experience and authentic Punjabi and Kashmiri cuisines. And on our part, we have written about everything that caught our roving eyes — its village-like ambience, the crafts on display, the beauty of the city’s skyline viewed from a height of 167 feet and rare patta chitras and other art from far-flung places.
Though as visitors, we were looking for a little more variety in the craft and food department, we are not complaining — because this is the first attempt and if the Home and Cultural Affairs secretary Ram Niwas’ word is anything to go by, this one is going to get only bigger and better. We believe him. But no amount of promise and hope for bettering it could draw our attention away from the plight of the performing artistes, who were seen whiling away time in the sprawling lawns at Kalagram. The first group that drew our attention was the Bihu troupe called Junbiri Sanskritik Goshthi from Guwahati, Assam, mostly for their colourful muga shirt but colourless faces. Having travelled for about more than 2500 km by train, the six girls and seven boys are spending most of their times finding a shaded corner to rest when they are off stage. “We are so tired that we are almost in two minds, whether to stay on or go back,” confide a few boys from the troupe as we strike a conversation in their mother tongue Assamese. Well, their complaint is not just about the usual problems any North-Eastern face outside — language and food. “We are brought from our lodge around 7 am and after that, we are here with no place to even sit. In the name of green room, there are two changing rooms, which cater to all 300 artistes. There are no adequate toilet facilities for such a huge number of participants. We boys manage somehow, but it is difficult for the girls and we have a 12 year old in our group,” says group manager Rajib Kalita and member Utpal Bora. Our heart goes out for them, specially because Bihu dance requires both male and female dancers to wear muga silk which can be quite uncomfortable to wear for long hours in this hot weather and it crumples easily. Same goes for the members of Academy of Indigenenous Music from Manipur. Here to perform Dhol Cholan and Manipuri martial art, the group carries a huge number of dhol, dholak and mridanga and find it difficult to keep their instruments. So, how are they surviving? “We have been lucky enough to find this place under these trees and we have brought a few rugs. Some of us doze off while others keep watch,” says Laishram Somen Singh, the programme co-ordinator. Disappointed they are at the arrangements but how about people’s response. Does the applause from the visitors make up in the end of the day? We ask the veterans to give us an insight. Ramesh Lal Dhurbe and his troupe that bring a slice of Adivasi culture from Madhya Pradesh says the Chandigarh Crafts Mela has to go a long way to catch up with the Surajkund Mela, both in terms of arrangement and participation. “Do not lose heart, Surajkund is huge and international but this one too is not all that bad,” comes this comforting piece of advice from nagara player Raghbir Singh from Faridabad, Haryana, who has been a regular participant at Surajkund since 1985. We have not. We may have had our share of disagreements, tiffs and even controversies regarding this mela, but then we are known for our never-say-die attitude, aren’t we? And, Surajkund is only 27 years ahead of us! parbina@tribunemail.com
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No wasted effort, this!
Sans glamour or glitter, not abiding by any forecast or trends, unbothered about textures or cuts, fashion, when unfettered with obligations looks somewhat like this — empty egg trays pinned together to make a bag which are painted with bright colours and sequined with plain stitch buttons or magnetic tape of old music cassettes weaved intricately into a halter blouse or waste photograph negatives stitched to make a one piece dress.
Fashion takes up a novel, more importantly a noble cause of using waste material to create clothes, accessories and even decorative pieces at the NIIFT-Mohali. Final year students of the institute through their collection, Best Out of Waste, redefines fashion as, ‘a medium that effectively reaches out to the masses and has the potential to propagate any cause’. The cause, this collection has taken up is, “To educate that waste can be re-used in different ways, even to create stuff that one would find chic,” says Wajahat Hussain, assistant professor at the institute, the brain behind the concept. So, here we have a dummy sporting a sleeveless jacket, made of magazine glazed papers stitched together and a short skirt made of old CDs. The one-stop shop for all these useful waste materials was various scrap dealers in the city. “We bought from them all stuff that we have used here for our collection,” informs Kalyani Gupta, a student, who along with her other three group members, gave shape to a music junkie, made in the shape of a bicycle, using chair frames and beer cans. If not for scrap dealers, how else they would have made a table with a glass, supported by around 20 empty beer bottles or a chair put in place with otherwise useless rusted cycle rims and another one by using some 50 beer cans. A must-see is also a clock here, the frame of which is a used tyre of a scooter and the stand is made of a blade of a washing machine. Adding to the home décor’s long list is, a lamp put together with a cycle rim and a car filter (some contribution to the cause is from the automobile industry as well). It took the students mere five days to ready everything. Those, who correlate fashion with only clothes and accessories, look out for the stuff here. Niharika Pandey and her friends have made a bag that by all means bears a designer look. She explains the process of making the bag; “We bought show soles from the cobbler and washed them. After they dried, we painted stripes mixing black with bright colours. And then, colourful laces were used to tie the soles together and give it the shape of a bag.” Some creativity here! But more than channelising creativity, the aim was to create something sustainable with the declared waste material. Fashion isn’t façade this time, it’s real. Meant for a real purpose, ‘not to add to waste’. Wajahat knows it better. ashima@tribunemail.com |
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Goshtaba to Gohana sweets
Informing us about this variety of sweetmeat, an employee at the stall says, "This one is our specialty and we can bet that one won't find the same taste anywhere." Ask him why call it jaleb, not jalebi, and he says, "It's bigger in size and much thicker, hence is the name." So, are the ingredients different than what we use in normal jalebi? "No, it's the same. The only difference is in the karigiri. We use a thicker mould to make a jaleb." Priced at Rs 150 per kg, you can have one piece of this sweetmeat at Rs 40 and we can assure this will suffice your need for kuch meetha ho jaye. Gulab jamun is another sweet that they have and this one has nothing so special about it except that they are made in pure ghee. These are priced at Rs 100 per kg. Now to some spicy mix. Admix of the Persian and Afghanistani style of cooking, Wazwan is another delicacy that is attracting a number of people. While you can have both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian delicacies at this stall, the specialty is, it is made from fresh mutton or lamb meat. "For every dish, waza sorts the meat of a particular part of lamb and other wazas mince it. The entire wazwan is cooked in firewood called Wir in Kashmiri. No gas stoves are used. Well, most dishes are spicy. "The spices are added towards the end to retain the fineness of the dish," says Mohammad Siddiqui, one of the chefs at the stall. A treat for the foodies, though there are seven dishes that are considered integral to Kashmiri cuisine (tabakhmaz, rogan josh, rista, aabgosh, dhaniwal korma, marchingan korma and gushtaba), what's available at the stall are rogan josh, rista, goshtaba, dhanikorma, shermal, seekh kebab, tchaman, rajmah rice, dum aloo and saffrom kahwa. Lip smacking, but spicy, there are some special herbs that are used to prepare these delicacies. Says Siddiqui, "Every dish is made in a special way and it's the use of some special spices and herbs that make Kashmiri khana different from others. Like we use prawn (kashmiri onion) in our dishes and this gives a different flavour to the food." That's interesting. But what about rogan josh? How is it different from what we get here? "Our gravy is thicker and like I said, instead of normal onions we use prawns, matwolf and some other assorted herbs that make the difference." The breads of Kashmir, too, are unique. And, when you are experimenting, do try the shirmal or the crisp biscuits served with kahwa, the unique Kashmiri chai. Well, if you didn't know the meal concludes with kahwa- a green tea flavoured with saffron, cardamon, dalchini, kesar, gulkand and almonds. So, you can also conclude your meal with this sweet drink. jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Camaraderie in cubicles
The most complicated relationship at workplace is that with your boss. Now, everybody loves to hate their boss, but no one is stupid enough to confess it. The guidelines say that one should always maintain a distance from the boss. Care to ask why? "If you are too friendly with your boss, it can breed contempt. It is not advisable to be buddies with your boss, but yeah a co-operative attitude helps in discussing the problems without offending the office decorum," feels Jaspreet Walia, another professional from city. So, does that mean the balancing act is hard to get. "Not exactly. If you are not comfortable with your workplace atmosphere, your productivity is hampered. Plus who wants to be tagged as the most hated person in the office? Interaction becomes necessary, and as an authority figure too one should know when to switch to professional and personal fronts with your co-workers. Nobody likes a dischord, but a boss too should be understanding, guiding and justify his/her behaviour towards each employee," says Ritika Chauhan, DGM of a city-based media organisation. But given the hours one spends at the workplace, it is a home away from home. And with corporates indulging in interpersonal bonding strategies, striking the chord at workplace is not all that hard. "Every organisation encourages bonding among the employees. But a lot depends on the hierarchy. If your boss is open to communication then it makes for a cordial relationship. But with a closed and inflexible approach, you cannot avoid the stress and undermining the productivity," says Dr Simmi Wariach, consultant psychiatrist, Fortis, Mohali.
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Couture & cause
Its CEO Ashvinder Singh talked about his corporate vision as well as about many causes he supported. He formally launched company's fall winter collection on this occasion. Change in weather necessitates sprucing up of wardrobes and USI has brought enough variety to meet the demands of its style conscious clientele. There are arresting colour palettes, graphic tees, trendy silhouettes and fashion accessories in its repertoire. Talking about USI Enviro Club, an organisation he has especially created to generate awareness about various environmental issues he said, "The club's motive is not just to provide awareness about these issues but also to address them with meaningful interventions." USI Enviro Club supports many causes by creating awareness in the society on World Environment Day, raising funds for Blind Relief Association on Diwali, celebrating Rose day with cancer patients, commemorating Aids awareness week, spread awareness on Anti Corruption with United Nations Organization. USI has worked in association with reputed organizations like CPAA, BRA, CRY. In menswear USI has come out with a mix of classy and trendy. Fresh olive greens, oxford blues, coffee brown, plum pink and their fine detailing gives an edge to USI rugby and classic polo tees. USI women's collection has rich colours, stunning knits, trendy silhouettes and winter softness. But dominating trends of USI collection are high waist slim fit denims, knit shrugs and warm colours for winter evening.
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Lucknowi embroidery and Banarasi saris from Uttar Pradesh is the evergreen stuff available here. "The cost of Lucknowi suits range from Rs 700 to 4,500. The cost depends on the thread used for embroidery. If it is silk, the cost would be more," informs Mohammed Parvez of Kahkasha Creations. As the winter is just around the corner, Oriental Traders from J&K will find many buyers. The pashmina shawls ranging from Rs 750 to 35,000, in traditional designs are available here. Aditya Sharma from Weavers, who have brought chanderi silk saris, claims that only vegetable colours have been used for dying, which are skin friendly. If you are looking for designer stuff at reasonable prices, Rafi Bani's Glitters has it. The range falls between Rs 1,800 to 8,000. —TNS
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Dillogical
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Well, now EMA (extra marital affair) may be a call far away from cliché, but the options to carry out a successful EMA with, are- choosing the right person for EMA is another serious affair. Okay, lets do a check; what does the umpteen movies, scandalous novels, trashy chat room blogs and MB's has taught you over the years? That for men praying for an EMA to happen, only a specific category of women qualify as 'the other women'. And who makes to the list… The top honours goes to the Secretary. Yeah, the most stylish, evil and hated female in the office b**** category. Why? Coz she is the one playing the better half of the despotic boss in the office. She's smart, her skirt length is inversely proportional to her popularity amongst the male colleagues and she knows exactly what her boss wants. But wait a minute, is that exactly what a secretary looks like? Atleast the filmy ones do , leave aside what the real picture shows (have you seen a Katrina Kaif (Race) avtar of secretary in an office? I haven’t). The 'strictly professional' affair is not what you want get inspired from love thy neighbour. The some-times-sexy-sometimes-sweet next-door neighbour comes second. You must have noticed her in a chance encounter in the lift or community get together. But well, her demure manner and I-m-not-innocent attitude teases you to go ahead and do the dare. Well, maybe the fantasy is a little overblown, and your next door opens to a nagging, fat, housewife. But anything to solace a wandering soul! Another case of learning the art of handling affairs comes from the sultry, sexy behind the desk teacher. And your son can earn you some brownie points too by becoming her favourite in class (and you are justified too, as teachers are considered as second to parents for a child). Now all teachers in the world are not Sushmita Sens and Simi Grewals, but it's alright coz even you too don't exactly fit into the picture of an SRK. So, no right to be judgemental. If that was all about the options in the market for a EMA expert, as far as affairs are concerned, the whole idea preaches - do it, feel and observe it and then discuss about it. |
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Renee writes Getting out of bed in the morning is a big drag or I could say, a struggle. I feel like a zombie the whole day. Sometimes, when I go to the grocery store or supermarket. I realise I have come home with all the wrong stuff. Standing in front of the shelves, I am incapable of making any decision, even like what brand of tea to buy or which juice do I like. How can I live my life like this? I am desperate. Sangeeta Sarin Well, firstly get a proper diagnosis done through a doctor. Sometimes, depression symptoms are a sign of physical illness. It could be a hormonal imbalance like a thyroid dysfunction or it could even be anemia. It could be just plain accumulated stress. My experience as a Stress Management consultant has shown me many cases where most physical diseases are actually the outcome of extreme stress. May be you are completely overwhelmed with all that you are having to deal with in your life and you just need to get away from it. Learn to take mental holidays, if you think your finances do not permit you to take physical ones. Change your activity pattern. Take time off to introspect. Think of something you really want to do and just go out and do it. Also, get into some form of physical exercise whether it is playing badminton or taking a walk. When you let your adrenalin flow it all works out. Cry another day
We have been dating for five years and now suddenly, I feel at a loose end because my girlfriend, who is an engineer, has been transferred to Delhi. Although, we are in touch over the phone everyday and she re-assures me of her love, I cannot help thinking that she is perhaps seeing somebody else over there. Each time I suggest she comes over, she has an excuse. She is an extremely attractive, smart and vivacious woman. I am consumed with jealousy, what should I do ? Sumant Bhardwaj Perk up! Don't be such a loser. You just can't give up because you are in separate cities now. If you were sure about your relationship for five years, what happened now? The best thing for you to do is to be open about your feelings with her. Tell her about the agonizing pangs you are suffering. For all you know she might be going through the same emotions herself and is looking for some sort of re-assurance from you. Take it from me, catch the next Shatabadi to Delhi and pour your heart out to this damsel. Believe me you will not regret it. Let out the stress
I am a woman in my early 40's, have a beautiful home a great husband and three wonderful children. It all seems in order on the outside but I just don't seem to be able to sleep. I get up four-five times in the night, sip on some water and go back to bed. I keep staring at the ceiling most of the night. My family thinks I am an insomniac. What do I do? Kiran Mehra Having it all on the surface is all a part of the game. It is obvious that something is not right somewhere in your life. May be it seems all hunky dory on the surface but scratch it a little and a mountain of miseries is perhaps ready to explode. You touched an avalanche there, sleep is a natural phenomenon and we all need adequate rest to function normally in our day-to-day chores. I would advise you various ways of dealing with issues which might be bothering you before going to bed. Please don't try to brush them under the carpet as it will not help. Give yourself a break from feeling that you have to deal with anything. Just allow yourself to be. The best thing is to calm yourself with meditation and relaxation exercises. Give yourself 10 minutes before retiring to bed. You will naturally go into relaxation mode and fall off to sleep. |
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Pet pleasure
Petsetgo a pet care and accessories brand announced its entry into the Punjab market by setting up a dealer network in Chandigarh. The new product range consists of a diverse range varying from pet food, accessories, pet grooming, pet care etc. Speaking about the expansion, Raghav Modi, CEO, Petsetgo said "Punjab is a crucial market for any pet care company as the number of pet owners and the affinity towards pets is widely predominant in this region. Our products have been accepted by many pet lovers across the Delhi NCR region and we hope to achieve the same in Punjab as well." Targeted at providing end-to-end solutions, Petsetgo offers unmatched quality and guaranteed durability for all its products. Backed by umpteen years of experience in providing the very best of products worldwide, the organisation has now branched out to establish its Indian operations and create a niche market that will pamper, protect and care for your beloved pets. Brands like Karlie from Germany, Nova Foods and Camon from Italy, Rogz from South Africa, Isle of Dogs from America, Durapet from India, and Forcancs from South Korea are all available through the Petsetgo banner for consumers in India.
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Pet Pick
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A male Dalmatian dog, 6 -7 years old, white with black spots, very friendly and good-looking, wants a caring and loving home urgently. w
Six beautiful and adorable male and female, mixed gaddi breed Pups, one month old, blackish brown in colour; healthy and playful for adoption. w
A male kitten, grey in colour, two months old, very cute and naughty wants a loving home. Lost & found
w Lost a male Golden colour Labrador dog, one year old, wearing a black and red collar from Punjab Engineering college campus on 17th October 2009 evening. w
Lost a female Cocker Spaniel, nine months old, black and white in colour, wearing a black collar, lost from H. No: 3066, Sector - 28 D Chandigarh on 6th October 2009. For any information, contact: PFA-Chandigarh at 0172-2749080, 2749211 |
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Granddaughters who live with their paternal grandmothers are likely to live longer, says a new UK study. However, in case of grandsons, the presence of a gran is not a good idea. According to the research from Cambridge University, the survival rate of a granddaughter living in the same house as her paternal grandmother is higher than if she were just living with her immediate family, reports The Independent. To reach the conclusion, Molly Fox of Cambridge University and her colleagues analysed the birth and death records of seven populations in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa who had lived in different periods going back to the 17th century. In the study, they looked at infant mortality in the first three years of life and found that it differed depending on whether paternal or maternal grandmothers were present in a grandchild's early life. "The presence of a paternal grandmother in all seven of the populations had a harmful effect on grandsons because her presence was linked with an increase in mortality," Fox said. "Meanwhile, in six out of seven populations, the paternal grandmother's presence in her granddaughter's early life had a beneficial effect in terms of the risk of mortality. "This difference between paternal grandsons and granddaughters would explain a lot of the inconsistencies in previous studies, where the sex of the grandchild was not considered," Fox said. "We've only looked at infant mortality, and the mechanism itself remains mysterious. Other studies have given evidence against conscious favouritism towards one grandchild or another," she said. The study, in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, could help to explain the evolution of female longevity: grandmothers live beyond their menopause to help bring up their grandchildren. — ANI
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Cause driven
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor rode a cycle in Bhopal on Tuesday to spread awareness about the benefits of a pollution free environment. The 'Green Planet Bicycle Riders Association', a voluntary organisation promoting awareness of environment protection and global warming, sponsored the event. Kapoor joined other cyclists, thereby suggesting that others cycle at least for short-distances to help save energy and improve their health. "Our universe is going through global warming. Petroleum and other fuels are causing pollution, so whatever we can do to protect our health, our planet and to save greenery should be done. I believe cycling is a great mode of transportation. I completely encourage it. It not only helps in maintaining good health but also saves our planet," said Kapoor. Kapoor was shooting for his forthcoming film Rajniti in the city. Film director Prakash Jha also took a cycle ride. "Our universe is facing the brunt of energy consumption. So I believe this first initiative to promote greenery via cycling is a great effort. If most of the people would walk or cycle or use no-fuel consumption vehicle, it would be great help in saving our planet," said Jha. —ANI
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Lost and found…
The dialogue is steamy, the actors pout and smoulder, but this isn't a typical day at a Bollywood studio -- the movie icons are part of a fashion trend that's got Indians wearing their favourite movies. Fashion designer Nida Mahmood's creations include jackets printed with memorable lines from classic Hindi films such as Sholay and Don while the faces of superstars such as Amitabh Bachchan adorn bright wraps. Mahmood, who is showing at India's biggest fashion event this week, said her clothes were a throwback to the now outdated art of painting Bollywood movie posters by hand. "Poster artists went out of work 15 years ago. My main endeavour is to get this art back into circulation," Mahmood, said at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi. "In my own small way I would like people to remember what this art is all about." Slick digital billboards or computer-generated images have replaced the large-than-life hand-painted posters which once provided a livelihood to hundreds of artists. Today, only a handful remain and Mahmood has employed five of these artists to create her unique collection which also includes handbags, traditional saris, keychains and coasters. Business has so far been brisk, with many buyers picking up Mahmood's fashions at the event and from overseas. "There's been a lot of business. I'm booking orders in Japan and the Middle East," Mahmood said as a customer picked up one of her $43 purses. Mahmood does not recreate old posters but designs her own using a computer. She then asks the artists to paint the design on clothing fabrics and other materials. The designer has become so enamoured by poster art that she created a company dedicated to maintaining the artists' livelihood. Mahmood captured the attention of India's prolific fashion industry last year with a collection based on tea, the beverage of choice for most Indians whose country is also major grower of the crop. The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, which ends on Wednesday, saw more than 100 designers vying for the attention of around 175 local and international buyers. — Reuters
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Silent mode
"Actually I hadn't slept at all. I had been working non-stop for London Dreams for the last one week with just three-four hours of sleep. Anyway I'm making up for the exhausting week with the most peaceful and happy birthday of my life," Asin, who turned 24 Monday, said. Asin brought in her birthday with a quiet dinner on Sunday night with her close friends. "It was eight of my closest friends at dinner. We had a ball. At midnight they made me cut a cake. I felt 12 years old again." Earlier during the evening Asin arrived home to a big surprise. "When I opened the door the entire house was done up with balloons by my parents, just like they used to do for my birthdays when I was a child. I had to burst quite a few balloons because there was no room to even walk. I've never felt happier," she said. On her birthday the actor gorged on food and has regained all the weight that she had to lose for her role in London Dreams. "I had to be much thinner for my character. Now in 24 hours I think I've regained all the weight that I lost for London Dreams. I've been gorging non-stop on chocolates and chocolate cake. And there's still so much left," said Asin, who made it big in Bollywood with Ghajini. The second-half of the day was devoted to the kids in her highrise apartment. They all love their Asin didi and wouldn't miss her birthday for the world.
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After a polio case being reported from Mohali, close on the heels of similar reports from Ludhiana and Jalandhar, our anti-polio volunteers are bound to be on a high alert.
Food is the spice of life and music of the soul. And, presenting an amalgamation of two is the first Chandigarh National Crafts Mela at Kalagram, where you'll find the perfect blend of cuisine, craft and culture. With a number of food stalls and variety of cuisines to whet your appetite (though most are from apni tricity), we explored the ones who've come from other cities and states or we should say state (as there's only one food stall from so called other state, Jammu and Kashmir and another one from Gohana, a city in our neighbourhood state Haryana).
To food, and that too sweets first, let's talk about the much-liked jaleb. Wondering what? Well, this is a bigger and fatter form of our humble jalebi that has specially come from Lala Maturam Halwai from Gohana. A delicacy in itself, this one is made in pure ghee and what's special about it is, it's thicker, crisper and larger in size from the usual ones we see in out tricity.
Keep it short and sweet. Yeah, that's the mantra to follow if you don't want to carry that extra dose of stress with you from your workplace. Now, we have always taken pleasure in juicy office gossip, details of who's upto what and invented ways to get noticed in the professional group. But all hell breaks loose when you are the one the entire office is talking about, not in a good way that is. Considering the time one has to spend in office, you can't be measuring files, sending memos and putting paper clips all day long. So, you make bonds, with people, fellow workers and sometimes the boss. And that's what starts the stress, the gossip and the confusion.
"Workplace relationships are more complicated than your personal relationships. It's a place where stories happen at the drop of a hat, you have to watch every word and something harmless can be manipulated into your worst nightmare," believes this mass communications student interning with a media organisation. " Office is not a place to make friends, all the buddyship happens outside office,' she adds. Agrees Gaurav Verma, working as design engineer in GE Heathcare. "Relationships have no definition at a workplace. Its not just complicated but unpredictable too. Most times, your colleagues are your competitors. You don't have the option of getting personal in you profession." The statement does hit hard. So, there is no such thing called friendships in office. "I don't think so. I believe in corporate sector, most people are fake and workplace relationships prove to be unstable most of the times,' feels Gaurav. But then buddyship can happen outside the office. "Drawing a line doesn't mean you live in a closed circle, it just means that you keep it strictly professional. Being friendly not necessarily means going out of the way to please somebody but maintaining a healthy rapport," says Arpit Chaudhary, a bank professional. And what about the office romance that makes it to the top most incentives list of your career? "It also makes for the most talked about gossips in the office," says Gaurav. Truth is hard.
Uni Style Image, renowned casual wear venture, re-launched its showroom in Sector 17 on Wednesday and also launched its Fall Winter Collection 09/10.
You might not get many such opportunities where you can add to your wardrobe a Kutch kadhai or bandhini suit from Gujarat, a tussar sari from Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, maheshwari or chanderi silk from Madhya Pradesh or block printed dress materials from Andhra Pradesh. The Weaves Exhibition on at Kisan Bhutan-36 offers something from each state.
Isn't life full of clichés? The idea of a obedient son, loving daughter, sweet harmless crushes, college romance, falling in love, Mr Right, Little Miss perfect, grand wedding and a happy life. Now we would agree most of them have been strategically planted by mass media, for a layman its Bollywood, but these clichés need a permit or licence to take control behind the wheels on life's highway. And while most of them play around our heart, they even rule the forbidden territory. Like, extra marital affairs.
People for Animals, Chandigarh has the following animals for adoption. They are all healthy and simply adorable and would make loving and affectionate pets.
Asin Thottumkal, whose back-to-back promotional campaigns for London Dreams left her exhausted, ushered in her birthday quietly with a few friends and family members. She says it was the most "peaceful and happy birthday" of her life.