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Baton for all
There is a significant addition to the technological accomplishments of India. It doesn’t always need to be the multi-crore annual turnover of software developing IT companies; equally revenue generating IT outsourcing or space technology. Even the Queen’s baton made by Indians for the first Commonwealth Games in the country is a proud achievement! And here’s why. The baton has a small screen whose colours change as per the flags of a particular country. It also has the GPS facility, which can help track it anywhere in India. Another addition is an inbuilt voice recorder meant to record messages of important personalities and also a camera to capture all celebrations. “These hi-tech provisions were added to the baton to increase the involvement of the public and send across a message to the world that India is technologically progressing,” says Col KS Banshtu, director and relay commander, Commonwealth Games. One can also send in best wishes for the baton and the games via SMS. “It’s a novel concept to reach out to maximum people. Type Baton <space> your text message with the name and city, and SMS it to 53030,” he adds. And the love for the country gets reflected through the crest of the baton, which is made up of different coloured sand found in India, “This was intentionally done to make people emotionally connect to the baton and the games.” The usually hidden Queen’s message, which is read on the day of opening, is encrypted on the gold plating of the baton this time. “For the first time, the baton has travelled 70 countries and covered a distance of 1.70 kilometres. It has to be special in every way.” The realisation of how special it is came after the real experience. Before this, Queen’s Baton was one of the important symbols of the Commonwealth Games, but wasn’t perceived as a medium that would unite people. Col. Banshtu, at a few metres distance from the Queen’s baton when it entered India through the Wagah border, could make out a few voices that were celebrating: “Hindustan Zindabad! India India! I have never seen people getting so patriotic before.” He and his team of 90 people are visiting different cities with the baton. On Saturday evening when the baton will be handed over to Milkha Singh at Sector 16 stadium, Chandigarh, Col Banshtu expects the same jubilation. “People from different political parties have also celebrated the coming of the Queen’s Baton to India. Sports is common to all, irrespective of contrasting ideologies or religion.” He says the baton is special for Chandigarh as the city has produced many successful sportspersons. Something every Chandigarhian is proud of! ashima@tribunemail.com
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Golden moment
Who else can better explain the feeling of holding a baton than our very own Flying Sikh — Milkha Singh? “It’s a feel similar to that of winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1958. The games are being held in India for the first time and it is an award for Indians,” he says.
And what’s the feeling of being the chosen one? “I feel proud and elated to do the honours in the city. It is the recognition of the hardwork that I had done years back. It shows that people of India value their sportspersons.” For Milkha, the baton has a larger purpose to it. “It should inspire people to help their children take up sports. And more than them, it should inspire the administration and authorities concerned to make facilities for sports available to the general public.” On his wish list is a racetrack in the city, which can help aspiring athletes. “Be it cricket, lawn tennis or football, running is required to win any game. It’s the backbone of any sport. A race track and athletes would help raise the standard of any sport.” As for the preparation for Commonwealth Games, he feels the authorities have limited their concern to just the infrastructure at the cost of players. He feels that quality athletes can only be produced if parents give equal weightage to sports. He cites the example of Tiger Woods in golf, Ramesh Krishnan in tennis and Yuvraj Singh in cricket, all of whom were well supported by their parents. The baton is an award for the city and Milkha knows why. “The city is either known for its architecture or successful sportspersons. The baton should motivate people to put their children into sports.” Milkha is also for a fully equipped sports academy for the city, “Where all games are available to youngsters as per their interest; where there are enough coaches and equipment,” he signs off. |
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Romantic parody
This week we once again have a solitary release. No one seems to want to be up against a big film from Dharma productions, Karan Johar's home production house, which has not always been able to churn out the hits. The way in which his film Kurbaan which released solitarily, prior to his own directorial venture MNIK, tanked, is a case in point. The current film under review is directed by Punit Malhotra, yet another KJo protégé and has all it's pre-publicity hype concentrating on its entertainment possibilities. It may not be up there with the best romantic films of all time but I must say it provides enough fun popcorn moments to carry you through its slightly elongated runtime. Film: I Hate Luv storys Cast: Imran khan, Sonam Kapoor, Samir Dattani, Samir Soni, Bruna Abdullah, Ketki Dave, Anju Mahendra. Director: Punit Malhotra A love story that tries hard not to be stereotypical - Punit Malhotra's I hate luv storys subverts generic clichés and turns accepted tenets of romance on it's head. It's also a parody on the industry that seems obsessed with love stories. The storyline though is pretty non-existent. The plot exists of smartly manufactured 'situations' that are strung together by wispy threads constituting several subplots. It's a romantic comedy for sure but the mechanics at play are different from the run-of-the-mill. Jay (Imran) meets Simran (Sonam) in a cinema and they feel an attraction towards each other. But Simran is more or less engaged to the perfect guy Raj (Samir Dattani) while Jay is too much of a 'love' hater to make much out of a stray attraction. Then Simran comes to work for Jay's boss Veer Kapoor (Samir Soni), the foremost romance director of the film industry and things start hotting up. First they are just friends, then Simran falls in love with Jay, gets rejected and then when Jay is finally ready to acknowledge his love for Simran, she rejects him. The script turns around conventionally accepted filmy truisms of romance. What hitherto had been a male preserve in a romance gets transferred to the female. So while Simran manages to get on with her life and make practical decisions despite being emotionally suckered by humiliation and rejection, Jay is shown as weeping copious tears, baring his heart to his mother and also gets ridiculed for behaving in girlie fashion when it's his turn to get rejected. The relationship between Simran and Raj is typically Ken and Barbie. He is good-looking, has a solid well-paying job and follows the norm (read cliché) where romance is concerned. They wear the same colours, love the same things and get so boring in their 'together' choices that it takes Jay's entry into their lives to force them to evaluate their own antiseptic relationship. The discontent is verbalised but visually there appears to be a disconnect. We get to know all this mainly from the superbly written dialogues and not from the visual plotting. The plotting is not sharp enough. The so-called fights between Simran and Raj appear to be mere expressions of minor discontent and not supportive of a dramatic shift in affection towards Jay. But the parallel plotlines bring in greater rewards. Veer's attempt to make the mushiest romance of all-time titled Pyar Pyar Pyar with reigning matinee superstars shores up the humour nicely. Veer appears to be a cross between Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Yash Chopra with character traits of the former and directorial savoir faire of the latter. His antics thereof are consistently chuckle-worthy. The second half turnaround where Jay starts to feel his loss appears to be similar to the one in but it's not as convincing. It appears manipulative. The run in towards the climax also appears rushed. So much time was spent in establishing the stereotypes that the development becomes haphazard and the runtime gets extended to almost unbearable limits. Vishal-Shekar's music also tends to be a drag. Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor make sincerity a cornerstone of their respective performances. They appear likable and believable. The chemistry between them may not be entirely palpable but the freshness of their pairing and the visible vibes that they share translates well on screen. Despite the lack of a credible story and the predictable ending, this film is worth a watch mainly because of the appropriate candy-coloured cinematography, reams of sparkling wit, great comedic timing and humorously edged performances provide for some consistent popcorn styled entertainment! johnsont307@gmail.com
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Party punk
Celebrations mean fun, food and looking fabulous. Now add punk to it and that's what the five-year anniversary bash of Pallavi hotels and resorts has on its menu. The party will bring two of the most electrifying performers to the city on July 5 — Dj Sanj and Delhi-based band Faridkot. Groove with Dj Sanj on Bhangra in UK style. The celebrated DJ, music producer and MC will be at his best, playing hit remixes Balle Balle Hogi Mitro and more. The king of Bollywood Punk will roll out hits like Twist, Aahun Aahun, Laila Laila et al to rock the dance floor. On a high after his successful stint with Love Aaj Kal, the artiste brings Kar Le Twist and American Desi featuring artists like Miss Pooja, Raj Brar, Taz and Master Saleem. He also produced the song Punjabi Mundey from the upcoming Punjabi movie, Mel Karade Rabba. "The party metre will have everybody, from youngsters to the grown ups, grooving to the retro, punk to Bollywood. "Amazing music complemented by delicious food, where else would you want to be if not here?" asks Sherry, organiser of the event. The second star attraction of the event would be the band Faridkot. The Delhi-based group who rocked India on the Channel V's Launchpad will be at their best, mixing Hindi rock aesthetics with electronica. Their hit, Laila, will be on the top of the playlist. In case you got fascinated by the name only, wait till they describe themselves. "A new confusion in Pop!" Given their genre, pop, funk, melody and jazz, guess that's the best possible description! "The occasion will also see the launch of our new corporate logo and attractive surprise gifts as well as services for our customers," said Himanshu Aggarwal, CEO, Pallavi Hotels and resorts. — Neha Walia
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In his career spanning 5 decades, Haasan has only helmed two films, Hey Ram (2000) and Veeru Mandi (2004), and he is raring to call the shots again, having already zeroed in on prospective scripts. "I will direct more films. Many young actors want me to direct and guide them. There are so many actors, people and talents, who haven't got their moment of glory and if possible I'd like to help all of them. There are some scripts I am looking at," said Haasan. The 55-year-old, who won his first National Award in 1960 at the age of five for his debut in Kalathur Kannamma, said that both his daughters are fiercely independent and make their own decisions. "I don't interfere in their career decisions, I give advice when it's asked for. Akshara has started as an assistant on a film, though it's not a part of my production house," said Haasan of his 19-year-old daughter. Akshara and Shruthi are Haasan's daughters with actress Sarika, who separated from the actor in 2002.Haasan had flown in to attend the inauguration from Italy where he is shooting with Madhavan and Trisha for the film Manmadhan Ambu. — PTI
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Even though Twitter seems to be the flavour of the season for Bollywood denizens, actress Kareena Kapoor has launched her own website. Her official website www.kareenakapoor.me is now up and fans are already thronging the site. The site is inventively designed by Kareena and is easy to navigate, a spokesperson for the actress said in a statement issued here. On the home page, Kareena has written Post-it notes for her fans. These notes will be updated regularly. "This is my own site, my own space. I like the idea of leaving Post-it notes for my fans. I have created a special fan book where fans can write to me directly," Kareena says. "Also, 1GOAL campaign which uses the power of football to ensure that education for all of which I am a part, will reach a number of people who are not familiar with Indian cinema. This site will be a window to India and Indian cinema," the actor added. — PTI
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The actors and film director arrived at Diu airport yesterday and are likely to stay in the union territory for six days for the shoot, Diu Collector office sources said. Diu is famous for its Nagwa Beach and historic places like Nayda Cage. Sources said the cast and crew has started shooting of the film from today. However, it was not immediately clear if other actors from movie Akshay Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Raima Sen and Sameera Reddy too would be here for the film shoot, sources added. — PTI
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"A waitress just hit me - punched me for no reason," Lohan posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. However, Lohan had no wild plans for her birthday owing to an alcohol-monitoring bracelet that she has to wear as part of her probation for driving under the influence of alcohol. "I mean there's not much you can do with a monitoring bracelet and no money," one of Lohan's friends was quoted as saying. She is due to appear in court Tuesday, where it shall be determined how well she is adhering to the court-imposed restrictions. — IANS
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American actor Tom Cruise could reprise his role of Maverick from his 1986 classic Top Gun. Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer and 47-year-old Cruise have already tried to follow up the 1986 hit, reports a publication. "We were recently approached again to start talking about it but, you know, nothing yet," Bruckheimer said. "We kicked around some ideas because the aviation community has completely changed since we made the movie. So we have to find a way in and how to incorporate the Maverick character into it," he added. — ANI
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Mel Gibson has sold his sprawling Connecticut estate for 16 million pounds and earned a massive 9.8 million pounds profit. The Tudor-style mansion has been in the market for sale since 2007, reports a publication. The actor bought the property in Greenwich, Connecticut, for 6.2 million pounds in 1994 while he was married to now-estranged wife Robyn. According to a website, the final figure is 10.3 million pounds less than the original asking price of 26.3 million pounds, but it still makes a multi-million pound profit for Gibson on his original investment. The property boasts of a five-horse stable, a log cabin and a swimming pool. — ANI
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The winner who bids highest at the charitybuzz.com page will work with Jackman and fitness guru Don Scott of Jim Karas Personal Training. In fact, the highest bidder will also get a chance to enter the ring with the hot actor for a boxing workout, directed by former top-ranked middleweight pugilist Michael Olajide Jr. — ANI
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Mango bite
An upbeat crowd amid loud beats of music, traditional dances, lots of stalls, bioscopes and rides for children — this mela has all elements of a traditional fair with only one added attraction dedicated to the king of fruits — Mango. The ongoing Mango Mela at Pinjore Gardens is the 19th such fair that brings together mango lovers from the region. From deep green to sindoori yellow, the mango stalls have different varieties in varied shapes and sizes. Shares Ravneet Gill, a student from Chandigarh, “I am a huge fan of mangoes and so is my family. I am here with my parents, cousins and friends to celebrate the mango season.” Huge mango cut-outs spread over the garden are the hot backdrops for some photo sessions. With a total of 3,060 entries, including 410 varieties of mango and 10 types of products, this fair brings together mango growers from Himachal Pradesh Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajsathan and Uttar Pradesh. With traditional as well as hybrid varieties of mangos and varied products, the fair offers mango growers technical know-how, good variety seeds and tools. “The response to this mela is really great. We have already seen some 40 new varieties of mango,” says Rajesh Joon, media in-charge, Mango Mela. “Our effort is to reach out to mango growers and lovers in the region, and provide assistance to those who want to invest in this profitable business,” says Rajesh. “Probably it’s the season; the variety and quality of mangoes that we have got this year is much better than the previous year,” says Satish Narula, Punjab Agricultural University representative at Chandigarh. “This fair provides an excellent platform for identification of new hybrid varieties. After testing, mango growers can tap domestic as well as international markets for business opportunities,” says Narula, who has been judging the competition since its inspection. Mango Mela, which is an annual fair, offers colourful cultural programmes as well. If it’s the traditional ‘dhol nagara’ at the entrance, it’s the traditional Rajasthani, Haryanvi and Punjabi artistes spread over different levels who entertain the crowds. The stage in the backdrop of a haveli reverberates to traditional folk music from Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The performance by Punjab police troupe was a huge hit with the crowd. Rangoli, face-painting and slogan-writing competitions kept children busy while the evening saw people participating in a game of Tambola. And Day 2 (Sunday) has more interesting competitions in store — Mango-eating, fancy dress, mehandi and Tambola. A special demonstration on preparation of mango products will be the special highlight of the day. (On till today) mona@tribunemail.com
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Lessons in luxury
This is what we call ‘Now in India’! Mercedes-Benz India announced the launch of the Indian edition of its international magazine called ‘MercedesMagazine’ in India. The magazine was launched at the hands of the Bollywood actress Vidya Balan & Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, managing director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.
Mercedesmagazine is a vibrant kaleidoscope of interesting reads including myriad topics on various aspects like high end products and services. Accessories & fashion, hobbies and holidays, communication and entertainment, being some of the areas that this publication depicts. Apart from giving readers the latest updates on the brand, the magazine will cover the global lifestyle of the rich, the famous and the creative. Besides these, sections on the Mercedes-Benz history and heritage, production & future technology are incorporated for the automobile aficionados. The vivid writing and stunning colour spreads by seasoned writers and photographers illuminate the look and appeal of the magazine. The first edition of the magazine also contains a special piece written by the Bollywood actor Vidya Balan on her association with Mercedes-Benz and her love for cars. Published quarterly, the magazine will be circulated to the exclusive clientele of Mercedes Benz in India and to the ever-growing group of people who aspire to be a part of the Mercedes-Benz family. In India, the magazine will be published by Maxposure Corporate Media Pvt Ltd, India. The global edition of the Mercedesmagazine is printed in (non-wood paper) in over 40 languages and is in its 55th year of publication. It has country editions across Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Spain and Middle East. Today, India joins the ranks of these elite nations with the local edition of Mercedesmagazine. Sharing his views on the occasion, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the Mercedesmagazine here in India. It reflects the philosophy of living in luxury the smart way, which resonates with the lifestyle statement of our extremely exclusive and crème-de-le-crème set of customers. In the magazine, the readers will discover a vibrant cultural tapestry from all over the globe in its pages, covering celebrities, fashion, high-end living, exotic travel destinations, fine dining, art and the latest happenings from Mercedes-Benz and 20 per cent of the magazine will be dedicated to local content.” Talking at the launch, actress Vidya Balan said, “It gives me great pleasure to be associated with an illustrious brand like Mercedes Benz. —
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Lyrical melody
Trained in classical music for five years by professor Bhupinder Singh of Kirana Gharana, Suffi left the job of a junior electronics engineer to pursue his passion for music. Credited with six music albums, for which he had also written the lyrics, Suffi attributes his success to his wife Shivani, a teacher, and daughter Smiksha who is also a prolific singer. Suffi has performed extensively in Europe during his 16 tours, besides visiting USA and Canada four times each during the last ten years. Back after a series of programmes held in leading cities of Canada on his fourth tour to the country, Suffi was featured in a ‘Ru Ba Ru’ programme organised by Shangara Singh Bhullar under the aegis of Punjabi Patrakar association at the Chandigarh Press club on Saturday. He shares a few notes.
A: In fact, I carry the name of my village Suffian, from where I completed my schooling. I am just a Punjabi singer but with a difference, as I am strong proponent of saaf suthri gayakai for which organisations in UK have given me a gold medal. Q: How does your training in vocal classical music help you when you do not perform in that genre? A: It is essential, rather mandatory, for any singer to read literature of his land and learn classical music. Any untrained singer can win applause due to a good voice and hardwork, but it will be shortlived. Q: What is concept of an ideal lyricist and a singer? A: Any writer who gives a meaningful message to society with his lyrics and any singer who has cultivated the sense to embellish a ‘sur’ with perfection are ideal. Back with a Woof! Season 6 of Beg Borrow steal on UTV Bindass pumps in more excitement with an added twist with a tail. Seriously. This years’ contestant Aaliyah, will have a partner in crime on her journey across India and it will be a mutt. The two will cover 700 kms from Coimbatore to Kanyakumari with no money and lots of surprises. Catch the show to see if man’s best companion lives up to its expectation! — Dharampal
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TAROT TALK ARIES: You draw Hierophant, which means; liberal, unorthodox and modern would be good words to describe you this week. There are powerful forces working in a deceptive way. Venus, the lady of love may bring happy emotional news on Tuesday. Do not make impulsive decisions. Mutually held funds must not be disturbed without your consent. Tip of the week: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: Red. TAURUS: Your card The Prince of Wands reveals relationships with family members would be the focus of this week. You may be under some stress on Monday. Relax; and meditate or do some yoga & light exercise. Work in seclusion from your own house is possible. Take the help of Leo person. Tip: Take responsibility for your own action. Lucky colour: Creamy white. GEMINI: The card Temperance implies all the listening and contemplating that you have done so far would show results. Argument with your spouse is possible on Wednesday. You will have to watch your temper if harmony is to be maintained. Stockbrokers take a back seat. Tip: Listen carefully to words of wisdom and even those you do not relish. Lucky colour: Brown. CANCER: The Princes of Cups shows the feeling of risk-taking and recklessness would be quite dominant during this week. Romance is a particularly sensitive area. Be sure to take full advantage of the good opportunities that come your way. No arguments with elders please. Tip: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Lucky colour: Emerald green. LEO: You are swift & strong like The Knight Of Wands. Luck will be with you in financial affairs. Your ambition is aroused. Do not attempt to get new plans going. Peace & calm should reign. Friends will be easygoing and willing to fall in with your plans. Do not gamble at all. Tip: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Silver grey. VIRGO: The Queen of Cups infuses trust and friendship. Tricky week if you are hoping for spectacular results. It would be best to keep new ideas under wraps for the time being. Protect yourself against rash driving on Wednesday. Tip: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Sky blue. LIBRA: Three of Pentacles reveals your thoughts this week. Secret meeting with influential people will go off particularly well. Refrained your boss may promise for a salary increase in the near future. Children will be a source of happiness and joy in the weekend party. Tip: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions. Lucky colour: Citric green. SCORPIO: Ten of Cups opens the door for a new job offer. Professionally, a good week. Do-not become excitable. Avoid making partnership deals. Friday is good for introducing your beloved to your parents. Tip: Don't be dismissive of advice from youthful origin. Lucky colour: Royal blue. SAGITTARIUS: The Star promises name, fame & recognition. An excellent week for starting something new. You can make a secret deal or alliance that could be very lucrative. Discussion behind closed doors could work out very well. Tip: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Fiery red. CAPRICORN: Seven Golden Cups creates a sense of hope. Keep your spirits up by putting forward a cheerful face. Not a good week for travelling. Look at stocks, saving certificates you hold. Creativity shines. Enjoy cheerful moments in the company of friends. Tip: Set the unpleasant set of events into motion. Lucky colour: Black. AQUARIUS: Now is the time to sit at home moping. Real estate transaction should not be started. Sudden travel could disturb certain plans. A long awaited issue finally gets settled. Get rest on Monday. Tip: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky colour: White. PISCES: The Empress takes you towards the fast and the protective lane. It is a week to forget worries of the work. Romance is likely too much in your mind. Uncooperative family members will throw a spanner in your life. Sportsmen may feel restless. Tip: Must learn to accept responsibility for self and others. Lucky colour: Chocolate brown.
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With the advent of electronic media, Punjabi folk pop music has been showcased worldwide during the last two decades, but this unprecedented boom has its merits and demerits, claims noted Punjabi lyricist-singer Balbir Suffi.
Q: If you sing Punjabi songs penned down by you, why do you claim to be a Sufi singer?