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Jolly good show
The fact has been proved once again. The more the reality shows, the more talent we have. Name it and we have the talent for it. And the region scores high with the reality showwallahs, as we have enough to fuel them 24/7. Whether its humour, adventure, glamour, music or dance, aspiring talent from the region has found its calling in reality shows, that too in a big way! The recent ones to join the 'hall of fame' are Kamal Khan and Hurnoor Singh Kooner. Reaching the top 18 in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's current season, the two singers are already looking strong. "This is the begining of my journey towards my dream of becoming a good playback singer," says Hurnoor, who belongs to Jalandhar. He is a singer by chance and has no training in music. But his mother became an inpiration, "I used to listen to her sing sometimes, just for leisure and follow her. Gradually, it became my passion and with Sa Re Ga...I will try to take it further." Well, for someone who was interested in arm-wrestling rather than riyaaz, performing on national television sure comes as a surprise! Kamal, on the other hand, is stretching his singing to explore the commercial as well as experimental genres. "I had won the title of Awaaz Punjab Di in 2008 and have done live shows before participating in Sa Re Ga...It's a great experience as performing on a big platform in front of biggies of Bollywood takes your confidence to another level," says the singer from Patiala. Both are singing to different tunes under the guidance of their mentors, Hurnoor with Daler Mahendi and Kamal with Vishal-Shekhar. "Daler Mehendi is like Punjab da sher and great when it comes to teaching us discipline in our singing. I sing semi-classical and popular music, but he pushes us to try different genres rather than sticking to just own thing," says Hurnoor, who enjoyed singing Master Saleem's song on the show. Kamal is also breaking free from his Sufi, classical-folk, routine with Vishal-Shekhar school of music. "Under their training, I have introduced western influences into my singing. I want to excel in my own genre but for commercial singing, growth is must for an artiste." The duo, who know each other from before the show and are like brothers, are joined by Sugandha Mishra who too belongs to Jalandhar. A comedianne, a voice- over artist and now a singer, Sugandha too is in Vishal-Shekhar's team. "She is a complete entertainer. She is a trained classical singer and great mimic. It feels like being in the family," says Hurnoor. Now, with the 'golden opportunity' comes the promise of fame and glamour. And reality shows have a good potential. But not for the two, for they are taking it seriously. "I am not game for the on-screen antics to gain attention. Honest singing and my passion for it will do that for me. I am not here to become famous, but make something of myself," says Kamal. Ditto for Hurnoor, "I am enjoying being here, but for me it's a lucky chance that I would probably not get again. So, serious is the word for me." Well, simple and serious seems to be their winning mantra! nehawalia@tribunemail.com
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His(s) way!
Please do justice to the snakes," Capt Suresh Sharma, a wildlife photographer, team leader, Snake Cell, opens the conversation with this sentence. Its been a long association with the reptiles, but the man can never get enough of them - whether it is about explaining their lifestyle to the common man, clicking their pictures in the wild, making people comfortable with the reptiles so that they can at least showcase their bravado by posing with them; 'this snake charmer' is ready to bust any myth that can create misunderstanding between man and the reptile, which could spoil the equilibrium.
But foremost, don't scare yourself to the grave when you see this reptile. And why? Dar Key Aggey Jeet hai! Just trying to scare your scare! This is precisely what Capt Sharma and his wife Jasbir Kaur do. By the way, Capt Sharma gifted a Common krait to his wife before marriage! "As a kid, I would accompany my father to the morning walk and bring back injured animals and birds. Later in life, I was sent to Sri Lanka as part of Indian Peace Keeping Force for almost 18 months where I developed a liking for snakes, as we were virtually trouping through the forests," says Capt Sharma, who wants us to focus on the snakes and why people cannot bear the sight of this reptile. The Snake Cell came into being and Suresh Sharma had a greater task at hand - imparting education on snakes. Absence of information can lead to a number of problems and there were far too many in this case. "Sans the age barrier, the first reaction on seeing a snake is panic," Capt Sharma shares in a light manner that people call up fire brigade or the police when they see a snake! "I am not trying to teach people to become snake handlers, but to handle the situation maturely." To begin with, "Snakes are not interested in us. They don't see us as their food. They cannot run or pounce on you. They have a far smaller orientation to attack us," he offers a short and safe advice. A wildlife photographer as well, Capt Sharma tries to gather whatever little funds they can by printing t-shirts and through Green Frames. "Why are we fooling ourselves talking nineteen to dozen on conservation when the answer lies in self-sustainability? I am not against chopping wood or using paper, but we must make people sustainable consumers," he says. And this man, who has crossed the bridge and been up, close and personal with life on the other side, can format the beautiful pattern of snakes. He smiles, "Twenty-five years ago I would also jump out of the window on seeing a snake. Now that I have seen them, lived with them, taken care of them, I can say they are beautiful creatures." He carefully chooses his words to ward off fear of snakes. "I try and talk to people who are scared of them, psychologically pulling them out of their fear trap," he candidly shares. The Snake Cell is a self-funded nature conservation project for the tricity, commissioned on the World Environment Day in 1998, at Chandigarh. It aims to disseminate vital information on the subject - snakes and snakebites - and the role of snakes in maintaining ecological balance. The educational programmes of the Snake Cell have helped people dispel the myths, fear and hatred for them. Educating people on how to prevent snakebites, emergencies arising from snakebites and first-aid, which is vital for treatment, is something that the Snake Cell site offers. People seek help to remove snakes from their premises. So far, they have caught as many as 2,000 snakes from houses; often the Common Krait (the deadliest Indian snake), which is 15 times more poisonous than a cobra. "In this season we get almost 15 calls a day. Earlier, I used to get calls in the middle of the night with callers trying to fool me, however, now they know it is a serious thing we are dealing with. But, beautiful," he smiles. jasmine@tribunemail.com |
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Action star Akshay Kumar says even though he chooses his scripts carefully, some times they turn out to be major flops at the box office. Nevertheless, he is raring to go and claims his only motto is to entertain the audience."I do read my scripts. In fact, I always have several script-reading sessions before I fully take on a movie. But remember, I cannot predict the future. Some of my favourite scripts have been my biggest flops, but they have sometimes been my greatest successes also," Akshay posted on Twitter in response to a fan's query.The fan asked the actor as to why he doesn't get best actor awards even after featuring in so many films."I do so many, many more movies than any other actor in Bollywood. Therefore my gamble is much higher. It's the people I want to please, not those attending award ceremonies," wrote the actor who gave a string of hits like Heyy Babyy, Welcome, Namastey London, and Singh Is Kinng, among others. — IANS
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He is Bollywood's ultimate heartthrob and reports of a break-up with actor Katrina Kaif have only added to Salman Khan's appeal. The actor who was in town to promote his film Dabangg was approached by a female fan to grant her the "lifelong wish" to touch him just once.The 44-year-old actor caused a traffic jam in Connaught Place when he made an appearance at a theatre to promote his upcoming film accompanied by co-star Sonakshi Sinha and producer and brother Arbaaz Khan.Some die-hard fans managed to get past the security into the press conference and Komal Sinha was among them. Accompanied by her husband, she took to the mic during the press conference and requested the star for a chance to touch him.The actor who was sporting his trademark tight T-shirt and jeans look, granted her wish but it lead to many others trying to get their hands on their idol and the actor's security had to push them away."I am happy because he was really nice to me. He asked me my name and waved to my husband in the crowd. And he looks so much better in real life," said Komal.The actor who plays a corrupt cop, Chulbul Pandey in the film had to face a volley a questions about his relationship with Kaif. The actor instead blamed the media for invading his privacy and creating a spectacle out of a personal matter."I was prodded again and again in the interview about Katrina. I finally asked her (the reporter), 'What do you want me to say? Do you want me to say that I have broken up with her. So be it'. You need to see the entire interview before asking me questions," said Salman.Meanwhile, Kaif has gone public with the split and had announced at a recent event that she is single. —PTI
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Mandira Bedi
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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who filed a police complaint against an unknown person who had been sending derogatory and abusive messages on his blog and mobile phone, revealed that the police is investigating the matter. "The Police has been informed of this grave and insidious act and many of the level of commissioner and equal rank who are personal friends have been wanting to seek more information, have been incensed and are in action."Soon there shall be a sharing of details, not just in India but in the country of its origin," Bachchan posted on his blog. Ever since the news was made public Sunday, the 67-year-old received many supportive messages from friends and well-wishers."The media picked up our blog on Saturday and spread it out into the world of information and now for the entire day there has been a barrage of messages of support, of wanting to catch the culprits and take them to task, of grave indignation and of being incensed by this show of absolute garbage that has been directed towards me," he wrote.The actor said he will never spare anyone who talks ill about his family. —IANS
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A billboard with Hollywood actor Julianne Moore posing naked for a fashion campaign has been banned in Venice after it was deemed "inappropriate". The Laws of Attraction star stripped off for a recent shoot for Bulgari handbags, the promotional poster for which was to be erected in the city's famous St Mark's Square. But Venice's recently elected mayor, Giorgio Orsoni, deemed the picture, which shows Moore posing with only a handbag protecting her modesty, too risque. "An advertisement showing a nude woman on a divan is not appropriate for St Mark's Square," he said. The billboard will instead show less racy images of the 49-year-old actor fully dressed and modelling Bulgari jewellery.— PTI
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Actor Kim Kardashian has finally opened up about her dating life and her absolute love for a normal Armenian boy. "I'm dating," she said.She has been recently linked to NFL star Miles Austin." I don't like blind dates," she said, noting that mother Kris Jenner sets her up with somebody on Sunday's 'Keeping up with the Kardashians'.
"She's trying to come up with all these names in Hollywood, and I'm like 'Just get me out of here. I want a normal Armenian boy.' " "I absolutely love them," said Kardashian, 29."(But) I don't know if this one worked out that well."(My mom) and Bruce (Jenner) met on a blind date - and they've been married now (for) 20 years." "I think that's really rare," she added. — ANI
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The former Dancing with the Stars contestant will be making her comeback on the show, where she will be sharing the stage with comedian Joan Rivers, Italian-American newsmaker Giuliana Rancic and celebrity stylist George Kotsiopoulos. The 25-year-old promises she will speak her mind on the show and won't take intentional digs at people's outfits. "It's only my opinion. It doesn't really matter what I say. What I believe is it doesn't matter if I think what you put on is stupid or I love it, it's about how it makes you feel," she said. Osbourne previously launched two fashion lines - the Stiletto Killers, a brand of punk rock-inspired fashion, as well as a couture version of her designs entitled The SK Collection. — IANS
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Lohan denied rumors that she has a substance abuse problem or is an alcoholic.The actor, who is on bitter terms with her father, blamed Michael Lohan for causing the trauma in her life. The Mean Girls star said she had learnt from her mistakes and was ready to take charge of her career once again."I want my career back. I want the respect that I had when I was doing great movies.” I don't care what anyone says. I know that I'm a damn good actor. And I know that in my past I was young and irresponsible-but that's what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes," said Lohan. Lohan, who started her acting career at the age of 11 with Disney movie The Parent Trap and went on to star in hit movies like Freaky Friday, Mean Girls and Herbie: Fully Loaded went off-track when she was caught for two driving under the influence (DUI) incidents in 2007. But the actor denied that she had alcohol or substance abuse problem."If I were the alcoholic everyone says I am, then putting a (SCRAM) bracelet on would have ended me up in detox, in the emergency room, because I would have had to come down from all the things that people say I'm taking and my father says I'm taking," Lohan said."I never abused prescription drugs. I never have-never in my life. I have no desire to. That's not who I am. I've admitted to the things that I've done-to, dabbling in certain things and trying things 'cause I was young and curious and thought it was like, OK, 'cause other people were doing it and other people put it in front of me. And I see what happened in my life because of it." — PTI
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Turn ‘d’ tables
Sameer and Rohit (resident DJs with Zinc Lounge) from Chakra: Vu sat down to prepare the invite for a Saturday nite involving Mumbai Martin’s Piyush Bhatnagar and Sarvesh to play dubstep. Little did they know how a new genre would go down with the clubbers used to the regulars Jugni, And We Twist or Gasolina! This time, the challenge was bigger. Whipping up the same excitement that would force the loungers to hit the dance floor on something called drum and base… something the city isn’t ‘really’ familiar with! “Amazing,” the only expression Sameer (who plays ‘strictly’ electronic music) could come up with after the event. “People went crazy. The dubstep thing went very well.” A city used to nothing more than commercial or electronic at the most, lapped up the new genre without anyone from the crowd calling out to stop the meaningless dhinchak! Sit up and take notice of the new music genres finding their way to the turntables and the dance floor, gradually! Here it is, one for the deejays popularising new forms of music, getting in something different and giving the much-needed break from the bhangra, desi and remixed foot taps. DJ Piyush Bhatnagar along with DJ Sarvesh played the dubstep at Zinc Lounge, leaving people asking more of this ‘strange stuff’. “For sure people don’t know what dubstep is. They don’t understand what I play but yes, they do relate to the tempo or the melody,” says Piyush who got hooked on to this genre a long time back, and now plays the same, with a twist and turn here and there, ‘as and when required and depending on the response,’ he cant’s help mentioning. As for the genre, dubstep, Piyush comes up with an easy definition. “It is a genre of electronic dance music with reverberant drum patters.” He adds, “As compared to Delhi, Mumbai or Jaipur, people in Chandigarh are used to a lot of commercial music, something they are comfortable with. But off late, they are opening up to other genres as well.” Piyush listened to a lot of Bob Marley, worked with Udhyam Sagar of Bandish Project and gave a commercial twist to the genre. Experimentation is the keynote - alternative rock, desert rock, metal, punk, psychedelia - does this sound Greek? DJ Hamza Rahimtula nods, “How would people come to know about the new genres unless we give it to them?” Hamza hits the party scene with Deep House and then moving on to techno towards the end. “The idea is to incorporate world music influences in this genre. I can bring in Latin, African, funk and a lot of Jazz influences.” There is more to deejays playing and popularising new styles and forms of music. As Hamza says, “Deejays are picking up world music trends and tossing them in front of people. Now, people don’t need to travel to understand music, we have a lot of it here. It will take some time for the local deejays to warm up the ‘new’ in music, and the same holds true for clubbers as well. In the next 2-3 years we will have every local discotheque and lounge playing garage, punk, heavy metal et al,” he adds. DJ Psychobaba, aka Akhil, says ‘commercialisation’ is behind different genres finding acceptability with people. He plays psychedelic, which according to him will take another 2-3 years to gain acceptance and liked by party-goers. “It is fast, story-based kind of music, generally played in jungles and has now entered discs as well.” It is like arriving and not being there yet! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Leaving his footprints
Martin, 24 studies linguistics and literature in Jena, Germany. He plans to take Indian cultural studies as major and is in the city to be part of AIESEC. We catch him at Sukhna Lake and he shares his views about the city. First impressions Chandigarh is pretty organised and so similar. I often get lost because different places look all the same. What brings you here? I am with AIESEC’s programme Footprints. I teach kids in Maloya village and sometimes play the guitar for them. This trip has not only made me interact with amazing people this country has, but also intern from countries like China, Vietnam and Africa. Highs and lows Friendly people are certainly the best thing I have experienced here. The other day I got invited by this completely unknown family for a dinner. It turned out to be an awesome evening. On the downside, sometimes, when I am caught in a traffic jam sitting in a auto and inhaling exhaust fumes, it is too much. That doesn’t happen in my home country. Our government has very strict environmental policy. Also, sometimes when one turns on the tap, there is no water, that’s so unusual. Food fundas I love Indian food. Not only is it delicious and new for me but also easy on pocket. And the variety is just amazing. Contrasts and comparisons My hometown is Kothen, a few hundreds-year-old city, is in complete contrast to Chandigarh. A traditional old European town where I use public transport, tram and cycle a lot. For a city even more ‘beautiful’ Well something about public transport system would be great for tourists. When I travel by buses here, I have to keep asking which sector are we in. A tram wouldn’t be bad. mona@tribunemail.com
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Offering a portfolio of imaging and printing solutions and best experience to customers, technology giant Hewlett-Packard has unveiled its new portfolio and marketing campaign for the Punjab market. Designed to cater to both consumers and SMBs, the innovative printing devices are designed for customers with different needs, including those looking for greener alternatives, greater affordability, and ease of use. For consumers, HP has launched its latest line-up of Inkjet printing solutions that feature industry-first innovations, and are priced affordably for everyday printing needs. Customers will have more to choose from, depending on whether they are looking for affordability, functionality, innovation or convenience. For the cost-conscious Indian users, HP has introduced the HP DeskJet 1050, and for those looking for the advantage of anytime, anywhere printing, the company has launched the HP Photosmart Plus eAll-in-One B110e. The HP DeskJet 1050 is a low-priced, reliable, buy for everyday printing needs. The USP of this multifunctional wonder is the affordability of its cartridges, which start at Rs 425 for the black cartridges. Additionally, HP has brought its revolutionary printing technology, HP ePrint, to India through the all new HP Photosmart Plus eAll-in-One B110e that allows users to print from any email device to their HP printer, from anywhere in the world. Priced at Rs 7570, users can access cool applications through the 3.5-inch HP TouchSmart screen, which enables easy printing of creatives and more without turning on a PC. A complete print, scan and copy solution, the new ePrint-enabled ink printer is designed to wirelessly print lab-quality photos, everyday documents, creative projects and share them real time! Coinciding with this launch, HP also announced its ‘Demand More’ campaign that will provide channel partners with unparalleled opportunities, cutting-edge printing solutions and special channel programs to drive their business growth and accelerate demand for HP LaserJet printers in the market. —TNS
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Philips Consumer Lifestyle introduced the SalonShine as a part of their new hair dryer range. It features dual functions of heat protection and instant shine. Recognizing that the way in which our lives is becoming complex and fast-paced, Philips has rigorously researched consumer needs in order to deliver revolutionized meaningful innovations based on unique insights. Philips has launched the new Salon shine range in its endeavour to address consumers' need to style, look and feel their best without being worried about the potential damage to hair, thereby enhancing their self-confidence. No matter how contemporary the style, the real difference will only be noticeable if the hair looks shiny, smooth, glossy, healthy and 'undamaged', and Philips's revolutionary technology is uniquely placed to deliver all this. It comes with Philips advanced "EHD technology - even heat distribution technology, which ensures that salon shine distributes the heat evenly so it does not cause damage. Salon shine is further loaded with the Ion technology which provides the hair with ionity for instant shine and frizz free hair. With flexible settings for speed & temperature, provides users the power of professional drying at home. Philips Consumer Lifestyle delivers products and solutions based on four platforms: Interactive Living, Healthy Life, Home Living, and Personal Care. These platforms are the basis of Philips' continued commitment to understand consumers' lifestyle needs in the domain of Health and Well-being and to deliver on Philips' brand promise of "sense and simplicity". The products introduced today focus on the Personal Care platform. Commenting on the new range, Mahesh Krishnan, Business Head, Philips Consumer Lifestyle India said: "Our consumer insights indicated that today's woman wants her hair to be stylish and healthy at the same time. It allows you to dry and style all you want as often as you want whilst maintaining the superior shine and health of your hair. —TNS
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Corridors of power
They're all headed straight to the 'oval office' of the varsity; one of them is the pin-up boy for the next session, who'll rule the campus corridors, will be the newsmaker. With the countdown to the elections having begun, some join in for a cause; others are here for chaos, all the rest for just the carnival! Allegations of 'dummy' candidates run to and fro; let the tongues roll…. meanwhile a two minute tête-à-tête with the presidential contenders, pre-alliance equations… Politically correct
"An ideal candidate should be a good spokesperson, be well-behaved, have a clean image, be aware of the issues," Jagdish Prasad, from Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), lists some of the 'must-have' qualities of an ideal students' representative. The fourth-year student from the University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology considers the event an opportunity. "Ours is a national organisation and we believe in students' welfare rather than violence and it's a great opportunity to be to be contesting for the presidential post, to be associated with the party," and he fills in the politically correct blanks. Meanwhile, there are a few things on the agenda. "We'll make placements our first priority, there would be an international conference where delegates from multiple countries would participate. Basically we'd lay emphasis on all extra-curricular activities." Till then… United we stand
Here's the presidential hopeful from the house of Indian National Student Organisation (INSO); perhaps post alliance he might settle down for the secretary general's post! "If all the students get together, we can go for central university status, everybody just needs to get united. Apart from this, fee hike issue is the next in line. Even for getting a water cooler, we need to protest…we'd be taking up a common welfare issues," in between the campaigning Dharmender Lathwal, first-year student, Msc, Biochemistry, takes time out and shares a couple of ideologies. The man admires Devi Lal for…"he was respected throughout as a public leader, even by the anti-party people." What about the current election scenario? "I think there's just too much of politics all around, everybody's trying too woo by blowing their own trumpet. Nobody really cares to take any feedback on what a common student wants or thinks." Think about it! manpriya@tribunemail.com Avoid blamegame
"Placements figure at the top of our list, we want to ensure effective placement cell. Last year we'd organised a job fest, this year we'll improve on it. Then there's a new boys hostel that's coming up, we want to press upon another one." What he hates about the political scene though is the rampant blamegame. "Why can't we fight issue-based elections minus any mud-slinging?" Anybody listening? Eye funds
"Researchers don't get much funds, they hardly get any stipends, the placement cell needs to be worked upon, we need to have more and more student exchange programmes," and he underscores the educational part manifesto. "Our main party motive is to describe each and every university fund to the students. Students' Council funds are used in the most frivolous manner, be it a star night or a bridge on the students' centre. We'd make the whole expenditure transparent and fruitful." Another option on the block! Focus on welfare
No outsiders please!
"I feel students themselves should be the leaders and not some outsider. We have some so-called leaders here who'll take admission in one department and then in some other department just to be on the campus," Gurindervir Singh Aulakh, from Panjab University Students' Union (PUSU), minces no words. "We have a lot of issues, but the main ones revolve around placements," adds the computer science student from UIET. As for the inspiration, there are no idols or icons for him. "In the Indian political scene, we hardly have any leader worth admiring or |
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Lot's to do
Take note everyone, he's the official "green card holder" of the varsity. Shares Rajesh Punia, from National Students' Union of India (NSUI), "Having done engineering from UIET itself and now as a student of UBS, I have spent good enough years on the campus to be able to understand the nitty-gritties. I have heard all the promises, seen them not being fulfilled; so fed up of the system, I want to bring about changes now." |
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A new study has suggested that Canadian teenagers enjoy more freedom than French and Italian peers. Scientists from the University of Montreal, the Université de Rennes in France and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy led the investigation, which examined how parents fashion emotional bonds and exert behavioural control with adolescents. rance and Italy were compared because the countries have commonalities: Latin languages, Catholic history and advanced industrialization. Adolescents whose parents were born in their country of residence answered questionnaires: 522 Canadians from Montreal (54.8 percent girls; 45.2 percent boys); 336 French from Rennes (65.8 percent girls; 34.2 percent boys); 398 Italians from Milan (47.2 percent girls; 52.8 percent boys). Teens were asked to describe parents according to emotional bonding, communication, and frequency of conflict, rules, discipline and tolerance of friend-related activities. "Parents are perceived as emotionally bonded by teens from all three countries, yet perception of parental control contrasted between Italy and Canada. Of all three countries, Italian mothers and fathers are perceived as using the most constraining practices," says first author Michel Claes, a University of Montreal psychology professor. "Italian parents are seen as more demanding in rules and authorizations. They take more punitive actions when rules are broken and are less tolerant of peer socialization. They uphold family regulations and require their adolescents to ask for authorizations until a much later age." "Our study found Canadian parents to be the most tolerant. They, had less rules and less disciplinary actions," says Dr. Claes. "Canadian mothers and fathers were seen as less punitive, less coercive and more tolerant than French and Italian mothers." The study has been published in the Journal of Adolescence. — ANI
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Some teenagers smoke to puff away their blues, but it may actually end up worsening their depressive symptoms. "Smokers who used cigarettes as mood enhancers had higher risks of elevated depressive symptoms than teens who had never smoked," says study co-author Jennifer O'Loughlin, professor of preventive medicine at the University of Montreal. As part of the study, 662 high school teenagers completed up to 20 questionnaires from grades 7 to 11 about their use of cigarettes to affect their mood, reports the journal Addictive Behaviours. Secondary schools were selected to provide a mix of French and English participants, urban and rural schools, and schools located in high, moderate and low socio-economic neighbourhoods, said a Montreal release. Participants were divided into three groups: never smokers; smokers who did not use cigarettes to self-medicate, improve mood or physical state; smokers who used cigarettes to self-medicate. Depressive symptoms were measured using a scale that asked how often participants felt too tired to do things; had trouble going to sleep or staying asleep; felt unhappy, sad, or depressed. The study found that instead of lifting their mood, smoking increased symptoms of depression among teens. — IANS
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After cooking up a crackling chemistry with Aamir Khan in the blockbuster 3 Idiots, actor Kareena Kapoor says she wants to team up with him once again."I want to work with Aamir, but he is not doing any film for a year," Kareena lamented.She is very keen that her actor boyfriend Saif Ali Khan should work with "3 Idiots" director Rajkumar Hirani."I always tell him (Saif) that he should work with Raju Hirani," she added.Kareena will soon be seen in Karan Johar's We Are Family alongside Kajol and Arjun Rampal.
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She had been flaunting the best of designer labels and high-heeled fashionable shoes for the past three days at the Van Heusen Men's India Week (VHIMW), but now actor and anchor Mandira Bedi is glad to be back to flats."After three days of very high heels... flat shoes are like... heaven! Three days of men's fashion and now, back to life... back to reality," Mandira posted on her Twitter page.Mandira was roped in to share updates from the event through
Twitter. —IANS
British singer Kelly Osbourne will soon be dissecting the fashion choices of Hollywood stars as one of the panelists on TV show Fashion Police.
Hollywood's wild child Lindsay Lohan, who is out after serving a jail and rehab stint, says she is ready to put her partying ways behind to concentrate on her troubled career.The 24-year-old star spoke to Vanity Fair magazine about a week before starting her jail sentence for violating probation on a 2007 drunk driving case.
The democratic exercise on the campus is more like a flip coin contest. There are two…any which way it's either of the two and they are the other of the two! Now we're talking, and in walks Mohit Taneja, or Monty, from the house of Students' Organisation Of Panjab University (SOPU). "I want students to be aware of the party agendas, see all the manifestoes and then decide whom to vote for. But please do come to vote," the fourth-year student from UIET, rehashes some of the rehearsed lines, takes a few seconds out of his campaigning and gets us started.
With a background in human rights, he, more than merely, quantitatively adds to the alternatives. Shantanu, first-year student from Department of Human Rights, is the presidential hopeful from Hindustan Student Association (HSA). 
Those who feel the Students' Council is hardly accessible, raise your hands! "I think students' council president should be approachable and minus criminal record. Then he should be standing for the welfare of all," says law student Bhupinder Bir Singh Randhawa, from Students' Organisation of India (SOI). He adds, "Half the parties are here not because of any genuine concern for students, but because they want to make others lose." And like all manifestoes, theirs reads good too!
Those clued into the campus will confide; it's a greenish-yellow Vs orangish-red battle! He represents the latter, if you know what we mean.