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Cut to style
In the world of fashion, there are mainly two schools of thought - one that advocates the need to follow trends and the other that gives a damn to the whole 'being in' thing, supporting the idea of setting trends! Now, no matter what they say, (wear your style, wear your attitude) most people fall in the first category of following styles, maybe with a little improvisation.
When Daniel Roldan, Matrix Global Design Team Member, Melroy Dickson, nation education manager, and matrix creative guru and creative ambassador Savio John Pereira come together on one stage to cut, clip, turn, curl hairstyles, you would definitely want to know what is the best - follow trends or leave it to the attitude! Go Global Fashion changes every minute and so do hairstyles. If on Monday you have curled your hair, Tuesday you might need to straighten them and on Sunday you might have to snip them off to shoulder length. We are talking about global designs here. And Daniel is the man who does the global styling for Matrix. He is on the design team, he manages product development and then captures the styles in photoshoots." This is how it goes," he explains, "various members of the team come together from Paris, Eastern Europe, Canada, thereafter we get together to check the trends, customise it according to the clients, and come up with new looks and colour techniques." The world is open to styling, but when it comes to India the man has one big hurdle, which by the way he has adjusted to. "In India no one wants to chop their hair," says Daniel, who finds inspiration in people with positive energy. In their tresses we bet! Now that we have devised a third school of thought, which advocates - follow trends as per your convenience - it is okay to know what is and what's not on the global hair styling scene. "Matrix is a lead selling brand in professional salons in the US. We also take the products into consideration and customise them accordingly because everyone cannot use the same kind of brand," shares Daniel. And the trends? "From pure look we have moved to extreme styles, with more reds and geometric designs, shapes and lines." Fashion cut If you want to see 'experimental styles', Mumbai is the place to be. Who better than Savio, who styles for Bollywood celebrities, to talk on cuts and curls. "Priyanka Chopra is open to experiments more than any other actor," he says. We so liked her short cut! "Ya, her hair went bad with all the colouring she did in 'Love Story 2050'. Now, she will be growing them to some length, before anything in particular comes up in the script." Occupational hazards, did we ever think what goes behind that extensive styling, gel, hair colours? "Products play a key role in styling and you can't ignore them. I try and tell the products and their usage to my clients," adds Savio. Are the Bollywood beauties too finicky for styling? He laughs, (there is some secret to it), "In fact they are very open to the ideas. Moreso because the style is done according to the script." And the hunks, with most of them using hair extension, what is hair styling to them? Says Savio, who does styling for cricketers, and for Kings XI team too, "Can you beat it, Vijay Mallya knows all about styling. He can put women to shame with the information he has on it. He even knows how to blow-dry his hair! Some people have all the style or maybe they are born with it." Bollywood, this is where most things begin, fashion too. "Bollywood is indeed the biggest influence. And Matrix gives me the platform to educate people," puts in Savio. What about wear your own style? "At the end of the day it is a matter of personal choice. Wear a hairstyle that looks good on you and goes with your personality. Once in a while one can go by seasonal trends as well." Who says style is all about cutting? It also involves a detailed study on hair texture, skin colour, geographic location et al. Hair inspires Savio and he travels a lot to see and check out the styles. "Hollywood has more style as compared to Bollywood, which doesn't use too much styling," adds the hair-stylist who is working on four Bollywood projects and runs a salon, which according to him is a comfortable place where you can sip wine while getting the hair coloured! "Ya red is the colour of the season. It gives a playful look, with layers and short in the front."
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Buying, VIRTUAL-ly
Another site that operates from the city has arrangements in place to take orders for supplying flowers and gifts in 150 cities across India. There are also enough options where you can bid for fashion accessories and much more. If Pearl Uppal, CEO of Fashion and You, an online shopping club, is to be believed, "In the next five years, the virtual market industry will be as organised as the retail market." Even at present, the online shopping industry is going strong considering the huge number of sites and people benefiting from them. Says Anuja Lath, COO, Red Alkemi, a city-based software industry, "Brands selling in the retail segment are getting into the online business as well. Detailed information about the product on sale and its price on the site makes it an experience as good as actual shopping." She feels that unlike earlier, people now feel secure while buying and selling online. "That's because people have started making financial transactions online. Online banking and buying travel tickets involve only money as the product. This developed confidence in people." Coming back to Fashion and You, the shopping club has a tie-up with 250 major apparel and accessory brands. "The site opens for sale at 11 in the morning but a decent number of people log on to it much before that to make purchases, which is on the first-come-first-served basis." Not only does the club provide ample options to consumers to buy from, but also enables international brands, that don't necessarily have a retail outlet in the major cities of India, to have a large consumer base. "The designers or the brands are not able to sell off the entire stock on the initially decided price. We put such stock on sale and offer discount that may even go up to 70 per cent. We ensure that the products available with us cater to as many segments of the society as possible," adds Pearl. So, if available here are watches from the house of Tag Heuer and Armani on sale, alongside are watches of Espirit and Puma, the next best segment. A win-win proposition indeed! Jack and Gill, a city-based unit that deals in flowers and gifts, was launched two years back. The growth in this period has been exponential. Vishal Batish, managing partner of the site, says, "Our customer base increases with every passing month. Customer retention is an added advantage." Besides providing services in various cities of India, it also takes orders from the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. "The base in a country is set up depending on the clientele. The huge population of NRIs in these countries works in our favour." The site claims to cover 80 per cent of India depending on the time period. "If the order is placed three to four days prior to the occasion, we source the required items from the proximate city base." As for a further increase in the number of online customers, he says, "It is directly proportional to the Internet connections and awareness among people about the convenience of online shopping." Socioeconomic factors also contribute to the growth of virtual markets. Shreya Khetrapal, who runs the blog, The Movie Reviews, lists the increasing employment of youth in the corporate sector as a tangential reason for growth. "Less time and more awareness about the technological advancements encourage them to shop online." ashima@tribunemail.com |
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On call, 24X7
A couple taking a walk together, talking on their respective phones - a sight that's common today, is a telling comment on the fact that cellphones have invaded our lives and relationships. Working, eating, driving or even when out with family, one is almost always on phone!
Earlier the working hours finished the moment one left office, but that's no longer the case. Now companies provide you a cellphone and the liability of answering it anytime, anywhere. "Today a person is working 24X7," says Gaurav Goel, a businessman from Sector 35. "Even when I am playing with my kid, if there is a call from work I cannot ignore it, which means I lose those precious 15-20 minutes that I get in a day to spend with him," he says. "And sometimes, calls from work leave you so stressed that its difficult to get back into mood and play again," he complains. Ironically, while on one hand phones connect you to those far off, on the other those near you get ignored. "I feel that sometimes women after marriage are still so much connected to parents that they find no need, time or inclination to make bonds with new members of the family," says Goel. Whatever a person is busy doing, the caller expects you to pick up and some of them persistently keep calling till one answers! "My mom, my friends and even my banker is upset with me for I don't answer the calls. But how can I when I am driving, counselling or busy with something important," says this city counsellor. "Phones have made us insensitive towards other's privacy," she rues. Edison Thomas, 22, has his own set of problems. "Phones give no confidentiality. Anyone can track who you are talking to or sending messages to," says Edison. Phones are a necessary evil today. "You cannot take loan and do charity," says JP Singla, CEO, JP Singla Group. "If I have to run business, I have to be available on phone. There might be an emergency that needs to addressed and because of that I have to deal with frivolous calls as well," avers Singla who despite wanting to, cannot switch off his phone. Ravi Mallick, a chartered accountant, feels that cellphones have created difficulties in professional life as well. "Calls must be answered whether one is at home or at work. At times, clients even get offended when one is not able to take the call," he says. "But thankfully, things are looking up. Now people understand that at times one cannot pick the call instantly," he adds. Aman Mukhija, a lawyer who has taken time off to raise her baby, lists endless benefits that phones provide right from putting one in touch with family to the security they provide knowing that your loved ones are just a call away. However, sometimes she feels trapped. "Phones mean you cannot ignore anyone. One is accessible and there is no excuse," says the woman who strictly adheres to 'no unknown call policy'. Problems might be plenty, but people have devised ways to deal with them. "Talking on phone does not mean you do not meet people. If someone is important for you, you will certainly take time out for them," says Harpreet Singh, a banker. As for the persistent callers, "Just ignore. They will get the message," he answers. Essentially, it's not the phones but our dependence on them that is the root cause of the problem. "A phone like many others modern gadgets is a useful tool. But the problem is that today it's not us, but the phones that run our lives," says Sherry Sabbarwal from the department of Sociology, Panjab University. "We have become so subservient to them that we don't even bother about rules or etiquettes anymore," she adds. Sending an SMS on birthdays means that you do not even want to talk to that person," she points out. "Over dependence on cellphones has made even our relationships virtual," she says. Well, acknowledging the problem is getting one step closer to the solution! mona@tribunemail.com |
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Renee Writes I am a 34-year-old lecturer in a college. I teach computers. My ambition is to go to the US. I feel I will get the best of exposure there for my talent. I recently applied for a job and was selected. My parents are worried that I might just decide to settle down there. So, they are trying to get me married as soon as possible. This is very depressing. How can I go and start life in a new country with a wife to support? I feel as if there is nothing worth living for. Life has always been a struggle and now that I was getting somewhere I have this new set of difficulties. Help! Raghav Survanshi, Hisar It's our own willpower that guides us through life. Be in control of your thoughts and watch life progress the way you want it to. I can understand your parents' perspective. They are reflecting their own insecurity. If you can find a way of reassuring them of your purpose, you will surely be a winner. Definitely starting a new phase in life with an added responsibility is really not the best way. Convince them that once you settle down in your new job and new country, you will definitely get married. Just saying that you are depressed will not get you anywhere. You are lucky to have found your life's purpose. Finding the work you love is a great achievement. Just stick to your guns. Step out
I am 20-year-old B Com student. I feel lonely at home, in college and even when I am with friends. I really don't have anyone with whom I can share my feelings or problems. There is a deep void inside which is draining me day by day. I tried sharing with a girl whom I liked. But she seems to take no interest in me. I really feel isolated from the world. I am extremely depressed. Sometimes I even feel like ending my life. Please tell me what to do. Munish,
Chandigarh I feel you are over reacting. Life can be
blissful, you just have to allow it to be so. You are going through one of those phases in life, trust me you will step out of it soon and wonder how could you have ever thought like that. You sound like an extremely sensitive guy who probably never felt emotionally secure at home for some reason. Do try and confide in a good friend or discuss your problem with a counsellor. Life is too precious to end it. Think how you can contribute towards making others happy. Look for a goal, anything that is achievable, anything that will give you satisfaction. Visualise your desire and you will able to realise your goals.
Send a message to the universe to attract the right friend. Once you have your energies
in balance your life will be happy and fulfilled. Believe in yourself
I am 25 and in a steady relationship for the past four years with a very nice guy. He is an engineer, working in a firm. My problem is that I am scared to commit. I really do not want to get into any relationship that will not last. Actually, I have seen my sister's marriage break down and I do not want history to repeat itself. Although I am very fond of this man I am a paranoid when it comes to marriage. My boyfriend has suggested consulting a therapist. Do you think I need help? Sushma Rawat,
Yamunanagar It would be good for you to seek professional help and get rid of all your fears. There are lots of people who are scared of commitment. Why not take a chance? I feel you should come out of your emotional shell. All relationships do not end the same way. You must develop a level of emotional stability within you. You must realise that it is not about the other person as much about you. Once you are sorted the rest will just fall in place. |
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Bond wagon
Yet Different - I have a casual approach towards life and value relationships more than anything. She has a perfectionist attitude and is more conscious about herself. Moreover, I am fond of eating junk food while she likes to have more of a nutritious diet. — Seema Unforgettable Moments - The time we spend together daily in the evenings when we discuss about each other's friends and our daily routine is extremely special and can't be done away with at any cost. Wishful Thinking - I wish she continues to give me love and be the guiding light of my life. —Neetika I wish her luck and may god fulfil all her dreams. — Seema Something Special - She is a very loving person. She hardly gets angry with anybody, rather she is the one who resolves all the differences. — Neetika Although we have difference of opinion on certain petty issues, which leads to arguments, the bond between us is so strong that we can't remain without talking even for five minutes. — Seema (Seema is a lecturer and Neetika is a school student) Lifestyle invites responses on the following issue: How are the recent reality shows changing the course of real life relationships? Please e-mail the responses in around 200 words to lifestyletribune@gmail.com or post along with your photo and contact number to 'Relatively Speaking', Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh. The best few responses will be published.
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Nature cure
It also highlights how poorer children experience less of nature. Ipsos Mori interviewed 1,012 people face-to-face for the survey in July. He asked the public which of 12 outdoor experiences they remembered having as a child which included making dens, daisy chains, climbing trees, playing conkers and feeding birds. Some 92 per cent of the public agreed that experiences of nature were still important to children, and 82 per cent agreed that schools should play a role in providing them to all children. Research has highlighted the positive impacts of contact with nature on a child's education, health, well-being and social skills. At the same time there has been a decline in these opportunities, with negative consequences for children, families and society - a condition now known as nature deficit disorder. "The government has stated its commitment to spend more on the education of the poorest children by introducing a pupil premium in England," says Mike Clarke of the RSPB. "It has said it will help schools to decide how best they can use this money to raise pupil attainment. "We believe this guidance should include the many positive impacts to children of having contact with nature and learning outside the classroom," he said. The RSPB's research has also shown that 10 per cent more people on the lowest incomes believed that schools should play a role in ensuring that all children had these outdoor experiences, compared with those earning more than 25,000 pound. "We believe that all children should have equal opportunity to experience nature and a family's ability to pay should not be a deterrent to schools offering these experiences," added Clarke. — ANI
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Internet can help teenagers fight depression, says a study by an Indian-origin researcher. Dr Suvena Sethi of the University of Sydney and his colleagues have found that interactive online mental health resources and traditional counselling can help improve the mental well-being of teenagers. The study assessed the effectiveness of online mental health resources (static and interactive), including tools used to assist rural and remote young people suffering from mild-to-moderate depression. The study, titled 'Internet Self-Help for Depression', focused on evaluating current online mental health resources to demonstrate their effectiveness as both stand-alone tools and tools used in conjunction with traditional therapy. "Each of these innovative online approaches to the prevention and management of mild to moderate depression are in use globally. "However, the independent and combined effectiveness of online mental health help tools being accessed by adolescents with education websites or online support groups had not been investigated in combination with face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy. "As such, our research concluded that for adolescents, the best form of depression treatment is a combination of online self-help tools used in conjunction with offline counselling," team member Dr Andrew Campbell said. — PTI
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Street hawk!
Girls who start crying immediately, boys who boast of an IPS dad, people who'll beg, plead, argue, lie, lure, anything to escape…it isn't easy handing out a ticket to one and all! He has more than 300 to his credit and counting…a record of issuing maximum challans…Gurnaam Singh, traffic martial, 70, has been on the roads for seven years now. Knows it all, brushes aside all excuses and it's absolutely no sparing VIPs!
"I must have issued more than 300 challans and I don't spare VIPs," he asserts. Needless to say, stories of those with 'handicapped VIP psychology' galore. He says, "So many time there are youngsters, that go like 'you talk to my father, he's a big shot', then there are some who'll say 'My father is a MLA', to such guys I reply 'but you're not an MLA.' That's not it. Then there are people who'll brag "my challan will reach my place." The mindset, the upbringing, the psychology; the buck ought to stop somewhere, who does he blame? "Parents. Certainly, it's the parents who are to be blamed. Any underage driving, any violation of rule, their licence should be cancelled straightaway." Did we forget the girls; another set of rule-breakers? He says, "Many girls don't have a licence, then they start crying; talk to their parents and educated parents come up with excuses like, "her licence is being made." It must be tough putting up a stiff exterior, writing the ticket details while being pleaded. Is anyone spared? "Yes, sometimes, there are Army officers coming and going from Ladakh, then the doctors that are in emergency, we let them go…sometimes there are people with serious patients from Punjab and Haryana, we let them also go; we can easily make out who has genuine problem and who doesn't." He adds, "The speed limit at certain roads is 55kmph while at others it's 65, sometimes we ourselves don't stop a vehicle till 67 or even 68, but beyond that, no." Currently, it's nursing a fractured leg. "We had put nakas and there were these boys that we were trying to stop, when they ran over me…I've been feeling inactive for some weeks now, can't wait to get back though," adds the former manager, Ministry of Tourism. Wait to get back to something he loves doing; setting the rules straight, setting the rule-breakers right. Even before we leave; there's a reminder; 'How've you come, hope you have a licence?' manpriya@tribunemail.com |
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Snip shot
"How about reusing the motifs of a sari on upholstery, as in curtains and cushion covers. Or, use it to decorate your bags. Try making clutches out of it to get the perfect designer look," suggests Ritu Kochhar, corporate director, INIFD, Chandigarh. She recalls how a student used her mother's old sari, which went out of fashion. "She used the plain side of the sari in royal blue to stitch a gown. The front of it was decorated by using the patterns of flowers in bright colours on the pallu of the sari. By no means it looked like a cut and pasted design." She adds that it's important to recycle those old beautiful garments. "There's a new fashion trend every six months and nobody prefers to wear old clothes. And, if there's an emotional value attached to it, then the only way to wear it is change its structure." At Ajooni, a boutique that specialises in redesigning costumes, at least 20 such orders are placed every month. Says Promila Kochar, owner of the boutique, "Women now realise that it's almost impossible to wear an old sari or suits as it is. In fact, besides the usual preferences for achkan or trouser suits, they are open to the idea of making skirts and one-piece dresses out of them." She cites an example of a heavily embellished sari in semi-precious stones that a woman used by getting a suit stitched and now is being worn by her daughter as a cut-sleeve party wear shrug. "There is no other way one could utilise a sari that costs over Rs 20,000. Restructuring is designing as per the current fashion trends." They also make indo-western wear like jackets, long coats, kurtis and well-fitted skirts out of old pieces. The trend of restructuring holds true not just for the old saris or suits, but also for the wedding lehangas, which are mostly worn once or twice. Amit Dhir, owner of Parampara, Ambala, tells us how, "The lehanga skirt is used by stitching it in the shape of anarkali suit. The dupatta can also be utilised by attaching some extra cloth to it and making a sari out of it." This is fashion recreated! ashima@tribunemail.com |
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The kind of work which has gone in to creating these timeless pieces of jewellery is a perfect epitome of outstanding craftsmanship Cygnus signifies the pure constellation of stars shaping alike a swan, Cygnus epitomizes the women of today with class, confidence and zeal. Launched in July 2003, it is a skillfully crafted range in 18K gold along with finest choice of diamonds to suit every occasion. Cygnus is a blissful collection of diamond and gold jewellery by Laxmi Diamond (LD). Laxmi Diamond has won several prestigious awards including 2nd highest exporter of polished diamonds for the successive 8th year in 2008. — TNS
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Garnier Fructis Kids will be available in stores from September 10 onwards. This revolutionary product will come in an all new green bottle, which is very unique from other Fructis bottles. Take home Sporty Strawberry and Mango Mischief which your kid will have fun playing with. Price: Garnier Fructis Kids is available for Rs130 (200 ml), Rs 69 (100 ml) for both strawberry and mango variants.
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Karan, who was in the Capital last week for the launch of premium lifestyle store The Collective, says he has been observing with interest the developments in the Capital during his recent visits. "I haven't really been to the shopping malls part of Delhi except for my past two visits... but of what I have seen... I can say that the scale of the city has immensely changed. I have always thought Delhi has a tremendous kind of infrastructure and it is growing from strength to strength. It is always good to visit it and experience the growth," Karan said. On the October 3-14 Games, he said: "It is an international platform and all eyeballs are on India for the CWG. I hope and pray that we treat it as an important step ahead globally and not take it back one step." The filmmaker, who is popular for hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, said he would not be in the country during the mega event. "Unfortunately I am travelling internationally around that time....part of the trip is professional and part of it is personal. So I won't be able to come to Delhi," he said. Johar, 38, said he will be teasing his brains once again for an idea for his next directorial. His last trip to New York in June only helped him clear his head, but "nothing new came on it". But now he will start thinking afresh. "I am going to take time out and think about what should I make next. My New York trip helped me clear my head. But after clearing it, nothing new came on it. You cannot force creativity...it either seeps its way into your head or doesn't." Meanwhile, he is amassing compliments galore for his latest production "We Are Family", which is the official remake of Hollywood film Stepmom. "I have been hearing great things about We Are Family. It's a family film after a while and of what I am hearing...it's a true blue tear-jerker. Women and family are feeling the emotion of the film. It is very sensitively handled and the performances are definitely one of the USPs of the films. We are very happy as a production that we have finally put up an official remake of a Hollywood film," said Karan. Next up from Karan's stable Dharma Productions will be a remake of Amitabh Bachchan's 1991 hit Agneepath and another film starring Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor. But a Karan Johar directorial is what everyone's waiting for ever since My Name Is Khan, which released earlier this year. — IANS
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Rana, last in the list of anti-heroes like Ajeet, Pran and Prem Chopra, said that the audience no longer considers things in black and white. "Cinema is a reflection of society, and as society changes so does our creativity. Earlier there would be a good guy and a bad guy. Our villain would be a dacoit, a lender, and our hero would be a police officer, a teacher. "Then things changed, rich people and smugglers became villains and police and other people became heroes," Rana said. Larger-than-life images of yesteryears' villains who went on rampaging the life of a hero, raping his sister and molesting his girlfriend were a regular feature of almost all the films. But times have changed and the 45-year-old actor says that the bad guy in movies these days has shades of grey and even the hero has ceased to be all-good. "Now a common man is a hero, he is half good and half bad. And the villain now is also not an out-and-out bad guy. He is a hero for his friends and villain for his enemy; the portrayal is very subjective," he said. Rana further said that over the years the concept of a hero has also changed, who is no longer simply a honest good man. "The concept of hero has changed. If you ask me where is that villain, I ask you where is that hero," he said. Even as Rana argues that the bad guys are not all that bad in films, he is all set to play a evil villain on the small screen this time. The actor, who started his career with Swabhimaan, will be playing Keshav Thakral, a powerful businessman who makes the life of an upcoming badminton player hellish in newly launched show Kali - Ek Agnipariksha on Star Plus. "Power of money, knowledge, family and muscle power is all that a man can have, and if a person has all of them he stops competing with others and thinks his competition is with the God. This the character of (Keshav) Thakral. This character is the king of evil," said Rana. The actor will also be seen brandishing a moustache in the serial. The show apparently draws inspiration from the Ruchika Malhotra case, which the producers of the serial, however, denied. — PTI
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Abhay Deol, who has carved a niche for himself in Bollywood in a short span, says it doesn't matter to him whether he is doing a lead role in a film or not since he is quite secure about his career. "When I select a film, I go with the script, I don't see whether I'm doing a lead in the film or not. I'm quite secure about my career so these things don't matter to me. If that was the case then I wouldn't have done Aisha at all," Abhay said. When asked about his role in Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara, for which he had been shooting in Spain, the 34-year-old said he is glad Akhtar offered him this role. "This film is about three friends being played by Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and myself. It's a wonderful film and I'm glad that Zoya offered me this role. Also, I got to work with Hrithik and Farhan, who are wonderful people - that was a bonus," said Abhay. Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara, which is a story around male bonding, also stars Kalki Koechlin and Katrina Kaif. The actor was speaking at an event here, where he was announced brand ambassador of Indian menswear brand Indian Terrain. Throwing light on his success mantra, Abhay, who has done films like Socha Na Tha, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Dev D among others, revealed that to succeed in life it's important to have a vision. "If you want to succeed in life, it’s very important to have a vision, to have an idea about what you want to achieve. You should also know about your pros and cons so that you can enhance your pros and work on your cons. "Another thing that works for me is that I'm not a competitive person. Competitive people lose their individuality trying to do what others are doing," he expressed. The actor, who is the nephew of veteran actor Dharmendra, also informed that he doesn't regret doing any of his films. "I have no regrets. I stand by all my films. Definitely I like some more than others, but have no regrets," he said. — IANS
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However, when she realised that Branagh is helming the project, she not only accepted it enthusiastically but also praised the Hamlet director. "It was actually not something I was dying to do. Not Thor in particular, but a big movie. When I heard Ken was doing it, I said, 'Wow that is a daring and interesting idea," the Daily Star quoted her as telling to Total Film. "Then I met Ken and he was someone I was extremely interested to get to spend three months with. It was probably the first, or one of the first times that my expectations were actually exceeded," she added. The Hollywood star will play female lead Jane Foster in the upcoming Marvel Comics film alongside Anthony Hopkins and Idris Elba. — ANI
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The 30-year-old, famous for her natural curves, is busy promoting her Hollywood debut in Piranha 3D, where she strips naked for a lesbian love scene, reported Sun online. "You know who posed for Playboy? Kim Basinger, Oscar winner. Charlize Theron, Oscar winner. Kelly Brook?," said the model-actor. Brook is known for her penchant for posing naked and had recently stripped off for the front cover of Love magazine. The shoot for the magazine follows her nude pictures for Playboy magazine, shedding clothes in Piranha 3D and baring all for a billboard advert for Reebok trainers. — PTI
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"It's just going to look amazing, doing stunt training in those corsets and skirts - which adds a whole new dimension to stunt work which I've done before! I thought, 'Wow, doing wire work and stunt work was hard,' but I'd never tried doing it 17th century style. We're breaking new ground.” Discussing the feel of the new film, which also stars Orlando Bloom, Logan Lerman and Luke Evans, Jovovich said it would "be interesting". "I don't think we've ever seen a woman in a corset doing this kind of high wire work before. It could be interesting. It's not your parents' Three Musketeers.” The film is due for release in 2011. — PTI
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The boundary between virtual and the real is no longer marked; buy, sell, bargain, make profit, auction, walk away with the best deals…and you still want to add the prefix virtual to it! Alright then, consider this - an online shopping club has over four lakh members to flaunt and not to forget 3,000 applicants in the waiting list at any given point of time!
Relationship: Mother-Daughter
A new UK study has revealed that traditional childhood pastimes of climbing trees and playing conkers are on the decline. According to a survey by Ipsos Mori for RSPB, under 34 recall far fewer such childhood outdoor experiences than their counterparts over 55.
Take out those heirloom pieces wrapped and stacked in the corner of your wardrobe. You don't want them to remain in the same position for sure. Bring them to use again because fashion isn't just about creating designs, but also recreating designs. It's also about picking up a beautiful old silk sari with heavy gold zari work and converting it into an achkan suit or salwar kameez or a trouser suit. And, if you can't use the cloth as it is, then maybe bits and parts of it.
Also, being a fashion conscious city, where people generally don't repeat a party wear, restructuring is a welcome option.
Cygnus launches its new and exquisite Ganesha Collection. It is an elegant collection encrypted in gold with the finest range of diamonds and dash of white gold not only does it look beautiful but also brings about a sense of serenity and calmness into the person who wears them.
Fructis Kids Gentle Fortifying shampoo is so gentle it will not sting your child's eye, leaving no tears, not tangles. This unique product comes in two exciting variants- Sporty Strawberry and Mango Mischief. Enriched with the goodness of strawberry and mango, Fructis Kids will gently strengthen your child's hair against damage. The strawberry and mango fragrance will be loved by your little angel & darling devil alike, making shampoo time fun time!
Eminent filmmaker Karan Johar is mighty impressed by Delhi's infrastructure and says he hopes the Commonwealth Games would be a success and help establish India's name globally.
Ashutosh Rana, one of the last bad boys of Indian cinema, who terrorised audiences with his turn as a psychopath in films like Dushman and Sangharsh, says that the era of devilish villains who ruled the big screen is over.
Actor Natalie Portman agreed to play the lead role in Thor because Kenneth Branagh is sitting in the director's chair. Portman was all set to turn down an audition for the role.
British model Kelly Brook, who hit headlines after baring all for Playboy, aspires to win an Oscar.
Hollywood actor Milla Jovovich believes the latest Three Musketeers movie is "breaking new ground" and is different from the 1993 version. The 34-year-old actor, who plays M'lady De Winter in the upcoming reboot of the original movie, said that the new version "looks amazing" and has a different look and feel.