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King of CONSOLE
Bally Sagoo, in the city, shares notes from the world of music as well as his personal life Delving further, we get
to know more, beyond music, "My wife Sita runs a beauty salon in UK
and I have a five-year-old daughter Aisha. I will ensure she knows what
she needs to know about Punjabi culture," Bally shares some bits
from his guarded personal life. But it wasn’t for long that we could
avoid the topic, he has mastered —music. He begins with the remix
revolution he triggered in the Indian music industry, "I brought
out two volumes of old tracks that were already a hit among people. I
hired singers to sing old songs and introduced new beats." It was
then that Chura Liya, originally sung by Asha Bhonsle became
almost an anthem. "It was intriguing for people to dance in clubs
on a number that was categorised as slow and soft. Asha Bhonsle too took
an offence to it, but the trend was a huge hit and it even made her do a
number of remixes later on," flows in some secrets from Bally, who
was in the city on Saturday, after six years, to perform at Kava-26. There
were also a number of Punjabi hits. Who can forget Malkit Singh’s Hai
Jamalo? The list became longer and important with the name like
Amitabh Bachchan. "He approached me for his first album Aby Baby.
People wanted more then a regular dose of Bollywood or Punjabi music. An
interesting way out was fusion and remix." Bally’s discovery of
music was followed by discovery of talent. His company launched singers
like Juggy D and Bohemia. "Next on the list is someone who works in
McDonalds in the US and a few singers from reality shows in India. As
long as someone can sing well, he or she is welcome in the
company." He doesn’t agree, but we term it as social work,
"If you insist, then let it be. Society has given me so much. It
has accepted my experimental music and loved it. I’ve got my share of
fame, money and big cars. Let others get theirs." He appreciates
the experiments that Bollywood is doing with music but feels Punjabi
music needs to revamp the style as well. "Almost every music album
has remix numbers, which ensures that the album caters to as many music
lovers. A lot of Punjabi numbers still have the same usage of dhol
and toombi, whether it suits the music or not." Done with
the music talk, Bally once again begins to talk about his life by just
adding - "Music is my life." But there has to be more to it?
"In school I only had black friends because of my dark skin. So
many times, my turban was taken off." All this happened in the 70’s
but, "It’s much better now; people know you for your work and not
the colour of your skin." Coming back to music, next in the
offing is another album and a remix volume number 3. That’s about it!
As for the people of Chandigarh, "I wish to see all at Kava. I am
planning to give people a real heavy dose of Punjabi music." And he
admits, it’s his personal favourite`85Bally Sagoo unplugged for sure!
ashima@tribunemail.com
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Strictly for men
This festive season, check out the latest that can be added to the men's wardrobe
Style quotient
"There has been a significant growth in the men's wear segment, which has prompted us to get more clothes," says Rajnesh Jain from Meena Bazar, Manimajra. While it's more than just the office formals that men shop for these days, Indian ethnic wear cannot be ignored considering the need for wedding and festival clothes. "At the same time, there's also the need to dress well for the evenings," he adds. Growing disposable income levels and the willingness to splurge is an added advantage. "We saw a huge increase in the demand for men's wear from late nineties to early 2000 and since then the demand has grown manifold." From traditional kurtas to sherwanis for formal wear to party shirts in pure fabrics like silk, all is available here. Considering the festive season and the ongoing wedding time, there is a huge demand for ethnic wear for men. And presenting some stunning men's wear is Bombay Traders in Sector 17. From formal wear to clothes for the festive season, the collection here spells style. Talking fashion
And if you want a typical Indian look, Fabindia is a good choice. Here you can pick silk and cotton kurtas for a more traditional look…but we say go beyond as there is a world waiting to be explored! jigyasachimra@tribunemail.com
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Science of mixing
When talking about the deejay scene in the country sans the style they sport, which of course has gone weird for good, the scenario has changed in leaps and bounds. Dancing to popular Bollywood numbers, sometimes tweaked and shaken up from their identity to understanding whether to dance on an electronic number or just chill on it, indeed, the deejay music scene has changed. And DJ Chico from Dubai performing at Himani’s Vertigo Lounge Sector-35 is an interesting case of a ‘deejay who has been there done that.’ With almost 20 years of scratching and plucking chords, Chico would want ‘us’ to accept deejays as entertainers who specialise in music. “A good 20 years back, I was earning Rs 100 and now it is any day more. So, this is the first thing that has changed in this field,” he says, ready with more reasons that would validate the change. “With loads of international artistes coming down to play in clubs in India, clubbers have a fair idea of different genres of music.” For DJ Chico, who is the official DJ of IPL and Kingfisher and has played with International Stars like Akon, Bob Sinclair & Rolling Stones, and, last but not the least, winner of famed ‘War of DJ’s 2000 & 2001’, exposure and experimentation is the key that has brought a change in the kind of music that deejays play. “I have jammed in with various artistes like Shivamani, Zakir Hussain, Hariprasad Chuarasia, and I can say music grows if it is allowed to amalgamate,” he shares. This sounds more like the deejay of science! “It is in one way,” he laughs, “if a deejay knows how to mix the basic and the new in right proportion, the end result is a ‘happening reaction’ and the residue is the after-taste of that proportion,” adds Chico, who has entertained mega international artistes like Eddy Grant, Bryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias and Scorpians at their post show parties. Chico played alongside Lionel Richie for Vijay Mallya’s 50th birthday bash is game for music that is not defined by one genre. “I can play club, house, Bollywood, depending upon the mood of the party. After all, a deejay plays for the house and not for himself,” he puts it clearly. However when it comes to collaboration or jam’n’ sessions Chico has just one reservation: “I don’t want to end up looking like a fool and I don’t want the other person to be looking the same. The art of collaboration lies in the science of balancing,” Now we know…had this Dubai based DJ not been into music, he would be pursuing science, working in a laboratory to create interesting music! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Treat for the eye
Even as you enter the main hall of the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10 to take a look at the paintings by Ram Pratap Verma, comes a realisation regarding the most significant attribute of art — art is for visual pleasure. Rest of the moral add-ons — art should convey a social message, it should reflect the evils of society, it must mirrors the creative thought process of the artist, it should be original — take a back seat. None of the paintings is titled for the same reason, "I first want people to enjoy the colours, motifs and shapes in every painting. The teachings of the theme come later." Most of the paintings are done in bright contrasting colours. Beginning from the extreme left of the hall, the painting is in red and black, next is in green and white, then there is turquoise blue and orange, a yellow and green. "A work of art first has to have a visual appeal. If that's absent, you can't look towards art lovers for appreciation," says Verma. Once the paintings are appreciated enough, it is time for their theme and message. There were floating human figures in all the paintings placed around a central figure. "We all should live life to the fullest. The floating figures depict the people who are not caught in the mad race of life. They live a life that's free of stress, feel light and therefore float in air." In a painting done in orange and yellow, there is a large-sized human figure at the base and above him are a number of human figures that form a semi-circle. "It depicts the thought process of the main character, which is that one might try as much to rise in life but at the end one has to settle at the base. There is a limit to aspirations and what matters eventually is peace of mind." Another painting, in which he has set a contrast between white and green, human figures forming a queue are painted. Verma explains it, "It depicts the early morning scene in parks of metropolitans. Only that is the time that forms the connection between them and nature. Also part of the exhibition are two installations. First is on the tree that's immediately outside the gallery and so is rightly named — 'People grow on tress.' It comprises small human figures made in M-Seal, which are hung from the tree. "People die in accidents, in natural calamities, diseases but it just doesn't matter to the government authorities because we are so many in number. People are no better than leaves that grow and fall everyday from a tree," says Verma. The other installation again puts across a strong moral lesson. Made with books, it conveys the message that the education system in India no more pays attention to ethics and moral values. "The education we have fails to serve the basic purpose-making people civilized." With his works, he strikes the right balance between the two functions of art — pleasure for eyes and a lesson for life. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Colorbar, a cosmetics brand with international formulations adds glamour to the new wave of women's beauty this Karva Chauth. Women get dressed in lovely shades of 'red' and celebrate this occasion with much reverence. Colorbar makes this festival of every married woman special by paying homage to red, the eternal colour of love, romance and passion. Three lovely ladies from across age groups were given a fabulous chance of a Colorbar makeover and to learn firsthand from the experts on how to use the right shade of red for their Karva Chauth makeup. To celebrate karva chauth, the women got an opportunity to learn how to pick the shade of red that is tailor made for their complexion for three looks; karva Chauth at Work, My First Karva Chauth and Karva Chauth Kitty Party. The Colorbar makeup expert gave essential tips on how to choose the right shade of red that would suit their complexion and also be age appropriate. Even the perfect shade of red can go horribly wrong if it is over done! The women were also taught how to match their makeup that complements the shade of Red that they are wearing. Scarlet lips and nails call for a hint of cool pink or sheer blush to balance the strong colour. "We are delighted to present this Color Me Red workshop to showcase high-end formulations of Colorbar cosmetics. We are committed to expanding our presence here and to bring to our consumers an exciting and contemporary range of color palettes. This region is of great strategic importance to us with its vibrant consumer base and exciting population diversity as well as its rapid economic growth." said Samir Modi, managing director, Colorbar Cosmetics USA. On the occasion Colorbar spokesperson Reena Chhabra, COO, Colorbar USA said "Color Me Red is a fabulous Colorbar product experience for the residents of Chandigarh. It is an innovative concept that seeks to actively engage with our target customers and showcase the vast range of shades available across Colorbar products." You can get these special Karva Chauth looks at the following outlets in your city - Anand Medical - Sector 19, Bittu Bangles - Sector 22, Cat Walk - Sector 22, Fancy Churi - Sector 22, Raju Fashion - Sector 32, S R Enterprises - Sector 22, Kohinoor - Sector 22, Inner Secret - Sector 9. —TNS
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Pride without prejudice
Vijay Singal and Atul Bhardwaj, through the medium of poems and pictures, try to capture the spirit of Punjab in their latest coffee table endeavour — Sparkling Punjab It's beyond just a piece of land, boundary of a state, set of customs, couple of beliefs and way of life, which is why Punjab is a state while Punjabiat a sentiment. And Vijay Singal and Atul Bhardwaj try to capture it all through the medium of poems and pictures in their latest coffee table endeavour — Sparkling Punjab. "We tried to capture different aspects of Punjab, it's history until the freedom struggle, even beyond that, it's literature, it's poets, especially Shiv Kumar Batalvi, sufi saints, it's poetry, love stories`85" Vijay Singal, former bureaucrat, gives an outline on the 236-page book. "This is my second coffee table book; I am from Punjab and talking about Punjabis is like talking about myself, my place, people, language; you know everything so not much groundwork was required," he explains his two years of research on the subject. "As much as Punjab, we've tried covering the feeling of Punjabiat. You go to any part of the country, even Down South, people will dance only on Punjabi numbers." A casual flip through the pages and it understandably begins with the spectacular Golden Temple clicked both during the day and at night, amidst lights, and moves on to day pictures of scenic countryside replete with mustard fields, women weaving Phulkari. There's mention of songs, music, dance, art and craft, important cities - Patiala, Sultanpur, Malerkotla, Amritsar et al. The visual element is put in by Atul Bharadwaj, Delhi-based photojournalist. "We've had books before on Rajasthan, Benaras and so many other places but nobody really tried covering this place from an angle apart from Sikhism and the life of maharajas. First time in the history of Punjab there's a coffee table book on it`85we didn't attach any commercial angle to the book because it's like promoting what you believe in." He adds, "Post Ganga: A divinity in Flow, we were looking for a new subject to work on, something that hasn't been explored before. In this book, we've tried covering some rare things, not much talked about aspects of the state." From the city, Rock Garden and Sector 17 find space too. If the book on Ganga had him capture the river all through its course starting from its origin, Sparkling Punjab had him travel extensively. "Apart from the entire belt of Malwa, Majha, Doaba, and rural areas of the state, I went to UK too where Punjabis celebrate Baisakhi." The journey was as much of an experience, something that is reflected in the book. The otherwise crisis-ridden Malwa belt is what he finds close to his heart. "I feel Malwa still retains and reflects the old world charm`85The people here have a characteristic warmth and affection, something lacking in the urban way of life, or at least lacking in the place I come from`85there was the owner of this farm I was clicking, he took me to his home and everything. It was so new." That's what they call Punjabi hospitality! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Fool’s gold
Johnsont Thomas Film: Dus Tola Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Director: Ajoy
A remake of the Malayalam hit Ponmotta Yidunna Tharavu is set in a hamlet and has characters that bear a close resemblance to real life. The plot line is interesting enough and there are moments held together by some decent performances, but the narrative spiel is lacklustre. It's a message film, that goes the heavy-duty way to achieve it's objective. Shankar (Manoj Bajpayee) is the much-loved goldsmith of Sonapur who is head-over-heels in love with the town beauty, his cunning neighbour's daughter Suvarnalata (Aarti Chhabria). But the astrologer, neighbour, Shastri (Dilip Prabahvalkar), Suvarna's father, does not consider Shankar a fitting groom for his daughter. Suvarnalata cooks up a plan, manipulates Shankar into crafting a necklace of 'dus tola' so that he can become acceptable in her father's eyes. But things don't go according to plan. Manoj looks completely out of place in this set-up. Aarti Chabbria is better off doing sidey roles. She looks far too ineffectual and lacks the talent to essay this kind of a role. Ajoy's narrative is uninteresting and drags along, culminating in an unflattering finale that also appears pretentious. This type of treatment is best suited for TV. Missed call Film:
Jhoota Hi Sahi Cast: John
Abraham, Pakhi Director: Abbas
Tyrewala
TIMEPASS A botched-up storyline, nonsensical songs and unengaging
performances from the two miscast lead actors are the highlights of this
ungainly disaster called Jhoota hi sahi. This is Abbas Tyrewala's
second film as director after the Imran Khan starrer super-hit launch
vehicle Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and expectations were high.
Pitting his wife Pakhi as the lead opposite John was a huge mistake.
She is pretty but has no screen presence and her performance too appears
far too artificial. John, on the other hand, is never expected to act so
there are not many expectations from that quarter. He looks good though
and that's possibly the only thing he could do well here. John plays
Siddharth whose number inadvertently gets printed in an ad for a suicide
helpline. Sid takes it in his stride and decides to play the role
himself. Calls come in from NRIs in London and Sid dishes out is own
homespun advice to the distressed. Mishka (Pakhi) is one such caller who
develops suicidal tendencies following a broken relationship. Sid gets
her out of her deep funk and the two become phone buddies. John knows
what Mishka looks like as she has visited his bookstore a few times and
he begins to develop a deep fondness for her. From thereon begins his
serial lying attempt to keep Mishka interested and help him forge a
deeper bonding with her. The Sid in the bookstore is a stammering nerd
while the Sid on the false helpline sounds confident and never stammers.
That in unlikely and unbelievable! Then there is the Kruttika track -
this girlfriend whom he strings along while he continues his attempts to
get into Mishka's good books! From nerd to bounder seems far-fetched
too. Then there are parallel tracks highlighting his friends' lives,
which also appear stretched beyond believable limits. Hook-ups,
break-ups, on again and off again, it's a constant whirl from which
there is no relief. The illogical lyrics, song choreography, terrible
music tracks by AR Rahman just add to the accumulating misery. Scenic
London looks fresh out of a travel brochure, but the Brits seem to have
disappeared from the frames! johnsont307@gmail.com
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan reveals he dreams of dating as many girls as possible while shooting here for Don 2. Priyanka Chopra says she would love to walk around the streets of Berlin she finds so full of amazing energy. Film director and actor Farhan Akhtar said he is crazy about the architecture of the city. They made these points at a press conference where Shah Rukh repeated 'achtung' (careful) and 'danke' (thanks) and said that Berlin was chosen as location for Don 2 because the film demanded a more realistic backdrop, unlike some of his other films shot in more fairy tale like environments of countries like Switzerland. The making of Don 2 opens a new chapter in the ongoing love affair between Bollywood and Berlin. Don 2 is being made with financial support from the Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg. The Indo-German production is being shot in the German capital and hundreds of Bollywood fans from around Europe have descended on the city. The entire crew and cast of Don 2 are in the German capital to film for about 50 days at a cost of more than six million euros. The stars began shooting two weeks ago at several famous landmarks in the city like the great Cathedral, and the car chase took the crew through the streets around Checkpoint Charley. Shah Rukh's character in Don 2 is of a bad man who is very lovable. German actor Florian Lukas is relieved that he does not have to dance in the film but is very proud to be acting in an Indian film and excited about his role in Don 2. More and more Indian films have been screened at European film festivals in recent times, particularly at the Berlinale, the most popular of all the film festivals held around the world. Dorothee Wenner, Berlinale's curator for Asian and African cinema, is delighted that Berlin promises not just to be a locale in Don 2 but is treated as a character. Wenner is responsible for first inviting Shah Rukh Khan to the Berlinale in 2007 when Om Shanti Om was screened here. My Name is Khan was showcased at the Berlinale 2010. More Shah Rukh Khan fans are expected in the city Nov 2 when the actor celebrates his birthday in the German capital. — IANS
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If the audiences missed objects popping out of the screen in James Cameron's Oscar-winning 3D flick Avatar, they should watch Alexandre Aja's horror movie Piranha 3D. The French director says it throws killer fish right 'in your face'! "The 3D technology widened the tapestry of horror, allowing me not only to amplify the carnage I wanted to bring to the screen but to place my audience face-to-face with the film's eponymous threat," Aja told. "You need to be sucked into that world and be under water with all of the fish coming at you. It is like small fish in your face and you can almost touch them. It is a ride. 'Can you imagine watching a real horror movie in 3D?' was the question I posed to my writing and producing partner Greg Lavasseur while in script development on Piranha 3D. "At that time, James Cameron's Avatar was still a highly secretive project but the looming spectacle played on my and Lavasseur's curiosity." "Making Piranha was exactly like drawing the blueprint of a theme park attraction or of a roller coaster. It was made to be the opposite of Avatar in terms of 3D - everything is coming out of the screen, everything is flying at you because the story was made for that. We are making this over-the-top experience and the 3D is there to make it unforgettable," he added. A second remake of the 1978 film after Cameron's directorial debut Piranha II: The Spawning in 1981, the series is remembered for unexpectedly putting a spin to Steven Spielberg's Jaws formula with a tongue-in-cheek twist. Already released in the US Aug 20, Piranha 3D will hit Indian theatres Oct 29 in English and Hindi. Produced by Dimension Films, it is being distributed here by Multivision Multimedia India Pvt Ltd in association with Eagle Video and MGH Enterprises. Aja is also hoping for a good response here. "Our box office collections are pretty decent and it encouraged us to announce a sequel. Hope the same from every market," he said. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Steven R. McQueen, Elisabeth Shue, Kelly Brook, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, and Eli Roth among others. Apparently, the movie also carries skin show in excess. Aja said: " Piranha is a desire to get back to the feeling of the 1980s. That kind of guilty pleasure movie that was so instantly cool. A movie which could be as scary as it is fun - where there is a lot of nudity and gore - just an amazing, entertaining ride. A member of the Splat Pack - a collection of filmmakers who have since 2002 directed a large number of horror films -, Aja, 32, rose to international stardom with his 2003 horror outing High Tension. He has since directed successful horror movies like The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors and P2. Asked if it has become a fascination, he said: "It's not genre-specific. I see potential in these scripts more than the others and that is the only reason to opt for it." And, yes, he knows about Bollywood. "Everyone knows about Bollywood, but I have not seen any of its films yet. There is a lot of buzz about Indian talent internationally these days," he said. Aja's future projects include The Contractor, The Gospel According to Jimmy and Cobra: The Space Pirate, a live-action adaptation of the Japanese soap opera manga series Space Adventure Cobra. — IANS
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Reality star Kim Kardashian is reportedly dating rapper Kanye West after the pair were seen enjoying a romantic night together. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, who split from NFL player Miles Austin last month, was spotted with West in a Chicago restaurant earlier this week and onlookers claim the pair were all over each other. "Kanye had his arm around her all evening! He was rubbing her knee all night - they definitely looked like a couple," said the source. However, it is unsure as to who exactly is the curvaceous beauty romancing as she has also been linked to singer John Mayer. She was spotted on a date with Mayer in New York recently where sources claim the pair were seeing if they had any chemistry. "They brought along other friends, but the idea was to see if they would hit it off," said a source. Friends claim the date was a success and the couple are planning more outings. Kardashian, who turned 30 on Thursday, says she is not worried about entering the new decade of her life. "UH OH The big 3-0!!!! Why does everyone call it The Dirty 30? Its The Flirty 30 to me! LOL (sic)," Kardashian wrote on her Twitter page. — PTI
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Hollywood actor Benjamin Bratt is reportedly taking legal action against the bosses behind his latest movie La Mission over allegations that they failed to pay him for his role in the film. The former Law & Order star appears in the movie written and directed by his brother Peter as a father who struggles to come to terms with his son's homosexuality. Bratt claims he signed a contract with the movie's distribution company, Screen Media Ventures, which would give him and production company 5 Stick Films two bonus payments if the picture did well at the box office. The movie earned more than $1 million following its release in May, but Bratt claims the first payment of $200,000 was late and the company has yet to hand over the second instalment of the same amount. He has now filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in a bid to recoup the cash. Joseph Kovacs, president of Screen Media said: "There's a disagreement on the guidelines on how to interpret when the film reached certain results." — IANS
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Pop stars Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John will collaborate on a new track due to appear in an upcoming Disney movie. The song, called Hello, Hello will be featured in the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet, which is being produced by John's partner David Furnish. The new song will accompany a scene in the movie where the two lead characters, lawn ornaments Gnomeo and Juliet, voiced by actors James McAvoy and Emily Blunt, first meet. The 63-year-old Candle In The Win hitmaker became close friends with Gaga after their live performance at the Grammy Awards in January. The 24-year-old pop sensation was the star performer at John's AIDS charity gala. — PTI
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Pop singer Enrique Iglesias has denied rumours that he has split with his longtime girlfriend, former tennis star Anna Kournikova. The Addicted hitmaker has been dating Kournikova since 2002 but despite their eight-year relationship, the couple has consistently denied having any plans to marry. Rumours surfaced recently that the romance was in trouble, with speculation focusing on the pair's long separation as Iglesias is busy promoting his latest album in Europe. But a spokesperson for the singer has said the couple's relationship is still going strong. "They are definitely together. Enrique has been out of the country on a promotional tour, so maybe that's where the speculation is coming from," said the representative. — PTI
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Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker has joined hands with up and coming actress Gabourey Sidibe to raise awareness about sex trafficking. The Hollywood A-listers lent their voices to public service announcements drawing attention to a new hotline for trafficking victims. "At least 100,000 American children are trafficked into prostitution in the United States each year," Parker said in a radio spot. "It's important that we fight this plague that affects the lives of so many of our children," added the 45-year-old mother-of-three. "These kids can be runaways or victims of abusive parents ...they're desperate, they're vulnerable and they're lost," Sidibe, who received an Oscar nomination for her role as a sexually abused teen in Precious said. "It makes me sick to think of those animals taking 12, 13, and 14-year-old girls and renting them out to a John," said Sidibe. — PTI
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A replica of India Gate
that looks mesmerising at night is the mainstay of the Diwali Mela at
the Sector 34 ground. Rides, snacks and stuff, this exhibition has a
range to offer.
Bright lampshades, fancy candle sets, brass diyas and
colourful lights — there is ample at this place. And the range of
stalls has readymade clothes, woollens, jute chappals, bags,
induction cooking range, microwave utensils, geysers, water purifiers
and chimes. There are few handloom stalls too where in one can pick up
cotton silk, chanderi and Muga silk suits as well as duppattas.
Terracotta figurines and ceramic crockery in vibrant colours can make
for great gift options. Wooden furniture, beanbags, carpets and
decorations, this place offers a lot of
home stuff. Golden Bell has CDs on stories, rhymes and encyclopaedia
for kids. Also, available are interesting books and masks for kids and
one can pick up world classics in literature, though used, at just Rs
50. Decorated brightly at night this place is pulling crowds for a
quick bite, high rides and some shopping. — TNS On till Diwali
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A freshers' party Razzmatazz was held at the Continental Group of Colleges to welcome the new batch of students. Marked with colors, songs and dances over 2000 students, staff and faculty members welcomed budding youngsters at glittering party. Col BS Sandhu, president, CIIS Educational society presided over function as chief guest while Devinder Sandhu, general secretary was guest of honor. The cultural extravaganza included traditional folk dances, giddha, skits and western dances. Star attraction was brain Bhangra performed jointly by male and female students who also walked down the ramp in beautiful attires of western and traditional patterns. Harinder Kaur was crowned as Ms. Continental and Bandeep Singh was unanimously selected as Mr. Continental. — TNS
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TAROT TALK
ARIES: The Temperance inspires you to climb new heights and actualise creative ideas. A small sum spent now will allow you to make big profits later. Recent professional setbacks can easily be turned into triumph. Don't yield to temptation; be responsible. You will not get away with wrongdoings, so, don't even try. Tip of the week: Don't forsake a new learning opportunity. Lucky colour: Peach. TAURUS: The Card Devil reveals that you will be running late on everything you do this week; as a result you don't have any time to spare. It's time to clear the air and rid your self of all the burdens you've been carrying. Move into the New Year with everything behind you- fresh and without baggage. Tip: Plan your life to avoid delays that comes your way. Lucky colour: Peacock Blue. GEMINI: Nine of Pentacles reveal family pressure and responsibilities. Be careful, as you are sufficiently distracted to run into trouble if you don't pay attention on Tuesday. Your mind should be on money and making more of it in the New-Year. Attend any event that will place you with people you find stimulating. Overstrain can effect health. Tip: Work could pose certain minor difficulties but don't worry. Lucky colour: Scarlet. CANCER: The Princes of Cups infuses you a youthful disposition so you will be flirtatious but be careful not to ignore or hurt the one who counts most in your life. Social affairs will be exciting. During midweek it is important not to judge people according to their past actions or performance, things are quite likely to have changed. Tip: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky Colour: White LEO: Through Knight of Swords gives you a new vision but overindulgence will lead to trouble. Be attentive toward the ones you love. Start off with a clean slate. Listen to your inner voice on Tuesday. Your ability to be mysterious and enticing will make you difficult to resist. Plan something special for the one you love. Tip: Must learn to accept responsibility for self and others. Lucky Colour: Chocolate brown. VIRGO: The Princes of Wands spins gracious influence in your personal relationship. You are relaxed at work and content at home. You can have all the fun you want, but make sure you have side. Someone interesting will spark an idea for a new project. Go slow on drinks and take care of your health on Saturday. Tip: Set the ball rolling. Lucky Colour: Black. LIBRA: The Queen of Cups brings love and romance back in personal relationship and friendship flower. Be careful and don't do anything that might get you into trouble. Going away for the weekend or visiting friends will work out great. An Aries can offer you some sound advice. Tip: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky Colour: Fiery red. SCORPIO: Your card The Sword represents light and clarity. You have the courage to express your true feelings and emotions in a romantic involvement. A chance to do things a little differently will lead to many more changes. Try to be true to your feelings. Tip: Don't be dismissive of advice. Lucky colour: Royal Blue. SAGITTARIUS: Nine Cups full of light greet you on New Year. A loving relationship flowers. Get ready for great new possibilities. There could be several disruptions and this could leave you feeling irritated and on edge. A land deal may come your way on Tuesday. Tip: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions. Lucky Colour: Citric green. CAPRICORN: The King of Pentacles blesses you with an inner flowering that allows many possibilities. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty. Do your thing with friends even if someone wants to ruin your plans. Stay calm and refuse to let anyone get the better of you. Tip: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky Colour: Sky Blue. AQUARIUS: Five of Cups takes you through difficult speculative situation. Emotional relationships are temporary. You won't be able to count on any one, so if you are going to go out, prepare to walk or stay home and have friends visit you. Listen to what others have to say. Stay away from legal matters. Tip: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky Colour: Silver Grey. PISCES: You draw The World so this is a good time for relaxing and rejuvenate yourself and do the things you most enjoy. You are on a winning streak. Play the odds, but don't bet what you can't afford to lose. Having fun is what it's all about. Be ready to make a change. Family will be a much better company. Tip: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Lucky Colour: Emerald Green.
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Ebony in Sector 9 houses formal wear for men as well. Says Rohan, deputy manager, Ebony, "Festive season is not only about wearing kurta pyjama, formal shirts and smart coats too make for festive wear. From three piece suits to silk and pure cotton shirts, one can pick varied stuff at our store." 
Gone are the days of tailored silk kurtas with embroidered necklines. Says Ritu Kochar, director corporate, INIFD-8, "Men are more conscious of their clothes than ever before, so one should make a careful choice when shopping for them." Listing what men should wear she adds, "Jodhpuri pants or what we call breeches are in this festive season. They can be teamed with nice pointed shoes for a chic look. Apart from that, scarves are back in fashion and for a festive party one can tie a scarf in check, stripes or plain fabric. Tweed jackets with dark colour denims too look cool. But
the best trend for the season is velvet jacket in dark hues, like black, maroon or navy blue. Team it up with denims for a killer look." 
